Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, and Associated Factors of Urinary Tract Infections among Adult Diabetic Patients at Metu Karl Heinz Referral Hospital, Southwest E... by Tesfaye Gutema, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Dadi Marami, Zelalem Teklemariam

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Clean-catch midstream urine samples were investigated for the presence of pathogenic bacteria and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern using recommended culture methods. …”
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Evaluating preceptorship during advanced pharmacy practice experiences in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Faris S. Alnezary, Fahad Alzahrani, Yasser Alatawi, Abdullah A. Alhifany

“…Introduction: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs offer students’ academic coursework and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). …”
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Assessment of emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and perceived stress among nursing students in clinical practice: a cross-sectional study by Nasser Shubayr, Hamad Dailah

“…Given these findings, integrating structured emotional intelligence training into nursing curricula is essential. …”
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Factors influencing the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation by lay rescuers: A qualitative study based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. by Zhikang Zhong, Weiwei Li, Lin Zhou, Liang Liu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A qualitative study employing purposive sampling was undertaken, with semi-structured interviews conducted between January 1, 2022, and May 20, 2022. …”
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Exploring client perspectives: a qualitative study on how families experience (blended) forensic outpatient systemic therapy for juvenile antisocial behavior by S. Marjolein van Cappellen, Hanneke E. Creemers, Larissa Hoogsteder, Jessica J. Asscher

“…The study examined how juveniles and caregivers evaluated FAST in terms of the process of setting treatment goals, helpful components, points of improvement, their therapist, and a blended version of FAST (FASTb) that is partially offered online. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted after treatment termination with 24 participants from 16 families (9 juveniles, 15 caregivers) who participated in a randomized controlled trial or quasi-experimental study on the effectiveness of FAST. …”
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Implementation research to develop an optimized delivery model for effective implementation of evidence-based interventions to reduce stillbirth in India: A study protocol. by Gadapani Barsha Pathak, Reema Mukherjee, Vani Kandpal, Abhishek Agarwal, Prem Mony, Maryann Washington, Sarmila Mazumder, N K Arora

“…Various methods including semi-structured questionnaires, verbal autopsies, and in-depth qualitative interview guides, review of clinical case sheets will be used to assess the causes of stillbirth. …”
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Association of medication adherence and glycemic control with pain severity among patients with diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study from Palestine by Bushra Elayyan, Dania Abuhalima, Samah W. Al-Jabi, Sa’ed H. Zyoud

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Development and validation of an intervention protocol to promote media and information literacy for critical thinking in adolescents’ use of social media by Paz Viguer, Maria-Josep Picó-Garcés

“…Conclusions: The protocol provides a structured approach for promoting MIL-CT in adolescents, follows MRC guidelines, involves multiple stakeholders, and contributes to the development of evidence-based MIL-CT programs. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Associated Factor towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Health Care Professionals at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest... by Debaka Belete, Dagnaneh Wondale, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Biruk Demissie

“…An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, in 2021, and a systematic random sampling technique was used from different professionals, and the separate sample was taken independently from each. A pretested structured questionnaire was constructed and collects data then analyzed by using SPSS version 23. …”
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Examining the after-school study burden of Chinese secondary school students following burden reduction policies: a sociological analysis by Yunfang Ran, Xi Wu, Yitao Wang, Zhiying Zhou, Yuan Yin

“…It involved one-on-one semi-structured interviews with 15 students, 9 parents, and 3 teachers and informal individual or group discussions. …”
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Determinants of postnatal care service utilization among mothers of Mangochi district, Malawi: a community-based cross- sectional study by Jonas, Sagawa, Allen, Kabagenyi, Godwin, Turyasingura, Saul Eric, Mwale

“…A transcribed semi-structured questionnaire was pre- tested, modified and used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and maternal related factors. …”
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TIM-FEM-ML synthetic technology for longitudinal optimization of tunnel excavated in the interlayered rock mass by Hui Li, Weizhong Chen, Xiaoyun Shu, Xianjun Tan, Qun Sui

“…Initially, geometric models of the geological formations and engineering structures are constructed on the TIM platform. Subsequently, data conversion is facilitated through the proposed transformation interface. …”
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Knowledge and attitudes about rare genetic diseases among practitioners of oral medicine/pathology in Brazil: a cross-sectional study by Samuel Trezena, Samuel Trezena, Daniella Reis Barbosa Martelli, Paulo Rogério Ferreti Bonan, Edgard Graner, Lívia Maria Ferreira Sobrinho, Faizan Alawi, Ricardo D. Coletta, Hercílio Martelli-Júnior, Hercílio Martelli-Júnior, Hercílio Martelli-Júnior

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Assessing Paramedics’ Competence and Training in End-of-Life Care: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia by Ahmed Alanazy, Fatimah Khalifah Alsahli, Zahra Essam Alhassan, Zahra Hassan Alabdrabulridha, Moneerah Khalifah Aljomaan, Abdullah Alruwaili

“…Data were collected via an online survey distributed through emails and social networks, encompassing demographic information and attitudes toward EOL care. The survey was structured into two parts, with the second part developed from the relevant literature. …”
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A Novel Tool for the Evaluation of Residency Training: Scale Development and Validation by Nazan Karaoğlu, Ümmü Doğan, Aşir Genç, Nur Demirbaş, Fatih Yılmaz, Hatice Küçükceran, Fatma Gökşin Cihan, Ümran Münire Kahraman

“…The factorial structures of both scales were confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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Dignified care and associated factors among adult patients admitted to Jimma Medical Center, south west Ethiopia, 2023 by Midhagsaa Dhinsa Kitila, Abiru Neme Negewo, Asresu Feleke Bate, Birhanu Muleta Bayecha, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Merga garoma Jatu, Misganu Diriba Olana, Mesfin Beharu Deme

“…The magnitude of dignified care was assessed through interviewer-administered structured tools. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with dignified care; a P-value < 0.05 at 95% CI was used to declare a statistically significant association. …”
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The impact of paternal support on the success of exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State by Jelili A. QUADRI, Yetunde J. OSINOWO, Lyanu C. ALAGBE, Tobi I. AKINREMI, Bilikisu T. EDUN

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using SPSS version 26. …”
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REGULARITIES OF FORMATION OF FLOW OF COOLANT BEHIND THE TVS-KVADRAT MIXING SPACING GRID OF THE PWR-TYPE REACTOR by S. M. Dmitriev, D. V. Doronkov, M. A. Legchanov, V. D. Sorokin, A. E. Khrobostov

“…Accumulated data base on the flow of the coolant in the TVS-Kvadrat fuel assembly formed the basis of the engineering justification of the structures of the active zones of PWR reactors. Guidelines for choosing optimal designs mixing spacing grids have been considered by designers of the “Afrikantov OKBM” JSC when they created implementations of the latest TVS-Kvadrat assemblies. …”
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Exploring teachers’ pedagogical reasoning in mathematics education using the TPACK framework by Roni Priyanda, Tatang Herman, Rizki Amalia, Rizki Amalia, Iden Rainal Ihsan, Iden Rainal Ihsan

“…Implications for practice include designing PD programs that integrate subject - specific technology applications and creating institutional support structures. …”
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DH-plant production in culture of unpollinated ovules of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) by E. A. Domblides, N. A. Shmykova, S. N. Belov, I. B. Korottseva, A. V. Soldatenko

“…Highest number of embryo-like structures in all accessions developed from ovaries 2.1-2.6 cm long. …”
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