Health-related quality of life findings from the Faroe Islands FIT FIRST FOR ALL school-based physical activity study by Helgi Winther Olsen, Bára Berghamar Danielsen, Tórur Sjúrðarson, Søren Antoft, Peter Krustrup, Peter Krustrup, Malte Nejst Larsen, Magni Mohr, Magni Mohr, Magni Mohr, Annika Helgadóttir Davidsen, Annika Helgadóttir Davidsen, May-Britt Skoradal

“…No significant changes were observed in other HRQOL dimensions.DiscussionThe FIT FIRST FOR ALL program improved physical well-being, particularly among boys and younger age groups, showcasing its potential to influence selected dimensions of HRQOL through structured school-based physical activity. …”
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Innovation through recycling in Iron Age plaster technology at Tell el-Burak, Lebanon by Silvia Amicone, Adriano Orsingher, Emma Cantisani, Sara Calandra, Kamal Badreshany, Cynthianne Spiteri, Christoph Berthold, Hélène Sader, Aaron Schmitt, Jens Kamlah

“…The analysis extended to two other plastered installations found in separate rooms within the complex, allowing for a comprehensive comparison. An integrated program of archaeometric analysis, including optical microscopy in polarising light, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetry, and organic residue analysis, was applied to samples from these three structures to investigate plaster composition and technological variability. …”
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Experimental Study and FEM Analysis on the Strengthening of Masonry Brick Walls Using Expanded Steel Plates and Shotcrete with and Without Glass Fiber Reinforcement by Zeynep Yaman, Alper Cumhur, Elif Ağcakoca, Muhammet Zeki Özyurt, Muhammed Maraşlı, Mohammad Saber Sadid, Abdulsalam Akrami, Azizullah Rasuly

“…Overall, the proposed strengthening techniques provided significant improvements in the seismic resistance and energy absorption capacity of masonry walls, offering practical and reliable solutions to enhance the safety and durability of existing masonry structures.…”
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TIM-FEM-ML synthetic technology for longitudinal optimization of tunnel excavated in the interlayered rock mass by Hui Li, Weizhong Chen, Xiaoyun Shu, Xianjun Tan, Qun Sui

“…Initially, geometric models of the geological formations and engineering structures are constructed on the TIM platform. Subsequently, data conversion is facilitated through the proposed transformation interface. …”
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Development and usability testing of a preliminary web-based application for the clinical implementation of blood flow restriction: a mixed methods pilot study by Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Erich J. Petushek, Erich J. Petushek, John J. Durocher, John McDaniel, Steven J. Elmer

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward childhood vaccination among guardians in Chengdu, China: a cross-sectional study by Wen Liu, Hongxia Li, Ling Qin, Hui Wang, Kai Zhu, Taoyi Yang, Xufeng Jia, Lanqian Xu

“…Participants were recruited through systematic sampling during vaccination visits, telephone appointments, and household surveys. A structured questionnaire assessed vaccination knowledge (13 items), attitudes (11 items), and practices (9 items). …”
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The effectiveness of a transtheoretical model based on health education intervention on adherence to methadone maintenance treatment: a quasi-experimental study by Yousef Asli Khalan, Mohammad Hossein Kaveh, Masoud Karimi, Elahe Zare, Abdolrahim Asadollahi

“…Policymakers should consider integrating structured educational programs based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) into existing Medication Management Therapy (MMT) services. …”
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Elderly in the state of co-residence in a town in State Bahia, Brazil by Saulo Sacramento Meira, Alba Benemérita Alves Vilela, Cezar Augusto Casotti, Jorge Costa do Nascimento, Camila Barros Andrade

“…This study aims to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the elderly and the level of individual and collective satis- faction in the structural and emotional aspects of family cohabitation. …”
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Effect of using digital resources on mathematics achievement: Results from PISA 2022 by Dirgha Raj Joshi, Krishna Prasad Sharma Chapai, Parshu Ram Upadhayaya, Krishna Prasad Adhikari, Shashidhar Belbase

“…The data were analyzed by using structural equation modeling technique. The findings revealed that the time of using digital resources for learning mathematics and using such resources out of school were the strong predictors of mathematics achievement. …”
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Pet Dog Choice in Hong Kong and Mainland China: Exploring Owners’ Motivations, Behaviours, and Perceptions by Hei Tung Yim, Kate Jade Flay, Omid Nekouei, Paulo Vinicius Steagall, Julia A. Beatty

“…To address this knowledge gap, a structured online questionnaire was developed to investigate the motivations, behaviours, perceptions, and demography of owners acquiring dogs. …”
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Exploring nursing intern students’ experiences of stress and resilience during internship using photovoice by Eddieson Pasay-an, Sahar Rafdan Alsharani, Sumathi Robert Shanmugam, Reem Humaidi Alalawi, Maha Sanat Alreshidi, Nojoud Abdullah Alrashidi, Analita Gonzales, Jeneth Gutierrez, Benito Areola Jr., Ferdinand Gonzales, Allen Joshua Dominguez

“…After taking these photographs, the participants engaged in individual and group semi-structured interviews discussing the photos and narratives. …”
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Understanding the Roles of over 65-Year-Old Male and Female Carers: A Comparative Analysis of Informal Caregiving by Purificación Ballester, Clara Pérez-Esteve, Alicia Sánchez-García, Eva Gil-Hernández, Mercedes Guilabert, José Joaquín Mira

“…The caregivers completed a comprehensive semi-structured interview, which included items from the Zarit Brief Scale (seven items) to assess caregiver burden and questions about their caregiving responsibilities, training, and experience, as well as the self-perceived frequency of medication errors. …”
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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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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

“…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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Health outcomes of lifestyle treatment for patients with obesity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic—a retrospective pre-post study by Sadegh Alizadeh, Sophie Grindheim, Christian A. Klöckner, Christian A. Klöckner, Ingrid S. Følling, Ingrid S. Følling

“…BackgroundIn Norway, one treatment option for patients with obesity has been a multi-component lifestyle program with a continuous stay at rehabilitation centers. …”
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Severely reduced physical performance is already present at the time of admission for stem cell transplantation by Dirk Reinhardt, Ronja Beller, Gabriele Gauß, Oliver Basu, Stefan Schönberger, Michaela Höfs

“…Correlations were observed among age and fitness parameters, the number of inpatient days and fatigue, and many previous exercise sessions correlated with better hand grip strength.Conclusion These results indicate a poorer fitness status in children before HSCT compared with healthy children, recommending the need for structured exercise programmes for children undergoing HSCT. …”
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Antibiotic use among university students: insights from a Nigerian institution by Francisca Ogochukwu Onukansi, Mfonobong Effiong Umoh, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Collins Chibueze Anokwuru, Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Mariagorathy Iheoma Diala, Leo Cedric Fozeu Fosso, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu Madukaku

“…From these categories, students were randomly chosen and surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire that was based on established research. …”
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Effectiveness of nurses’ training about mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes by Mohammed F. Alharbi, Salwa A. Marzouk, Nojoud Alrashidi, Mohammed H. Abu-Alghayth, Eman A. Mater, Marwa A. Ibrahim, Huwida Hamdy Abdelmonem, Hanan A. Mohammed, Shadia A. Syan, Aml S. Abdelrahem, Ahlam D. Alshehri, Shimaa M. Moursy, Abeer A. Almowafy, Faransa A. Ahmed

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire about the nurses and neonates. …”
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Prevalence of cervical dysplasia and its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics in a low-resource setting by Babatunde Enoch Adewumi, Julius kolajo Dare, Rita Omobosola Alabi, Rosemary Oluwatosin Komolafe, Sonnen Atinge, Enoch Olaoluwa Olatoye, Halimat Eyitayo Issa, Bethrand Ozioma Chukwu, Emmanuel Kokori, Alexander Idu Entonu

“…Informed consent was obtained from each participant, and data were collected through structured questionnaires. Chi-square tests and logistic regression were used to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and cervical dysplasia. …”
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Analysis of Distributed Dynamic Loads Induced by the Own Mass of Manipulator Links and Their Visualization on Interactive 3D Computer Models by Muratulla Utenov, Tarek Sobh, Yerbol Temirbekov, Saltanat Zhilkibayeva, Sarosh Patel, Dauren Baltabay, Zhadyra Zhumasheva

“…The implementation of these algorithms and program codes has enabled the creation of three-dimensional computer models of manipulators with clear visual representations of links, their cross-sections, kinematic pairs, grippers, and loads, differing in structure and degrees of freedom while ensuring a comprehensive view from all spatial perspectives. …”
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