Strengthening ethical oversight in genomics and biobanking: a retrospective analysis of research practices in Zimbabwe by Oppah Kuguyo, Alice Matimba, Florence Mutevedzi, Andrew Chimatira, Vasco Chikwasha, Abigail Kangwende, Lovemore Gwanzura, Paul Ndebele

“…Methods We conducted a comprehensive review of research protocols submitted to the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe between 2009 and 2016, specifically those involving human biospecimen collection, biobanking, and genomic research. A structured abstraction form was employed to evaluate how these protocols addressed key ELSIs, including informed consent, biospecimen and data sharing, benefit sharing, and intellectual property considerations. …”
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AI Interventions to Alleviate Healthcare Shortages and Enhance Work Conditions in Critical Care: Qualitative Analysis by Nadine Bienefeld, Emanuela Keller, Gudela Grote

“…The qualitative analysis is underpinned by extensive workplace observation in 6 ICUs (approximately 559 nurses and physicians), structured interviews with work unit leaders (n=12), and a comparative analysis of data science experts’ and clinicians’ evaluation of the optimal levels of human-AI teaming. …”
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Using a rule‐based system to define error in the emergency department by Kiersten L. Gurley, Jonathan L. Burstein, Richard E. Wolfe, Shamai A. Grossman

“…Trained reviewers not involved in the patient's care use a structured 8‐point Likert scale to assess for error and preventable or non‐preventable adverse events. …”
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Mediating Effects of Serum Lipids and Physical Activity on Hypertension Management of Urban Elderly Residents in China by Yang Zhao, Yike Zhang, Fei Wang

“…<b>Methods</b>: We surveyed 3373 urban residents using longitudinal data from the CHARLS database, collected between 2015 and 2020. …”
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Delays in initiating rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Gloria Bahizi, Samuel Majalija, SM Thumbi, Fredrick Makumbi, Stevens Kisaka

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among dog-bite patients that presented to two selected rabies PEP centers. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Delay to receive PEP was defined as reporting for PEP beyond 24 hours after the bite event. …”
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Comportamentos de bullying em jovens praticantes de desporto (Bullying behaviours in young athletes) by Philippe Marracho, Eduarda Maria Rocha Teles de Castro Coelho, Miguel Venda da Graça Nery, Antonino Manuel Almeida Pereira

“…Thirteen federated sports athletes were interviewed, using semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using the content analysis technique. …”
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Deporte y conciliación en mujeres deportistas de edad adulta: el caso del Valencia Hockey Mamis (Sports and work-life balance among adult sportswomen: the case of Valencia's Hockey... by Kety Balibrea Melero, Antonio Santos Ortega

“…The methodological approach used was a case study, which involved observing participants and conducting semi-structured interviews with the Mamis of Valencia's Hockey Club (CH) and members of the management and technical teams. …”
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Assessment of Dietary Energy and its Elements among Nursing Students in the Gaza Strip by Baker Zabut, Mahmud Elhabiby

“…Every student in the sample recorded his normal food intake in a given structural food record for subsequent three days. The student t-test was used to analyze the data. …”
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The impact of dysmenorrhea on academic performance and coping strategies: lived experiences of female students in Ethiopian public universities by Getachew Nigussie Bolado, Bizuayehu Atinafu Ataro, Eshetu Elfios Endrias, Agumas Shibabaw Ayana, Worku Mimani Minuta, Habtamu Hurisa, Habtamu Bekele

“…Methods This subnational phenomenological study was conducted with eighteen female student participants selected from public universities in southern Ethiopia, ensuring a diverse representation. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview guide, and interviews were conducted face-to-face with participants from nearby universities or by telephone with those from distant locations from March 27 to April 27, 2025. …”
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Additive Manufacturing as an Alternative to Core Sampling in Concrete Strength Assessment by Darya Anop, Marzhan Sadenova, Nail Beisekenov, Olga Rudenko, Zulfiya Aubakirova, Assel Jexembayeva

“…Mixtures containing up to 30% ash-slag filler maintained structural-grade strength while reducing clinker demand, underscoring their sustainability potential. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Nurse-Led Health Coaching on Oncology Patient Outcomes by Almutairi M, Almutairi AA, Alodhialah AM

“…These findings emphasize the importance of integrating structured coaching interventions into routine cancer care.Keywords: health coaching, oncology nursing, self-efficacy, symptom management, treatment adherence, shared decision-making…”
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Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Middle-aged Females Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital by Barak Waris, Nauman Ismat Butt, Imania Khizar, Ihtisham UI Hasan, Ayman Bashir, Huzaifa Nadeem

“…All the data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 26. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Image Watermarking Using Catalan Transform and Non-Negative Matrix Factorization by Md. Fahim Hossain Saikat, Md. Al-Mamun Provath, Kaushik Deb, Pranab Kumar Dhar, Tetsuya Shimamura

“…In the digital age, embedding imperceptible data into images for authenticating ownership and content integrity through watermarking has gained immense importance. …”
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Automatic segmentation and quantitative analysis of brain CT volume in 2-year-olds using deep learning model by Fengjun Xi, Liyun Tu, Feng Zhou, Yanjie Zhou, Jun Ma, Yun Peng

“…In addition, specific structural asymmetries were observed between the right and left hemispheres.ConclusionThis study highlights the effectiveness of deep learning for automatic brain segmentation in pediatric CT imaging, providing a reliable reference for normative brain volumes in 2-year-old children. …”
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Sleep duration, sleep disturbances and skeletal muscle mass change over time: A population-based longitudinal analysis in Peru [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with... by Enrique S. Nuñez-del-Arco, Renzo A. Agurto-García, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, J. Jaime Miranda, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz

“…Background The skeletal muscle has mainly a structural function and plays a role in human’s metabolism. …”
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Pharmacological Inhibition of Astrocytic Transglutaminase 2 Facilitates the Expression of a Neurosupportive Astrocyte Reactive Phenotype in Association with Increased Histone Acety... by Thomas Delgado, Jacen Emerson, Matthew Hong, Jeffrey W. Keillor, Gail V. W. Johnson

“…Astrocytes play critical roles in supporting structural and metabolic homeostasis in the central nervous system (CNS). …”
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Workload and salary as determinants of pedagogical graduates’ employment by occupation by L. M. Nurieva, S. G. Kiselev

“…The research methodological framework is a structural approach based on applied research procedures (observation, description, comparison, counting, measurement, modelling, etc.), according to which general scientific (comparative, retrospective analysis, systematisation, generalisation) and statistical research methods (statistical and correlation analysis, etc.) were employed. …”
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From Asymmetry to Satisfaction: The Dynamic Role of Perceived Value and Trust to Boost Customer Satisfaction in the Tourism Industry by Ibrahim A. Elshaer, Alaa M. S. Azazz, Sameh Fayyad, Abdulaziz Aljoghaiman, Eslam Ahmed Fathy, Amr Mohamed Fouad

“…SmartPLS 3 software implemented the data analysis process using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Tooth morbidity and its impact on oral related quality of life in elderly tribal population-The Irula experience by Margret Beaula Alocious Sukumar, Roshni Mary Peter, Alex Joseph

“…A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed in the study. Data were collected by semi-structured questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, oral health practices, and quality of life by clinical dental examination. …”
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The profile of disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town by Thirumani Govender, Gubela Mji

“…The population studied included all prospective adult (18–59-year-old females and 18–64-year-old males) disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis over a two-month period (April–May 2007). A structured, self-compiled questionnaire was administered during face-to-face interviews with applicants. …”
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