Telephone coaching supports exercise in people with prediabetes and diabetes: A mixed-methods study by Ana Paula Delgado Bomtempo, Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi, Mariana Balbi Seixas, Adriano Luiz Pereira, Paul Oh, Danielle Aparecida Gomes Pereira, Lilian Pinto da Silva

“…Data were collected from January to December 2020 in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. …”
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Correlation of body composition parameters using different methods among Brazilian obese adults by Lívia Santana Neves Máximo, Flávia Franca Melo, Lara Benigno Porto, Izabel Cristina Rodrigues da Silva, Mirley do Prado, Hermelinda Cordeiro Pedrosa

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Prediction of soil chemical properties using multispectral satellite images and wavelet transforms methods by Chaitanya B. Pande, Sunil A. Kadam, Rajesh Jayaraman, Sunil Gorantiwar, Mukund Shinde

“…This valuable information of parameters was analysed according to conventional methods. The observed data of soil was used for the predication modeling of soil chemical properties by MATLAB software. …”
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Randomization methods and cluster size in cluster randomized trials conducted in elementary and high schools by Pajčin Mirjana, Bukumirić Zoran, Tomašević Jelena, Ilić Aleksandra

“…Each publication was reviewed by two independent reviewers, and data were extracted and analyzed. Results. Stratification was the most commonly applied randomization method, reported in 28 trials (34.6%). …”
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Comparison of methods for the quantification of cell-free DNA isolated from cell culture supernatant by Abel Jacobus Bronkhorst, Vida Ungerer, Stefan Holdenrieder

“…Analysis of the resulting data, along with an interpretation of theoretical values (i.e. the theoretical detection and quantification limits of the respective methods), enables the calculation of optimal conditions for several important preanalytical steps pertaining to each quantification method and different cell types, including the (1) time-point at which culture medium should be collected for cell-free DNA extraction, (2) amount of cell culture supernatant from which to isolate cell-free DNA, (3) volume of elution buffer, and (4) volume of cell-free DNA sample to use for quantification.…”
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Research on auditory and olfactory regulation methods for abnormal driver emotions based on EEG signals by Bangbei Tang, Bangbei Tang, Yan Li, Yingzhang Wu, Yilun Li, Qizong Yue

“…Electroencephalography (EEG) signals, being an objective measure of emotional states, offer valuable insights for identifying and regulating these emotions.MethodsThis study collected EEG data from 54 drivers in a simulated driving environment, resulting in a total of 1,260 samples, and developed a recognition model for abnormal emotions—specifically tension and anger—based on the EEG signals. …”
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The Impact of Technology-Based Teaching Methods on English Speaking Skills in Rural Secondary Schools by Merlin Helentina Napitupulu, Maria Wilhelmina Wisrance, Thresia Trivict Semiun

“…Data were collected using pre-tests and post-tests focused on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and coherence; student questionnaires; and classroom observations. …”
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The relationship between family conflict resolution methods and depressive symptoms in patients with chronic diseases. by Min Jeong Joo, Jisu Ko, Jae Hyeok Lim, Dan Bi Kim, Eun-Cheol Park

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We used data from the Korean Welfare Panel Study, collected from 2012 to 2022, analyzing 10,969 chronically ill cohabiting or married individuals. …”
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Methods of detection of adverse events in critical care: a protocol for a systematic review by Oleksa Rewa, Sandy Widder, Jocelyn Slemko, Janice Y Kung, Jay Gorman

“…The results will provide insight into each method’s capacity to detect adverse events in addition to their associated severity.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval was not required as patient data will not be collected. …”
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Hybrid Time Series Methods and Machine Learning for Seismic Analysis and Volcano Eruption Predict by Fridy Mandita, Ahmad Ashari, Moh. Edi Wibowo, Wiwit Suryanto

“…In practice, the dataset was collected from Mount Merapi in Indonesia between 2019 and 2021, consisting of a compilation of seismic data categorized by event type, thus enhancing classification accuracy. …”
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Nurse stress and patient safety in the ICU: physician-led observational mixed-methods study by Manju Mathew, Anjum John, Reshma Vazhakkalayil Ramachandran

“…Reported patient safety incident data were collected.Severity of stress, workload, burnout and work satisfaction were classified into high or low levels based on predefined cut-off scores.Results 86.7% reported moderate to high levels of combined outcomes of workload, stress or burnout, with 46.7% experiencing high levels of stress. …”
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Application of two immunocytochemical staining methods in the diagnosis of cerebrospinal fluid metastatic lung adenocarcinoma by WANG Yifan, ZHANG Lanlan, YANG Qiao, FU Xin, ZHANG Yilei, GUO Ying, CHEN Jia

“…Methods From January 2016 to December 2023, 11 patients with a history of lung adenocarcinoma and cerebrospinal fluid metastasis were collected for cerebrospinal fluid cytology. …”
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Assessment of patient-reported outcomes after polytrauma – instruments and methods: a systematic review by Silke Andrich, Michaela Ritschel, Joachim Windolf, Andrea Icks, Maria-Inti Metzendorf, Irmela Gnass, Silke Kuske, Kai Moschinski, Annegret Herrmann-Frank, Sascha Flohé, Johannes Sturm, Sandra Olivia Borgmann, Charlotte Wittgens

“…Objectives We (1) collected instruments that assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL), activities of daily living (ADL) and social participation during follow-up after polytrauma, (2) described their use and (3) investigated other relevant patient-reported outcomes (PROs) assessed in the studies.Design Systematic Review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guideline.Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, as well as the trials registers ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO ICTRP were searched from January 2005 to April 2018.Eligibility criteria All original empirical research published in English or German including PROs of patients aged 18–75 years with an Injury Severity Score≥16 and/or an Abbreviated Injury Scale≥3. …”
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Human factors and systems simulation methods to optimize peri-operative EHR design and implementation by Mirette Dubé, Jonathan D. Hron, Susan Biesbroek, Myrna Chan-MacRae, AEliot Shearer, Rocco Landi, Melanie Swenson, Daniel J. Kats, Doreen White, Reilly Birmingham, Lauren Coogle, Jennifer Arnold

“…In situ simulations were facilitated in the actual peri-operative and Otolaryngology clinic spaces with full interprofessional teams. Qualitative data was collected and summarized through debriefing and recordings of the sessions. …”
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Do capture and survey methods influence whether marked animals are representative of unmarked animals? by John R. Fieberg, Kurt Jenkins, Scott McCorquodale, Clifford G. Rice, Gary C. White, Kevin White

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Empirical reconstruction of mathematics teaching practices in problem-solving lessons: a multi-method case study by Christine Luise Brungs, Nils Buchholtz, Hendrik Streit, Yasmin Theile, Benjamin Rott

“…In this exploratory case study, the teaching practices of two secondary level mathematics teachers are examined within the framework of a sequential multi-method design. To this end, data on the teachers’ recurrent patterns of action were collected using video-based classroom observations in problem-solving lessons, semi-structured interviews and video-stimulated recalls. …”
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Suture Methods and Ancillary Techniques for Uterine Incision in Transumbilical Single-Port Laparoscopic Myomectomy by Yihan Wu, Miao Miao, Jiming Chen, Yao Chen, Bairong Xia, Wulin Shan, Tingwei Xing, Weiwei Wei, Bin Tang, Yu Du, Hong Zheng

“…Mechanism: The authors reviewed credible search engines and literature databases (such as PubMed) for the period 2000–2023, extracted published data and content, and summarized the collected information. …”
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The efficiency of methods for catching insects - vectors of vector-borne diseases of animals and their species composition by O. A. Burova, O. I. Zakharova, N. N. Toropova, N. A. Gladkova, A. A. Blokhin

“…The article provides the results of study of the effectiveness of collection methods and the taxonomic identification of insects in the regions of Russia. …”
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Students' Perception Analysis on the Implementation of Case Method in General Physics and Teaching and Learning Courses by Yudi Pratama, Dios Sarkity

“…Data were analyzed descriptively. The research results show that students have a very good perception of implementing the case method in general physics lectures and teaching and learning. …”
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Evaluation of statistical methods applied in theses and dissertations in an Open, Distance and e-Learning University. by Legesse Kassa Debusho, Mahlageng Retang Mashabela, Phuti Naphtaly Sebatjane, Sthembile Sithole, Busisiwe Tabo, Eeva-Maria Rapoo

“…Due to the possibility of employing an incorrect statistical technique, it is crucial to choose a statistical method based on the study's data and research objectives. …”
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