Exploring Individual Components of Sport Persistence in the Light of Gender, Education, and Level and Type of Sport by Benedek Tibor Tóth, Hanna Léna Tóth, Csanád Lukácsi, Oszkár Csaba Kocsner, Buda Lovas, Bence Tamás Selejó Joó, Hanna Czipa, Regina Bódi, Zsuzsa Lupócz, Rozália Paronai, Mátyás Kovács, Karolina Eszter Kovács

“…Data were analyzed along the lines of grounded theory. …”
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Effects of economic sanctions on cancer care for patients in Iran: a qualitative study by Maryam Nazari, Leila Haghjou, Hamideh Rashidian, Kazem Zendehdel, Najmeh Bahmanziari, Ali Haghjoo, Aziz Shamsi, Leila Mounesan

“…Methods This qualitative study was conducted by semi-structured interviews with 21 cancer patients and their family members, as well as representatives from relevant NGOs based in Tehran in 2020. …”
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Conserved missense variant pathogenicity and correlated phenotypes across paralogous genes by Tobias Brünger, Alina Ivaniuk, Eduardo Pérez-Palma, Ludovica Montanucci, Stacey Cohen, Lacey Smith, Shridhar Parthasarathy, Ingo Helbig, Michael Nothnagel, Patrick May, Dennis Lal

“…Across ten genes encoding voltage-gated sodium channels and 22 expert-curated disorders, we identify cross-paralog correlated phenotypes based on 3D structure spatial position. For example, multiple established loss-of-function related disorders across SCN1A, SCN2A, SCN5A, and SCN8A show overlapping spatial variant clusters. …”
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An Explorative Qualitative Study of the Role of a Genetic Counsellor to Parents Receiving a Diagnosis After a Positive Newborn Bloodspot Screening by Samantha A. Sandelowsky, Alison McEwen, Jacqui Russell, Kirsten Boggs, Rosie Junek, Carolyn Ellaway, Arthavan Selvanathan, Michelle A. Farrar, Kaustuv Bhattacharya

“…The parents of a newborn baby are vulnerable in the days after birth, and the optimal way to deliver the shocking and distressing news of a potential serious diagnosis is yet to be defined. More data are needed to determine whether access to a genetic counsellor (GC) improves families’ experiences with genetic conditions identified by NBS. …”
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Management practices and perception of waste face masks in university hostels and halls and potential risks: Recommendations for future preparedness by Douti Biyougue Nang, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Arkoh Abena Jennifer, Samuel Kojo Abanyie, Kwame Anokye, Peace Ankor

“…Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences. Data were collected from 150 respondents using semi-structured questionnaires and a convenience sampling approach. …”
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Understanding the Non-use of Rear Seatbelts in Iran: A Qualitative Exploration of Factors and Reasons by Ali Delpisheh, Rezvan Feyzi, Goljamal Jorjani, Raha Davatgar, Hadi Panahi, Mohammad Hossein Panahi

“…Objective: This study explored the underlying reasons for non-compliance with seatbelt usage among rear-seat passengers in Iran.Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2023 with a diverse group of participants, including driving instructors, drivers, psychologists, rear-seat passengers, and experts in the field of traffic accidents and driving from Tehran, Khuzestan, and Golestan (n=39 persons). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions and analyzed using conventional content analysis. …”
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Functional Analysis of <i>Penicillium expansum</i> Glucose Oxidase-Encoding Gene, <i>GOX2</i>, and Its Expression Responses to Multiple Environmental Factors by Yongcheng Yuan, Yutong Ru, Xiaohe Yuan, Shuqi Huang, Dan Yuan, Maorun Fu, Wenxiao Jiao

“…It is either an integrated membrane protein (such as a receptor or channel) that is directly anchored to the membrane through a transmembrane structure or a non-classical secreted protein that is secreted extracellularly. …”
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Exposure to hepatitis B virus, post-exposure prophylaxis knowledge, and related factors among healthcare workers in a tertiary care military facility in Ghana: A cross-sectional an... by Berlinda Lasidji Narh, Vivian Efua Senoo-Dogbey, Monica Charlotte Akpagloh

“…Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 369 healthcare workers using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using STATA version 17, with descriptive and inferential statistics, including logistic regression, used to identify factors associated with hepatitis B exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis knowledge. …”
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Some issues of local drinking water supply of the population during martial law (using the example of Ukrainian cities with a population of over 100 thousand people). Part 2 by Yu. F. Rudenko, N. A. Yurkova, O. V. Gural, V. Yu. Saprykin

“…Considering the high potential risks of damage from massive weapons to urban agglomerations with a high population density and infrastructure facilities within residential areas, reliable supply of drinking water to the social structure is one of the most important factors in the life support of the population. …”
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Extending isolation by resistance to predict genetic connectivity by Robert J. Fletcher Jr, Jorge A. Sefair, Nicholas Kortessis, Roldolfo Jaffe, Robert D. Holt, Ellen P. Robertson, Sarah I. Duncan, Andrew J. Marx, James D. Austin

“…Our empirical example highlights that the SAMC better predicts population structure than circuit theory and least‐cost analysis by acknowledging asymmetric environmental gradients (i.e. slope) and migration mortality in this species. …”
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Deconstructing the intersect between nursing theory and practice: A grounded theory study by Jane-lovena Enuma Onyiapat, Joseph C. Osuji, Mohammed El-Hussein, Peace N. Iheanacho, Nkiruka P. Nwokemodo, Ifeoma Ndubuisi

“…We utilized the constructivist grounded theory approach to explore the relationship between nursing theory and practice. Data were collected from 18 clinical nurse educators through semi-structured face-to-face interviews. …”
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Evaluation and prioritization of food safety risks in the Nigerian red meat industry by Ismail Ayoade Odetokun, Damilola Christiana Olawoye, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Nma Bida Alhaji, Oluwadamilola Olawumi Abiodun-Adewusi, Taiwo Adeniyi Adewoye, Hama Cisse, Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed

“…A cross-sectional study involved 496 participants in various roles within the red meat industry, including butchers, meat traders, veterinarians, and others. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered over eight months in ten slaughterhouses and slaughter slabs in Ilorin. …”
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Knowledge of legal rights as a factor of refugee and asylum seekers’ health status: a qualitative study by Tara C Pilato, Faten Taki, Kaitlyn Sbrollini, Amanda Purington Drake, Brian Maley, Stephen Yale-Loehr, Jane L Powers, Natalya N Bazarova, Aparajita Bhandari, Gunisha Kaur

“…Objectives To examine health behaviours of refugees and asylum seekers, in relation to their knowledge of public benefits and legal rights.Design Qualitative study, utilising an open-ended, semi-structured interview guide to ensure information-rich data collection. …”
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Whole genome insights into genetic diversity, introgression, and adaptation of Yunnan indigenous cattle of Southwestern China by Xiwen Guan, Weixuan Xiang, Kaixing Qu, Zulfiqar Ahmed, Jianyong Liu, Ming Cai, Jicai Zhang, Ningbo Chen, Chuzhao Lei, Bizhi Huang

“…Results Herein, we employed 140 whole-genome sequencing data from Yunnan indigenous cattle across eight breeds to elucidate their genetic diversity and population structure. …”
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A Systematic Analysis of Meteorological Parameters in Predicting Rainfall Events by Muhammad Salman Pathan, Pardhu Nadella, Yasin Ul Haq, Soumini Chaudhury, Jiantao Wu, Avishek Nag, Soumyabrata Dev

“…However, due to the complexity and dynamic structure of climate systems, rainfall prediction is a difficult task. …”
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Synthesis of <i>bis</i>-Chalcones Based on Green Chemistry Strategies and Their Cytotoxicity Toward Human MeWo and A375 Melanoma Cell Lines by Dorota Olender, Anna Pawełczyk, Anna Leśków, Katarzyna Sowa-Kasprzak, Lucjusz Zaprutko, Dorota Diakowska

“…In this study, we synthesized chalcone compounds with <i>bis</i>-chalcone’s chemical structure under microwave (MW) and microwave–ultrasound (MW-US) conditions and compared them to chalcones produced using the classical synthesis method. …”
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Assessment of return to play after an acute shoulder injury: protocol for an explorative prospective observational German multicentre study by Leonard Achenbach, Hendrik Bloch, Eduard Kurz, Ines Buchholz, Dirk Maier, Arthur Praetorius, Sebastian Seyler, Susanne Standtke

“…The purpose of this exploratory study is to evaluate a diagnostic test battery based on a Delphi consensus at the time of unrestricted return to team training after acute shoulder injury.Methods and analysis Data for this prospective multicentre cohort study are collected at two measurement time points: when the respective physician clears the patient for RTP (t1) and 12 months after RTP (t2). …”
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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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Exploring the feasibility of integrating ultra‐high field magnetic resonance imaging neuroimaging with multimodal artificial intelligence for clinical diagnostics by Yifan Yuan, Kaitao Chen, Youjia Zhu, Yang Yu, Mintao Hu, Ying‐Hua Chu, Yi‐Cheng Hsu, Jie Hu, Qi Yue, Mianxin Liu

“…The superior spatial resolution of 7TMRI provides detailed visualizations of brain structure, which are crucial forunderstanding complex central nervous system diseases and tumors. …”
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