Association between empirically driven dietary patterns and cardiometabolic disease risk factors: a cross-sectional analysis in disease-free adults by Arife Yilmaz, Michelle Weech, Vasiliki Bountziouka, Kim G. Jackson, Julie A. Lovegrove

“…Objective This cross-sectional analysis aimed to identify DP in self-reported disease-free adults using weighed diet diaries and explore relationships with a broad range of CMD risk factors and diet quality. Methods Data were collated from five studies conducted in adults living in the UK (2009-2019) and DPs were a posteriori extracted from habitual dietary intake data using principal component analysis. …”
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School-Based Homework Interventions for Improving 24-hour Movement Behaviours in Primary School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by April Forrest, Duncan Buchan, Nicholas Sculthorpe, Lawrence Hayes, Samantha Robinson

“…Methods We searched CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, The Cochrane Library and Web of Science on 4th March 2024 using the following eligibility criteria: (1) participants were aged 5–12 years old; (2) school-based interventions that implemented homework specifically designed to improve one or more 24-hour movement behaviours; (3) randomised- or non-randomised controlled trials, or mixed methods studies where quantitative components included experimental or quasi-experimental data that could be clearly extracted; (4) device-based measured changes in individual or combined 24-hour movement behaviours, or their compositions, were reported. …”
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The gut microbiota and diabetic nephropathy: an observational study review and bidirectional Mendelian randomization study by Yi Zhen Han, Yang Zhi Yuan Wang, Xing Yu Zhu, Bo Xuan Du, Yao Xian Wang, Xue Qin Zhang, Jia Meng Jia, Wei Jing Liu, Hui Juan Zheng

“…The European Bioinformatics Institute data included 1032 DN patients and 451,248 controls, while the FinnGen consortium data consisted of 3283 DN patients and 210,463 controls. …”
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Cathepsin H increases the risk of diabetic retinopathy: evidence from Mendelian randomization and bioinformatic analysis by Xiudao Song, Jin Ma, Ting Zou, Rong Xin Lu, Wei Ji, Fei Huang, Meiqi Yin

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Understanding Safety in Online Mental Health Forums: Realist Evaluation by Paul Marshall, Neil Caton, Zoe Glossop, Steven Jones, Rachel Meacock, Paul Rayson, Heather Robinson, Fiona Lobban

“…A bespoke survey was used to obtain descriptive quantitative data regarding user perceptions of forum safety. …”
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Mixed method study of feasibility and acceptability of electronic screening for measurement-based symptom monitoring of veterans accessing mental health treatment in VA community c... by Erin Almklov, Michael W. Lee, John D. Gault, Brian H. Blanco, Brian Huynh, Abigail Angkaw, Neal Doran, Niloofar Afari, James O. E. Pittman

“…Veterans received an eScreening link to complete an initial web-based assessment and three follow-up assessments spaced 4–6 weeks apart over the course of their treatment. Quantitative assessment data was largely characterized using descriptive statistics and included patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures (PTSD and depression), health-related quality of life/functioning, community care information (e.g., number of sessions attended), and satisfaction with the eScreening technology. …”
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卡那卡那富族藝術文化融入幼兒園美感課程之 教學實踐與成效 Exploring Pedagogical Practices and Effects of Integrating Kanakanavu Arts and Culture into a Preschool Aesthetic Curriculum... by 陳玉婷 Yu-Ting Chen

“…Qualitative data were analyzed through coding and categorizing, while quantitative data were examined using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests. …”
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Integrative eQTL and Mendelian randomization analysis reveals key genetic markers in mesothelioma by Jinsong Li, Xingmeng Wang, Yaru Lin, Zhengliang Li, Wei Xiong

“…Instrumental variables (IVs) were identified based on expression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) data for Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis using mesothelioma Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) data from the FINNGEN database. …”
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Reduction in Earth’s carbon budget imbalance by Sudhanshu Pandey, Frédéric Chevallier, Christian Rödenbeck, Brendan Byrne, Abhishek Chatterjee, Junjie Liu, Christian Frankenberg

“…These reductions provide quantitative evidence of improvements in process models and inventory emission estimates, driven by enhanced forcing data and the inclusion of new carbon cycle processes. …”
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Exploring AI integration within an eclectic pedagogy to enhance university students’ genre writing skills across writing aspects by Roderick Julian Robillos

“…This study explores the effect of a GPT-based chatbot integrated within an eclectic writing pedagogy – combining process and genre approaches – on university students’ genre-specific writing skills across narrative, descriptive, process, and argumentative genres. …”
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The Language-Learning Potential of Writing for Learners of Spanish: Languaging and Task Complexity in Foreign Language Writing by Marcela Ruiz-Funes

“…The keystroke-logging software Inputlog was also used to gather process data about the writers' behavior to solve the LREs. …”
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Cloning and expression profile of an ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme-like gene OsCROC-1A in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by WANG Ya, LIU Jianping, XU Mengyun, JI Weijie, TU Jumin, ZHANG Xiaobo

“…In these processes, the role of Ubc is of pivotal importance. …”
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RESULTS OF CYTOLOGICAL STUDY IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS WITH AND WITHOUT TREATMENT OF ULCERATIVE NECROTIC GINGIVITIS WITH A COMPLEX OF DRUGS WITH ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES by Yu.H. Kilmukhametova, V.M. Batig, O.M. Soltys, I.I. Drozda, M.O. Ostafiichuk, N.V. Bernik

“… Changes in the quantitative indicators of non-specific resistance systems of the body indicate a damage to homeostasis in the body and the development of a pathological process. …”
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Talent Management Pattern Finding with a Succession Approach Using the Met-asynthesis Method by Ali tavakoli, maryam majidi, Alireza Afsharnejad, gholamreza amjadi

“…Technology and data-related job positions, such as data scientists and quantitative analysts, are among the most in demand, which means that large banks, for example, will face new competition for talent (Whysall et al, 2019). …”
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Evaluation of Factors Influencing Assistant Referee Decisions in Determining "Offside" in Football by Anatoly Abdula, Stanislav Marulin

“…The following research methods were used during the study: non-interventional observation, where regular observation was conducted from the side to study the decision-making process on the football field; video content analysis, where the technical aspects of referees' behavior were assessed; statistical methods to process the quantitative data obtained during experiments and observations; and the modeling method, which involved creating 3D computer models to analyze the impact of assistant referees' positions on the assessment of situations related to the interpretation of Law 11. …”
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Influence of Loading Frequency on Fatigue of Construction Materials by V. V. Mylnikov

“…Methods for mathematical statistics have been applied to process the obtained results. Graphic dependences of fatigue curves have been plotted in logarithmic coordinates that allowed to obtain straightening of approximating lines for experimental data. …”
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Optimización del modelo de atención presencial a usuarios en la agencia pública de empleo en el Sena regional Norte de Santander buscando impactar positivamente en el acceso al emp... by Daniel López-Montañez, Francisco Raúl Arencibia-Pardo, Belisario Peña-Rodríguez

“…These interviews are essential tools for gathering primary data as input for conducting a sector-specific diagnosis of the process, aimed at providing a solid foundation for formulating improvement proposals. …”
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Analysis of genetic tendencies in fruit traits of macadamia hybrid F1 generation by LI Zhiqiang, WU Chao, MA Jing, LI Tingyu, LI Yang, TAO Liang, GONG Lidan

“…Phenotypic traits were measured using calipers, while nut quality traits were assessed using near-infrared grain analyzer (FOSS DS2500, USA). Raw data were recorded and processed using Office 2007. …”
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Designing and validating a patient education model for cardiovascular patients: protocol for a multilevel mixed-method study by Saeideh Ghaffarifar, Akram Ghahramanian, Azad Rahmani, Awat Yousefiazar, Hossein Feizollahzadeh, Mohammadreza Taban Sadeghi, Razieh Parizad

“…First, a scoping review will identify existing patient education processes and frameworks through a comprehensive literature search that includes qualitative and quantitative studies, review articles, mixed-methods research and developmental studies. …”
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Carer administration of as-needed subcutaneous medication for breakthrough symptoms in people dying at home: the CARiAD feasibility RCT by Zoë Hoare, Clare Wilkinson, Dyfrig A Hughes, Anthony Byrne, Annmarie Nelson, Julia Hiscock, Bee Wee, Marlise Poolman, Annie Hendry, Stella Wright, Paul Perkins, Anne Parkinson, Emily Holmes, Liz Reymond, Betty Foster, Julie O’Connor, Penney Lewis, Nia Goulden, Rossella Roberts, Sian Roberts

“…Strict risk assessment criteria needed to be met before the approach, including a known history of substance abuse or carer ability to be trained to competency.Intervention Intervention-group carers received training by local nurses using a manualised training package.Primary outcome measures Quantitative data were collected at baseline and 6–8 weeks post-bereavement and via carer diaries. …”
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