Living with pain and Parkinson’s developing an understanding of the impact, trajectory and pain management needs: a qualitative interview study protocol by Darren Flynn, Lynn Rochester, Richard Walker, Tracy Finch, Cormac Ryan, Alison Yarnall, Leah Avery, Annette Hand, Katherine Baker, Jenni Naisby, Mark Parkinson

“…Exploring the behavioural determinants, including the barriers and enablers to pain management from the perspective of PwP, the role of healthcare professionals and impact of other symptoms alongside pain will inform the development of a fit for purpose, pain management toolkit for PwP.Methods and analysis A longitudinal qualitative study using semi structured interviews at two time points within an 18-month period will be conducted. …”
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Radar Monitoring and Numerical Simulation Reveal the Impact of Underground Blasting Disturbance on Slope Stability by Chi Ma, Zhan He, Peitao Wang, Wenhui Tan, Qiangying Ma, Cong Wang, Meifeng Cai, Yichao Chen

“…Both elevation and lithological conditions significantly influence the intensity of vibration responses: high-elevation areas and structurally loose rock masses exhibit greater dynamic sensitivity. …”
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TB prevention activities in the WHO European Region by A. Matteelli, Z. Mkrtchyan, T. Masini, A. Hovhannesyan, G. Kuchukhidze, S. Ahmedov, P. Kerndt, L. Rossi, A. Yedilbayev, D. Falzon, A. Dadu

“…METHODS: This was a semi-structured survey including 52 questions that was developed, implemented in the WHO-hosted LimeSurvey data form and sent to focal points in the 55 countries and territories in the European Region between September and October 2023. …”
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Indigenous Peoples’ responses to evacuation for birth in Ontario: conceptualizing risk through an Indigenous midwifery-led approach by Erika Campbell, Melanie Murdock, Sarah Durant, Carole Couchie, Carmel Meekis, Charitie Rae, Julie Kenequanash, Lisa Boivin, Jacob Barry, Arthi Erika Jeymohan, Karen Lawford

“…In this study, we sought to understand how pregnant Indigenous people in Ontario conceptualise health and risk. Methods We collected data through semi-structured interviews with 43 participants who have been evacuated for birth or are kin of an evacuee who live in Ontario, Canada. …”
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“Do you believe in an afterlife?”: Fabricating sustainability-oriented entrepreneurs with curvilinear effects of religious beliefs by Cong Doanh Duong, Thi Thanh Hoa Phan, Thu Van Bui, Tuan Vu Chu, Lam Hanh Trang Pham

“…Focusing on three specific religious beliefs—afterlife beliefs, karmic beliefs, and beliefs in a just world—the research investigates both the direct and indirect effects of these beliefs on sustainability-oriented intentions. Data were collected from 385 university students using a structured survey, and the proposed relationships were analyzed through regression analysis and response surface methodology. …”
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Family study of bipolar disorder with comorbid anxiety disorder points to THSD7A with possible role of parent‐of‐origin effect by Hiroaki Maki, Naomi Sakai, Muneko Kataoka, Kumiko Fujii, Yuki Kageyama, Takashi Hayama, Koji Matsuo, Masaki Nishioka, Tadafumi Kato

“…Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to provide new insights into the genetics of bipolar disorder (BD) by analyzing BD comorbid with anxiety disorders. Methods Structured interviews were conducted with BD patients and their parents. …”
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Assessing Milk Authenticity Using Protein and Peptide Biomarkers: A Decade of Progress in Species Differentiation and Fraud Detection by Achilleas Karamoutsios, Pelagia Lekka, Chrysoula Chrysa Voidarou, Marilena Dasenaki, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Ioannis Skoufos, Athina Tzora

“…Future progress will depend on the convergence of high-resolution proteomics with multi-omics integration, structured data fusion, and machine learning frameworks, enabling scalable, specific, and robust solutions for milk authentication in increasingly complex food systems.…”
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The Influence of Occupational Factors on Contact Dermatitis in Symptomatic Healthcare Workers: A Patch Test Study by Cristiana Ferrari, Giuseppina Somma, Viola Giovinazzo, Margherita Iarossi, Michele Treglia, Margherita Pallocci, Luca Di Giampaolo, Andrea Magrini, Luca Coppeta

“…The study population comprised 127 HCWs who attended routine occupational health surveillance at the Tor Vergata Teaching Hospital in Rome between November 2023 and May 2024. A structured dermatitis questionnaire and patch testing were administered to the participants. …”
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Nimble Approach: fast, adapting, calculating and ethically mindful approach to managing colorectal cancer screening programmes during a pandemic by Nancy N Baxter, Arlinda Ruco, Jill Tinmouth, Catherine Dubé, Anne Sorvari, Linda Rabeneck, Natalie A Baker, Marcia Facey, Amina Benmessaoud

“…Objective To describe a conceptual framework that provides understanding of the challenges encountered and the adaptive approaches taken by organised colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design This was a qualitative case study of international CRC screening programmes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with programme managers/leaders and programme experts, researchers and clinical leaders of large, population-based screening programmes. …”
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Clinical Epidemiology and Molecular Investigation of Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 Infection in Naturally Infected Domestic Cats in Bangladesh by Sanjida Ali Sani, Chandan Nath, Md Moktadir Billah Reza, Jannatul Naima, Partha Samanta, Md Saddam Hossain, Md Rayhan Faruque, Md Ahaduzzaman

“…Data were analysed using descriptive, univariable and multivariable statistical techniques. …”
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Non-Thermal Plasma Applications in Maize Seed Remediation, Disinfection, and Improvement for Growth: A Review by Diana Guadalupe Gutierrez-Leon, Jorge Jurado-Paramo, Benjamin Gonzalo Rodriguez-Mendez, Diego Medina-Castro, Regulo Lopez-Callejas

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The correlation between the amount of weight gain and physical activity levels in Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) users by Zumroh Hasanah, Desiana Merawati, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Dessy Amelia, Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Rizqie Putri Novembriani, Nurya Viandika, Putri Nurika Dewi

“…Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with consecutive sampling, involving 82 women (aged 19-51 years, average weight 58 kg) selected using the Slovin formula. Data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, and physical activity level based on IPAQ. …”
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Perception of organ donation and its basic norms: A study among hospital employees by Anasuya Ghosh, Riya Ben, Venkata Nikesh Kumar Mallampati, Subhramoy Chaudhury, Astom Mondal

“…All the participants were individually approached for a face-to-face interview using a pre-structured and pre-validated questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Microsoft excel and Stata 12 software. …”
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ARTISANAL FISHING ON THE COAST OF ESPÍRITO SANTO STATE, SOUTHEASTERN BRAZIL: AN APPROACH TO SOCIOENVIRONMENTAL OCEANOGRAPHY by Joelson MUSIELLO-FERNANDES, Pablo da Costa OLIVEIRA, Samanta Chisté de ARAÚJO, Juliana Silva de ABREU, Ana Paula Madeira DI BENEDITTO, Adriane Araújo BRAGA, Mauricio HOSTIM-SILVA, Camilah Antunes ZAPPES

“…Interviews with semi-structured questionnaires were carried out with 366 artisanal fishers living in 10 fishing communities. …”
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A Digitally Enhanced Ethnography for Craft Action and Process Understanding by Xenophon Zabulis, Partarakis Nikolaos, Vasiliki Manikaki, Ioanna Demeridou, Arnaud Dubois, Inés Moreno, Valentina Bartalesi, Nicolò Pratelli, Carlo Meghini, Sotiris Manitsaris, Gavriela Senteri

“…By distinguishing between endurant (tools, materials, objects) and perdurant (actions, events, transformations) entities, we propose a structured methodology for analyzing craft gestures, material behaviors, and production workflows. …”
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The innovation and local culture in the production of specialty coffee in Short Food Supply Chains and their impacts on environmental sustainability by Amanda dos Santos Negreti Campos, Giuliana Aparecida Santini Pigatto, Renato Dias Baptista, Timóteo Ramos Queiroz

“…This is a qualitative-quantitative research, with multiple case studies. Data was collected through semi-structured interview observation and documents, and analysis was carried out using Fisher's Exact Test. …”
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Optimized Change Management Process Through Semantic Requirements and Traceability Analysis Tool by Irum Ilyas, Yaser Hafeez, Shariq Hussain, Sadia Ali, Muhammad Jammal, Ibrahima Kalil Toure

“…NLP automates the extraction, classification, and analysis of requirements written in natural language; analyzes unstructured data; and identifies dependencies, redundancies, and ambiguities in requirements. …”
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SIMULATION OF FREE CURRENT FLOWS IN BUOYANCY-DRIVEN VENTILATION SYSTEMS by D. V. Abramkina

“…The study of free convection under the conditions of interior problem was carried out using the CFD software, based on  the finite volume method with unstructured grid. Ansys Fluent software was used as a calculation tool in the study, due to its having a high convergence of numerical solutions offering full-scale  measurements of convective currents.To evaluate the reliability of  the results obtained, a validation procedure was carried out, allowing us to determine how accurately the selected conceptual model describes the investigated flow through a comparison of experimental and numerical data.Results. …”
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Developing stock sentiment rank metric for forecasting stock sentiments: a statistical perspective by Rachna Sable, Aman Singh, Sudhanshu Gupta, Shivani Goel, Pallavi Parlewar

“…Large quantities of unstructured data that can be analyzed with the assistance of this technology include news stories, social media posts, financial records, and general opinions about individual organization. …”
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English As A Medium Of Instruction (emi): Non-english Major Scientific Teachers’ Expectancy & Requirement Vs. Language Learning Challenges by Fatima Zohra Malki, Amina Kimouche, Amina Ayadi

“…In this research, a mixed-methods approach was employed. Data were collected through diagnostic tests, unstructured classroom observations, and focus group discussions. …”
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