Development of a family-community interaction programme in the treatment of women with postpartum depression: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Shanshan Wang, Panpan Wang, Peng Wang, Rui Ma, Di Zhao, Huashan Yang, Panpan Guo, Shiguang Wang, Meilan Niu, Yi Yun, Chuqiao Wu

“…The researchers, after training, will conduct semi-structured interview to collect research data. According to the integration results of qualitative research and literature review, the interaction intervention programme will be constructed and revised using the Delphi expert consultation method. …”
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The “most bothersome symptom” construct: A qualitative study of Australians living with endometriosis by Alice M. Mitchell, Danushi Rajapakse, Michelle Peate, K. Jane Chalmers, Steven J. Kamper, Helena Frawley, Claudia Cheng, Martin Healey, Sarah Lensen

“…Material and Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted to understand the meaning of “symptom bother” and related constructs. …”
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Development of an interview practice course for improving overall confidence in specialty training national selection in vascular and general surgery by Melvin Joy, Wen Ling Choong, ChangShi Tang, Marta Madurska, Benjie Tang, Brian Ip

“…Conclusions: Peer-delivered teaching, practice and feedback as a structured interview practice course can significantly improve applicants' overall confidence levels in preparing for STNS and a high success rate at STNS. …”
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Transition to adult healthcare for immigrant youth: Practice recommendations by Andrew S. Mackie, Mia Tulli-Shah, Alyssa Chappell, Michael Kariwo, Siciida Ibrahim, Bukola Salami

“…We also sought the perspectives of their parents/caregivers and service providers. Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews and focus groups were conducted with 20 AYA, 14 caregivers, and 5 service providers. …”
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Real-world experience with the use of diazoxide among people living with congenital hyperinsulinism and their caregivers by Tai L. S. Pasquini, Kristen E. Rohli, Fiona J. Almeida, Indraneel Banerjee, Antonia Dastamani, Diva D. De Leon, Lauren N. Lopez, Paul S. Thornton, Julie Raskin

“…Diazoxide is associated with side effects that impact life and well-being.MethodsThe study utilized a mixed-methods approach combining structured, survey-based cross-sectional quantitative data from the HI Global Registry (HIGR) (n=165, 89% were caregivers), of whom 75% reported current diazoxide use, with qualitative interviews with caregivers (n=12) and individuals with HI (n=6). …”
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‘A little bit of support really, that's all I was looking for’ a qualitative study of the biographical disruption of fibromyalgia at work in the UK by Martin J. Stevens, Louise Locock, Stefanie Doebl, Zoe C. Skea, Debra Dulake, Gary J. Macfarlane, Rosemary J. Hollick

“…We applied this lens to experiences of work amongst people with fibromyalgia to better understand what support they required to continue to work. We conducted semi-structured interviews in 2019/20 with 31 people who have fibromyalgia. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Vaccination During Lactation: A Comprehensive Review of Vaccines for Maternal and Infant Health Utilizing a Large Language Model Citation Screening System by Sien J. Mulleners, Hannah G. Juncker, Jan Zuiderveld, Kirsten A. Ziesemer, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Britt J. van Keulen

“…We utilized large-language models (LLMs) to enhance the review process and performed a structured literature search across Ovid/Medline, Embase, and Clarivate Analytics using terms like “breastfeeding”, “postpartum”, and “vaccination”. …”
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Genetically Similar Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni Strains and Associated Phages Display Phenotypic and Genotypic Variation Across 35 Years by Katherine M. D'Amico-Willman, Prasanna Joglekar, David F. Ritchie, Amber M. Smith, Helena Heiberger, Alejandra I. Huerta

“…The minor yet significant genetic variation among this small population of Xap strains is structured by both geographic location and response to phage infection. …”
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Individual and Synergistic Contributions of GIS, Remote Sensing, and AI in Advancing Climate-Resilient Agriculture by Cristian-Dumitru Mălinaș, Florica Matei, Ioana Delia Pop, Tudor Sălăgean, Anamaria Mălinaș

“…In this sense, the objective of this review is to conduct a critical analysis of the existing state of the art in terms of the distinct roles, limitations, and complementarities of GISs, RS, and AI in advancing CRA, guided by an original definition we propose for CRA (structured around three key dimensions and their corresponding targets). …”
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Advancing general ecosystem models (GEMs): Towards a mechanistic understanding of the biosphere in the light of the Anthropocene by Joachim Paul Töpper, Selwyn Hoeks, Florian Hartig, Anders Kolstad, Marlee A. Tucker, Jesamine Bartlett, Kim Magnus Bærum, Joseph Chipperfield, Michael Harfoot, Mark Antonius Jan Huijbregts, Jens‐Christian Svenning

“…We suggest that the development of GEMs should follow design principles employed in climate science and be structured so that they are modular and compatible in a standardized workflow.…”
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Cardiovascular diseases health literacy among Italian navy personnel: A cross-sectional survey by L. Rondinini, V. Di Fiore, M. Pasquale, G. Cruschelli, D. Rocchi, F. Baglivo, A. Baggiani, A.D. Porretta

“…They were surveyed using a structured questionnaire divided into two parts. It was designed to elicit open-ended and closed-ended responses on their knowledge of CVD, its risk factors, and associated diagnostic thresholds. …”
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Influence of job satisfaction, job stress, job identity and job values on turnover intention among male physician assistant nurses MZ generation nurses in South Korea by Myeong Jong Kim, Sun Jung Park, Youngsook Lim, Hana Cho, Hyunji Kim

“…Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted from 01 to 30 December 2024, targeting male PAs. A structured questionnaire assessed job satisfaction, job stress, job identity, job value, perceptions of fairness in human resource management and turnover intention. …”
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Awareness program for controlling the misuse of antibiotics and related resistance among mothers of children under 5 years by Zainab Attia Abdallah, Tanazor Hemdan Abdel Hamid, Sameh S. Zaghlool, Abdelaziz Hendy, Khalid Al-Mugheed, Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Amany Anwar Saeed Alabdullah, Salwa Sayed, Ahmed Hendy, Ayiat Allah Wagdy Farag

“…The intervention included a structured awareness program employing lectures, group discussions, and audiovisual materials. …”
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Effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation modifications in healthcare facilities, Liberia 2022–2023 by Ronan F. Arthur, Ashley Styczynski, Krithika Srinivasan, Amos Tandanpolie, Philip Bemah, Ethan Bell, Jason R. Andrews, Tom Baer, Jorge L. Salinas

“…Healthcare worker acceptability was evaluated via structured interviews. Results: Two-thirds (46/70) of patient care spaces were below the WHO-recommended ventilation threshold of 60 L/s/person. …”
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Reshaping life after stroke: a grounded theory by Dagmar J.J. van Nimwegen, Sigrid C.J.M. Vervoort, Johanna M.A. Visser-Meily, Lisette Schoonhoven, Janneke M. de Man-van Ginkel

“…Methods: A qualitative study according to the methodology of Grounded Theory, by conducting semi-structured interviews with ten stroke patients who were receiving stroke care in a stroke service. …”
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Factors influencing HPV vaccination willingness among male college students in Jinan according to the health belief model by Yanrui Xu, Weibing Wang, Caiying Cheng, Li Yang, Chen Xing, Xiaonan Yang, Caiyun Chang, Qingbin Lu

“…Using convenience sampling, a cross-sectional survey of 3,410 male students from six Jinan universities was conducted in December 2024. The structured questionnaires collected data on demographics, HPV knowledge, and health beliefs via SPSS 27.0 with univariate and binary logistic regression analyses. …”
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Association between maternal exercise during pregnancy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among preschool children in Southwest China by Yingying Liu, Hui Jiang, Zizheng Nie, Bin Yu, Xinyi Qiu, Hui Zuo, Hui Zuo, Shufen Han, Shufen Han

“…This study aimed to explore the association between maternal exercise during pregnancy and ADHD among preschool children in Southwest China.MethodsA web-based cross-sectional study was performed in 2021, and the revised Conners Parental Symptom Questionnaire and maternal exercise during pregnancy were obtained through a self-reported structured questionnaire. A binary logistic regression model was used to assess the association between maternal exercise during pregnancy and the likelihood of childhood ADHD after adjustment for covariates.ResultsA total of 4,184 preschool children aged 3–6 years were included in our final analysis. …”
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Serological Investigations of Bluetongue Virus (BTV) among Sheep and Goats in Kassala State, Eastern Sudan by Molhima M. Elmahi, Abdel Rahim E. Karrar, Amira M. Elhassan, Mohammed O. Hussien, Khalid A. Enan, Mohammed A. Mansour, Abdel Rahim M. El Hussein

“…The study was carried out by a structured questionnaire survey, and a total of 809 serum samples were collected from sheep (n = 459) and goats (n = 350) from 9 different localities in Kassala state. …”
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The effectiveness of a 12-week sport nutrition education intervention on female volleyball players performance by Bharathi Palani, Yeddanapalli Chinniah Louis Raj, Yuliya Kalmykova, Swamynathan Sanjaykumar, Svitlana Korsun

“…Material and Methods: Employing a single-group pre- and post-test design, 30 participants underwent the SNEI, consisting of structured educational sessions covering topics such as energy intake, macronutrients, and hydration. …”
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Challenges and limitations in developing of a new maxillary standardized rat alveolar bone defect model to study bone regenerative approaches in oral and maxillofacial surgery by Naïma Ahmed Omar, Jéssica Roque, Céline Bergeaut, Laurent Bidault, Joëlle Amédée, Didier Letourneur, Jean-Christophe Fricain, Jean-Christophe Fricain, Mathilde Fenelon, Mathilde Fenelon, Mathilde Fenelon

“…Histological sections showed immature bone formation for the empty defects, whereas the defects filled with the GBR membranes highlighted a lamellar structured bone. The polysaccharide membrane was as effective as the commercial collagen membrane to guide bone tissue regeneration. …”
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