Antimicrobial Resistance in Non-typhoidal Salmonella from Retail Foods Collected in 2020 in China by Yujie Hu, Chenxi Zhang, Jing Zhang, Hongyuan Zhang, Yang Xiao, Shuangjia Dong, Yingyang Song, Yinping Dong, Yao Bai, Fengqin Li

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Evaluation of Simulation-based Training in Airway Management among Maiden Workshop Participants in Enugu, Nigeria: A Mixed-method Study by Nwosu ADG, Ossai EN, Amucheazi AO, Onyekwulu FA, Achi J, Ilo DI

“…The attendees of the aforementioned simulation-based airway management workshop were invited as participants for the workshop evaluation. A mixed-method research design encompassing focus-group discussions and questionnaire-based survey was used for data collection. …”
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Identifying the Soft Components of Digital Transformation and Designing the Model Resulting from them with the Method of Theme Analysis and Interpretive Structural Modeling by yasaman modaresi, Mir Ali Seyyed Naghavi, Habib Rood Saz, Iman Raeesi Vanani

“…The theme was done using the quantitative method of interpretive structural modeling. A semi-structured interview tool and a researcher-made questionnaire based on the content analysis of the interviews were used to collect information. …”
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Strengthening Cause of Death Statistics in Selected Districts of 3 States in India: Protocol for an Uncontrolled, Before-After, Mixed Method Study by Ashoo Grover, Saritha Nair, Saurabh Sharma, Shefali Gupta, Suyesh Shrivastava, Pushpendra Singh, Srikanta Kanungo, Senthanro Ovung, Charan Singh, Abdul Mabood Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Subrata Kumar Palo, Tapas Chakma, Anjali Bajaj

“…ResultsThe project has been funded, and regulatory approval has been obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee. The data collection process began in May 2023. The duration of the study will be for 24 months. …”
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A systematic review on environmental DNA (eDNA) Science: An eco-friendly survey method for conservation and restoration of fragile ecosystems by Ashish Sahu, Mahender Singh, Adnan Amin, Monisa Mehboob Malik, Shariq Nazir Qadri, Adnan Abubakr, S.Surya Teja, Shabir Ahmad Dar, Ishtiyaq Ahmad

“…This systematic review provides an overview of the standard methodological considerations for eDNA science, covering stages from sample collection to advanced bioinformatics processing. It addresses various pipelines, databases, and software tools, essential for accurate data interpretation. …”
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Ambulance clinicians’ perspectives on interprofessional collaboration in prehospital emergency care for older patients with complex care needs: a mixed-methods study by Ann-Therese Hedqvist, María Jiménez Herrera

“…In Phase 1, quantitative data were collected via an online survey completed by 118 ambulance clinicians (ACs). …”
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Suggestions for Designing Test Specimens and Testing Procedures to Impregnate Wood Material by Pre-vacuumed Immersion Method Realized Using a Special Device by İlker Usta

“…According to the experimental evidences that have been provided, it was observed that the preparation techniques for cuboids and plugs were suitable with each other in terms of the preservative uptake in either flow pathway, while the preparation process and the period of the data collection were shorter in plugs than that for cuboids. …”
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Identification and Ranking of Value Engineering indicators in the projects of the worn-out urban fabric of the North East Investment Company using the Fuzzy Delphi Method by Sayed Amir Reza Madarshahian, Ali Reza Afshari

“…The panel of research experts included the experts of North East Investment Company. Data collection was done using the fuzzy Delphi method and by sending questionnaires in three stages. …”
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A field-test of Not Deciding Alone to support Inuit with health decision making: co-production of a mixed methods study guided by aajiiqatigiingniq by Janet Jull, Kimberly Fairman, Aimo Akulukjuk, Felicia Adelaja, Parniga Akeeagok, Tina Akpalialuk, Ida Davidee, Mackenzie Daybutch, Treena Greene, Brittany Hesmer, Louisa Kipsigak, Theresa Koonoo, Kelly Morrisey, Rachel Nungnik, Carolyn Roberts, Jemimah Thomas, Meeka Uniuqsaraq, Malaya Zehr

“…Guided by aajiiqatigiingniq, a principle of collective decision-making and consensus-building, we co-produced a mixed-methods study to: (1) train Qikiqtani region community health representatives (CHRs) with a workshop, (2) develop a radio show and survey, and (3) assess the radio show with Inuit community members in the health system. …”
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Historical development of accelerometry measures and methods for physical activity and sedentary behavior research worldwide: A scoping review of observational studies of adults. by Kelly R Evenson, Elissa Scherer, Kennedy M Peter, Carmen C Cuthbertson, Stephanie Eckman

“…The review identified 155 observational studies of adults that collected accelerometry, utilizing a wide range of accelerometer data processing methods. …”
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Technology-Enabled Workplace Learning Through Rethinking Electronic Health Records to Support Performance Feedback: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Anna Janssen, Mia Nazir

“… BackgroundThe health sector collects a plethora of electronic health data via digital technologies, such as electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic medical records (EMRs). …”
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Mixed methods study protocol to examine perceptions of family medicine among long-term patients of a family medicine clinic in Japan by Tesshu Kusaba, Kotaro Sato, Ryoko Michinobu

“…The analysis will adopt a two-phase explanatory sequential mixed methods design. During phase I, quantitative data from participants’ medical records will be collected and reviewed, and patients’ perceptions of FM will be assessed through a questionnaire. …”
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Assessing the Time for Living and Caring (TLC) Study: Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study of a Web-Based Caregiver Intervention to Improve Respite by Amber D Thompson, Alexandra L Terrill, Michael Caserta, Bob Wong, Eli Iacob, Catharine Sparks, Louisa Stark, Rebecca L Utz

“…Additionally, this paper provides a blueprint for systematically evaluating multiple dimensions of feasibility, using various forms of mixed-methods data collected during intervention development and pilot testing of an intervention, which should help streamline the eventual implementation of effective interventions in real-world settings.…”
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Clinician attitudes, opinions and practice patterns regarding inotrope use for cardiac surgery in the USA: a multicentre mixed methods study protocol by Milisa Manojlovich, Graciela Mentz, Timothy Guetterman, Kamrouz Ghadimi, Sachin Kheterpal, Donald S Likosky, Michael R Mathis, Allison M Janda, Zhenke Wu, Kamolnat Mirizzi, Courtney J Burns, Keith D Aaronson, Francis D Pagani

“…Qualitative data will be collected from open-ended questions within surveys, as well as semi-structured interviews with surveyed clinicians, sampled across approximately six institutions selected for diversity of settings and inotrope practices. …”
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Assessing least-cost mitigation methods for environmental phosphorus loading of different pasture-based and housed dairy production systems in Great Britain. by Brad P Harrison, Martina Dorigo, Christopher K Reynolds, Liam A Sinclair, Ricard B Tranter, Partha P Ray

“…This study is the first that quantified EPL from dairy farms using data for FARMSCOPER collected from farmers and comparing EPL and identifying a least-cost suite of mitigation methods. …”
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Experience or perception: What healthcare providers need when using the Utrecht Symptom Diary—4 Dimensional, a mixed-methods study by Tom Lormans, Everlien de Graaf, Carlo Leget, Saskia Teunissen

“…Design: An explanatory mixed-methods study with a sequential design. Methods: Data were collected between October 2019 and September 2020. …”
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Personalized and collaborative use of digital measurement-based care tools enhances engagement among young adults: a mixed-methods study by Min K. Chong, Ian B. Hickie, Mahalakshmi Ekambareshwar, Adam Poulsen, Sarah McKenna, Alexis Hutcheon, Samuel J. Hockey, Elizabeth M. Scott, Frank Iorfino

“…Conclusions The findings indicate that the motivation and sustained engagement in MBC stem from young adults’ comprehension of how collected data fosters shared decision-making and personalize treatment. …”
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Sustaining problem-based learning: A mixed-methods exploration of its long-term effects on primary students’ mathematical problem solving by Hana Abdulmajid Alashwal, Areej Issam Barham

“…Quantitative data were collected through a standardized mathematical problem-solving test, while qualitative insights were obtained from semi-structured teacher interviews.A one-way ANOVA was conducted to confirm baseline equivalence among the groups, followed by an Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to assess post-intervention differences while controlling for pre-test scores. …”
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Determinants of neonatal mortality among hospitalised neonates with sepsis at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi: A mixed-methods study. by Lucky Mangwiro, Joseph Misyenje, Pui-Ying Iroh Tam, Kondwani Kawaza, Alinane Linda Nyondo Mipando

“…We retrospectively reviewed 237 neonatal records using a simple random sampling technique for cross-sectional quantitative data. Exploratory qualitative data was collected using a semi-structured interview guide from 10 purposively selected healthcare workers directly involved in providing neonatal care through in-depth interviews. …”
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Calibration and Validation of Machine Learning Models for Physical Behavior Characterization: Protocol and Methods for the Free-Living Physical Activity in Youth (FLPAY) Study by Samuel Robert LaMunion, Paul Robert Hibbing, Scott Edward Crouter

“…The development and validation of these characterization methods require criterion-labeled data typically collected in a laboratory or simulated free-living environment, which does not generally translate well to free-living due to limited behavior engagement in development that is not representative of free living. …”
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