Effects of Different Fixation Methods on Volatile Organic Compounds in Fresh Leaves of ‘Qiancha No.1’ Tea by YANG Xianfeng, Zhang Tuo, Pang Dewen, Xi Yanan Zeng Tingting WANG Jing, ZHANG Xiaoqin

“…Microwave fixed samples contained more alkenes. Hot air fixation was the least effective, retaining only 37 volatile organic compounds at the lowest concentration of 29.42 mg/L. …”
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Immunobiological Methods for Monitoring Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Children and Adolescents and Analysis of Tuberculosis Infection Reactivation by M. A. Vladimirskiy, M. B. Lapenkova, A. A. Elov, V. A. Aksenova, M. A. Plekhanova, S. V. Smerdin, P. N. Rutkevich

“…Detection of subclinical signs of tuberculosis infection activity in LTBI Group included testing the concentration of antigen-specific induction of IFN-γ at the level more than 14 pg/ml, IL-6 more than 8 pg/ml and positive values of threshold cycles (Ct) of mRNA samples based on the results of real-time PCR of genes: PDCD1, PDL2, BATF2 and GBP5.Results. …”
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Evaluating Exposure to Road Traffic Air and Noise Pollution: A Comprehensive Review of Assessment Methods by Mohammed Hashim Ameen, Mastura Azmi, Huda Jamal Jumaah

“…This paper aims to (i) summarize current modeling and assessment methods for road traffic-related air and noise pollution, (ii) emphasize the potential of existing tools and techniques for assessing combined air and noise exposure, and (iii) highlight associated challenges, research gaps, and priorities. …”
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Fluorescence-based methods for detecting caries lesions: systematic review, meta-analysis and sources of heterogeneity. by Thais Gimenez, Mariana Minatel Braga, Daniela Procida Raggio, Chris Deery, David N Ricketts, Fausto Medeiros Mendes

“…There was a trend of better performance of fluorescence methods in detecting more advanced caries lesions. …”
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Psychological distress and self-psychological adjustment methods of lung transplant recipients: an overview of systematic reviews by Shaobo Guo, Yingtian Jia, Ruiting Wang, Jing Sun, Hongxia Liu

“…Self-psychological adjustment plays a critical role by mobilizing the recipient’s internal resources, thereby improving their psychological well-being more effectively. This study aims to evaluate the relevant systematic reviews to provide evidence-based support for psychological distress and self-psychological adjustment methods in LTRs. …”
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Dating of Sediments by physics methods Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) in the region of Iguape – Cananéia, Brazil. by Bruna Cortez

“…In the present work, Icapara sediment dating was used Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) method, in this technique the energy absorption occurs when the frequency of the incident wave is in resonance with the energy difference made by the magnetic field between the parallel and antiparallel directions to this field with the irradiated sample that creates defects in its structure.  …”
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Effect of Storage Time on Some Quality Characteristics of Dried Kumquat Slices by Different Drying Methods by Demet YILDIZ TURGUT, Ayhan TOPUZ

“…The moisture content and water activity values of dried kumquat slices increased during storage, and the lowest increase was determined in samples dried by hot air drying method without pretreatment. …”

Determinants of vaccine hesitancy in Switzerland: study protocol of a mixed-methods national research programme by Claudine Burton-Jeangros, Michael J. Deml, Kristen Jafflin, Sonja Merten, Benedikt Huber, Andrea Buhl, Eleonora Frau, Valérie Mettraux, Joanna Sonderegger, Paulina Kliem, Rachele Cattalani, Daniel Krüerke, Constanze Pfeiffer, Philip E. Tarr

“…We have established a network of more than 150 medical providers across Switzerland, including more than 40 CAM practitioners. …”
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Examining the perception of undergraduate pharmacy students towards their leadership competencies: a mixed-methods study by Aaliah Aly, Fatima Mraiche, Esraa Maklad, Raja Ali, Alla El-Awaisi, Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Banan Mukhalalati

“…This study explores students’ perceptions at the College of Pharmacy at Qatar University (CPH-QU), regarding their leadership knowledge, skills, attitudes, and available opportunities for leadership development. Methods An explanatory mixed-methods approach was employed. …”
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Tetracyclines in Food and Feedingstuffs: From Regulation to Analytical Methods, Bacterial Resistance, and Environmental and Health Implications by Fabio Granados-Chinchilla, César Rodríguez

“…This review focuses on four different aspects: (i) tetracyclines, usage, dosages, and regulatory issues that govern their food-related application, with particular attention to the prohibitions and restrictions that several countries have enforced in recent years by agencies from both the United States and the European Union, (ii) analytical methods for tetracyclines, determination, and residues thereof in feedstuffs and related matrices with an emphasis on the most relevant and novel techniques, including both screening and confirmatory methods, (iii) tetracycline resistance and tetracycline-resistant bacteria in feedstuff, and (iv) environmental and health risks accompanying the use of tetracyclines in animal nutrition. …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of paramedics working in general practice: a mixed-methods realist evaluation by Matthew Booker, Sarah Voss, Nicky Harris, William Hollingworth, Nouf Jeynes, Hazel Taylor, Kirsty Garfield, Helen Baxter, Jonathan Benger, Andy Gibson, Trudy Goodenough, Justin Jagosh, Kim Kirby, Cathy Liddiard, Alyesha Proctor, Sarah Purdy, Behnaz Schofield, Hannah Stott, Grace Scrimgeour, Nicola Walsh

“…We used ‘realist evaluation’ methods to look at different models of paramedics in general practice (we call this ‘paramedic working in general practice’). …”
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The Burden of Adult X-Linked Hypophosphatemia on Carers and Family Members: A Mixed-Methods Study by Elina Matter, Claire Lawrence, Oliver Gardiner, Victoria Hayes, Gillian Logan, Ben Johnson, Andrew Lloyd

“…This study aimed to explore spillover effects among carers and family members of adults with XLH. # Methods This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study included carers and family members of adults diagnosed with XLH in the United Kingdom. …”
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Methods of Piloting an Abstraction Tool to Describe Family Engagement in the Hospital Setting: Retrospective Chart Review by Jennifer Morgan, Jennifer Cahill, Christine Ritchie, Lingling Zhang, Priscilla Gazarian

“…Retrospective chart review (RCR) is an effective method for investigating clinical practice and how family engagement is documented, using both structured and unstructured data from patient records. …”
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Lactate Profiling and the Agreement Among Various Lactate Threshold Methods in Professional and Youth Soccer Players by Marcos Michaelides, Koulla Parpa

“…Additionally, the 4 mmol/L FBLA LT method appears to be more robust for youth soccer players.…”
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Landslide Susceptibility Analysis in Samanlı Mountains Massif by Frequency Ratio and Artificial Neural Networks Methods by Murat Uzun

“…In the study, according to the ROC accuracy test, ANN was found to be more successful than FO among the landslide susceptibility models within the scope of the Samanlı Mountains mass, which is the sample area. …”
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Comparison of blood RNA extraction methods used for gene expression profiling in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. by Nadhim Bayatti, Johnathan Cooper-Knock, Joanna J Bury, Matthew Wyles, Paul R Heath, Janine Kirby, Pamela J Shaw

“…Globin depletion for PAXGENE and TEMPUS uncovered the presence of over 60% more transcripts than when samples were not depleted. …”
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Studying an effect of thermal treatment methods on physico-chemical properties of beef depending on aging technology by G. V. Gurinovich, V. A. Khrenov, I. S. Patrakova, M. V. Patshina

“…Modern methods for aging and thermal treatment facilitate an improvement in beef sensory properties. …”
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Investigating primate densities and human-primate conflict in Tembaro Community Conserved Forest, Omo River Basin, Ethiopia by Meselech Anshebo, Aberham Megaze, Taye Dobamo

“…The population density of non-human primates was estimated using distance sampling method, and the intensity of conflict among human-primate was quantified by a questionnaire survey and focus group discussions. …”
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Identification of relevant analytical methods for adeno-associated virus stability assessment during formulation development by Carina Rodenstein, Eva Schmid, Natalia Markova, Andreas Seidl

“…Additionally, if testing involves multiple excipients, sample throughput must be sufficiently high, and the method should require low amounts of virus material. …”
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Piloting the informed health choices resources in Barcelona primary schools: A mixed methods study. by Laura Samsó Jofra, Pablo Alonso-Coello, Esther Cánovas Martínez, Carol de Britos Marsal, Ana Gallego Iborra, Ena Pery Niño de Guzman Quispe, Giordano Pérez-Gaxiola, Carolina Requeijo, Marta Roqué I Figuls, Sarah Rosenbaum, Karla Salas-Gama, Iratxe Urreta-Barallobre, Laura Martínez García

“…The aim of this study is to explore students' and teachers' experience when using the IHC resources in primary schools in Barcelona (Spain).<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a mixed methods study for piloting the IHC resources in a convenience sample of primary schools in Barcelona. …”
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