Addressing standardization and semantics in an electronic lab notebook for multidisciplinary use: LabIMotion by Chia-Lin Lin, Pei-Chi Huang, Christof Wöll, Patrick Théato, Christian Kübel, Lena Pilz, Nicole Jung, Stefan Bräse

“…LabIMotion enhances documentation by introducing customizable components structured across three levels—Elements, Segments, and Datasets—enabling flexible, hierarchical organization and reuse of data. …”
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The red thread: stakeholder perspectives on menstrual health and hygiene in Ghana by Sitsofe Gbogbo, Israel Wuresah, Priscilla Klutse, Sarah Odi Mantey, Ishmael Boateng, Paramount Eli Nelson, Veronica Okwuchi Charles-Unadike, Darline El Reda, Constance Currier

“…We conducted FGDs with adolescent boys (n=60), parents (n=48) and gatekeepers (n=19). Semi-structured guides were developed and used during FGDs, recorded and supplemented by field notes. …”
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Deconstructing the intersect between nursing theory and practice: A grounded theory study by Jane-lovena Enuma Onyiapat, Joseph C. Osuji, Mohammed El-Hussein, Peace N. Iheanacho, Nkiruka P. Nwokemodo, Ifeoma Ndubuisi

“…Data were collected from 18 clinical nurse educators through semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Our finding suggests a grounded theory of "situational reciprocity" that theorizes a "reciprocal active theory/practice process". …”
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Evaluation and prioritization of food safety risks in the Nigerian red meat industry by Ismail Ayoade Odetokun, Damilola Christiana Olawoye, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Nma Bida Alhaji, Oluwadamilola Olawumi Abiodun-Adewusi, Taiwo Adeniyi Adewoye, Hama Cisse, Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered over eight months in ten slaughterhouses and slaughter slabs in Ilorin. …”
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Knowledge of legal rights as a factor of refugee and asylum seekers’ health status: a qualitative study by Tara C Pilato, Faten Taki, Kaitlyn Sbrollini, Amanda Purington Drake, Brian Maley, Stephen Yale-Loehr, Jane L Powers, Natalya N Bazarova, Aparajita Bhandari, Gunisha Kaur

“…Objectives To examine health behaviours of refugees and asylum seekers, in relation to their knowledge of public benefits and legal rights.Design Qualitative study, utilising an open-ended, semi-structured interview guide to ensure information-rich data collection. …”
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Multifaceted health coaching intervention for cardiovascular risk prevention – exploratory qualitative study of Chinese clients' perspectives by Xue Yang, Gengcong Qu, Lawrence Luk, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Benjamin H. K. Yip, Samuel Y. S. Wong, Carmen K. M. Wong

“…Purposive sampling was used regarding gender, age and lifestyle domains. Three semi-structured focused-group interviews were conducted. …”
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Right ventricular dysfunction improves prediction of atrial fibrillation in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a cardiac magnetic resonance study by Shengxu Li, Xuanye Bi, Quanxu An, Yuhang Li, Chenyao Li, Deliang Shen

“…Incident AF was identified via electronic medical records or structured telephone interviews. RV function was assessed using CMR-derived parameters, including ejection fraction (RVEF), peak emptying rate (PER), and peak filling rate (PFR).ResultsAmong 612 patients (66.1% male), 72 (11.8%) had preexisting AF, and 29 (5.4%) developed new-onset AF over a median follow-up of 3.3 years. …”
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Assessment of return to play after an acute shoulder injury: protocol for an explorative prospective observational German multicentre study by Leonard Achenbach, Hendrik Bloch, Eduard Kurz, Ines Buchholz, Dirk Maier, Arthur Praetorius, Sebastian Seyler, Susanne Standtke

“…After a medical check-up with a range of motion and anthropometric measurements as well as clinical tests, the participants will perform a structured warm-up protocol. The functional tests comprise handgrip strength, upper quarter Y-balance test, isometric strength, closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test, wall hop test, functional throwing performance index and the unilateral seated shot put test and isokinetic tests.Ethics and dissemination The results of this study will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations at national and international conferences. …”
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Advancing drug-drug interactions research: integrating AI-powered prediction, vulnerable populations, and regulatory insights by Wenzhun Huang, Wenzhun Huang, Xiao Wang, Xiao Wang, Yunhao Chen, Yunhao Chen, Changqing Yu, Shanwen Zhang, Shanwen Zhang

“…This review aims to provide a thorough overview of the latest trends and future directions in DDIs research, structured around five main areas: (1) epidemiological trends and high-risk drug combinations, (2) mechanistic classification of DDIs, (3) methodologies for detection and prediction, particularly those driven by AI, (4) considerations for vulnerable populations, and (5) regulatory frameworks and pathways for innovation. …”
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Insights into diversity management as a pillar of sustainable development in Czech and Ukrainian universities by Martina Rašticová, Nataliia Tkalenko, Nataliia Versal, Mariia Balytska, Nataliia Kholiavko

“…The analysis shows that Czech universities demonstrate structured policies and stable resources, enabling them to offer comprehensive support for professional growth, gender equality, and inclusivity. …”
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Assessing the Implementation and Awareness of Children’s Rights in Pediatric Hospital: A Comparative Study of Parents’ and Children’s Perspectives by Vasiliki Georgousopoulou, Chrysoula Dafogianni, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Aspasia Serdari, Ioannis Koutelekos, Anna Tsiakiri, Dimitrios Cassimos, Maria Lavdaniti, Maria Amanatidou, Georgios Manomenidis

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing six domains of children’s rights: access to information, participation, privacy, non-discrimination, play and recreation, and parental support. …”
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Few-Shot Evaluation of Vision Language Models for Detecting Visual Defects in Autonomous Vehicle Software Requirement Specifications by Nabil Bukhary, Maaz Ahmad, Karim Rashad, Samarth Rai, Salsabeel Shapsough, Yara Kaddoura, Dana Dghaym, Imran Zualkernan

“…Nevertheless, our findings suggest that fine tuning the models and structured prompt design offer the potential to improve VLM precision in visual defect detection.…”
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Better Lunch Boxes: Testing the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Family-Based Pilot Intervention to Support Nutritious Home-Packed Lunches by Tamara Petresin, Jess Haines, Danielle S. Battram, Virginie Desgreniers, Ivanna Regina Pena Mascorro, Claire N. Tugault-Lafleur

“…Acceptability was assessed via post-intervention surveys and semi-structured interviews in a sub-sample of parents (n = 9). …”
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The role of a death and grief festival in cultivating awareness of serious illness, death, and bereavement at university: A qualitative study of students’ and staff’s motivations a... by Hanne Bakelants, Sarah Dury, Kenneth Chambaere, Luc Deliens, Steven Vanderstichelen, Filip Van Droogenbroeck, Joachim Cohen

“…Methods: A total of 94 individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with students and staff. …”
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Implementing the My Positive Health dialogue tool for children with a chronic condition: barriers and facilitators by S. de Jong-Witjes, E. E. Berkelbach van der Sprenkel, M. C. Kars, M. Huber, S. L. Nijhof, R. Nuboer, D. M. Broekhuijsen-van Henten, C. A. Lasham, E. G.A.H. van Mil, E. M. van de Putte

“…Additionally, qualitative insights were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 17 HCPs and 30 children (8–18 years old) with chronic conditions. …”
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PRIDE-FTG advances academic careers of underrepresented early-stage investigators performing blood disorders research by Betty S. Pace, Oluwatoyosi A. Onwuemene, Athena Starlard-Davenport, Rhea-Beth Markowitz, Vahé Heboyan, Petar Datsov, Treva Rice

“…The success of this structured, mentored training program instills a sense of optimism about the future of diversity in our nation.…”
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Measurement of Teacher’s Orchestration Load: A Framework and a Case Study on Tool Flexibility by Claudio Alvarez, Ishari Amarasinghe, Gustavo Zurita, Davinia Hernandez-Leo, Lubna Hakami, Luis Rojas

“…We illustrate the applicability of the framework through a case study comparing two CSCL orchestration tools: PyramidApp, which offers pre-configured, structured enactment of the Pyramid collaborative learning flow pattern, and EthicApp, a more flexible tool allowing real-time design adjustments for a variety of instructional designs. …”
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Prevalence of Cysticercosis in Pigs and Risk Assessment Among Occupationally Exposed Workers in Benue State, Nigeria by Alex A. Adikwu, Tyonginengen Iorparegh, Felix M. Per, Andrew M. Adamu, Olajide A. Owolodun, Paul F. Horwood, Theophilus I. Emeto, Oyelola A. Adegboye

“…Methods From January to August 2019, we examined pig carcasses at four abattoirs: Utyondo market, Wurukum abattoir, Modern market, and Railway abattoirs. Structured questionnaires were administered to butchers, pig farmers, and civil servants to gather information on disease knowledge. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice in patients with non-obstructive coronary ischaemia in Xinjiang: a cross-sectional study by Qian Li, Ge Wang, Yumingjiang Mulati, Palidan Wubuer, Qingyue Yang, Guligena Sawuer

“…Objectives To investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of patients with ischaemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) toward their condition.Design A cross-sectional study using questionnaires to assess KAP scores among patients with INOCA.Participants Patients with INOCA from the Xinjiang region of China were enrolled between September 2023 and February 2024.Interventions Data were collected via structured questionnaires covering demographic information and KAP metrics.Primary and secondary outcome measures Mean KAP scores were analysed. …”
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School-based support for emotion-related attendance challenges: effectiveness of @School when implemented with neurodiverse adolescents, their parents, and school staff by Evelyne Karel, Evelyne Karel, Cynthia Defourny, Gil Keppens, Patricia A. Graczyk, Floor Sauter, David Heyne, David Heyne

“…@School comprises individualized modules for adolescents and parents, as well as structured collaboration with school staff. Outcomes were assessed at pre-, post-, and five-month follow-up, and included adolescents’ school attendance, anxiety, school-related fear, depression, and self-efficacy, together with parent self-efficacy. …”
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