Systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between peripheral inflammatory cytokines and generalised anxiety disorder by Harry Costello, Esha Abrol, Robert Howard

“…We conducted the first systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between peripheral markers of inflammation and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies measuring peripheral cytokine levels in people with GAD compared with controls.Data sources MEDLINE (1950–), EMBASE (1947–), PsycINFO (1872–) and Web of Science (1945–) databases up until January 2018.Eligibility criteria Primary, quantitative research studies of people with a diagnosis of GAD assessed using a standardised clinical interview that measured peripheral inflammatory markers.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed study quality. …”
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Women cassava processors’ livelihood; implications for improved processing technology usage in Nigeria by Victoria A. ADENIYI, Jones A. AKANGBE, Ayorinde E. KOLAWOLE, Matthew D. AYENI, David O. OLORUNFEMI

“…This study adopts a quantitative method using a well-structured interview schedule for data collection from 410 respondents. …”
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Exploring the sustainability of farmers’ livelihood–land use systems from a coupled coordination perspective by Zhaoxu Liu, Jinghua Sun, Yu Li, Hao Wang, Ziyu Zhang

“…The analysis is based on data collected through a triangulation method, combining quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative (interview) approaches. …”
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Attitude of stakeholders towards the organic law for the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao (OLBARMM) by Yasmira P. Moner, Sittie Akima A. Ali, Safa D. Manala-O

“…The study used a mixed methods research design, and conducted both survey and personal interviews. …”
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Evaluation of the Zoning System for New Students of State High Schools in the Special Region of Jakarta by Rizal Bakti, Nahdiana Nahdiana, Isoh Sukaesah, Arum Puri Suryandari, Ammy Fidyanti, Agustini Agustini

“…Data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaire instruments distributed to the principals. …”
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Strategic Realignment in the Face of Digital Disruption: Exploring the Intersection of Technological Innovation, Organizational Change, and Competitive Strategy by A. H. Harb, Kenneth E. Wright, Wendy A. Scott, Angela N. Lang

“…This research elucidates and investigates the changing strategic responses to digital disruption, revealing the main enablers, obstacles, and organizational practices that lead to a successful digitalization process in business. This study adopts a mixed-methods research design to use qualitative interviews to garner valuable insights into organizational perspectives on digital transformation, complemented by quantitative analysis of 386 respondents to test the validity of the conceptual framework developed. …”
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Enhancing competitiveness in India’s electric vehicle industry: impact of advanced manufacturing technologies and workforce development by Silambarasan Rajendran, Chander Prakash, Mustafa Shakir, Mamdooh Alwetaishi, Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, Parvathy Rajendran, It Ee Lee

“…The study combines data collection, statistical analysis, and expert interviews using a mixed-methods approach. …”
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Use of Bayesian networks in Brazil high school educational database: analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on ENEM in Pará between 2019 and 2022 by Sandio Maciel Dos Santos, Marcelino Silva da Silva, Fábio Manoel França Lobato, Carlos Renato Lisboa Francês

“…The research employed a mixed-methods approach, analyzing quantitative data from ENEM results (2020–2022) and qualitative interviews with educators and students. …”
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Development of Cross-Sector Collaboration Indicators for Accelerating the Reduction of Stunting in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by Balqis Balqis, Suci Rahmadani, Muh. Yusri Abadi, St. Rosmanely, Arif Anwar, Laksmi Trisasmita, Ni Made Viantika Sulianderi, Faizal Fahmi, Arsunan Arsin, Muh. Amri Arfandi, Nur Annisa Hamka, Amaliah Amriani. AS

“…Method: This qualitative study utilized a rapid assessment procedure (RAP) to generate cross-sector collaboration indicators through in-depth interviews with five key informants and four experts. …”
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Tourism Industry Impacts On Spatial Inequality In The Dead Sea Region by Raed Al Tal, Tala Mukheimer, Rawan Theodory, Zaid Zwayyed, Nadia Almehdaw, Dina Al Abdallat, Feli Saticilef

“…The research assumes that this inequality results from the Dead Sea Development Zone (DSDZ) creation and focuses on the local level of urban analysis with the case study of a small Jordanian village Sweimeh, Quantitative data is used in this study for exploring these changes, uncovering persistent and obvious patterns of land use and exhibiting perspectives for the landscape, while satellite images offer extensive advantages over verified maps. …”
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High-performance work systems and organizational ambidexterity: the mediating role of knowledge management systems—evidence from the Egyptian public-telecommunication sector by Mona Moustafa Elashry, Wael Abd elrazik Kortam, Tarek Mohamed Ali

“…Design/methodology/approach Using cross-sectional survey, the authors collected data from 277 employees working at the Egyptian public-telecommunication sector and analyzed the hypothesized model using the partial least square structural equation modeling technique. Interviews were conducted with 39 key positions and mirrored against the quantitative data. …”
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A mixed methods needs assessment and gap analysis for establishment of a cancer research training program in East Africa by Sarah K Nyagabona, Beatrice P Mushi, Musiba Selekwa, Godfrey S Philipo, Sumaiya Haddadi, Emilie F Kadhim, Lindsay Breithaupt, Sarah Maongezi, Julius Mwaiselage, Emmanuel Balandya, Germana H Leyna, Katherine Van Loon, Elia J Mmbaga

“…Qualitative data were collected using in-depth interviews while quantitative data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and online surveys. …”
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Topography of Risky Consumption in the Commercial Space of a Frontline City by Artem Lytovchenko, Oksana Nekhaienko

“…We assume that the foundation obtained at the end of all stages of the study will allow us to move on to a new research cycle using quantitative methodology.…”
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Prospective Interventions for reducing the vulnerability of communities in post-disaster resettlement, a case of Bunambutye camp, Eastern Uganda by Harriet Cherotich, Frank Mugagga, Fredrick Tumwine, Henry Musoke Ssemakula

“…Both Interpretive and descriptive research designs were used to gather qualitative and quantitative data. A Delphi tool containing structured interviews was utilized to gather the views of the participants on the objectives of the study which included: - skills possessed by the survivors, current skills valued and needed but missing in the resettlement, and prospective mitigation strategies to bridge the skill gaps. …”
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Artificial intelligence vs. human coaches: examining the development of working alliance in a single session by Amber S. Barger

“…Both treatment groups identified a personal goal to pursue and had one 60-min session guided by the CLEAR (contract, listen, explore, action, review) coaching model. Quantitative data were captured through surveys and qualitative input was captured through open-ended survey questions and debrief interviews. …”
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Fa’āliyyatu Istikhdāmu Kitab Al Hilāl Fῑ Fanni Al Lughah Al Arobiyyah Fῑ Tarqiyyati Mahāroti Al Kalāmi by Yusuf Arisandi, Rafli Ramble

“…The data sources are teachers and students, data collection methods using observation, interviews, documentation and questionnaires. The results of this study can be concluded by the researchers as follows: 1) The use of the book Hilal Fii Fann Lughah Al'Arabiyyah at the Ar Riyadh Islamic Boarding School is fairly good, this can be seen from 86% of students choosing to study using the book. 2) The use of the book Hilal Fii Fann Lughah Al'Arabiyyah for students of class 1 “C” Ar Riyadh Islamic Boarding School has been effective, as evidenced by the results in the pre- and post-test of each group it has become clear to researchers that there is a statistically significant difference from each side, where the degree of T reached 5.38 for the experimental group.…”
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A new mindfulness and psycho-educative program for treatment of brain fatigue, evaluated after an acquired brain injury and multiple sclerosis by Gustaf Glavå, Lars Rönnbäck, Birgitta Johansson

“…The analysis of 13 interviews with BF-M participants suggested that: (1) BF-M became a space for the participants to exchange and share experiences associated with BF; (2) the participants felt more understood and less alone; and (3) they learned how to better understand and live with brain fatigue.Conclusions: This study showed that BF-M may reduce brain fatigue and help participants to better manage their difficulties. …”
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Evaluating Egypt’s Urban Emergency Response System: Toward Resilient Cities and Integrated Crisis Governance with special reference to south sinai by ENAS Hafiz

“…A mixed-methods research design is adopted, combining qualitative policy and case analysis, key informant interviews, geospatial mapping, and quantitative assessment of pre- and post-implementation performance indicators. …”
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M Marketing Strategy in Moderation of Social Media & Marketplace to Increase Sales Turnover Anticipating the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic at Rasana Juice Surabaya by kamellia nety anggreani

“… This study aims to determine the effect of marketing strategy on sales turnover with each moderating variable, namely social media and marketplace. …”
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Student Opinions on MoNE Open-ended Written Examination Practices: A Mixed Method Research by Faik Benli, Sümeyra Çelik Kahraman, Hilal Kılınç, Adil Vural

“…The data were collected through the “Self-Efficacy Perception Scale for Open-Ended Written Examinations”, “The Reading Attitude and Habits Scale”, focus group interviews and reflective essays. In the study, it was determined that the ratio of students whose writing self-efficacy scores were above and below the arithmetic mean was largely equal and their reading habits were at a low level. …”
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