Detection of human herpesvirus 7 in conjunctival samples collected from individuals recovering from conjunctivitis by Andrew T.E. Hartwick, Christina E. Morettin, Jennifer S. Harthan, Meredith Whiteside, Ellen Shorter, Spencer D. Johnson, Mary K. Migneco, Christian K. Olson, Julia B. Huecker, Tammy Than, Mae O. Gordon

“…Here, we investigated the hypothesis that a member of Herpesviridae could be the underlying etiology in some non-adenoviral cases of conjunctivitis.MethodsMolecular assays for Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) and Human Herpesvirus 6A, 6B and 7 (HHV-6A, HHV-6B, HHV-7) were performed on conjunctival samples collected from 18 individuals with acute conjunctivitis and during their recovery in follow-up visits that spanned up to 3 weeks. …”
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Novel methods for selecting stock portfolio in conditions of uncertainty and forecasting with RR-DEA, ANFIS, FGP: A case study of Tehran stock exchange. by Mohammadmahdi Taheri, Amir Azizi, Emran Mohammadi, Abbas Saghaei

“…In the first stage, the pharmaceutical industry data collected from the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) website is used to apply the robust ratio data envelopment analysis (RR-DEA) in GAMS software with respect to some specific financial indicators to determine efficient stocks in conditions of data uncertainty. …”
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Exploring the Knowledge and Utilization of Video-Based Surgical Learning Among Medical Students in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria: A Mixed-Methods Study by Asogun Daniel, Akhaine Jesu-Oboh Precious, Sulymon A. Saka, Vivian Oghobaghase, Ojeh-Oziegbe Oseyomon, Francis Ufuah, Adomi Solomon

“…This study aimed to assess the knowledge, usage, and receptivity of video-based learning among medical students in a resource-limited setting in Nigeria. METHODS A mixed-method approach was utilized, involving both quantitative and qualitative data collection among fourth, fifth, and sixth-year medical students. …”
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A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of 2 hoof trimming methods at dry-off on hoof lesion and lameness occurrence in dairy cattle by G. Stoddard, N. Cook, S. Wagner, L. Solano, E. Shepley, G. Cramer

“…ABSTRACT: Despite hoof trimming (HT) being a recommended procedure for hoof lesion and lameness prevention, there is limited data on the efficacy of different HT methods. Our objective was to compare the effects of HT cows at dry-off with the functional method that uses a little model (LIT) to an adaptation with bigger modeling (BIGM) of the higher load-bearing hoof on the occurrence of new hoof lesions and the risk for lameness in the next lactation. …”
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The optimization model for allocating reward to employees using GAHP and cluster analysis by Mehdi Ajalli

“…The main goal of the current research is to design a suitable model for allocating rewards to employees by using the combined approach of the Group Analytical Hierarchy Process (GAHP) and CA. The research method is practical in terms of purpose and descriptive survey in terms of data collection. …”
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Enhancing Urban Livability in District 22 of Tehran: A Study on the Impact of Efficient Fuels Using Fuzzy Delphi and Cross-Impact Analysis Methods by Majid Akbari, Atefeh Fuladi, Ali Shamsoddini, Kamran Jafarpour Ghalehteimouri, Hamed Bidel

“…This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the livability of Tehran's 22nd metropolitan area using the Human City approach, the Fuzzy Delphi method, and structural analysis. Theoretical data was collected through documentary research, while experimental data was gathered through surveys using the Delphi technique. …”
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EKSPERIMENTASI MODEL CASE METHOD BERBANTUAN E-MODULE TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR ANALISIS KOMPLEKS DITINJAU DARI PERSEPSI MAHASISWA TERHADAP MATA KULIAH by Patrisius Afrisno Udil

“…Population of the study is all the active students, while the sample consist of 106 students consisting of 51 students in the control class who were taught by direct learning model without e-module and 55 students in the experimental class who were taught by case method model with e-module. This research used questionnaire, test, and documentation for collecting the research data. …”
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Identification of factors associated with acute malnutrition in children under 5 years and forecasting future prevalence: assessing the potential of statistical and machine learnin... by Christopher Coffey, Meike Reusken, Frans Cruijssen, Bertrand Melenberg, Cascha van Wanrooij

“…Addressing this gap, this paper aims to identify factors associated with Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) and explores the potential of machine learning in predicting its prevalence using data from Somalia.Methods Survey data on GAM prevalence systematically collected in Somalia every 6 months at a district level from 2017 to 2021 were collated alongside a range of potential climatic, demographic, disease, environmental, conflict and food security-related factors over a matching time period. …”
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Developing a Simple Electricity Consumption Prediction Formula for the Pre-Introduction Prediction for Electric Buses by Yiyuan Fang, Wei-hsiang Yang, Yuto Ihara, Yushi Kamiya

“…Finally, we validate the validity and accuracy of the constructed formula using electric buses and their on-road operational data that we developed earlier. The verification results showed that, after obtaining vehicle-side and road-/operation-side information, the theoretical formula constructed in this study achieved an electricity consumption prediction with an average error of 6% (high-accuracy method). …”
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A Comparison of Teaching Legal Issues of Abortion through Role Play and Standardized Patient Methods on Clinical Performance of Midwifery Students Regarding Abortion by Somayeh Pourhosein

“…The intervention involved a one-day training workshop and four practical sessions using both teaching methods. Data were collected using a researcher-designed clinical performance evaluation form based on the Askie method. …”
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Integrating Social Determinants of Health in Machine Learning–Driven Decision Support for Diabetes Case Management: Protocol for a Sequential Mixed Methods Study by Seung-Yup Lee, Leslie W Hayes, Bunyamin Ozaydin, Steven Howard, Alison M Garretson, Heather M Bradley, Andrew M Land, Erin W DeLaney, Amy O Pritchett, Amanda L Furr, Ashleigh Allgood, Matthew C Wyatt, Allyson G Hall, Jane C Banaszak-Holl

“…In total, 85% of the inpatient visits (N=148,640) will be used for training (learning from the data) and the remaining 26,231 inpatient visits will be used for mixed-methods validation (testing). …”
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Dirāsah Tahlīliyah Fi Asālīb Ta‘Līmī Mahāratil Kalāmi Bi Kitāb Al Mumtāz Fil Hiwārāt Al-Yaumiyyah Lighairinātiqīna Bil Arabiyyah by Ruhul Kudus, Muhammad Sofwan bin Harizan

“…This research is a descriptive qualitative analytical research, and the method of data collection is the method of observation and documentation on the topic, and the method of data analysis through content analysis contained in Al-Mumtaz's book in the Daily Dialogue for Non- Arabic speakers. …”
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Factors Influencing Self-Regulated Learning of Dental Students During Transition from PreClinical to Clinical Environment: A Mixed-Methods Study by Summaya Wajid, Nowshad Asim, Brekhna Jamil, Syeda Shamal, Alia Jehan Zaib, Rizwan Ullah

“…Quantitative data were collected using validated questionnaires on self-regulated learning (SRL), while qualitative data were gathered through in-depth interviews. …”
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Examining Indonesian English as a Foreign Language Lecturers’ Attitudes Towards Translanguaging and Its Perceived Pedagogical Benefits: A Mixed-Methods Study by Mohammed Yassin Mohd Aba Sha'ar, Nur Lailatur Rofiah

“…The study included English as a foreign language lecturers using surveys (n = 50) and in-depth interviews (n = 5). The collected data were analysed through mixed-methods analyses. …”
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International Mind, Activities and Urban Places (iMAP) study: methods of a cohort study on environmental and lifestyle influences on brain and cognitive health by Amanda J Wheeler, Kaarin J Anstey, Mark J Nieuwenhuijsen, Ester Cerin, Nicola T Lautenschlager, David W Dunstan, Bin Jalaludin, Basile Chaix, James F Sallis, Michael Y Ni, Takemi Sugiyama, Anthony Barnett, Karen Caeyenberghs, Govinda Poudel, David Donaire-Gonzalez, Rachel Tham, Luke Knibbs, Linwei Tian, Yih-kai Chan, Alison Carver

“…Information on participants’ visited locations is collected via an interactive web-based mapping application and smartphone geolocation data. …”
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Analysis of How Active Centers Identify and Cultivate Preschool Children's Talent Based on the Lived Experience of Educators and Officials in Karaj by Samaneh Zanganeh, Marziyeh Dehghani, Mohadeseh Khattat

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with educators and officials of talent centers to collect the data. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step method, which revealed three primary themes (talent discovery methods, talent development programs, and suggestions for enhancing talent development) and five sub-themes. …”
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Prevalence, predictors and selected outcomes of early sexual initiation among adolescents in secondary schools in Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria: a mixed methods study by Uchechi Grace Okonta

“…Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Factors Influencing Patient Enrollment in a Community-based Physical Activity Program After Healthcare Provider Referral: A Mixed Methods Study by Leah M. Schumacher, Jennifer L. Trilk, Lia K. McNulty, Kelly R. Ylitalo, Stephanie Eskuri, John M. Brooks, Paul A. Estabrooks, Meenu Jindal, Mark Stoutenberg

“…This study assessed influences on PA program enrollment using a mixed methods design. Methods: Data were collected from 12 clinics over 18 months. …”
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among University and College Students in Nekemte City: A Mixed-Methods Study by Abiriham Rata, Fedasa Guja, Markos Desalegn, Habtamu Oljira, Dessalegn Wirtu

“…Institution-based cross-sectional study mixed with a qualitative method was employed. The data were collected from May 1 to 31, 2022. …”
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Engaging second language (L2) students with synchronous written corrective feedback in technology-enhanced learning contexts: A mixed-methods study by Xiaolong Cheng, Jinfen Xu

“…Drawing upon a mixed-methods approach, our study comprised two phases (survey study and in-depth study) and collected data from multiple sources including questionnaires, students’ revised drafts of writing, teacher SWCF, semi-structured interviews, and writing journals. …”
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