Tough choices: the experience of family members of critically ill patients participating in ECMO treatment decision-making: a descriptive qualitative study by Xiangying Yang, Yao Lin, Amao Tang, Xiaokang Zeng, Weiying Dai, Qian Zhang, Li Ning

“…Methods A descriptive qualitative study. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview method and analysed using traditional content analysis approaches. …”
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VERY LOW CALORIE DIETS AFFECT LONG TERM WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Sheila Amara Putri, Shintia Yunita Arini, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, S.Gz, MPH, Ardyanisa Raihan Kusuma, Anisah Firdaus Rahmawati, Mutiara Arsya Wijanarko, Norfezah Md Nor, Nadiatul Syima Mohd Shahid

“…Longer and fewer-calorie VLCDs lead to more significant weight reduction, but maintaining long-term success requires a structured weight management program. VLCD benefits include improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fat, and better heart function, but it may have temporary negative effects on metabolism, aortic elasticity, constipation, sensitivity to cold, headache, and dizziness. …”
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Synthesis and molecular modeling of new triazole-bithiazole conjugates as antimicrobial agents by Hadeer Mattar, Gadeer R.S. Ashour, Mansoor Alsahag, Ali Alisaac, Matokah M. Abualnaja, Adel I. Alalawy, Fatmah O. Sefrji, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly

“…The various spectroscopic techniques, such as IR, NMR and MS, confirmed the suggested chemical structure of isolated hybrids. The DFT studies of the produced derivatives revealed twisted configuration except for the parent 2, how was planar. …”
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Development of a family-community interaction programme in the treatment of women with postpartum depression: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Shanshan Wang, Panpan Wang, Peng Wang, Rui Ma, Di Zhao, Huashan Yang, Panpan Guo, Shiguang Wang, Meilan Niu, Yi Yun, Chuqiao Wu

“…The researchers, after training, will conduct semi-structured interview to collect research data. According to the integration results of qualitative research and literature review, the interaction intervention programme will be constructed and revised using the Delphi expert consultation method. …”
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Multiple-model based prediction of weekly discharge of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna by assimilating antecedent hydrological regime by Md. Abdur Rahim, Shuang Liu, Kaiheng Hu, Hao Li, Md. Anwarul Abedin, Fatima Akter

“…Weekly observed discharge and ERA5 reanalysis rainfall data with lag times from 1976 to 2022 were used for model calibration and validation. …”
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Influencer marketing’s impact on credibility and purchase intention: A study on University of Bisha students in Saudi Arabia by Mudathir Saad, Abdelrehim Awad, Adel Fathy Aziz, Talaat Rashad Shma

“…A descriptive-analytical method was utilized, the research was conducted at University of Bisha, incorporating a structured survey to gather data from 384 university students, both male and female. …”
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‘A little bit of support really, that's all I was looking for’ a qualitative study of the biographical disruption of fibromyalgia at work in the UK by Martin J. Stevens, Louise Locock, Stefanie Doebl, Zoe C. Skea, Debra Dulake, Gary J. Macfarlane, Rosemary J. Hollick

“…Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Evaluating Sampling Designs to Survey Fish Diversity in Lakes From Northern Temperate Zones by Erik García‐Machado, Eric Normandeau, Guillaume Côté, Isabeau Caza‐Allard, Charles Babin, Louis Bernatchez

“…Simple random, grid, and transect‐based sampling methods are widely used in ecological surveys to obtain an unbiased estimation of species richness and community structure. However, under certain conditions where spatial information is available, sampling design and sequencing depth can be optimized to reduce effort and cost. …”
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Genetically Similar Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni Strains and Associated Phages Display Phenotypic and Genotypic Variation Across 35 Years by Katherine M. D'Amico-Willman, Prasanna Joglekar, David F. Ritchie, Amber M. Smith, Helena Heiberger, Alejandra I. Huerta

“…The minor yet significant genetic variation among this small population of Xap strains is structured by both geographic location and response to phage infection. …”
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FsDAOD: Few-shot domain adaptation object detection for heterogeneous SAR image by Siyuan Zhao, Yong Kang, Hang Yuan, Guan Wang, Hui Wang, Shichao Xiong, Ying Luo

“…In which the small sample of data scarcity is becoming an urgent problem for researchers. …”
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Habitat fragmentation increases the risk of local extinction of small reptiles: A case study on Phrynocephalus przewalskii by Cui Yang, Yue Qi, Jiayuan Guo, Liangfei Peng, Neng Xiong, Wenya Zhang, Wei Zhao

“…We focused on Phrynocephalus przewalskii, analyzing body size, reproductive strategies, genetic structure, and diversity across three habitats with varying degrees of fragmentation. …”
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Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Wind Turbine Unit Primary Frequency Regulation Considering Multi-domain Coupling Characteristics by Zhanyang JI, Yang HU, Lingxing KONG, Ziqiu SONG, Dan DENG, Jizhen LIU

“…The results show that the state space model obtained has good interpretability, but the model structure inherently limits its approximation accuracy to a finite degree; in comparison, the temporal neural network model demonstrates a better ability to capture dynamic characteristics, providing a robust model foundation for subsequent optimization control of the unit's primary frequency modulation.…”
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Periodontal tissue changes after crown lengthening surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Samantha C. Smith, Rayner Goh, Sunyoung Ma, Getulio R. Nogueira, Momen Atieh, Andrew Tawse-Smith

“…Introduction: Crown lengthening is one of the most common periodontal surgical procedures carried out to increase the amount of supragingival tooth structure. There is a lot of literature on crown lengthening surgeries, but very few systematic reviews comparing treated and adjacent sites over a six-month period. …”
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Factors influencing HPV vaccination willingness among male college students in Jinan according to the health belief model by Yanrui Xu, Weibing Wang, Caiying Cheng, Li Yang, Chen Xing, Xiaonan Yang, Caiyun Chang, Qingbin Lu

“…Using convenience sampling, a cross-sectional survey of 3,410 male students from six Jinan universities was conducted in December 2024. The structured questionnaires collected data on demographics, HPV knowledge, and health beliefs via SPSS 27.0 with univariate and binary logistic regression analyses. …”
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A Joint Moving Target Detection Method in Video SAR Via Low-Rank Sparse Decomposition and Transformer by Hui Fang, Guisheng Liao, Yongjun Liu, Cao Zeng, Xiongpeng He, Mingming Xu

“…Finally, experiment results on Sandia National Laboratories data demonstrate that the proposed detection method outperforms other state-of-the-art methods. …”
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3D-printed device for improved membrane-based extraction procedure of xenobiotics in complex matrices by Miryam Perrucci, Erika Maria Ricci, Abuzar Kabir, Kenneth G. Furton, Marcello Locatelli

“…Constructed from inert materials, the device features a rigid, modular structure with multiple windows that securely hold various membrane-based extraction materials. …”
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Stakeholders’ perspectives on a digital myopia screening program in children: a qualitative analysis by Casper van der Zee, Janneau L. J. Claessens, Petra T. Rausch-Koster, Saskia M. Imhof, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Robert P. L. Wisse, Robert P. L. Wisse, Hilde P. A. van der Aa, Hilde P. A. van der Aa

“…PurposeThis study was aimed at identifying barriers and opportunities to use a self-administered online refractive eye test by various stakeholders of a pediatric vision screening program.MethodsThis qualitative study performed semi-structured interviews with myopic children and their parents, eye care professionals, and policymakers. …”
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Efficient and cost-effective monitoring of urban green spaces using combination of photogrammetry, LiDAR, and RTK in an iPhone-Based approach by Výbošťok Jozef, Chudá Juliána, Skladan Michal, Singh Arunima, Tomčík Daniel, Mokroš Martin

“…To ensure proper management and the optimal performance of all these functions, it is essential to closely monitor their structure: number of trees, species composition, tree size, health status, location and surrounding objects. …”
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Evaluating the automated measurement of abnormal rising and lying down behaviours in dairy cows using 3D pose estimation by Adrien Kroese, Niclas Högberg, Elena Diaz Vicuna, David Berthet, Nils Fall, Moudud Alam, Lena-Mari Tamminen

“…The structure of cubicles can hinder cows’ movements when transitioning between postures, leading to atypical motion patterns. …”
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Demoralization syndrome in elderly patients with advanced lung cancer: a multi-center study in North China by Ya Li, Wei Yang, Weiwei Feng, Lingyuan Zhang, Yikun Yao, Kai Yan, Hong Zhang, Xiaochao Wan

“…ObjectiveThis observational study sought to explore the prevalence and determinants of demoralization syndrome (DS) among elderly patients in North China diagnosed with advanced lung cancer (ALC), with the primary goal of mitigating their psychological distress.MethodsA convenience sampling approach was employed to recruit 420 ALC patients aged 60 years or older from four tertiary hospitals in North China. Data collection was carried out using structured questionnaires, which included the Chinese adaptation of the Demoralization Syndrome Scale and Perceptions of Social Support Questionnaire. …”
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