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Randomization methods and cluster size in cluster randomized trials conducted in elementary and high schools [PDF]

open access: yesVojnosanitetski Pregled, 2022
Background/Aim. Randomization allows for study groups to be formed so that they are similar in all characteristics except outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of randomization methods and their effect on achieving baseline balance
Pajčin Mirjana   +3 more
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Tracking Learning and Teaching Chains and Their Variations in the Development of Mixed-Methods Methodology [PDF]

open access: yesEducational Process: International Journal, 2020
Recently, inspirational articles on research methodology have been written on the development of the mixed-methods approach. This area of study concerns methodological trends in the construction of research designs. One may ask, whether it is possible to
Harri Pitkäniemi
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Study designs: Part 9 – Meta-analysis (II)

open access: yesPerspectives in Clinical Research, 2021
The previous two articles in this series gave an overview of the methodology of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. In this third and concluding article, we look at the different types of biases that can confound the results of a meta-analysis and ...
Priya Ranganathan, Rakesh Aggarwal
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Are professional pharmacy services being offered for free in pharmacies? A feasibility study exploring the use of a time motion study in New Zealand

open access: yesPharmacy Practice, 2021
Background: Pharmacists report to be providing patient-focused clinical services for which they receive no remuneration. Limited literature exists about unfunded services leading to difficulties in ascertaining an appropriate study design for such ...
Yasmin Abdul Aziz   +3 more
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International Business Research: Understanding Past Paths to Design Future Research Directions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In this paper we examine the extant research in IB by conducting a bibliometric study of the articles published in three leading international business journals – International Business Review, Journal of International Business Studies and Management ...
Almeida, Martinho Isnard Ribeiro de   +3 more
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Managing Evidence-Based Research Processes with Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis Methods in Covid-19 Pandemic

open access: yesBezmiâlem Science, 2020
Objective:This article aims to analyze different approaches to a literature review. The publications in the pandemic period were examined by bibliometric analysis method within the framework of systematic review and determined criteria.Methods:Between 01.
Kübra ZAYİM GEDİK   +2 more
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Research Design, as Independent of Methods [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Objectives •Readers of this chapter should be in a better position to: •Understand the process of research design •Place their own and others work within a full cycle or programme of ongoing research •Understand why good research almost always ...
Gorard, Stephen
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Connecting practice to research (and back to practice): making the leap from design practice to design research [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This paper explores two questions: what skills and knowledge can be derived from research and brought back into design practice; and how can we better prepare designers to undertake research? Its aim was to enable design practitioners wishing to pursue
Yee, Joyce
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Learning From Older Adults to Promote Independent Physical Activity Using Mobile Health (mHealth)

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2021
Background: Healthy aging is critically important for several reasons, including economic impact and quality of life. As the population of older adults rapidly increases, identifying acceptable ways to promote healthy aging is a priority.
Camille Nebeker, Zvinka Z. Zlatar
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Using Corpus Linguistics to Analyse how Design Research Frames ‘Design Thinking’ [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Academic research communities create knowledge which helps them to claim authority over their investigative domain. The knowledge is not necessary objectively true—often it is skewed to help communities to claim legitimacy.
Ghassan, Aysar
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