Characterization of a MERS-related betacoronavirus in Danish brown long-eared bats (Plecotus auritus) by Camille Melissa Johnston, Vithiagaran Gunalan, Hans J. Baagøe, Anna S. Fomsgaard, Charlotta Polacek, Morten Rasmussen, Louise Lohse, Thomas Bruun Rasmussen

“…The receptor-binding potential of the spike protein to human DPP4, ACE2, and bat ACE2 orthologs was assessed through phylogenetic analysis of the receptor-binding domain (RBD), alongside homology modeling and structural analysis. Results Three samples tested positive for CoVs. …”
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A comparative study of the association between childhood trauma and depression disorder among first-year MBBS and physiotherapy students by Shraddha Jadhav, Bhoomi Jodhani, Rajesh Dase

“…Data on participants’ backgrounds and health information were collected using a structured form. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form (CTQ-SF) was employed to assess childhood abuse experiences, while the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) was used to evaluate depression levels. …”
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Effect of Educational Intervention Guideline on Quality of Life among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Aziza I. Mohamed, Shimaa A. Moustafa

“…Three tools used for data collection.  A structured interviewing questionnaire, a healthy practice assessment scale, and health-related quality of life questionnaire for polycystic ovary syndrome. …”
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Factors impeding physical activity in older patients with chronic diseases: a qualitative study by Peiting Wen, Ying Fang, Rong Xu, Zhaodi Wang

“…Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted one-on-one, and the social ecology model and theme analysis method were used to examine the data. …”
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Managing Constraints in a Machinery Company Using Theory of Constraints’ Thinking Process Tools. Case Study by Knop Krzysztof

“…Determining a dedicated budget and resources for a structured, ongoing training and development program that aligns with the company’s strategic goals and develops both technical and interpersonal skills at all levels of staff was identified as a critical solution to this problem. …”
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The double-edged sword of internet use in China’s aging population: thresholds, mediation and digital health policy by Yirong Li, Jianguang Cai, Haiyong Yu

“…Although the current average of 1.8 h/day of use internet is well below the harmful threshold, structural digital exclusion creates a compensation-vulnerability paradox: older and less-educated groups derive greater marginal health benefits from moderate use but face higher risks of overuse due to limited digital literacy and physiological constraints.ConclusionInternet use offers conditional health benefits for older adults, contingent on usage thresholds and mediated by physical activity. …”
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Conservative treatment of older adult patients with shoulder diseases: a narrative review by Kook Jong Kim, Ho-Seung Jeong

“…Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative option that may improve tendon healing, but mixed findings highlight the need for further investigation. A structured physical therapy program focusing on range of motion and strengthening is essential, with alternative interventions used judiciously. …”
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Data processing of measuring intensity of optical field fringe patterns generated by laser interference measuring means by Igor P. Miroshnichenko

“…Currently, the introduction of modern methods and means of laser interferometry opens up new possibilities in solving various practical problems under studying properties and processes of defect formation in new materials (laminated, polymeric, composite), and diagnosing the state of structural materials of the product power components at all stages of their life cycle. …”
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Travel medicine training and experience among primary care physicians in Qatar. by Ayman Al-Dahshan, Vahe Kehyayan, Noora Al-Kubaisi, Ziyad Mahfoud, Nagah Selim

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study design was employed. A structured questionnaire was utilized to gather data from all PCPs working in publicly funded primary health centers.…”
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Relationship between Psychological Problems and Quality of Life among Leprosy Patients by Mona M. Barakat, Hanan N. Zaki

“…Three tools were used to achieve the aim of this study. A structured Interviewing schedule, the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF Questionnaire, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS). …”
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Factors Associated with Non-Participation and Non-Adherence in Directly Observed Mass Drug Administration for Malaria in The Gambia. by Susan Dierickx, Charlotte Gryseels, Julia Mwesigwa, Sarah O'Neill, Melanie Bannister-Tyrell, Maya Ronse, Fatou Jaiteh, René Gerrets, Umberto D'Alessandro, Koen Peeters Grietens

“…The social science study employed a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative methods (participant observation and in-depth interviewing) and quantitative methods (structured follow-up interviews among non-participating and non-adhering community members).…”
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The Relationship Between Stress and Anxiety with the Occurrence of Functional Dyspepsia among Medical Students of Sumatera Utara University by Tri Mulyani Aries, Imelda Rey

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“It’s like nursing a butterfly—so delicate, difficult, and unpredictable” – challenges of nurses in caring for patients with epidermolysis bullosa: a qualitative study by Parivash Karimi, Moloud Radfar, Yaser Moradi

“…Methods This is a qualitative study conducted from August to December 2024. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 15 nurses who provided care to patients with EB in Urmia, Northwest Iran. …”
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Global trends of libraries development: optimism vs pessimism (foreign literature review). Part 2 by N. S. Redkina

“…The author identifies trends in developing scientific (academic) and public libraries to a greater degree. The material is structured in blocks and presented in two parts (the first one was published in «Bibliosphere», 2018, № 4). …”
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EDUCATION OF PATIENTS WITH STAGE I CHOLELITHIASIS AT THE HEALTH SCHOOL by N. A. Khokhlacheva, O. D. Mikhaylova, A. V. Bystrova

“…The use of the developed structured program of active education of patients with the cholelithiasis, stage I, as part of complex therapy contributes to the improvement of the therapeutic effect, i.e. the earlier decrease of pain and dyspeptic syndrome, and restoring of psycho-emotional balance. …”
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Reproductive health ignorance in disasters: A qualitative study by Elham Rajabi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Mehrdad Farrokhi, Mehdi Norouzi, Hamid Reza Khankeh

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted using the method of content analysis, by performing in-depth semi-structured interviews in 2021–2022. Interviews were continued until the point of data saturation. …”
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Children’s Opinion of Retrospective Pre-Post ‘Then-Test’ Survey Validity by Leanne M. Kelly

“…Each focus group was guided by three semi-structured questions, ran for 10-15 minutes, and had 2-3 participants. …”
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Managers’ Labour Performance Management Based on Assessment of Projects Efficiency by I. V. Katunina, T. V. Konoreva

“…The conceptual scheme of the paper is based on methodology of the systems approach, specifically methods of structural-functional and process approaches. Surveys and mathematical statistics were used as well. …”
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Assessment of the Characteristics, Scopes and Limits of the Application of Digital Innovations in the Financial Sector by E. S. Zeleneva

“…At the empirical level, methods of statistical, structural and coefficient analysis are applied. The results of the research in terms of the development of the theory of innovation in the financial sector are development of an approach to assessment of the characteristics and scope of digital innovation in the financial sector, to allow a comprehensive assessment of the development of financial innovation at the State level and comparison of the assessment results by country or with the world average values of the indicators proposed for assessment. …”
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Correlation Analysis Study Between the Intensity of Counseling Friendship Network and Exercise Time Among University Taekwondo Athletics by Sung‐Min Son, Byung‐O Ahn

“…The counseling friendship assessment was conducted using a structured friendship survey, allowing athletes to list the names of up to three friends from whom they sought advice related to their university and athletic lives. …”
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