Understanding the needs of family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities: A phenomenological study using the timing it right theory. by Miaozhen Wang, Ke Wang, Bin Xie, Dan Liu, Lingling Song, Xing Cao, Yunhui Tong, Chenting Liu, Hongyu Fu, You Zhou, Qinqin Chen, Yan Zhu, Ling Zhu, Fangqun Cheng

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Using a phenomenological qualitative design, this study recruited 48 family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities from a tertiary hospital in Xiangtan City, China, from February 2024 and November 2024. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12 software. …”
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Design and Experimental Investigation of Fluoride Volatility Fluidized Bed Reactor by ZHANG Lixin, ZHU Yingxi, YUAN Zhiliang, WU Yingjie, ZHANG Shengwei, WANG Wenhui, YANG Tinggui

“…Operational gas velocity was determined by combining theoretical critical fluidization velocity (0.041 3 m/s) with fluidization dyna-mics calculations, enabling structural optimization of the reactor. An integrated filtration-quenching device was designed with a bend-tube pre-distributor + 3 mm nickel ball-packed distribution plate configuration and automatic sealing system to ensure long-term reliability. …”

STATE AND STRENGTH-DEFORMABILITY PROPERTIES OF THE MIRNY MINING AND PROCESSING PLANT (MPP) TECHNOGENIC TAILINGS DAM DEPOSITS AS A FACTOR OF DAM STABILITY by E. P. Dushkin, V. V. Akulova, A. A. Rybchenko, A. M. Yannikov

“…To prevent such situations, objects like these are covered by regular geomonitoring.The article presents the results of the study of the current state of the technogenic tailings dam deposits of the enrichment factory No.3 of the MPP (Mirny, Yakutia). Severe climatic, structural-geological and permafrost-hydrogeological conditions of the study area, as well as the thawed state of the technogenic strata (+0.5 to +3.1 °C) require to carry out a thorough control over the state of the dam in order to ensure its effective and safe operation.Studies of the material composition and properties of technogenic deposits were carried out based on the data on five drilled 31–58 m deep boreholes and sampling intervals. …”
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Consumer attitudes towards goat milk and goat milk products in Vojvodina by Snežana Paskaš, Jelena Miočinović, Tijana Lopičić-Vasić, Izabela Mugoša, Marija Pajić, Zsolt Becskei

“…The quantitative random survey was conducted and the data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Developing mechanisms and approaches for the sustainable development of agriculture in Sistan and Baluchestan province with an emphasis on drought by Ali Sardar Shahraki, Mahdi Safdari, Ebrahim HamidZadeh, Mawladad Khairi

“…All-inclusive growth in all sectors along with structural reforms in institutions can lead to development. …”
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The Allopathic Practitioners’ Awareness, Knowledge, and Use of Traditional Child Healthcare Practices in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province, South Africa by Eugene Musiwa Makhavhu, Sophy Mogatlogedi Moloko

“…An all-inclusive sampling technique was applied to select 70 allopathic practitioners; however, only 54 participated. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using SPSS. …”
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Peripapillary microperimetry and optical coherence tomography angiography in patients with optic disc edema by Ghada A. Nassar, Ayman G. ElNahry, Mohammad R. AbouelFotouh, Aliaa A. Farag

“…Purpose To compare the utility of peripapillary microperimetry and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in the differential diagnosis of patients with optic disc edema, including papilledema, optic neuritis, and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION), all in the acute phase, and to correlate the structural and functional findings in these conditions. …”
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Performance assessment of three simplified Gielis equations in quantifying the geometries of lanceolate bamboo leaves by Qinchao Fu, Jing Li, Azuo Jimu, Ximeng Xiao, Lin Wang

“…Nevertheless, selecting an optimal nonlinear equation that precisely fits empirical bamboo leaf data remains a formidable challenge in morphological studies. …”
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Use of the PPCS-R scale to analyse the impact of training and experience on self-perceived perioperative nursing competence: A multicentre cross-sectional study by Fabio Ferraiuolo, Federica Tempera, Silvia Iezzi, Rosanna De Serio

“…These findings highlight the importance of professional experience and suggest that structured postgraduate education may support the development of competence in specific areas such as leadership and collaboration. …”
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Not for children’s ears? Parents’ insights into early childhood overweight and obesity treatment by My Sjunnestrand, Nicklas Neuman, Anna Ek, Karin Nordin, Ximena Ramos Salas, Kajsa Järvholm, Karin Eli, Paulina Nowicka

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 45 Swedish parents (71% mothers, 60% with university degree, 51% of migrant background) of 45 children (mean age 7.1 years, SD 1.3, 76% girls) who received standard treatment for overweight or obesity. …”
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Comparison of neurological and psychiatric profiles of people with epilepsy based on the presence and timing of potentially psychologically traumatic experiences by Deniz Ertan, Nicolas Mezouar, Alexis Tarrada, Louis Maillard, Wissam El-Hage, Coraline Hingray

“…All participants underwent a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including biographical, neurological, psychiatric, and traumatic data collection through a semi-structured clinical interview and standardized scales. …”
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Effectiveness of a scenario-based simulation course on improving the clinical communication skills of dietetic students by Mei-Yuan Liu, Li-Ling Liao, Yu-Ting Huang, Yi-Chen Lee, I-Ju Lai

“…Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and ANCOVA. …”
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Unplugging beyond the workplace: A scoping review of non-work digital detox strategies by Ema Štánerová, Eva Rošková, Milica Schraggeová, Nina Urukovičová, Jozef Smoroň

“…Conclusion: The findings provide a structured framework for digital detox interventions, allowing for the individualized combination of methods and activities. …”
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Posture, proximity, and positionality: the power of community engaged service-learning in public health leadership education by Jocelyn C. Chu, Abrania Marrero

“…Through a cohort learning model, fellows engage in field-based projects with learning objectives centered on assuming the posture of a learner, proximity to community partners, and critical reflection around positionality and broader structural determinants of health. Qualitative data evaluating fellows’ learnings were collected. …”
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Constructing Ubudehe? Farmers’ perceptions of drought impacts and resilience capacities in Bugesera, Rwanda by Lazare Nzeyimana, Åsa Danielsson, Veronica Brodén-Gyberg, Lotta Andersson

“…Design/methodology/approach – This study was conducted in Bugesera, a drought-prone district in south-eastern Rwanda. Empirical data was collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews and focus groups. …”
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Insights Into the Future: Assessing Medical Students' Artificial Intelligence Readiness ‐ A Cross‐Sectional Study at Kerman University of Medical Sciences (2022) by Hossein Rezazadeh, Ali Madadi Mahani, Mahla Salajegheh

“…Therefore, the study recommends: (1) implementing structured introductory AI courses in medical curricula, focusing particularly on technical fundamentals and practical applications, and (2) developing hands‐on training programs that combine AI concepts with clinical scenarios. …”
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Factors Influencing Organisational Politics and their Relationship with Emotional Intelligence and Employee Behavior: A PLS-SEM Modelling [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 app... by Babita Rawat, Dhani Shanker Chaubey, Farman Ali, Sonakshi Bhatia

“…The study employed quantitative methodologies to investigate the correlations between Emotional Intelligence, Perceived Organizational Politics and Employee Behavior. The data were evaluated using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to examine the hypothesized correlations and mediation effects. …”
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Community‐Driven Health Promotion: Evaluation of a Rural Microgrant Program by Michele Conlin, Dorothy McLaren, Evelien Spelten, Sean MacDermott

“…Qualitative methods (reflexive thematic analysis) were used to answer the evaluation questions. Data sources included semi‐structured interviews with grantees (n = 11) and the health service's health promotion team (n = 4), electronic field notes kept by the health promotion team (n = 50 documents), electronic progress reports completed by grantees (n = 6) and information and feedback forums (n = 2). …”
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Examining the Impact of MOCK OSCE on Test Anxiety and clinical Performance of First-Term Nursing Students in the OSCE Exam by Masoumeh Fuladvandi, Shirin Ghazi, Masoumeh Abdi, Shahin Salarvand

“…Background: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a commonly used method for assessing clinical skills among nursing students. …”
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The first comprehensive ethnozoological study of animal-based medicines in Iran: Therapeutic applications in the Turke Dava system by Eslam Mostafavi Maresht

“…Between April and June 2019, this investigation was conducted in Azerbaijani Turkish through semi-structured interviews with twelve renowned and experienced traditional healers residing in twelve villages in the Azerbaijani Turkic regions of Iran. …”
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