Genome-wide identification, characterization and evolutionary analysis of the pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase (P5CS), succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH), and dehydrin (... by Amaal Maghraby, Mohamed Alzalaty

“…Conclusions Our results provide comprehensive insights into the P5CS, SSADH, and DHN genes, including their protein structures and predicted interaction features. These findings offer valuable targets for tomato breeding programs aimed at developing stress-tolerant varieties under changing climate conditions.…”
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Factors associated with the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in adults by Sue-Hsien Chen, Shu-Ching Chen, Yo-Ping Lai, Pin-Hsuan Chen, Kun-Yun Yeh

“…Sociodemographic data were obtained through structured questionnaires, while anthropometric measurements, hemogram results, and biochemical markers were collected from medical records and physical examination findings. …”
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Understanding patients’ perceptions of uncomplicated low back pain: a theory-informed qualitative study using the Common-Sense Self-Regulation Model by Shannon M. Ruzycki, Yamile Jasaui, Sameh Mortazhejri, Shawn Dowling, D’Arcy Duquette, Stefanie Linklater, Kelly Mrklas, Gloria Wilkinson, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Andrea M. Patey, on behalf of the De-Implementing Wisely Research Group

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Effect of pilates on the physical and mental health of drug-dependent individuals — a randomized controlled trial by Feng Ji, Ensong Zhou, Peng Zhao, Xinliang Chen, Hui Wang, Jiabin Zhong, Yi Zhang, Yunhang Lu, Qing Zhang

“…Specifically, the study seeks to evaluate changes in body composition, physical fitness, blood biochemistry, and psychological outcomes following a structured Pilates intervention. Methods This study was conducted as a double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders among quarry workers in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study by Ebrima Touray, Lamin Sambou, Balla Jammeh, Sambou L S Kinteh, Bakary Kinteh, Amadou Barrow

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Impact of Nutritional Education Intervention on Mothers Knowledge, Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Under-Five in Rural Mangaluru, Karnataka: A Quasi-experimental Pilot... by Savitha Naik, Abhay Nirgude, Priya Reshma Arahna

“…Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and an observational practice checklist. …”
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Exploring the Willingness of Young and Middle-Aged CHD Patients to Participate in Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study by Liu T, Yang S, Rong S, Liu M, Wang X, Ji Y

“…Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. …”
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Integrating AI predictive analytics with naturopathic and yoga-based interventions in a data-driven preventive model to improve maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes by Neha Irfan, Sherin Zafar, Kashish Ara Shakil, Mudasir Ahmad Wani, S. N. Kumar, A. Jaiganesh, K. M. Abubeker

“…Data collection was conducted at Majidia Hospital, involving a diverse sample of 70,000 pregnant women recruited through antenatal clinics, online health platforms, community outreach programs, and telephone surveys using structured questionnaires. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of water, sanitation, and hygiene among internally displaced persons in Somalia by Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil, Mohamed Abdisalan Dahir, Yahye Sheikh Abdulle Hassan, Marian Muse Osman, Gallad Dahir, Liban Hassan Jimale, Abdiwali Ahmed Siyad, Mohamed Abdelrahman Mohamed, Osman Abubakar Fiidow, Abdinasir Yusuf Osman

“…A 3-stage sampling technique was used to select 8 high-density camps, households, and 728 participants. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANT WOMEN: PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY by D. V. Blinov, U. V. Zimovina, E. M. Dzhobava

“…Data coming from medical records were collected at Visit 1 and visit 2 (1 month +/- 1 week): complete medical history; diagnosis of Mg deficiency confirmed by serum Mg level (<0.7 mmol/l) routine laboratory tests performed in the course of current practice (blood count, Mg plasma determination and urinalysis) and evaluation of total score (superior 30) using a structured 28 questions self-administrated Magnesium Deficiency Questionnaire (MDQ). …”
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Current situation of pharmacy services in community health centers and the functioning of pharmacists in family doctor teams in Shanghai by Rui LIU, Yu CAO, Aiqun CHU, Huanyun WU

“…Concurrently, a convenience sampling method was used to invite 29 key stakeholders, including 11 head of pharmacies, 6 family doctors, 12 community health center directors or health commission managers from central urban areas, inner and outer suburban areas, and outer suburban areas, for semi-structured focus interviews on pharmacy service demands, resources allocation, and service processes. …”
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Mass drug administration coverage and its determinants for the elimination of onchocerciasis in Ulanga District, Tanzania. by Ambakisye Kuyokwa Mhiche, Dinah Gasarasi, George Kabona, Ally Hussein, Upendo John Mwingira, Ahmed Mohamed Abade

“…Using multistage cluster sampling, 502 participants were randomly selected and interviewed through a structured questionnaire. Modified Poisson regression analysis was used to identify independent factors affecting MDA uptake.…”
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雙語視覺藝術教師工作觀察與探索：以一位臺北市國小教師為例 Observation and Exploration of an Elementary School Bilingual Visual Arts Teacher’s Work: A Case Study in Taipei... by 馮敏 Min Feng

“…Through field research and semi-structured interviews with bilingual visual arts teachers at a public elementary school in Taipei, the study presents the following assertions: 1.The bilingual visual arts curriculum is highly flexible, with visual arts as its core and language serving as an added value. …”
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Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among female university students in Jashore, Bangladesh by Farjana Fardaus, Md. Nowshad Mahmud Choyon, Md. Sakhawot Hossain, Md. Obydullah, Farjana Khatun, Md. Hasibul Hasan Milton, Fakir Md. Shah Hafiz, Tanvir Ahmad

“…Data on socio-demographics, anthropometry, clinical status, and dietary intake were collected through interviewer-administered structured questionnaires and direct measurements. Hemoglobin levels were assessed to determine anemia status. …”
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Impediments to Physicians’ Workplace Contentment and Wellness: A Multifaceted Qualitative Inquiry by Saman Javed, Noshaba Batool, Nida Kamal, Bahaudin G. Mujtaba

“…Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with physicians working all over Pakistan. …”
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Food consumption patterns and score among women receiving cash assistance: emergency nutrition response in drought affected pastoralist community eastern Ethiopia by Aboma Motuma, Mohammed Jemal Dawe, Assefa Tola Gemada, Temam Beshir, Behailu Hawulte, Hamdi Fekredin Zakaria, Kedir Teji Roba

“…Data was collected using a pretested structured questionnaire among 374 randomly selected cash beneficiary women. …”
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Mixed-method evaluation of a culturally-adapted basic palliative care curriculum for practicing physicians in mainland China by Hongju Liu, Xiaohong Ning, Tiekuan Du, Yue Liu, Fei Li, Rachel Pozzar, Lin Tang, Isaac Siemens, Ying Zheng, Xiaoyan Dai, Breffni Hannon, Eric Krakauer, Zhimeng Jia

“…We also thematically analyzed post-course semi-structured participant interviews. Results The majority of participants were aged 41–50 (51.7%), trained in internal medicine (55.2%), worked at tertiary medical centers (93.1%), and did not have clinical PC experience (65.5%). …”
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Hazardous waste management practices among healthcare workers in Gondar City, Ethiopia by Gashaw Mesfin Haylie, Mengesha Genet, Eshetu Abera Worede, Belayneh Jejaw Abate, Garedew Tadege Engdaw, Gelila Yitageasu, Abebe Birhanu, Lidetu Demoze, Bikes Destaw Bitew

“…Data were collected using a pretested, structured self-administered questionnaire and observational checklist. …”
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One Health policy communities’ perspectives on zoonoses risk factors and management: A multiple qualitative methods approach by Lisset M. Dumet, Erin Kenzie, Julia Goodman, Veronika Merino Osorio, Vanessa Cruz Chavez, Ruth Atto, Percy Vilchez Barreto, Seth O’Neal

“…We completed 77 semi-structured interviews from June 2023 to November 2023, and the final analytical sample included 75 interviews, excluding 2 incomplete interviews. …”
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Citizen Science Identification of Isolated Blue Stellar Systems in the Virgo Cluster by Swapnaneel Dey, Michael G. Jones, David J. Sand, Nicolas Mazziotti, Steven Janowiecki, Gregory R. Zeimann, Paul Bennet

“…Most candidates are concentrated in relatively dense regions, roughly following filamentary structures within the cluster, but avoiding its center. …”
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