Therapeutic potential of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) by Abdul-Malik Bawah, Kasim Abdulai, Priscilla Cecilia Akpene Amenya

“…Methodology: A cohort of 200 NAFLD patients was recruited from Tamale Teaching Hospital, Central Hospital, Tamale West Hospital, and Dagbang Medical Centre and randomly assigned to either an MNT intervention group or a control group receiving standard care, which included general dietary recommendations without structured MNT, routine medical follow-up, and lifestyle advice from healthcare providers. …”
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IARA: An Underwater Acoustic Database by Fabio Oliveira Baptista Da Silva, Julio De Castro Vargas Fernandes, William Soares Filho, Joao Baptista De Oliveira E Souza Filho, Angela Spengler, Natanael Nunes De Moura

“…Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have been driven by the availability of diverse and well-structured public databases; however public databases for passive sonar classification remain scarce. …”
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Assessing the impact of an evidence- and consensus-based guideline for controlling SARS-CoV-2 transmission in German schools on decision-making processes: a multi-component qualita... by Katharina Wabnitz, Mike Rueb, Eva A. Rehfuess, Brigitte Strahwald, Lisa M. Pfadenhauer

“…Methods This study comprised three components: (1) we sent inquiries according to the Freedom of Information Acts of each Federal State to ministries of education, family, and health. (2) We conducted semi-structured interviews with individuals involved in decision-making regarding school measures in two Federal States, and (3) we undertook semi-structured interviews with members of the guideline panel. …”
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Identifying and Ranking the Challenges and Strategies of Academic Resilience based on the Integration of Thematic analysis and the House of quality by Dariush Mohamadi Zanjirani, Shahla Shahpari

“…Given the nature of the research, semi-structured interviews, the best-worst method, and the quality house matrix were employed for data collection and analysis. …”
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Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic by Ivana Živojinović, Jerbelle Elomina, Helga Pülzl, Karen Calanasan, Isidora Dabić, Rannveig Ólafsdóttir, Sten Siikavuopio, Audun Iversen, Roy Robertsen, Jarle Bjerke, Sigrid Engen, Hans Tommervik, Ragnheidur Bogadóttir, Sara Moioli, Seija Tuulentie, Pasi Rautio, Kristine Lynge-Pedersen, Gun Lidestav, Anna Guðrún Edvardsdòttir, Vigdis Nygaard

“…This study addresses this gap by examining the impacts of economic activities on local communities. Using secondary data and semi-structured interviews from 15 hubs in five European Arctic countries, the study draws on locally relevant insights. …”
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How well are implementation strategies and target healthcare professional behaviors reported? A secondary analysis of 204 implementation trials using the TIDieR checklist and AACTT... by Charlene Weight, Billy Vinette, Rachael Laritz, Meagan Mooney, Sonia A. Castiglione, Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte, Nikolas Argiropoulos, Kristin Konnyu, Christine E. Cassidy, Simonne E. Collins, Sonia Semenic, Nicola Straiton, Sandy Middleton, Natalie Taylor, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Shuang Liang, Laura Crump, Olivia Di Lalla, Talia Meyers, Daniel N. Elakpa, Guillaume Fontaine

“…Increased adoption of structured reporting tools such as TIDieR and AACTT is essential to enhance transparency. …”
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Challenges of Social Trust in Disaster Management Focusing on COVID-19 in Iran: Recommendations for Gaining it Again by Hamid Reza khankeh, Mehrdad Farrokhi, Mohammadjavad Hosseinabadi-farahani, Mohammad Saatchi, Sina Ahmadi, Juliet Roudini, Amin Rahmatali Khazaee, Mariye Jenabi Ghods, Elham Sepahvand, Maryam Ranjbar, Taleb Badri, Mohammad Pourebrahimi

“…We used in-depth semi-structured interviews to explore their experiences and perceptions. …”
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Tolerancing in product design – a holistic description scheme by Stefan Goetz, Martin Roth, Paul Schaechtl, Vincent Kramer, Christoph Bode, Dennis Horber, Michael Franz, Stephan Freitag, Jörg Miehling, Sandro Wartzack

“…This contribution proposes a novel approach that allows a holistic and structured description of tolerancing and fosters a common understanding among all involved stakeholders from design, manufacturing, and inspection. …”
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Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Evidence-Based Approaches by Maksymilian Czarnota, Karolina Wojdat-Krupa, Martyna Wasyluk, Monika Rogowska, Weronika Ossowska, Paulina Lewaśkiewicz, Karol Sikora, Klaudia Płudowska, Aleksandra Przelaskowska, Jan Puliński

“…It focuses on the metabolic effects of exercise and practical recommendations tailored to various activity levels. Structured physical activity improves insulin sensitivity, lowers HbA1c, supports weight control, and reduces cardiovascular risk. …”
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Maximizing Performance of Geopolymer Mortar: Optimizing Basalt and Carbon Fiber Content Composition by Katarzyna Ewa Buczkowska, Petr Louda, Artem Sharko, Oleksandr Sharko, Dmitry Stepanchikov, Ludek Jancik, Piotr Los, Kinga Plawecka, Van Su Le

“…Markov chains are employed to address the quantitative aspects of loosely structured tasks and process performance evaluation. …”
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Role of social capital in kiwifruit farmers’ willingness to adopt and pay for sustainable green food certificates in China by Li Dong, Farhad Zulfiqar, Shah Fahad, Muhammad Yaseen, Syed Shurid Khan, Takuji W. Tsusaka, Avishek Datta

“…This study investigates kiwifruit farmers’ willingness to adopt (WTAd) and willingness to pay (WTP) for GFC, focusing on the role of social capital in shaping their decisions. Data were collected from 404 kiwifruit farmers in major kiwifruit-producing Provinces using a structured household survey. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, HSA/DNA Binding, and Cytotoxic Activity of [RuCl₂(η⁶-<i>p</i>-cymene)(bph-κ<i>N</i>)] Complex by Stefan Perendija, Dušan Dimić, Thomas Eichhorn, Aleksandra Rakić, Luciano Saso, Đura Nakarada, Dragoslava Đikić, Teodora Dragojević, Jasmina Dimitrić Marković, Goran N. Kaluđerović

“…A novel ruthenium(II) complex, [RuCl₂(η⁶-<i>p</i>-cymene)(bph-κ<i>N</i>)] (<b>1</b>), was synthesized and structurally characterized using FTIR and NMR spectroscopy. …”
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Inclusive digital platforms: Designing for and with users with mild intellectual disabilities or low literacy skills by Julia F.E. van Calis, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Anneke W.C. van der Cruijsen, Monique C.J. Koks-Leensen, Geraline L. Leusink, Kirsten E. Bevelander

“…We applied a user-sensitive inclusive research approach to re-design and implement the digital research platform ‘I co-research’ for individuals with MID or LL. Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and usability tests. …”
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Defect Detection in Industrial Soldering Processes Using Machine Learning: A Critical Literature Review by Luca Eisentraut, Johanna Hosch, Maksym Roytenberg, Amelie Benecke, Pascal Penava, Ricardo Buettner

“…The findings contribute to structuring existing research and identifying research needs, particularly in validating these systems and integrating data from various testing methods and intervention points.…”
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Parents’ Experiences of Caring for Children with Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) in Remote and Rural Areas of Indonesia by Petrus Kanisius Siga Tage, Herliana Monika Azi Djogo, Erna Febriyanti, Yulia Martiningsih Karmila Letor, Maria Yoanita Bina, Maria Yasintha Goa Goa, Angela Muryanti Gatum

“…Twenty-five parents participated in an in-depth semi-structured interview. The data were analysed using the Colaizzi method. …”
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Healthy lifestyle in low-socioeconomic groups: expert views by Liza A. Hoveling, Manna A. Alma, Jeanet A. Landsman-Dijkstra, Nynke Smidt, Sijmen A. Reijneveld, Ute Bültmann, Marlou L. A. De Kroon

“…Our aims were to gain insight into the professionals’ perspectives on factors that influence the lifestyle of individuals with low SEP, and to identify promising approaches to reduce health inequalities.MethodsFocus group interviews and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 social workers (partially in training), health care and policy professionals. …”
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Incidence of complications during the initial years of formation of a cleft lip and palate service by Jose Mauro de Oliveira Squarisi, Victoria Franco Gonçalves, Filipe Bissoli, Julia Carvalho Kozelinski, Leonardo Assis Silvestrini, Luciana Aguiar Carneiro Araújo, Larissa Gomes Espinosa, Fernanda Coelho Ataydes Seabra

“…Conclusion: The incidence of complications during the initial years of structuring the service was similar to other studies in the literature.…”
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How Do Nursing Students Perceive Care Towards the LGBTIQ+ Community? A Phenomenological Study on Sexual and Gender Diversity by Carlos Daniel Lemus Celin, Candy Laurine Suarez-Albor, Felice Curcio, Dhurata Ivziku, Olga Esther Hernandez Almanza, Mauro Giovanni Carta, Cesar Iván Avilés González

“…<b>Methods</b>: A qualitative phenomenological research-action study was conducted. Data were collected using a semi-structured face-to-face interview consisting of 23 questions. …”
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Bibliometric insights into molecular and bioinformatic research trends on ameloblastoma by Yoithapprabhunath Thuckanaickenpalayam Ragunathan, Ramdas Madhavan Nirmal, Supriya Kheur, Kumar Chandan Srivastava, Swetha Pasupuleti, Srichinthu Kenniyan Kumar, Armen A. Muradyan, Artak Heboyan

“…Novelty of study The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive bibliometric integration of bioinformatics and molecular perspectives, offering a structured roadmap for future ameloblastoma research. …”
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Experiences and needs of older patients with stroke in China involved in rehabilitation decision-making: a qualitative study by Zining Guo, Sining Zeng, Keyu Ling, Shufan Chen, Ting Yao, Haihan Li, Ling Xu, Xiaoping Zhu

“…The participants participated in face-to-face, semi-structured, and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. …”
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