A randomised controlled trial comparing the outcomes of arteriovenous fistula for dialysis created under local vs regional anaesthesia: reflections on recruitment and process evalu... by Emma Aitken, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Nicolas Hall, the ACCess study collaborators

“…Recruitment figures demonstrating trial progression and site set-up are reported quantitatively. Contemporaneous data was collected on site-specific challenges, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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How can a measure improve assessment and management of symptoms and concerns for people with dementia in care homes? A mixed-methods feasibility and process evaluation of IPOS-Dem. by Clare Ellis-Smith, Irene J Higginson, Barbara A Daveson, Lesley A Henson, Catherine J Evans, BuildCARE

“…Quantitative data comprised IPOS-Dem data. Directed content analysis for qualitative data, and descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data.…”
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Co-RESPOND: a federated network of cohorts on mental health and adversity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Challenges, solutions and recommendations for retrospective data harmonizati... by Papoula Petri-Romão, Jutta Stoffers-Winterling, Charlotte Doerschner, Jocelyne Jurgeit, Philipp Gödde, Irwin Hecker, Maria Melchior, Diana Czepiel, Anke Witteveen, Els van der Ven, Marit Sijbrandij, Roberto Mediavilla, José Luis Ayuso-Mateos, Pierre Smith, Vincent Lorant, Anna Monistrol Mula, Josep Maria Haro Abad, Katalin Gémes, Ellenor Mittendorder-Rutz, Matteo Monzio Compagnoni, Antonio Lora, Giulia Caggiu, Claudia Conflitti, Raffael Kalisch, Klaus Lieb

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An overview of the high-resolution global LAnd surface satellite (Hi-GLASS) products suite by Shunlin Liang, Tao He, Jie Cheng, Bo Jiang, Huaan Jin, Ainong Li, Siwei Li, Liangyun Liu, Xiaobang Liu, Han Ma, Dan-Xia Song, Lin Sun, Yunjun Yao, Wenping Yuan, Yufang Zhang, Feng Tian, Leshi Li

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RESEARCH OF PHYSICOMECHANICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF GRAIN IN PROCESSES OF DAMP ROLLING IT FOR A FORAGE OF FARMING ANIMALS, WITH THE PURPOSE OF REVEALING THE DIRECTIONS OF... by D.I. CHISTIAKOV

“…The research provides a new data about the properties of cultivated environment for developing a power-saving operating elements for grain processing of a farming animal's forage. …”
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Precision computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) intervention for adolescents with depression (SPARX-UK): protocol for the process evaluation of a pilot randomised contr... by Charlotte Lucy Hall, Chris Hollis, Kareem Khan, Peter Fonagy, Kirsty Sprange, Cathy Creswell, Yi Yang, Vibhore Prasad, Kapil Sayal, Nitish Jawahar, Ellen Townsend, Dorothee Auer, Praveetha Patalay, Aja Murray, Yvonne Kelly, Boliang Guo, Christopher R Tench, Paul Stallard, Louise Arseneault, Sieun Lee, Sally Merry, Charlotte Hall, Jo Gregory, Rory O’Connor, Emma Nielsen, Edmund Sonuga-Barke, Hannah Wright, Petr Slovak, Emily Lloyd, Josimar De Alcantara Mendes, Carolyn Ten Holter, Marina Jirotka, Aaron Kandola, Sonia Livingstone, Kasia Kostryka-Allchorne, Jake Bourgaize, Mariya Stoilova, Marianne Etherson, Chris Greenhalgh, Jim Warren, Vajisha Wanniarachchi, Kevin Glover, Mathijs Lucassen, Karolina Stasiak, Camilla Babbage, Adam Parker, Joanna Lockwood, Elvira Perez Vallejos, Rebecca Woodcock, Sarah Doherty, Lucy-Paige Willingham, Camilla May Babbage, Matthew Jeffery, Peiyao Tang, Holly Griffiths, Lily Roberts, A. Jess Williams, Lucy Hitcham

“…This protocol paper describes the rationale, aims and methodology of the SPARX-UK trial process evaluation.Methods and analysis The process evaluation will use a mixed-methods design following the UK Medical Research Council’s 2015 guidelines, comprising quantitative and qualitative data collection. …”
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Implementation of a Conditional Latent Diffusion-Based Generative Model to Synthetically Create Unlabeled Histopathological Images by Mahfujul Islam Rumman, Naoaki Ono, Kenoki Ohuchida, Ahmad Kamal Nasution, Muhammad Alqaaf, Md. Altaf-Ul-Amin, Shigehiko Kanaya

“…Finally, we determined the optimal number of clusters using cluster validation metrics and assessed the quality of the synthetic images through quantitative methods. To enhance the interpretability of the synthetic image generation process, expert input was incorporated into the cluster assignments.…”
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A novel hybrid MCDM framework combining TOPSIS, PROMETHEE II, and VIKOR for peach drying method selection by Burak Gülmez

“…This research provides a comprehensive framework for evidence-based decision-making in food processing technology selection and establishes quantitative benchmarks for future technology evaluations in the fruit drying industry.…”
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Bridging cognition and ethics: Socio-emotional skills and digital history literacy in fostering critical thinking by Ana Nurhasanah, Nadiroh, Arifin Maksum

“…This study aims to analyze the impact of socio-emotional skills and digital literacy-based history learning on critical thinking, information processing, and ethical reasoning. It also explores the role of information processing and ethical reasoning as mediators between these variables. …”
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The Planning of Best Site Selection for Wind Energy in Indonesia: A Synergistic Approach Using Data Envelopment Analysis and Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making by Chia-Nan Wang, Yu-Chi Chung, Fajar Dwi Wibowo, Thanh-Tuan Dang, Ngoc-Ai-Thy Nguyen

“…This research employs a novel two-phase multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework that combines the strengths of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), and Fuzzy Combined Compromise Solution (F-CoCoSo). …”
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Community-Based Health Information Systems in Africa: A Scoping Review of Data Generation, Utilization, and Community Empowerment [version 3; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved wi... by Michael Ogutu, Jacinta Nzinga, Benjamin Tsofa, Beatrice Kuvuna, Fatuma Guleid, Moriasi Nyanchoka

“…Conclusion CBHIS utilises both paper-based and electronic-based systems to collect and process data. Nevertheless, most countries rely on paper-based systems. …”
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Optimizing Patent Prior Art Search: An Approach Using Patent Abstract and Key Terms by Amna Ali, Mohammad Ali Humayun, Liyanage Chandratilak De Silva, Pg Emeroylariffion Abas

“…The swift expansion of the patent arena poses challenges for experts employing conventional qualitative practices to handle the increasing quantitative needs. In this study, we propose a novel method to enhance patent prior art search through the integration of advanced natural language processing (NLP) techniques. …”
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Achieve sustainable operation of agricultural enterprises: improving agribusiness performance through digital transformation by Yue Yuan, Hui Wu, Yang Shen

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Supporting energy policy research with large language models: A case study in wind energy siting ordinances by Grant Buster, Pavlo Pinchuk, Jacob Barrons, Ryan McKeever, Aaron Levine, Anthony Lopez

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Securing LLM Workloads With NIST AI RMF in the Internet of Robotic Things by Hassan Karim, Deepti Gupta, Sai Sitharaman

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From warehouse to ward: applying implementation research methods to the device identification, qualification, distribution, and management process within the Newborn Essential Solu... by Kylie Dougherty, Rebecca P. Kirby, Katerina Claud, Kara M. Palamountain, Elizabeth Asma, Millicent Alooh, Danica Kumara, Vince Gate, Ali Khalid, George Banda, Hope David Peter, Charles Osuagwu, Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Z. Maria Oden, Christine A. Bohne, Lisa R. Hirschhorn

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Exploring potential therapeutic targets for small cell lung cancer based on transcriptomics combined with Mendelian randomization analysis by Zhicheng Liao, Pengcheng Jia, Yifan Li, Zhihui Zheng, Jizhou Zhang

“…Based on expression quantitative trait loci data and the genome-wide association study data of SCLC, MR analysis was used to screen the genes closely related to SCLC disease, which intersect with DEGs to obtain co-expressed genes (CEGs), and the biological functions and pathways of CEGs were further explored by enrichment analysis. …”
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Exploration and selection of LLM models for financial text simplification by Bertha C Brenes-Brenes, Saul Calderón-Ramírez

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Obstacles and opportunities for care collaboration through the utilisation of a preventive care process for frail older adults: a study protocol for a mixed methods study design by Åsa Larsson Ranada, Elisabet Rothenberg, Helle Wijk, Martina Karin Boström, Pia Skott, Anette Erichsen

“…The study protocol comprises the two first phases.Phase 1 (quantitative) Data from SA (2019–2021) will be analysed to compare municipalities regarding the quality of registration in the PcP. …”
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Conceptual framework for data harmonisation in mental health using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: an example with the R2D2-MH consortium by Louise Gallagher, Tony Charman, Dieter Wolke, Jan Buitelaar, Sven Bölte, Emily Jones, Thomas Bourgeron, Marie Schaer, Kristien Hens, Declan Murphy, Melissa H Black, Christine Ecker, Yair Sadaka, Beate St Pourcain, Stef Bonnot-Briey

“…Although the linking process necessarily entails an element of subjectivity, the application of established rules can increase rigour and transparency of the harmonisation process.Conclusions We present the first steps towards data harmonisation in mental health that is compatible with contemporary approaches in psychiatry, being more capable of capturing diversity and aligning with more transdiagnostic and neurodiversity-affirmative ways of understanding data.Clinical implications Our findings show promise, but future work is needed to address quantitative harmonisation. …”
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