Arts on prescription intervention for primary healthcare patients with poor mental health or social isolation: a mixed-method study by Anita Jensen, Anders Halling, Mirnabi Pirouzifard, Martin Lindström

“…Findings should be interpreted with caution due to small sample size.…”
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Influence of the nature of organic solvents on the process of separation of antioxidative additive in a transformer oil by a gas-chromatographic method by Duy Hung Nguyen, Yu. V. Snigireva, A. V. Taneeva, V. F. Novikov

“…Experiments were performed on a chromatograph of Chromosomes GC -1000 with a flame ionization detector and a quartz capillary column 30 m long, 0.32 mm in diamet er, filled with a fixed liquid phase Valko Bond VB-WAX P/n with a film thickness of 0.5 microns. The sample was dosed into the gas-liquid chromatograph injector using an automatic liquid dispenser DAZH-23, designed for entering up to twenty-three samples of sorbates and controlled by a computer with the appropriate software.METHODS. …”
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New screening and quantification method by UHPLC-MS/MS of 36 new synthetic cathinones in hair. Application to real cases by Alfredo Fabrizio Lo Faro, Anastasio Tini, Giorgi Kobidze, Giulio Mannocchi, Massimo Gottardi, Francesco Paolo Busardò, Giuseppe Basile, Bezhan Chakvetadze

“…The methodology was successfully validated according to the Organization Scientific Area Committee guidelines, with linearity (r2 ≥ 0.99) from LOQ to 500 pg/mg concentrations for all the compounds investigated. This method was subsequently applied to nine hair samples positive for ten different synthetic cathinones. …”
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Effect of grinding wheel type and cooling method on grinding quality of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites by Ben WANG, Jiajie TANG, Hongdi CHU, Qi ZHANG

“…Therefore, from the perspective of processing performance and durability, the sintered diamond grinding wheel in grinding SiCf/SiC composite materials shows better comprehensive performance, especially under water-cooled conditions, where processing quality and stability are more advantageous.Discussion and optimization suggestionsBased on experimental data analysis, to optimize the grinding process of SiCf/SiC composites, the grinding wheel type and cooling method should be reasonably selected according to different processing stages. …”
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DETECTION OF Staphylococcus aureus FROM LOCAL AND IMPORTED CHICKEN IN DUHOK PROVINCE/KURDISTAN REGION OF IRAQ USING CONVENTIONAL AND MOLECULAR METHODS by Rezheen F. Abdulrahman

“…The results indicate that PCR assay seem to be more specific fordetection of S. aureus in food sample and appear to be more reliable than conventionalmethods for assessing bacteriological safety of food. …”
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Influence of Copper Stoichiometric Composition and Compaction Method on Mechanical Properties of Cu_xSe Thermoelectric Materials by Fani Stergioudi, Georgios Skordaris, Maria Pappa, Nikolaos Michailidis, Vasileios Pavlidis, Dimitrios Stathokostopoulos, Aikaterini Teknetzi, Lamprini Malletzidou, George Vourlias, Georgios Maliaris, Ioanna K. Sfampa

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Cyclic voltammetry as a method for determining the viability of seeds: a case study on silver maple (Acer saccharinum L.) by Magdalena Trusiak, Danuta Zielińska, Paulina Luśnia, Tomasz Mikołajczyk, Marcin Michalak, Beata P. Plitta-Michalak

“…Consequently, developing highly effective analytical methods to measure the antioxidant capacity of stored seeds is becoming increasingly critical. …”
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Bridging the Gap: A Mixed-Methods Study on Factors Influencing Breast Cancer Clinicians’ Decisions to Use Clinical Prediction Models by Mary Ann E. Binuya, Sabine C. Linn, Annelies H. Boekhout, Marjanka K. Schmidt, Ellen G. Engelhardt

“…We aimed to identify the factors influencing breast cancer clinicians’ decisions to adopt prediction models and assess their relative importance. Methods. We conducted a mixed-methods study, beginning with semi-structured interviews, followed by a nationwide online survey. …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: the FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation by Nicola E Walsh, Alice Berry, Serena Halls, Rachel Thomas, Hannah Stott, Cathy Liddiard, Zoe Anchors, Fiona Cramp, Margaret E Cupples, Peter Williams, Heather Gage, Dan Jackson, Paula Kersten, Dave Foster, Justin Jagosh

“…There was no evidence to determine whether the model was more clinically efficacious or cost-effective than GP-led models of care. …”
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Direct oral penicillin challenge in secondary care with low-risk patients: the SPACE mixed-methods study with cost-effectiveness analysis by Mamidipudi Thirumala Krishna, Yogini H Jani, Iestyn Williams, Ruben Mujica-Mota, Rebecca Bestwick, Michele Siciliano, Robert Michael West, Rashmeet Bhogal, Bee Yean Ng, Kornelija Kildonaviciute, Rachel Pollard, Nicola Jones, Louise Dunsmure, Mairead McErlean, Neil Powell, Chidanand C Hullur, Ariyur Balaji, Jonathan Sandoe, Amena Warner, Ron Daniels, Caroline Thomas, Siraj A Misbah, Louise Savic

“…We used Monte Carlo simulation methods to produce estimates of sampling uncertainty of costs in the form of 95% credible intervals (95% CrI). …”
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Investigation of the differences in volatile organic compounds of sesame oil under different processing methods using GC-IMS and electronic nose by Wen Ai, Wen Ai, Xinyi Yin, Xinyi Yin, Shijia Zhang, Shijia Zhang, Ziran Yu, Ziran Yu, Yuqing Liu, Yuqing Liu, Dan Huang

“…The sesame oil produced via the water substitution method was rich in more than 42 VOCs, including Cyclopentanone, 1-Pentanol and had a more unique and richer flavor; the sesame oil produced via the cold-pressing method contains 4 VOCs, for example, γ -terpinene with an original fruity flavor; and the sesame oil processed by the hot-pressing method was rich in 29 VOCs, including 2-methyl-1-propanol, and had a better fat aroma.DiscussionThis study helps to improve the quality and flavor of sesame oil from the perspective of volatile components, facilitating technological innovation and industrial upgrades.…”
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Newborn thermal care practices in two urban slums in southern Ghana: evidence from a concurrent mixed methods study by Edward Akolgo Adimazoya, John Kumuuori Ganle, Emmanuel Asampong, Franklin Glozah, Philip Baba Adongo

“…This paper examined newborn thermal care practices in two large urban slums in the southern part of Ghana. Methods The data used for this paper comes from a concurrent mixed methods cross sectional study that was conducted in two large urban slums (Ashaiman and Sodom and Gomorrah) in Accra. …”
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From Sun to Snack: Different Drying Methods and Their Impact on Crispiness and Consumer Acceptance of <i>Royal Gala</i> Apple Snacks by Lisete Fernandes, Pedro B. Tavares, Carla Gonçalves

“…Consumer testing highlighted greater acceptance and consensus for SDA and ODA samples in terms of texture and overall appeal, whereas CCA and CFA received more polarized opinions. …”
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Evaluation of two methods for counting residual leukocytes in leukoreduced packed red cells: Flow cytometry and fully automated cell counter by Mamta Shah, Nidhi Bhatnagar, Sangita Shah, Falguni Pandav, Hetali Shah, Anupa Dixit, Trupti Shetty, Pushkar Admane, Ankur Lath, Prakash Suvasia

“…The average rWBC count for all LR-PRC units as per flowcytometry method was 3.1 × 106/bag. There were 5 LR-PRC units with rWBC count more than 5 × 106/bag which did not fulfill the minimum quality control criteria of LR-PRCs as per the Indian standards (DGHS). …”
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Femoral fixation methods for hamstring graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A network meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. by Shixin Nie, Shuqing Zhou, Wei Huang

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>CP, CB and IS fixations have comparable clinical performance, while CP fixation is most likely to be the optimum fixation technique for hamstring graft in ACL reconstruction. Future larger-sample studies of high quality comparing these techniques in more clinical outcomes are required.…”
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Perceived shifts in routine vaccine confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kinshasa Province, DRC: A mixed-methods approach. by Alix Boisson-Walsh, Patrick Ngimbi, Camille E Morgan, Angela M Stover, Nana Mbonze, Sarah Ntambua, Jolie Matondo, Marcel Yotebieng, Melchior M Kashamuka, Linda James, Jonathan B Parr, Samuel Mampunza, Peyton Thompson

“…From April 2022 to February 2023, we administered the SVC tool to a purposive sample of 41 participants: 7 vaccinees, 23 willing to receive HBV vaccine, and 11 refusers. …”
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Metal contamination in sediments of River Kalu, Maharashtra, India: Insights from pollution indices, health risk evaluation, and multivariate methods by Sayli Salgaonkar, Akshay Botle, Rahul Tiwari, Gayatri Barabde

“…The metal pollution of sediments of Kalu River in Maharashtra, India, was analyzed using pollution indices and multivariate methods, with health risk evaluation to gauge the carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic effects of metals on human population. …”
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Association of tobacco purchasing behaviors with tobacco use by user groups during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods analysis. by Nikita G Kute, David L Ashley, Claire A Spears, Amy L Nyman, Katherine C Henderson, Vuong V Do, Jidong Huang, Lucy Popova

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To understand changes in purchasing behaviors and use of tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and cigarettes among different tobacco user groups during the COVID-19 pandemic using a mixed methods approach.<h4>Methods</h4>A quantitative online survey was conducted in October-November 2020 using a national probability sample of US adults (N = 1,460) comprising exclusive cigarette smokers (n = 1,080), dual users of both cigarettes and e-cigarettes (n = 143), and exclusive e-cigarette users (n = 237). …”
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Analysis of factors associated with the non-use of modern contraceptive methods among multiparous women in Kisangani City, Democratic Republic of the Congo by E. W. Kitoko, B. F. Mukandu, U. G. Wembodinga, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, M. Mawunu, M. R. Mbungu

“…The adoption of modern contraceptive methods (MCM) is critical for improving reproductive health and ensuring effective birth control. …”
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The effect of fabrication methods on the physical properties of Sumberejo kenaf fiber - Polyurethane foam core sandwich composite for sustainable building construction by Ilva Zahrotin, Ariadne L. Juwono, Januar P. Siregar, Seto Roseno, Saeful Rohman, Eryanti Kalembang

“…The results demonstrated that sandwich composites employing the VARI method had a lower percentage of water absorption (3.95 ± 0.38 %) than cold press method (7.21 ± 0.67 %). …”
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