Efficient base metal exploration in northern New Brunswick, Canada through a hybrid ANN integrated with ABC and PSO methods by Claire Dusabemariya, Wei Qian, Romuald Bagaragaza, Ajibola Richard Faruwa, Ali Mossad

“…By integrating Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) with metaheuristic algorithms, specifically Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), the research optimizes resistivity inversion techniques to enhance geophysical exploration. Field data were collected from the Nash Creek region in New Brunswick, Canada, utilizing electromagnetic (EM) surveys and Direct Current/Induced Polarization (DC/IP) methods across six survey lines configured with a Wenner array and 10-m electrode spacing. …”
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Enhancing employee well-being through a culturally adapted training program: a mixed-methods study in South Africa by Anurag Shekhar, Musawenkosi D. Saurombe, Renjini Mary Joseph

“…This study evaluates The Good Life training program—a participatory, multi-component training intervention—on employee well-being, engagement and stress in South Africa.MethodsEmploying an exploratory, quasi-experimental, explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, we collected quantitative data from 50 South African respondents across three delivery formats (four half-days online, two full-days in classroom, and four half-days in classroom) at pre-training and 3 months post-training using five validated scales (PSS-4, UWES-3, SWLS, FS, WEMWBS-14). …”
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Collection and Analysis of Repeated Speech Samples: Methodological Framework and Example Protocol by Nicholas Cummins, Lauren Louise White, Zahia Rahman, Catriona Lucas, Tian Pan, Ewan Carr, Faith Matcham, Johnny Downs, Richard Dobson, Thomas F Quatieri, Judith Dineley

“…MethodsWe developed a collection and feature extraction protocol based on a thematic literature review to enable a controlled investigation of within-individual speech variability in healthy individuals. …”
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Sociodemographic factors are related to hair sample collection in economically marginalized families by Jiying Ling, Dalton Goodwin, Charles Given

“…Aim: Limited research has explored factors influencing participants' decisions to consent to and complete hair sample collection. This study examined the relationships of sociodemographics, perceived stress and coping with hair sample collection among children aged 3–5 years and parents.Research design & methods: Data were analyzed from 188 parent-child dyads. …”
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Comprehensive Environmental Impact Analysis of Dry Processing Methods for Specialty Coffee Beans in Bondowoso, Indonesia Using Life Cycle Assessment by Andik Irawan, Harifara Rabemanolontsoa, Benjamin C. McLellan

“…For that purpose, this study used life cycle assessment (LCA) to assess the environmental impact of coffee production, specifically focusing on the global warming potential (GWP) of dry methods (DMs). Data were collected from pilot plant operations in Bondowoso, Indonesia, covering the process from cherry beans (CBs) to coffee powder (CP). …”
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Identification of Behavioral, Clinical, and Psychological Antecedents of Acute Stimulant Poisoning: Development and Implementation of a Mixed Methods Psychological Autopsy Study by Marley Antolin Muñiz, Vanessa M McMahan, Xochitl Luna Marti, Sarah Brennan, Sophia Tavasieff, Luke N Rodda, James Knoll, Phillip O Coffin

“…Upon completion of at least one informant interview conducted by staff with bachelor’s or master’s degrees, we collected OCME, medical record, and substance use disorder treatment data for the decedent. …”
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Burnout among Chinese EFL university instructors: a mixed-methods exploration of school climate, job demands, and emotion regulation by Lvliang Li, Lvliang Li, Lvliang Li

“…Quantitative data were collected from 478 Chinese EFL university instructors using scales assessing perceived school climate, challenging job demands, emotion regulation, and burnout; these data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. …”
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Knowledge–Behavior Relationships and Technology Adoption Among Patients With Diabetes: A Mixed‐Methods Analysis of Smart Foot Care Technology by Ting‐Ting Yeh, Jawl‐Shan Huang, Yun‐Chieh Chou

“…However, the factors influencing its adoption, particularly the relationship between knowledge, behavior, and technology acceptance, remain poorly understood. Methods A mixed‐methods design was employed, integrating quantitative and qualitative data. …”
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A scoping review of statistical methods used to report EORTC QLQ-C30 quality of life scores measured longitudinally by Rosie A. Harris, Chris A. Rogers, Jessica Harris, Eric Lim

“…Nearly one third of studies did not apply any longitudinal analysis method (82/271, 30%). Missing data due to death was accounted for in 23/271 (8%) studies. …”
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Efficacy and safety of different fixation methods for acute syndesmosis injuries: protocol for a network meta-analysis of randomised and observational studies by Jie Shi, Weiwei Shen, Dongzi Tian, Yun Xue, Xiaowen Deng, Zhongshu Pu, Qiuming Gao

“…This network meta-analysis combining randomised and observational studies aims to determine the optimal fixation method for acute syndesmosis injuries.Methods and analysis Five electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data and Embase) will be comprehensively searched from their inception through 1 June 2025 for randomised and observational studies, published in English or Chinese, that compared two or more fixation methods for acute syndesmosis injuries. …”
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Assessment of the Global Fund-supported procurement and supply chain reforms at the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency: a mixed-methods study by Sunil Garg, Patrick Githendu, Linden Morrison, Abaleng Lesego, Tom Achoki, Tsion Tsegaye, Lawrence P.O. Were, George Sakvarelidze, Solomon Nigussie

“…Purposive and snowballing sampling techniques were applied for the qualitative methods, and the data collected was transcribed in full and subjected to thematic content analysis. …”
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Breeding value of leafy and root turnip samples from the VIR collection by D. L. Kornyukhin, A. M. Artemyeva

“…The purpose of the work: using the data of a long-term study of the VIR collection to identify valuable material for breeding.Methods. …”
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Validation of low-volume blood collection tubes for routine hematologic testing by Lippi Giuseppe, Martini Loredana, Cortivo Barbara, Zecchetto Chiara, Ferrari Anna

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Investigating the learning value of early clinical exposure among undergraduate medical students in Dubai: a convergent mixed methods study by Reem Al-Jayyousi, Nour Abu Mahfouz, Farah Otaki, Agnes Paulus, Katarzyna Czabanowska, Qamar Zaman, Masa AlAshkar, Adrian Stanley, Paddy Kilian

“…The data was collected using a tailormade survey to solicit both quantitative and qualitative feedback. …”
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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Digital Health Portal to Improve HIV Care Engagement Among Kenyan Youth: Mixed Methods Study by Eric Nturibi, Jared Mecha, Florence Kaara, Faith Musau, Christine Mwangi, Elizabeth Kubo, Albert Orwa

“…While qualitative data were also collected to inform portal development, this paper focuses exclusively on quantitative findings. …”
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Tumor tissue samples collection for scientific research in morphology and molecular oncology by O. R. Khabarov, B. D. Seferov, K. A. Aliev, D. V. Zima, E. P. Golubinskaya, E. Yu. Zyablitskaya

“…Is to describe the experience of creating a collection of biological images of tumor tissues and biomaterials, which are control samples, for scientific research in morphology and molecular oncology.Materials and methods. …”
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iSupport for rare dementias: a mixed-methods non-randomised feasibility study of an online self-help programme for carers by Bethan Naunton Morgan, Gill Windle, Carolien Lamers, in collaboration with the Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Impact project research team

“…Participants were recruited through the Rare Dementia Support Network (target N = 30). Data were collected through online interviews and self-report, including pre and post-intervention measures of depression, anxiety, burden and resilience. …”
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Comparison of statistical modelling methods for population-level gestational weight gain trajectories in ethnically diverse women in southeast Melbourne, Australia by Rui Wang, Cheryce Harrison, Sanjeeva Ranasinha, Helena J Teede, Joanne Enticott

“…We aimed to explore and determine the optimal statistical methods to accommodate data complexities such as nonlinearity, skewness and kurtosis and to model GWG trajectories from a large dataset of ethnically diverse pregnant women.Design and setting This is a retrospective, observational study of routinely collected health data from women with singleton pregnancies from 2017 to 2021 delivering at one of the largest hospital networks in Australia, located in southeast Melbourne.Participants There were 39 846 women with singleton pregnancies. …”
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Open-World Games’ Affordance of Cognitive Escapism, Relaxation, and Mental Well-Being Among Postgraduate Students: Mixed Methods Study by Ailin Anto, Arunima Basu, Rania Selim, Thomas Foscht, Andreas Benedikt Eisingerich

“…Quantitative data were collected using standardized questionnaires to measure open-world games’ affordance of cognitive escapism, relaxation, and well-being. …”
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Evaluation of multisectoral interprofessional collaboration for non-communicable disease management within a municipal setting: a mixed methods study by Salomey Asaah Denkyira, Kwaku Gyamfi Oppong, Daniel Boateng, Joseph Attakorah, Kwame Ohene Buabeng

“…Quantitative data was collected through online questionnaires. …”
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