Effective dietary interventions during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of behavior change techniques to promote healthy eating by Hannah O’Connor, Nina Meloncelli, Shelley A. Wilkinson, Anna Mae Scott, Lisa Vincze, Alita Rushton, Samantha Dawson, Jenna Hollis, Bree Whiteoak, Sarah Gauci, Susan de Jersey

“…The primary aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to summarise the effectiveness of dietary interventions for pregnant woman, identify which behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and intervention features were most frequently used and determine which were most effective at improving dietary intake. …”
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Effectiveness of Continuous and Sequential Chelation and Different Agitation Techniques on Smear Layer Removal and Microhardness of Root Canal Dentin (An In Vitro Study) by Asmaa Aamir Kamil, Ahmed Hamid Ali, Federico Foschi, Francesco Mannocci

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aimed to assess and compare the elimination of the smear layer and microhardness of dentin in root canals after sequential versus continuous chelation using different agitation techniques. <b>Methods</b>: Sixty-four palatal roots of upper first molars were instrumented to size X3 (Protaper Next files). …”
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Building a PECAS Activity Allocation Module: The experience from Caracas by Geraldine J. Fuenmayor, John E. Abraham, John Douglas Hunt

“…In this paper, we describe in 12 steps the elements developed for an Activity Allocation model in this region. A detailed inventory of built space and household characteristics was developed using a population synthesis technique. …”
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What goes on when the lights go off? Using machine learning techniques to characterize a child’s settling down period by Deniz Kocanaogullari, Murat Akcakaya, Roxanna Bendixen, Adriane M. Soehner, Amy G. Hartman

“…Using machine learning techniques, we identified key features that characterize differences in activity during the settling down period that differentiate children with sensory sensitivities to tactile input (SS) and children without sensitivities (NSS).MethodsActigraphy data were collected from children with SS (n = 17) and children with NSS (n = 18) over 2 weeks (a total of 430 evenings). …”
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The Interaction of Sec-O-Glucosylhamaudol With CYP3A4/CYP2D6 by Computer Simulation and Spectral Techniques by Yutong Du, Guiming Liu, Di Lian, Jingjing Cui, Yuan Li, Li Li

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Evaluation of a formal mentorship program in government medical college using Delphi technique: Explanatory sequential mixed method study by Sangeetha Kandasamy, Shivkumar Gopalakrishnan, Harikrishnan Elangovan, Geethanjali Muthukumar

“…The summarization of the Delphi technique was done by thematic analysis. The factors promoting mentorship were academic needs, personal problems, and research. …”
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Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of TiOX Powders with Different Oxygen Defects by Leini Wang, Fei Lu, Fanming Meng

“…The novel carbon- or chromium-doped TiOX photocatalysts with different oxygen defects were synthesized by mechanochemical technique and heating process. …”
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Comparison of Animal-assisted Therapy, Virtual Reality, and Conventional Pretreatment Behavior Modification Techniques: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study by Ketki Kashyap, Kopal Singh, Shivani Mathur, Manvi Malik, Pulkit Jhingan, Pallavi Anand

“…Materials and methods: A total of 90 children falling in the 6-12 years age bracket were included based on selection criteria and were randomly divided into three groups—group I: AAT, group II: VR, and group III: playroom activity. …”
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Nickel removal from synthetic wastewater by novel zeolite-doped magnesium- iron- and zinc-oxide nanocomposites by hydrothermal-calcination technique by Rashad Al-Gaashani, Haya Alyasi, Fatima Karamshahi, Simjo Simson, Yongfeng Tongb, Viktor Kochkodan, Jenny Lawler

“…Several advanced techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) were applied to study the structural, morphological, chemical, and magnetic properties of the prepared materials. …”
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IT diagnostics of Parkinson's disease based on voice markers and decreased motor activity by U. V. Vishniakou, X. Yiwei

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The effects of experimental conditions on extraction of polyphenols from African Nutmeg peels using NADESs-UAE: a multifactorial modelling technique by Udodinma Jude Okeke, Matteo Micucci, Dasha Mihaylova, Achile Cappiello

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Geospatial technique and multi-criteria evaluation to select suitable sites for groundwater recharge with reclaimed water in arid and semi-arid regions by Sinda Sifi, Abdelwaheb Aydi, Sabrine Zaghdoudi, Mohamed Gasmi, Hazem Ghassan Abdo

“…In this study, geospatial technique and multi-criteria evaluation were combined to pinpoint an appropriate site for aquifer recharge with reclaimed water (ARrew) in Menzel Bourguiba in the Bizerte region, Northeastern Tunisia. …”
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Effect of parameter variation on the coordination of 5-amino benzene-1, 3-dicarboxylic acid under the solvothermal technique for catalytic adsorption by Aba Akebi Atta-Eyison, Ruphino Zugle

“…In this study, two metal-organic frameworks were synthesized using 5-Aminobenzene-1, 3-dicarboxylic acid and copper (II) nitrate trihydrate under two different conditions using the solvothermal technique. …”
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Engaging Community Pharmacies in Promoting Outpatient Medication Safety &ndash; Identifying and Prioritizing Research Needs by Modified Nominal Group Technique by Mäkinen E, Taimi AK, Sandler C, Schoultz AM, Holmström AR

“…Data collection was conducted through electronic surveys and facilitated online group meetings. The collected data were analyzed using qualitative inductive thematic analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis by the van Breda technique.Results: The final data comprised 83 research needs organized under five main themes with 22 subthemes. …”
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Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Some Derivatives of 5-Substituted Indole Dihydropyrimidines by L. C. C. Heda, Rashmi Sharma, C. Pareek, P. B. Chaudhari

“…In this account, we synthesized some halo substituted indole dihydropyrimidines and evaluated their antimicrobial activity. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by micro dilution technique in Mueller-Hinton broth. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Conventional Exercises, Maitland and Mulligan Mobilization Techniques for Managing Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Randomized Controlled Trial by Mohamed Hussein Elgendy, Magda Gaid Sedhom, Mayada Ashraf, Efrem Kentiba, Mahmoud Salah Aboraya

“…However, the literature suggests insufficient information regarding the optimal spinal mobilization technique for effectively managing SIS. Materials and Methods 45 male subjects were randomly assigned to 3 groups. …”
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The effectiveness of Spencer muscle energy technique on pain, function and range of motion in patients with frozen shoulder: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses by Mihret Dejen Takele, Alemu Kassaw Kibret, Gashaw Jember Belay, Moges Baye, Kefale Getie, Kassaw Belay Shiferaw, Getachew Azeze Eriku

“…Abstract Background Frozen shoulder, also clinically known as adhesive capsulitis, is characterized by pain, stiffness, and gradual loss of passive or active glenohumeral range of motion. It leads to marked reduction in shoulder mobility, impacting daily activities and quality of life. …”
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Effectiveness of behavior change techniques in eHealth-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease: A systematic review by Emma R. Douma, Tom Roovers, Mirela Habibović, Gert-Jan de Bruijn, Jos A. Bosch, Boris Schmitz, Willem J. Kop

“…BCTs were coded following the Behavior Change Taxonomy. …”
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An Investigation of Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>) Movement Trajectories Under Ammonia Stress Using Image Processing Techniques by Muhammed Nurullah Arslan, Güray Tonguç, Beytullah Ahmet Balci, Tuba Sari

“…Movement trajectories of individual fish were recorded over 10 h using high-resolution cameras positioned above and beside glass tanks. …”
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Delphi Fuzzy Elicitation Technique in the Determination of Third Party Failure Probability of Onshore Transmission Pipeline in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria by GO Ariavie, GC Ovuworie

“…@JASEM Keywords: Delphi technique, onshore transmission pipeline, Fuzzy set theory,  third party activities, …”
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