Identifying barriers and coping strategies for pre-exposure prophylaxis disclosure: experiences of Ugandan adolescent girls engaged in transactional sex—a qualitative study by Simon Mwima, Simon Mwima, Laura M. Bogart, Laura M. Bogart, Steela Neema, Richard Komo, Stephen Obbo

“…This qualitative study explores the strategies these adolescents use to navigate these challenges, drawing on resilience theory and asset-based approaches.MethodsBetween April 2018 and May 2019, cross-sectional semi-structured interviews were conducted with Ugandan adolescent girls aged 18–24 engaged in transactional sex to explore their experiences of PrEP disclosure. …”
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Exploring global health diplomacy in Iran: insights from experts in health and foreign policy by Amirhossein Takian, Jalal Arabloo, Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Ebrahim Jaafaripooyan, Sanaz Taghizade, Mohammad Javad Zarif

“…We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 29 experts from the health and diplomatic sectors in Iran, supplemented by five focus group discussions. …”
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Distinct In Vitro Effects of Liposomal and Nanostructured Lipid Nanoformulations with Entrapped Acidic and Neutral Doxorubicin on B16-F10 Melanoma and Walker 256 Carcinoma Cells by Roxana Pop, Mădălina Nistor, Carmen Socaciu, Mihai Cenariu, Flaviu Tăbăran, Dumitriţa Rugină, Adela Pintea, Mihai Adrian Socaciu

“…<b>Background:</b> Liposomes and, more recently, structured nanolipid particles have demonstrated effectiveness as carriers for delivering hydrophilic or lipophilic anticancer agents, enhancing their biocompatibility, bioavailability, and sustained release to target cells. …”
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EMPOWERING COMPASSION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS by Nibedita Mohanty, Niyati Das, Rajendra Kumar Sahoo, Sakir Ahmed, Pratap Kumar Jena

“…The results indicate that structured training in palliative care for nurses boosts both nurse competence and patient care quality. …”
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Resilience of Gen Z to Socioeconomic Challenges: The Interconnection of Family Financial Socialization, Attitudes Towards Money and Financial Well-being by Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Madan Dhungana, Manoj Subedi, Harjit Singh, Dinesh Mani Ghimire

“…Between September and December 2024, a structured questionnaire was distributed both physically on campuses and digitally via online platforms to collect primary data from 452 Gen Z students (aged 18–28) enrolled in 10 management colleges affiliated with national and international universities operating in Kathmandu, Nepal, selected through a purposive sampling method. …”
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Advanced Physiotherapy Approach using X-sens Gait Motion Analysis for the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis- A case report by Urvini Lokhande, Sharath Hullumani, Ritik Daf, Pooja Ladkhedkar

“…Based on the study, a structured physiotherapy program was designed, encompassing manual therapy, stretching exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises. …”
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Food consumption pattern and management of type 2 diabetic patients treated in Dschang District Hospital by Gisèle Mélanie Dongmo Agokeng, Donald Sévérin Dangang Bossi, Marc Bertrand Dandji Saah, François Ngoufack Zambou

“…In order to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) in nutrition in type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients treated in Dschang District Hospital (DDH), West Cameroon, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 103 type 2 diabetic patients aged between 20 and 70 years and over. A structured questionnaire was administered by an interview to collect data. …”
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A comparison of knowledge, attitudes and practices of hand hygiene between in-service healthcare workers in East Trinidad and Tobago by Rajeev P. Nagassar, Roma J. Bridgelal-Nagassar, Stephon Rajkumarsingh, Devon Husband, Selena Juman, Nicholas Ramsawak, Stephanie Villafana, Mariam-Fekerte Jules

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Staff surveyed included medical and non-medical staff. …”
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Promoting HPV vaccination among adolescent girls in low-resource areas of China: A multi-centered qualitative study by Yitong Zhu, Huike Wang, Bo Zhang, Hanyue Ding, Youlin Qiao

“…Participants engaged in Health Belief Model (HBM)-based-semi-structured interviews from January to March 2024. Data was transcribed and analyzed using Haase’s adaptation of Colaizzi’s method. …”
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Mentoring across differences: Introducing hidden curriculum competencies for scientific mentors by Felicity T. Enders, Elizabeth H. Golembiewski, Karen DSouza, Lisa A. Burton, Audrey E. Elegbede, Rahma Warsame

“…Our conceptual framework offers structured guidance for mentors and mentor training programs, identifying the skills needed to foster inclusive academic environments and enhance URSW retention and success. …”
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Impact of Learning Management Systems and Digital Skills on TPACK Development Among Pre-service Mathematics Teachers by Muh Fitrah, Caly Setiawan, Widihastuti Widihastuti, Anastasia Sofroniou, Nur Azizatur Rahmawati, Arina Arina, Sri Ratna Sari, Iskandar Iskandar

“…The strong correlation between digital skills and LMS usage (Spearman’s ρ = 0.86) underscores the need for structured digital competency development in teacher education. …”
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Integration of Industry 4.0 and Lean Six Sigma: Critical Success Factors for Overcoming Socioeconomic Challenges in the Telecommunication Sector by Ahmed Said El Shenawy, Nevien F. Khourshed, Mohamed A. Ragheb, Mahmoud H. Beshr

“…From October 2023 to October 2024, semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted with 12 employees from Egyptian telecommunications companies. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice among community pharmacists toward adverse drug reaction reporting and pharmacovigilance: A nationwide survey by Tahani Alwidyan, Mohannad Odeh, Ameerah Hasan Ibrahim, Eman Harahsheh, Aya Banat

“…Targeted educational interventions and structured reporting frameworks are essential to enhance pharmacovigilance and ensure medication safety.…”
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Understanding the nexus between migration and food security: Evidence from rural farming households in Osun State, Nigeria by Lateef Olatunbosun Jimoh, Kamila Olaide Akintunde, Ahmed Oluwagbemiga Busari, Afusat Adunni Alabi, Khadijat Olaitan Olanrewaju, Ibrahim Adebowale Yakubu

“…Primary data were sourced using a structured questionnaire. Data were presented using percentages and mean, and analyzed with Monthly Per Capital Food Expenditure (MPCFE), migratory effect, and binary logit models. …”
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Human resource management practices of nurse managers and its relationship to the job satisfaction of staff nurses in Private Hospitals by Zheyrille A Arevalo, Marian Filomena B Singson-Denosta, Jestine Kate G Babaran, Kayla Marie M Eslabon, Inosencia A Alconcer, Jonalyn P Santos

“…Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire which assessed HRM practices of nurse managers along five dimensions (training and development, performance assessment, career planning, employee participation, and job definition) and the overall job satisfaction of the staff nurses. …”
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369 Precision education and generative AI in surgery utilization study: A framework for global surgical education by Timothy Kintu, Mike Nsubuga, Allan Bakesiga, Helen Please, Kelsey Stewart, Sergio M. Navarro

“…Using a focused needs assessment survey, we evaluated international medical students’ and trainees’ needs for structured global surgery curricula, covering research, education, data and develop tailored curriculum templates for each country, ensuring alignment with the distinct needs of respective LMIC and HIC respondents. …”
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Work-related stressful events and burnout experienced by residents and specialists in German neurology: prevalence, causes, and coping strategies derived from a nationwide survey by Johannes Heinrich Alexander Piel, Anne-Sophie Biesalski, Robin Wolke, Annette Rogge, Helge Topka, Matthias Klein, Christoph Johannes Ploner, Frank Andres, Daniela Berg

“…The most relevant mitigation strategies were structured onboarding, debriefing, and improvement of processes. …”
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Key informant perspectives on overcoming HPV vaccination barriers in low-immunization NY counties by Samantha E. Hanley, Karina Ohri, Telisa Stewart, Maribel Vargas, Arielle Hanley, Elena C. Shaw, Nicholas Allis, Michael Seserman, Jana Shaw

“…This study aimed to identify barriers, facilitators, and potential interventions to improve HPV vaccine uptake. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with key informants in 15 NYS counties within the lowest quartile of HPV vaccine coverage among 13-year-old adolescents. …”
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EU DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS: GLOBAL MEGATRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RETAIL SECTOR by Олена Сергієнко, Світлана Прокопович, Марина Татар, Олександр Білоцерківський, Олександр Чернов, Олександр Кизлюк

“…The research employs factor analysis and multidimensional assessment methods to quantify the influence of demographic indicators, incorporating both stimulating and disincentive effects on retail market dynamics. This structured approach enables the design of differentiated business strategies, ensuring optimal market positioning and consumer engagement. …”
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Systems thinking approach to human resources development in public health supply chains by Erin Meier, Andrew Nelson Brown, Barry Chovitz, Dominique Zwinkels, Michael Egharevba, Bridget McHenry, Joseph Kabatende, Ines K. Gege Buki

“…Employers can apply this approach to structured roles and workforce needs to meet health SCM system requirements. …”
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