Comprehensive Characterization and Metamorphic Control Analysis of Full Apertures in Different Coal Ranks within Deep Coal Seams by Qi Li, Yong Wu, Lei Qiao

“…The degree of metamorphism increased, and the microporous structure became more regular.…”
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Evaluation of the River Salinity Changes using Hydrochemical Method in Arid Area (Case Study: Namaklan River, Ilam) by Maryam Mousavi, Noredin Rostami, Haji Karimi

“…Initially, base map of the study area, stream network and geological formations were prepared, and then, the suitable sample points were identified. Formerly, by field survey, data of the source of water and the other 7 points were obtained at random interval method during the four seasons of the year, which the point 7 and 8 were located on the Godarkhosh River. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Competency-Based Didactic Approach (CBDA) in Pediatric Nursing Education: A Mixed-Method Study by Amal Murad, Eman Mater

“…CBDA improved students’ performance by emphasizing their active participation in the learning processes through the application of didactic principles in the nursing education with clear plans that clarified teaching strategies and assessment methods. CBDM is more applicable in nursing courses and improve learning outcomes and curriculum design.…”
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Current Use and Barriers to Healthcare Service Utilization Among Afghan Women Refugees: A Mixed-Method Study by Zahra Moudi, Sedighe S. Mollashahi, Narges Nouri, Maryam Zaboli, Leyla Arabnezhad

“…Purposeful sampling was used to select Afghan women refugees from birth centers. …”
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in urban settings in three sub-Saharan African countries (SeroCoV): a study protocol for a household-based cross-sectional prevalence study using two-s... by John Amuasi, Raphaël Rakotozandrindrainy, Ali Sie, Daniel Eibach, Aurélia Souares, Eva Lorenz, Jürgen May, Wibke Loag, Christina Deschermeier, Daniela Fusco, Dominik Benke, Rivo A Rakotoarivelo, Mandranto Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Anthony Afum-Adjei Awuah, Nicole Struck

“…Here, we present the study protocol for a SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence estimation in the general population of Burkina Faso, Ghana and Madagascar in 2021.Methods and analysis The SeroCoV study is a household-based cross-sectional prevalence investigation in persons aged 10 years and older living in urban areas in six cities using a two-stage geographical cluster sampling method stratified by age and sex. …”
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Evaluation of the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders and work posture analysis by RULA method in workers of an auto- part manufacturing company by M Mostaghaci, MH Davari, F Mollaei, M Salehi, AH Mehrparvar

“…The method of sampling was census. We used NMQ and RULA method for evaluation of MSDs and Work postures. …”
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FsDAOD: Few-shot domain adaptation object detection for heterogeneous SAR image by Siyuan Zhao, Yong Kang, Hang Yuan, Guan Wang, Hui Wang, Shichao Xiong, Ying Luo

“…It is then asserted that confidence-based sample separation methods can improve detection efficiency by adjusting the model to prioritize the identification of more easily detected objects, but this may lead to incorrect decisions for more challenging instances. …”
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Presenting a Model for Color Effectiveness in Marketing Using Consumer Neuroscience: A Sequential Exploratory Mixed-Methods Approach by Allahyar Ghasemi, Ahmad Rahchamani, Hamidreza Saeednia

“…To elicit experts’ opinions in the field of marketing, university teachers in the fields of marketing, cognitive science, and neuroscience were interviewed and to elicit experts’ opinions in the field of graphics, CEOs of advertising companies, advertising managers, and design managers of such companies were interviewed. The applied sampling methods were non-probability purposive (judgmental) and theoretical sampling. …”
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A Blueberry Maturity Detection Method Integrating Attention-Driven Multi-Scale Feature Interaction and Dynamic Upsampling by Haohai You, Zhiyi Li, Zhanchen Wei, Lijuan Zhang, Xinhua Bi, Chunguang Bi, Xuefang Li, Yunpeng Duan

“…Additionally, the neck integrates a dynamic sampling technique, replacing traditional upsampling methods, allowing for more precise feature integration during feature transfer from P5 to P4 and P4 to P3. …”
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Evaluation of Finger Movement Impairment Level Recognition Method Based on Fugl-Meyer Assessment Using Surface EMG by Adhe Rahmatullah Sugiharto Suwito P, Ayumi Ohnishi, Yudith Dian Prawitri, Riries Rulaningtyas, Tsutomu Terada, Masahiko Tsukamoto

“…In contrast to our previous work, this study provided a better and more reliable recognition result with improved experimental settings, such as an increased sampling frequency, EMG channels, and extensive patient data. …”
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Assessing racial disparities in healthcare expenditure using generalized propensity score weighting by Jiajun Liu, Yi Liu, Yunji Zhou, Roland A. Matsouaka

“…Overall, the OWATT emerges as a promising estimation method; it retains the available information from all samples, avoids subjectivity (inherent to choosing thresholds by its competitors) and mitigates judiciously pernicious inferential effects (such as the inflated variance estimates) by extreme propensity score weights. …”
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Effects of different mulching methods with apple branch fragments on soil nutrients, growth and development of apple trees and fruit quality by LI Linyu, CAO Yufei, LÜ Deguo, QIN Sijun

“…Comprehensively analyzing the effects of different mulching methods with apple crushed branches on soil properties, it was found that crushed branches + ground cloth mulching may be a more beneficial mulching method for actual production.…”
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EXAMINATION OF INDIGENOUS STORAGE METHODS OF COWPEA (Vigna Unguiculata) IN MUBI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA by Aliyu ABDULLAHI, Ibrahim S. USMAN, Abdulhameed A. GIREI, Gambo ISMAIL

“…Eight indigenous storage methods were identified and the use of air tight container, neem leaves/ oil and finger pepper were found to be more effective. …”
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RSNC-YOLO: A Deep-Learning-Based Method for Automatic Fine-Grained Tuna Recognition in Complex Environments by Wenjie Xu, Hui Fang, Shengchi Yu, Shenglong Yang, Haodong Yang, Yujia Xie, Yang Dai

“…In contrast, an intelligent, real-time identification system can reduce the need for human labor, assist in more accurate identification, and enhance transparency in fisheries’ management. …”
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Validation of the Automatic Real-Time Monitoring of Airborne Pollens in China Against the Reference Hirst-Type Trap Method by Yiwei Liu, Wen Shao, Xiaolan Lei, Wenpu Shao, Zhongshan Gao, Jin Sun, Sixu Yang, Yunfei Cai, Zhen Ding, Na Sun, Songqiang Gu, Li Peng, Zhuohui Zhao

“…<b>Background:</b> There is a lack of automatic real-time monitoring of airborne pollens in China and no validation study has been performed. <b>Methods:</b> Two-year continuous automatic real-time pollen monitoring (n = 437) was completed in 2023 (3 April–31 December) and 2024 (1 April–30 November) in Shanghai, China, in parallel with the standard daily pollen sampling(n = 437) using a volumetric Hirst sampler (Hirst-type trap, according to the European standard). …”
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A Comparative Study of Conventional Pap Smear and Liquid‐Based Cytology by Kldiashvili Ekaterina, Khuntsaria Irakli, Kekelia Elene, Mamiseishvili Ana, Abuladze Mariam

“…While the conventional Pap smear has been the primary screening method, its limitations in sensitivity and sample adequacy have led to the development of liquid‐based cytology (LBC). …”
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Complex Assessment of the Functional State of the Urinary System in Preclinical Studies. Part 1. Instrumental and Laboratory Assessment Methods (Review) by M. V. Miroshnikov, K. T. Sultanova, M. N. Makarova, N. M. Faustova, S. O. Khan, E. A. Loseva

“…A more in-depth analysis should involve histological and immunohistochemical methods to examine the urinary tissues of laboratory animals.…”
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Characterization and simulation of conglomerate reservoirs using core data of Triassic Baikouquan Formation, Mahu Depression by Xiangyang Li, Fengxia Li, Zhiwen Huang, Hancheng Ji, Haibo Wang, Liang Chen, Zhonghao Zhang, Xukai Shi

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The risks, benefits, and resource implications of different diets in gastrostomy-fed children: The YourTube mixed method study by Lorna Fraser, Andre Bedendo, Mark O’Neill, Johanna Taylor, Julia Hackett, Karen Horridge, Janet Cade, Gerry Richardson, Thai Han Phung, Bryony Beresford, Alison McCarter, Catherine Hewitt

“…Aim To compare safety, outcomes and resource use of those on home-blended diets compared to formula diets. Methods A mixed-methods study of gastrostomy-fed children. …”
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C-index: A novel method to assess surgical morbidity in obstetric and gynecological surgery: A retrospective study by Chanil Deshan Ekanayake, Arunasalam Pathmeswaran, Sakshara Ranasinghe, Amritha Sridaran, Yeshmitha Madanayake, Samurdika Nishamalee

“…Background: There is a need to develop a method of assessing the outcomes of surgery that is as accurate as studying complications, more objective than patient-reported outcome measures and easier than cost-effective analysis. …”
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