Notch stress intensity factors under mixed mode loadings: an overview of recent advanced methods for rapid calculation by M. Peron, S.M.J. Razavi, F. Berto, J. Torgersen

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Synergizing natural visual features and 3D building models for robust indoor localization in mixed reality environments by Zhenyu Liu, Christoph Blut, Jörg Blankenbach

“…The rapidly developing Mixed Reality (MR) technology provides a powerful visualization and interaction approach for outdoor and indoor environments. …”
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Hall and Ion Slip Effects on Mixed Convection Flow of Eyring-Powell Nanofluid over a Stretching Surface by Wubshet Ibrahim, Temesgen Anbessa

“…The purpose of this research is to inspect the mixed convection flow of Eyring-Powell nanofluid over a linearly stretching sheet through a porous medium with Cattaneo–Christov heat and mass flux model in the presence of Hall and ion slip, permeability, and Joule heating effects. …”
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Teaching Practice on Sámi Topics in Schools: A Mixed Methods Study from the South Saepmie Region of Norway by Anna Marie Holand, Kåre Haugan

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Correlation of Facial Skin Colour and Melanin Pigmentation in the Gingiva of Children in Primary, Mixed and Permanent Dentition: An Observational Study by Pooja Vishwanath Bane, Anshula N Deshpande, Bhavna H Dave, Seema S Bargale, K S Poonacha, Pratik B Kariya

“…Photographs were reproduced on a computer for assessment at a standardised point for skin and intraorally for interdental, marginal and attached gingivae. …”
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Inherent safety assessment and consequence analysis of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Mixed Fluid Cascade (MFC) processes by Masoumeh Narimani, Soroush Baradaran, Mohammad Amin Sobati

“…This study aims to evaluate the process safety aspects of four types of mixed fluid cascade (MFC) routes commonly used in the LNG liquefaction process. …”
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Using a hybrid multi-criteria analysis method to classify hot mix asphalt regarding permanent deformation by Victória Nunes-Ramos, Jéssica da Silva Vieira, Alejandro Ruiz-Padillo, Luciano Pivoto Specht

“…In this sense, multi-criteria decision-making support methodologies can help optimize the mix composition process by simultaneously combining simplified indicators. …”
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Trait-Based Modeling of Surface Cooling Dynamics in Olive Fruit Using Thermal Imaging and Mixed-Effects Analysis by Eddy Plasquy, José M. Garcia, Maria C. Florido, Anneleen Verhasselt

“…Residual variation at the group level pointed to additional unmeasured structural influences. …”
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A mixed methods and triangulation model for increasing the accuracy of adherence and sexual behaviour data: the Microbicides Development Programme. by Robert Pool, Catherine M Montgomery, Neetha S Morar, Oliver Mweemba, Agnes Ssali, Mitzy Gafos, Shelley Lees, Jonathan Stadler, Angela Crook, Andrew Nunn, Richard Hayes, Sheena McCormack

“…The process revealed some of the underlying assumptions and routinised practices in "clinical trial culture" that are potentially detrimental to the collection of accurate data, as well as some of the shortcomings of large qualitative studies, and pointed to some potential solutions.<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>The integration of qualitative social science and the use of mixed methods and triangulation in clinical trials are feasible, and can reveal (and resolve) inaccuracies in data on adherence and sensitive behaviours, as well as illuminating aspects of "trial culture" that may also affect data accuracy.…”
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Understanding patient needs and preferences for joint protection in hand osteoarthritis through mixed methods patient co-design by Dimitra V. Pouliopoulou, Joy C. MacDermid, Nicole Billias, Victoria D’Alessandro, Emily Lalone, Ruby Grewal, Pavlos Bobos

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Coverage and effectiveness of conditional cash transfer for people with drug resistant tuberculosis in Zimbabwe: A mixed methods study. by Collins Timire, Charles Sandy, Rashida A Ferrand, Regina Mubau, Peter Shiri, Obert Mbiriyawanda, Fredrick Mbiba, Rein M G J Houben, Debora Pedrazzoli, Virginia Bond, Nicola Foster, Katharina Kranzer

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Approximate Solution of Mixed Problem for Telegrapher Equation with Homogeneous Boundary Conditions of First Kind Using Special Functions by P. G. Lasy, I. N. Meleshko

“…In the paper, we study a mixed problem for the telegrapher’s equation which is well-known in applications. …”
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Patient Safety Incidents Involving Sick Children in Primary Care in England and Wales: A Mixed Methods Analysis. by Philippa Rees, Adrian Edwards, Colin Powell, Peter Hibbert, Huw Williams, Meredith Makeham, Ben Carter, Donna Luff, Gareth Parry, Anthony Avery, Aziz Sheikh, Liam Donaldson, Andrew Carson-Stevens

“…As primary care is the first point of healthcare contact for most children, we sought to investigate the safety of care provided to children in this setting.…”
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Impact of COVID-19 on emergency department attendance in an Australia hospital: a parallel convergent mixed methods study by D Campbell, Mark Tacey, Adam Ivan Semciw, Brian Oldenburg, Rebecca Leigh Jessup, Y Cao, M Kirk, C Bramston, A Beauchamp, A Gust, N Cvetanovska, C Haywood, P Conilione, Beverley Copnell, H Mehdi, Dialla Alnasralah, Emilliano Zucchi, A Trezona, T Haregu, K Stockman

“…There was a high fear about the health system becoming overloaded (mean 4.2 (±2) on 6-point scale). Four key themes emerged influencing health-seeking behaviour: fear and/or avoidance of hospital care; use of telehealth for remote assessment; no fear or avoidance of hospital care; not leaving the house for any reason.Conclusions This study demonstrated reduced ED use by a vulnerable population of previously frequent attenders. …”
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The Clinical Learning Environment Experience of the Student Nurse of the Generation Z: a Convergent Parallel Mixed Method Study by Marzia Lommi, Giuliana Covelli, Dhurata Ivziku, Giorgia Barretta, Gianluca Pozzuoli, Barbara Porcelli, Luca Guarente, Simona Ricci

“…Design. Convergent parallel mixed-method study Participants. Students attending the first, second and third years of the bachelor degree in nursing. …”
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Clinical Utility of Integrated Multidisciplinary Patient-Centered Information in Breast Cancer Care: A Mixed Methods Study by Sugiyama A, Utsunomiya K, Fujimoto K, Bando H

“…Questionnaires, which consisted of questions about efficiency and patient-centeredness employing a 5-point Likert scale, were analyzed statistically using Wilcoxon rank test and summary statistics. …”
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Patient Experiences With a Mobile Self-Care Solution for Low-Complex Orthopedic Injuries: Mixed Methods Study by Jelle Spierings, Gijs Willinge, Marike Kokke, Sjoerd Repping, Wendela de Lange, Thijs Geerdink, Ruben van Veen, Detlef van der Velde, J Carel Goslings, Bas Twigt

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with DD to ensure durable adoption and to improve the treatment protocol. MethodsA mixed method study was conducted parallel to the implementation of DD in 3 hospitals. …”
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Forage sources in total mixed rations on rumen fermentation, gut fill, and development of the gastrointestinal tract of dairy calves by A. F. Toledo, A. P. Silva, F. V. L. Barbosa, R. D. F. Barboza, I. C. R. Oliveira, E. D. Marino, D. M. Polizel, Carla M. M. Bittar

“…Abstract The inclusion of forage sources in calf diets is often discussed, and the main point debated is whether the inclusion level, particle size, source, and how forage is offered may impact gut fill and reduce body weight gain, as well as impact gastrointestinal tract development. …”
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Testing approaches to sharing trial results with participants: The Show RESPECT cluster randomised, factorial, mixed methods trial. by Annabelle South, Nalinie Joharatnam-Hogan, Cara Purvis, Elizabeth C James, Carlos Diaz-Montana, William J Cragg, Conor Tweed, Archie Macnair, Matthew R Sydes, Claire Snowdon, Katie Gillies, Talia Isaacs, Barbara E Bierer, Andrew J Copas

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Flying Without Instruments? The Deliberative Turn of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council by Hugo Bonin, Simon Baeckelandt, Zélie WÜTHRICH

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