Exploring Factors Influencing Dietary Management in Chinese Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Based on the COM-B Model: A Qualitative Study by Zhang N, Fan S, Wang S, Zhao Y, Liu H, Wei Y, Li Z, Wang W, Liu F

“…Given this knowledge gap, we aimed to explore the factors influencing dietary management in patients with chronic kidney disease based on the capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior (COM-B) model and provide culturally suitable insights for the creation of focused interventions.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted between September and November 2024 at the Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Central Hospital of Jiangnan University, with 45 participants, including 19 patients with chronic kidney disease, 10 caregivers, and 16 healthcare professionals. …”
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Labor companionship utilization and healthcare providers perceptions in Gondar public health facilities: a mixed method study by Fasika Alemu Mekonen, Melaku Hunie Asratie, Negalgn Byadgie Gelaw, Bayew Kelkay Rade

“…We used simple random sampling techniques (lottery method) to select health facilities and systematic random sampling techniques to select study participants. Semi-structured questionnaires were employed. Data were entered into kobo collect software and analyzed by Stata version 14. …”
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Health and economic evaluation of cytomegalovirus vaccination strategy among young women in China: a modelling study by Bin Zhang, Gang Qin, Jun-Tao Shu, You-Jia Wu, Yin-Hua Jiang, Yi-Wen Ge, Meng-Zhao Yin

“…This study aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of various CMV vaccination strategies for Chinese young women.Method An age-structured dynamic model was adopted, using Mathematica software, to simulate three strategies: (1) no vaccination (status quo); (2) pre-marriage vaccination (age 20–28 years); (3) reproductive-age vaccination (age 20–40 years). …”
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Injury Epidemiology and Risk Factors in Female Kabaddi Athletes: Insights from Event PON XXI 2024 for Enhanced Prevention and Management by Ahmad Al Munawar, Şenay Şen, Filli Azadi

“…The study utilized a quantitative descriptive design with 22 female national Kabaddi athletes from North Sumatra, employing structured surveys, clinical assessments, and systematic injury documentation for comprehensive athlete health evaluation. …”
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Oral health, quality of life and general health of people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds from South Asia and the Middle East resettled in South Australia: a cross sect... by Anna Ziersch, Clemence Due, Moira Walsh, Marco A. Peres

“…Methods A convenience sample of 206 people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds from Syria, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq who had been in Australia for less than 10 years completed a structured questionnaire, recruited through service and community organisations and snowball sampling. …”
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Toward a continuous learning educational model: insights from the experience of a Mexican private university by Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Salvador Salas-Maxemín, Ana Paula Valle-Arce, Patricia Caratozzolo, Patricia Caratozzolo, Guillermo M. Chans, Guillermo M. Chans

“…(2) How does TEC21 align with the European Commission’s Industry 4.0 Curriculum Guidelines? Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 Mexican engineering undergraduates during their international study experiences using a cross-sectional qualitative design. …”
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Food safety practice and its associated factors among food handlers working in food and drinking establishments in Hargeisa, Somaliland by Mohamed Mussa Abdilahi, Jonah Kiruja, Abdisamad Shukri Ismail, Soheir H. Ahmed, Faisal Nooh, Ayanle Suleiman Ahmed, Abdiqathar Rashid Kulmie

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 22. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with probable anxiety disorders among elderly persons living with HIV at Mulago ISS clinic: A cross-sectional study. by Anthony Muyunga, Kevin Ouma Ojiambo, Janet Nakigudde, Jovan Mugerwa, Benard Owori, Kevin Naturinda, Brian Mikka, Janet Peace Babirye, Namutale R Nalule, Isaac Samuel Kintu, Enos Kigozi, Caroline Birungi

“…Interviews were conducted using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) screening tool to help identify individuals who may be at risk for anxiety disorders and structured questionnaires for socio-demographics, and psychological factors. …”
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Determinants of antenatal care dropout in South Mecha woreda, Amhara regional state, North west Ethiopia, 2024 by Worku Andiso, Gebiyaw Wudie, Kebadenew Mulatu, Deresse Daka

“…Methods: Study conducted from May 25 to June 25, 2024, using a structured and pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Los inicios de la lectura y la mediación afectiva en contextos plurilingües e interculturales/ Early reading stages and affective mediation in multilingual and intercultural contex... by Alessia Corsi, Montserrat Fons Esteve

“…The methodology used is based on the discourse analysis of the transcripts of the reading sessions we carried out and semi-structured interviews with family members. The results show that the presence and collaboration of parents provide a positive emotional response to reading through support strategies among which we can highlight: shared reading and waiting and, the creation of a cosy atmosphere that promotes a series of plurilingual strategies that sustain the conversation. …”
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Strengthening the Efficiency of Parliamentary Oversight Bodies to Enhance Anti-Corruption Control, Transparency, Political Accountability, and Responsibility by Tony Duba, Thakaramahlaha Lehohla

“…The methodology applied was a qualitative research approach based on semi-structured and desktop methods of data collection, and the comparative analysis method assists the main goal of aiding a researcher with the focused and systematic generation of theoretical frameworks from data. …”
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Patient and public engagement in priority setting: A systematic rapid review of the literature. by Elizabeth Manafò, Lisa Petermann, Virginia Vandall-Walker, Ping Mason-Lai

“…Results were organized into two tiers of public and patient engagement in prioritization: Tier 1-Deliberative and Tier 2-Consultative. Highly structured patient and public engagement planning activities include the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships (UK), Dialogue Method (Netherlands), Global Evidence Mapping (Australia), and the Deep Inclusion Method/CHoosing All Together (US).…”
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Implementation of a spaced-repetition approach to enhance undergraduate learning and engagement in paediatrics by Keta Vagha, Sonali Choudhari, Amar Taksande, Jayshree Tembhurne, Jayant Vagha, Sunita Vagha

“…While widely used in self-directed learning, its role in structured medical education remains underexplored. …”
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Perceptions of the Provision of Pain Care Services from the Perspective of People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Qualitative Descriptive Study by Mezzini A, Kumar S, Sharrad S, Harmon J, Eckert MC

“…Data were collected using individual, semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically. To ensure trustworthiness, the study was conducted and reported in accordance with the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines.Results: Eighteen participants (10 female), with a median age of 71 years (IQR 68– 77), shared their perceptions of the provision of PD pain care services. …”
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RUSSIA’S ARCTIC STRATEGIES OF 2014 AND 2021: IS CONTINUITY POSSIBLE AMID SHIFTING PRIORITIES? (PART 2) by Natalia А. Roslyakova, Alexander D. Volkov, Evgeniy A. Kanevsky, Kirill K. Boyarsky, Anastasiia D. Kozlova

“…To quantify semantic divergence, measures such as the Bray-Curtis index and cosine similarity were applied. The texts were structured to reveal changes in semantic content related to expected policy effects over time. …”

CO39 | Artificial intelligence in hemophilia management: challenging the need for experts

“…In response to the two complex clinical queries, each AI provided detailed and structured analyses, considering multiple possibilities, exploring differential diagnoses, and ultimately arriving at accurate and guideline-compliant conclusions. …”
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Factors Influencing Adherence to Refills and Medications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia: A Questionnaire-Based Study by Alnajjar JS, Alwosaibei AA, Alameen MA, Alqadeep AF, Alanazi R, Alnajim AH, Al-Ali AH, Alanazi RH, AlJabr Q

“…Data were collected via structured phone interviews using a validated questionnaire, and clinical data were extracted from medical records. …”
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Diachronic changes in local food heritage: the ethnobiology of wild foods in central Tuscany by Mousaab Alrhmoun, Valter Guiggi, Syed Waseem Gillani, Muhammad Manzoor, Naji Sulaiman, Andrea Pieroni

“…Methods The study was conducted in Valdera, Central Tuscany, through structured interviews with local residents. Using the same methodological framework as a 2004 survey, participants were asked about wild food plants, mushrooms, and wild animals they recognized, used, and how they incorporated them into traditional dishes. …”
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The Canadian Society of Nephrology Methods for Developing and Adapting Clinical Practice Guidelines: An Update by Somaya Zahran, Anna Mathew, Tyrone G. Harrison, Arenn Jauhal, Michelle A. Hladunewich, Reem A. Mustafa

“…We also examined how conflict of interest is managed, how working groups are structured, and how recommendations are prioritized. …”
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AI-powered visual E-monitoring system for cattle health and wealth by Aung Si Thu Moe, Pyke Tin, Masaru Aikawa, Ikuo Kobayashi, Thi Thi Zin

“…Captured data are stored in a structured MySQL database and accessed via a RESTful API by a user-side mobile application developed using Flutter and Clean Architecture. …”
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