Assessing the impact of an evidence- and consensus-based guideline for controlling SARS-CoV-2 transmission in German schools on decision-making processes: a multi-component qualita... by Katharina Wabnitz, Mike Rueb, Eva A. Rehfuess, Brigitte Strahwald, Lisa M. Pfadenhauer

“…Methods This study comprised three components: (1) we sent inquiries according to the Freedom of Information Acts of each Federal State to ministries of education, family, and health. (2) We conducted semi-structured interviews with individuals involved in decision-making regarding school measures in two Federal States, and (3) we undertook semi-structured interviews with members of the guideline panel. …”
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Social support and self-management activation among older adult chronic disease patients in China: the chain mediating role of acceptance of illness and fatigue by Shi Qing Zhang, Man Deng, Xue Jun Xu, Yue Yang, Shuang Zhao, Jianxin Yue, Yong Xia Chen, Fu Zhi Wang, Xiumu Yang, Xiumu Yang

“…Further analysis using structural equation modeling (SEM) demonstrated that the model exhibited a good fit (RMSEA = 0.076, p < 0.05). …”
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Systematic review of dietary salt reduction policies: Evidence for an effectiveness hierarchy? by Lirije Hyseni, Alex Elliot-Green, Ffion Lloyd-Williams, Chris Kypridemos, Martin O'Flaherty, Rory McGill, Lois Orton, Helen Bromley, Francesco P Cappuccio, Simon Capewell

“…To facilitate comparisons between the interventions, the extracted data were categorised using nine stages along the agentic/structural continuum, from "downstream": dietary counselling (for individuals, worksites or communities), through media campaigns, nutrition labelling, voluntary and mandatory reformulation, to the most "upstream" regulatory and fiscal interventions, and comprehensive strategies involving multiple components.…”
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Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic by Ivana Živojinović, Jerbelle Elomina, Helga Pülzl, Karen Calanasan, Isidora Dabić, Rannveig Ólafsdóttir, Sten Siikavuopio, Audun Iversen, Roy Robertsen, Jarle Bjerke, Sigrid Engen, Hans Tommervik, Ragnheidur Bogadóttir, Sara Moioli, Seija Tuulentie, Pasi Rautio, Kristine Lynge-Pedersen, Gun Lidestav, Anna Guðrún Edvardsdòttir, Vigdis Nygaard

“…This study addresses this gap by examining the impacts of economic activities on local communities. Using secondary data and semi-structured interviews from 15 hubs in five European Arctic countries, the study draws on locally relevant insights. …”
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Fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations during music-evoked autobiographical memories in neurotypical older adults by Teresa Lesiuk, Kaitlyn Dillon, Giulia Ripani, Ioannis Iliadis, Gabriel Perez, Bonnie Levin, Xiaoyan Sun, Roger McIntosh

“…In addition to a T1 structural scan, neuroimaging data were collected while participants listened to familiar music (MEAM retrieval) versus unfamiliar music.ResultsWhen listening to familiar compared to unfamiliar music, greater fALFF activation patterns were observed in the right parahippocampal gyrus, controlling for age and GMV. …”
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Public policy and sustainability: How green core competence, government trust, and policy satisfaction influence green R&D investments in the private sector by Fadi Abdelfattah, Mohammed Salah, Khalid Dahleez, Riyad Darwazeh, Hussam Al Halbusi

“…Grounded in Dynamic Capabilities Theory and Institutional Theory, it explores the relationship between Green Product Innovation Performance (GPIP), Green Process Innovation Performance (GPcIP), Green Core Competence (GCC), and Green Research and Development (R&D) Investments. Data collected from 214 top management personnel across diverse industries in Oman were examined via Structural Equation Modeling. …”
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In Vitro Antioxidant, Antithrombotic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Bioactive Metabolites Extracted from Kiwi and Its By-Products by Anastasia Maria Moysidou, Konstantina Cheimpeloglou, Spyridoula Ioanna Koutra, Vasileios Manousakis, Anna Ofrydopoulou, Katie Shiels, Sushanta Kumar Saha, Alexandros Tsoupras

“…Polar lipid structural analysis revealed a predominance of phospholipids with unsaturated fatty acids at the sn-2 position. …”
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Knowledge and perceptions towards organic farming: a case of pineapple farmers in central Uganda by S. Nalubwama, F. Bagamba, F. Kabi, Z. Nampijja, M. Kiggundu, K. Kamatara, N. Kwikiriza, D. Nampanzira, A. Nalunga, V. Lutwama, J. Nasaka

“…Through multi-stage sampling procedures, purposive and random techniques were applied at different stages to select participants from both Luwero and Kayunga districts in central Uganda. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence of Substance Use and Associated Factors Among Secondary School Students in Marrakech Region, Morocco by Abdelmounaim Baslam, Samia Boussaa, Karima Raoui, Hamid Kabdy, Abdelfatah Aitbaba, Loubna El Yazouli, Rachida Aboufatima, Abderrahman Chait

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 300 participants surveyed using a structured questionnaire. Data were collected using the Mediterranean School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (MedSPAD) to assess substance use, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to diagnose substance use disorders (SUDs), and the Early Trauma Inventory Self-Report Short Form (ETISR-SF) to identify childhood maltreatment, as well as socio-demographic characteristics. …”
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Influence of Smartphone Usage on development of Sexuality among Late Adolescent Boys in Health Sciences Colleges of South India [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Sara J Ommen, Preeti M Galagali, Sharath M Manya, Prasanna Mithra, Jayashree K

“…Background Better affordability of data plans and an increase in “budget” smartphones have resulted in an exponential rise in internet and smartphone users. …”
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Finnish version of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) by Lucas Arrais Campos, Terhi Kaikkonen, Kaisa Ylitervo, Leena Ylikontiola, Anna-Sofia Silvola

“…Psychometric properties were estimated using factorial validity (confirmatory factor analysis [CFA]), convergent validity (Average Variance Extracted [AVE]), and reliability (αordinal and ω). Structural Equation Model estimated the effect of demographic characteristics on malocclusion impact. …”
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Study of Lysozyme Activity in Bird Egg Whites by Fluorescence Polarization Assay Using Chitooligosaccharide Tracer by Liliya I. Mukhametova, Dmitry O. Zherdev, Anton N. Kuznetsov, Olga N. Yudina, Sergei A. Eremin, Vadim B. Krylov, Nikolay E. Nifantiev

“…Lysozyme activity in the egg whites of duck, goose, turkey, peacock, and ostrich eggs has not been detected by using the obtained chitooligosaccharide tracers, which may be related to the structural features of lysozyme in different bird species. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Stunting Among Children 0-59 Months in Rubirizi District-A Cross Sectional Study by Mubangizi Kizito, Noel Kansiime, Calvin Cherop, Fred Bagenda

“…Simple random sampling was used to select villages and caregivers. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Fishers' interactions with endangered “rhinorays” in Karimunjawa National Park, and factors influencing willingness to engage in pro‐conservation behavior by Faqih Akbar Alghozali, Ashma Hanifah, Muhammad Wiralaga Dwi Gustianto, Maula Nadia, Taufiq Qur'rohman, Kinanti Amalia Niloperbowo, Diah P. Suyanto, Muhammad Ichsan, Andhika Prasetyo, Mahardika Rizqi Himawan, Hollie Booth

“…As such, it is important to understand the social and ecological dimensions of risk to rhinorays to identify feasible conservation interventions. We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 162 small‐scale fishers in Karimunjawa National Park (KJNP), Indonesia. …”
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Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months Seeking Medical Care at Kyegegwa Hospital, Kyegegwa District, Uganda by Proscovia Nakabuusu, Bridget Taremwa, Mubangizi Kizito, Noel Kansiime, Fred Bagenda, Calvin Cherop, Rashid Mugabe

“…Qualitative and quantitative data was analysed using Nvivo and STATA respectively following export from Excel. …”
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Development and usability testing of a preliminary web-based application for the clinical implementation of blood flow restriction: a mixed methods pilot study by Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Erich J. Petushek, Erich J. Petushek, John J. Durocher, John McDaniel, Steven J. Elmer

“…Afterward, perceived usability was assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and semi-structured interviews analyzed through thematic analysis.ResultsAll task scenarios were successfully completed in an average time of 2.3 ± 1.2 min. …”
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Effect of atomic ratio of ions on the particle diffusion and permeability of carbon nanotubes in reverse electrodialysis process using molecular dynamics simulation by Ali B.M. Ali, Karwan Hussein Qader, Murtadha M. Al-Zahiwat, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Soheil Salahshour, S. Mohammad Sajadi, Ali Mokhtarian

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A novel missense pathogenic variant c.9455T > G (p.L3152R) in CDH23 underlies autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss by Ladan Sadeghian, Marziyeh Hoseinzadeh, Mohammad reza Pourreza, Saeed Khalili, Najmeh Fattahi, Mohammad Amin Tabatabaiefar

“…This study aimed to identify the genetic cause of autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss (ARNSHL) in a large Iranian family using next-generation sequencing and structural bioinformatics. Methods After a comprehensive clinical evaluation of a large family with a history of HL the GJB2 gene was sequenced, and 7 loci were screened through genetic linkage analysis. …”
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The smart senior care demand in China in the context of active ageing: a qualitative study with multiple perspectives by Qiyuan Huang, Fang Liu, Song Ge, Shuang Teng, Xiang Wu, Xiao Zhang, Zhe Qu, Ying Li, Aming Wang, Mei Li, Xianping Tang, Xianping Tang

“…This study aimed to explore the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders of smart senior care in China in the context of active aging.MethodsThis is a qualitative descriptive study, in which 21 semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2021 and March 2022. …”
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Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
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