Exploring the perceptions of obesity, health habits, stigma, and eating behaviors in Brazil by Luiz F. Viola, Fabiana Mandel, Cynthia M. Valerio, Maria Augusta Bernardini, Bruno Halpern

“…Methods This cross-sectional study included a representative sample of 2560 Brazilian participants. Data were collected from structured online questionnaires covering demographic aspects, perceptions of obesity, stigma, health habits, and behaviors related to emotional eating. …”
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Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Fourier Methods for the Generalized Korteweg–de Vries Equation by Rubén Darío Ortiz Ortiz, Ana Magnolia Marín Ramírez, Miguel Ángel Ortiz Marín

“…Numerical experiments show that while spectral methods achieve superior efficiency in structured domains, PINNs provide flexible, mesh-free alternatives for data-driven and irregular setups. …”
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Nutritional status and risk factors for malnutrition among children aged 1–6 years in tribal communities of Malappuram district, Kerala: a cross-sectional study by Anjaly Perayil, Sreelakshmi Mohandas K

“…Parents of each child were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire along with anthropometric measurements for estimating height and weight. …”
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A qualitative study examining stressors among Respiratory Therapists in Ontario amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. by Marianne Saragosa, Farwa Goraya, Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Basem Gohar

“…We conducted a qualitative exploratory, descriptive study by conducting virtual semi-structured interviews and focus groups with RTs between March 2023 and June 2023. …”
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Relationships between income levels, lifestyles, occupational factors, and male fertility in peninsular Malaysia by Nur Fatma Hasni Majid, Suriyani Muhamad, Suhal Kusairi, Mohd Nasir Nawawi, Noor Salihah Zakaria, Roszaman Ramli

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 294 men seeking fertility treatment at fertility clinics in Terengganu, Pahang, and Kuala Lumpur from November 2021 to June 2023. Data were collected through structured questionnaires covering income levels, lifestyles, employment risks, occupational stress, and semen quality. …”
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SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol. by Maik Gollasch, Yulia Komleva, Dmitry Tsvetkov, Felix Morof, Mladen V Tzvetkov, Till Ittermann, Marcus Vollmer, Uta Zahn-Tesch, Holger Kock, Franziska Schuster, Neeltje van den Berg, Henry Völzke, Stefan Engeli, Lieven Kennes, Marwan Mannaa

“…They will undergo a comprehensive, multi-factorial geriatric assessment, along with a structured monitoring and management program aimed at preventing frailty. …”
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Predicting binge drinking among university students: Application of integrated behavioral model. by Hordofa Gutema, Yamrot Debela, Bizuayehu Walle, Kidist Reba, Tebkew Shibabaw, Tolera Disasa

“…Systematic sampling technique was used to select 422 participants. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Linear and Logistic regression models were used to predict the role of explanatory variables on behavioral intention and binge drinking, respectively. …”
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Occupational Health and Safety Hazards in Masonry Work in Sharjah City by Mohammad Khadem, Sujan Piya, Mohammad Shamsuzzaman

“…A cross-sectional research design has been carried out to gather relevant data from occupational safety and health (OSH) experts, contractors, and consultants, using semi-structured interviews and surveys. …”
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“Impact of health promotion practices on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among geriatric population in Karachi, Pakistan” by Ambreen Merchant

“…A well-structured generic HRQoL instrument (SF-36) short form was used because it has demonstrated strong reliability and validity among the elderly population, making it a suitable tool for assessing quality of life outcomes. …”
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Modeling complex systems in animal science: A pedagogical framework for new researchers by Luis Orlindo Tedeschi, Dan Tulpan, Hector M. Menendez III, Ricardo Augusto Mendonça Vieira

“…This process allows scientists to build simplified representations of complex systems while providing structured guidance specifically tailored to biological systems. …”
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Unveiling the unknown: exploring Korean anonymous organ donors’ post-donation outcomes by Chulhee Kang, Hyelim Hong, Chanmi Kim

“…The study contributes new cultural and empirical insights to the field of organ donation and highlights the need for supportive interventions—including psychosocial counseling and structured follow-up—for donors at greater risk of adverse experiences.…”
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Plant attribute extraction: An enhancing three-stage deep learning model for relational triple extraction. by Zhihao Zong, Hongtao Shan, Gaoyu Zhang, George Xianzhi Yuan, Shuyi Zhang

“…Manual extraction of this information is highly inefficient due to a fact that it not only takes considerable time but also increases the likelihood of overlooking relevant details. To convert textual data into structured information, we extract relational triples in the form of (subject, relation, object), where the subject represents the names of plants, the object represents the plant attributes, and the relation represents the classification of plant attributes. …”
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Explaining the Experiences of The Elderly from Pre-Hospital Emergency Services in Shiraz by Leila Vali, Hojat Farehmandnia, Ahmadreza Mohammadpour

“…Methods:
This qualitative study was conducted in two phases. In Phase 1, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 elderly participants using purposeful and snowball sampling until data saturation was achieved. …”
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Exploring the frontier of dental education: a cross-sectional study of VR simulation and manikin-based training at Ziauddin university by Ammarah Muhammad Nauman, Sidra Mohiuddin, Maryam Panhwar, Yousra Altaf

“…Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted at Ziauddin University College of Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan, involving 229 dental students enrolled in various levels of the BDS program. A structured questionnaire assessed students’ experiences and perceptions of VR simulation and manikin training. …”
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Development of digital comics to improve reading comprehension and self-efficacy of grade V students by Adisty Ameliya Putri, Sri Sukasih

“…The digital comics were designed using Canva and distributed interactively through Heyzine, incorporating structured narrative elements and visual appeal to support literacy development. …”
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Psychosocial Health of the Badjao People During COVID-19 in Jolo, Philippines: An Exploratory Study by Zhendra T. Masong, Hamdoni K. Pangandaman

“…Methods: This study used an exploratory qualitative design. Guided semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 purposively selected Badjao respondents from Barangay Bus-Bus, Jolo-Sulu, Philippines. …”
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Pluralistic Ignorance and Non-Use of Modern Contraceptives in Southwestern Nigeria: A Qualitative Study Using the Social Norms Theory by Olutomiwa Binuyo

“…This elicits the notion that social expectations within reference networks could influence the use of modern contraceptives (MCs) in Nigeria. Methods: 16 structured qualitative interviews were used to gather the beliefs, attitudes and social expectations of the respondents as regards the non-use of MCs between March and June 2020. …”
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Awareness among the Patients of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media about the Disease and its Complications by Sheikh Ishaq Ahmed Qureshi, Muhammad Arshad Chohan, Hassaan Uddin Hassan, Sana Arshad Chohan

“…The data was analyzed using SPSS 18. Results: Majority(48.8 %) patients were 15 to 30 years of age. …”
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BILSEM Geography Teachers' Evaluations on their Branches by Ufuk Sözcü, Erkan Dündar, Abdullah Türker

“…The study involved 53 out of 64 geography teachers working in BILSEM centers across Turkey, and data were collected through a semi-structured interview form consisting of 7 questions. …”
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Skin shade and relationships: how colourism pits Black and mixed Black-White women against each other by Aisha Phoenix, Nadia Craddock

“…Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsAnalysis generated four main themes. …”
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