Knowledge of alarm signs of stroke among caretakers of stroke patients and first contact healthcare providers at two tertiary referral hospitals in Uganda by Salvatore Ssemmanda, Abdu Kisekka Musubire

“…Methods This was a cross-sectional survey study design using data collected over ten weeks by structured questionnaire based in-depth interviews of autonomously consented adult study participants. …”
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Evaluating the Knowledge of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameters Between Undergraduate Students and Radiographers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectiona... by Aljuaid LA, Alblowi MA, Almary SY, Alshamrani KM, Subahi AM

“…Previous studies have showed a significant knowledge gap regarding CT and MRI parameters; thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of university curricula and clinical practice in hospitals among undergraduate students and technologists in Jeddah.Methods: Quantitative data were collected through a validated structured cross-sectional survey administered to a cluster sample of undergraduate students and radiographers in Jeddah. …”
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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex on short-term balance acquisition in healthy individuals by Ömer Burak Tor, Michael A. Nitsche, Edmund Wascher, Nevin A. Guzel, Charles S. Layne

“…All participants were involved in a structured, three-session perturbation-based balance training program completed within one week. …”
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Embracing innovation to drive positive change to clinical practice in stroke care by Indira Natarajan

“…The NMES device stimulates nerves in the leg to activate calf and foot muscle pumps, increasing venous blood flow in the deep veins, significantly reducing VTE incidence, with no cases reported in the NMES-treated group.The successful adoption of this technology was facilitated through leadership and a structured, multidisciplinary approach involving key stakeholders. …”
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Psychosocial challenges among Asian adolescents and young adults with cancer: a scoping review by Yihui Wei, Panpan Xiao, Weishang Deng, Cho Lee Wong, Chun-Kit Ngan, Winnie Wan-Yee Tso, Alex Wing-Kwan Leung, Herbert Ho-Fung Loong, Chi Kong Li, Alexandre Chan, Yin Ting Cheung

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Impact Assessment of an Educational Intervention Toward Rational Antibiotic Use Among Community Pharmacists in Nepal by Kafle S, Jha N, Shankar PR, Bhandary S, Palaian S

“…The quantitative data were analyzed using appropriate tests (p < 0.05). Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted after the follow-up, among six CPs to obtain their perspectives on the intervention and their role in combating AMR.Results: The majority (n = 118; 72.84%) had a “Diploma in Pharmacy” qualification. …”
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Parental hesitancy on COVID-19 vaccination of children under the age of 16: A cross-sectional mixed-methods study among factory workers. by Kyaw Thiha Aung, Ye Minn Htun, Zin Lin Htet, Yan Naing Myint Soe, Phyo Ko Ko, Win Oo, May Soe Aung, Tun Tun Win

“…The quantitative data were collected by the face-to-face interviews using a pretested structured questionnaire that included the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy scale. …”
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Assessing Knowledge of Radiation Protection and Safety Among Undergraduate and Intern Radiologic Technologists: A Pre- and Post-Educational Course Survey by Alamoudi D, Ahmed ME, Alhalwani AY, Alnakhli AT, Qahaf RM, Bazuhayr LF, Yamani BH

“…Knowledge of safe ionizing radiation use guidelines scored slightly lower (mean: 8.5 ± 1.6).Conclusion: Structured radiation education significantly enhances students’ knowledge of radiation physics, protection, and safety guidelines. …”
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment for oral care in older adults: a focus group study by Nattariya Wongiam, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

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Newborn care service utilization and associated factors among women who gave birth in Kore district, West Arsi zone, Ethiopia, 2022: a mixed method study by Ararso Hordofa Guye, Bekele Niguse Lata, Tomas Benti Tefera, Tadesse Nigussie, Beka Teressa Meka

“…Data were collected through a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Perceptions and Experiences of Self-Management in Patients with Prediabetes: A Qualitative Study in China by Jiang J, Feng Q, Yan L, Guo Y, Yang Q

“…An interpretive phenomenological research method was employed. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted to explore patients’ self-management experiences. …”
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Enhancing Organizational Agility in Municipal Waste Management: A Strategic Evaluation Approach for Kerman Municipality by Abbas Ghavam, Hossein Vahidi

“…Given the increasing waste generation rate and the organization's expanding activities at the city level, the organization's current traditional structure and implementation process do not meet the current needs and, consequently, fail to achieve the necessary efficiency. …”
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EDUKASI KESEHATAN DAN PENGOLAHAN OBAT TRADISIONAL UNTUK PENINGKATAN IMUNITAS PADA MASA PANDEMI DI JORONG BANSA KECAMATAN KAMANG MAGEK KABUPATEN AGAM by Mulyanti Roberto Muliantino, Yuanita Ananda, Rika Sarfika

“…The aim of these activities was to improve the knowledge of PKK Bansa’s members in increasing self-management in Covid-19 prevention and traditional medicine skill. The methods in this program were structure education and skill training for 25 members of PKK in Bansa. …”
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Barriers of organized cervical cancer screening in Albania and Montenegro by Marcell Csanádi, Kozeta Filipi, Alban Ylli, Bajram Dedja, Anila Bejko, Ivana Nikcevic Kovacevic, Jovana Vukovic-Lekovic, Milica Stanisic, Adrijana Vujovic, George Dennis Obeng, Inge M. C. M. de Kok, Zoltán Vokó, Orsolya Varga

“…Policymakers should prioritize sustainable funding, centralized systems, and innovative approaches to overcome structural challenges.…”
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Spiritual Leadership Enhances Caring Behaviour: The Mediating Role of Calling by Sang Ayu Ketut Candrawati, Ni Kadek Ayu Sriani, Putu Gede Subhaktiyasa, Ni Komang Sukra Andini, Ni Luh Nova Dilisca Dwi Putri, Ni Ketut Citrawati, Megah Andriany

“…The analysis adopted partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using a second-order reflective-formative model. …”
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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND ENVIRONMENT MONITORING ISSUES IN THE PROJECTS OF SUBGLACIAL LAKES STUDIES IN ANTARCTICA by I. A. Alekhina, N. I. Vasiliev, V. Ya. Lipenkov

“…All these subglacial aquatic objects of further exploration and research are so various on their structure, age and regime, that only results of all programs as a whole can help to draw us a uniform picture of a subglacial ecological system. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF COGNITIVE ACTIVITIES OF PREPARATORY DEPARTMENTS FOREIGN STUDENTS AT HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE WHEN STUDYING GENERAL DISCIPLINES by Olexandr O. Kalenyk, Iryna V. Ovsiienko, Tetiana L. Tsaregradskaya

“…Preparatory departments for foreign students are an important structural component of the educational process at leading universities in Ukraine. …”
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Dynamic basis of supercoiling-dependent DNA interrogation by Cas12a via R-loop intermediates by Kevin D. P. Aris, Joshua C. Cofsky, Honglue Shi, Noor Al-Sayyad, Ivan E. Ivanov, Ashwin Balaji, Jennifer A. Doudna, Zev Bryant

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Raman Spectroscopic Characterization of Endodontic Biofilm Matrices by Tatiana Ramirez-Mora, Claudia Dávila-Pérez, Fernando Torres-Méndez, Grettel Valle-Bourrouet

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Actors, Access, Markets, and Values Involved in Oil Palm Expansion and Peatland Degradation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia by Ali Yansyah Abdurrahim, Arya Hadi Dharmawan, Soeryo Adiwibowo, Herry Yogaswara, Meine van Noordwijk

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