Exploring palliative care needs of advanced AIDS patients in China: insights from a descriptive phenomenological study by Yan Zeng, Chunrong Lv, Chuntao Wu, Xia Zhao, Lu Zhang, Chunmei Liu, Dan Su, Tongtong Yang, Xi Yan, Bin Wan

“…Participants (n = 15) were interviewed in one-to-one semi-structured interviews between March and May 2024. Data saturation was reached after the 15th interview, as no new themes emerged. …”
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The linkage between economic literacy and students’ intention of starting business: The mediating role of entrepreneurial alertness by Agus Wibowo, Bagus Shandy Narmaditya, Ratieh Widhiastuti, Ari Saptono

“…METHODOLOGY: The research adopted a quantitative approach in which hypotheses were statistically estimated using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) based on survey data using a self-administered questionnaire (n=450) from several universities in Indonesia. …”
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Social network analysis of key stakeholders in Brucellosis prevention in Western Iran by Meysam Behzadifar, Mohammad Yarahmadi, Ahad Bakhtiari, Sahar Kargar, Saeed Shahabi, Samad Azari, Mariano Martini, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Methods This cross-sectional study employed social network analysis (SNA) to explore the relationships among key stakeholders in brucellosis prevention. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 75 experts from various sectors, including health, veterinary, agriculture, and non-governmental organizations. …”
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Intention to use patient portal and its predictors among patient with diabetes in Amhara region referral hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023: UTAUT-2 model by Aschale Wubete Abebe, Binyam Chakilu Tilahun, Zeleke Abebaw Mekonnen, Masresha Derese Tegegne

“…The degree of association between exogenous and endogenous variables was assessed and validated using structural equation modeling using AMOS version 21. …”
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Screening attendance of breast or cervical cancers and its associated factors among 30-49 year old women in Gedeo zone, South Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study. by Abel Desalegn Demeke, Bedilu Deribe, Martha Girma, Muluken Gizaw, Sefonias Getachew, Susanne Unverzagt, Eva J Kantelhardt, Betty Ferrell, Eric Sven Kroeber, Lesley Taylor

“…<h4>Method</h4>A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a multi-stage cluster sampling technique. Data were collected using pretested, structured questionnaires by trained interviewers. …”
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Longitudinal Study on Clinical Predictors for Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis in Children and Young People with Cystic Fibrosis Highlights the Impact of Infection with <i>A... by Emily L. D. Chesshyre, Beth Enderby, Angela C. Shore, Fiona C. Warren, Adilia Warris

“…Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a well-known complication in children and young people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and without treatment causes structural lung damage. We performed a longitudinal observational study to identify clinical risk factors for ABPA in a cohort of children and young people with CF aged 8 to 17 years at baseline. …”
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Plants Traditionally Used for Making Utility Products by Forest Dwelling <i>Gaddi</i> and <i>Sippi</i> Tribes in Bhaderwah Tehsil of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India by Bhekam Pal Singh, Shivika Sharma, Vikas Sharma, R. K. Manhas, Iyyakkannu Sivanesan

“…The present study is an attempt to document the invaluable traditional knowledge on wild plants and PUPs possessed by the <i>Gaddi</i> and <i>Sippi</i> tribes before it perishes completely, as this knowledge is transmitted orally to the next generation. Semi-structured schedules were used for the collection of data regarding the method of making and usage of PUPs and the plant species used for making such products. …”
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The endometrial cancer A230V-ALK5 (TGFBR1) mutant attenuates TGF-β signaling and exhibits reduced in vitro sensitivity to ALK5 inhibitors. by Eun-Jeong Yu, Daphne W Bell

“…Here, we aimed to determine the functional consequences of ALK5 mutations in human endometrial cancer (EC). Somatic mutation data were retrieved from publicly available databases. …”
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Simplified Calculation of the Inertia Moment of the Cross Section of the Console under Loading by E. E. Deryugin

“…Engineers and mechanics can use the results of the presented work in the calculations and modeling of deformation of rod structural elements.…”
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Social appearance anxiety and body checking behavior in the relationship between social media addiction and depressive symptoms among college students by Xiaochen Wang, Yanan Wang, Shufei Yang, Zhen Li, Chang Fu

“…This research aims to address the gap in understanding how social media addiction influences mental health, particularly among college students.MethodsData from 1,456 students recruited from three universities in Shandong, China, were analyzed using structural equation modeling. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hepatitis B and C Virus Co-Infection among Women Attending Antiretroviral Therapy Clinic in Yola, Nigeria by Maryam Adam Ibrahim1*, James Hamuel Doughari2

“…Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2023 to September 2023 using a convenience sampling method to recruit 360 women aged 18 years and above attending the ART clinic. Data on sociodemographic characteristics and potential risk factors for HBV/HCV infection were collected with a structured questionnaire. …”
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Clinical variants, outcomes and prognosis of hypertrophic non-obstructive cardiomyopathy: results of long-term follow-up by D. V. Bogdanov, I. I. Shaposhnik

“…The clinical progression of HNOCM was manifested  by the diverse dynamics of complaints.  Structural  and functional progression was manifested mainly by a combination of different dynamics variants (in 79,1% of cases), including a decrease in the mobility of left ventricular walls, an increase  of left atrium  dimension,  aggravation  of diastolic  dysfunction,  but  not deterioration  of myocardial hypertrophy. …”
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Digital leadership in quantity surveying: unveiling key characteristics and their role in driving digital transformation by Darren Vermaak, Gerrit Crafford

“…The research is grounded in qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with directors of South African quantity surveying firms, using an interpretivist approach and an inductive methodology. …”
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Medication-related perceptions of children and adolescents with severe asthma and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a non-interventional exploratory study by Markus Herzig, Maike vom Hove, Astrid Bertsche, Tobias Lipek, Wieland Kiess, Thilo Bertsche, Freerk Prenzel, Martina Patrizia Neininger

“…Abstract Background Severe asthma and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis can significantly impact the lives of children and adolescents. However, real-world data on pediatric patients’ perceptions of their medication are limited. …”
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Parents’ experience in pediatric Tuina treatment program for congenital muscular torticollis in infants and children: qualitative findings from individual interviews by Shu Cheng Chen, Xuan Zhang, Juan Yu, Shuang Lan Lin, Fei Fei Ding, Jia Wen Shou, Ge Ren, Lok Yi Pang, Wing Fai Yeung

“…This study was conducted to understand facilitators, barriers, and influencing factors in the implementation of pediatric tuina treatment program based on parents’ experiences. Methods Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with parents’ experience in Shandong province, China. …”
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Quality of care for acute ischemic stroke in China during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective study using a National database by Ruize Guo, Jingkun Li, Mengyang Liu, Meina Liu

“…Methods The study used data from China’s National Medical Quality Database spanning from January 1, 2019, to May 31, 2022. …”
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Outcome of Midwife-Led Debriefing on Postpartum Depression in Western Region, Kenya by Sally Oronje, Mary Kipmerewo, John Okoth

“…The 165 participants were allocated to the intervention group, while 47 participants were in the control group, based on the 22% Prevalence of Postpartum Depression (PPD). Data was collected using a structured questionnaire on demographic characteristics and the Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) for assessment of postpartum depression level. …”
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Quantitative MRI texture analysis of the lateral pterygoid muscle in unilateral temporomandibular joint disorders by Tao Huang, Shu-Fan Zhao, Zhi-Qiang Song, Zhong-Cheng Gong

“…Abstract Background This study utilized MRI-based texture analysis to quantify structural alterations in the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) among MR images with unilateral anterior disc displacement (uADD) of the temporomandibular joint. …”
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Resisting While Producing: Do-It-Yourself Ethics in Turkiye’s Punk Scene by Ece N. Alparslan, Şengül İnce

“…The study collected qualitative data through the participant observations and answers to semi-structured interview questions from 20 people in Turkey’s punk scene. …”
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The rising role of physical activity in multiscale urban aging: evidence from spatial MGWR modeling in Hubei by Junjun Qiu, Yuge Zhang, Binbin Jia, Binbin Jia, Danyang Li, Danyang Li

“…Crucially, physical activity emerged as the most potent local accelerator of aging in 2020 (mean β≈−0.60, SD≈0.25), statistically significant in over half of cities, and operating at a fine spatial scale.DiscussionThe temporal shift from structural inequality to demographic and lifestyle determinants underscores the evolving landscape of population aging. …”
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