Laser welding thermal analysis of 20mm-thick EH40 steel with gap through an equivalent thermal conductivity method by Guolong Zhang, Yu Huang, Xuanrui Liu, Hui Wang, Youmin Rong, Yifan Peng, Jiajun Xu

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Comparison of Artificial Intelligence-based learning with the traditional method in the diagnosis of COVID-19 chest radiographs among postgraduate radiology residents by Ayesha Isani Majeed

“…Statistical analysis using SPSS v25 included Independent sample t-tests and chi square test. Following initial assessments, teaching methods were exchanged between groups for comparison. …”
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A novel method for soil organic carbon prediction using integrated ‘ground-air-space’ multimodal remote sensing data by Yilin Bao, Xiangtian Meng, Huanjun Liu, Mengyuan Xu, Mingchang Wang

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An Integrated Method for Inverting Beach Surface Moisture by Fusing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Orthophoto Brightness with Terrestrial Laser Scanner Intensity by Jun Zhu, Kai Tan, Feijian Yin, Peng Song, Faming Huang

“…This method demonstrates robust predictive accuracy in complex beach environments, with an RMSE of 2.63% across 40 samples, efficiently producing high-resolution BSM maps that offer values in studying aeolian sand transport mechanisms.…”
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Effect of Synthesis Method and Nickel-Copper Loading on Ni-Cu-Al Catalysts for Production of Hydrogen Via Ethanol Steam Reforming by Abdullah Irankhah, Sepideh Ghafoori, Atieh Ranjbar

“…In the present work, the effect of synthesis method (simultaneous impregnation and coprecipitation) and copper to nickel active phases loading were investigated in Ni-Cu-Al catalysts. …”
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Radar target detector based on banded sample autocovariance matrices by Chang Qu, Xiaoying Wang, Jing Chen, Junping Yin, Jiang Hu, Zhigen Gao

“…Simulations and real data experiments validate that all three detectors significantly outperform traditional radar target detection methods in terms of both detection performance and computational efficiency. …”
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The Effect of Problem Based Learning Teaching Method on Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Physics Lesson at SMA Negeri 4 Singaraja by Ni Putu Ayu Lisniandila, I Wayan Santyasa, Iwan Suswandi

“…Abstract: The study aims to find the effect of problem based-learning method (PBL) on students’ critical thinking skills in a physics course at SMA Negeri 4 Singaraja. …”
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Plant Sample Preparation for Metabolomics, Lipidomics, Ionomics, Fluxomics, and Peptidomics by Walace Breno da Silva, Gabriel Felipe Hispagnol, Emanuel Victor dos Santos Nunes, Ian Castro-Gamboa, Alan Cesar Pilon

“…By discussing best practices and common challenges, this review aims to streamline methods and promote more consistent and reliable research outcomes.…”
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Development of an Online Scenario-Based Tool to Enable Research Participation and Public Engagement in Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening: Mixed Methods Study by Louise Moody, Samantha Clarke, Matt Compton, Rachael Hughson-Gill, Felicity Boardman, Corinna Clark, Pru Holder, James R Bonham, Jane Chudleigh

“…Stakeholders were recruited to take part in the development workshops via purposeful and snowball sampling methods to achieve a diversity of views across roles and organizations, with email invitations sent to representative individuals with lived, clinical, and academic experience related to CF and screening. …”
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The Use of 360-Degree Video to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Confidence in Mental Health Nursing Students: A Mixed Methods Preliminary Study by Caroline Laker, Pamela Knight-Davidson, Andrew McVicar

“…Higher Education Institutions are uniquely placed to introduce coping skills that help reduce anxiety and increase confidence for pre-registration nurses entering placements for the first time. <b>Methods:</b> A convenience sample of first year mental health student nurses (whole cohort), recruited before their first clinical placement, were invited to participate. …”
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Assessing the impact of the iPeer2Peer program for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial by Fareha Nishat, Lauren Kelenc, Roberta Berard, Ciaran Duffy, Brian Feldman, Paula Forgeron, Adam M. Huber, Nadia Luca, Heinrike Schmeling, Lynn Spiegel, Lori Tucker, Karen Watanabe-Duffy, Tieghan Killackey, Chitra Lalloo, Brittany Wiles, Anya Nair, Sofia Olaizola, Brenna McDermott, Farideh Tavangar, Sara Ahola Kohut, Jennifer N. Stinson

“…Abstract Background Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a chronic pediatric illness, whereby youth experience physical, emotional and psychosocial challenges that result in reduced health related quality of life (HRQL). …”
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Development of a medication experience scale for patients with chronic disease in primary care facilities by Jiaxian Shao, Haihong Cao, Zhihong Sun, Xiaona Li, Min Gao, Ziyuan Li, Yongli Shi, Ping Dong, Wenqiang Yin, Zhongming Chen

“…The Delphi Method was employed to consult experts and refine the scale. …”
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Technological self-efficacy, motivation, and contextual factors in advanced EFL e-learning: a mixed-methods study of strategy use and satisfaction by Mohamed Mekheimer

“…Abstract This mixed-methods study, informed by Social Cognitive Theory, investigates the interplay of technological self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and contextual factors in shaping e-learning strategy use and overall satisfaction among advanced EFL university students. …”
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Music Therapy with Preterm Infants During Kangaroo Care: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study on Physiological and Electroencephalographic Parameters and Parental Perspectives by Anna Carina Kriechbaum, Bernhard Csillag, Claudia Wenzel, Friederike Barbara Haslbeck

“…We aimed to explore the possible influence of music therapy on physiological parameters in premature infants during skin-to-skin care and to assess the parents’ perspectives on music therapy and participation in the research project. <b>Methods:</b> The feasibility project was conducted in an Austrian neonatal intensive care unit with a mixed-methods design. …”
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Development and evaluation of a reproductive health promotion program for women of reproductive age with kidney transplant: protocol for a mixed methods study by Zohreh Haghighatdana, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Mohammad Saad Forghani, Shahnaz Kohan

“…Methods This study uses a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach with three phases: a qualitative study, a literature review, and the design and evaluation of a program. …”
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The impact of the question network strategy in accordance with mental capacity in the strength of cognitive control in the subject of teaching methods of sports education for under... by جنان غازي صكر أ.م.د.نجلاء عباس الزهيري

“… The study aimed at identifying the mental capacity of the research sample and classifying them for the purposes of the study, preparing the scale of cognitive control of the subject of teaching methods of sports education, preparing educational units by establishing the question network for the subject of the teaching methods of sports education, and adopting the experimental method by experimental design workers (2×2) for the two groups The limits of the research community are represented by third-stage students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science in the morning study of the College of Knowledge, the Community University, which continues in the regular working hours of the year (2019-2020) adult Their number (150) students and the requirements of study in the preparation of measuring instruments, selected three groups (sample construction and statistical analysis) (80 students), survey (10) students, and (60) students for the main sample classified by the mental capacity scale to the two pilots studied from them With the strategy of the network of questions, and the two officers in the manner followed, the researchers prepared the measure of the power of cognitive control with systematic sequential steps and many statistical treatments to be suitable for her eye, and then prepared an educational curriculum for the theoretical subject by which students study in the classroom and an application plan for this method taught students in The sports hall at the rate of two units per week and each one unit to receive students teaching strategically network questions (6) theoretical units, and after the completion of the preparation and construction of measuring tools and the study experience the researcher verified the results using the statistical bag system (SPSS-V26) to be Conclusions and applications that the scale of cognitive control is a valid tool for measuring students of the third stage of the Department of Physical Education to achieve scientific requirements according to the parameters of measurement and evaluation, and apply a strategy The network of questions in teaching the teaching methods of teaching physical education teaching helps students who study in it to improve the level of cognitive control power, and their superiority by improving this subject on students studying this subject with the methods used in the lesson, and that the strategy of the question network is more appropriate with students with a high level of mental capacity in improving the level of cognitive control, and takes into account students with a low level of mental capacity in this improvement, and it is necessary to take into account the differences of individual students at the level of capacity when improving cognitive control in teaching The subject of teaching methods of teaching physical education. …”
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Into the wild: a mixed-methods pilot study of the mental health benefits of a nature summer camp for urban children with psychological needs by Snimer Nagi, Samantha Kempe, Sophie Barriault, Lara Masri, Sara Dyyat, Caitlin Muhl, Susan Bennett, Nicole Racine

“…Future research with larger sample sizes is needed.…”
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Patient-facing chatbots: Enhancing healthcare accessibility while navigating digital literacy challenges and isolation risks—a mixed-methods study by Annie A Moore, Jessica R Ellis, Natalia Dellavalle, Marlee Akerson, Matt Andazola, Eric G Campbell, Matthew DeCamp

“…This study investigates patient attitudes toward healthcare's newest digital assistant, the chatbot, and perceptions regarding healthcare access. Methods We conducted a mixed methods study among patient users of a large healthcare system's chatbot integrated within an electronic health record. …”
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Assessing the Time for Living and Caring (TLC) Study: Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study of a Web-Based Caregiver Intervention to Improve Respite by Amber D Thompson, Alexandra L Terrill, Michael Caserta, Bob Wong, Eli Iacob, Catharine Sparks, Louisa Stark, Rebecca L Utz

“…ObjectiveWe describe the methodology and data used to assess the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the Time for Living and Caring (TLC) intervention, a technology-delivered intervention (app) for dementia caregivers to improve respite time use. MethodsThe feasibility analysis is theoretically guided by a multidimensional definition of feasibility and uses a mixed-methods research design. …”
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Immersive Virtual Reality and AI (Generative Pretrained Transformer) to Enhance Student Preparedness for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations: Mixed Methods Study by Shaniff Esmail, Brendan Concannon

“…MethodsAn experimental, nonrandomized controlled trial compared state anxiety, trait test anxiety, and OSCE grades in 2 groups of first-year occupational therapy students analyzed using independent t tests (2-tailed). …”
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