Do Meta‐Analyses of Total Hip Arthroplasty Produce Reliable Results? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Epidemiological Study of Statistical Methods by Nikolai Ramadanov, Maximilian Voss, Radharani Michelle Diallo, Jonathan Lettner, Hassan Tarek Hakam, Robert Prill, Roland Becker, Robert Hable

“…However, the reliability of their results and conclusions depends heavily on the use of appropriate statistical methods. Therefore, the aim was to test the reliability of statistical methods in meta‐analyses of THA by examining the degree of heterogeneity, the effect of different between‐study variance estimators, and the equality of sample size of pooled primary studies. …”
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Comparison of methods of optimal cut-point selection for biomarkers in diagnostic medicine: a simulation study with application of clinical data in health informatics by Mojtaba Hassanzad, Karimollah Hajian-Tilaki, Zinatossadat Bouzari, Shahla Yazdani

“…Abstract Objectives Several methods of cut-point selection for biomarkers have been suggested in biomedical research but the superiority of them over others was not studied comprehensively under different pairs of distributions, degree of overlap, and the ratio of sample sizes. …”
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A comparative study between conventional methods and Vidas UP Salmonella (SPT) to investigate salmonella species from local and imported meat by Baghdad Science Journal

“…The study was preformed for investigating of Salmonella from meat, and compared Vidas UP Salmonella (SPT) with the traditional methods of isolation for Salmonella , were examined 42 meat samples (Beef and Chicken) from the Local and Imported From local markets in the city of Baghdad from period December 2013 -February 2014 the samples were cultured on enrichment and differential media and examined samples Vidas, and confirmed of isolates by cultivation chromgenic agar, biochemical tests ,Api20 E systeme , In addition serological tests , and the serotypes determinate in the Central Public Health Laboratory / National Institute of Salmonella The results showed the contamination in imported meat was more than in the local meat 11.9% and 2.3 %, respectively, also recorded the highest isolation of Salmonella from chicken meat compared with beef meat 9.5% and 4.7%, respectively, where isolated 3 serotype (7.14%) from imported chicken meat include S.typhimurium S.entertidis and S.livingstone at16.6% for each of them and 1 serotype (2.3%) isolate from local chicken meat include S.hadar 16.6%. …”
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Technological self-efficacy, motivation, and contextual factors in advanced EFL e-learning: a mixed-methods study of strategy use and satisfaction by Mohamed Mekheimer

“…Further research is recommended to explore these complex interactions in varied learning contexts and with larger and more diverse samples to identify specific patterns and developmental trajectories in e-learning.…”
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Music Therapy with Preterm Infants During Kangaroo Care: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study on Physiological and Electroencephalographic Parameters and Parental Perspectives by Anna Carina Kriechbaum, Bernhard Csillag, Claudia Wenzel, Friederike Barbara Haslbeck

“…We aimed to explore the possible influence of music therapy on physiological parameters in premature infants during skin-to-skin care and to assess the parents’ perspectives on music therapy and participation in the research project. <b>Methods:</b> The feasibility project was conducted in an Austrian neonatal intensive care unit with a mixed-methods design. …”
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Historical development of accelerometry measures and methods for physical activity and sedentary behavior research worldwide: A scoping review of observational studies of adults. by Kelly R Evenson, Elissa Scherer, Kennedy M Peter, Carmen C Cuthbertson, Stephanie Eckman

“…We included studies of non-institutionalized adults with an analytic sample size of at least 500. The search returned 5686 unique records. …”
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The impact of the question network strategy in accordance with mental capacity in the strength of cognitive control in the subject of teaching methods of sports education for under... by جنان غازي صكر أ.م.د.نجلاء عباس الزهيري

“… The study aimed at identifying the mental capacity of the research sample and classifying them for the purposes of the study, preparing the scale of cognitive control of the subject of teaching methods of sports education, preparing educational units by establishing the question network for the subject of the teaching methods of sports education, and adopting the experimental method by experimental design workers (2×2) for the two groups The limits of the research community are represented by third-stage students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science in the morning study of the College of Knowledge, the Community University, which continues in the regular working hours of the year (2019-2020) adult Their number (150) students and the requirements of study in the preparation of measuring instruments, selected three groups (sample construction and statistical analysis) (80 students), survey (10) students, and (60) students for the main sample classified by the mental capacity scale to the two pilots studied from them With the strategy of the network of questions, and the two officers in the manner followed, the researchers prepared the measure of the power of cognitive control with systematic sequential steps and many statistical treatments to be suitable for her eye, and then prepared an educational curriculum for the theoretical subject by which students study in the classroom and an application plan for this method taught students in The sports hall at the rate of two units per week and each one unit to receive students teaching strategically network questions (6) theoretical units, and after the completion of the preparation and construction of measuring tools and the study experience the researcher verified the results using the statistical bag system (SPSS-V26) to be Conclusions and applications that the scale of cognitive control is a valid tool for measuring students of the third stage of the Department of Physical Education to achieve scientific requirements according to the parameters of measurement and evaluation, and apply a strategy The network of questions in teaching the teaching methods of teaching physical education teaching helps students who study in it to improve the level of cognitive control power, and their superiority by improving this subject on students studying this subject with the methods used in the lesson, and that the strategy of the question network is more appropriate with students with a high level of mental capacity in improving the level of cognitive control, and takes into account students with a low level of mental capacity in this improvement, and it is necessary to take into account the differences of individual students at the level of capacity when improving cognitive control in teaching The subject of teaching methods of teaching physical education. …”
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Measuring satisfaction of sidewalk services as an urban space with the help of factor analysis methods and structural equations (case study: Valiasr sidewalk in Tabriz) by Ali Zeynali Azim, Solmaz Babazadeh Oskouei, Zeinab Noorizadeh

“…This study investigates the most important influencing factors on the perceived level of service on sidewalks in Valiasr street, Tabriz city. The research method is descriptive-analytical and survey. The statistical population of the research is pedestrians in Valiasr sidewalks street, and the sample size is 384 people which were randomly selected (snowball method). …”
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Assessing least-cost mitigation methods for environmental phosphorus loading of different pasture-based and housed dairy production systems in Great Britain. by Brad P Harrison, Martina Dorigo, Christopher K Reynolds, Liam A Sinclair, Ricard B Tranter, Partha P Ray

“…Furthermore, emphasis should be on increasing implementation of system-specific mitigating methods; efforts to include more recent and specific farm data to improve the FARMSCOPER tool will benefit this.…”
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Predicting Methods for Analyzing Data on Fatal Outcome Possibility in the Combination of Acute Coronary Syndrome and Atrial Fibrillation According to the Krasnodar Region Registry by Z. G. Tatarintseva, E. D. Kosmacheva, S. V. Kruchinova, V. A. Akinshina, A. A. Khalafyan

“…In this regard, there is great interest in developing models of risk stratification to identify adverse outcomes in these patients with a view to more careful monitoring of patients in this group.Material and methods. …”
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Do education and use of family planning methods empower women? Evidence from the Nepal Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) 2016 and 2022 by Yogendra B Gurung, Kamala Lamichhane, Bidhya Shrestha, Tara Lal Shrestha, Rita Karki, Sharadha Hamal

“…Objectives To assess how education and the use of family planning methods intersect to influence women’s empowerment among currently married women of reproductive age in Nepal.Design, setting and participants The study analysed a combined weighted sample of 21 023 currently married women in the age group (15–49 years) using data sets of two cross-sectional Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). …”
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Optical band gap modulation in functionalized chitosan biopolymer hybrids using absorption and derivative spectrum fitting methods: A spectroscopic analysis by Dyari M. Mamand, Dana S. Muhammad, Daron Q. Muheddin, Karzan A. Abdalkarim, Dana A. Tahir, Hawkar A. Muhammad, Shujahadeen B. Aziz, Sarkawt A. Hussen, Jamal Hassan

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Comparison of two methods of measuring physical activity and its related components among middle age women: Pedometer versus self-report. by Mohammadreza Ghaneapur, Mohamad Ezati Asar, Marzieh Belji Kangarlou, Elahe Saleh

“…Further research involving larger sample sizes across various age and gender demographics is warranted to enhance our understanding of physical activity patterns and inform targeted interventions.…”
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Three-dimensional imaging methods for quantitative analysis of facial soft tissues and skeletal morphology in patients with orofacial clefts: a systematic review. by Mette A R Kuijpers, Yu-Ting Chiu, Rania M Nada, Carine E L Carels, Piotr S Fudalej

“…No data are available yet showing that 3D methods are more informative than conventional 2D methods. …”
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Investigating the Microbial Dynamics of <i>Hermetia illucens</i> Powder Throughout Rearing and Processing: An Integrated Approach Using Cultural and Metabarcoding Methods by Boris Misery, Lenaïg Brulé, Rima Djema, Xin Yan, Victoire Le Cozic, Guillaume Baudouin, Michel Federighi, Géraldine Boué

“…Microbial diversity was assessed via 16S rRNA sequencing, while bacterial loads were quantified using culture-based methods on samples from a French company. A systematic review complemented this analysis by synthesizing the existing knowledge on BSF microbiota. …”
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Patient-facing chatbots: Enhancing healthcare accessibility while navigating digital literacy challenges and isolation risks—a mixed-methods study by Annie A Moore, Jessica R Ellis, Natalia Dellavalle, Marlee Akerson, Matt Andazola, Eric G Campbell, Matthew DeCamp

“…This study investigates patient attitudes toward healthcare's newest digital assistant, the chatbot, and perceptions regarding healthcare access. Methods We conducted a mixed methods study among patient users of a large healthcare system's chatbot integrated within an electronic health record. …”
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Deep Learning Methods for Inferring Industrial CO₂ Hotspots from Co-Emitted NO₂ Plumes by Erchang Sun, Shichao Wu, Xianhua Wang, Hanhan Ye, Hailiang Shi, Yuan An, Chao Li

“…The trained model performed well on the test set, with most samples achieving an identification accuracy above 80% and more than half exceeding 94%. …”
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Comparison of Morphological and DNA‐Based Identification Methods to Assess Earthworm (Clitellata: Lumbricidae) Diversity at 25 Permanent Soil Monitoring Sites in Germany by Stephan Jänsch, Daniela Alves, Luís Cunha, Paul Henning Krogh, Tiago Natal‐da‐Luz, Verónica Rojo, Jörg Römbke, Rumakanta Sapkota, Adam Scheffczyk, Rüdiger M. Schmelz, Letícia Scopel, José Paulo Sousa, Joaquín Vierna, Antón Vizcaíno

“…All three identification methods can differentiate between sites with different species composition, and the degree of separation can vary depending on the identification method. …”
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Spatiotemporal evaluation and impact of superficial factors on surface water quality for drinking using innovative techniques in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha, India by Abhijeet Das

“…More than 62.5% of the examined samples is above the allowable threshold of TKN, and a high concentration of Cl- and NO3- at SN-(9), highlighted the impact of man-made factors, including fertilizers used in agriculture and industrial effluents. …”
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Therapeutic vancomycin monitoring: a comparative analysis of high-performance liquid chromatography and chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay methods in liver transplant recip... by Soha Azadi, Seyed Soroush Jalali, Seyed Soroush Jalali, Soliman Mohammadi-Samani, Soliman Mohammadi-Samani, Parisa Ghasemiyeh, Parisa Ghasemiyeh, Bita Geramizadeh, Bita Geramizadeh, Hamed Nikoupour, Hamed Nikoupour, Afsaneh Vazin, Mojtaba Shafiekhani, Mojtaba Shafiekhani, Mojtaba Shafiekhani

“…The study included 34 adult LTRs on vancomycin treatment, excluding those with hypersensitivity, chronic kidney disease, burn injuries, or receiving phenytoin. Blood samples were collected at different intervals post-vancomycin administration and analyzed using both CMIA and HPLC methods.ResultsHPLC demonstrated superior accuracy and precision in measuring vancomycin concentrations, particularly in identifying patients with vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity. …”
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