Women’s health-related vulnerabilities in natural disaster-affected areas of Bangladesh: a mixed-methods study protocol by Syadani Riyad Fatema

“…The study aims to explore women’s experience of physical and psychological health vulnerabilities with primary causes in natural disaster-affected areas of Bangladesh.Methods and analysis This is an exploratory mixed-method study comprising survey and in-depth interviews with equal priority to identify physical and psychological health vulnerabilities of women living in natural disaster-affected areas of Bangladesh. …”
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Comparing performances of different statistical models and multiple threshold methods in a nested association mapping population of wheat by Karansher S. Sandhu, Adrienne B. Burke, Lance F. Merrick, Michael O. Pumphrey, Arron H. Carter

“…Furthermore, significant threshold methods play an equally important role for controlling spurious associations. …”
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A mixed methods exploration of motor imagery in autistic and non-autistic adults: Diverse experiences and implications for interventions. by Molly Brillinger, Ying Bai, April Karlinsky, Timothy N Welsh, Ellen Poliakoff, Emma Gowen

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Evaluation of machine learning methods for forecasting turbidity in river networks using Sentinel-2 remote sensing data by Victor Oliveira Santos, Paulo Alexandre Costa Rocha, Jesse Van Griensven Thé, Bahram Gharabaghi

“…Turbidity is an important indicator of river water quality and of great interest to improve the data acquisition methods and efficiency of decision support systems for sustainable ecosystem management. …”
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A Review of Deep Learning-Based Remote Sensing Image Caption: Methods, Models, Comparisons and Future Directions by Ke Zhang, Peijie Li, Jianqiang Wang

“…Furthermore, we compare and analyze the results of the latest models and the pros and cons of different deep learning methods. Lastly, future directions of RSIC are suggested. …”
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New Methods for Predicting Strain Demand of Arctic Gas Pipelines across Permafrost under Frost Heave Displacement by Xinze Li, Qingbai Wu, Huijun Jin

“…The comparison results have proved their high accuracy and lower running time cost. The proposed new methods can be applied in the strain-based pipeline design and safety evaluation of pipelines in service. …”
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Methods for tree cover extraction from high resolution orthophotos and airborne LiDAR scanning in Spanish dehesas by I. Borlaf-Mena, M. A. Tanase, A. Gómez-Sal

“…An alternative is the extraction of tree cover from aerial imagery using automated methods, on spectral derivate products (i.e. NDVI) or LiDAR point clouds. …”
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USING IN VITRO-METHODS FOR PROPAGATION AND PRODUCING SECONDARY METABOLITES FROM EUROPEAN PENNYROYAL PLANTS (MENTHA PULEGIUM L.) by M.M. MOUBARAK, M. Y. CHEREDNICHENKO

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Effectiveness and Stakeholder Views of Community-Based Allied Health on Acute Care Utilization: A Mixed Methods Review by Tian EJ, Martin P, Ingram LA, Kumar S

“…Esther Jie Tian,1 Priya Martin,2,* Lewis A Ingram,3 Saravana Kumar1,* 1Innovation, IMPlementation And Clinical Translation (IIMPACT in Health), Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; 2School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia; 3Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Esther Jie Tian, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, South Australia, 5001, Australia, Tel +61 8 830 21300, Email jie.tian@mymail.unisa.edu.auAbstract: The aim of this mixed methods systematic review was to synthesize contemporary evidence on effectiveness of community-based allied health (AH) services on acute care utilizations and views from relevant stakeholders. …”
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USING IN VITRO-METHODS FOR PROPAGATION AND PRODUCING SECONDARY METABOLITES FROM EUROPEAN PENNYROYAL PLANTS (MENTHA PULEGIUM L.) by M.M. MOUBARAK, M. Y. CHEREDNICHENKO

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USING IN VITRO-METHODS FOR PROPAGATION AND PRODUCING SECONDARY METABOLITES FROM EUROPEAN PENNYROYAL PLANTS (MENTHA PULEGIUM L.) by M.M. MOUBARAK, M. Y. CHEREDNICHENKO

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Evaluation of the HAL® lumbar type exoskeleton in long-term care: protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study by Sebastian Hofstetter, Pascal Müller, Dominik Behr, Suenye Thal, Motoaki Komiya, Stefan Dowiasch, Patrick Jahn

“…Specifically, the study assesses whether the exoskeleton can reduce self-reported lower back pain and improve the ergonomic conditions for caregivers.MethodsThis is a non-randomized, exploratory interventional feasibility study using a mixed-methods design. …”
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The Impact of Integrated Project-Based Learning and Flipped Classroom on Students’ Computational Thinking Skills: Embedded Mixed Methods by Muh Fitrah, Anastasia Sofroniou, Caly Setiawan, Widihastuti Widihastuti, Novi Yarmanetti, Melinda Puspita Sari Jaya, Jontas Gayuh Panuntun, Arfaton Arfaton, Septrisno Beteno, Ika Susianti

“…The results of this study suggest that further research could explore other methodologies, such as grounded theory and case studies integrated with e-learning, and emphasize visual analysis methods, such as using photo elicitation to explore thinking skills.…”
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Testing the reliability of geometric morphometric and computer vision methods to identify carnivore agency using Bi-Dimensional information by Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, Marina Vegara-Riquelme, Juan Palomeque-González, Blanca Jiménez-García, Gabriel Cifuentes-Alcobendas, Marcos Pizarro-Monzo, Elia Organista, Enrique Baquedano

“…In contrast, our study demonstrates that CV approaches, through Deep Learning (DL), using convolutional neural networks (DCNN), and Few-Shot Learning (FSL) models, classify experimental tooth pits with 81% and 79.52% accuracy, respectively, being equally efficient at classification. However, a limitation in CV methods occurs when applied to the fossil record, as BSM undergo dynamic transformations over time. …”
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Effects of Teaching Methods on Academic Performance of Pupils in Mathematics In Primary Schools of Bufundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Byarugaba, Joseph

“…The study assessed the effects of teaching methods on pupils' academic performance in mathematics in primary schools of the Bufundi sub-county, Rubanda district. …”
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Comparison of different electrotherapy methods and exercise therapy in shoulder impingement syndrome: A prospective randomized controlled trial by Sevtap Gunay Ucurum, Derya Ozer Kaya, Yasemin Kayali, Ayhan Askin, Mustafa Agah Tekindal

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to assess and compare the effects of different electrotherapy methods and exercise therapy on pain, function and quality of life in shoulder impingement syndrome. …”
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Identifying potential three key targets gene for septic shock in children using bioinformatics and machine learning methods by Wei Guo, Hao Chen, Feng Wang, Yingjiao Chi, Wei Zhang, Shan Wang, Kezhu Chen, Hong Chen

“…This study aims to use bioinformatics and machine learning algorithms to identify key genes and pathways associated with fatal sepsis in children, and provide theoretical basis for rational drug use in follow-up TCM treatment.MethodsGene expression profiles were obtained from the GEO database (GSE4607) for 15 blank patients and 14 children with sepsis death. …”
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Reporting and risk of bias of prediction models based on machine learning methods in preterm birth: A systematic review by Qiuyu Yang, Xia Fan, Xiao Cao, Weijie Hao, Jiale Lu, Jia Wei, Jinhui Tian, Min Yin, Long Ge

“…Abstract Introduction There was limited evidence on the quality of reporting and methodological quality of prediction models using machine learning methods in preterm birth. This systematic review aimed to assess the reporting quality and risk of bias of a machine learning‐based prediction model in preterm birth. …”
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Examining Nonverbal Communication in Dyadic Interactions With Virtual Humans Using an Integrated Coding System: Mixed Methods Analysis by Analay Perez, Rae Sakakibara, Srikar Baireddy, Michael D Fetters, Timothy C Guetterman

“…We developed a joint display to visually represent the integration of quantitative and qualitative coding methods and developed person-level meta-inferences. …”
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Effectiveness of minimally invasive methods (laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy and percutaneous ethanol sclerotherapy) in the treatment of Plummer’s disease by O.A. Tovkai, V.O. Palamarchuk, N.V. Smolovyk, P.O. Lishchynskyi, L.V. Stotska, A.R. Yatsiv, V.V. Kuts

“…The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of minimally invasive methods, such as laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) and its combination with percutaneous ethanol ablation (PEA), in treating toxic thyroid adenomas. …”
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