The effects of nutrition education with Pecha Kucha method on prevention of malnutrition in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: a randomised controlled study by Gülcan Bahcecioglu Turan, Fatma Karaaslan, Zülfünaz Özer

“…Method This randomized controlled experimental study. …”
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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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Making the connection: social networks and type 2 diabetes among Black/African American Men: mixed-methods study protocol by Tyler Prochnow, Tyler Prochnow, Tyler Prochnow, Matthew Lee Smith, Matthew Lee Smith, Matthew Lee Smith, Megan S. Patterson, Jeong-Hui Park, Ledric D. Sherman, Ledric D. Sherman

“…This mixed-methods study protocol investigates the role of social networks in Type 2 diabetes (T2D) self-management among Black/African American (B/AA) men, a population disproportionately affected by T2D. …”
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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

“…After enzymatic hydrolysis with Pronase E, samples were treated with butylated hydroxyanisole as an antioxidant. …”
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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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Development of a rapid on-site detection method for largemouth bass virus based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a system by Na Li, Chunmei Dai, Yuelin Mao, Yimeng Zhang, Huiyuan Yan, Huijiao Wang, Yinghui Qin, Baicheng Huang, Xinjie Wang, Lunguang Yao

“…The one-pot method and lyophilization strategy demonstrated consistent detection results with two-step RPA-CRISPR methods in clinical sample testing, offering more convenient and stable application characteristics for on-site detection.DiscussionThis study establishes an efficient process for detecting LMBV nucleic acids in fish clinical samples, culminating in a CRISPR-based fluorescent readout, offering significant advantages for viral diagnosis and monitoring.…”
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SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERSPECTIVE FILBERT GENEPOOL (HAZELNUT) by S. G. Biganova, Yu. I. Sukhorukikh, E. K. Pchikhachev

“…Plant bushes should have moderate growth of up to 3 m in height and diameter of the crown, uniform ripening of fruits within 85-90 %, a husk less than a nut, entry into marketable fruiting since 4-5 years of age.The target yield of the kernel is more than 810 kg/ha, the fruits of the selection category are of high quality (at least 45 points), the fat content is 60-70 %, protein is 12-18 %, and the shelf life is up to 2 years.The creation of new varieties is carried out on the basis of hybridization, clonal selection, mutagenesis, genetic engineering methods, pedigree and polyploidy. …”
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The Hospital Frailty Risk Score as a Predictor of Mortality, Complications, and Resource Utilization in Heart Failure: Implications for Managing Critically Ill Patients by Nahush Bansal, Eun Seo Kwak, Abdel-Rhman Mohamed, Vaishnavi Aradhyula, Mohanad Qwaider, Alborz Sherafati, Ragheb Assaly, Ehab Eltahawy

“…This study utilizes the Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS), a validated tool derived from the administrative International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modifications (ICD-10-CM) codes, in investigating the mortality, morbidity, and healthcare resource utilization among heart failure hospitalizations using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS). <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective analysis of the 2021 NIS database was assessed to identify adult patients hospitalized with heart failure. …”
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Ranking the effect of services marketing mix elements on the loyalty of customers by using Topsis method (case study: city bank branches in Tehran) by Hossein Azimi

“…Statistical sample size was 384 loyal customers of City Bank in Tehran based on Cochrane formula and simple random sampling was used as sampling method. …”
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The Effects of Active Teaching and Learning Methods on The Pupils' Academic Performance in Four Selected Primary Schools in Bugamba Sub-County in Rwampara District. by Ampurire, Motion

“…Chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, recommendations were made and there was a need to invite more teachers and orient them to use active teaching methods in primary schools and show them that active teaching should be used in all classes of primary schools, the school administration needs to have frequent meeting with the subject teachers and find out the solutions to the problems faced by them with the view of solving them while using active teaching and the school administration also needs to give the subject teachers first priority by getting good trained and committed teachers and also show them the best teaching approaches and their importance of the subject where active teaching method can be used more effectively.…”
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Comparing two methods of evaluation, objective structured practical ‎examination and traditional examination, on the satisfaction of students in Shahid ‎Beheshti faculty of nursing... by shadman reza masouleh, azam zare, minoomitra chehrzad, zahra atr kar ruoshan

“…Sampling was performed according to census method and students &lrm;were divided in two groups. …”
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Assessment of a simulation-based implementation method to support the introduction of a new invasive device: a prospective cross-over study by Pierre Albaladejo, Julien Picard, Pierrick Bedouch, Claire Chapuis, Cordélia Salomez-Ihl

“…The aim of the study was to assess a simulation-based implementation method to accompany and reduce the risks associated with the deployment of a new invasive medical device in critical care units.Design Prospective mono-centric cross-over study.Setting In our hospital, the type of Invasive Arterial Blood Pressure Sensors (IABPS) for blood pressure (BP) monitoring and arterial sampling has been completely replaced by a new one with numerous differences. …”
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The Effects of Task-Based Collaborative Output Activities and Scaffolding Techniques on EFL Learners&#039; Writing Performance: A Mixed-Methods Study by خسرو زهره وندی, حسین احمدی, حمید رضا خلجی

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Healthcare Delivery among Yoruba Bonesetters in Southwest Nigeria and the Need for Collaboration with Orthodox Orthopedic Healthcare Services: A Mixed Method Study by Soladoye S. Asa, Matthew O. Ilori, Lawrence A. Akinyoola

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3D Pathology Volumetric Technique: A Method for Calculating Breast Tumour Volume from Whole-Mount Serial Section Images by G. M. Clarke, M. Murray, C. M. B. Holloway, K. Liu, J. T. Zubovits, M. J. Yaffe

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Association between learning style preferences and choices of teaching method among Iranian faculty members: A cross-sectional online survey by Mohsen Masoumian Hosseini, Somayeh Rajabzadeh, Babak Sabet, Roya Vatankhah, Seyed Mohammad Ebadirad

“…Conclusion: The study uncovers a significant correlation between learning styles and teaching methods, suggesting that their learning backgrounds may shape teachers' teaching methods.…”
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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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Photographic capture-recapture modeling for estimation stray animal population: a pilot study by Doğukan Özen, Erman Gülendağ, Hülya Özen

“…<p> <b>Conclusion: </b>The Schumacher-Eschmeyer model stands out as a practical method that can be used in the estimation of unknown populations when appropriate marking methods are used, the closed population assumption is provided and when more than two counts are performed.…”
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