Investigating the role of neuroinflammation and brain clearance in frontotemporal lobar degeneration using 7T MRI and fluid biomarkers: protocol for a cross-sectional study in a te... by Harro Seelaar, John C Van Swieten, Elise G P Dopper, Itamar Ronen, Chloé Najac, Fieke A M Prinse, Louise van der Weerd, Lydiane Hirschler

“…We will compare quantitative MR markers between patients with FTLD-tau and FTLD-TDP, presymptomatic mutation carriers and healthy controls, and correlate these measures with clinical data and biomarkers in blood and CSF.Ethics and dissemination We obtained ethical approval from the Medical Ethics Committee Leiden Den Haag Delft (NL78272.058.21). …”
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Optimizing Superior Seed Bunches: A New Approach to Artificial Pollination with Machine Learning Models by Yabani Yabani, Retna Astuti Kuswardani

“…The data is then processed through cleaning, normalization, and standardization stages to ensure consistency and reliability. …”
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Implementation of an advanced practice role for oxygen prescription by physiotherapists in pulmonary rehabilitation: an explanatory sequential mixed-method quality evaluation by Thomas F. Riegler, Thimo Marcin, Patrick Brun

“…A mixed-method approach for retrospective evaluation was used. Quantitative analysis included routine clinical data from oxygen prescriptions, titrations, and exercise capacity. …”
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The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on the Socio¬economic Transformation of Rural Areas in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Izabayo, Joan

“…The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. …”
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Assessing the Role of MBIFCT as a Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) in Socio-Economic Transformation of Rural Areas in Gitenderi Parish Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Kwebiha, Alex

“…In chapter three this is where the methods of data collection were put into action. The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. …”
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Gender Relations and Women Empowerment in Kisoro Municipality. by Kamahoro, Janet

“…There was a critical review of the issues that have been explored and studied both theoretically and empirically in the existing literature on gender relations as an independent variable women empowerment as the dependent variable and the methods of data collection were put into action. The research used 80 respondents as the sample size, and both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis were employed. …”
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Impact of Maziba Church of Uganda on Family Stability in Maziba Sub-County Kabale District. by Akancungura, Albert

“…In chapter three this is where the methods of data collection were put into action. The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. …”
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PCI-DB: a novel primary tissue immunopeptidome database to guide next-generation peptide-based immunotherapy development by Sven Nahnsen, Hans-Georg Rammensee, Cécile Gouttefangeas, Jonas S Heitmann, Juliane S Walz, Jens Bauer, Marcel Wacker, Annika Nelde, Jonas Scheid, Steffen Lemke, Marissa L Dubbelaar, Patrick Zimmermann, Naomi Hoenisch Gravel, Susanne Jung, Anna Dengler, Yacine Maringer, Sven Fillinger, Tatjana Bilich

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Imputation of variants from the 1000 Genomes Project modestly improves known associations and can identify low-frequency variant-phenotype associations undetected by HapMap based i... by Andrew R Wood, John R B Perry, Toshiko Tanaka, Dena G Hernandez, Hou-Feng Zheng, David Melzer, J Raphael Gibbs, Michael A Nalls, Michael N Weedon, Tim D Spector, J Brent Richards, Stefania Bandinelli, Luigi Ferrucci, Andrew B Singleton, Timothy M Frayling

“…To help understand the extent to which more variants (including low frequency (1% ≤ MAF <5%) and rare variants (<1%)) can enhance previously identified associations and identify novel loci, we selected 93 quantitative circulating factors where data was available from the InCHIANTI population study. …”
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Privacy and Security in Digital Health Contact-Tracing: A Narrative Review by Shehani Pigera, Paul van Schaik, Karen Renaud, Miglena Campbell, Petra Manley, Pierre Esser

“…The data were analysed using thematic analysis. (3) Results: Eight main themes were derived: privacy, data protection and control, trust, technical issues, perceived benefit, knowledge and awareness, social influence, and psychological factors. (4) Conclusions: Improving privacy standards and the awareness of the digital contact-tracing process will encourage the acceptance of contact-tracing apps.…”
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Factors influencing critical thinking in simulation-based maternal-child nursing education among undergraduate nursing students: a mixed methods study by Sasitara Nuampa, Ameporn Ratinthorn, Pornnapa Tangsuksan, Thiwarphorn Chalermpichai, Kornkanok Kuesakul, Rungnapa Ruchob, Janya Chanphong, Jitrapee Buranasak, Naiyana Khadking, Kultida Subsomboon, Saowaros Pangzup, Sudhathai Sirithepmontree, Puttiraporn Hungsawanus

“…Following the completion of quantitative data collection, purposive sampling was used to recruit 80 students who had participated in and completed the initial survey to participate in focus group discussions. …”
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Feasibility and cross-cultural validation of an adapted social skills group training programme (KONTAKTTM CHILD) for Chinese autistic children: a waitlist RCT protocol by Sven Bölte, Peipei Yin, Uchong Lao, Huilin Zhu, Fengjing Liang, Wuxia Bai, Xiaoqian Huang, Sonya Girdler, Xiaobing Zou

“…Feasibility will be assessed using quantitative and qualitative data obtained from the KONTAKT CHILD participants, their parents and facilitators of the programme. …”
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Development of a Sports Training Program Planning Information System (SIPRENPOL) by Ibrahim, Syahputra Manik, Siti Rahima Gultom, Nurkadri, Wahyu Eko Widiyanto, Khairul Hamsyah, Syaifullah Yophi Ardiyanto, Ratko Pavlovic

“…The data analysis included both quantitative and qualitative descriptive techniques to assess and ascertain the viability of the created items. …”
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Reinterpreting ethnic patterns among white and African American men who inject heroin: a social science of medicine approach. by Philippe Bourgois, Alexis Martinez, Alex Kral, Brian R Edlin, Jeff Schonberg, Dan Ciccarone

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We used a cross-methodological approach that incorporated quantitative, clinical, and ethnographic data collected by two contemporaneous long-term San Francisco studies, one epidemiological and one ethnographic, to explore the impact of ethnicity on street-based heroin-injecting men 45 years of age or older who were self-identified as either African American or white. …”
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An Analysis of the Relationship Between the Pre-Service Teachers’ Curriculum Literacy and Their Preparedness to Teach by Tuğba Güner, Serkan Aslan

“…This study deployed "Curriculum Literacy Scale" and "Preparedness to Teach Scale" as data collection tools. Descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression and correlation analyses were used during data analysis. …”
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Securing Healthy Circular Material Flows In The Built Environment by Bob Geldermans

“…The research follows a mixed-method approach, primarily qualitatively driven and supported by quantitative data and tools. Literature studies, workshops and expert consultations are applied throughout the trajectory to derive, test and adjust criteria, guidelines and design concepts. …”
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Ranking the methods to improve asset-liability management in commercial banks of Iran using the hybrid MCDM approach (case study: Tehran branches of Sepah Bank) by Seyed Fakhreddin Fakhrhosseini, Meysam Kaviani

“…Also, according to Friedman test results؛ there are differences between the achievements for each of the major debt-asset management in Bank Sepah in Tehran.Originality/Value: This study is a mixed method (Delphi (qualitative) and survey (quantitative)) in terms of performance and in terms of data collection. …”
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Student Engagement as a Mediator of Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance in Islamic Boarding School Students by Rahman Pranovri Putra, Auliya Ramadhanti, Farida Agus Setiawati, Ega Nurratul Jannah, Prakash Puhka

“…The instruments used in this study were academic self-efficacy scale with dimensions of level, generality, and strength, student engagement scale with dimensions of emotional engagement, cognitive engagement, and behavioural engagement, and academic performance measured by referring to report card data. The data obtained were analysed quantitatively using the PROCESS v4.2 macro of the Hayes 4 model through the SPSS Version 25 application. …”
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Dataset of a national survey on online gambling activities among young people in Portugal. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Ana Cristina Antunes, Ana Rita Farias

“…The data collection process employed Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) and involved rigorous quality control measures to ensure accuracy and reliability. …”
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Enhancing Sustainable Competitive Advantage: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Organizational Adaptation within Dynamic Business Environments by Juniarti Atty Tri, Setia Bayu Indra, Alghifari Erik Syawal, Pangestu Erry S.R., Onasis Dini, Nuramaliah Arla

“…This research uses a quantitative method, gathering data through 400 survey responses from 60 companies in the textile industry sector in Indonesia. …”
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