A novel hybrid MCDM framework combining TOPSIS, PROMETHEE II, and VIKOR for peach drying method selection by Burak Gülmez

“…Data were collected from five industry experts through structured matrices. …”
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The Concept of Individual and Collective Grit from the Perspective of Quranic Education by Nikoo Dialameh, Fateme Shafiee, Zahra Moradi

“…The research method is descriptive-analytical and data analysis was done using thematic analysis method. …”
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A Microscale Framework for Seismic Stability Analysis of Bridge Pier Rocking Isolation Using the Discrete Element Method by Idowu Itiola, Usama El Shamy

“…This study presents a microscale framework for investigating the seismic stability of bridge-pier structures using the discrete element method (DEM), with a focus on rocking isolation mechanisms. …”
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Does the fulfillment of contraceptive method preferences affect contraceptive continuation? Evidence from urban Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal by Carolina Cardona, David Bishai, Phil Anglewicz

“…OBJECTIVE: We assessed whether the fulfillment of contraceptive preferences affected women’s decisions to continue, switch, or stop using contraception. METHODS: Data came from a panel of urban Kenyan, Nigerian, and Senegalese women collected between 2010–2015. …”
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An Online Estimation Method for the Equivalent Inertia Time Constant of Power Equipment Based on Node Power Flow Equations by Zhenghui Zhao, Xianan Wang, Jinhui Sun, Yubo Sun, Qian Zhang, Yang Wang

“…Real-time frequency and voltage phasor data are collected from system nodes using phasor measurement units. …”
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Analysis of Major Road Traffic Accident Causes Using a Combined Method of Association Rule and Complex Network by Shuai Huang, Cheng Jin, Tao Chen, ZhengWu Wang, Jie Wang

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The Usability of Hip Protectors: A Mixed-Method Study from the Perspectives of Singapore Nursing Home Care Staff by Tianma Xu, Yu Venedict Lim, Lynn Shi Xuan Wee, Yong Jean Shina Tan, Agnes Lishan Xue

“…Quantitative data on wear time were collected alongside qualitative insights from four repeated focus group discussions with care staff. …”
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Determination of FFB Raw Material Needs for CPO Production by Forecasting Method at PT. Socfindo Kebun Mata Pao by Mahrani Arfah*, Vivi Anggraini

“…The data collection method was used from the observations and study documents results. …”
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Research on the Classification Method of Tea Tree Seeds Quality Based on Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy and Improved DenseNet by Di Deng, Hao Li, Jiawei Luo, Jiachen Jiang, Hongbo Mu

“…Four types of tea tree seeds in different states were prepared, and their spectral data were collected and preprocessed using Savitzky–Golay (SG) filtering and wavelet transform. …”
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Complex Trauma and Mentalizing Ability in College Students With or Without Borderline Personality Disorder: A Mixed Method Approach by Ishita Lamba, Shweta Rai, Samir Kumar Praharaj, Sumita Rege

“…Participants in both groups were assessed on the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire and the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test to assess complex trauma and mentalizing ability, respectively. Qualitative data were collected through focused interviews using a phenomenological approach. …”
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Proposing a Novel Method for Optimal Location Finding Based on Machine Learning Algorithms and Gray Wolf Optimization by Fatemeh Heydari Pirbasti, Mahmoud Modiri, Kiamars Fathi-Hafshejani, Alireza Rashidi-Komijan

“…Cluster centers as were chosen as location of waste disposal. Proposed method is performed on collected data from the study area in Iran, Tehran province.  …”
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Monopulse Feature Extraction and Fault Diagnosis Method of Rolling Bearing under Low-Speed and Heavy-Load Conditions by Chang Liu, Gang Cheng, Xihui Chen, Yong Li

“…According to the rolling bearing local fault vibration mechanism, a monopulse feature extraction and fault diagnosis method of rolling bearing under low-speed and heavy-load conditions based on phase scan and CNN is proposed. …”
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A novel edge crop method and enhanced YOLOv5 for efficient wind turbine blade damage detection by Boyu Feng, Bo Liu, Li Song, Yongyan Chen, Xiaofeng Jiao, Baiqiang Wang

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Accurate Location Method for Abnormal Line Losses in Distribution Network Considering Topology Matching and Parameter Estimation in Grid by Haiyun An, Qian Zhou, Qiuwei Wu, Yufang Liu, Cheng Huang, Jiaxun Li

“…Secondly, a multi-objective optimization model is built employing the operation data collected by the measurement equipment, focusing on voltage and power estimation to form a parameter estimation model. …”
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A novel method for measuring heat injury in leaves provides insights into the sequence of processes of heat injury development by Clara Bertel, Gilbert Neuner

“…The new simple and rapid method requires only a minimal amount of leaf material and allows rapid collection of data on damaging temperatures for different plants, which is particularly important in the face of rapidly progressing climatic changes.…”
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Design Characteristics of the Zurich Handbags and Bayburt Purses in the Emir Collection by Safiye Sarı

“…The study was conducted using an ethnographic approach and a qualitative research method. It was carried out in two stages: in the first stage, historical data were collected, and the topic was discussed in general terms; then, collection data were collected through semi9structured interviews. …”
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Using the Newmark Sliding Block Method to Construct the Empirical Model of Permanent Displacement for Earthquake-Induced Landslides in China by Feng Liu, Faqiao Qian, Jie Liu, Chihui Guo, Hao Liu, Yahong Deng, Maosheng Zhang

“…Using the Newmark sliding block method and programming, permanent displacements for earthquake-induced landslides with varying yield accelerations were calculated. …”
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An Innovative Indoor Localization Method for Agricultural Robots Based on the NLOS Base Station Identification and IBKA-BP Integration by Jingjing Yang, Lihong Wan, Junbing Qian, Zonglun Li, Zhijie Mao, Xueming Zhang, Junjie Lei

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Presenting a model of political behavior based on the theory of shadow management in the public sector with a hybrid method by Ghorbanali Khazaei Pool, davood kiakojouri, Mohammad Javad Tghipourian

“…Abstract The aim of this study is to present a political behavior model based on shadow management theory in the public sector with the metasynthesis method. This study is qualitative in terms of data collection, and metasynthetic in terms of research implementation. …”
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A Pathological Diagnostic Method for Traditional Brick-Masonry Dwellings: A Case Study in Guangfu Ancient City by Qinghong Li, Tiejian Zhang, Yingming Fang, Fengzeng Lin

“…The traditional dwellings in the ancient city of Guangfu were used as a case study for the practical application of the methodology for analyzing the main types and causes of the damage of the dwellings by examining the damage information of the dwellings, collecting the environmental data of the damaged walls, and testing the mechanical properties of the damaged walls. …”
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