Soft Robotics: Engineering Flexible Automation for Complex Environments by Wai Yie Leong

“…Through case studies and experimental data, the potential of soft robotics is reviewed to revolutionize sectors requiring adaptive automation, ultimately contributing to safer, more efficient, and sustainable technological advancements than present robots.…”
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Adaptation of climate change and environmental pollution in Cirebon’s coastal community by Mulyadi Asep

“…This research is located in Gebang Cirebon Regency. Data were obtained from field observations and unstructured interviews which were synthesized to know their adaptive behaviour. …”
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Vector Design for Optimal Protein Expression by Alike W. van der Velden, Harry O. Voorma, Adri A.M. Thomas

“…Recommendations regarding vector construction for Xenopus laevisembryo injection are provided, based on literature and experimental data. The 5′ untranslated region (5′UTR) should be non-regulated, short, unstructured, and without AUG codons. …”
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Variability in the use of pulse oximeters with children in Kenyan hospitals: A mixed-methods analysis. by Abigail J Enoch, Mike English, Clinical Information Network, Gerald McGivern, Sasha Shepperd

“…Periodic training, structured clinical records that include prompts, the promotion of pulse oximetry by senior doctors, and monitoring and feedback might also support pulse oximeter use. …”
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The family caregiver’s discourse on the hospitalization of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease O discurso do cuidador familiar sobre a hospitalização do idoso com doença de Alzhei... by Gabriela Pizelli Mocco Grillo, Aline Miranda da Fonseca Marins, Rosâne Mello

“…Method: This is a descriptive study, exploratory and qualitative in nature, performed with 11 family caregivers of elderly with Alzheimer disease. The data were collected during the period from April to June 2013 through semi-structured interview. …”
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Incidence, predictors, bacterial isolate, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and treatment outcomes among patients who underwent major surgery in public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopi... by Jemal Abdela, Mohammed Yusuf, Fuad Adem, Abdi Amin, Burka Mohammedsani, Mohammed Abdurke, Ame Mehadi, Ahmedmenewer Abdu, Hussein Mohammed

“…A systematic sampling technique was used to determine the number of patients to participate from each hospital. Data were collected using pre-tested structured questionnaires, standard microbiological operating procedures were used, and the collected wound swab samples were transported to the Hiwot Fana Specialized Comprehensive University Hospital microbiology laboratory unit for identification of bacterial pathogens and antibiotics susceptibility test. …”
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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 423 FSWs aged 18-49 years attending care at six health facilities serving Key Populations (FSWs, Men who have sex with men, transgender people, people who inject drugs and people in prisons) in the Teso sub-region. Data was collected using structured investigator administered questionnaire and analyzed using Stata statistical software version 15.0 (Stata Corp, Texas, USA). …”
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Soft Power of Higher Education as a Global Leadership Factor by N. L. Antonova, A. D. Sushchenko, N. G. Popova

“…In 2018, a series of semi-structured interviews was conducted among Ural Federal University employees, whose responsibilities were related to the promotion of the university on the global educational market. …”
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Insights From a Mixed Methods Analysis of 3 Health Technologies Used in Patients With Parkinson Disease: Mixed Methods Study by Daniel Pérez-Rangel, Mariana H G Monje, Sylvie Grosjean, Martin Srp, Laura Antunes, Raquel Bouça-Machado, Ricardo Cacho, Sergio Domínguez Rodríguez, John Inocentes, Timothy Lynch, Argyri Tsakanika, Dimitrios Fotiadis, George Rigas, Evžen Růžička, Joaquim J Ferreira, Angelo Antonini, Norberto Malpica, Tiago Mestre, Álvaro Sánchez-Ferro

“…To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, structured user testing sessions were conducted. Participants interacted with each technology under guided conditions, followed by independent use in their home environment for a specified period. …”
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Associação entre depressão e qualidade de vida em idosos: atenção primária à saúde [Association between depression and quality of life in older adults: primary health care] by Sônia Maria Soares, Patrícia Aparecida Barbosa Silva, Joseph Fabiano Guimarães Santos, Líliam Barbosa Silva

“…Method: in this cross-sectional study involving 593 primary care users from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, data were obtained using a structured questionnaire, from October 2010 to June 2012, after approval by the research ethics committees of the institutions involved (Opinions Nos. 0043.0.410.203-10 and 0043.0.410.203-10A). …”
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Orientações para filhos de pai/mãe cardiopatas: possibilidades e abordagens [Guidance for children of fathers/mothers with heart disease: possibilities and approaches] [Orientacion... by Cláudia Zamberlan, Saul Ferraz de Paula, Hedi Crecencia Heckler de Siqueira, Dirce Stein Backes, Jeferson Ventura

“…Method: Grounded Theory provided the methodological frame of reference for data collection by semi-structured interview and observation of 11 children of mothers/fathers with heart disease, and as a technique of data analysis at theoretical saturation. …”
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The family caregiver’s discourse on the hospitalization of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease O discurso do cuidador familiar sobre a hospitalização do idoso com doença de Alzhei... by Gabriela Pizelli Mocco Grillo, Aline Miranda da Fonseca Marins, Rosâne Mello

“…Method: This is a descriptive study, exploratory and qualitative in nature, performed with 11 family caregivers of elderly with Alzheimer disease. The data were collected during the period from April to June 2013 through semi-structured interview. …”
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Examining Canadian Hospitals&amp;rsquo; Support for Planetary Health Through the Implementation of Green Teams and Sustainability Offices by Kalogirou MR, Baumbusch J

“…Participants completed an online survey and indicated if they would like to take part in a semi-structured interview via Zoom. Twenty-nine participants were interviewed and asked about how they supported planetary health and how their teams were integrated into the hospital setting. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Needle Stick Injury Management among Nurses and Nursing Students: A Cross-sectional Study by Akansha Goyal, Pratiksha, Shipra Yadav, Sapna Chauhan

“…The primary inclusion criteria were individuals currently working or studying in the nursing profession at the institution who consented to participate. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire divided into four sections: demographic details and KAP. …”
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O empoderamento de mães de recém-nascidos prematuros no contexto de cuidado hospitalar [Empowerment of premature newborns’ mothers in the context of hospital care] by Nicole Dias dos Santos, Maria Aparecida Thiengo, Juliana Rezende Montenegro Medeiros de Moraes, Sandra Teixeira de Araújo Pacheco, Liliane Faria da Silva

“…ABSTRACT: This study describes the empowerment process of premature newborns’ mothers in the context of hospital care, through a qualitative  piece of research with 16 premature newborns’ mothers at a University Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Data collection occurred through semi-structured interviews from October to November, 2012. …”
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Acceptability and Implementation Challenges of Benzathine Penicillin G Secondary Prophylaxis for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study by Eshetie Melese Birru, Kevin T. Batty, Laurens Manning, Stephanie L. Enkel, Brioni R. Moore

“…Methodology: A descriptive qualitative study using semi-structured interview guides was conducted in four public hospitals in Ethiopia. …”
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Defining Health Movements and Health Needs Across the Life Course: A Qualitative Study by Alyssa Yenyi Chan, Felicia Jia Hui Chan, Lucas Jia Rong Puah, Muhammad Bin Aman Azamuddin, Priyanka Rajendram, Weng Mooi Tan, Yoek Ling Yong, Zoe Jane‐Lara Hildon

“…Focus group discussions (FGDs, n = 12) and one semi‐structured interview (altogether involving n = 52 individuals) were carried out with government and community implementation stakeholders, alongside go‐along interviews (n = 24, involving 11 volunteers, 13 programme participants) and e‐diaries (n = 37, with 22 programme participants and 15 volunteers). …”
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O cuidado à criança na creche: integração entre saúde e educação [Care for children at day care centers: integration between health and education] [El cuidado al niño en la guarder... by Jéssica de Azevedo Motta, Priscilla Oliveira da Silva, Cristiano Bertolossi Marta, Bárbara Bertolossi Marta de Araújo, Marcio Tadeu Ribeiro Francisco, Helio Casemiro Seabra Junior

“…ABSTRACT This qualitative, descriptive study aimed to identify child care practices in the routines of day care center personnel and to discuss nurses’ contribution to these practices. Data were collected by semi-structured interviews of 11 personnel at a day care center in San Pedro da Aldeia in April 2012. …”
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Lessons Learned About the Education Needs of Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Mixed-Method Study by Michelle L. Gabriel, Lucy Chen, Sharon Lee, Jenny Accettura, Emily E. Campbell, Melanie Dissanayake, Teresa J. Valenzano-Hacker, Michelle Nash, Lindita Rapi, Niki Dacouris, Weiqiu Yuan, Tiffany Thai

“…They completed the Learning Needs Inventory (LNI) and a one-on-one semi-structured interview at 2 time points: 3 to 6 months post-transplant and 12 to 18 months post-transplant. …”
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The family caregiver’s discourse on the hospitalization of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease O discurso do cuidador familiar sobre a hospitalização do idoso com doença de Alzhei... by Gabriela Pizelli Mocco Grillo, Aline Miranda da Fonseca Marins, Rosâne Mello

“…Method: This is a descriptive study, exploratory and qualitative in nature, performed with 11 family caregivers of elderly with Alzheimer disease. The data were collected during the period from April to June 2013 through semi-structured interview. …”
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