Outcomes of nonoperative treatment of displaced anterior glenoid rim fractures without dislocation in the elderly: should instability be a concern? by Kutalmis Albayrak, Matthijs Jacxsens, Muhammed Bilal Kurk, Mert Demirci, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu, Bulent Karslioglu

“…Treatment involved sling immobilization for up to 4 weeks, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and range of motion. …”
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Assessment of public awareness and willingness to establish a forensic DNA and odontology national database in Egypt: a cross-sectional study by Asmaa Mohammad Moawad, Fatma Mohamed Hassan, Eman D. El Desouky, Youssef Mohsen Ashmawy, Ebtehal Mohammed, Noha E. Ibrahim, Howaida Saeed Mohammed, Basma kamal Ibrahim

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on forensic dental and DNA databases in Egypt from October 2023 to April 2024. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of the national DNA and forensic dental databases, and willingness to support a national database. …”
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Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study by Hanaa M. Abo Shereda, Eman A. Shokr, Hanaa A. Radwan, Doaa Lotfi Afifi Alqersh, Shereen Roushdy Hashem, Ashraf Mohamed El-Saiyed Konsouh, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Hanan E. Nada

“…Four tools were used for data collection: A structured interview questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Body Self-Image Questionnaire-Short Form (BSIQSF), and the Modified Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (MPCOSQ). …”
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HIV risk perception and associated factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia: implications for PrEP uptake in antenatal and postnatal settings by Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga, Wilbroad Mutale, Karen Hampanda, Benjamin H. Chi

“…Study team members administered a structured questionnaire to pregnant and breastfeeding women at the hospital's maternal and child health clinic to get information on socio-demographics, obstetrics and pregnancy history, sexual behavior and HIV risk perception. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of crisis support spaces in Queensland, Australia: a mixed-methods study by Zoe E. Papinczak, Hannah E. Roovers, Mikesh Patel, Danielle Postorivo, Meaghan E. McLellan, Harvey A. Whiteford, Zoe H. Rutherford

“…In addition, 78 semi-structured interviews were undertaken with CSS consumers and carers, CSS staff and broader mental health system staff; these were analysed using applied thematic analysis. …”
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Non-prescribed drug use and its associated factors among pregnant women in Southwest Ethiopia by Fentahun Yene, Berihun Bantie, Tarekegn Yilma, Idalamin Zinab, Simachew Animen

“…Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, entered into EpiData version 7.2.2 software, and exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. …”
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Correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior in children and adolescents during school recess: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kang Zhu, Xinyi Yin, Yucheng Liu, Guoyang Qin, Jingjing Jia, Zhenwen Xie, Yang Liu

“…Multiple factors, including age, gender, Body Mass Index (BMI), family economic status, length and frequency of school recess, structured recess, provision of exercise equipment, and playground markings, have been identified as being positively associated with PA among children and adolescents during school recess. …”
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Evaluating the impact of NSAIDs and exercise therapy versus sole exercise therapy on joint mobility, pain levels, grip strength, and muscle activity in lateral epicondylitis patien... by Junaid Ahmad Parrey, Mohd Arshad Bari, Abdul Qayyum Khan, Arish Ajhar, Shivani Singh

“…Conclusion: Combining NSAIDs with exercise therapy resulted in more significant improvements in pain, grip strength, and ROM than NSAIDs alone, highlighting the added benefits of structured exercise therapy for Lateral epicondylitis. …”
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Communication Between Parents and Young People on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Its Associated Factors in Holeta and Bako Towns, Oromia, West Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectiona... by Tsegaye Benti Muse, Hunduma Dinsa Ayeno, Mulugeta Mekuria Mengistu, Yohannes Bacha Gemechu, Seifadin Ahmed Shallo, Elias Teferi Bala

“…Data were collected using interviewer‐administered structured questionnaires, entered into Epi Data version 4.6, and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. …”
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“Since I never felt pain, it didn’t occur to me to visit a dental clinic”: a qualitative exploration of social perceptions and influencers of oral care-seeking behaviour among adul... by Shakeerah O. Gbadebo, Promise U. Okereke, Gbemisola A. Oke, Oluwole O. Dosumu

“…Twenty-five purposively selected adult patients attending the clinic for the first time participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted in English or Yoruba, transcribed, and thematically analyzed using ATLAS.ti 8. …”
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Women wash practices and household diarrhea among rural indigenous Kumal community of Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Anusha Sharma, Sudip Khanal, Milan Thapa, Parash Sapkota, Anjali Bhatta, Manaslu Ojha, Rajan Bhusal

“…Data was collected through interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire adapted from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program (JMP). …”
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Adherence to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and related factors in STEMI after PCI in China: a sequential explanatory mixed method study protocol by Wenjie Zhang, Hongjin Wang, Peiru Li, Beibei Wu, Xiaodong Wang

“…Purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews, and conventional content analysis approaches will be used to collect and analyze the data. …”
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Factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Western Area Urban District, Sierra Leone by Solomon Aiah Sogbeh, Alexander Ansah-Manu, Adel Elduma, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Yakubu Alhassan, James Sylvester Squire, Adolphina Addo-Lartey

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Promoting innovation adoption in the agricultural sector: the case of Lithuania and the Czech Republic by Žaneta Karazijienė, Miglė Eleonora Černikovaitė

“…The interviews were conducted using a semi-structured approach. Results. The study reveals that farmers in both the Czech Republic and Lithuania face obstacles in obtaining financial support for innovation and in accessing information about cutting-edge farming techniques, regardless of the size of their farms. …”
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Emergency Medicine Scholarly Tracks: A Mixed- methods Study of Faculty and Resident Experiences by Jason Rotoli, Ryan Bodkin, Grace VanGorder, Valerie Lou, Lindsey Picard, Beau Abar

“…Methods: This mixed-methods study includes a cross-sectional quantitative survey with 30 EM residents (who graduated between 2021–2023) and semi-structured, one-hour qualitative interviews with six faculty in a large, tertiary-care academic medical center with a university-based hospital and medical school. …”
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Intention to Catha edulis chewing cessation and associated factors among Catha edulis chewers of Bahir Dar University students, Northwest Ethiopia: Application of the Trans theoret... by Misgie Fetene, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw, Habtamu Wondiye, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Getasew Yirdaw, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Chalachew Yenew, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Habitamu Mekonen, Abebaw Molla Kebede, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Abathun Temesgen, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed

“…A stratified random sampling technique was used. A structured, pretested, and self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. …”
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Enhancing Bone–Cartilage Interface Healing in Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation: Effects of BMAC Augmentation and Rehabilitation Protocols by Robert Gherghel, Ilie Onu, Ana Onu, Ioana-Irina Rezus, Ovidiu Alexa, Daniel Andrei Iordan, Luana Andreea Macovei, Elena Rezus

“…These results suggest that a biologically enhanced and prolonged recovery plan may offer a greater structural restoration of cartilage after OAT than conventional or accelerated protocols.…”
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Virus-like particles: a versatile and effective vaccine platform by Martin F. Bachmann, Pierre van Damme, Florian Lienert, Tino F. Schwarz

“…This review provides an overview of their structure, design and manufacture that make them an attractive platform for vaccine development. …”
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A comparative analysis of curvilinear configurations of the V-dipole antenna by Ayotunde A. Ayorinde, Sulaiman A. Adekola, Ike Mowete

“…Curvilinear dipole antenna structures have been established as solution to the directivity problem associated with conventional dipole antennas, with length greater than half a wavelength. …”
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Psychosocial impact and stigma on men who have sex with men due to monkeypox by Rubén Linares-Navarro, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Víctor Onecha-Vallejo, Virginia Fernández-Espinilla, Virginia Fernández-Espinilla, Jose M. Eiros, Jose M. Eiros, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Camino Prada-García, Camino Prada-García, Camino Prada-García

“…To address this gap, we assess discrimination, stigma, and psychosocial impact across social and healthcare settings.MethodsA cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a structured, pilot-tested survey to assess discrimination against MSM in media, family, socio-occupational, and healthcare environments.ResultsAmong 115 MSM surveyed, 81.7% observed discriminatory comments in media, while discrimination was noted in workplaces (41.7%), by family/friends (45.2%), cohabitants (15.7%), and healthcare (34.8%). …”
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