Assessing Dentists’ knowledge and training needs in smoking cessation and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: a cross-sectional study in Kosovo by Zana Sllamniku Dalipi, Mirlinda Sopi Krasniqi, Donika Bajrami Shabani, Linda Dula

“…Most (63.0%) felt confident discussing e-cigarettes’ harmful effects, while only 36.5% were knowledgeable about advanced cessation methods, and 11.6% were familiar with structured intervention models like the 5As and 5Rs. …”
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A roadmap for personalized medicine: the findings of the IC2PerMed project by Flavia Beccia, Francesco Andrea Causio, Marzia Di Marcantonio, Ilda Hoxhaj, Chiara Cadeddu, Melissa Campagno, Lena Schleicher, Carmen Fotino, Maike Tauchert, Marta Lomazzi, Lili Wang, Wenya Wang, Huiyao Huang, Walter Ricciardi, Stefania Boccia, Stefania Boccia

“…The roadmap promotes best practice exchange and addresses potential barriers to PM adoption. It outlines structural actions including enhancing health literacy, fostering intersectoral and international collaboration, ongoing review of emerging technologies, and facilitating innovation market entry through needs assessment and Health Technology Assessment. …”
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Relationship Between Physical Fitness Attributes and Dynamic Knee Valgus in Adolescent Basketball Athletes by Aleksandar Stojiljkovic, Eleni Karagianni, Varsamo Antoniou, Garyfallia Pepera

“…While neuromuscular control and structural alignment contribute to DKV, recent evidence indicates that lower limb muscle power (LLMP) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) may significantly influence DKV. …”
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Community-based health insurance dropout and its determinants among women in Sidama National Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…Data were collected through structured, pre-tested face-to-face interviews encompassing demographic, household, and scheme-related factors. …”
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis control in Alta Verapaz (northern Guatemala): evaluating current efforts through stakeholders’ experiences by Renata Mendizábal-Cabrera, Isabel Pérez, Víctor Becerril Montekio, Freddy Pérez, Erick Durán, Mei L. Trueba

“…Data were collected during May and June 2019 via focus groups and semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, including local and national health personnel and residents of four communities of the endemic region. …”
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Risk factors for contracting malaria in six wards of Mudzi District, Zimbabwe: A case control-study. by Tichaona Fambirai, Moses J Chimbari, Pisirai Ndarukwa

“…A control was an individual with no recorded positive RDT result recruited from the same village as a case. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics of participants, behavior, perception of quality of health services, and knowledge on malaria causes, symptoms, and prevention. …”
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Ethnobotanical Survey and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants Used in Masulita Sub-County in Wakiso District. by Musoke, Ronald

“…Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires and interviews. Medicinal plant specimens were collected with the assistance of herbalists, pressed, and identified at the National Herbarium in Makerere University, Uganda. …”
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Thematic Analysis of Factors Influencing Helmet Non-Use among Motorcyclists in Gorgan by Vajihe Jalaeian Bakhshande, Seyes Rasoul Davoodi

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 motorcyclists in Gorgan City. …”
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Sustainable project choice: Integrating Must-Be kano and fuzzy logic for optimal project selection by Vikas Swarnakar, Raed Jaradat, Malik Khalfan, Maher Maalouf, Abdelrahman E.E. Eltoukhy, Niamat Ullah Ibne Hossain

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Assessment of cardiovascular risk from the use of an interleukin-1 inhibitor in patients with severe tophaceous gout by M. S. Eliseev, O. V. Zhelyabina, E. I. Markelova, D. S. Novikova, S. A. Vladimirov, Yu. O. Korsakova, E. N. Aleksandrova, A. A. Novikov, E. L. Nasonov

“…It is suggested that interleukin (IL)-1β inhibition may promote a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases; however, the mechanism of this impact has not been adequately investigated.Objective: to evaluate the impact of canakinumab therapy on the structural and functional properties of the vascular bed and the stiffness of the vessel wall.Patients and methods. …”
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Design and psychometric properties of a tool to assess Adherence to the Code of Ethics in Midwifery by Zahra Kiani, Masoumeh Simbar, Abbas Ebadi, Soheila Nazarpour

“…Finally, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was implemented by another cross-sectional study on 200 samples using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and calculating the fit indexes of the model. …”
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Combined effects of aerobic exercise with ketogenic mediterranean and hypocaloric balanced diets on adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome by Reham Hamoda, Nada Elkady, Afaf Botla, Amir Gabr, Efrem Kentiba, Shaimaa Hamed

“…These findings advocate for personalized dietary strategies alongside structured exercise in adolescent polycystic ovarian syndrome management.…”
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A history of 20 years of medical education at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine by Ivo Kwon, Somi Jeong, Seung-Jung Kim, Ara Ko, Hyeonji Jeon

“…Major innovations over this period encompass the expansion of objective structured clinical examinations and the introduction of problem-based learning modules. …”
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The impact of educational intervention on enhancing the health literacy among middle-aged individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseases: a randomized cotrolled trial by Seyedeh Fatemeh Azizi Sani Dopolani, Hassan Shahbazi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shohreh Naderimagham

“…These results emphasize the importance of incorporating structured educational programs in the national health system. …”
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Identifying the reproductive health indicators for population policies worldwide: a scoping review by Mahshid Taheri, Efat Mohamadi, Hakimeh Mostafavi, Alireza Olyaeemanesh, Amirhossein Takian

“…This review has categorized existing indicators to provide a structured framework for evaluating population policies. …”
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A qualitative study of family caregivers’ experiences in caring for breast cancer patients by Hamideh Zahedi, Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mina Hosseinzadeh

“…Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured individual interviews using an interview guide. …”
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Theoretical investigation on PD-L1-In-1 for cancer immunotherapy via density functional theory by Bijay Sijapati Magar, Kiran Pudasainee, Prakash Pandey, Mahesh Kumar Neupane, Rupak Raj Lamichhane, Basanta Gurung, Khagendra Tripathi, Binod Adhikari

“…Abstract This study presents a comprehensive theoretical analysis of PD-L1-In-1 (C21H23N5O2) using the B3LYP functional with the 6-311G(d) basis set, focusing on its structural, electronic, and spectroscopic properties. …”
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Use and perception of generative artificial intelligence in traditional Korean medicine education: A cross-sectional survey of undergraduate students in Korea by Seungwon Shin, Jihyun Sang, Ji-sun You

“…Background: This study aimed to examine the usage, awareness, and satisfaction related to generative AI (GenAI) among undergraduate students at a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) college in Korea and to identify factors associated with GenAI use and satisfaction. Methods: A structured questionnaire consisting of 56 items across six domains was administered, covering demographics, general and TKM-specific GenAI use, satisfaction, educational experiences, and future expectations. …”
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How technological innovation and organizational culture influence circular economy adoption over time in Saudi Arabian manufacturing by Naima Sadaoui, Houcine Benlaria, Naeimah Fahad Almawishir, Balsam Saeed Abdelrhman, Sumaya Awad Khader Ahmed, Lotfi Zabat, Badreldin Mohamed Ahmed Abdulrahman, Rania Alaa Eldin Ahmed Khedr

“…Our study focuses on 222 people in executive and sustainability officer positions in different parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), who are actively involved in adopting new technologies and promoting the circular economy. We used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to examine how new technologies, organizational culture, supply chain integration, employee attitudes, and time affect the adoption of the circular economy. …”
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The healthcare professionals’ role in older adults’ road safety in primary care settings in Canada: a qualitative study by Camille Savoie, Philippe Voyer, Suzanne Bouchard, Martin Lavallière

“…Methods Within a descriptive qualitative design, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 27 primary healthcare professionals (registered nurses (n = 16), occupational therapists (n = 7), and family physicians (n = 4)). …”
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