It helps to talk: A guiding framework (TRUST) for peer support in delivering mental health care for adolescents living with HIV. by Carol Wogrin, Nicola Willis, Abigail Mutsinze, Silindweyinkosi Chinoda, Ruth Verhey, Dixon Chibanda, Sarah Bernays

“…There are potential risks for peer supporters, including being overwhelmed by engaging with and feeling responsible for resolving relationally and structurally complex problems, which warrant considerable supervision. …”
Get full text

Synergistic effects of neuroprotective drugs with intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in acute ischemic stroke: A Bayesian network meta-analysis. by Chun Dang, Qinxuan Wang, Yijia Zhuang, Qian Li, Yaoheng Lu, Ying Xiong, Li Feng

“…This study conducted a structured search of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Wanfang Data, and CNKI databases from their inception to March 2024. …”
Get full text

From vocational to graduation: A mixed methods study of support needs for vocational learners pursuing post-graduate education in South Africa by Debbi Groome, Charmaine Cunningham

“…The first phase was conducted in 2021 and involved an analysis of grades followed by semi-structured interviews to obtain qualitative insights. …”
Get full text

Relationships Between Self-Reported Sleep Quality, Quantity and Timing on Workdays vs Work-Free Days and Lifestyle Factors in Healthy Adults by Aslamyar D, Pilz LK, von Gall C

“…However, rather than accommodating these needs, everyday life is often structured around rigid societal times that can result in sleep deficits and poor sleep quality. …”
Get full text

Accessibility and competency development: student experiences of a simulated practicum in postgraduate psychology training by Jaeva Shelley, Adam J. Rock, Nicola Schutte, Suzanne M. Cosh, Kylie Rice

“…The present study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of postgraduate professional psychology students completing a fully simulated practicum.Method Seven semi-structured focus groups were conducted, in which students (N = 30) shared their perspectives of competency development within a simulated practicum, benefits, and challenges, of a simulated practicum. …”
Get full text

Active screening technological model of cardiac rhythm disturbances (experience of Moscow polyclinic) by E. V. Sorokina, N. P. Lyamina, A. A. Tyazhelnikov, O. A. Mamontova, P. N. Kuzmin

“…This study is devoted to the study of the structure of cardiac arrhythmias detected in the process of active screening using a portable ECG recorder in patients of the State Budgetary Institution of Healthcare "Consultative and Diagnostic Polyclinic No. 121 of the DZM" (hereinafter – KDP No. 121). …”
Get full text

Challenges and opportunities for breast cancer early detection among rural dwelling women in Segamat District, Malaysia: A qualitative study. by Désirée Schliemann, Wilfred Mok Kok Hoe, Devi Mohan, Pascale Allotey, Daniel D Reidpath, Min Min Tan, Nur Aishah Mohd Taib, Michael Donnelly, Tin Tin Su

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Individual semi-structured interviews with 22 people (health professionals, cancer survivors, community volunteers and member from a non-governmental organization) and four focus group discussions (n = 22 participants) with women from a local community were conducted. …”
Get full text

Investigating trititrigia cultivation in a semiarid zone by Yu. F. Lachuga, B. Ch. Meskhi, V. I. Pakhomov, Yu. A. Semenikhina, S. I. Kambulov, D. V. Rudoy, T. A. Maltseva

“…Using two crops as examples, the biometric data of trititrigia plants, yield structure elements, combine yield and drought resistance were studied. …”
Get full text

Navigating Pluralism in Medicine: Healthcare Practices Among Older Adults in West Manggarai, Indonesia by Puri Swastika Gusti Krisna, Fajar Nurcahyo

“…A qualitative approach was used, involving semi-structured&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">interviews with 10 older adults from Pantar village, selected through purposive sampling. …”
Get full text

Mapping existing research on flushing peripheral vascular catheters: a scoping review protocol by Liping Liu, Peter J Carr, Orlaith Hernon, Jiaxin Deng, Catriona Duggan, Leo R Quinlan, Zina Alfahl

“…Two independent reviewers will screen the records and extract data based on the review questions. The reporting will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews, with the results and discussion structured according to the Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice and Research recommendations framework.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval is not required for this study. …”
Get full text

Percepciones del profesorado de Educación Física de Secundaria en Andalucía: metodología y expresión corporal (Teacher perceptions of school physical education in Andalusia: method... by Manuel Villard Aijón, Manuel Tomás Abad Robles, Mar Montávez Martín, Estefanía Castillo Viera

“…Data were analyzed with SPSS 20, in a descriptive way. …”
Get full text

Genome-wide identification and analysis of the FLA gene family in maize (Zea mays L.) and its expression in response to abiotic stresses by Yongyan Cao, Xuanxuan Chen, Bo Wei, Tuo Zeng, Hongcheng Wang, Bin Zhu, Xuye Du, Lei Gu

“…Homologous evolutionary analysis classified 109 FLAs from maize (27 ZmFLAs), rice (27 OsFLAs), wheat (34 TaFLAs), and Arabidopsis (21 AtFLAs) into three groups. The gene structure and protein domain of the ZmFLAs in the same subfamily were highly conserved. …”
Get full text

Effect of health education on knowledge, perception, and intended contraceptive use for family planning among university students in Pakistan by Ramesh Kumar, Maliha Anwar, Nawal Naeem, Muhammad Asim, Reya Kumari, Sathirakorn Pongpanich

“…A self-administered and structured questionnaire comprising variables on knowledge level and intended contraceptive use was conducted among randomly selected students (n = 396). …”
Get full text

Changes in biomechanical properties of the cornea after modified transepithelial crosslinking by I. B. Medvedev, V. Ju. Evgrafov, S. N. Bagrov, R. S. Kemov, N. N. Dergacheva

“…Our data indicate promising application in the clinic of this modification of transepithelial crosslinking.…”
Get full text

Clinical and radiological characteristics of the course of the newly diagnosed tuberculosis spondylitis in adults and the effectiveness of the main course of antimycobacterial ther... by О. М. Raznatovska, V. V. Bezdenezhnyi, V. I. Mozolyuk

“…It was established that for the period of 2001–2015 the frequency of cases of newly diagnosed tuberculosis spondylitis in the total structure of osteoarticular tuberculosis was 74.1%. …”
Get full text

Revisiting the Control Systems of Autonomous Vehicles in the Agricultural Sector: A Systematic Literature Review by Vinayambika S. Bhat, Yong Wang

“…Unlike previous reviews that primarily classify algorithms based on technical specifications alone, this study uniquely maps these algorithms to real-world agricultural challenges, providing a structured framework that aligns control methodologies with practical implementation scenarios. …”
Get full text

An Investigation Study About Characteristics of Fitness Centres in Tirana City by Aida Bendo, Rando Kukeli

“…Methodology: The researchers used descriptive survey research in this study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
Get full text

Stakeholder Communication on Destination Branding through Three Destination Axes in the Musi River Tourism Area, South Sumatra, Indonesia by Agustin Rozalena, Mahendra Wijaya, Prahastiwi Utari, Andre Novie Rahmanto

“…The sampling technique was purposive sampling, and eight people were deliberately selected to be interviewed in a semi-structured, in-depth manner and observed. Data analysis used the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana Interactive Model. …”
Get full text

COVID‐19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors Among Persons With Disabilities in Ghana's Ashanti Region by Abdul‐Aziz Seidu, Irene G. Ampomah, Theophilus I. Emeto

“…Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among 402 PWDs in two districts of the Ashanti Region of Ghana from December 2021 to March 2022. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (binary logistic regression). …”
Get full text

Nutritional myths in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes: a pilot study by Didem Gunes Kaya, Sabriye Arslan, Emine Yassıbaş, Feride Ayyıldız, Elvan Bayramoglu, Hande Turan, Olcay Evliyaoglu

“…Conclusion Improved knowledge about nutrition myths is associated with better metabolic control among adolescents and young adults with T1DM. Structured education programs tailored to this population may contribute to improved glycemic outcomes. …”
Get full text