The First Fifth-Generation District Heating and Cooling System in Kazakhstan: Planning and Design by Stanislav Chicherin, Yana Zhuikova, Tatyana Pyanykh, Andrey Zhuikov, Galym Baidyussenov, Saule Abildinova

“…The results indicate that a well-structured 5GDHC system, supported by GIS tools, can markedly enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, presenting a scalable and adaptable approach for other regions in Kazakhstan and beyond.…”
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Insights into diversity management as a pillar of sustainable development in Czech and Ukrainian universities by Martina Rašticová, Nataliia Tkalenko, Nataliia Versal, Mariia Balytska, Nataliia Kholiavko

“…The analysis shows that Czech universities demonstrate structured policies and stable resources, enabling them to offer comprehensive support for professional growth, gender equality, and inclusivity. …”
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Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and associated factors among adult residents of Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study by Getasew Mulat Bantie, Achenef Almaw Wondaye, Efrem Beru Arike, Mesfin Tenagne Melaku, Simegnew Tilaneh Ejigu, Abel Lule, Wondemagegn Mulu Lingerew, Koku Sisay Tamirat

“…Objective To assess the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) and associated factors among adult inhabitants of Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia.Design A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on adults (n=607) of Bahir Dar city from 10 March to 20 May 2018.Measurements Data were collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements were taken from each participant. …”
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Assessing the Implementation and Awareness of Children’s Rights in Pediatric Hospital: A Comparative Study of Parents’ and Children’s Perspectives by Vasiliki Georgousopoulou, Chrysoula Dafogianni, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Aspasia Serdari, Ioannis Koutelekos, Anna Tsiakiri, Dimitrios Cassimos, Maria Lavdaniti, Maria Amanatidou, Georgios Manomenidis

“…A total of 250 parents and 150 children participated. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing six domains of children’s rights: access to information, participation, privacy, non-discrimination, play and recreation, and parental support. …”
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The role of a death and grief festival in cultivating awareness of serious illness, death, and bereavement at university: A qualitative study of students’ and staff’s motivations a... by Hanne Bakelants, Sarah Dury, Kenneth Chambaere, Luc Deliens, Steven Vanderstichelen, Filip Van Droogenbroeck, Joachim Cohen

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Coaching People with Cardiovascular Disease to Close Their “Treatment Gaps” Reduces Hospital Utilization, Saves Lives, and Delivers Net Cost Savings Over 10 Years by Joshua Byrnes, Margarite J. Vale, Clifford Afoakwah, Pippa Grant, Sharmani Barnard

“…Results were robust to sensitivity analyses. Conclusions: A structured 6-month telephone delivered coaching program focused on closing “treatment gaps” in people with a history of CVD saves lives and reduces hospital utilization, health care costs over 10-years follow-up.…”
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Implementing the My Positive Health dialogue tool for children with a chronic condition: barriers and facilitators by S. de Jong-Witjes, E. E. Berkelbach van der Sprenkel, M. C. Kars, M. Huber, S. L. Nijhof, R. Nuboer, D. M. Broekhuijsen-van Henten, C. A. Lasham, E. G.A.H. van Mil, E. M. van de Putte

“…Additionally, qualitative insights were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 17 HCPs and 30 children (8–18 years old) with chronic conditions. …”
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A randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management app in Bangladesh by Bilkis Banu, Nasrin Akter, Sujana Haque Chowdhury, Nusrat Hossain Sheba, Md. Abdul Hakim Majumder

“…The smartphone Application ‘Diabetes Self-Care’ was installed on the smartphone of each patient of the intervention group and instructed them to use it. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire through face-to-face interview. …”
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Measurement of Teacher’s Orchestration Load: A Framework and a Case Study on Tool Flexibility by Claudio Alvarez, Ishari Amarasinghe, Gustavo Zurita, Davinia Hernandez-Leo, Lubna Hakami, Luis Rojas

“…We illustrate the applicability of the framework through a case study comparing two CSCL orchestration tools: PyramidApp, which offers pre-configured, structured enactment of the Pyramid collaborative learning flow pattern, and EthicApp, a more flexible tool allowing real-time design adjustments for a variety of instructional designs. …”
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Prevalence of Cysticercosis in Pigs and Risk Assessment Among Occupationally Exposed Workers in Benue State, Nigeria by Alex A. Adikwu, Tyonginengen Iorparegh, Felix M. Per, Andrew M. Adamu, Olajide A. Owolodun, Paul F. Horwood, Theophilus I. Emeto, Oyelola A. Adegboye

“…Methods From January to August 2019, we examined pig carcasses at four abattoirs: Utyondo market, Wurukum abattoir, Modern market, and Railway abattoirs. Structured questionnaires were administered to butchers, pig farmers, and civil servants to gather information on disease knowledge. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice in patients with non-obstructive coronary ischaemia in Xinjiang: a cross-sectional study by Qian Li, Ge Wang, Yumingjiang Mulati, Palidan Wubuer, Qingyue Yang, Guligena Sawuer

“…Objectives To investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of patients with ischaemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) toward their condition.Design A cross-sectional study using questionnaires to assess KAP scores among patients with INOCA.Participants Patients with INOCA from the Xinjiang region of China were enrolled between September 2023 and February 2024.Interventions Data were collected via structured questionnaires covering demographic information and KAP metrics.Primary and secondary outcome measures Mean KAP scores were analysed. …”
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Identifying barriers and coping strategies for pre-exposure prophylaxis disclosure: experiences of Ugandan adolescent girls engaged in transactional sex—a qualitative study by Simon Mwima, Simon Mwima, Laura M. Bogart, Laura M. Bogart, Steela Neema, Richard Komo, Stephen Obbo

“…This qualitative study explores the strategies these adolescents use to navigate these challenges, drawing on resilience theory and asset-based approaches.MethodsBetween April 2018 and May 2019, cross-sectional semi-structured interviews were conducted with Ugandan adolescent girls aged 18–24 engaged in transactional sex to explore their experiences of PrEP disclosure. …”
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Applicability of Adults 2015 American Thyroid Association Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Guidelines for Postoperative Risk Stratification and Postradioiodine Treatment Dynamic Risk... by Shashank Shekhar Singh, Bhagwant Rai Mittal, Ashwani Sood, Anish Bhattacharya, Ganesh Kumar, Amit Singh Shekhawat, Harpreet Singh

“…Forty-seven patients were classified as responders (excellent and indeterminate responses) and incomplete responders (biochemical and structurally incomplete responses) by assessing the RTT at 1.5 years follow-up similar to recommendation of 2015 adult DTC ATA guidelines. …”
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Identifying factors influencing emerging innovations in hospital discharge decision making in response to system stress: a qualitative study by Allison M. Gustavson, Matthew J. Miller, Natassia Boening, Emily M. Hudson, Jennifer P. Wisdom, Robert E. Burke, Hildi J. Hagedorn

“…Methods Rehabilitation clinicians were recruited from the Veterans Affairs Health Care System and participated in individual semi-structured interviews guided by the integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) framework. …”
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Resilience of Gen Z to Socioeconomic Challenges: The Interconnection of Family Financial Socialization, Attitudes Towards Money and Financial Well-being by Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Madan Dhungana, Manoj Subedi, Harjit Singh, Dinesh Mani Ghimire

“…Between September and December 2024, a structured questionnaire was distributed both physically on campuses and digitally via online platforms to collect primary data from 452 Gen Z students (aged 18–28) enrolled in 10 management colleges affiliated with national and international universities operating in Kathmandu, Nepal, selected through a purposive sampling method. …”
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Advanced Physiotherapy Approach using X-sens Gait Motion Analysis for the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis- A case report by Urvini Lokhande, Sharath Hullumani, Ritik Daf, Pooja Ladkhedkar

“…Based on the study, a structured physiotherapy program was designed, encompassing manual therapy, stretching exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises. …”
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Food consumption pattern and management of type 2 diabetic patients treated in Dschang District Hospital by Gisèle Mélanie Dongmo Agokeng, Donald Sévérin Dangang Bossi, Marc Bertrand Dandji Saah, François Ngoufack Zambou

“…In order to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) in nutrition in type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients treated in Dschang District Hospital (DDH), West Cameroon, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 103 type 2 diabetic patients aged between 20 and 70 years and over. A structured questionnaire was administered by an interview to collect data. …”
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Underutilized treatments for patients with refractory cancer pain: a qualitative study assessing the use of intrathecal drug delivery devices in the United Kingdom compared to alte... by Victoria Barnosky, Victoria Barnosky, Matthew Brown, Somnath Bagchi, Remy Blain, Demir Husejnovic, Sandra Johnson, Meredith Mackworth-Praed

“…The study focuses on exploring the knowledge, perspectives, and experiences of healthcare professionals regarding IDDS as a treatment option for managing chronic refractory pain in cancer patients.MethodologyA thematic coding using inductive analysis was employed to achieve the research objectives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 healthcare professionals in various specialties, including oncology, neurosurgery, pain management, and palliative care. …”
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Experiences of patients who retest positive for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant after discharge: a qualitative study by Xin Liu, Ting Yun, Meimei Shang, Ronghua Kong, Yingtao Meng

“…Purposive sampling and snowball sampling methods were applied. Semi-structured one-on-one interviews were performed online to collect the data, and the transcripts of the interviews were analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step analytical method. …”
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Integration of Industry 4.0 and Lean Six Sigma: Critical Success Factors for Overcoming Socioeconomic Challenges in the Telecommunication Sector by Ahmed Said El Shenawy, Nevien F. Khourshed, Mohamed A. Ragheb, Mahmoud H. Beshr

“…From October 2023 to October 2024, semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted with 12 employees from Egyptian telecommunications companies. …”
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