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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Do executive functions and processing speed mediate the relationship between socioeconomic status and educational achievement? Analysis of an observational birth cohort study by Kate E. Mooney, Rachael W. Cheung, Sarah L. Blower, Richard J. Allen, Amanda Waterman

“…This study examined longitudinal mediating mechanisms between socioeconomic status (SES) and educational achievement, using a socioeconomically deprived and ethnically diverse cohort. Methods Data from the Born in Bradford longitudinal cohort study was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (n = 4201; 28% White British, 56% Pakistani heritage, 16% Other; 54% Female). …”
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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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Undervalued essential work and lacking health literacy as determinants of COVID-19 infection risks: a qualitative interview study among foreign-born workers in Sweden by Annika Rosengren, Kristina Jakobsson, Mia Söderberg, Maria Magnusson, Juhaina Swaid

“…Objectives To investigate work and living conditions as determinants of COVID-19 infection risks in foreign-born workers in non-healthcare occupations.Design Data were collected according to a qualitative design, using semistructured interviews. …”
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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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Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards blood donation among donors: a cross-sectional study in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China by Fang Yuan, Nuo Li, Haiyan Luo, Lingling Jiang, Xiaolei Zhong, Shoubing Zhu, Qichao Mao

“…Furthermore, attitude scores showed a strong correlation with practice scores (r=0.618, p&lt;0.001). Structural equation modelling indicated that knowledge directly influenced attitudes (β=0.622, 95% CI 0.539 to 0.704, p=0.007) and had an indirect influence on practices (β=0.411, 95% CI 0.329 to 0.536, p=0.005). …”
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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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SOIL LAYER CUT OFF BY THE AGGREGATE FOR REMOVING THE TOPSOIL FROM THE ROAD SUBLAYER: DETERMINATION OF THE CHAIN SPEED AND SIZES by V. A. Nikolaev

“…As a result, the author obtains the geometric parameters from the structural layout of the aggregate for removing the topsoil from the road sublayer. …”
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Prediction of Metal Additively Manufactured Bead Geometry Using Deep Neural Network by Min Seop So, Mohammad Mahruf Mahdi, Duck Bong Kim, Jong-Ho Shin

“…However, precise control of the bead geometry, specifically bead width and height, is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of WAAM-manufactured parts. This paper introduces a methodology using a Deep Neural Network (DNN) model for forecasting the bead geometry in the WAAM process, focusing on gas metal arc welding cold metal transfer (GMAW-CMT) WAAM. …”
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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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Unlocking Workplace Dynamo: The Impact of Internal Trust and Communication on Igniting Work Engagement by Ana Nešić Tomašević, Sanja Batić Očovaj, Danijela Lalić

“…Findings: The findings culminate in the proposition of two models, with structural equation modelling revealing a model where trust determines communication, subsequently influencing work engagement as the more fitting representation. …”
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Predictors and Utilization of Health Institution Services for Childbirth among Mothers in a Southern Nigerian City by Kazeem Arogundade, June Sampson, Elizabeth Boath, Ubong Akpan, Olaposi Olatoregun, Oluwayemisi Femi-Pius, Jude Orjih, Barinaadaa Afirima, Nasir Umar

“…The study was a community-based cross-sectional study. A structured questionnaire was administered to 422 women of reproductive age residents in the study area who had given birth at least once within the last five years prior to the survey using a multistage random sampling technique. …”
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The role of guardians in preventing unintentional injuries among rural children: a mixed-methods study by Liheng Huang, Liheng Huang, Dehong Luo, Dehong Luo

“…Study II used a qualitative approach, interviewing 30 guardians from 15 counties using a semi-structured guide. Thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo software, followed by Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis. …”
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Comparison of different neurite density metrics with brain asymmetry evaluation by Ivan I. Maximov, Lars T. Westlye

“…However, non-linearities in the standard model and diffusion data contamination by noise and imaging artefacts make estimation of diffusion metrics challenging. …”
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Comparing the Assembly and Handedness Dynamics of (H3.3-H4)2 Tetrasomes to Canonical Tetrasomes. by Rifka Vlijm, Mina Lee, Orkide Ordu, Anastasiya Boltengagen, Alexandra Lusser, Nynke H Dekker, Cees Dekker

“…We also examine the effect of free NAP1, H3.3, and H4 in solution on flipping behavior and conclude that the probability for a tetrasome to occupy the left-handed state is only slightly enhanced by the presence of free protein. These data demonstrate that the incorporation of H3.3 does not alter the structural dynamics of tetrasomes, and hence that the preferred incorporation of this histone variant in transcriptionally active regions does not result from its enhanced ability to accommodate torsional stress, but rather may be linked to specific chaperone or remodeler requirements or communication with the nuclear environment.…”
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Prevalence of Mental Health Stress among Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools Students in the Early Post-COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hengky Irawan, Yuni Asri, Dian Pitaloka Priasmoro, Erik Irham Lutfi

“…Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic information and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) to measure stress levels. …”
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Graphic Warning Labels Elicit Affective and Thoughtful Responses from Smokers: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial. by Abigail T Evans, Ellen Peters, Andrew A Strasser, Lydia F Emery, Kaitlin M Sheerin, Daniel Romer

“…Smokers were randomly assigned to receive their own brand of cigarettes for four weeks in one of three warning conditions: text only, graphic images plus text, or graphic images with elaborated text.<h4>Results</h4>Data from 244 participants who completed the trial were analyzed in structural-equation models. …”
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Facial Skin Density Enhancement Using Hyaluronic Acid—Based Bioactive Hydrogel: Cannula-Assisted Delivery and Ultrasound Evaluation in a Retrospective Controlled Study by Lidia Majewska, Karolina Dorosz, Jacek Kijowski

“…The formulation combines the structural benefits of hyaluronic acid with the biochemical stimulation provided by amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. …”
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