Knowledge and perceptions towards organic farming: a case of pineapple farmers in central Uganda by S. Nalubwama, F. Bagamba, F. Kabi, Z. Nampijja, M. Kiggundu, K. Kamatara, N. Kwikiriza, D. Nampanzira, A. Nalunga, V. Lutwama, J. Nasaka

“…Through multi-stage sampling procedures, purposive and random techniques were applied at different stages to select participants from both Luwero and Kayunga districts in central Uganda. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence of Substance Use and Associated Factors Among Secondary School Students in Marrakech Region, Morocco by Abdelmounaim Baslam, Samia Boussaa, Karima Raoui, Hamid Kabdy, Abdelfatah Aitbaba, Loubna El Yazouli, Rachida Aboufatima, Abderrahman Chait

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 300 participants surveyed using a structured questionnaire. Data were collected using the Mediterranean School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (MedSPAD) to assess substance use, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to diagnose substance use disorders (SUDs), and the Early Trauma Inventory Self-Report Short Form (ETISR-SF) to identify childhood maltreatment, as well as socio-demographic characteristics. …”
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Influence of Smartphone Usage on development of Sexuality among Late Adolescent Boys in Health Sciences Colleges of South India [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Sara J Ommen, Preeti M Galagali, Sharath M Manya, Prasanna Mithra, Jayashree K

“…Background Better affordability of data plans and an increase in “budget” smartphones have resulted in an exponential rise in internet and smartphone users. …”
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The Quality of Randomized Controlled Trial in Cochrane Kidney and Transplant Group by Hanieh Salehi-Pourmehr, Ali Mostafaei, Amir Mehdizadeh, Sakineh Hajebrahimi, Leila Hosseini, Zahra Sheikhalipour, Nasrin Abolhasanpour

“…Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 16.Results:A total of 267 systematic reviews and their understudied 3213 RCTs were evaluated. …”
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Influence of orthodontic brackets design and surface properties on the cariogenic Streptococcus mutans adhesion by Raphaella Barcellos Fernandes, Ana Bárbara Polo, Vinicius Novaes Rocha, Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral, Ana Carolina Morais Apolônio, Marcio José da Silva Campos

“…From the SEM images it is possible to observe that biofilm structure formed for 24 h was denser than that for 8 h of incubation with significantly more aggregates and cells for three groups. …”
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YOLOv8n-WSE-Pest: A Lightweight Deep Learning Model Based on YOLOv8n for Pest Identification in Tea Gardens by Hongxu Li, Wenxia Yuan, Yuxin Xia, Zejun Wang, Junjie He, Qiaomei Wang, Shihao Zhang, Limei Li, Fang Yang, Baijuan Wang

“…The addition of the Spatial and Channel Reconstruction Convolution structure in the Backbone layer reduces redundant spatial and channel features, thereby reducing the model’s complexity. …”
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Will thinning and fuel reduction treatments help dry conifer forests persist under climate change? by Adam Hanbury-Brown, Jennifer Holm, Claire Tortorelli, Derek Young, Xiulin Gao, Charlie Koven, Ryan Knox, Lara Kueppers, Andrew Latimer

“…We recommend targeted data collection for these traits to reduce projection uncertainty.…”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Stunting Among Children 0-59 Months in Rubirizi District-A Cross Sectional Study by Mubangizi Kizito, Noel Kansiime, Calvin Cherop, Fred Bagenda

“…Simple random sampling was used to select villages and caregivers. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Investigating genotype-phenotype correlation of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R8: association of clinical severity, protein biological function and protein oligomerization by Xiongda Liang, Jiameng Si, Hongting Xie, Yuqing Guan, Wanying Lin, Zezhang Lin, Ganwei Zheng, Xiaofeng Wei, Xingbang Xiong, Zhengfei Zhuang, Xuan Shang

“…We hypothesized that various missense variants in NHL domain might have different degrees of impact on the structure and function of the protein, thus resulting in disease variability. …”
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Effect of diurnal solar radiation regime and tree density on sap flow of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) in fragmented stand by Singh Vivek Vikram, Zabihi Khodabakhsh, Trubin Aleksei, Cudlín Pavel, Korolyova Nataliya, Jakuš Rastislav, Blaženec Miroslav

“…The phytosociological structure of forests plays a crucial role in determining their resilience to various abiotic and biotic stressors. …”
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Fishers' interactions with endangered “rhinorays” in Karimunjawa National Park, and factors influencing willingness to engage in pro‐conservation behavior by Faqih Akbar Alghozali, Ashma Hanifah, Muhammad Wiralaga Dwi Gustianto, Maula Nadia, Taufiq Qur'rohman, Kinanti Amalia Niloperbowo, Diah P. Suyanto, Muhammad Ichsan, Andhika Prasetyo, Mahardika Rizqi Himawan, Hollie Booth

“…As such, it is important to understand the social and ecological dimensions of risk to rhinorays to identify feasible conservation interventions. We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 162 small‐scale fishers in Karimunjawa National Park (KJNP), Indonesia. …”
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Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months Seeking Medical Care at Kyegegwa Hospital, Kyegegwa District, Uganda by Proscovia Nakabuusu, Bridget Taremwa, Mubangizi Kizito, Noel Kansiime, Fred Bagenda, Calvin Cherop, Rashid Mugabe

“…Qualitative and quantitative data was analysed using Nvivo and STATA respectively following export from Excel. …”
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Development and usability testing of a preliminary web-based application for the clinical implementation of blood flow restriction: a mixed methods pilot study by Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Erich J. Petushek, Erich J. Petushek, John J. Durocher, John McDaniel, Steven J. Elmer

“…Afterward, perceived usability was assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and semi-structured interviews analyzed through thematic analysis.ResultsAll task scenarios were successfully completed in an average time of 2.3 ± 1.2 min. …”
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The smart senior care demand in China in the context of active ageing: a qualitative study with multiple perspectives by Qiyuan Huang, Fang Liu, Song Ge, Shuang Teng, Xiang Wu, Xiao Zhang, Zhe Qu, Ying Li, Aming Wang, Mei Li, Xianping Tang, Xianping Tang

“…This study aimed to explore the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders of smart senior care in China in the context of active aging.MethodsThis is a qualitative descriptive study, in which 21 semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2021 and March 2022. …”
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Impact of anthropogenic landscape alteration on the distribution of potential cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) habitats in southern Kenya: Revealing cheetah behavioural change by Noreen M. Mutoro, Jonas Eberle, Mary Wykstra, Jan Christian Habel, Gertrud Schaab

“…The current resident cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) distribution range is predominantly outside protected areas where anthropogenic pressures are rapidly changing the composition and structure of the landscape. Yet, little is known about the effects of infrastructure development, human/ livestock population growth and land use/cover change on cheetah habitat distribution in these landscapes. …”
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Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
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Precision and Reliability of a Dynamometer for Trunk Extension Strength and Steadiness Assessment by Franciele Parolini, Márcio Goethel, Johan Robalino, Klaus Becker, Manoela Sousa, Barbara C. Pulcineli, Ulysses F. Ervilha, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, Rubim Santos

“…A single-point load cell system, encapsulated within a 3D-printed structure and connected to a Delsys system^® at a sampling frequency of 2000 Hz, was used for data acquisition. …”
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Sediment Provenance and Facies Analysis of the Huagang Formation in the Y-Area of the Central Anticlinal Zone, Xihu Sag, East China Sea by Xiao Ma, Wei Yan, Yi Yang, Ru Sun, Yue Chao, Guoqing Zhang, Chao Yang, Shudi Zhang, Dapeng Su, Guangxue Zhang, Hong Xu

“…Recent breakthrough exploration wells in the Huagang Formation in the Y-area of the central anticlinal zone of the Xihu Sag have confirmed the significant exploration potential of structure–lithology complex hydrocarbon reservoirs. …”
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Cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia: an analysis of awareness, assessment, and management practices among psychiatrists and primary care physicians by Luis Agüera-Ortiz, Luis Agüera-Ortiz, Enric Aragonés, Enric Aragonés, Bárbara Buch-Vicente, Bárbara Buch-Vicente, Juan Manuel Mendive, Mercedes Peña, Eduard Vieta

“…In addition, further qualitative data were collected through individual semi-structured telephone interviews. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Differentiation of Yangtze Finless Porpoise in Poyang Lake by Han Zhang, Denghua Yin, Jianglong Que, Xiaoyan Zhu, Danqing Lin, Congping Ying, Jinxiang Yu, Kai Liu

“…This finding was further corroborated by STRUCTURE analysis, which revealed genetic admixture between the two populations. …”
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