Cross-sectional survey on cancer patients’ concerns and consultation needs with pharmacists at the time of initial diagnosis by Tomofumi Watanabe, Atsunobu Sagara, Tomoya Abe, Masato Komuro, Koharu Yubune, Satoshi Yoshikawa, Hiroyuki Terakado

“…Participants selected relevant concerns from a 21-item structured questionnaire across four domains: Cancer and Cancer Treatment (CCT), Cancer Pain and Palliative Care (CPPC), Medications Other Than Cancer Treatment (MOCT), and Daily Life During Cancer Treatment (DLCT). …”
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Adapting Pedagogical Approaches in Model Islamic Educational Institutions: Balancing Contemporary Needs with Islamic Values by Amadou F. Jallow, Alhassan Jabbie

“…A thorough synthesis of the data, collected through semi-structured interviews with the school leader and teachers, revealed that model Islamic schools in the Gambia could integrate modern teaching methods and maintain their students’ Islamic values through preparation (planning), execution(implementation), risks, and outcomes (evaluative interventions). …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Workers Towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection Prevention in Health Centers of Bushenyi District. by Byamukama, Julius

“…Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire and analyzed by using SPSS version 20, which presented tables and charts in this report. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Iron Deficiency Among Children Aged 6 Months to 12 Years Attending the Sickle Cell Clinic at Kitete Hospital Tanzania. by Lubeja, Amos Charles (M.D)

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, and blood samples were utilized to measure serum ferritin, complete blood count, and C-reactive protein. …”
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Factors Associated with Healthcare-Seeking Behavior among Health Profession Students in Selected Universities in Southwestern Uganda. by Wamaani, Hannington Gamukama, Olum, Ronald, Ajuna, Noble, Atwijukire, Humphrey, Kabami, Jane, Asiimwe, John Baptist

“…Data was collected using a Google form containing structured questions. The link to the questionnaire was sent to prospective participants via WhatsApp platform or email between September and November 2021. …”
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Automated Recipe Generation AI Tool from Food Images using Machine Learning. Approach for Ingredient Extraction and Cooking Instructions by Lwamaza, Eddy, Nuwasiima, Happy

“…This report represents a crucial step towards fulfilling the requirements for a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Kabale University. It is structured into three main chapters, each playing a distinct role in advancing the understanding and implementation of the proposed project. …”
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Career Development Programs and Employee Performance in Kanungu District, South Western Uganda by Ainebyona, Alex, Moses, Agaba

“…Career progression among the Town Councils was guided by specific criteria, career advancement in the Town Council based on competencies of staff and having a well-structured progression plan guided on equity and merit would improve on employees’ performance. …”
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Rheology, mechanical properties and microstructure characterization of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) incorporated sustainable lightweight self-compacting concrete by Snigdhajit Mukherjee, Rajesh Kumar, Monalisa Behera, Arpit Goyal, Md Reyazur Rahman

“…Moreover, the significant reduction in fresh density by 35% (as compared to control mix) and the measurement of thermal conductivity through transient-state method explain the anisotropic structure effect of silicate layers in the heterogeneous LC3 system. …”
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Hole-Assisted Graded-Index Four-LP-Mode Fiber With Low Differential Mode Group Delay Over C+L Band by Jiajia Zhao, Borui Li, Ming Tang, Songnian Fu, Perry Ping Shum, Deming Liu

“…The numerical simulation results prove that the hole-assisted structure can greatly reduce the absolute value of DMGD of the FMF. …”
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Functional trait differences between alien and native plants under hydrological variability in the riparian zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir by Xuemei Yi, Yuanyang Huang, Yongsheng Shi, Jialing Ju, Jilong Chen, Shengjun Wu

“…This research advances our understanding of how flood regimes structure riparian plant communities and identifies key functional differences between native and invasive species. …”
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Cadmium exposure induces changes in gut microbial composition and metabolic function in long‐tailed dwarf hamsters, Cricetulus longicaudatus by Mengfan Tao, Kanglin Cao, Xinsheng Pu, Yu Hou, Lei He, Wei Liu, Yue Ren, Xin'gen Yang

“…This study offers a novel approach to comprehensively evaluate the significant impact of Cd pollution on ecosystems by investigating both structural and functional alterations in the digestive system, as well as disruptions in intestinal flora among wild mammals.…”
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Application of the terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) for dendrometric analyses of a Douglas fir stand (Pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco) in Southern Italy by Macellaro Gabriele A, Castronuovo R, Giuzio E, Moretti N, Nolè A

“…In recent years, the implementation of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technologies in forestry has significantly improved forest inventory methods, enabling rapid and accurate assessments of forest stand structure. Among these advancements, Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) provides high-resolution data for fine structural characterization of forest ecosystems. …”
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Brain Connectivity Yields Insights into the Pathogenesis of Epilepsy and Subtypes: Evidence from Mendelian Randomization Analysis by Zhipeng He, Shishi Tang, Yurong Hu, Yuxuan Li, Junhao Liang, Li Fang, Miaoxin Li, Ziyi Chen, Yi Zhou

“…However, the causal relationship between epilepsy and structural connectivity (SC)/functional connectivity (FC) within RSNs remain unclear. …”
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Unveiling Calotropis procera’s promising wound healing secrets by QSAR, molecular docking, DFT and ADMET profiling by Maryam Rashid, Neha Sajjad, Nusrat Shafiq, Shagufta Parveen, Erum Chaudhry, Rashid Ahmed Khan, Pravin Badhe, Mohammed H. AL Mughram, Musaab Dauelbait, Mohammed Bourhia

“…Abstract This research work comprises the computational analysis of natural compounds from Calotropis procera analyzed on the basis of their wound healing properties. 3D Quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) models were generated with statistical validation which was followed by leading compound candidates. …”
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Digital and socioeconomic inequalities in perceived mobility restrictions for activity participation: Captive users in Madrid by Segundo Paico-Saavedra, Alberto Rojas-Rivero, Raúl F. Elizondo-Candanedo, Aldo Arranz-López, Julio A. Soria-Lara

“…This study addresses this gap by investigating how structural vulnerabilities (e.g., transport mobility, digital access, and socioeconomic) shaped the ability to engage in work and educational activities during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Madrid Region. …”
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Mapping psychiatric comorbidity network: A pilot multi-method weighted network analysis with a focus on key disorders by Yu Chang, Si-Sheng Huang, Wen-Yu Hsu, Yi-Chun Liu

“…This study aims to utilize network analysis methods to construct a psychiatric comorbidity network and explore the network structural characteristics under different network weight definitions. …”
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Tribological and anti-corrosion performance of epoxy resin composite coatings reinforced with differently sized cubic boron nitride (CBN) particles by Zhiping Huang, Wenjie Zhao, Wenchao Zhao, Xiaojing Ci, Wentao Li

“…Polydopamine (PDA) was used to improve the dispersibility of CBN particles in EP. The structural and morphological features of the CBN particles and the composite coatings were characterized by Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Exploring Photocatalytic, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Efficacy of Green-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sabina Shrestha, Laxmi Tiwari, Sujan Dhungana, Jasana Maharjan, Devendra Khadka, Allison A. Kim, Megh Raj Pokhrel, Janaki Baral, Mira Park, Bhoj Raj Poudel

“…We comprehensively analyzed the optical, structural, morphological, and catalytic properties of Av-ZnO NPs using various analytical methods. …”
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Aerospace Mutagenized Tea Tree Increases Rhizospheric Microorganisms, Enhances Nutrient Conversion Capacity and Promotes Growth by Weiting Cheng, Yulin Wang, Yuhua Wang, Lei Hong, Miaoen Qiu, Yangxin Luo, Qi Zhang, Tingting Wang, Xiaoli Jia, Haibin Wang, Jianghua Ye

“…This study investigates the effects of aerospace mutagenesis on tea tree growth, soil nutrient conversion, and soil microbial community structure and function. The results showed that aerospace mutagenized tea trees showed increased leaf area, 100-bud weight, and yield. …”
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Amphiphilic nanowire-assisted monomer shuttling enables ultra-selective reverse osmosis membranes for water purification by Huimin Zhou, Xingran Zhang, Zhouyan Li, Zhiwei Qiu, Zhe Yang, Ruobin Dai, Zhiwei Wang

“…However, existing RO membranes fall remarkably short in adequate removal of small neutral organic contaminants (SNOCs ≤150 Da), due to the structural heterogeneity and nanosized defects of polyamide (PA) rejection layers. …”
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