To chew or not to chew? Exploring the influence of scented chew toys on puppy chewing by Rituparna Sonowal, Nathaniel J. Hall, Anastasia C. Stellato

“…Owner reports suggest no changes in the frequency of dogs chewing on undesired items and mouthing or nipping on body parts during the 1-week period for either toy type.DiscussionThe findings suggest that scent can enhance engagement with chew toys, and although chew toys did not influence owner perceptions, future research should evaluate the use of structured owner-implemented training strategies on mitigating unwanted chewing or mouthing behavior in dogs.…”
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Effects of masculine culture on the mental health of Northern Sotho male youth by Ntsobe Tshepo Hope Mogano, Daniel Lesiba Letsoalo, Choja Akpovire Oduaran

“…A purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Data was collected through individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews and analyzed using qualitative content analysis through the lens of gender role conflict theory.  …”
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Workflow Design and Operational Analysis of a Coal‐Based Multi‐Energy Combined Supply System for Electricity, Heating, Cooling, and Gas by Shiwei Yu, Dedong Li, Zhongyi Zuo, Mingjie Feng

“…However, the inherent reliance of traditional CCHP systems on natural gas as fuel structurally conflicts with China's energy endowment, characterized by abundant coal and scarce natural gas, severely limiting their large‐scale application. …”
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Effect of Health Educational Program on Knowledge, Attitude, and Reaction of Pregnant Women Regarding Obstetric and Newborn Danger Signs by Somaya O. Abd Elmoniem, Elham A. Ramadan, Ahlam E. M. Sarhan

“…Two tools were used for data collection. They were a Structured Interviewing Questionnaire and a Modified Likert Scale to assess women's attitude. …”
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Strabismic Adults' Expectations of Psychosocial Support From Healthcare Professionals–A Qualitative Descriptive Study by Anna Mason, Katja Joronen, Laura Lindberg, Marika Kajander, Nina Fagerholm, Anja Rantanen

“…It included 12 semi‐structured interviews with purposefully recruited patients who had experienced the psychosocial influences of strabismus. …”
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Enhancing FDG Production Efficiency on Explora FDG4 Synthesis Module: A Journey of Innovation and Excellence at Neurospinal & Cancer Care Post Graduate Institute by Syed Muhammad Haider Zaidi, Fatima Batool, Naheed Ghaffar

“…In this research data from all production batches from between January 2023 to December 2024 were analyzed. …”
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Unravelling the importance of spatial and temporal resolutions in modeling urban air pollution using a machine learning approach by Alireza Zhalehdoost, Mohammad Taleai

“…This study proposes a structured machine learning (ML)-based framework to examine how temporal and spatial resolution choices affect the accuracy of urban air pollution modeling. …”
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On Introduction to q1,q2-Linear Diophantine Fuzzy Sets and Their Applications by Muhammad Bilal Khan, Adrian Marius Deaconu, Javad Tayyebi, Bandar Bin-Mohsin, Loredana Ciurdariu, Miguel Vivas Cortez, Nurnadiah Zamri

“…The notion of parameter mappings is about creating and managing a structured relationship between parameters across different systems or processes. …”
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Navigating a New Normal: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Pediatric Tracheostomy Parent-Caregiver Experience by Laine DiNoto, Adrianne Frankel, Taylor Wheaton, Desirae Smith, Kimberly Buholtz, Rita Dadiz, Kathryn Palumbo

“…Study Design: Parent-caregivers completed surveys and participated in semi-structured interviews about their experiences learning to care for their child with a tracheostomy tube. …”
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Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Anambra State, Nigeria: Prevalence, pattern, determinants and coping strategies by Benjamin Chukwunonso Okonkwo, Nkiru Nwamaka Ezeama, Gabriel Chidera Edeh, Shadrach Arinze Okolo, Chinonuju Franklin Chiekezie, Chidindu Prince Anagwu, Michael Chukwuebuka Awugosi

“…Materials and Methods This cross-sectional survey enrolled 400 pregnant women receiving ANC at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State. Data collection utilised semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires. …”
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‘It causes me to minimise myself’: impostor phenomenon in simulation educators by Kirsty J. Freeman, Debra Nestel, Stephen Houghton, Sandra E. Carr

“…Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, we explored the lived experiences of 20 simulation educators. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Bridging theory and practice: Experiences of diagnostic radiography students during clinical training in resource‐constrained settings by Sylvia Shafuda, Edwin Daniels, Abel Karera

“…Methods A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted using face‐to‐face, semi‐structured interviews with 18 diagnostic radiography students (six each from years 2 to 4) from one participating university. …”
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Knowledge, level of acceptance, and perception of low socio-economic status families towards Covid-19 vaccination in Tarlac Province by Jeremy Peralta, Kistlae Milla, Martricia Miranda, Ralph Leiner Punzalan, Christian Salum, Luzviminda G. Rivera

“…The study utilized a quantitative approach via descriptive-correlational research design, while a structured, validated, and reliability-tested questionnaire was used in data gathering through online surveys and face-to-face interviews. …”
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A Perspective on Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop Within Digital Twin Frameworks for Automotive Lighting Systems by George Balan, Philipp Neninger, Enrique Ruiz Zúñiga, Elena Serea, Dorin-Dumitru Lucache, Alexandru Sălceanu

“…This study presents a structured integration of Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing within a digital twin (DT) framework for validating headlamp systems. …”
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Impact of Participatory Forest Management Implementation on Forest Condition: A Case Study of Dinsho and Agarfa Districts Forest Reserves, Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia by Umer Abdela

“…To gather insights on the perceived status of these forests, the study employed semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations. …”
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The Effect of Lifestyle Modification Program on Growth Parameters and Mood Status among Adolescent Girls Having Anemia by Jaklein R. Younis, Hanan N. Zaki

“…Four tools used to collect data of this study, they are socio-demographic Structured Interview questionnaire, growth parameters measurement scales, Hemoglobin level measurement scale, and Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale (KADS). …”
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Malnutrition and associated risk factors in orphanages in Punjab, Pakistan: an analytical study by Naveed Ali, Muhammad Farhan Farid, Alfur Rehman, Ahmad Mujtaba Khaliq, Ahmad Hussen Tareq

“…Anthropometric measurements were taken using standardised measuring instruments, and data were collected using structured questionnaire. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Guidelines on Knowledge and Practice of Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Rasha A. Z. Ali, Sanaa A. Nour, Inaam H. Abdelaati

“…The study subjects consisted of 200 pregnant women recruited from the antenatal clinic. The data collection tools include a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess the pregnant women's characteristics, obstetric history, and women’s knowledge regarding gestational diabetes mellitus. …”
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Perceptions and anticipated factors influencing the adoption of early supported discharge through hospital-at-home by Chong Yau Ong, Ming Jun Kueh, Sungwon Yoon

“…The data were transcribed and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis framework.Results Interview responses were obtained from 24 patients. …”
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Development, use and evaluation of a national digital platform for physiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic - lessons learned by A. Svensson-Raskh, J. Danielsbacka, C. Fridén, M. Fagevik Olsén, M. Nygren-Bonnier

“…Furthermore, it is recommended to establish a structured approach for knowledge sharing to be prepared for future crises. …”
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