Bridging the Gap: A Mixed-Methods Study on Factors Influencing Breast Cancer Clinicians’ Decisions to Use Clinical Prediction Models by Mary Ann E. Binuya, Sabine C. Linn, Annelies H. Boekhout, Marjanka K. Schmidt, Ellen G. Engelhardt

“…We aimed to identify the factors influencing breast cancer clinicians’ decisions to adopt prediction models and assess their relative importance. Methods. We conducted a mixed-methods study, beginning with semi-structured interviews, followed by a nationwide online survey. …”
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Direct oral penicillin challenge in secondary care with low-risk patients: the SPACE mixed-methods study with cost-effectiveness analysis by Mamidipudi Thirumala Krishna, Yogini H Jani, Iestyn Williams, Ruben Mujica-Mota, Rebecca Bestwick, Michele Siciliano, Robert Michael West, Rashmeet Bhogal, Bee Yean Ng, Kornelija Kildonaviciute, Rachel Pollard, Nicola Jones, Louise Dunsmure, Mairead McErlean, Neil Powell, Chidanand C Hullur, Ariyur Balaji, Jonathan Sandoe, Amena Warner, Ron Daniels, Caroline Thomas, Siraj A Misbah, Louise Savic

“…We used Monte Carlo simulation methods to produce estimates of sampling uncertainty of costs in the form of 95% credible intervals (95% CrI). …”
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Investigation of the differences in volatile organic compounds of sesame oil under different processing methods using GC-IMS and electronic nose by Wen Ai, Wen Ai, Xinyi Yin, Xinyi Yin, Shijia Zhang, Shijia Zhang, Ziran Yu, Ziran Yu, Yuqing Liu, Yuqing Liu, Dan Huang

“…The sesame oil produced via the water substitution method was rich in more than 42 VOCs, including Cyclopentanone, 1-Pentanol and had a more unique and richer flavor; the sesame oil produced via the cold-pressing method contains 4 VOCs, for example, γ -terpinene with an original fruity flavor; and the sesame oil processed by the hot-pressing method was rich in 29 VOCs, including 2-methyl-1-propanol, and had a better fat aroma.DiscussionThis study helps to improve the quality and flavor of sesame oil from the perspective of volatile components, facilitating technological innovation and industrial upgrades.…”
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Newborn thermal care practices in two urban slums in southern Ghana: evidence from a concurrent mixed methods study by Edward Akolgo Adimazoya, John Kumuuori Ganle, Emmanuel Asampong, Franklin Glozah, Philip Baba Adongo

“…This paper examined newborn thermal care practices in two large urban slums in the southern part of Ghana. Methods The data used for this paper comes from a concurrent mixed methods cross sectional study that was conducted in two large urban slums (Ashaiman and Sodom and Gomorrah) in Accra. …”
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From Sun to Snack: Different Drying Methods and Their Impact on Crispiness and Consumer Acceptance of <i>Royal Gala</i> Apple Snacks by Lisete Fernandes, Pedro B. Tavares, Carla Gonçalves

“…Consumer testing highlighted greater acceptance and consensus for SDA and ODA samples in terms of texture and overall appeal, whereas CCA and CFA received more polarized opinions. …”
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Evaluation of two methods for counting residual leukocytes in leukoreduced packed red cells: Flow cytometry and fully automated cell counter by Mamta Shah, Nidhi Bhatnagar, Sangita Shah, Falguni Pandav, Hetali Shah, Anupa Dixit, Trupti Shetty, Pushkar Admane, Ankur Lath, Prakash Suvasia

“…The average rWBC count for all LR-PRC units as per flowcytometry method was 3.1 × 106/bag. There were 5 LR-PRC units with rWBC count more than 5 × 106/bag which did not fulfill the minimum quality control criteria of LR-PRCs as per the Indian standards (DGHS). …”
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Femoral fixation methods for hamstring graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A network meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. by Shixin Nie, Shuqing Zhou, Wei Huang

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>CP, CB and IS fixations have comparable clinical performance, while CP fixation is most likely to be the optimum fixation technique for hamstring graft in ACL reconstruction. Future larger-sample studies of high quality comparing these techniques in more clinical outcomes are required.…”
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Perceived shifts in routine vaccine confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kinshasa Province, DRC: A mixed-methods approach. by Alix Boisson-Walsh, Patrick Ngimbi, Camille E Morgan, Angela M Stover, Nana Mbonze, Sarah Ntambua, Jolie Matondo, Marcel Yotebieng, Melchior M Kashamuka, Linda James, Jonathan B Parr, Samuel Mampunza, Peyton Thompson

“…The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted routine immunizations worldwide, decreasing confidence in vaccination programs. We used mixed methods to examine changes in vaccine confidence from before to during the pandemic in HBV-negative adults in Kinshasa who were exposed to HBV in the household, and eligible for HBV vaccination. …”
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Metal contamination in sediments of River Kalu, Maharashtra, India: Insights from pollution indices, health risk evaluation, and multivariate methods by Sayli Salgaonkar, Akshay Botle, Rahul Tiwari, Gayatri Barabde

“…The metal pollution of sediments of Kalu River in Maharashtra, India, was analyzed using pollution indices and multivariate methods, with health risk evaluation to gauge the carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic effects of metals on human population. …”
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Association of tobacco purchasing behaviors with tobacco use by user groups during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods analysis. by Nikita G Kute, David L Ashley, Claire A Spears, Amy L Nyman, Katherine C Henderson, Vuong V Do, Jidong Huang, Lucy Popova

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To understand changes in purchasing behaviors and use of tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and cigarettes among different tobacco user groups during the COVID-19 pandemic using a mixed methods approach.<h4>Methods</h4>A quantitative online survey was conducted in October-November 2020 using a national probability sample of US adults (N = 1,460) comprising exclusive cigarette smokers (n = 1,080), dual users of both cigarettes and e-cigarettes (n = 143), and exclusive e-cigarette users (n = 237). …”
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Analysis of factors associated with the non-use of modern contraceptive methods among multiparous women in Kisangani City, Democratic Republic of the Congo by E. W. Kitoko, B. F. Mukandu, U. G. Wembodinga, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, M. Mawunu, M. R. Mbungu

“…The adoption of modern contraceptive methods (MCM) is critical for improving reproductive health and ensuring effective birth control. …”
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Low carbohydrate diets, glycaemic control, enablers, and barriers in the management of type 1 diabetes: a mixed methods systematic review by Janine Paul, Rati Jani, Sarah Thorning, Mila Obucina, Peter Davoren, Catherine Knight-Agarwal

“…Future research involving larger participant samples over longer durations are needed to provide more definitive evidence in relation to the efficacy of these diets and into the enablers and barriers experienced when using a very low or low carbohydrate diet in order to provide support to adults with T1D. …”
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Detection Methods for Asparagine and Glutamine Contents in Fruits and Vegetables and Recommendations for Dietary Intake of Fruits and Vegetables in Patients with Urea Cycle Disorde... by YE Xinyu, LI Ziying, TANG Shujun, SUN Liping, ZHAO Yunxia, XIAO Weimin, GU Yaping, KUANG Huiying, CHEN Xin, YANG Guowu, HUANG Yali

“…This study established a novel method for measuring the contents of asparagine (Asn) and glutamine (Gln) in fruits and vegetables based on enzymatic hydrolysis combine with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). …”
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Loneliness and mental burden among German medical students during the fading COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods approach by Marvik Leich, Jennifer Guse, Corinna Bergelt, Corinna Bergelt

“…IntroductionMedical students experience significantly more mental burdens compared to the general public. …”
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Family planning utilization among postpartum women in the Bule Hora District, southern Ethiopia by Nurye Sirage, Zewuditu Desalegn, Wako Golicha Wako, Ali Yimer, Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Adem Yesuf, Belda Negesa Beyene

“…Women who resumed sexual activity after birth (AOR = 1.92, 95% CI 1.25–2.96), and who had at least four antenatal care visits (AOR = 3.09, 95% CI 1.61–5.92) were also more likely to use postpartum family planning. Women with grand multiparity were 69% less likely to use family planning methods than primiparous women (AOR = 0.31, 95% CI 0.13–0.73).ConclusionPostpartum family planning use in this study was higher than the national average. …”
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Deep Proteome Coverage of Microglia Using a Streamlined Data-Independent Acquisition-Based Proteomic Workflow: Method Consideration for a Phenotypically Diverse Cell Type by Jessica Wohlfahrt, Jennifer Guergues, Stanley M. Stevens

“…The proteomic landscape represents a more accurate molecular representation of these phenotypes; however, microglia present unique challenges for proteomic analysis. …”
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Model‐based ordination for phenological studies: From controlling sampling bias to inferring temporal associations by Hao Ran Lai

“…Abstract Willig et al. (Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 15, 868–885, 2024) cautioned that unequal sampling effort and pseudoreplication can bias the characterisation of species phenology using circular statistics. …”
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Co-designing and testing the learn together guidance to support patient and family involvement in patient safety investigations: a mixed-methods study by Jane O’Hara, Lauren Ramsey, Siobhan McHugh, Joseph Langley, Justin Waring, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Gemma Louch, Jenni Murray, Carl Macrae, John Baker, Rebecca Lawton, Daisy Halligan, Olivia Rogerson, Penny Phillips, Debra Hazeldine, Sarah Seddon, Joanne Hughes, Rebecca Partridge, Katherine Ludwin, Laura Sheard

“…Second, and more significant, is our difficulty achieving a sample across studies that is representative of healthcare populations. …”
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Comparing the effectiveness of education based on positive psychology with education based on cognitive-behavioral method on the resilience of students of gifted schools in Tehran by adel khaleghy samarin, Hasan Ahadi, Ali Asghar Asgharnejad Farid, GholamReza Sarami Foroushani, Mahdiyeh Rahmaniyan

“…Based on the findings, it can be concluded that people can achieve more resilience by learning techniques based on positive psychology and cognitive-behavioral methods, but education based on positive psychology is more successful than cognitive-behavioral methods. have.…”
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A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF SENTIMENT ANALYSIS ON COVID-19 NEWS: LESSON LEARNED FROM DATA ACQUISITION, PRE-PROCESSING, AND DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS by Rahmatin Nur Amalia, Kusman Sadik, Khairil Anwar Notodiputro

“…Therefore, the sampling method is needed to obtain representative news for the analysis. …”
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