Mediating role of overweight perception in the relationship between healthy eating habits and negative physical health: a multigroup analysis by sex by Cristian Ramos-Vera, Miguel Basauri-Delgado, Christian Casas-Gálvez, Norma Del Carmen Gálvez-Díaz, Jacksaint Saintila, Yaquelin E. Calizaya-Milla

“…Methods A cross-sectional study with a predictive approach was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM). Data were analyzed from 4032 participants (58.16% women and 41.84% men) from the 2019 Health Information National Trends Survey 5 (HINTS-5)-Cycle 3. …”
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Improving remote sensing dehazing quality through local hybrid correction and optimization of atmospheric attenuation model based on wavelength by Daihong Zhao, Kun Shi, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Meixiang Chen

“…An effective dehazing technique and a precise atmospheric attenuation model are fundamental to acquiring real-time ground data with high fidelity. The dark channel prior (DCP) is a widely used method for improving visibility in hazy conditions, but it often results in reduced image clarity and artifacts, that limit its practical utility. …”
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Utilizing Residual Industrial Waste as Sustainable Adsorbents for the Removal of Indigo Carmine from Contaminated Water by Amina Ghedjemis, Maya Kebaili, Kamel Hebbache, Cherif Belebchouche, El Hadj Kadri

“…The analysis of the kinetic data revealed that the pseudo-second-order model provides the best fit for the experimental results, indicating that this mechanism predominates in the sorption of the pollutant onto the three adsorbents. …”
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Ability to form duplexes as a factor of intracellular microRNA distribution by S. A. Kuzmichev, A. V. Komelkov, E. M. Tchevkina

“…The regulation of the content of mature microRNAs (miRNAs) in different cell compartments – the nucleus (N) and the cytoplasm (C) – makes it possible to control their availability for participation in RNA-mediated interference processes. Structurally different miRNAs, processed from different precursors (pre-miRNA), can form duplexes between molecules containing complementary sequences. …”
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Effectiveness of nurses’ training about mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes by Mohammed F. Alharbi, Salwa A. Marzouk, Nojoud Alrashidi, Mohammed H. Abu-Alghayth, Eman A. Mater, Marwa A. Ibrahim, Huwida Hamdy Abdelmonem, Hanan A. Mohammed, Shadia A. Syan, Aml S. Abdelrahem, Ahlam D. Alshehri, Shimaa M. Moursy, Abeer A. Almowafy, Faransa A. Ahmed

“…The infants were divided into two groups: 32 weaned by trained nurses (study group) and 32 weaned by standard methods (control group). Data was collected using a structured questionnaire about the nurses and neonates. …”
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Quantifying Temporal Dynamics in Global Cyber Threats: A GPT-Driven Framework for Risk Forecasting and Strategic Intelligence by Fahim Sufi, Musleh Alsulami

“…The methodology integrates a hybrid data acquisition pipeline with GPT-based AI classification to construct a structured, high-dimensional dataset comprising 11,497 cybersecurity incidents spanning from October 2023 to March 2025. …”
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Emergency physician perspectives on using telehealth with older adults during COVID‐19: A qualitative study by Natalie M. Davoodi, Kevin Chen, Maria Zou, Melinda Li, Frances Jiménez, Terrie Fox Wetle, Elizabeth M. Goldberg

“…Methods Using a semi‐structured interview guide, we conducted 30‐min interviews. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown Dietary Diversity among Urban Households in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria by Solomon Taiwo Folorunso, Ruth Alabi, Omolola Stephen-Adamu, Godfrey Onuwa

“…A multistage sampling technique was used to select 265 households. Data was collected using well-structured questionnaire. …”
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Edible oil consumption in Puducherry: A sequential exploratory mixed methods study by Sombuddha Biswas, Athira Menon, Namita Patel, Chandru Sivamani, Haripriya Sundaramoorthy, Subitha Lakshminarayanan

“…The quantitative phase involved a structured questionnaire and a 24-h dietary recall administered to 205 adults, selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. …”
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Effect of counseling intervention on symptoms, pain acceptance and psychological wellbeing among patients with fibromyalgia by Ayman Muhammad Kamel Senosy, Hoda Sayed Mohamed Abd El Naby, Eman Ahmed Elhaweet, Basma ElAraby El-Feqi

“…Design A quasi-experimental (study and control group pre/post-test) design included 120 patients with fibromyalgia during their follow-up visits to the outpatient rheumatology clinic at El-Demerdash Hospital affiliated with Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. Tools for data collection (1) Structured Interview Questionnaire for Patients with Fibromyalgia, (2) Pain Acceptance Questionnaire, (3) Psychological well-being Questionnaire. …”
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Exploring the impact of smoking on mental health: A cross-sectional analysis in a district-level university in Bangladesh by Md. Ahsan Habib, Md. Sagor Islam, Isteaq Kabir Sifat, Md. Earfan Ali Khondaker, Md. Kaderi Kibria

“…Methods A representative sample of 300 students from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Bangladesh participated in this study, selected through a two-stage sampling method. Data collection took place between 1 August and 30 September 2023, employing a self-structured questionnaire. …”
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Balancing and compensating extractions in primary teeth: How age, gender, and clinical setting shape pediatric dentists’ preferences by Eser Rengin Nalbantoglu, Parmjit Singh

“…Subjects and Methods: A structured online survey was distributed to 288 BSPD members. …”
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Exploring graduate students’ use of generative artificial intelligence in Ghana: insights from an extended UTAUT2 model, PLS-SEM, IPMA and fsQCA by Iddrisu Salifu, Francis Arthur, Bernard Yaw Sekyi Acquah, Ernest Opoku, Sharon Abam Nortey, Eric Boateng

“…Using a cross-sectional data from 415 graduate students in Ghana, this study employed the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), importance-performance map analysis (IPMA), and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) for the analytical approach. …”
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Diabetes mellitus among HIV patients on ART at Woldia comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast Ethiopia by Alene Geteneh, Seada Muhammed, Selamyhun Tadesse, Aragaw Tesfaye, Solomon Rega, Sirak Biset, Mulugeta Kiros

“…A total of 253 HIV patients on ART for at least six months were randomly selected. Data were collected via structured questionnaires, clinical measurements, and medical record reviews. …”
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Exploring feasible factors to improve the practice of chronic kidney disease prevention among healthcare professionals in syria: a Q-methodology study by Fatema Ahmed, Qingyuan Ye, Li Li, Waleed Ksebe, Ruiyang Xu, Haya Radwan, Chen Wu, Kefang Wang

“…To analyze the data, KADE software, which includes techniques of principal component analysis and factor rotation, was used. …”
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Transtheoretical Model-based Interventions are Effective in Promoting Healthy Behaviors Related to Modifiable Risk Factors of Noncommunicable Diseases: A Systematic Review by Salwa B. El-Sobkey, Bassem M. Fouda, Radwa S. Ahmed, Dalia G. El-Sayed

“…The transtheoretical model (TTM) offers a structured approach to behavior change, identifying stages of readiness and change processes. …”
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Building a Sakinah Family of Qur'anic Memorizers: A Strategic Approach and Dynamics in the Framework of Contemporary Islamic Family Law by Digdo Aji Mukti, Zamakhsyari bin Hasballah Thaib, Fahrozi, Muh Zaitun Ardi, M. Fijar Ishlahul Ummah

“…Methods – This research utilized a phenomenological study to gain in-depth insight into the informants' experiences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with three couples who memorize the Qur'an and work as teachers at Roudlatul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School. …”
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Investigating the Current and Desired Status of Factors Influencing the Medical Universities’ Participation in the Development of Moocs from the Virtual Education Experts’ Viewpoin... by Azita Barzehkar, Zahra Karimian, Manoosh Mehrabi

“…Results: The comparison between the current and desired status of the components revealed significant differences in the cultural components (P<0.001, t=32.54), structural components (P<0.001, t=31.47), political components (P<0.001, t=32.05), and human resources (P< 0.001, t=34.66). …”
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Patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Brazilian schoolchildren: analysis based on types of behavior by Lizziane Andrade Dias, Gilmar Mercês de Jesus, Graciete Oliveira Vieira

“…Participants self-reported PA, SB, and weekly attendance PEC in an online questionnaire. Data on age and school shift were gathered from the Municipal Education Department. …”
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Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among febrile children under 15 years at Bududa General Hospital, Eastern Uganda by Benson Okongo, Daisy Asiimwe, Clinton Olong, Enoch Muwanguzi, Robert Wagubi

“…Informed consent was obtained from parents/guardians before 250 febrile children below 15 years were enrolled in this study. A structured questionnaire was administered to parents/guardians to collect sociodemographic characteristics and identify factors associated with malaria. …”
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