Multi-scale encoding of amino acid sequences for predicting protein interactions using gradient boosting decision tree. by Chang Zhou, Hua Yu, Yijie Ding, Fei Guo, Xiu-Jun Gong

“…A protein sequence is encoded at multi-scale by seven properties, including their qualitative and quantitative descriptions, of amino acids. Five kinds of protein descriptors, frequency, composition, transformation, distribution and auto covariance, are extracted from these encodings for representing each protein sequence. …”
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Challenges and Obstacles in the Development of Winter Sports Tourism in the Ski Slopes of Tehran by Siavash Imeni, Leyla Asadpour Shirazi

“…Abstract This study was conducted to examine the challenges and obstacles in the development of winter sports tourism at the ski slopes of Tehran. …”
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Panorama epidemiológico e clínico de pacientes com feridas crônicas tratados em ambulatório [Epidemiologic and clinical overview of patients with chronic wounds treated at ambulato... by Beatriz Guitton Renaud Baptista de Oliveira, Joyce Beatriz de Abreu Castro, José Mauro Granjeiro

“…ABSTRACT: This research set out to conduct an epidemiologic study of patients with chronic wounds. It aimed at providing both a clinical description and a description of the products used in the treatment. …”
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Investigating the Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship between Job Demand and Role Ambiguity with Employee Well-Being by Mahnaz Rahimi, Mohammad Hassani, Hasen Ghalavand

“…</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>3.Methodology</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">In this article, we intended to model the factors affecting employees' well-being with the mediation of self-efficacy using a quantitative approach and structural equation modeling. …”
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Fractal analysis of pore structure of IG-110 nuclear graphite using X-ray micro-CT by Xu Qiao, Guma Yeli, Shasha Lv, Zhengcao Li, Zhou Zhou

“…The results underscore the potential of fractality as a comprehensive measure of porosity and structure inhomogeneity, offering additional parameters for a more quantitative description of the nuclear graphite microstructure.…”
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Antimicrobial stewardship programs in a network of Canadian acute care hospitals: a cross-sectional survey by Erin McGill, Andrew Neitzel, Jessica J Bartoszko, Maureen Buchanan-Chell, Jennifer Grant, Jenine Leal, Stephanie Smith, Reena Titoria, Olivia Varsaneux, Charles Frenette

“…Eighty-four percent (89/106) reported having a formal ASP in place at the time of the study. Ninety percent (80/89) of acute care hospitals with an ASP performed prospective audit and feedback for antibiotic agents and 85% (76/89) had formal surveillance of quantitative antimicrobial use. …”
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Deep brain stimulation for obsessive compulsive disorder: A review of results by anatomical target by Candace Borders, Frank Hsu, Alexander J. Sweidan, Emily S. Matei, Robert G. Bota

“…Various sites are proposed for placement with the ventral capsule/ventral striatum (VC/VS) among the most studied. Herein, we aim to summarize both quantitative Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (YBOCS) data and qualitative descriptions of the participants’ symptoms when given. …”
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Using Twine for Gamified Interactive Learning in Veterinary Anaesthesia by José I. Redondo, M. Reyes Marti-Scharfhausen, Agustín Martínez-Albiñana, Ariel Cañón-Pérez, Álvaro J. Gutiérrez-Bautista, Jaime Viscasillas, E. Zoe Hernández-Magaña

“…Following a workshop for second- to fourth-year students of the Degree in Veterinary Sciences, an anonymous survey assessed the module’s effectiveness. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively, while qualitative feedback was processed through a hybrid AI–human thematic analysis. …”
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The what and where of adding channel noise to the Hodgkin-Huxley equations. by Joshua H Goldwyn, Eric Shea-Brown

“…Conductance-based equations for electrically active cells form one of the most widely studied mathematical frameworks in computational biology. …”
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Optimal Selection Criterion for Runoff Component Models Based on Benefit-Risk Balance by DING Xiao-ling, HU Wei-zhong, TANG Hai-hua, LUO Bin, FENG Kuai-le

“…[Methods] Based on the diagnosis and quantitative description of evolution characteristics such as mutations, trends, and periodicities using time-series variability detection methods—the Mann-Kendall test, sliding T-test, Pettitt test, Standard Normal Homogeneity test, Buishand test, and periodogram—different forms of linear superposition models were developed by combinations and extraction sequences of the identified components, such as mutation, trend, and periodicity. …”
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Prevalência de infecção de trato urinário no primeiro mês pós-transplante renal em um hospital universitário [Prevalence of urinary tract infection in the first month after kidney... by Natasha Cristina Cunha, Felipe Kaezer dos Santos, Frances Valéria Costa e Silva, Joyce Martins Arimatea Branco Tavares, Ricardo de Mattos Russo Rafael, Ingrid Fernanda Oliveira Vieira

“…Data on 73 patients were collected from March to July 2016 into a database, and analyzed descriptively using STATA software. The study was approved by the research ethics committee (Opinion 1.517.614). …”
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Ego-Documents of Siberians on the History of the Great Patriotic War: Document Flow Analysis by L. A. Mandrinina, N. A. Soloviev

“…For studying the Great Patriotic War history, the testimonies of direct participants and eyewitnesses of the events of the war years are of great importance. …”
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Accounting planning of expenses and revenues in the function of business decision-making by Janaćković Tanja, Pejčić Marina

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Peripheral extremity surgery performed during the Syrian conflict - A scoping review. by Anas Khan, Usman Ammar, Aula Abbara, Mahmoud Hariri, Ammar Darwish, Jude Alawa

“…A systematic review based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines was performed using six academic and one grey literature database. Studies that included clinical-epidemiological descriptions of procedures in orthopaedic, vascular and plastic surgery were included for quantitative and narrative analysis. …”
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DESAIN DIDAKTIS TAHAPAN KEMAMPUAN DAN DISPOSISI BERPIKIR REFLEKTIF MATEMATIS BERDASARKAN GAYA BELAJAR by Hepsi Nindiasari, Novaliyosi Novaliyosi, Aan Subhan

“…The data werre collected using questionnaires, documents, and field notes.The data were in the form of qualitative and quantitative descriptions. The results show that the developed didactic design has facilitated the student's learning style visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. …”
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Implementing modified constraint-induced movement therapy after stroke in an early-supported discharge rehabilitation service: a process evaluation using RE-AIM QuEST by Ashan Weerakkody, Erin Godecke, Barby Singer

“…Data collection included patient file audits (conducted twice over six-month periods) (N = 540), clinician training attendance records, interviews with stroke survivors and carers (N = 25), and focus groups with clinicians and managers (N = 24). Quantitative data were analysed descriptively. Qualitative data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis and mapped to the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation- Behaviour model for interviews and TDF for focus groups. …”
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Using the Community Perception Tracker (CPT) to inform COVID-19 response in Lebanon and Zimbabwe: a qualitative methods evaluation by Fiona Majorin, Anika Jain, Christine Haddad, Eddington Zinyandu, Ghassan Gharzeddine, Mutsawashe Chitando, Aline Maalouf, Ntandoyenkosi Sithole, Rita Doumit, Raissa Azzalini, Thomas Heath, Janet Seeley, Sian White

“…Qualitative data were thematically analysed and quantitative data descriptively summarized. Results Initially CPT implementing staff struggled to differentiate how the CPT differed from other monitoring tools that they were familiar with and felt that the training did not convey the full process and its value. …”
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Non-pharmacological fatigue interventions for patients with a primary brain tumour: a scoping review protocol by Emma Dures, Neil Barua, Fiona Cramp, Rachael Simms-Moore

“…A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flow diagram will be utilised to summarise the screening process and results.Quantitative data will be analysed descriptively, while content analysis will be used for qualitative data.Findings will map the existing and emerging evidence on non-pharmacological interventions for CRF in patients with PBTs. …”
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Experiences, perceptions and barriers to use of reusable menstrual products among university students globally: a systematic review by Emma Johnson, Lydia Seed, Ashna Biju, Charlotte Tulinius

“…All data were summarised descriptively.Results 10 studies (4721 participants) across multiple countries were included. …”
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Effects and safety of the traditional Chinese exercise baduanjin on depression and anxiety in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Yan Huang, Xiao Xu, Bishal Kumar Chaurasiya, Prudence Bizimana, Mei-Juan Qian, Epipode Ntawuyamara

“…Throughout the entire study, the selection process, data extraction and quantitative analysis were carried out in strict adherence to all relevant guidelines. …”
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