Prediction of additional hospital days in patients undergoing cervical spine surgery with machine learning methods by Bin Zhang, Shengsheng Huang, Chenxing Zhou, Jichong Zhu, Tianyou Chen, Sitan Feng, Chengqian Huang, Zequn Wang, Shaofeng Wu, Chong Liu, Xinli Zhan

“…Accurate AHD predictions enable efficient resource allocation, improved patient care, and potential cost reduction in healthcare.Methods The study selected CS patients undergoing cervical spine surgery and investigated their medical data. …”
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A Method for Landslide Deformation Detection Based on Projection Surface Element Matching of 3D Models by Mengxi Sun, Hui Cao, Yansong Duan

“…Conventional monitoring techniques are typically constrained to fixed‐point observations or are limited to the collection of deformation location data, which may not provide a comprehensive understanding of the landslide's behaviour. …”
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Association Between Infant Carrying Methods, Duration, and Trunk Position among Nursing Mothers of Lahore by Somia Faisal, Aroosha Nadeem, Shoaib Waqas

“…The study included 176 female participants of childbearing age (18-35 years) with a body mass index (18.5-24.9 kg/m²) and infants aged 0-2 years. Data was collected from six immunization centers and four postnatal clinics in Lahore. …”
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Antenatal care quality and pregnancy outcomes in the northern region of Ghana: a mixed-methods analysis by Emmanuel Akolgo Abanga, Andrew Mpagwuni Ziblim, Michael Boah

“…We investigated the associations between quality ANC, low birth weight (LBW), and preterm delivery (PTD) in the Tamale metropolis and explored perceived barriers to quality ANC service delivery. Methods We conducted a mixed-methods analysis through a facility-based cross-sectional study of 420 postnatal women recruited randomly from five primary health facilities. …”
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Neonatal heart rate variability: a contemporary scoping review of analysis methods and clinical applications by Wissam Shalish, Samantha Latremouille, Justin Lam, Guilherme Sant'Anna

“…However, HRV calculation methods are highly variable making it difficult for comparisons between studies.Objectives To describe the different types of investigations where neonatal HRV was used, study characteristics, and types of analyses performed.Eligibility criteria Human neonates ≤1 month of corrected age.Sources of evidence A protocol and search strategy of the literature was developed in collaboration with the McGill University Health Center’s librarians and articles were obtained from searches in the Biosis, Cochrane, Embase, Medline and Web of Science databases published between 1 January 2000 and 1 July 2020.Charting methods A single reviewer screened for eligibility and data were extracted from the included articles. …”
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Improving the diagnostic accuracy of referrals for papilloedema (DIPP) study: protocol for a mixed-methods study by Luke Bennetto, Beth Stuart, Jonathan Benger, Matthew J Ridd, Helen Bolton, William Hollingworth, Michael Bowen, Amar Shah, Samuel William David Merriel, Alyson Huntley, Victoria Wilson, Maria Theresa Redaniel, Paul Roy, Denize Atan, Frank Moore, Olivia Skrobot, Mary-Ann Sherratt, Marcia Lucraft, Christina Stokes

“…This article describes the protocol for gathering evidence of current referral practices and pathways for people suspected to have papilloedema in England and the development of guidelines based on this evidence and extensive engagement with community- and hospital-based healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.Methods and analysis Both qualitative and quantitative data will be collected from Freedom of Information requests to Integrated Care Boards across England about how they organise their community and hospital services for people with suspected papilloedema, with and without headache. …”
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Methods and validity indicators for measuring adherence to statins in secondary cardiovascular prevention: a systematic review by Adriana López-Pineda, María Martinez-Muñoz, Rauf Nouni-García, Amanda Esquerdo-Arroyo, Álvaro Carbonell-Soliva, Elizabeth Ramirez-Familia, Mª Isabel Tomás-Rodríguez, Jose A. Quesada, Concepción Carratalá-Munuera C, Vicente F. Gil-Guillén

“…Rayyan was used for the study selection and extraction data processes. Validity indicators of the adherence/persistence methods were collected; it was reported. …”
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Effectiveness of Interactive Teaching Methods on Students’ Performance in Social Studies and Civic Education: An Experimental Study in Nigerian Secondary Schools by Matthew Damilola Omojemite

“…Two instruments, Social Studies Performance Test (SSPT) and Civic Education Performance Test (CEPT), were developed for data collection. Experts in Social Studies, Civic Education, and Educational Measurement validated the instruments. …”
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Understanding knowledge and media influence on people with hepatitis B in Senegal: a mixed-methods study by Séverine Carillon, Ibrahima Gueye, Moussa Seydi, Boubacar Coulibaly, Gilles Wandeler, Khaly Diaw, Aissatou Niang, Aminata Diallo, Albert Gautier Ndione, Mariama Diédhiou, Judicaël Malick Tine, Amady Ndiaye, Louise Fortes, Ndèye Fatou Ngom, Adrià Ramírez Mena, Oumy Camara, Astou Diop, Boly Niang, Bintou Fall, Bruce Wembulua, Kevine Tiogouo, Marianne Berthé, Ndeye Maguette Fall, Adrià Ramírez Mena, Judicaël Tine, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Fatima Sall, Daye Ka, Ahmadou Mboup, Alassane Ndiaye, Abibatou Diaw, Assietou Gaye, Betty Fall, Houleye Saou, Ababacar Niang, Bessoum Sy, Sadio Ba, Astou Diagne, Mamadou Gueye, Kiné Ndiaye, Ndeye Fatou Nguirane, Mbaye Thiam, Ibrahima Niang, Joseph Diouf, Ndoye Diop, Khady Ndaw, Khady Ghassama, Khadim Faye, Fatou Diop, Marie Massaly, Aminata Ndoye Badji, Melissa Sandrine Pandi, Hubert Akotia, Bineta Seck Fall, Ousseynou Ndiaye, Marie-Joseph Dieme, Abdoulaye Keita

“…For content analysis of online media news collected from September 2019 to May 2022, a structured data extraction form was developed to collect relevant information from the selected online news articles. …”
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A pragmatic dementia risk score for patients with mild cognitive impairment in a memory clinic population: Development and validation of a dementia risk score using routinely colle... by Meng Wang, Tolulope T. Sajobi, Zahinoor Ismail, Dallas Seitz, Thierry Chekouo, Nils D. Forkert, Karyn Fischer, Aaron Mackie, Dawn Pearson, David Patry, Alicja Cieslak, Bijoy Menon, Philip Barber, Brienne McLane, Robert Granger, David B. Hogan, Eric E. Smith, for the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Abstract Introduction This study aimed to develop and validate a 3‐year dementia risk score in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) based on variables collected in routine clinical care. Methods The prediction score was trained and developed using data from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC). …”
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Therapeutic drug monitoring of digoxin in cardiac heart failure outpatients: comparisons of two analytical methods by Isabel Cristina Medeiros Barros, Elis Marra da Madeira Freitas, Salvador Rassi, Wilsione José Carneiro, Caroline Rego Rodrigues, Tereza Cristina de Deus Honório, Leonardo de Souza Teixeira, Vania Rodríguez, Luiz Carlos da Cunha

“…The explanation may be because immunoassay method measures digoxin plus other metabolites and endogenous substances, while the LC-MS/MS method measures only the digoxin molecule. …”
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Barriers Experienced During Fatherhood and the Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Mixed-Methods Approach by Sravya Gurivireddygari, Samantha Hicks, Elisabeth Hayes, Meera Rao, Sebastian Densley, Sumaita Choudhury, Panagiota Kitsantas, Maria Mejia, Lea Sacca

“…Quantitative data were collected from June 2022–2023 using REDCap survey software. …”
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A Novel Approach for Comparing Selected Metabolites in Citrus Leaves and Fruits Across Datasets by Ryan C. Traband, Xuesong Wang, Mariano Resendiz, Megan Meng, Yoko Hiraoka, Qiong Jia, Rendell Chang, Ethan Eurmsirilerd, Tracy Kahn, Peggy A. Mauk, Amancio De Souza, Anil Bhatia, Haiyan Ke, Donald Merhaut, Mikeal L. Roose, Zhenyu Jia, John M. Chater

“…To test this hypothesis, we leveraged comprehensive leaf metabolomic profiles from over 200 accessions in the Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection and reviewed published metabolomics data for fruits and juices of matching citrus types. …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of paramedics working in general practice: a mixed-methods realist evaluation by Matthew Booker, Sarah Voss, Nicky Harris, William Hollingworth, Nouf Jeynes, Hazel Taylor, Kirsty Garfield, Helen Baxter, Jonathan Benger, Andy Gibson, Trudy Goodenough, Justin Jagosh, Kim Kirby, Cathy Liddiard, Alyesha Proctor, Sarah Purdy, Behnaz Schofield, Hannah Stott, Grace Scrimgeour, Nicola Walsh

“…This analysis looked at coded data arising from 22,509 index consultations. Data analysis involved coding and thematic analysis of qualitative interviews, while quantitative data were analysed using the relevant statistical methods. …”
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Unmet needs to achieve disease control among patients with hypertension and diabetes, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, 2023: A mixed methods study. by Abey Sushan, Malu Mohan, Aby Robinson, Anjali Krishna, Boopathi Kangusamy, Sendhilkumar Muthappan, Abdulkader Suliankatchi Rizwan

“…Background: This study addresses unmet needs in managing hypertension and diabetes at public health institutions in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India, highlighting the significance of non-pharmacological approaches and psychosocial support. Methods: This mixed-methods cross-sectional study was conducted in two phases: a quantitative phase followed by a qualitative phase. 18 Primary Health Centers (PHCs), one urban PHC, and six Community Health Centers (CHCs) were selected through simple random sampling. …”
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Digital Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Evaluation by Renato Mattli, Manuel Weber, Manuel Weber, Manuel Weber, Anja Maria Raab, Anja Maria Raab, Karin Haas, Karin Haas, Albrecht Vorster, Albrecht Vorster, Kai-Uwe Schmitt, Kai-Uwe Schmitt

“…We delivered online questionnaires before and after the intervention, collected app usage data and conducted semi-structured interviews.ResultsOne hundred eight older adults participated in the study. …”
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Impact of different treatment methods and timings on soil microbial communities with transgenic maize straw return by Yanbo Xie, Jun-Yan Xiang, Likun Long, Yue Ma, Zhenjuan Xing, Ling Wang, Chunyu Shao, Na Liu, Feiwu Li

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Perceptions and Attitudes of People With Cancer and Diabetes Towards Patient Guidelines: A Mixed Methods Study by Lijiao Yan, Ning Liang, Zeyu Yu, Loraine Cook, Sarah E. Scott, Karen Graham, Xing Liao, Haili Zhang, Jiale Hu, Nannan Shi, Jianping Liu

“…These steps highlight the essential role of patients in shaping the data collection instruments and enhancing the overall quality and relevance of the study.…”
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Comparison of machine learning methods for estimating case fatality ratios: An Ebola outbreak simulation study. by Alpha Forna, Ilaria Dorigatti, Pierre Nouvellet, Christl A Donnelly

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Using simulated data, we use a ML algorithmic framework to evaluate data imputation performance and the resulting case fatality ratio (CFR) estimates, focusing on the scale and type of data missingness (i.e., missing completely at random-MCAR, missing at random-MAR, or missing not at random-MNAR).…”
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