Developing an internationally-applicable service specification for continence care: systematic review, evidence synthesis and expert consensus. by Adrian S Wagg, Diane K Newman, Kai Leichsenring, Paul van Houten

“…<h4>Method</h4>Evidence was obtained from a systematic and grey literature review of published randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies reporting efficacy of continence service design at the level of the community dwelling patient with either bladder or bowel incontinence, governmental reports and policy frameworks supplemented by data from 47 semi-structured interviews with clinicians, patients, patient-representatives and policy experts from four geographies broadly representative of different healthcare systems.…”
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Effectiveness of biofilm-targeted therapy in managing and preventing dental caries: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Venkata Suresh Venkataiah, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

“…To ensure methodological robustness, quantitative synthesis of intervention effectiveness will be restricted to RCTs, while observational studies will contribute to a structured narrative synthesis. Two independent reviewers will conduct study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment using the RoB 2 tool for RCTs and ROBINS-I for observational studies. …”
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Synergizing human insight and machine learning: A dual-lens approach to uncovering healthcare research and innovation outcomes by Stijn Horck, Sanne Steens, Jermain Kaminski

“…Our study makes two primary contributions: first, it offers a new approach for future research on the factors that determine project success or failure, closely aligning with Structuration Theory. Additionally, it suggests potential efficiency improvements in theory development by enabling multiple pattern configurations within Grounded Theory. …”
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Predicting trajectories of coastal area vessels with a lightweight Slice-Diff self attention by Jinxu Zhang, Jin Liu, Xiliang Zhang, Lai Wei, Zhongdai Wu, Junxiang Wang

“…Recently, graph-based methods have also been used to predict trajectories, however processing graph-structured data introduces significant increase in computation. …”
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Digital strategies intervention and impact in promoting health education and making health decisions among individuals by Ra’ed M. Shudifat, Ali Al-samydai, Lidia Kamal Al-Halaseh, Sewar G. Shnaikat, Toqa Abu Aboud, Abdulazeez Alzuhairi, Mahmood Al-Samydai, Rudaina Othman Yousif

“…To evaluate the impact of digital advertisements on the decision to receive vaccines, take the COVID-19 vaccination as a case report. Methodology: A structured 5-axes questionnaire was distributed through a Google form and completed by 351 participants. …”
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Spatial clustering of onchocerciasis in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea by Diana Gómez-Barroso, Laura Moya, Zaida Herrador, Belén García, Justino Nguema, Policarpo Ncogo, Pilar Aparicio, Agustín Benito

“…Methodology: The survey was carried out within the framework of a wider research project entitled “Strengthening the National Programme for Control of Onchocerciasis and other Filariasis in Equatorial Guinea”. A structured questionnaire was designed to cover basic socio-demographic information and risk factors for onchocerciasis and the coordinates of household. the hydrographic network data to calculate the positive onchocerciasis rate was used. …”
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Comparison between the motor function of school-aged children with normal birth weight and children with low birth weight: a cross-sectional study by Amitava Pal, Sourav Manna, Prakash C Dhara

“…Different socio-demographic variables of the participants were studied by using a pre-structured schedule questionnaire. Gross motor function was studied by standing broad jump and vertical jump whereas fine motor function was studied by hand reaction time and speed of movement. …”
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Hesitancy toward Childhood Vaccinations: Preliminary Results from an Albanian Nursing Staff’s Investigation by Enkeleda Gjini, Mariachiara Carestia, Fabian Cenko, Daniele Di Giovanni, Irsida Mehmeti, Stefania Moramarco, Alban Yulli, Ersilia Buonomo

“…After developing a structured questionnaire, it was administered to a sample of nursing staff working in public vaccination centers in Albania (December 2020-January 2021), in order to conduct a preliminary investigation aimed at describing knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and hesitancy toward childhood vaccinations. …”
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Bidirectional Adaptation of Shared Autonomous Vehicles and Old Towns’ Urban Spaces: The Views of Residents on the Present by Sucheng Yao, Kanjanee Budthimedhee, Sakol Teeravarunyou, Xinhao Chen, Ziqiang Zhang

“…Semi-structured interviews with 27 participants reveal five key findings: (1) public trust depends on transparent decision-making and safety guarantees; (2) shared autonomous vehicles may reshape generational residential clustering; (3) the short-term parking demand remains stable, but the long-term reuse of space is feasible; (4) shared autonomous vehicles could enhance accessibility in historic cores; (5) transport systems may evolve toward intelligent, human-centered designs. …”
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Navigating the medical journey: Insights into medical students' psychological wellbeing, coping, and personality. by Aisha Ali Hawsawi, Neil Nixon, Elena Nixon

“…Quantitative data was gathered via self-report questionnaires and analysed using regression models. Additionally, qualitative insights were obtained from semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically to capture students' perceptions and experiences.…”
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Association between the urine tobacco metabolite levels and physical health in Chinese primary school students with secondhand smoke exposure by Menghan Cheng, Miao Zhang, Wen Fang, Hong Qin, Yue Pan, Shengyi Chen, Guiqi Cao, Yao Zhang, Yu Lu

“…Socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors, including household routines and caregiver smoking status, were collected through a structured questionnaire. This information was subsequently analyzed to investigate correlations between urinary tobacco metabolite concentrations and physical health outcomes in children. …”
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Experiences of Mothers with Disabled Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Melike Pak, Emine Özmete

“…This study has aimed to examine the experiences of mothers, who have the burden of care in families with disabled children, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: In the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with mothers of children with disabilities (n = 14) using the phenomenological method, which is one of the qualitative research methods. …”
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Parâmetros relacionados ao conforto de passageiros: uma pesquisa das práticas adotadas por fabricantes de poltronas Parameters related to passengers' comfort: a research on the pra... by Jerusa Barbosa Guarda de Souza, Nilton Luiz Menegon, Marina Greghi Sticca, Talita Naiara Rossi

“…The work was based on the existing literature and semi-structured interviews with five seat manufacturers. …”
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EXPLORING THE NEXUS BETWEEN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND AGE DIFFERENCES IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA by NNANA OKOI OFEM, TIKU ORU TAKIM, TANGBAN EGBE EBAGU, RITA NGOZI OKAFOR

“…The study employed a qualitative research design, the study engaged 24 participants, ensuring diversity across age groups, educational backgrounds, and geographical locations. Through semi-structured interviews and two focus group discussions, each comprising six participants, the research collected rich and nuanced narratives. …”
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“An eye-opener:” a qualitative study of a liberal arts approach to medical education by Abebe Bekele, Denis Regnier, Claire O. Swedberg, Eden Abate Lemu, Christelle Uwantege Giraneza, Elizabeth H. Bradley

“…Interviews were conducted by members of the researcher team unknown to MBBS students using a semi-structured discussion guide; interviews continued until the point of theoretical saturation, and we used the constant comparison method of qualitative data analysis to understand recurrent themes. …”
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PROACTIVE MITIGATION OF DDoS IoT-RELATED ATTACK USING MACHINE LEARNING AND SOFTWARE DEFINED NETWORKING TECHNIQUES by Emmanuel J. Ebong, Samuel N. John, Dominic S. Nyitamen, Samuel F. Kolawole

“…The setting of the research work is an enterprise organization wide area network (WAN) that is structured into 3 LANs topology in Software Defined Networking (SDN) environment. …”
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Small mammal use of field borders planted as beneficial insect habitat by Christopher E. Moorman, Charles J. Plush, David B. Orr, Chris Reberg‐Horton, Beth Gardner

“…Lower abundance of cotton rats and house mice in mowed borders emphasizes the importance of structurally complex non‐crop vegetation for supporting small‐mammal communities in agricultural landscapes. …”
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Healing through art: a thematic synthesis within a quasi-systematic review of art’s impact on adult mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic by Hayley Stevenson, Mamdooh Alzyood

“…Abstract Aim To synthesise evidence on how both structured art therapy and informal creative engagement supported adult mental well-being during COVID-19-related isolation, and to evaluate their applicability across diverse populations and contexts. …”
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‘It was just the given thing to do’: exploring enablers for high childhood vaccination uptake in East London’s Bangladeshi community—a qualitative study by Sadie Bell, Sandra Mounier-Jack, Ifra Ali

“…This study explored key enablers for early childhood vaccination uptake among the Bangladeshi community in East London, UK.Methods A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 23 Bangladeshi parents 11 primary healthcare professionals (HCPs) and 5 community service providers (CSPs) involved in delivering childhood vaccination services, predominantly in the East London borough of Tower Hamlets. …”
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Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Anxiety Disorders: A Narrative Review of Theoretical Foundations, Clinical Applications, and Modern Integrative Approaches by Wang Q, Wang D, Lv Y, Li Q

“…This review offers a structured reference for clinicians and researchers aiming to understand the evolving role of TCM in anxiety management and its potential contribution to future integrative care models.Keywords: anxiety disorder, DSM-5, ICD-11, 5-HT, TCM…”
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