Contexts, affective and physical states and their variations during physical activity in older adults: an intensive longitudinal study with sensor-triggered event-based ecological... by Julie Delobelle, Sofie Compernolle, Tomas Vetrovsky, Jelle Van Cauwenberg, Delfien Van Dyck

“…Descriptive statistics and generalized mixed models were used for data analysis. Results Older adults predominantly engaged in daily physical activities, such as walking for transport, leisure walking, and gardening, rather than structured exercise. …”
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Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Primary Schoolchildren from Pastoral Communities, Mieso-Mulu District, Sitti Zone, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: Institut... by Alayou Geletaw, Gudina Egata, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Gesessew Kibr, Mohammed Semaw

“…Study participants were selected using two-stage sampling procedures. Data were collected using structured, translated, pretested, and interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Modelo hidrogeofísico de la cuenca sur de La Habana by González Espinosa Jacqueline, Valcarce Ortega Rosa M.

“…<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: ";Arial";,";sans-serif";; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">A hidrogeophysical model of the South Basin of La Habana is presented as the result of multivaried statistical processing applied to well logging and transmisivity data from pumping test Through combining Euclidian Group Analysis, correlation analysis and Uvarov relationships it was possible to separate the structured components of the different variables and: to define the correlation between the geophysical parameters of the well and the filtration velocity of the groundwater, these coefficients are above 0.8; to establish the relation between Dar-Zarrouk parameters (from electrical well logging) and transmisivity (from pumping tests). …”
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Itinerário terapêutico no câncer de mama: uma contribuição para o cuidado de enfermagem [Therapeutic itinerary in breast cancer: a contribution to the nursing care] by Luciana Martins da Rosa, Vera Radünz

“…ABSTRACT Qualitative study which aimed to know the therapeutic itinerary adopted by women with breast cancer. Data were collected from 13 women through semi-structured interview, from August to December 2010 and were analyzed by content analysis. …”
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Assessing and enhancing the reliability of Chinese large language models in dental implantology by Guohui Zhu, Xiao Zhang, Chunxia Chen

“…Open-ended queries posed higher risks of hallucinations compared to structured multiple-choice tasks, highlighting the need for targeted validation in free-text scenarios. …”
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Human–forest interaction of useful plants in the Wof Ayzurish Forest, North Showa Zone, Ethiopia: cultural significance index, conservation, and threats by Yirefu Tefera, Ermias Lulekal, Bikila Warkineh

“…Methods A snowball sampling technique was employed to select 100 informants and the data were collected through free listing, field walk, open-ended and semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions. …”
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A qualitative research on perceptions and experience of patients with sudden deafness (突发性聋患者疾病感受和体验的质性研究) by ZHANG Shan (张珊), CHEN Li (陈丽)

“…Methods Totally 16 patients with sudden deafness were recruited using a purposive sampling method, A face-to-face semi-structured method was adopted, and qualitative data was analyzed Colaizzis method of phenomenological analysis. …”
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Strengthening ethical oversight in genomics and biobanking: a retrospective analysis of research practices in Zimbabwe by Oppah Kuguyo, Alice Matimba, Florence Mutevedzi, Andrew Chimatira, Vasco Chikwasha, Abigail Kangwende, Lovemore Gwanzura, Paul Ndebele

“…Methods We conducted a comprehensive review of research protocols submitted to the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe between 2009 and 2016, specifically those involving human biospecimen collection, biobanking, and genomic research. A structured abstraction form was employed to evaluate how these protocols addressed key ELSIs, including informed consent, biospecimen and data sharing, benefit sharing, and intellectual property considerations. …”
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AI Interventions to Alleviate Healthcare Shortages and Enhance Work Conditions in Critical Care: Qualitative Analysis by Nadine Bienefeld, Emanuela Keller, Gudela Grote

“…The qualitative analysis is underpinned by extensive workplace observation in 6 ICUs (approximately 559 nurses and physicians), structured interviews with work unit leaders (n=12), and a comparative analysis of data science experts’ and clinicians’ evaluation of the optimal levels of human-AI teaming. …”
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Using a rule‐based system to define error in the emergency department by Kiersten L. Gurley, Jonathan L. Burstein, Richard E. Wolfe, Shamai A. Grossman

“…Trained reviewers not involved in the patient's care use a structured 8‐point Likert scale to assess for error and preventable or non‐preventable adverse events. …”
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Delays in initiating rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Gloria Bahizi, Samuel Majalija, SM Thumbi, Fredrick Makumbi, Stevens Kisaka

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among dog-bite patients that presented to two selected rabies PEP centers. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Delay to receive PEP was defined as reporting for PEP beyond 24 hours after the bite event. …”
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Comportamentos de bullying em jovens praticantes de desporto (Bullying behaviours in young athletes) by Philippe Marracho, Eduarda Maria Rocha Teles de Castro Coelho, Miguel Venda da Graça Nery, Antonino Manuel Almeida Pereira

“…Thirteen federated sports athletes were interviewed, using semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using the content analysis technique. …”
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Deporte y conciliación en mujeres deportistas de edad adulta: el caso del Valencia Hockey Mamis (Sports and work-life balance among adult sportswomen: the case of Valencia's Hockey... by Kety Balibrea Melero, Antonio Santos Ortega

“…The methodological approach used was a case study, which involved observing participants and conducting semi-structured interviews with the Mamis of Valencia's Hockey Club (CH) and members of the management and technical teams. …”
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The impact of dysmenorrhea on academic performance and coping strategies: lived experiences of female students in Ethiopian public universities by Getachew Nigussie Bolado, Bizuayehu Atinafu Ataro, Eshetu Elfios Endrias, Agumas Shibabaw Ayana, Worku Mimani Minuta, Habtamu Hurisa, Habtamu Bekele

“…Methods This subnational phenomenological study was conducted with eighteen female student participants selected from public universities in southern Ethiopia, ensuring a diverse representation. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview guide, and interviews were conducted face-to-face with participants from nearby universities or by telephone with those from distant locations from March 27 to April 27, 2025. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Nurse-Led Health Coaching on Oncology Patient Outcomes by Almutairi M, Almutairi AA, Alodhialah AM

“…These findings emphasize the importance of integrating structured coaching interventions into routine cancer care.Keywords: health coaching, oncology nursing, self-efficacy, symptom management, treatment adherence, shared decision-making…”
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Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Middle-aged Females Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital by Barak Waris, Nauman Ismat Butt, Imania Khizar, Ihtisham UI Hasan, Ayman Bashir, Huzaifa Nadeem

“…All the data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 26. …”
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Tooth morbidity and its impact on oral related quality of life in elderly tribal population-The Irula experience by Margret Beaula Alocious Sukumar, Roshni Mary Peter, Alex Joseph

“…A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed in the study. Data were collected by semi-structured questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, oral health practices, and quality of life by clinical dental examination. …”
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The profile of disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town by Thirumani Govender, Gubela Mji

“…The population studied included all prospective adult (18–59-year-old females and 18–64-year-old males) disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis over a two-month period (April–May 2007). A structured, self-compiled questionnaire was administered during face-to-face interviews with applicants. …”
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COVID-19 preventive social-behavioural practices and exposure to SARS-CoV-2 among residents in the city of Yaounde: Lessons from the early phase of the pandemic in Cameroon. by Joseph Fokam, Alex Durand Nka, Jeremiah Efakika Gabisa, Kene Nwosu, Franck Wanda, Lucien Mama, Aude Christelle Ka'e, Yagai Bouba, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Désiré Takou, Aurelie Minelle Kengni Ngueko, Willy Pabo, Samuel Martin Sosso, Olivia Keiser, Carlo-Federico Perno, Vittorio Colizzi, Edie-Gregory Halle Ekane, John Otshudiema Otokoye, Alexis Ndjolo, Laura Ciaffi

“…This was a cross-sectional survey among 971 respondents residing in 180 households within the "Cite Verte" health district of Yaounde-Cameroon, from October-November 2020. Using a structured questionnaire, data on SARS-CoV-2 preventive and social behavioural practices were collected, while exposure to SARS-CoV-2 was determined by IgG profiling. p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. …”
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Affiliate stigma among primary caregivers of adult patients with severe mental illness: a facility-based cross-sectional study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Frehiwot Handebo, Faiz Mohammed Kassim, Selamawit Alemayehu Tessema, Hermon Amare

“…The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. …”
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