Indoor incense burning and impaired lung function in patients with diabetes by Yaxian Meng, Xiaojie Han, Chao Yi, Miao Liu, Ruoqing Chen, Haitao Chen, Tao Zhou, Jianjun Liu, Xiaoliang Chen, Yiqiang Zhan

“…Information on incense burning and characteristics was collected using a structured questionnaire. The outcome of the study, impaired lung function, was assessed using spirometry. …”
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Exploring Active Learning Strategies in Science among Senior High School STEM Learners and Teachers by Ananias Jr Yunzal, Aubrey Ginelle Rallos, May Noren Nanud, Ma. Lina Ondoy, Jhun Matthew Ares, Marchee Picardal

“…Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, a semi-structured interview guide was conducted among 15 teachers with their corresponding students (n = 60) to explore their strategies and purposeful ways of learning and understanding concepts in science. …”
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Game-Based Learning to Promote Clinical Reasoning: An Innovative Educational Proposal in Pediatric Dentistry by Nicoletta Zerman, Roberta Silva, Elisa Bonfadelli, Susanna Puecher, Gianna Marogna, Rachele De’Manzoni, Marinella Beccherle, Luigina Mortari

“…Adopting a phenomenological approach, it focused on participants’ lived experiences, gathering their reflections on solving clinical problems through two structured questions. The data, analyzed using content analysis, revealed that sometimes students focused on operational steps rather than reflecting on them, and underscored the necessity of innovating university teaching methods to enhance reflective moments. …”
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SIDNet: A SQL Injection Detection Network for Enhancing Cybersecurity by Debendra Muduli, Shantanu Shookdeb, Abu Taha Zamani, Surabhi Saxena, Anuradha Shantanu Kanade, Nikhat Parveen, Mohammad Shameem

“…SQL (Structured Query Language) injection is one of the most prevalent and dangerous forms of cyber-attacks, posing significant threats to database management systems and the overall security of web applications. …”
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Understanding sleep health challenges of defence shift workers to design a digital, sleep and circadian management tool by Prerna Varma, Lin Shen, Svetlana Postnova, Kylie King, Mark E. Howard, Eugene Aidman, Shantha W. M. Rajaratnam, Tracey L. Sletten

“…Eight shift working Air Traffic Control personnel from the Australian Defence Force participated in 60-70-minute semi-structured online interviews. Informal discussions were also held with various defence stakeholders to determine requirements for an app. …”
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The Impact of Physical/Natural Spaces on the Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Students According to the Report of Rural Female Teachers by Gerardo Fuentes-Vilugrón, Felipe Caamaño-Navarrete, Enrique Riquelme-Mella, Ingrid Godoy Rojas, Esteban Saavedra-Vallejos, Pablo del Val Martín, Flavio Muñoz-Troncoso, Carlos Arriagada-Hernández

“…The study used a semi-structured interview format, and the data were analyzed using grounded theory. …”
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A scoping review of nausea, vomiting and retching measurement methods in children with cancer by Celeste LY. Ewig, Wai Yin Yung, Hobart Ho Man Ng, Cho Lee Wong, Alex Wing Kwan Leung, Chi-kong Li, Yin Ting Cheung

“…In the assessment of NVR, structured surveys were the most commonly used instrument for NVR assessment (75%) and the use of patient diaries (50%). …”
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Micronutrients are drivers of abundance, richness, and composition of soil insect communities in tropical rainforests by Miquel Ferrín, Dolores Asensio, Albert Gargallo‐Garriga, Oriol Grau, Joan Llusià, Laura Màrquez, Jérôme Murienne, Romà Ogaya, Jérôme Orivel, Jordi Sardans, Ivan A. Janssens, Josep Peñuelas, Guille Peguero

“…Abstract Communities of soil insects in tropical rainforests are among the richest and most complex, but the mechanisms structuring them remain mostly unknown. Identifying whether nutrient availability plays a relevant role in the assembly of these communities poses several challenges due to the diverse nutritional requirements of insects. …”
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The perspective and experiences of significant others on electroconvulsive therapy by Pieter-Jan Geerts, Pieter-Jan Geerts, Souad Abihi, Nele Van De Velde, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Gilbert Lemmens, Gilbert Lemmens, Sofie Verhaeghe, Sofie Verhaeghe, Sofie Verhaeghe

“…SOs value transparent communication from psychiatrists and seek structured support systems to navigate practical and emotional challenges. …”
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Experiences of women with threatened abortion: a qualitative study of pregnant women and health providers in Iran by Seyyedeh Mahboobeh Mirtabar, Shahnaz Barat, Farzan Kheirkhah, Amrolah Mostafazadeh, Hoda Shirafkan, Zeinab Pahlavan, Mahbobeh Faramarzi

“…Methods This exploratory-descriptive qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling. 13 pregnant women and seven key informants (husband and health care providers) were selected from February 2023 to July 2023. …”
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Digital Drama-Based Interventions in Emergency Remote Teaching: Enhancing Bilingual Literacy and Psychosocial Support During Polycrisis by Konstantinos Mastrothanasis, Emmanouil Pikoulis, Maria Kladaki, Anastasia Pikouli, Evika Karamagioli, Despoina Papantoniou

“…Using an action research approach, 37 Greek teachers implemented remote literacy activities involving digital drama in their virtual classrooms over a period of four weeks. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews, teachers’ reflective journals, and student participation and were analyzed through Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior. …”
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Neck of Femur Fracture among Senior Citizen Managed with Hemiarthroplasty in a Tertiary Care Center in Nepal: An Observational Study by Bijay Poudel, Rohit Shrestha, Bhaskar Raj Karki, Ashkal Basi, Sushant Kumar Khadka, Aashutosh Chaudhary, Amartya Dahal, Shreejana Pandey, Darshan Gopal Dhoju

“…A semi-structured proforma was designed which included patient demographic information, operative details and follow up evaluation using Modified Harris Hip Score. …”
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Denovo and uncontrolled stroke risk factors and triggers in a tertiary care hospital by Kaul S, Reddy KN, Deekshitha S, Banavath H, Lolla S, Beevi SS, Verma VK

“…Methods: The study cohort consisted of 100 stroke patients. Data on demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, medical history, and socioeconomic status were collected using a structured questionnaire and medical records Results: Ischemic stroke was predominant, occurring almost four times more frequently than hemorrhagic strokes. …”
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Neuroprotective effects of phenylacetylglycine via β2AR on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats by Wenjie Hu, Xueyan Kuang, Yao Zhang, Yimin Luo, Litao Zhang

“…The results indicated that PAGly markedly alleviated cerebral infarct volume (P = 0.0024) and improved the neurobehavioral outcomes (P = 0.0149) after I/R injury. PAGly is structurally analogous to catecholamines and binds to β2-adrenergic receptors (β2AR) on microglia without altering the expression of these receptors (P = 0.9137), but instead inhibiting their activity. …”
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The behavioural intentions for integrating artificial intelligence in science teaching among pre-service science teachers in South Africa and Thailand by Lindelani Mnguni, Prasart Nuangchalerm, R. Ahmad Zaky El Islami, Doras Sibanda, Indah Juwita Sari, Moleboheng Ramulumo

“…The study followed a non-experimental comparative descriptive survey involving 97 South African and 95 Thai final-year BEd students. Data were collected using a structured online questionnaire and analyzed using several statistical tools to compare the TPB constructs between the two samples. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to online medical consultation in Iran: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of healthcare policymakers and administrators using the CFIR framew... by Azadeh Ghasempour, Marzieh Nojomi, Salime Goharinezhad, Neda SoleimanvandiAzar, Zahra Rampisheh

“…Methods This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with nine senior healthcare stakeholders. …”
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The Role of Activated Stromal Cells in Fibrotic Foci Formation and Reversion by Nataliya Andreevna Basalova, Maksim Alexandrovich Vigovskiy, Vladimir Sergeevich Popov, Evgeniya Alexandrovna Lagereva, Olga Alexandrovna Grigorieva, Anastasia Yuryevna Efimenko

“…Interestingly, during the reversion stage, we unexpectedly observed the specific structured foci formed by CD90+FAPα+ cells, which we suggested calling “remodeling foci”. …”
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Overcoming language barriers in film production: the role of VR-based learning in English proficiency by Orathai Piayura, Thidarat Boonmas, Niyom Wongphongkham, Phongthanat Sae-joo, Wanichcha Narongchai, Hava Wongphongkham, Buapun Promphakping, Md Ahbabur Rahman

“…The study created a VR App called “EngLab for Film” that has 10 interactive units related to film making. Using structured questionnaires, quantitative data were collected and analyzed with SPSS to assess engagement, motivation, and independent learning outcomes. …”
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Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria by Izuogu Chibuzo, Daniel Adu Ankrah, Umeh Ngozi E, Ebenehi Ojomugbokenyode, Musaaab Ibrahim, Iroegbu Susan, Ekweanya Ndidiamaka, Okorie Amah David

“…Multi-stage sampling procedure was used in selecting 312 respondents for the study. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed using mean scores, percentages, and regression analysis. …”
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Advancing Regulatory Oversight of Medical Device Trials to Align with Clinical Drug Standards in the European Union by Ádám Pannonhalmi, Bence Sipos, Róbert Imre Kurucz, Gábor Katona, Lajos Kemény, Ildikó Csóka

“…The main differences lie in the risk management systems, where, regardless of the background knowledge of a drug, it is always strict and mandatory structured progress, while in the case of medical devices, it is more flexible based on the risk category of the product. …”
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