Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders by Anna Tsiakiri, Spyridon Plakias, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Paraskevi Athanasouli, Aikaterini Terzoudi, Sotiria Kyriazidou, Aspasia Serdari, Georgia Karakitsiou, Kalliopi Megari, Nikolaos Aggelousis, Konstantinos Vadikolias, Foteini Christidi

“…This study assessed the efficacy of a structured 6-month computerized cognitive training (CCT) program in stabilizing cognitive decline among older adults with minor NCDs. …”
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VERY LOW CALORIE DIETS AFFECT LONG TERM WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Sheila Amara Putri, Shintia Yunita Arini, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, S.Gz, MPH, Ardyanisa Raihan Kusuma, Anisah Firdaus Rahmawati, Mutiara Arsya Wijanarko, Norfezah Md Nor, Nadiatul Syima Mohd Shahid

“…Longer and fewer-calorie VLCDs lead to more significant weight reduction, but maintaining long-term success requires a structured weight management program. VLCD benefits include improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fat, and better heart function, but it may have temporary negative effects on metabolism, aortic elasticity, constipation, sensitivity to cold, headache, and dizziness. …”
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Perception and acceptability towards HPV vaccination among mothers of adolescent girls employed in health care sector-a cross sectional study by Shipra Saini, Ritu Nagar, Mithilesh Kumar, Himanshu Shekhar, Pooja Goyal

“…Methods: Female healthcare staff with at least one unmarried adolescent daughter were interviewed using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire after obtaining written informed consent. …”
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A Pre-Adoption Assessment of a Collaborative Care Approach to Dental-Fear Treatment by Kelly A. Daly, Richard E. Heyman, Alison L. Drew, Amy M. Smith Slep, Rochelle Bubis, Jahyung (Jai) Lee, Victoria V. V. Pearce, Racquel Jones, Marissa Ruggiero, Mark S. Wolff

“…Methods: Thirteen semi-structured focus groups comprising students in (a) current dental hygiene programs and (b) other dental programs, who had prior experience working as licensed dental hygienists or allied professionals (i.e., dental assistants, dental therapists, dental treatment coordinators; <i>N</i> = 49) were conducted. …”
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The Effects of Foot and Mouth Disease on the Profitability of Smallholder Dairy Farms: Evidence from East Java, Indonesia by Nanang Febrianto, Budi Hartono, Eko Nugroho, Anie Eka Kusumastuti, Priyo Sugeng Winarto, Puji Akhiroh, Trinil Susilawati, Aulia Puspita Anugra Yekti, Putri Utami, Nurul Nadia Ramli, Muhammad Helmi

“…output analysis, economic losses were quantified on the basis of structured surveys and secondary data from affected dairy farmers. …”
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Preferences for receiving diabetes prevention support and factors influencing healthy eating and physical activity among patients with prediabetes in Chicago, Illinois by Angela Kong, Mary Smart, Yuka Asada, Lourdes Deci Limpoco, Chuxian Tang, Janet Lin, Brian T. Layden

“…Methods: Data from this qualitative study were collected from January 2023 through May 2023. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 35 patients with prediabetes (hemoglobin A1c: 5.7 to 6.4 %) detected from screening in an urban emergency department in Chicago, Illinois. …”
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How project knowledge management develops volatile organizational memory by Angela França Versiani, Pollyanna de Souza Abade, Rodrigo Baroni de Carvalho, Cristiana Fernandes De Muÿlder

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Investigation of a cluster of SARS-COV-2 infections among workers in a factory making personal protective equipment, Buikwe District, Uganda, 2020 by Aggrey Byaruhanga, Elizabeth Katana, Alex Ndyabakira, Sandra Nabatanzi, Richard Migisha, Geoffrey Amanya, Lilian Bulage, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario, Julie Harris

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Experimental and numerical investigation of cavity characteristics in behind-armor liquid-filled containers under shaped charge jet impact by Shixin Ma, Xiangdong Li, Lanwei Zhou

“…The impact process was then numerically reproduced using the explicit simulation program ANSYS LS-DYNA with the Structured Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (S-ALE) solver. …”
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A comparative study of the procedures for medicine approval in the European Union and the United States by Gjeorgiev Blagoj, Miceva Dijana, Karpicarov Dino, Apostolova Paulina, Bogevski Krume, Arev Marija, Gjorgjeska Biljana

“…While both agencies achieve high concordance in their final decisions, the FDA is faster and more streamlined, benefiting from a centralized authority and expedited pathways. The EMA's structured approach ensures thorough evaluations but can delay approvals. …”
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Cultural Integration in Adolescent Reproductive Health Promotion Initiatives: Insights from Tengger, Indonesia by Nurlaela Widyarini, Diana Setiyawati, Sofia Retnowati

“…Social control involves both structured community rules and unwritten norms that guide behavior. …”
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Developing a Policy Model to Fight against Administrative Corruption with an Emphasis on the Political System and Human Capital by Mohammad Moeini Far, Hasan Givarian, Mohammad Reza Rabiei Mondajin, Mandan Momeni

“…The statistical population of this research consisted of 20 key academic experts and qualitative data approach and semi-structured interviews were used to identify and describe the dimensions, components and indicators. …”
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Effects of inclusion of proprioception training in the recovery of adults submitted to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery: a systematic review by Wdson Donizete Da Silva Costa, Flávio Ricardo Guilherme, Stevan Ricardo dos Santos, Eduardo Gauze Alexandrino, Vânia Renata Guilherme, Wilson Rinaldi

“…Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is an injury in young adults, triggering undesirable neuromuscular effects. A rehabilitation program is structured with exercises that aid in intensive care training, and proprioceptive training has been proposed as one of the training / rehabilitation methods in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction. …”
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Quality of life and widowhood: a cross-sectional study of social security scheme beneficiaries by Ishani Chadha, K. H. Naveen, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Rashmi Kaushal, Srikanth Srinivasan, Nitin Kumar Joshi, Pankaj Bhardwaj

“…Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 260 widows aged 18–45 from Jodhpur City. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data after obtaining informed written consent. …”
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“It took a village” - Stories from students in the social sciences about learning quantitative methods by Jully Paola Merchán Tamayo, Simon G. Beaudry, Dominique Gagnon, Nada Nasser, Meredith A. Rocchi

“…A narrative-based approach was used with 11 non-major undergraduate students at the end of their studies (third, fourth and sixth year) who participated in semi-structured interviews where they told stories about their quantitative methods course. …”
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Effectiveness of Core Stability and Balance Training on Postural Control in Children with Down Syndrome: A Narrative Review by Bryan V. Catama, Dorothy D. Silva, Marlon Y. Palbusa

“…Future research should explore structured, hybrid interventions that maximize postural improvements and functional mobility for children with DS. …”
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Unlocking potential: mentorship training perspectives from undergraduate peer mentors in course-based undergraduate research experiences by Joseph E. Panzik, Tevin Flom, Vincent M. Pinnavaia, Abigail M. Natoli, Sean F. Notley, Caitlin J. Light

“…By drawing on UGPM perspectives, we identify some best practices for their professional development and advocate for more structured approaches to UTA or UGPM training. These recommendations aim to ensure that UTAs and UGPMs not only thrive as mentors but also enhance the learning outcomes and research experiences of their peers in CUREs.…”
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The Interplay of Financial Safety Nets, Long-Term Goals, and Saving Habits: A Moderated Mediation Study by Congrong Ouyang, Mindy Joseph, Yu Zhang, Khurram Naveed

“…Policymakers can leverage these findings to design initiatives that encourage structured savings programs, while financial advisors should emphasize goal-setting strategies to help households improve their financial security. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of the Relationship Between BMI and Menstrual Cycle Regularity in Women of Reproductive Age in Pamekasan by Ratna Hermawati, Dewangga Wahyu Praja, Khoirul Umam

“…BMI data were obtained through anthropometric measurements, while menstrual cycle patterns were assessed using structured questionnaires. The study identified a notable trend: the likelihood of menstrual disturbances increased with higher BMI classifications. …”
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Integration of computer technology in teacher education at Pakistan public sector university by Sadruddin Bahadur Qutoshi, Tajuddin Ddin Sharar, Sabit Rahim, Lourdes Bárbara Alpizar Caballero

“…Methods: Qualitative case study research, theoretical and empirical methods were used; semi-structured and open Skype interviews were applied, based on an intentional sample of two teachers. …”
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