The Risk Factors Associated with the Carriage to Critical Antimicrobial-Resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Healthy Household Dogs: A One Health Perspective by Carlos Alejandro Zelaya, Gabriel Arriagada, Rosario Medina, Beatriz Escobar, Fernando Sánchez, Nicolás Galarce, Lisette Lapierre

“…Fecal samples were collected from dogs that had not received antibiotics in the preceding four weeks, and <i>E. coli</i> isolates growing on antimicrobial-impregnated selective agar were tested using VITEK2, following Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. A structured questionnaire captured demographic, clinical, and environmental data, and logistic regression was used to identify significant associations. …”
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Artificial intelligence in nephrology education: a multicenter survey of fellowship trainees at Mayo Clinic by Mohammad S. Sheikh, Charat Thongprayoon, Iasmina M. Craici, Jing Miao, Fawad M. Qureshi, Michael A. Mao, Musab S. Hommos, Mary Prendergast, Sumi Nair, Kianoush B. Kashani, Wisit Cheungpasitporn

“…This study aimed to assess current AI utilization, perceptions, and educational needs among nephrology fellows at Mayo Clinic.MethodsA structured online survey was administered to 23 fellows—including those specializing in kidney transplantation and onco-nephrology—across three Mayo Clinic sites (Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida). …”
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“The stroke has already happened. You can't undo what has happened” emotions, coping, and adjustment in the experiences of southeast Asian people living with stroke - A qualitative... by Pablo Cruz Gonzalez, Tingyuan Koh, Matthew Hok Shan Ng, Myra Jasmine Ibrahim, Mun Yu Chan, Eloise Lie, Karen Sui Geok Chua, Phyllis Liang

“…Methods: This study used a qualitative phenomenological approach with semi-structured interviews in Singapore (February 2020–March 2022) among twelve first-stroke participants discussing life changes, emotions, and coping strategies post-stroke. …”
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Negative correlation between school bullying and multi-dimensional health in adolescent female migrants: a digital visual analog scale study by Yueping Song, Yueping Song, Yueping Song, Yifei Li, Yifei Li, Kai Zhou, Jia Tang, Jia Tang, Xuemeng Chen, Gaowang Liu, Gaowang Liu

“…This study investigates the specific correlations between different types of bullying exposure and multi-dimensional health outcomes among female high school students aged 15 to 18 in China.MethodsData were derived from a longitudinal observational cohort, including clinical records and structured survey assessments. We introduced a novel digital visual analog scale (VAS) to quantify psychological tendencies (e.g., depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances) and physiological indicators (e.g., menstrual irregularities, EEG/ECG variations). …”
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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to pilot Restore Energy, Activity Can Help (REACH): an mHealth-enabled peer coaching intervention for fatigue in systemic lupus ery... by Nina Gulati, Kiran Singh, Erin Morrissey, Priscilla Calvache, Jillian Rose-Smith, Monique Gore-Massy, Faye Chiu, Ludovic Trinquart, Iris Navarro-Millan, Sara Folta, Shanthini Kasturi

“…Trained peer coaches with lived SLE experience will use behavior change strategies to support participants through a 12-week structured program supported by the REACH app. Participants in the control arm will receive access to the REACH app without peer coaching. …”
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Genome wide locus-specific ancestry analysis revealed adaptive admixtures in crossbred cattle of India by Rangasai Chandra Goli, Kiyevi G. Chishi, Karan Mahar, Indrajit Ganguly, Sanjeev Singh, S. P. Dixit, Oguru Sai Sruthi, Sonu Choudhary, Vikas Diwakar, Pallavi Rathi, Chandana Sree Chinnareddyvari, Mahesh Dige, Muralidhar Metta, Amit Kumar, Ganesh N. Aderao, Nidhi Sukhija, K. K. Kanaka

“…Future advancements in genomic tools may enable controlled inheritance of desirable traits, maximizing heterosis in structured breeding programs for sustainable cattle production.…”
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Evaluation of the HAL® lumbar type exoskeleton in long-term care: protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study by Sebastian Hofstetter, Pascal Müller, Dominik Behr, Suenye Thal, Motoaki Komiya, Stefan Dowiasch, Patrick Jahn

“…Qualitative methods include semi-structured interviews with eight caregivers, exploring usability, perceived benefits, and barriers to adoption.ResultsData will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, repeated measures ANOVA, and thematic content analysis for qualitative data. …”
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Qualitative evaluation of the multilevel influences on mental health and barriers and facilitators to care among Mozambican adolescents with HIV by Kathryn L. Lovero, Yanisa Yusuf, Joana Falcão, Allison Zerbe, Eduarda Pimentel de Gusmão, Thais Ferreira, Claude A. Mellins, Elaine J. Abrams

“…We examined perceptions of mental health problems, influences on mental health, and barriers and facilitators to mental health care for AWH in Mozambique, a lower-resource, high HIV-burden context.We conducted focus groups with AWH (N = 7) and caregivers (N = 5) and key informant interviews with mental health and primary care providers (N = 9) and mental health and HIV policymakers (N = 5). Semi-structured guides were based on a tailored Socioecological Model. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity of cultural ecosystem services in grand canal rural heritage sites: A community gradient framework using participatory mapping by Xin Jiang, Xi Chen, Qinghai Zhang, Yutao Li, Mingrui Wang, Yongjun Li, Xing Xiong, Xiaoning Wu, Xin Li, Yujia Zhong, Yong Lu

“…To address this gap, this study proposes a multidimensional framework that integrates participatory mapping, semi-structured interviews, and mixed spatial analytical techniques for analyzing rural CES distribution patterns and their associations with landscape features across community gradients. …”
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Awareness and adoption strategies for improved agricultural practices (IAPs) by smallholder farmers in the Mbeya Region, Tanzania by Phenson Justine, Ádám Csorba, Caleb Melenya Ocansey, Brian Rotich, Isaiah Maket, Azaria Stephano Lameck, Mustapha Abdulkadir, Mohammed Ahmed MohammedZein, Erika Michéli, Yuri Andrei Gelsleichter

“…The data was collected from smallholder farmers using the ODK collect tool through a well-structured questionnaire. The probit model and One-way ANOVA test were performed to identify predictor variables. …”
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Brazilian guideline for screening and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes: a position statement from the Brazilian Diabetes Society by Melanie Rodacki, Lenita Zajdenverg, Wellington Santana da Silva Júnior, Luciano Giacaglia, Carlos Antonio Negrato, Roberta Arnoldi Cobas, Bianca de Almeida-Pititto, Marcello Casaccia Bertoluci

“…The 1-h OGTT is preferred over the 2-h OGTT, as it is both more practical and a superior test. A structured approach to reevaluation intervals is provided.…”
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Adding value to eccentrics: A review of adjunctive therapies for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy based on randomized controlled trials by Stanisław Kasprzak, Karolina Kasprzak, Laura Loryś, Klaudia Klimczak, Jakub Kamiński, Marcin Narloch, Aleksandra Wiśniewska, Małgorzata Kuczek

“…This review followed a structured approach inspired by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 (PRISMA) guidelines to enhance transparency, although it does not fulfill the full criteria of a systematic review. …”
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Exploring the determinants of subjective well-being among the elderly in Dongguan: a qualitative comparison of migrant and local residents by Li Jia, Li Jia, Hang Cheng, Jinzhi Huang, Huanting Liu, Qihui Gan, Xianglei Zhu, Jin Huang, Qikang Chen, Xiao Lin, Yuxi Liu, Yuxi Liu

“…ObjectivesThis study aims to explore the determinants of subjective well-being among elderly populations in Dongguan, one of China’s most rapidly industrializing cities, with a particular focus on differences between migrant and native elderly residents.Methods/analysisA qualitative research design was employed. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 38 elderly participants (26 native and 12 migrant residents) in Tangxia Town, Dongguan City. …”
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Termination of Pregnancy Following Periconception Isotretinoin Exposure in South Korea by Young-Rae Lee, Dong-Won Hwang, Kyoung-Chul Chun, Young-Ah Kim, Jae-Whoan Koh, Jung-Yeol Han, June-Seek Choi, Hye-Young Kwon

“…Methods: A dataset of 1785 pregnancies from January 2001 to September 2022 was collected by Korean Mother Safe Counselling Center, which is a call center for teratogenicity information. A semi-structured questionnaire was sent to 1107 women to evaluate the rate of pregnancy termination, trends of their risk of perceptive malformation and termination of pregnancy following isotretinoin exposure in periconception before and after getting the counselling on teratogenic risk from our center. …”
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A practical guide for nephrologist peer reviewers: evaluating artificial intelligence and machine learning research in nephrology by Yanni Wang, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Hatem Ali, Jianbo Qing, Charat Thongprayoon, Wisit Kaewput, Karim M. Soliman, Zhengxing Huang, Min Yang, Zhongheng Zhang

“…To address these issues, this article offers a structured framework for nephrologist peer reviewers, integrating the TRIPOD-AI (Transparent Reporting of a Multivariable Prediction Model for Individual Prognosis or Diagnosis–AI Extension) checklist. …”
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Learning from Tradition: Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions of Leaf and Plastic Food Wrapping and Packaging in Kumba, Southwest Cameroon by Aristide Guillaume Silapeux Kamda, Pricillia Anjeh, Gillian Asoba, Solange Nwobonche Chiakeh, Elizabeth Nebale, Francesca Baldi, Samuel Metugue, Fidelis Ebong, Chiara Frazzoli

“…Two hundred consumers were interviewed at eight restaurants in Kumba municipalities through a structured questionnaire. The result of this study revealed that consumers considered that plant-based materials do not affect human health; they know that leaves, compared to plastics, are easier to dispose of and that plastic is an environmental hazard. …”
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Ethnomedicinal documentation of plants used for gastrointestinal disorders in Sahiwal District Pakistan by Nidaa Harun, Muhammad Waheed, Syeda Sitwat Rubab, Madeeha Arshad, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Fahim Arshad, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Imrana Bukhari, Muhammad Shoaib, Kaneez Fatima, Rainer W. Bussmann, Abeer Hashem, Adel M. Al-Saif, Elsayed Fathi Abd-Allah

“…The interviews of 125 respondents were conducted during August 2021–January 2022 via a semi-structured questionnaire. Floristic analysis yielded a total of 73 plant species in 65 genera and 35 families. …”
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Validation of a Questionnaire on the Post-COVID-19 Condition (Long COVID): A Cross-Sectional Study in Italy by Angelo Cianciulli, Emanuela Santoro, Roberta Manente, Antonietta Pacifico, Gianni Comunale, Marika Finizio, Mario Capunzo, Francesco De Caro, Gianluigi Franci, Giuseppina Moccia, Giovanni Boccia

“…The questionnaire was self-administered and had open and structured questions. Results: The highest value of Cronbach’s alpha was found on 18 items (alpha = 0.97), which means that the questionnaire has satisfactory internal validity. …”
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A biochemical screening platform to target chromatin states using condensates as a tool by Laura J. Hsieh, Tracy Lou, Muryam A. Gourdet, Emily Wong, Geeta J. Narlikar

“…Conventional approaches to target dysfunctional chromatin states typically rely on targeting a defined, structured binding pocket of a specific chromatin protein. …”
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Protective attributes and behaviors related to food provisioning for food security among U.S. low-income, Mexican-born mothers of young children: a qualitative study by Amanda C. McClain, Marian Marian, Katherine L. Dickin, Jamie S. Dollahite

“…Low-income Mexican-born mothers (n = 27) of young children (≤5 years) with ≤10 years in the U.S. completed two semi-structured interviews, including a participant-driven photo elicitation interview, and responded to the 18-item Household Food Security Survey Module. …”
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