Effect of Fe3O4 substrate preparation method for Fe3O4/Ag composite on methyl orange and 4-nitrophenol catalytic reduction by An Nang Vu, Ngoc – Hoa T. Le, Thanh- My T. Nguyen, Uyen N. Nguyen-Thai, Kim – Phung L. Nguyen, Lan Duc Vu

“…We present a straightforward method for creating reusable magnetic Fe3O4/Ag catalysts. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of manual lymphatic drainage method on edema, pain and trismus after impacted bilateral mandibular third molar surgery: a randomized clinical trial by Murat Ulu, Nuri Ünal, Onur Şahin, Yasemin Kayalı

“…The MLD technique is a simple method free from undesirable side effects and may be more effective than classical methods in reducing edema, pain and trismus after third molar extraction. …”
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The Positive Effect of Video-Game Play on College Students’ Anxiety and Depression Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic Shelter-in-Place Lockdowns: Mixed Methods Study by Fengbin Hu, Zixue Tai, Jianping Liu

“…MethodsA mixed methods approach was adopted. The quantitative portion included a cross-sectional survey of a national sample of 2818 (n=1396, 49.54% male vs n=1422, 50.46% female) college students from 8 provinces spanning 16 geographic regions during the extended COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in late 2021 and early 2022. …”
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The Effect of Different Tillage Methods and Application of Plant Residues on Yield, Protein and Nitrogen Percentage of Triticale Plant (X Triticosecale Wittmack) and Physical and Chemical Indicators of Soil by S. Hosseinzadeh, E. Fateh, A. Aynehband, M. Farzaneh, J. Habibi Asl

“…This experiment was conducted in order to investigate the effect of different tillage methods and the use of plant residues on the yield, protein and nitrogen percentage of triticale plant and physical and chemical indicators of the soil. …”
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Effects of an integrated social-art intervention on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes among older adults with mild cognitive impairment in nursing homes: a mixed methods study by Chenshan Huang, Yuanjiao Yan, Wilson Wai San Tam, Wenqian Sun, Yu Ye, Nafang Wang, Yanhong Shi, Ziping Zhu, Danting Chen, Lin Chen, Junyu Zhao, Rong Lin, Hong Li

“…Methods An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study was conducted, comprising a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) and a descriptive qualitative study. …”
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Controlled field study investigating effects of 2 methods of enriching moderate-quality maternal colostrum on transfer of passive immunity and well-being of neonatal dairy calves by W.A. Knauer, M.A. Brown, E.M. Oosterheert, R. Schell, A. Geiger, S.M. Godden

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On the Extended Simple Equations Method (SEsM) and Its Application for Finding Exact Solutions of the Time-Fractional Diffusive Predator–Prey System Incorporating an Allee Effect by Elena V. Nikolova

“…In this paper, I extend the Simple Equations Method (SEsM) and adapt it to obtain exact solutions of systems of fractional nonlinear partial differential equations (FNPDEs). …”
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Effects of Cement Content, Curing Period, Gradation, and Compaction Degree on Mechanical Behavior of Cement-Stabilized Crushed Gravel Produced via Vertical Vibration Test Method by Yingjun Jiang, Tian Tian, Changqing Deng, Kejia Yuan, Yong Yi

“…In this paper, the reliability of vertical vibration test method (VVTM) was evaluated by comparing the changes in moisture content and gradation before and after forming the test piece by VVTM and static pressure method and the mechanical strength correlation between the laboratory compaction sample and the core sample in the field. …”
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Optimal implementation of genomic selection in clone breeding programs exemplified in potato: II. Effect of selection strategy and cross‐selection method on long‐term genetic gain by Po‐Ya Wu, Benjamin Stich, Stefanie Hartje, Katja Muders, Vanessa Prigge, Delphine Van Inghelandt

“…The objectives of our study were to (i) assess the effects of different CS methods and the incorporation of GS and genetic variability monitoring on both short‐ and long‐term genetic gains compared to strategies using phenotypic selection (PS); (ii) evaluate the changes in genetic variability and the efficiency of converting diversity into genetic gain across different CS methods; and (iii) investigate the interaction effects between different genetic architectures and CS methods on long‐term genetic gain. …”
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Effects of Processing Parameters on the Synthesis of (K0.5Na0.5)NbO3 Nanopowders by Reactive High-Energy Ball Milling Method by Nguyen Duc Van

“…The effects of ball milling parameters, namely, the ball-to-powder mass ratio and milling speed, on the synthesis of (K0.5Na0.5)NbO3 nanopowders by high-energy ball milling method from a stoichiometric mixture containing Na2CO3, K2CO3, and Nb2O5 were investigated in this paper. …”
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Comparing the effects of computerized versus manual methods of identifying point-specific acupuncture as an adjunct to physiotherapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial protocol. by Lee Chai Li, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Tan Chee Hou, Angeline Low Ann Je, Lee Zi Lin, Tay Yan Ling, Peng Yan

“…The Acugraph system provides a computerized method for identifying acupoints, potentially enhancing treatment precision.…”
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A comparative study of the effect of two training methods based on the theory of planned behavior and motivational interviewing on the intention to have children in married women with one child by Shahnaz Kohan, Maryam Naji-Abhary, Hadise Safinejad, Mahboobe Gholami, Zahra Mohebbi-Dehnavi

“…Motivational interviewing and behavioral planning theory are among the methods of attitude change. The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the impact and comparison of two training methods based on the theory of planned behavior and motivational interviewing on the intention to have children in married women with only one child. …”
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Exploration of the beliefs and practices related to snakebite envenomation and effectiveness of multifaceted snakebite envenomation education programme on knowledge among agricultural workers: A mixed methods study by N. Dhanesh Kumar, E. Devakirubai, P. Andal

“…Methods: A mixed-method intervention design was adopted for the study. …”
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The Effect of the Virtual Reality–Based Biofeedback Intervention DEEP on Stress, Emotional Tension, and Anger in Forensic Psychiatric Inpatients: Mixed Methods Single-Case Experimental Design by Lisa Klein Haneveld, Tessa Dekkers, Yvonne H A Bouman, Hanneke Scholten, Joanneke Weerdmeester, Saskia M Kelders, Hanneke Kip

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate DEEP’s potential to reduce stress, emotional tension, and anger in forensic psychiatric inpatients. MethodsA mixed methods, alternating treatment, single-case experimental design was conducted with 6 Dutch forensic inpatients. …”
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Effects of immersive virtual reality training on the adaptive skills of children and adolescents with high functioning autism spectrum disorder: a mixed-methods pre-post study by Wenjie Yan, Tianyu Zhai, Yan Li, Jing Chen, Zhixin Sun, Yuxiong Lin, Xiyan Zhang, Yasong Du

“…Qualitative feedback indicated improvements in social interaction, emotional regulation, repetitive behaviors, attention, and daily living skills.ConclusionThis pilot study supports IVR training as a feasible and potentially effective training method for improving adaptive skills in children and adolescents with high functioning ASD.…”
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Studying how state health services delivery policies can mitigate the effects of disasters on drug addiction treatment and overdose: Protocol for a mixed-methods study. by Matthew D Eisenberg, Alexander McCourt, Elizabeth A Stuart, Lainie Rutkow, Kayla N Tormohlen, Michael I Fingerhood, Luis Quintero, Sarah A White, Emma Elizabeth McGinty

“…There is limited evidence on the effects of these policies on addiction treatment and overdose. …”
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Effect of Elemental Composition on the Structure, Electrochemical Properties, and Ozone Production Activity of Ti/SnO2-Sb-Ni Electrodes Prepared by Thermal Pyrolysis Method by Hamed Shekarchizade, Mohammad K. Amini

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Retracted: Effect of Nano TiO2 Filler Addition on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo/Polyester Hybrid Composites and Parameters Optimized Using Grey Taguchi Method by Adsorption Science and Technology

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Effects of SWEEPS-Activated Irrigation and Other Methods for Elimination of Intracanal Medicaments on Push-Out Bond Strength of NeoMTA2 to Root Dentin: An In Vitro Study by Maryam Babaahmadi, Fatemeh Dibaji, Mehdi Vatanpour, Mohsen Aminsobhani, Pegah Sarraf, Mehrfam Khoshkhounejad

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Effect of Drying Methods on Aroma Profiling of Large-Leaf Green Tea (<i>Camellia sinensis</i> var. Assamica) Determined by HS-SPME-GC-MS by Zhengfei Luo, Linlong Ma, Yangtao Zhang, Yanhong Liu, Rui Yang, Xuean Dai, Tiantian Wang, Changmi Lv, Lifeng Zuo, Yanli Liu, Dan Cao, Haibo Yuan, Longfeng Yu, Xiaofang Jin

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