Traditional ecological knowledge and practices in Zimbabwe: medicinal ethnobotany and ethnozoology among communities in Chipinge district by Justice Muvengwi, Alfred Maroyi

“…Methods Between December 2018 and March 2019, data were collected from 22 traditional healers using semi-structured questionnaires focusing on medicinal species, their uses, harvesting or collection methods, and their socioeconomic impacts. …”
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Awareness and Practice of Forensic Dentistry among Private Dental Practitioners in Panipat District by Manoj Kumar, Sanjeet Singh, Paramjit Singh, Kanika Sharma, Deepti Jawa Singh

“…The findings highlight the need for structured training programs and awareness campaigns to improve forensic dental practices, thereby enhancing their role in legal and criminal investigations in India. …”
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Hidden reservoirs of infection: prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic malaria in a high-endemic region of Zambia by Wisdom Silwamba, David Chisompola, John Nzobokela, Martin Chakulya, Lombe Kabwe, Kingsley Tembo

“…Blood samples were collected for malaria diagnosis and simultaneously tested using rapid diagnostic tests and Giemsa-stained blood smear microscopy techniques to detect Plasmodium infections. Structured questionnaires were administered to gather demographic data and information on potential risk factors. …”
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The request for assisted suicide – a challenging topic to teach in medical education. Project report on a compulsory elective course at the Aachen University Hospital by Scherg, Alexandra, Wegmann, Miriam, Biersching, Thekla, Fink, Daniel, Lemos, Martin, Elsner, Frank

“…In order to gain a better understanding of the students’ perspectives and fears, a comparative analysis of the digital course and semi-structured student interviews are currently underway.…”
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Consumer and community involvement: implementation research for impact (CCIRI) – implementing evidence-based patient and public involvement across health and medical research in Au... by Ashley H. Ng, Sandra Reeder, Angela Jones, Ainslie Cahill, Debra Langridge, Susanne Baker, Leah Heiss, Alan Dorin, Helena Teede

“…To understand the attitudes, knowledge, beliefs, behaviours, system barriers and facilitators around CCI in health and medical research and healthcare improvement, semi-structured interviews and surveys will be conducted across key stakeholder groups. …”
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Patient perspectives of jail based MOUD treatment: views of individuals who have returned to the community following incarceration by Claudia Santelices, Warren Ferguson, Rebecca Rottapel, Ekaterina Pivovarova, Elizabeth Evans, Thomas Stopka, Peter Friedmann

“…Methods We conducted qualitative analyses of semi-structured interviews that were conducted in 2022 with 38 adults released to the community who had been treated with MOUD while living in one of eight Massachusetts jails. …”
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Treatment for substance abuse in the 21st century: A South African perspective by Madhubala I. Kasiram, Anwar Jeewa

“…The sample comprised both patients and service providers at each centre and the research instrument was focus group discussions with the former and individual, semi-structured interviews with the latter. Non-probability criterion sampling was employed to secure the participation of the required categories3 of treatment centres, and probability sampling was used thereafter, based on availability of respondents (both patients and staff) and easy access to them. …”
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Aligning urban forest management actions with urban sustainability goals: A multi‐city expert elicitation by Corinne G. Bassett, Susan D. Day, Cecil C. Konijnendijk, Lara A. Roman, Victoria Hemming

“…We ask: How can urban foresters align their street tree management actions with specific urban sustainability goals? We conducted a structured expert elicitation of urban forest professionals in three cities: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, United States; and Washington, DC, United States. …”
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Physicians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding medicolegal and ethical aspects of telemedicine use in Cairo, Egypt: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic by Magda M. Ramdan, Sonya M. S. Azab, Tasneem R. Shaaban, Hanan E. Salem

“…Data was gathered using an online, self-administered, structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed via an open-access Google survey to physicians through social media and professional networks from November 2021 to June 2022, ensuring anonymity and voluntary participation. …”
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Beyond industrial standards: crafting quality bread with heritage wheat in Walloon alternative bread supply chains by Lou Chaussebourg, Florian Baijot, Noémie Maughan, Marjolein Visser, Kevin Maréchal

“…Their poor industrial ratings were then put to the test by three artisanal bakers, who baked and assessed each flour using sensory-based evaluation tables before, during, and after baking. Semi-structured interviews provided insight into bakers’ strategies for handling these flours and went further in the understanding of why artisanal bakers could even prefer allegedly unsuitable flours from heritage varieties than standard flours, easier to bake. …”
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Development and validation of an intervention protocol to promote media and information literacy for critical thinking in adolescents’ use of social media by Paz Viguer, Maria-Josep Picó-Garcés

“…Conclusions: The protocol provides a structured approach for promoting MIL-CT in adolescents, follows MRC guidelines, involves multiple stakeholders, and contributes to the development of evidence-based MIL-CT programs. …”
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Factors associated with beliefs and implementation of evidence-based practice among nurses: a cross-sectional study by Manisha Mehra, C. Bellson Raj, Rimple Sharma, Anuj Singh, Surya Kant Tiwari

“…These findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions, such as structured mentorship, continuing education, and hands-on training, to support less-experienced nurses in adopting EBP. …”
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Proactive approaches to preventing postpartum depression in non-depressive pregnant women: a comprehensive scoping review by Nga Thi Nguyen, Nga Thi Nguyen, Supa Pengpid

“…Psychoeducational and mindfulness-based interventions consistently reduce PPD risk, particularly when delivered in structured, theory-driven formats and incorporating family support. …”
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Scaling up low barrier wound care for people who use drugs: a mixed methods study by Eleanor Turi, Shoshana V. Aronowitz, Amanda Bettencourt, Allison Li, Jessica Lin, Rachel McFadden, David Mandell, Courtney Benjamin Wolk

“…Methods We utilized a prospective sequential exploratory mixed methods design, including semi-structured 1:1 interviews, community advisory board (CAB) meetings, and an online survey. …”
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Training the trainees in robotic surgery – a pilot scheme in the United Kingdom by Mohammed Al-Ani, Samuel Massias, Panduka Jayawardena, Esha Khanderia, Joshua Franklyn, Khawar Hashmi, Vanash Patel

“…Feedback on the programme was positive with a median score of 5 (IQR 0.75) for all sections of the questionnaire. Conclusions A structured robotic training programme to democratise robotic surgical training, especially among junior trainees who may not have prior laparoscopic surgical experience is safe and feasible. …”
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Legal Analysis of Tax Imposition on Acquisition of Land and Building Rights Based on Wills and Gifts by Yosy Dewi Mahayanthi, Hariyanto Susilo

“…Abstract The imposition of the Land and Building Acquisition Duty (BPHTB) on bequest grants aims to optimize regional revenue while ensuring a structured and lawful transfer of ownership rights. …”
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Utilization of Nonpneumatic Antishock Garment and Associated Factors among Obstetric Care Providers in Public Hospitals of Sidama Region, Hawassa, Ethiopia, 2022 by Merkin Bekele, Rekiku Fikre, Yitateku Alelign, Teketel Ermias Geltore

“…A two-stage sampling technique was applied; the data was collected by 5 trained BSc midwives using pretested and structured self-administered questionnaires. Data was entered into EpiData Manager version 4.6 and exported to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 software. …”
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Adaptations of an online cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention for binge type eating disorders in publicly-insured and uninsured adults: a pilot study by Siena S. Vendlinski, Agatha A. Laboe, Peyton Crest, Claire G. McGinnis, Molly F. Steinhoff, Denise E. Wilfley, C. Barr Taylor, Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft, Erin C. Accurso

“…Participants were primarily non-Latinx White women (n = 8). Two semi-structured interviews occurred with participants: one to assess treatment needs and the other to obtain program-specific feedback. …”
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The prevalence of symptomatic COVID-19 infection among pregnant women and its relationship with pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective review of the medical records in North East Iran by Farangis Sharifi, Hamideh Jafari, Marzieh. Rakhshkhorshid, Tahereh Zahedifard, Ehsan Mousa Farkhani, Ali Taghipour, Robab Latifnejad Roudsari

“…The data was related to 100,000 pregnant women, who was monitored in the screening program of pregnant mothers during the period of COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to November 2021, and recorded in the electronic health record dataset of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences called as SINA system. A self-structured and valid checklist containing demographic characteristics, medical records, nutritional patterns, data on pregnancy-neonatal outcomes and data related to COVID-19 was used to collect data. …”
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Knowledge and risk perception of e-cigarettes and hookah among young adults in Anambra State, Nigeria by Nkem Hillary Okeke, Ndubuisi Paris Obi, Chinomnso Chinanuekpere Nnebue

“…A self- administered, semi- structured questionnaires was shared amongst students of the three tertiary institutions that met the inclusion criteria. …”
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