The current state and development trends of frailty research in diabetic patients: a bibliometric analysis by Ziqi Xu, Ziqi Xu, Rui Zhou, Xinran Zhou, Zhengyan Zhang, Qiong Li, Guodong Wang

“…Statistical analysis and data visualization were conducted using Microsoft Excel, R Studio, VOS viewer, and Cite Space 6.3.R1. …”
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Challenges in Thirst Management for Intubated Patients in the ICU: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Provider and Patient Perspectives by Yuan Y, He LF, Luo Q, Zhang X, Chen F, Hu RJ

“…Thematic analysis was used to identify key patterns within the data.Results: Four major themes emerged from the analysis: (1) communication barriers in the expression and recognition of thirst; (2) difficulty distinguishing between physiological and psychological thirst; (3) limitations and deficiencies in current thirst management practices; and (4) cognitive disparities between healthcare providers and patients regarding thirst perception. …”
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Adherence to a dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) and associated factors among hypertensive patients on follow-up at public hospitals in Southwest Ethiopia: a non-pharmac... by Abdi Geda Gedefa, Ebbisa Negera Gemechu, Yared Nigusu, Teshome Bekana, Fikru Mosisa, Mahider Ayalew, Geremew Tolesa

“…A systematic random sampling technique was used to select participants.Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. …”
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„Kolisin siia ja sain aru, et ma põhimõtteliselt eesti keelt ei räägi.“ Vene dominantkeelega Tartu Ülikooli üliõpilaste eesti keele repertuaarid ja suhtlusstrateegiad by Birute Klaas-Lang, Kadri Koreinik, Kerttu Rozenvalde

“…Our analysis is based on the data collected through 24 semi-structured interviews between February and April 2022. …”
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Time to viral load suppression and its predictors among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Gebi Resu zone, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2023 by Anteneh Tefera Chirnet, Ephrem Mannekulih Habtewold, Haji Aman, Elias Bekele Wakwoya, Sewnet Getaye Workie

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to estimate the time to viral load suppression and identify its predictors among HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the Gebi Resu zone, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2023.SettingThe study was conducted at public health facilities in the Gebi Resu zone of the Afar region.Study designThis study is a facility-based, retrospective follow-up study.Study participantsThis study included 298 people living with HIV who were receiving ART services at selected health facilities in the Gebi Resu zone. Data were collected by reviewing patient records using a structured checklist. …”
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Nurses Experiences of Multi-Cultural and Multi-Language Barriers to Patient Safety and Quality Care during the HAJJ Season by Mohamed S. Paredath, Faisal A. Alasmari, Mohamed S. Mayinkanakath

“…A purposive sample of 50 nurses was recruited for this study. The data collection Procedure includes Audio-recorded interviews using semi-structured questionnaires. …”
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Hierarchical segmentation framework with dynamic parameter optimization for accurate stem-leaf partitioning and phenotypic extraction in maize by Yingjie Zhao, Dongjie Liu, Jiangtan Yao, Zhen Wang, Xuanyu Mu, Zongwei Jia

“…The proposed method was systematically evaluated on maize plant point cloud data at multiple growth stages, and compared with manually annotated results. …”
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InceptionDTA: Predicting drug-target binding affinity with biological context features and inception networks by Mahmood Kalemati, Mojtaba Zamani Emani, Somayyeh Koohi

“…Traditional machine learning relies on manually engineered features from limited data, leading to suboptimal performance. In contrast, deep learning excels at extracting features from raw sequences but often overlooks essential biological context features, hindering effective binding prediction. …”
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Roadmap for Information Technology Artifacts Research with the Approach of Design Science by Fateme Aghapour, Shaban Elahi, Alireza Hassanzadeh, nasser Shahsavari-pour

“…It is a framework for collecting, organizing, analyzing and presenting data to study the research problem. Design science research has emerged as an important approach in information systems research. …”
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Increase in Strength After Multimodal Pain Management Concept in Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy—A Non-Randomized, Uncontrolled Clinical Trial by Gerd Zirkl, Jens Schaumburger, Matthias Gehentges, Moritz Kaiser

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a structured multimodal pain management program on muscle strength in these patients, using objective strength measurements as indicators of therapeutic success. …”
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Zoonotic Diseases Prevention Program for Veterinary Workers in Rural Health Units at Benha City by Eman N. Ramadan, Ahlam E. M. Sarhan, Gamalat M. Abd El-Ghany

“…Two tools used for collecting data: 1) A structured interviewing questionnaire to assess: a) demographic characteristics, b) medical history of previous exposure to Zoonotic diseases and c) knowledge of Veterinary workers regarding zoonotic diseases. 2) An observational checklist sheet was used to assess: a) practices of veterinary workers regarding the prevention of zoonotic diseases, b) veterinary health unit environmental condition. …”
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Job Satisfaction and Associated Factors among Anesthetists Working in Amhara National Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, May 2017: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Demeke Yilkal Fentie, Henos Enyew Ashagrie, Habtamu Getinet Kasahun

“…Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. …”
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How did Chinese older drifters re-establish social networks to mitigate their loneliness in new residential surroundings: a qualitative study in Nanjing, China by Liang Hu, Handan Wang, Juan Tian, Yijin Wu

“…A total of 18 participants took part in in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The interview guide used in this study was developed through extensive research discussions. …”
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Prevalence of Reduced Vision among UK Elderly Drivers: The Bridlington Eye Assessment Project (BEAP)—A Cross-Sectional Study by Craig Wilde, Ali Poostchi, Georgios D. Panos, Jonathan G. Hillman, Hamish K. MacNab, Harminder Dua, Winfried M. Amoaku, Stephen A. Vernon

“…All residents aged ≥65 years were invited, 3459 undergoing structured interviews/ophthalmic examinations. Driving status was recorded, VA measured, and visual field (VF) testing performed. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Hepatitis B Virus Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at the Public Hospitals of Afar Regional State, Ethiopia by Hussen Edris, V. SREEMANARAYANA

“…The study targeted 442 pregnant women receiving antenatal care at these facilities. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pretested, structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS software. …”
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Cost of care among older people with chronic medical conditions in a healthcare facility in southwestern Nigeria by Olumuyiwa Akingunola, Taiwo Sogunle, Lydia Egua, Yesiru Kareem

“…SPSS version 26 was used for data analysis, ensuring the robustness of our findings. …”
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Impact of health education on knowledge retention among caregivers of hypertensive patients: A prospective cross-sectional study in rural Malawi. by Chikondi Maluwa, Sitalire Kapira, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…This was a prospective cross-sectional study in Neno, Malawi, a rural setting. 422 caregivers were enrolled from the Integrated Chronic Care Clinic (IC3). A structured questionnaire was used to collect baseline, post-health education, and week six data. …”
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Investigating the Causes of Fever in Neutropenic Cancer Patients Admitted to the Teaching Hospitals of Abadan University of Medical Sciences by Sahar Khattaviann, Sajedeh Mousaviasl, Esmat Radmanesh, Bagher Pahlavanzade, Sara Mobarak

“…Patient information was collected through medical records and data retrieved from the Hospital Information System (HIS) using a structured checklist, and subsequently analyzed statistically. …”
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Dietary patterns and depressive symptoms among menopausal women by Oiendrila Baroi, Md Monir Hossain Shimul, Mare- Cha, Salamat Khandker

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study of 310 menopausal women in Dhaka was conducted using systematic random sampling from July 2024 to October 2024. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, the Major Depression Inventory (MDI) scale was used to assess depressive symptoms. …”
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Prevalence of Vaginal Candidiasis among women and Diagnosis of Candida species from vaginal infection in Kirkuk city by Bari lateef mohammed, Kalil I. Bander, Thekra A. Hamad

“…A prospective study of women vaginal swabs collected from Gynecological Clinic in Azadi teaching Hospital and some privet clinical in Kirkuk city and a total of two hundred   (200) women swab were  analysed for microscopy and culture, from May 2014 to April 2015. Data on epidemiologic indices were collected from the patients, using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. fifty- seven positive cultures were obtained, constituting 28.5% (n = 57) in a total of 200 women vaginal samples. …”
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