Fast and Sensitive Swab-Based Bioluminescent Detection Method for Meat and Chicken Microbiological Contamination Using <i>Amydetes vivianii</i> Firefly Luciferase by Alessandra Freitas Serain, Daniel Rangel de Souza, Vadim R. Viviani

“…New faster and more sensitive detection methods are required for food microbiological contamination quality control throughout the entire handling process. …”
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The Effect of the Incorporation Level of <i>Rosa rugosa</i> Fruit Pomace and Its Drying Method on the Physicochemical, Microstructural, and Sensory Properties of Wheat Pasta by Grażyna Cacak-Pietrzak, Agata Marzec, Aleksandra Rakocka, Andrzej Cendrowski, Sylwia Stępniewska, Renata Nowak, Anna Krajewska, Dariusz Dziki

“…The microwave–vacuum drying resulted in pasta with shorter cooking times, lower cooking loss, and higher total phenolic content and antioxidant activity compared to convective drying. Although the drying method did not markedly affect sensory attributes, ultrastructural analysis revealed that samples subjected to convective drying had a more compact structure, while microwave–vacuum dried pasta exhibited larger pores and smaller starch granules. …”
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Detection method for identifying duck hepatitis A virus 3 virulent and attenuated strains based on RPA CRISPR single-base recognition system by Lei Chen, Qiaoli Zhang, Wenbo Sun, Michael G. Mauk, Qingmei Li

“…In addition, when this method was used for samples analysis, the results of this method, sequencing results, and the results provided by the company were compared and found to be consistent. …”
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Evaluation of drying methods and green extraction techniques to enhance the recovery of bioactive compounds from hop leaves: A sustainable approach for the valorisation of agricult... by Katya Carbone, Valentina Macchioni

“…MAE yielded higher total polyphenol and flavan content (TPC and FLC, respectively) values than UAE. Similarly, FD samples showed higher TPC and FLC values than OD ones, whereas chlorophyll b was consistently more abundant than chlorophyll a in all samples. …”
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Experimental modeling of Electric kinetic barrier (EKB) in Porous Medium, Explain its numerical solution methods and analysis of the relations in the Hydraulic-Electric‌ coupled fl... by A.R. Latifi, S. Saiedijam, M. Derakhshandi, M. Heydari

“…Finally, the Forward Difference Approximation method was proposed due to more accuracy for coding in the MATLAB software. …”
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Examining a Dutch short form of The Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding Version 6: comparing polytomous and dichotomous scoring methods in a multidimensional framework by Mirthe G. C. Noteborn, Martin Hildebrand, Martin Hildebrand, Jelle J. Sijtsema, Jelle J. Sijtsema, Jelle J. Sijtsema, Stefan Bogaerts, Stefan Bogaerts, Jaap J. A. Denissen

“…In three studies, we aimed to create and validate a short form of the Dutch language version of the 40-item BIDR.MethodsIn Study 1 (general population sample N = 577), item properties were examined using (Multidimensional) Item Response Theory (IRT) for both dichotomous and polytomous scoring methods to create a short form. …”
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A multifaceted comparative analysis of incremental dynamic and static pushover methods in bridge structural assessment, integrated with artificial neural network and genetic algori... by Ashwini Satyanarayana, V. Sindura, L. Geetha, Rakesh Kumar, Mohd Asif Shah, Mary Subaja Christo

“…This is accomplished by thoroughly investigating a standard bridge sample, therefore allowing a complete comparison of the two methods. …”
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“They Say the Water Is Perfectly Safe but…”: A Mixed‐Methods Participatory Study of Factors Influencing Trust in Tap Water Safety in a Great Lakes City by Colleen M. O’Brien, Vidya Venkataramanan, Clare Tallon Ruen, Erin McCotter, Anika Mittu, Revika Singh, Liliana Hernandez Gonzalez, Aaron I. Packman, William M. Miller, Sera L. Young

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Exploring the feasibility of using discrete choice experiment (DCE) to elicit preferences among children and adolescents: protocol for a convergent parallel mixed methods study by Brittany Humphries, Feng Xie, Arto Ohinmaa, Eleanor Pullenayegum, Susan M Jack

“…This protocol describes the methods of a study that explores the feasibility of eliciting health state preferences for the EQ-5D-Y-5L from Canadian children and adolescents using DCE.Methods and analysis A convergent parallel mixed methods study will be conducted with a purposive, stratified sample of 36 Canadian children and adolescents (13–18 years). …”
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Uptake of routine viral load testing among people living with HIV and its implementation challenges in Yangon region of Myanmar: a mixed-methods study by Pruthu Thekkur, Khine Khine Thinn, Nang Thu Thu Kyaw, Nyein Su Aye, Tin Maung Zaw, Pyae Soan, San Hone, Htun Nyunt Oo

“…We aimed to determine the uptake of VL testing and factors associated with it among PLHIV initiated on ART during 2017 in ART clinics of Yangon region and to explore the implementation challenges as perceived by the healthcare providers.Design An explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted. The quantitative component was a cohort study, and the qualitative part was a descriptive study with in-depth interviews.Setting Six ART clinics operated by AIDS/sexually transmitted infection teams under the National AIDS Programme.Primary outcome measures (1) The proportion who underwent VL testing by 30 March 2019 and the proportion with virological suppression (plasma VL &lt;1000 copies/mL); (2) association between patient characteristics and ‘not tested’ was assessed using log binomial regression and (3) qualitative codes on implementation challenges.Results Of the 567 PLHIV started on ART, 498 (87.8%) retained in care for more than 6 months and were eligible for VL testing. 288 (57.8%, 95% CI: 53.3% to 62.2%) PLHIV underwent VL testing, of which 263 (91.3%, 95% CI: 87.1% to 94.4%) had virological suppression. …”
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Validating social media data reliability for cultural ecosystem services mapping in data-scarce GIAHS: A mixed-methods approach in hani rice Terraces by Luying Yang, Yanbo Li, Xiaoyan Wei

“…Furthermore, social media data-based method identified more CES places than the traditional method. (2) the CESs in the core area of Hani Terraces showed a pattern of AV > SEV and CHV > CDV. …”
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Development and evaluation of a healthcare decision-making intervention for African American parent-adult daughter dementia dyads: a mixed-methods study protocol by Ken Hepburn, Kalisha Bonds Johnson, Karen S Lyons, Fayron Epps, Gaea Daniel, Joan K. Monin, Wizdom Powell

“…Introduction There is a higher proportion of African American care partners due to African American older adults having more than twice the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) compared with non-Hispanic white older adults in the USA. …”
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Evaluating the effects, implementation experience and political economy of primary healthcare facility autonomy reforms within counties in Kenya: a mixed methods study protocol by Edwine Barasa, Benjamin Tsofa, Anita Musiega, Jacinta Nzinga, Anne Musuva, Nirmala Ravishankar, Wangari Ng'ang'a, Gillian Turner, Beatrice Amboko, Peter Mwangi Mugo, Beryl Maritim, Ethan Wong, Caitlin Mazzilli, Brittany L Hagedorn, Felix Murira

“…Introduction There is a growing emphasis on improving primary healthcare (PHC) services and granting frontline service providers more decision-making autonomy. In October 2023, Kenya enacted legislation mandating nationwide facility autonomy. …”
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Optimising neonatal services for very preterm births between 27+0 and 31+6 weeks gestation in England: the OPTI-PREM mixed-methods study by Thillagavathie Pillay, Oliver Rivero-Arias, Natalie Armstrong, Sarah E Seaton, Miaoqing Yang, Victor L Banda, Kelvin Dawson, Abdul QT Ismail, Vasiliki Bountziouka, Caroline Cupit, Alexis Paton, Bradley N Manktelow, Elizabeth S Draper, Neena Modi, Helen E Campbell, Elaine M Boyle

“…Aim To investigate, for preterm babies born between 27+0 and 31+6 weeks gestation in England, optimal place of birth and early care. Design Mixed methods. Setting National Health Service neonatal care, England. …”
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Comparative study of the effect of two small group discussion teaching methods (Tutorial vs Jigsaw) on academic motivation and achievement of undergraduate dental students – a prel... by Ambreen Khurshid Haider, Javeria Rehman, Syeda Kauser Ali

“…Conclusion The jigsaw method is more effective in improving academic motivation and achievement of undergraduate dental students.…”
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A Bayesian Approach to Step-Stress Partially Accelerated Life Testing for a Novel Lifetime Distribution by Mervat K. Abd Elaal, Hebatalla H. Mohammad, Zakiah I. Kalantan, Abeer A. EL-Helbawy, Gannat R. AL-Dayian, Sara M. Behairy, Reda M. Refaey

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VARIETIES AND LINES OF WINTER WHEAT OBTAINED IN ARRIGC NAMED AFTER I.G. KALINENKO ON RESISTANCE TO A COMPLEX OF PATHOGENS OF ECONOMICALLY VALUABLE DISEASES by G. V. Volkova, O. Yu. Kremneva, Yu. V. Shumilov, Е. V. Sinyak, O. F. Vaganova, E. S. Segeda, D. M. Marchenko, N. E. Samofalova, O. V. Skripka, T. G. Derova

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Gray Brick Wall Surface Damage Detection of Traditional Chinese Buildings in Macau: Damage Quantification and Thermodynamic Analysis Method via YOLOv8 Technology by Liang Zheng, Jianyi Zheng, Yile Chen, Yuchan Zheng, Wei Lao, Shuaipeng Chen

“…This study highlights the potential of deep learning technology for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of architectural heritage protection and provides a foundation for future research involving larger datasets and more refined classification strategies.…”
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The Main Directions of Improving the Methodology for the Application of Advanced Information and Communication Technologies in the Statistical Activities of the Republic of Uzbekis... by I. E. Zhukovskaya

“…The goal is to develop scientifically grounded directions for improving the methodology for the application of advanced information and communication technologies in the statistical activities of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of the formation of the digital economy.Materials and methods. In the process of developing the main directions for improving the methodology for the application of information and communication technologies in the statistical activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan, comparative, systemic, economic and statistical, SWOT analysis, methods of monographic research, questionnaire survey, statistical sampling, grouping, comparison, induction, deduction, optimization method, as well as methods of working with WEB-sites, computer networks and specialized software products were used.Results. …”
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Depression, anxiety, and stress among diabetic patients in Ghana: a health facility–based mixed-method cross-sectional study at Volta Regional Hospital by Emmanuel Abu Bonsra, Felix Mbiba, Emmanuel Adjei Kyeremeh, Gideon Amankwah Kyere, Mark Kwame Ananga

“…This study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, and stress among diabetic patients in the Volta Regional Hospital, Ghana. Methods A health facility-based mixed-methods cross-sectional study was conducted at the volta regional hospital among 422 diabetic patients selected through simple random sampling and purposively sampled healthcare personnel. …”
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