Afghanistan Investment Policy Analysis by E. V. Zhiryaeva, I. Mohammad

“…The structure of Afghanistan’s investment treaties was presented on the UNCTAD website, on the International Investment Agreements Navigator page. …”
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The lived experience of mothers who give birth after induction of labour in hospital settings in Southern Ethiopia: a phenomenological study by Adanech Abebe, Temesgen Nane Setato, Fithamlak Solomon Bisetegn, Samson Kastro Dake, Debritu Nane

“…Data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase method, supported by Open Code Software Version 4.02. …”
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The influence of the hidden curriculum on the risk of burnout in junior doctors in a palliative medicine rotation – a qualitative exploratory study by Eng Koon Ong, Ranitha Govindasamy, Wen Shan Sim, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna

“…Methods This qualitative exploratory study was conducted at the Division of Supportive and Palliative Care in the National Cancer Centre Singapore, involving medical residents who had completed at least one month with the division between 2020 and 2022. 13 participants were recruited for individual semi-structured interviews carried out by an independent research assistant. …”
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Associations of urinary caffeine metabolites with sex hormones: comparison of three statistical models by Jianli Zhou, Linyuan Qin, Linyuan Qin

“…This study used three statistical models to explore the associations between urinary caffeine and its metabolites and sex hormones among adults.MethodsWe selected the participants aged ≥18 years in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data 2013–2014 as our study subjects. We performed principal components analysis (PCA) to investigate the underlying correlation structure of urinary caffeine and its metabolites. …”
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Adapting to climate change: strategies and perspectives from humanitarian health workers – A qualitative study by Patricia Nayna Schwerdtle, Carol Devine, Astrid Berner-Rodoreda, Shannon A. McMahon, Kate Bärnighausen

“…Materials and Methods: The study involved 49 semi-structured qualitative interviews with humanitarian health workers from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) across 30 countries. …”
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Reasons for disengagement in first-episode psychosis – perspectives from service users and their caregivers by Yi Chian Chua, Kumarasan Roystonn, K. Pushpa, Swapna Verma, Charmaine Tang

“…Recruitment aimed to conclude after 10–15 participants were interviewed for both service user and caregiver groups, with the expectation that data sufficiency would be reached with no new themes being generated. …”
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Theoretical study about L-arginine complexes formation with thiotriazolin by L. I. Kucherenko, O. V. Hromyleva, I. A. Mazur, S. V. Shishkina

“…Purpose of the study: to consider the possible structure and energy characteristics of complexes formed by L-arginine, 3-methyl-1,2,4-triazolyl-5-thioacetate (MTTA) and morpholine. …”
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Validity and reliability of healthy food knowledge and healthy food preferences scale for preschool children by Aklilu Abrham Roba, Aklilu Abrham Roba, Öznur Başdaş

“…Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha.ResultsThe EFA identified a two-factor structure for both scales, explaining 50.91% and 50.18% of the variance for HFK_PS and HFP_PS, respectively. …”
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Life and health insurance as a factor in increasing social well‐being of persons with disabilities in Russian society by E.A. Gasanov, M.A. Gasanov, S.A. Zhironkin

“…The results of the formation of an approach to the analysis of the social insurance system for persons with disabilities and persons with disabilities made it possible to identify the following components of its transformation into a factor in increasing social well‐being in the Russian economy: improving social legislation and expanding the participation of corporations in the social protection of the most vulnerable groups of the population, promoting the expansion of consumption of persons with disabilities and changing its structure. In turn, when improving social policy, it is important to take into account the prospects of non‐industrial development and the diffusion of technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (such as artificial intelligence and big data analytics).…”
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The impact of extended reality cognitive behavioral therapy on mental disorders among children and youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Madeline Li, Jamin Patel, Tarun Reddy Katapally

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>This protocol establishes a structured approach for assessing the efficacy of XR-CBT interventions on mental disorders among children and youth. …”
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Effects of ketamine treatment on suicidal ideation: a qualitative study of patients’ accounts following treatment for depression in a UK ketamine clinic by Keith Hawton, Lisa Marzano, Karen Lascelles, Fiona Brand, Hayley Trueman, Rupert McShane

“…The aim of this study was to investigate patients’ reports of the impact of treatment on their SI, the duration of effects and possible mechanisms.Design and setting This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews with patients who had received ketamine treatment for depression. …”
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Risk factors precipitating exacerbations in adult asthma patients presenting at Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria by Maria M. Geyser, Paul Rheeder

“…Controls were stable asthma patients recruited from the outpatient departments. A structured questionnaire was used to interview patients concerning their possible exposure to certain triggers and risk factors. …”
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Beyond illness: how chronic conditions and unhealthy behaviors impact health-related quality of life among Iranian women by Satar Rezaei

“…Methods A national cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024–2025 among 1,803 women from nine provinces in Iran using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, chronic disease status, and the validated Iranian versions of the EQ-5D-5 L (hereafter referred to as EQ-5D) and EQ-VAS instruments to assess HRQoL. …”
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Sectoral differences in CSR practices: insights from Slovak food and non-food industries by Jana Kozáková

“…The study uses a quantitative research design based on a structured online questionnaire, which collected data from 284 Slovak companies. …”
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Novel method for detection of void defects under track slabs using air-coupled ultrasonic sensors by Xingjie Chen, Wenfa Zhu, Guopeng Fan, Zaiwei Li, Wei Shao, Xiangzhen Meng, Liming Li, Haiyan Zhang

“…The quantitative relationship between the convex interval of the position-amplitude curve and the size of the void defect was obtained, and an imaging method of the void defects based on x, y two-dimensional line scanning data fusion is proposed. The excitation and reception methods of air-coupled ultrasonic guided waves were studied, and a 1:1 model of the track structure was built in the laboratory to verify the method and detect the void defect under the track slab. …”
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Study of morphology, phase composition, optical properties, and thermal stability of hydrothermal zirconium dioxide synthesized at low temperatures by Yuriy Garanin, Rafael Shakirzyanov, Daryn Borgekov, Artem Kozlovskiy, Natalia Volodina, Dmitriy Shlimas, Maxim Zdorovets

“…X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy techniques were used to determine the structure and phase composition, while the optical properties were examined through the analysis of transmission and absorption spectra in the visible and UV ranges. …”
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A cross-sectional study of the mental health burden among COVID-19 survivors by Arvind Nongpiur, Bhupen Barman, Kimberly Syiem, Andreecia Mn Mawiong, Naveen Anand, Arvind Nune

“…This study aimed to assess the incidence and severity of mental health issues among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. Methods: A semi-structured proforma for socio-demographic and clinical parameters was used to collect cross-sectional hospital-based data of subjects who tested positive for COVID-19 infection. …”
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Effect of different concentrations of nanohydroxyapatite on tooth bleaching effectiveness and enamel bond strength by Laura Nobre Ferraz, Waldemir Francisco Vieira Júnior, Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano, Maria Cecília Caldas Giorgi, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar, Débora Alves Nunes Leite Lima

“…After this, the adhesive system was applied to the tooth structure, and the dental specimens received a composite restoration. …”
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Cell cultures in replacement therapy by E. M. Petruchuk, N. V. Shalunova, Yu. V. Olefir, I. V. Borisevich, V. V. Perekrest, V. A. Shevtsov, A. V. Rukavishnikov, L. M. Khantimirova

“…Cell replacement therapy is one of the top priority areas of modern medicine, which is aimed at restoring the structure and functions of damaged tissues by transplanting cells grown in vitro . …”
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Mitigating Risks in Hospital Facilities—An Analysis of the Relationship Between Healthcare Risks and the Built Environment: A Literature Review and Survey in the Italian Scenario by Beatrice Pattaro, Michele Dolcini, Andrea Brambilla, Stefano Capolongo

“…Based on this review, a structured questionnaire was developed and administered to a sample of hospital facilities in Northern Italy to assess the implementation of the strategies emerged. …”
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