Plants Traditionally Used for Making Utility Products by Forest Dwelling <i>Gaddi</i> and <i>Sippi</i> Tribes in Bhaderwah Tehsil of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India by Bhekam Pal Singh, Shivika Sharma, Vikas Sharma, R. K. Manhas, Iyyakkannu Sivanesan

“…The present study is an attempt to document the invaluable traditional knowledge on wild plants and PUPs possessed by the <i>Gaddi</i> and <i>Sippi</i> tribes before it perishes completely, as this knowledge is transmitted orally to the next generation. Semi-structured schedules were used for the collection of data regarding the method of making and usage of PUPs and the plant species used for making such products. …”
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High-Frequency Ultrasonography Imaging: Anatomical Measuring Site as Potential Clinical Marker for Early Identification of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema by Ivana Klarić-Kukuz, Danijela Budimir Mršić, Antonela Matana, Blaž Barun, Jure Aljinović, Maja Marinović-Guić, Ana Poljičanin

“…Clinical staging and symptom profiles were assessed using ISL criteria and a structured questionnaire. Volume status was determined by relative volume change (RVC). …”
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Midwives' experiences working with women and girls surviving violence in Yemen: a qualitative study by Marwah Al-Zumair, Luz Marina Leegstra, Hussein Zaid, Raisa Ferrer Pizarro, Monia Al-Zumair, Lamya Bawahda, Albrecht Jahn, Lauren Maxwell

“…A female Yemeni physician and qualitative researcher trained in the ethical conduct of VAWG-related research conducted interviews using a semi-structured interview guide. Participants gave verbal consent for participation in the one-time interview. …”
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Understanding Patients’ Experiences in Newly Diagnosed Adult B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Qualitative Interviews to Develop a Patient-Centric Conceptual Model by Michael Chladek, Maria Virginia Meza, Jessie Wang, Maria Sae-Hau, Ana Buenfil, James Turnbull, Faraz Zaman, Nicolas Despiegel

“…Methods This observational study involved teleconference-based, qualitative, semi-structured interviews with patients newly diagnosed with B cell ALL, aged ≥ 55 years, or 30–54 years with ≥ 1 comorbidity. …”
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Parents’ experience in pediatric Tuina treatment program for congenital muscular torticollis in infants and children: qualitative findings from individual interviews by Shu Cheng Chen, Xuan Zhang, Juan Yu, Shuang Lan Lin, Fei Fei Ding, Jia Wen Shou, Ge Ren, Lok Yi Pang, Wing Fai Yeung

“…This study was conducted to understand facilitators, barriers, and influencing factors in the implementation of pediatric tuina treatment program based on parents’ experiences. Methods Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with parents’ experience in Shandong province, China. …”
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The effects of electronic smoking on dental caries and proinflammatory markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Sara Alizadehgharib, Guglielmo Campus, Peter Lingström

“…This review summarises existing data on the influence of e-cigs on oral health, with a specific emphasis on dental caries and pro-inflammatory agents.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted via PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus to identify relevant studies published until September 2024. The structured search strategy uncovered 42 articles that were read in full text. …”
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The effectiveness of digital nudging in improving dietary quality: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Lan Ge, Xuewei Guan, Leiwen Tang, Qianyin Zhu, Yumei Zhong, Meijuan Lan

“…Information sources PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, VIP, CNKI, and Wanfang database. Methods A structured search was conducted by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Mechanized and irrigated coffee cultivation promotes physical subsurface constraints in Oxisols by Katherine Martinez Escobar, Laís Maria Rodrigues Silva, Keise Duarte Bacelar de Morais, Júlio César Lima Neves, Teogenes Senna de Oliveira

“…ABSTRACT Soils of the Cerrados (Brazilian Savanna) are deep, well-structured, and well-drained, with flat to gently undulating terrain that favors mechanization for coffee cultivation. …”
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To the discussion about legal means of ensuring secret in operational-search activities by S. P. Senchikhin

“…Such an approach would not only provide a systematic and structured presentation of laws governing operational activities but also facilitate logical and consistent links between the discussed legal framework and related branches of law.In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of additional legal instruments to safeguard operational secrecy in law enforcement agencies. …”
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Feasibility of an exercise program in endocrine-treated metastatic breast cancer patients with overweight: protocol for the FEMA study by May Wissing, Pernille Skovlund, Susanne Drysdale, Ali Amidi, Robert Zachariae, Tinne Laurberg, Signe Borgquist

“…Methods The FEMA study is a randomized controlled feasibility trial in which 21 endocrine-treated patients with metastatic breast cancer and overweight will be randomly assigned in a 2:1 ratio to either a 12-week training program with three weekly training sessions (intervention), or usual care (control), which includes standard clinical follow-up and supportive care without structured exercise. Feasibility will be assessed based on recruitment rate, adherence, retention, and acceptability, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches for data collection. …”
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Current opportunities for the export of medical services in Russia by S. V. Russkikh, E. A. Tarasenko, S. I. Grin, M. T. Yugay, K. K. Kryukova, L. I. Moskvicheva

“…An analysis of the practice of MSE organizing and regulatory documents of 2018–2021 was carried out, as well as the quantitative sociological survey of 184 doctors, healthcare managers and experts and the in-depth semi-structured interviews with 8 high-level healthcare experts conducted in 2020. …”
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Prevalence of neonatal sepsis and associated factors among neonates admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda. by Brendah Katugume, JohnBaptist Muzungu, Nelson Okello, Eustes Kigongo, Deborah Andrinar Namutebi

“…The participant records were selected by systematic sampling technique and a structured data extraction tool was used to collect data. …”
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Resuscitation debriefing for nurses at the Accident and Emergency Unit of St Dominique's Hospital in East London (South Africa) by Stephen Drotske, Pierre J.T. de Viliers

“…The interview was conducted by a trained professional nurse, who followed a semi-structured questionnaire with both open and closed questions. …”
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Exploring Motor–Cognitive Interference Effects and the Influence of Self-Reported Physical Activity on Dual-Task Walking in Parkinson’s Disease and Healthy Older Adults by Thomas Jürgen Klotzbier, Nadja Schott, Soo-Yong Park, Quincy J. Almeida

“…Future research should examine the role of structured physical activity programs, potentially incorporating DT training, to evaluate their impact on motor–cognitive interference in PD.…”
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Giant Chemo-Resistive Response of POSS Nano-Spacers in PS- and PMMA-Based Quantum Resistive Vapour Sensors (vQRS) Used for Cancer Biomarker Analysis by Abhishek Sachan, Mickaël Castro, Veena Choudhary, Jean-François Feller

“…All transducers were made by spray layer by layer (sLbL) to obtain a hierarchically structured conducting architecture. The transducers’ surface was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to observe the CNT coating and dispersion level in the matrix. …”
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Depressive symptoms and correlations among war-survivor internally displaced persons in two IDP camps in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey by Gebresilassie Tadesse, Girum Nakie, Setegn Fentahun, Fantahun Andualem, Techilo Tinsae, Getasew Kibralew, Gidey Rtbey

“…Data were collected through structured interviews using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to assess depressive symptoms, the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire-16 (HTQ-16) for traumatic experiences, the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) for substance use, and the Oslo-3 scale for social support. …”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: study protocol for a double-blind, sham-controlled, randomized clinical tria... by Rosa Savino, Sergio Davinelli, Anna Nunzia Polito, Giovanni Scapagnini, Aldo Scirano, Anna Valenzano, Giuseppe Cibelli

“…Safety will be monitored through semi-structured interviews and adverse event reporting. Discussion This study aims to identify a safe rTMS protocol for ASD that could complement existing therapies. …”
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Using large language models for enhanced fraud analysis and detection in blockchain based health insurance claims by Ruba Islayem, Senay Gebreab, Walaa AlKhader, Ahmad Musamih, Khaled Salah, Raja Jayaraman, Muhammad Khurram Khan

“…While several blockchain-based systems have been proposed to improve transparency and tamper resistance, they typically focus on structured data and predefined fraud types, offering limited adaptability and analytical insight. …”
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The Implementation Gap: A Qualitative Analysis of Determinants of Sexual Counseling Among Coronary Heart Disease Patients in China by Zhang F, Li Y, Yang W, Fan Y, Wang A

“…Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Theoretical saturation and validation strategies were used to demonstrate the adequacy of the qualitative data. …”
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Optimizing Clinical Decision Support System Functionality by Leveraging Specific Human-Computer Interaction Elements: Insights From a Systematic Review by Ali Azadi, Francisco José García-Peñalvo

“…Some elements influence effectiveness and efficiency, such as “data entry,” which ensures structured inputs for decision accuracy while optimizing workflows. …”
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