Novel Virtual Reality Intervention for Stress Reduction Among Patients With or at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: Mixed Methods Pilot Study by Katherine E Makaroff, Christopher Van, Vincent Grospe, Lynae Edmunds, Marcella A Calfon-Press, Karol E Watson, Tamara Horwich

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to assess safety and preliminarily explore how a VR experience can aid in stress reduction among patients with or at risk for CVD. MethodsA convergent mixed methods approach was used for this single-arm prospective pilot study. …”
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Understanding the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of lifestyle modification interventions in adults with learning disabilities: a mixed-methods systematic review by Dikshyanta Rana, Sophie Westrop, Nishant Jaiswal, Evi Germeni, Arlene McGarty, Louisa Ells, Phillippa Lally, Michael McEwan, Craig Melville, Leanne Harris, Olivia Wu

“…There needs to be greater reflection on how to make methods more accessible to improve the inclusion of adults with severe and profound learning disabilities in research. …”
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Influence of the nature of organic solvents on the process of separation of antioxidative additive in a transformer oil by a gas-chromatographic method by Duy Hung Nguyen, Yu. V. Snigireva, A. V. Taneeva, V. F. Novikov

“…Experiments were performed on a chromatograph of Chromosomes GC -1000 with a flame ionization detector and a quartz capillary column 30 m long, 0.32 mm in diamet er, filled with a fixed liquid phase Valko Bond VB-WAX P/n with a film thickness of 0.5 microns. The sample was dosed into the gas-liquid chromatograph injector using an automatic liquid dispenser DAZH-23, designed for entering up to twenty-three samples of sorbates and controlled by a computer with the appropriate software.METHODS. …”
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Characterization of volatile compounds in mozzarella cheeses made from bovine and buffalo milk by different aroma extraction and identification methods by Zhijie Yang, Jiao Wang, Bei Wang, Yanping Cao

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Preparation of 2-phenyl-9-diethylaminoethylimidazo[1,2-α]benzimidazole dinitrate tablets and development of quality control methods by A. M. Domanina, M. V. Chernikov, I. P. Remezova, E. F. Stepanova, A. M. Shevchenko, A. V. Morozov

“…The aim of this study was to obtain 2-phenyl-9-diethylaminoethylimidazo[1,2-α]benzimidazole dinitrate tablets and develop methods for quality control.Materials and methods. …”
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New screening and quantification method by UHPLC-MS/MS of 36 new synthetic cathinones in hair. Application to real cases by Alfredo Fabrizio Lo Faro, Anastasio Tini, Giorgi Kobidze, Giulio Mannocchi, Massimo Gottardi, Francesco Paolo Busardò, Giuseppe Basile, Bezhan Chakvetadze

“…The methodology was successfully validated according to the Organization Scientific Area Committee guidelines, with linearity (r2 ≥ 0.99) from LOQ to 500 pg/mg concentrations for all the compounds investigated. This method was subsequently applied to nine hair samples positive for ten different synthetic cathinones. …”
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Effect of grinding wheel type and cooling method on grinding quality of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites by Ben WANG, Jiajie TANG, Hongdi CHU, Qi ZHANG

“…Therefore, from the perspective of processing performance and durability, the sintered diamond grinding wheel in grinding SiCf/SiC composite materials shows better comprehensive performance, especially under water-cooled conditions, where processing quality and stability are more advantageous.Discussion and optimization suggestionsBased on experimental data analysis, to optimize the grinding process of SiCf/SiC composites, the grinding wheel type and cooling method should be reasonably selected according to different processing stages. …”
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Are sexual health survey items understood as intended by African and Asian migrants to Australia? Methods, results and recommendations for qualitative pretesting by Alison Reid, Roanna Lobo, Jo Durham, Limin Mao, Graham Brown, Daniel Vujcich, Meagan Roberts, Zhihong Gu, Lisa Hartley, Piergiorgio Moro, Amy B Mullens, Baden Offord, Enaam Oudih

“…Introduction More research and policy action are needed to improve migrant health in areas such as sexual health and blood-borne viruses (SHBBV). …”
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Influence of Copper Stoichiometric Composition and Compaction Method on Mechanical Properties of Cu_xSe Thermoelectric Materials by Fani Stergioudi, Georgios Skordaris, Maria Pappa, Nikolaos Michailidis, Vasileios Pavlidis, Dimitrios Stathokostopoulos, Aikaterini Teknetzi, Lamprini Malletzidou, George Vourlias, Georgios Maliaris, Ioanna K. Sfampa

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Cyclic voltammetry as a method for determining the viability of seeds: a case study on silver maple (Acer saccharinum L.) by Magdalena Trusiak, Danuta Zielińska, Paulina Luśnia, Tomasz Mikołajczyk, Marcin Michalak, Beata P. Plitta-Michalak

“…Consequently, developing highly effective analytical methods to measure the antioxidant capacity of stored seeds is becoming increasingly critical. …”
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The needs of family caregivers providing palliative home care in Portugal: a multi-stage mixed methods study protocol by Carlos Laranjeira, Carlos Laranjeira, Carlos Laranjeira, Maria dos Anjos Dixe, Maria dos Anjos Dixe, Alexandra Coelho, Carla Reigada, Carla Reigada, Rui Carneiro, Ana Querido, Ana Querido, Ana Querido

“…In contrast, the Portuguese reality reveals a tendency to die in hospitals and an absence of community PC and support for FCs, a model that might not be sustainable in the future.AimsThe overall aim of this study is to comprehensively assess the unmet needs of FCs in home-based PC settings and their experiences interacting with PC services, and to propose strategies and recommendations for FC advocacy in PC.MethodsA multi-stage mixed-methods design will be used, divided into four main phases. …”
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The impact of redeployment during COVID-19 on nurse well-being, performance and retention: a mixed-methods study (REDEPLOY) by Hannah Hartley, Alice Dunning, Jenni Murray, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Kerrie Unsworth, Angela Grange, Michael Dunn, Jayne Marran, Olivia Joseph, Pam Essler, Uduak Archibong, Judith Johnson, Rebecca Lawton

“…Limitations Nurses from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented in the sample despite efforts to encourage participation. …”
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Design and methods of an adaptive trial to test comparative effectiveness of readmission reduction approaches following infection and sepsis hospitalizations (ACCOMPLISH) by Kristin Mayes, Victor B. Talisa, Adelina Malito, Florian B. Mayr, Kelly Williams, Kalpana Char, Richard Wadas, Elizabeth Lorenzi, Kert Viele, Rana Awdish, Derek C. Angus, Chung-Chou Ho Chang, Sachin Yende

“…Many will have subsequent clinical deterioration, which for some requires hospital readmission while, for others, transition to hospice care may be more appropriate. Unfortunately, there is a lack of high-quality evidence regarding how best to support patients in this period. …”
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Effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for the management of sleep problems in people with fibromyalgia: a multi-methods evidence synthesis by Mari Imamura, Clare Robertson, Jemma Hudson, Daniel Whibley, Lorna Aucott, Katie Gillies, Marcus Beasley, Martin J Stevens, Paul Manson, Debra Dulake, Abhishek Abhishek, Nicole KY Tang, Gary J Macfarlane, Miriam Brazzelli

“…Future work High-quality research is needed to investigate which interventions are more likely to be effective for treating fibromyalgia-related sleep problems. …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: the FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation by Nicola E Walsh, Alice Berry, Serena Halls, Rachel Thomas, Hannah Stott, Cathy Liddiard, Zoe Anchors, Fiona Cramp, Margaret E Cupples, Peter Williams, Heather Gage, Dan Jackson, Paula Kersten, Dave Foster, Justin Jagosh

“…There was no evidence to determine whether the model was more clinically efficacious or cost-effective than GP-led models of care. …”
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Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 Mutations in Bladder Cancer: A Marker for Early-Stage Diagnosis by Hosam Elessawy, Omar F. Abdul‐Rasheed, Mohammed F. Alqanbar

“…Results: The study revealed a significant prevalence (55%) of the S249C mutation. This mutation was more frequent among males and individuals over the age of 50 years. …”
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Utility of nonlinear analysis of heart rate variability in early detection of metabolic syndrome by José Alberto Zamora-Justo, Myriam Campos-Aguilar, María del Carmen Beas-Jara, Pedro Galván-Fernández, Alberto Ponciano-Gómez, Santiago Cristóbal Sigrist-Flores, Rafael Jiménez-Flores, Alejandro Muñoz-Diosdado

“…Traditional markers, such as body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, often fail to detect early metabolic dysfunctions.MethodsThis study evaluated nonlinear characteristics of heart rate variability (HRV) series, including sample entropy (SampEn), multifractal spectrum parameters, and detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA). …”
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PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PEMBANGKIT ARGUMEN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SAINTIFIK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KOGNITIF DAN KETERAMPILAN BERARGUMENTASI SISWA by - Siswanto, I. Kaniawati, A. Suhandi

“…</p><p>ABSTRACT</p><p>The purposes of this study were to determine the difference between the generate-an-argument instructional model using scientific method and without scientific method in improving student’s cognitive abilities and argumentation skills, and to determine the correlation between the argumentation skills and the cognitive abilities in the generate-an-argument instructional model using scientific method class. …”
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Strategies to Ensure Effective and Safe Patient Care in Intensive Care Units During Biological Events: A Delphi Study by Mojtaba Rad, Masoud Fallahi-Khshknab, Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi, Kian Nourozi, Hamidreza Khankeh

“…The Delphi questionnaire was constructed using insights from the first two phases of the study: the qualitative component and the integrative review phase. The Delphi method was implemented over three rounds, with experts selected through purposive sampling. …”
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Pollster problems in the 2016 US presidential election: vote intention, vote prediction by Natalie Jackson, Michael S. Lewis-Beck, Charles Tien

“…First, Trump voters were sorely underestimated, especially at the state level of polling. Second, and more broadly, we suggest that excessive reliance on non-probability sampling was at work. …”
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