Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Jennifer M. Yentes, Peter C. Raffalt
Summary: Entropy analysis in gait research has seen significant growth in the past two decades, with a recommendation to use multiscale entropy for quantifying complexity. Careful selection of input parameters and investigation of parameter consistency are needed for both single- and multiscale entropy analyses. Interpretation of results should always be compared with a control condition or group.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meng Yao, Shan Zhang, Qi Lu, Xiaoyu Chen, Si-Yu Zhang, Yueqiao Kong, Jindong Zhao
Summary: The vast declines in freshwater and marine fish diversity and population abundance have serious implications for ecosystems and human livelihoods. Environmental DNA (eDNA) biomonitoring provides an efficient and cost-effective method for assessing species occurrences and population trends in aquatic environments. This study analyzes 416 fish eDNA studies, highlighting the potential of eDNA technology in improving fish conservation and fisheries management. The study also identifies methodological concerns and provides guidelines for effective sampling in different aquatic habitats.
Article
Business
Fleur B. M. Kilwinger, Ynte K. van Dam
Summary: Means-end chain analysis has been widely used in various disciplines to understand consumer behavior, but there is no standardized method for analyzing the data. This paper contributes to the methodological debate by comparing different ways of analyzing means-end chain data and finding that different analysis methods can lead to different results. The authors suggest that before applying means-end chain analysis, researchers should evaluate the validity of assumptions underlying the research model.
PSYCHOLOGY & MARKETING
(2021)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Pratik Sinha, Carolyn S. Calfee, Kevin L. Delucchi
Summary: Latent class analysis is a probabilistic modeling algorithm that allows clustering of data and statistical inference, which has seen increased application in critical care and respiratory medicine. This review provides an overview of the principles behind latent class analysis and outlines the key processes and challenges in executing this method for investigators seeking to apply it to their data.
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Physiology
Philip Friere Skiba, David C. Clarke
Summary: Since its publication in 2012, the W' balance model has been widely used to understand and predict human physiology and performance during high-intensity intermittent exercise. Despite its intuitive appeal, the model has achieved mixed results due to a lack of clarity in its basis and calculation. This review examines the theoretical basis, assumptions, calculation methods, strengths and limitations of the model, emphasizing the importance of understanding the distinctions between the integral and differential forms for correct implementation and interpretation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Annunziata Carluccio, Rosanna Martinelli, Marika Massaro, Nadia Calabriso, Egeria Scoditti, Michele Maffia, Tiziano Verri, Valentina Gatta, Raffaele De Caterina
Summary: Research showed that HT influences the whole-genome expression at the transcriptional level in endothelial cells, affecting various immune, inflammatory, proliferative, and metabolic pathways. It also revealed previously unsuspected genes and related gene pathways affected by HT, broadening our understanding of its biological properties.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Desiree Bartolini, Linda Zatini, Anna Migni, Tiziana Frammartino, Angela Guerrini, Stefano Garetto, Jacopo Lucci, Isabelle Franco Moscardini, Giada Marcantonini, Anna Maria Stabile, Mario Rende, Francesco Galli
Summary: This study compared the effects of different forms of vitamin D (VD) on liver cell lipotoxicity and found that all the forms showed similar efficacy in reducing the levels of lipotoxicity. However, they generated different gene fingerprints, suggesting diverse cytoprotective mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Laura Bordoni, Anna M. Malinowska, Irene Petracci, Artur Szwengiel, Rosita Gabbianelli, Agata Chmurzynska
Summary: This study explores the potential association between TMA metabolism and mitochondrial dynamics, providing a new avenue for further research.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Thomas Donoghue, Natalie Schaworonkow, Bradley Voytek
Summary: Neural oscillations are prevalent and associated with cognitive tasks, offering an exciting opportunity to link theory, physiology, and mechanisms of cognition. However, careful consideration of the underlying assumptions of the methods used is necessary for proper interpretation of investigations into neural oscillations. Seven methodological considerations for analyzing neural oscillations are discussed, providing a helpful guide for measurement and interpretation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Roni Reiter-Palmon, Victoria Kennel, Joseph A. Allen
Summary: Research on teams and teamwork has mainly focused on short-term student teams in the lab, teams in larger organizations, and teams in unique environments. The context in which teams operate influences their composition and effectiveness. Small organizations provide a rich opportunity for studying team dynamics, but also present methodological and practical challenges. New methodological approaches are needed to advance our understanding of teams and teamwork in such contexts.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Chibuike Chiedozie Ibebuchi, Michael B. Richman
Summary: This study optimizes the results of Circulation typing using PCA by examining four important decisions. The impact of different decisions on the classification results is compared, and it is found that the choice of the optimal number of rotated PCs, the selection of the rotation algorithm, and the determination of the hyperplane width threshold are crucial. The Direct Oblimin method is found to be the most accurate, and a threshold range of 0.2 to 0.3 is considered optimal for separating noise from the signal in this study.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David de Gonzalo-Calvo, Miron Sopic, Yvan Devaux
Summary: Significant resources have been invested in long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) research in the past decade, but incorporating lncRNA into clinical practice still faces technical challenges.
TRENDS IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Onesmus Ayaya, Marius Pretorius
Summary: This essay paper discusses methodological considerations for researching turnaround management practitioner (BRP) accreditation, focusing on the need to enhance BRP capabilities through continuing professional development. By evaluating existing data collection procedures and proposing sequenced integrated data collection procedures (IDCPs), the article aims to study BRPs' professional accreditation frameworks. The paper highlights the limitations of using questionnaire surveys and interviews to document BRP practices and professional capabilities, and suggests purposeful interpretation of legislative instruments governing BRP work for improved research design.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sara R. Jaeger, Gaston Ares
Summary: Highlighting text is a potential method for attitude measurement, with highlight frequency being influenced by text context, while consumers' attitudes towards vertical farming were not affected by completing the highlighting task.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anne M. Butler, Mehmet Burcu, Jennifer B. Christian, Fang Tian, Kathleen M. Andersen, William A. Blumentals, Karen E. Joynt Maddox, Caleb Alexander
Summary: The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in healthcare utilization, leading to morbidity, mortality, and changes in medical interventions. Real-world data from various sources have reflected these disruptions. This article discusses the potential impact of pandemic-related disruptions on the design and analysis of noninterventional studies, specifically in participant selection, exposure measurement, outcome assessment, and covariate consideration. The article also highlights the amplified concerns in populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and proposes a general framework for researchers to address these challenges in the COVID-19 era.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Lonneke M. JanssenDuijghuijsen, Jaap Keijer, Marco Mensink, Kaatje Lenaerts, Lars Ridder, Stefan Nierkens, Shirley W. Kartaram, Martie C. M. Verschuren, Raymond H. H. Pieters, Richard Bas, Renger F. Witkamp, Harry J. Wichers, Klaske van Norren
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruben Diaz-Rua, Jaap Keijer, Andreu Palou, Evert M. van Schothorst, Paula Oliver
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lianne M. S. Bouwman, Jose M. S. Fernandez-Calleja, Hans J. M. Swarts, Inge van der Stelt, Annemarie Oosting, Jaap Keijer, Evert M. van Schothorst
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Hematology
Barbara Reynes, Evert M. van Schothorst, Estefania Garcia-Ruiz, Jaap Keijer, Andreu Palou, Paula Oliver
THROMBOSIS AND HAEMOSTASIS
(2017)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Inge F. Palm, Rianne G. A. E. Schram, Hans J. M. Swarts, Evert M. van Schothorst, Jaap Keijer
Article
Physiology
Inge van der Stelt, Femke Hoevenaars, Jitka Siroka, Lidwien de Ronde, David Friedecky, Jaap Keijer, Evert van Schothorst
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
N. G. J. Costermans, K. J. Teerds, J. Keijer, E. F. Knol, R. E. Koopmanschap, B. Kemp, N. M. Soede
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juliane Kasch, Isabel Kanzleiter, Sophie Saussenthaler, Annette Schuermann, Jaap Keijer, Evert van Schothorst, Susanne Klaus, Sara Schumann
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2018)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jasmijn Y. de Vries, Shikha Pundir, Elizabeth Mckenzie, Jaap Keijer, Martin Kussmann
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miranda van der Ende, Sander Grefte, Rogier Plas, Jocelijn Meijerink, Renger F. Witkamp, Jaap Keijer, Klaske van Norren
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-REVIEWS ON CANCER
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neeraj Sinha, Maria Suarez-Diez, Evert M. van Schothorst, Jaap Keijer, Vitor A. P. Martins dos Santos, Guido J. E. J. Hooiveld
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2017)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eveline Gart, Everton Souto Lima, Frank Schuren, Christa G. F. de Ruiter, Joline Attema, Lars Verschuren, Jaap Keijer, Kanita Salic, Martine C. Morrison, Robert Kleemann
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jose M. S. Fernandez-Calleja, Lianne M. S. Bouwman, Hans J. M. Swarts, Annemarie Oosting, Jaap Keijer, Evert M. van Schothorst