Investigating the Impact of Different Oil Production Processes on the Quality and Flavor Characteristics of Hainan Camellia Oil Based on E-nose, GC-MS, and GC-IMS Analyses by Tao LAN, Lipin CHEN, Tao WANG, Meizhen XIE, Weimin ZHANG, Yonghuan YUN, Liangxiao ZHANG

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Enhancing Idiomatic Competence through WhatsApp: A Comparative Study of Mobile and Traditional Teaching Methods by Riska Widiyanita Batubara, Amrin Batubara, Tri Yuli Ardiyansah

“…The findings demonstrate that teaching idioms through mobile technology, specifically WhatsApp, enhances idiomatic competence more effectively than traditional methods. This suggests that integrating mobile technology into language teaching can provide learners with flexible, interactive, and engaging opportunities for language practice, ultimately improving their learning outcomes.…”
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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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THE IMPORTANCE OF DIFFERENT EVALUATION METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION – A CASE STUDY OF STRADDLE VAULT OVER THE BUCK by Matej Majerič, Janko Strel, Marjeta Kovač

“…The analysis of time efficiency revealed that the least time had been spent in the holistic evaluation method and much more in analytical and combined evaluation method. …”
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Comparison of three different methods for adsorption of aroma compounds for green tea, yellow tea and white tea by CHEN Jiaojiao, LU Chengyin, WANG Guoqing, CHEN Liyan, LIANG Huiling, ZHANG Yingbin

“…In conclusion, the analysis results of Tenax TA method is more authentic in aroma composition, in consideration of a strong competition effect during HS-SPME and HS-SBSE extraction.…”
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Machine Learning for Fire Safety in the Built Environment: A Bibliometric Insight into Research Trends and Key Methods by Mehmet Akif Yıldız

“…This study evaluates machine learning applications in fire safety using a comprehensive approach that combines bibliometric and content analysis methods. For this purpose, as a result of the scan without any year limitation from the Web of Science Core Collection-Citation database, 250 publications, the first of which was published in 2001, and the number has increased since 2019, were reached, and sample analysis was performed. …”
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Innovative Learning Approaches in Sports: Comparing Teaching at the Right Level and Classical Methods for Drive Stroke Mastery by Hanik Liskustyawati, Sri Santoso Sabarini, Rony Syaifullah, Waluyo, Agus Mukholid, Baskoro Nugroho Putro, Suratmin

“…This study concludes that the TaRL approach is more effective than the classical method in improving drive stroke skills. …”
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Segmentation-Based Depth Correction Methods for Near Field iToF LiDAR in Motion State by Mena Nagiub, Thorsten Beuth, Ganesh Sistu, Heinrich Gotzig, Ciaran Eising

“…By focusing on segmentation-driven prediction, these new methods open up possibilities for more robust and precise depth correction in LiDAR sensor technology, potentially revolutionizing various applications that rely on accurate depth sensing. …”
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Ammonium Content Determination by Different Analytical Methods in the Manure with Different Additives and Its Change During Storage by Irmantas Parašotas, Violeta Juškienė, Alvyra Šlepetienė, Gitana Kadžienė

“…A lower coefficient of variation indicates that the analytical method is less sensitive to various interferences, resulting in more reliable data. …”
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Conscious and Correct Use of Biostatistical Methods in Medical Researches: From Planning to Reporting the Results - Part II by Erdem Karabulut, Mehmet Ali Sungur

“…In this part of the review, statistical tests utilized to examine hypotheses regarding population parameters on a representative sample, which forms the fundamentals of inferential statistics are discussed. …”
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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

“…This will help generate ideas for more accessible and sustainable PC-in-place. Phase III will comprise a multi-phased, consensus-based approach to identify priority areas of need, as decided by FCs and professionals, and develop a short Caregivers Assessment Tool (CAT). …”
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Comprehensive Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory, Antiproliferative and Neuroprotective Properties of Cauliflower after Dehydration by Different Drying Methods by Antonio Vega-Galvez, Alexis Pasten, Elsa Uribe, Nicol Mejias, Michael Araya, René L. Vidal, Gabriela Valenzuela-Barra, Carla Delporte

“…Moreover, VFD samples retained hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives and glucosinolates to a greater extent than other methods. …”
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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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Analysis of Bacterial Communities and Prediction of Functions and Phenotypes in the Preparation of High Temperature Daqu Using Different Methods by Huijun ZHAO, Yurong WANG, Qiangchuan HOU, Haibo ZHANG, Longxin TIAN, Mingbo YE, Zhuang GUO

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Malaria incidence in children in South-West Burkina Faso: comparison of active and passive case detection methods. by Alfred B Tiono, David T Kangoye, Andrea M Rehman, Désiré G Kargougou, Youssouf Kaboré, Amidou Diarra, Esperance Ouedraogo, Issa Nébié, Alphonse Ouédraogo, Brenda Okech, Paul Milligan, Sodiomon B Sirima

“…This study also enabled the planning of a malaria vaccine trial.<h4>Methods</h4>Households with young children, located within 5 kilometers of a health facility, were randomized to one of two malaria surveillance methods. …”
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Solid Waste Treatment Using Multi-Criteria Decision Support Methods Case Study Lattakia City by Raed Jafar, Zahraa Alhindawee, Haytham Shahin, Adel Awad

“…Therefore, solid waste management poses a special challenge to decision-makers by choosing the appropriate tool that supports strategic decisions in choosing municipal solid waste treatment methods and evaluating their management systems. As the human is primarily responsible for the formation of waste, this study aims to measure the degree of environmental awareness in the Lattakia Governorate from the point of view of the research sample members and to discuss the effect of the studied variables (place of residence, educational level, gender, age, and professional status) on the level of environmental awareness. …”
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Gamifying Engagement in Spatial Crowdsourcing: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study on Gamification Impact Among University Students by Felipe Vergara-Borge, Diego López-de-Ipiña, Mikel Emaldi, Cristian Olivares-Rodríguez, Zaheer Khan, Kamran Soomro

“…These findings provide actionable guidance for designing more adaptive, motivating, and inclusive citizen science solutions, underscoring the importance of mixed-methods evaluation in understanding complex engagement processes. …”
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Investigating the Effects of Heating Rate and Granulation on Extracted Oil-Shale using Microwaves and Conventional Heating Methods by Hassan Naderi, Ali Shekarifard, Jaber Taheri shakib

“…It was found that microwave pyrolysis yielded more oil produced than the conventional method and improved the quality of the oil. …”
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Unlocking the secrets of extroverted learners: a mixed-methods dive into English language learning strategies and preferences by Le Thanh Thao, Pham Trut Thuy, Thieu Thi Hai Yen, Nguyen Anh Thi, Phuong Hoang Yen, Huynh Thi Anh Thu, Nguyen Huong Tra

“…This may culminate in a more personalized and effective language learning experience, intensifying motivation and success in language acquisition. …”
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Nursing and midwifery students’ perceptions of sign language training in Ghana: relevance, instructional methods, and assessment practices by Albert Opoku, Mustapha Bin Usman, Thomas Asafo Adjei, Bright Owusu-Afriyie, William Opoku

“…Method A cross-sectional survey design was employed using a standardised questionnaire to collect data from a convenience sample of 468 s and final-year nursing and midwifery students who had completed a sign language course. …”
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