Improvement of accuracy and diagnostic significance of breast tumor fine-needle aspiration biopsy by miRNA analysis of material isolated from cytological smears by N. N. Kolesnikov, S. E. Titov, Yu. A. Veryaskina, A. V. Vladimirova, R. B. Samsonov, A. S. Artem’eva, V. I. Novik, L. M. Bershteyn, I. F. Zhimulev, A. V. Malek

“…Analysis of miRNAs expression was performed by reverse transcription followed by quantitative PCR. Results of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were analyzed with use of relevant cytological and morphological data.Results. …”
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Professionalisierung von Schulbegleiter:innen von Kindern und Jugendlichen im Autismus-Spektrum – Evaluation des Schulbegleiter:innentrainings „ASS ST“ by Marie Schottel, Charlotte Hanisch, Inés von der Linde, Sascha Knorr, Franziska Schmitz, Nicole Bruning

“…The evaluation of the quantitative data shows a high level of satisfaction with the training, a signifi­cant increase in the level of knowledge and an increase in skills. …”
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Home Health Care Providers’ Readiness to Care for Children and Youth With Complex Medical Conditions: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Joanne Tay, Margaret Saari, Adam Mulcaster, Edward Cruz

“…Data will be extracted using predefined charting categories and analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. …”
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To construct and validate a risk score model of angiogenesis-related genes to predict the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma by Duangui Gao, Yuan Lu, Tianpeng Jiang, Qinghong Duan, Zhi Huang

“…Some angiogenesis-related genes promote this process, whereas other antiangiogenic genes inhibit HCC growth and metastasis. …”
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An e-Learning Intervention for Professionals to Promote Family-Centered Cancer Care When a Significant Caregiver for Children Is at End of Life: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study by Cherith Jane Semple, Carla O'Neill, Sarah Sheehan, Tanya McCance, Amanda Drury, Jeffrey R Hanna

“…To generate enhanced insights, quantitative and qualitative data were integrated through a 4-stage, modified pillar integration process. …”
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Validation of a Methodology to Investigate Care Inequities for Transgender Patients by Kellyn Engstrom, Fernanda Bellolio, Molly Moore Jeffery, Sara C. Sutherland, Kayla P. Carpenter, Gia Jackson, Kristin Cole, Victor Chedid, Caroline J. Davidge-Pitts, Kharmene L. Sunga, Cesar Gonzalez, Caitlin S. Brown

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Digital Health Portals for Individuals Living With or Beyond Cancer: Patient-Driven Scoping Review by Steven Ouellet, Florian Naye, Wilfried Supper, Chloé Cachinho, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Annie LeBlanc, Marie-Claude Laferrière, Simon Décary, Maxime Sasseville

“…While digital health portals have been associated with improved health outcomes and more streamlined health care processes, their impact on individuals living with or beyond cancer remains underexplored. …”
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Confianza e intercambio de conocimiento en una comunidad de práctica transdisciplinar: un caso de estudio convergente paralelo / Trust and knowledge sharing in a transdisciplinary... by Roberto Hernández-Soto, Jairo Rodríguez-Medina, Mónica Gutiérrez-Ortega

“…The convergence of qualitative and quantitative data has proven to be an excellent approach to improve our understanding of complex and multidisciplinary phenomena and contexts.…”

An integrative review of new nurse practitioners’ experiences in rural healthcare practice by Candace Stidolph, Jennifer Kawi, Catherine Dingley, Ann Marie Hart, Jarod Giger, Rebecca Benfield, Andrew Thomas Reyes

“…A total of 174 sources were scanned. Data were iteratively compared, and significant patterns were extracted and organized into thematic clusters. …”
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Development and Validation of a Prediction Model Using Sella Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Based Radiomics and Clinical Parameters for the Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency and I... by Kyungchul Song, Taehoon Ko, Hyun Wook Chae, Jun Suk Oh, Ho-Seong Kim, Hyun Joo Shin, Jeong-Ho Kim, Ji-Hoon Na, Chae Jung Park, Beomseok Sohn

“…The clinical parameters included auxological data, insulin-like growth factor-I, and bone age. …”
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Development of an artificial intelligence-based application for the diagnosis of sarcopenia: a retrospective cohort study using the health examination dataset by Chang-Won Jeong, Dong-Wook Lim, Si-Hyeong Noh, Sung Hyun Lee, Chul Park

“…However, these techniques have either been time-consuming or have required separate calculation processes after collecting each parameter. To address this gap, we propose an artificial intelligence (AI)-based web application that automates the collection of data, classification of the lumbar spine 3 (L3) slices, segmentation of the subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and muscle areas in the classified L3 slices, and quantitative analysis of the segmented areas. …”
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Exploring the dynamics of stroke survivors’ care dependency, fatigue, and coping strategy in their caregivers: a structural equation modeling analysis by Jinyao Wang, Shuangyan Tu, Jun Cui, Rong Yang, Yan Jiang, Lihong Zhao

“…AimsTo evaluate the interactions among stroke survivors’ care dependency, caregivers’ negative coping strategy, and fatigue.DesignDescriptive quantitative research design.SettingPatients with acute stroke and their caregivers were enrolled in a General Hospital in West China from July 2022 to April 2023.Primary and secondary outcome measuresData collection adopted the Care Dependency Scale (CDS), the Simple Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ), and the Fatigue Scale-14 (FS-14). …”
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Identification and validation of endoplasmic reticulum autophagy-related potential biomarkers in periodontitis by Ruyue Wang, Jinyue Hu, Qing Sun, Shuixiang Guo, Gege Zhang, Ao Lu, Shuo Liu, Xue Yang, Lina Wang

“…In addition, clinical samples were examined using Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) to verify the expression of genes related to ER-phagy in periodontitis and identify a signature which may better predict this disease. …”
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Sustainable management and responsible practices in SMEs: A comparative study of certified and non-certified Algerian SMEs by Mohammed Daoudi, Salah Eddine Mendli

“… • 15 non-certified SMEs operating under standard business practices. Data collection included face-to-face interviews and self-administered surveys, allowing for a comparative analysis of their management strategies. …”
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Understanding the Role of Inflammation in ALS-FTSD: A systematic Review and Meta-analysis Investigating the Relationship between Inflammation and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and... by Scott Purdie, William Daley, Fergal Waldron, Jenna Gregory

“…RESULTS: Following an overview of the current state of the research field, a specific focus of quantitative and qualitative analysis was determined. …”
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Chlamydia trachomatis exploits sphingolipid metabolic pathways during infection of phagocytes by Adriana Moldovan, Fabienne Wagner, Fabian Schumacher, Dominik Wigger, David Komla Kessie, Marcel Rühling, Kathrin Stelzner, Regina Tschertok, Louise Kersting, Julian Fink, Jürgen Seibel, Burkhard Kleuser, Thomas Rudel

“…ABSTRACT Chlamydiae are obligate intracellular pathogens that utilize host cell metabolites for catabolic and anabolic processes. The bacteria replicate in epithelial cells from which they take up sphingolipids (SL) and incorporate them into the chlamydial membrane and the vacuole (termed inclusion). …”
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Exploring the role of social media in mathematics learning: effects on self-efficacy, interest, and self-regulation by Ling Dai, Wu Jin, Biao Zhu, Rundong Liao, Guoxing Xu, Haozhe Jiang, Jia Guan

“…This study investigates the direct and indirect effects of MLSM on these variables to enhance mathematics education. Methods A quantitative research design was employed, involving 398 university students who engaged in Mathematics Learning with Social Media (MLSM) activities. …”
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A Multicomponent Strategy to Improve HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in a Southern US Jail: Protocol for a Type 3 Hybrid Implementation-Effectiveness Trial by Ank E Nijhawan, Jana Kholy, Julia L Marcus, Timothy P Hogan, Robin T Higashi, Jacqueline Naeem, Laura Hansen, Brynn Torres, Barry-Lewis Harris, Song Zhang, Douglas Krakower

“…An HIV risk prediction model based on EHR data to identify individuals most likely to benefit from PrEP has been developed and internally validated and is ready to be deployed. …”
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Effects of Bride Price on Women's Rights Among the Bakiga in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kitumba Sub-County. by Asiimwe, Bettus

“…Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used in the study. …”
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Head-to-Head Evaluation of FDM and SLA in Additive Manufacturing: Performance, Cost, and Environmental Perspectives by Maryam Abbasi, Paulo Váz, José Silva, Pedro Martins

“…Additionally, environmental considerations and process reliability were assessed by examining waste streams, recyclability, and failure rates. …”
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