Generalized Inference for Mediation Analysis by Xiaoyang Ma, David P. MacKinnon, Thomas Mathew, Brian Agan, George Luta, Ionut Bebu

“…Future work should consider the extension of the GPQ method to causal mediation analysis involving more complex models with multiple mediators.…”
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Explaining the Earnings Management Prediction Model Using the Hybrid of Machine Learning Methods by Hassan Hassani, Esfandiar Malekian Kallehbasti, Yahya Kamyabi

“…For this purpose, six machine learning methods have been discussed to predict earnings management.Methods & MaterialA  sample of  180  companies listed on the  Tehran  Stock  Exchange during the period  2010-2021  was selected for testing hypotheses. …”
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DETERMINATION OF BUTTER-PALM OIL SPREAD COMPOSITION USING METHODS OF THERMAL ANALYSIS by Budanina L.N., Vereshchagin A.L., Bychin N.V.

“…Of thermal methods of analysis for the study of fat, the method of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is used more often. …”
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Opinion of the Farmers towards Different Methods of Paddy Cultivation During Covid-19 by Sahil Singla, Kamalpreet Kaur

“… The study was conducted in five agro-climatic zones of Punjab in 2020–21 during COVID-19. From a sample of 150 respondents, about 45% had average opinion regarding the conventional transplanting, mechanical transplanting and direct seeded paddy methods of sowing. …”
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Contraceptive use and decision-making in Guéra, Chad: a mixed-methods study by Vincent de Paul Allambademel, Mahamat Abdelaziz, Natalie Andrasko, Bongo Goumbo, Robert Madjigoto, Alexis Ngarmbatedjimal, Solal Noubadjim, Salomon Tamira, Theodora Varelis, Katchebe Vourbane, Sara E. Casey

“…Husbands played a large role in a couple's contraceptive decision-making, as either a major facilitator or barrier depending on the individual.DiscussionOverall, the study's findings suggest that participant awareness of modern contraceptive methods increased. Contraceptive use was more than twice as high as the provincial rate. …”
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Identification of Loci under Selection by Combining Different Methods in Thoroughbred and Turkmen Horses by Milad Hosseini, Hossein Moradi-shahrbabak

“…Methods: The number of samples in this study included 111 Thoroughbred and Turkoman horses (44 and 67 respectively). …”
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Identification of the Exercise and Time Effects on Human Skeletal Muscle through Bioinformatics Methods by Mufang Feng, Jie Ji, Xiaoliu Li, Xinming Ye

“…Background. The human body has more than 600 kinds of skeletal muscles, which accounts for about 40% of the whole weight. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Analytical Methods for Quantifying the Deacetylation Degree in Chitosan Polymer Chains by Talita Martins, Gustavo L. Oliveira, Samuel B. Henriques, Eduardo H.M. Nunes

“…Despite observed differences between methods, all techniques effectively quantified DD, shedding light on factors such as sample solubility, moisture content, baseline correction, and instrument accuracy that contribute to these differences. …”
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Performance evaluation of extreme value prediction methods for bridge traffic load effects by Miaomiao Xu, Xiao-Yi Zhou, Jie Shen, Deliang Ding, Sugong Cao, C. S. Cai

“…The analysis is then extended to more realistic scenarios, where long-run simulations provide benchmark results for evaluating the accuracy of each method. …”
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Detection of intestinal parasites by different methods in our type 2 diabetic patients by Müge Özsan Yılmaz

“…In this study, we also compared different parasite detection methods in this patient population and showed that RAT is a more sensitive method.…”
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DEVELOPING THE METHODS OF FOOD PRESERVATIVES EXTRACTION FROM COMPLEX MATRICES FOR BIOASSAY PURPOSE by A. V. Samoilov, N. M. Suraeva, S. V. Koptsev, S. V. Glazkov

“…Onion roots were used as a test object in this method. Two extraction methods of benzoic and sorbic acids added to pureed vegetables have been developed. …”
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Evaluation of odontometric methods in immature permanent teeth: Research for a better practise by Vicko Kristina, Nikolić-Ivošević Jelena, Petrović Bojan

“…Conclusion. The radiographic method and tactile method stand out as dominant methods for odontometry in permanent immature teeth, thanks to highly accurate readings, while the electroodontometry is considered the most unreliable method for determining working length in immature permanent teeth.…”
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Microbiological Assessment of the Different Hand Drying Methods and Washroom Environment Cross-Contamination by Fayza Kouadri

“…One hundred sixty samples were collected from finger pads and palms, before and after drying. …”
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State-of-the-art approaches in the investigation of human seminal bacteriome using metagenomic methods by Jan Hofman, Jan Hofman, Petra Brenerova, Petra Borilova Linhartova

“…For this reason, a protocol for the analysis of the human seminal plasma bacteriome is proposed here, which could lead to improved comparability of results among studies and make future research more efficient. This protocol is founded on rigorous quality control measures, compliance with the WHO laboratory manual for sample collection, extensive pretreatment involving mechanical and enzymatic lysis, DNA extraction using the QIAamp DNA Mini Kit (Qiagen), and short-read sequencing conducted on the MiSeq platform (Illumina).…”
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Centre selection for clinical trials and the generalisability of results: a mixed methods study. by Adrian Gheorghe, Tracy E Roberts, Jonathan C Ives, Benjamin R Fletcher, Melanie Calvert

“…The aims of this study were to evaluate the factors which currently influence centre selection in RCTs and consider how generalisability considerations inform current and optimal practice.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Mixed methods approach consisting of a systematic review and meta-summary of centre selection criteria reported in RCT protocols funded by the UK National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) initiated between January 2005-January 2012; and an online survey on the topic of current and optimal centre selection, distributed to professionals in the 48 UK Clinical Trials Units and 10 NIHR Research Design Services. …”
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Comparative Numerical Analysis of Indirect Tensile Strength Assessment Methods in Rock Engineering by Hadi Fattahi, Hossein Ghaedi, Abolfazl Faghihi

“…The BT method, despite its widespread use and simplicity, revealed several limitations, including significant stress concentration around the loading points and a non-homogeneous distribution of stress across the sample. …”
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Effect of Different Annealing Methods on ULTEM 9085 Parts Manufactured by Material Extrusion by Javaid Butt, Habib Afsharnia, Md Ashikul Alam Khan, Vahaj Mohaghegh

“…The other two methods demonstrated consistent results, with direct oven annealing showing slightly higher values compared with unannealed ULTEM 9085 samples. …”
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Developing Credit Risk Assessment Methods to Make loss Provisions for Potential loans by V. A. Rakhaev

“…When estimating the probability of borrowers’ default, potential credit losses and loan provisions, the author applied actuarial, market, statistical and econometric methods. Based on a Russian bank’s sample data for 2012-2019, the author developed a regression model that establishes the relationship between financial ratios and the default of corporate borrowers — agricultural producers, and checked the significance of the model’s financial ratios. …”
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Assessing the Influence of Selected Permeabilization Methods on Lymphocyte Single-Cell Multi-Omics by Shifan Ding, Na Lu, Hassan Abolhassani

“…If the measurement of combined surface and intracellular markers is required to be achieved, the modified fixation and permeabilization method is recommended because of a lower transcriptomic loss and more precise proteomic fingerprint detected. (4) Conclusions: The findings of this study support the potential possibility for integrating intracellular proteomics, which needs to be optimized and tested with newly designed oligonucleotide-tagged antibodies targeting intracellular proteins.…”
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A comparison of two cleaning methods applied in a small animal hospital by Todd Alsing-Johansson, Elin Torstensson, Karin Bergström, Susanna Sternberg-Lewerin, Anna Bergh, Johanna Penell

“…The aims of this study were to (1) determine bacterial load before cleaning, on near-patient surfaces in dog cages in a mixed medical and surgical ward and investigate factors associated with this bacterial load (2) compare the bacterial reduction on these surfaces after cleaning with (a) a scrubbing brush with detergent and rinsing before and after cleaning, and (b) a microfibre mop moistened with water, and after disinfection carried out after each cleaning method. In each cage the floor and the wall were sampled before cleaning, after cleaning, and after disinfection. …”
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