Exploration of rural physicians’ lived experience of practising outside their usual scope of practice to provide access to essential medical care (clinical courage): an internation... by David Campbell, Lucie Walters, Jill Konkin, Laura Grave, Ella Cockburn, Ian Couper, Ruth Alison Stewart

“…This study explored the lived experience of rural doctors when they practise outside their usual scope of practice to provide medical care for people who would otherwise not have access to essential clinical services.Design A hermeneutic phenomenological study.Setting An international rural medicine conference.Participants All doctors attending the conference who practised medicine in rural/remote areas in a predominantly English-speaking community were eligible to participate; 27 doctors were recruited.Interventions Semi-structured interviews were conducted. The transcripts were initially read and analysed by individual researchers before they were read aloud to the group to explore meanings more fully. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma Research and Development: Insights from Investor and Researcher Perspectives by Iakovos Kritikos, Andreas Sarantopoulos, Anastasios Roumeliotis, Julia Vasiliades, Ioannis Matsinas

“…This study investigates the role of AI investments in enhancing research efficiency, addressing implementation challenges, and shaping stakeholder perspectives. Via a structured explanatory research design, the study applies a quantitative methodology based on survey data collected from researchers, investors, and pharmaceutical executives across the USA and United Kingdom. …”
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Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico by Crhistian Laynes-Magaña, William Cetzal-Ix, Héctor M. J. López-Castilla, Iván Tamayo-Cen, Jesús F. Martínez-Puc, Eliana Noguera-Savelli, Benito B. Dzib-Castillo, Saikat Kumar Basu

“…Methods Through 28 semi-structured surveys, we have analyzed the socioeconomic and ecological perspectives of the local beekeepers operating in these coastal environments. …”
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Nimble Approach: fast, adapting, calculating and ethically mindful approach to managing colorectal cancer screening programmes during a pandemic by Nancy N Baxter, Arlinda Ruco, Jill Tinmouth, Catherine Dubé, Anne Sorvari, Linda Rabeneck, Natalie A Baker, Marcia Facey, Amina Benmessaoud

“…Objective To describe a conceptual framework that provides understanding of the challenges encountered and the adaptive approaches taken by organised colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design This was a qualitative case study of international CRC screening programmes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with programme managers/leaders and programme experts, researchers and clinical leaders of large, population-based screening programmes. …”
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Effect of Implementing Virtual Educational Sessions on Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Attitude and Hesitancy Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination by Eman A. Fadel PhD, Eman Alshawish PhD, Rasha Hafez Ramadan El-Shaboury PhD, Dalia E. Khalil PhD, Fatma Zaghloul Mahmoud PhD, Nagwa Ibrahim El-Feshawy PhD

“…A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to assess nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes, and hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination. …”
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Highlanders: a qualitative study to explore the experiences of home care nurses in rural areas in Italy by Nicolas Capitani, Laura Rasero, Yari Longobucco, Camilla Elena Magi, Paolo Iovino, Stefano Bambi, Diletta Calamassi

“…Design: Qualitative study using a transcendental phenomenological approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face, and audio was recorded with home care nurses. …”
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Multi-Domain Assessment of Thermomechanical Recycling Based on Bio-Based and Petroleum-Based Additively Manufactured Components by Niko Nagengast, Nicolas Mandel, Christian Bay, Frank Döpper, Christian Neuber, Hans-Werner Schmidt, Clara Usma-Mansfield, Franz Konstantin Fuss

“…The well-known Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) provides a structured framework for decision-making (the ecological impact domain) with the focus being on application. …”
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Clinical Epidemiology and Molecular Investigation of Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 Infection in Naturally Infected Domestic Cats in Bangladesh by Sanjida Ali Sani, Chandan Nath, Md Moktadir Billah Reza, Jannatul Naima, Partha Samanta, Md Saddam Hossain, Md Rayhan Faruque, Md Ahaduzzaman

“…Selected positive samples (n = 38) were partially sequenced for molecular analysis. A structured questionnaire was developed to estimate potential risk factors for Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 infection, clinical and therapeutic outcomes and overall associations among the variables. …”
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Systematic Review on the Importance of Gut Microbiota in the Regulation of Type 2 Diabetes Through Physical Activity and Exercise by Luis Muguerza-Rodríguez, Alba Mier, Jesus G. Ponce-González, Cristina Casals, Juan Corral-Pérez

“…Interventional studies showed that structured exercise, including moderate-intensity and sprint interval training, increased beneficial bacteria such as <i>Faecalibacterium</i>, <i>Veillonella</i>, <i>Lachnospira</i>, and <i>Bifidobacterium</i>, linked to anti-inflammatory effects and improved metabolic profiles. …”
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Sport can do better: female athletes' perspectives on managing menstrual and hormonal contraceptive cycle-related symptoms by Sara Chica-Latorre, Catherine Knight-Agarwal, Andrew McKune, Andrew McKune, Andrew McKune, Michelle Minehan, Michelle Minehan

“…Thus, this study aimed to understand how female athletes are impacted by and manage MCS, and how they want these symptoms addressed in sporting contexts.MethodsUsing a constructivist paradigm approach, experiences and perspectives of 30 female athletes [aged 19–32, 18 naturally cycling (NC) and 12 using HCs] from 17 sports were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsFour main themes were identified: (1) significant impacts of MCS on athletes, (2) perceived functional difference when MCS are present, (3) uncertainty about the effectiveness of management strategies despite trying multiple options, and (4) a desire for a supportive sport environment with meaningful discussions about MCS, though there is reticence.DiscussionThese findings highlight the need to view MCS as more than a minor inconvenience, consider athletes' perceptions, and pursue more research on evidence-based management options and MC culture change in sports. …”
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Parents and GPs’ understandings and beliefs about food allergy testing in children with eczema: qualitative interview study within the Trial of Eczema allergy Screening Tests (TEST... by Ingrid Muller, Elizabeth Angier, Miriam Santer, Matthew J Ridd, Kirsty Roberts, Lucy Selman, Clare Clement, Alison R G Shaw, Robert Boyle, Anna Gilbertson

“…Aim To explore parent and general practitioner (GP) understanding and beliefs about food allergy testing for children with eczema.Design and setting Qualitative interview study in UK primary care within the Trial of Eczema allergy Screening Tests feasibility trial.Participants Semi-structured interviews with parents of children with eczema taking part in the feasibility study and GPs at practices hosting the study.Results 21 parents and 11 GPs were interviewed. …”
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Bad girl and unmet family planning need among Sub-Saharan African adolescents: the role of sexual and reproductive health stigma by Kelli Stidham Hall, Abubakar Manu, Emmanuel Morhe, Vanessa K. Dalton, Sneha Challa, Dana Loll, Jessica L. Dozier, Melissa K. Zochowski, Andrew Boakye, Lisa H. Harris

“…We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 63 women ages 15-24 recruited from health facilities and schools in Accra and Kumasi, Ghana. …”
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Integrating wind damage vulnerability into long-term forest planning: An optimisation-based model for spatial decision support by Karin Öhman, IreneDe Pellegrin Llorente, Teresa Fustel, Inka Bohlin, Tomas Lämås, Jeannette Eggers

“…Furthermore, the optimization model applied is specifically structured to be solvable using exact solution techniques. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship among healthcare workers in outpatient medical centers in Kenya: a qualitative... by Mary W. Kaniu, Wahu R. Gitaka, Rupali Jain, Ann N. Munyare, Rodney D. Adam, Aliza Monroe-Wise

“…Design: A qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews Setting: 12 private outpatient clinics in Kenya. …”
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Development of a medication literacy assessment scale for patients with mental disorders in recovery in China: a mixed-methods Delphi study by Lin Deng, Bei Wu, Jianlin Lou, Jianlin Lou, Chen Zhang, An Huang, An Gu, Haiqin Chen, Lina Wang

“…Preliminary items were generated through a comprehensive literature review and semi-structured interviews with 20 patients and 6 psychiatric professionals. …”
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Midwives’ views regarding implementation on prevention of vertical transmission HIV programme at Tshwane antenatal clinics by Reamogetswe Lisbeth Aphane, Kwanele Mazibuko, Yandiswa Dlamini, Thobeka Mndebele, Angela Beza, Maurine Rofhiwa Musie

“…Data were collected by conducting individual semi-structured interviews with the midwives. Data analysis was done through thematic analysis. …”
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Implementation of a virtual multi-disciplinary model of care for people affected by cancer: a qualitative evaluation by Hannah Beks, Marley J. Binder, Suzanne Clayden, Justin Ludowyk, David Campbell, Jessica Freeman, Ian M. Collins, Craig Underhill, Mark Buzza, Michelle Barrett, Wasek Faisal, Dayna Swiatek, Anna Ugalde

“…Qualitative data was obtained from semi-structured interviews undertaken with key informants, including working group members and end-users (referring and attending clinicians). …”
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Non-Thermal Plasma Applications in Maize Seed Remediation, Disinfection, and Improvement for Growth: A Review by Diana Guadalupe Gutierrez-Leon, Jorge Jurado-Paramo, Benjamin Gonzalo Rodriguez-Mendez, Diego Medina-Castro, Regulo Lopez-Callejas

“…This review is particularly relevant because it synthesizes current information and provides a structured perspective on the application of NTP in agriculture. …”
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A Multi-Stream Approach to Mixed-Traffic Accident Recognition Using Deep Learning by Swee Tee Fu, Lau Bee Theng, Brian Loh Chung Shiong, Chris McCarthy, Mark Tee Kit Tsun

“…Models relying on a single type of perception are effective in structured traffic but struggle to handle the complexities of mixed-traffic environments. …”
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Barriers and preferences in advance care planning: a mixed-methods study of end-stage kidney disease patients and caregivers in India by Bharathi Naik, Anuja Damani, Arun Ghoshal, Shankar Prasad Nagaraju, Pankaj Singhai, Swathi Nayak Ammunje, Ravindra Prabhu Attur, Naveen Salins

“…Qualitative data were obtained from semi-structured interviews with 34 patients and 6 caregivers. …”
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