Pharmacotherapy of autoimmune rheumatic diseases – from monoclonal antibodies to CAR T cells: 20 years later by E. L. Nasonov, A. G. Rumyantsev, M. Yu. Samsonov

“…Autoimmunity is a pathological process associated with a violation of immunological tolerance to normal structural components of the body (autoantigens), associated with the predominance of active (adaptive) immunity and manifested by hyperproduction of autoantibodies. …”
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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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Feasibility of an artificial intelligence phone call for postoperative care following cataract surgery in a diverse population: two phase prospective study protocol by Sarah Khavandi, Ernest Lim, Aisling Higham, Nick de Pennington, Amin Hatamnejad, Sohel Somani, Eric S Tam, Hannah H Chiu

“…A random sample of patients will undergo the System Usability Scale followed by an extended semi-structured interview. The primary outcome of agreement between Dora and the supervisor will be assessed using the kappa statistic. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards oral health in parents and teachers of kindergarten students: a cross-sectional survey by Liang Wang, Jiayan Fan, Hongyan Gao, Jijun Chen, Yuyuan Shi, Danhua Ma, Xinyu Xia

“…The structural equation model suggested a direct positive influence of attitude (β=0.27, p<0.001) and knowledge (β=0.51, p<0.001) on practice. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Psycho-linguistic and educational challenges in Teaching Chinese (Mandarin) Language: voices from None-Chinese teachers of Mandarin language by Lei Pan, Dan Sun, Yumei Zou, Yi Cao, Jingxian Zhang, Fangfang Li

“…Methodology The research methodology employed for this study involved the use of semi-structured interviews conducted with 15 Mandarin language teachers, who were chosen through theoretical sampling. …”
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Exploring barriers to rehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord injury: a qualitative study in Iran by Farhad Nosrati Nejad, Mehdi Basakha, Abdurrahman Charkazi, Abdullatif Esmaeili

“…Fourteen participants were purposefully selected from the Golestan province (north of Iran) until data saturation was reached. Semi-structured interviews were conducted during the summer and fall of 2023, recorded, transcribed, and subjected to rigorous thematic analysis. …”
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Impact of introducing a capacity-based mental health law in Norway: qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives by Jacob Jorem, Reidun Førde, Tonje Lossius Husum, Jørgen Dahlberg, Reidar Pedersen

“…Aims To explore the impact of introducing a capacity-based mental health law governing involuntary care and treatment. Method Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted in 2018 with 60 purposively sampled stakeholders, including patients, families, health professionals and lawyers. …”
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Healthcare professionals’ perspective on collaboration with traditional medical practitioners in HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis care in rural Ethiopia by Mamo Feyissa Senbeta, Teferi Gedif Fenta, Kaleab Asres, Tsige Gebremariam

“…HCPs working directly in HIV and TB clinics in five health facilities were purposively included. Data were collected between March 5 and April 30, 2022, through in-depth interviews using semi-structured questionnaires. …”
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Smokeless, not harmless: Understanding Naswar's cardiovascular risks in the northwestern Pakistan by Ihsanur Rahman, Fayaz Ahmad, Naveed Sadiq

“…Consecutive sampling facilitated data collection through interviews using pre-structured questionnaire. …”
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Consumer perceptions and preferences of pharmacist-led professional services and attributes in Australia: a qualitative focus group study by Ruth Webster, Suzanne Robinson, Richard Norman, Laura Thomas, Ajay Karia, Tin Fei Sim

“…Objective This study investigates consumer views of pharmacist-led professional services in Australia, emphasising factors influencing their uptake and attributes valued by users.Design Semi-structured online focus groups explored the awareness, experiences and expectations of pharmacists and pharmacy professional services. …”
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Barriers and Support for Family Caregivers in Caring for Older Adults with Dementia: A Qualitative Study in Indonesia by Rita Hadi Widyastuti, Junaiti Sahar, Etty Rekawati, Aria Kekalih

“…Inclusion criteria included primary family caregivers who provided care for four hours per day for at least six months, were proficient in Indonesian, assisted older adults in daily activities, and were capable of expressing their experiences. Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the Colaizzi method.   …”
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Genome-wide association study of CSF levels of 59 alzheimer's disease candidate proteins: significant associations with proteins involved in amyloid processing and inflammation. by John S K Kauwe, Matthew H Bailey, Perry G Ridge, Rachel Perry, Mark E Wadsworth, Kaitlyn L Hoyt, Lyndsay A Staley, Celeste M Karch, Oscar Harari, Carlos Cruchaga, Benjamin J Ainscough, Kelly Bales, Eve H Pickering, Sarah Bertelsen, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Anne M Fagan, David M Holtzman, John C Morris, Alison M Goate

“…SNPs associated with ACE, IL6R and MMP3 protein levels are located within the coding regions of the corresponding structural gene. The SNPs associated with CSF levels of CCL4 and CCL2 are located in known chemokine binding proteins. …”
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Antenatal care quality and pregnancy outcomes in the northern region of Ghana: a mixed-methods analysis by Emmanuel Akolgo Abanga, Andrew Mpagwuni Ziblim, Michael Boah

“…A thematic analysis approach was used to analyse the qualitative data, ensuring the robustness and reliability of our findings. …”
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Digital technologies as enablers of universal design for learning: higher education students' perceptions in the context of SDG4 by María Guadalupe Veytia Bucheli, José Gómez-Galán, Maritza Librada Cáceres Mesa, Luis López Catalán

“…Building on universal design concepts, UDL is structured around three neurological learning systems (affective, recognition, and strategic) and advocates three corresponding principles: multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. …”
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Academic formation and permanent education: influences on leadership styles of nurses Formação acadêmica e educação permanente: influências nos estilos de liderança de enfermeiros... by Karen Cristina Kades Andrigue, Leticia de Lima Trindade, Simone Coelho Amestoy

“…Six nurses from the hospital network of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, participated in this study and typified different leadership styles. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Thematic Analysis. …”
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The Impact of Digital Tourism Marketing Dimensions on Attracting Domestic Tourism in Saudi Arabia

“…The participants were drawn from different regions to ensure diverse representations. A structured questionnaire was designed and statistically tested to ensure clarity and reliability. …”
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Purchase intention of Millennial Muslims toward B2C e-commerce by Nur Rizqi Febriandika, Luthfiyatillah, Syed Marwan Mujahid bin Syed Azman

“…This study investigates the factors that influence Millennial Muslim consumers’ purchase intentions on B2C e-commerce in Indonesia using structural equation modeling. The respondents in this study were taken from the Millennial generation of e-commerce users. …”
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The Assessment of Students’ Perception Regarding the Learning Experience in the Virtual Pharmacology Laboratory by Bandar T. Alenezi, Elhassan Hussein Eltom, Muhammad Jan, Samah Gaafar Alshygi, Rahma Hamayun, Syed Sajid Shah, Ekramy Elmorsy

“…Materials and Methods: The study was conducted through distribution of a structured self-administered questionnaire of three sections covering satisfaction of participants regarding the virtual pharmacology classes, their effect on students’ performance, and the attitude of students toward the virtual classes. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators in Accessing HIV Prevention Services for Men Having Sex with Men (MSM): A Comprehensive Analysis by Felix Sanni, Roger Abang, Godwin Emmanuel, Abiye Kalaiwo, Olugbemi Motilewa, Paul Amechi, Paul Umoh, Bartholomew Boniface Ochonye

“…Method: In-depth interviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and structured questionnaires were used to interview urban and rural Nigerian men having sex with men (MSM) aged 18 and older. …”
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