Evolutionary and functional divergence of Sfx, a plasmid-encoded H-NS homolog, underlies the regulation of IncX plasmid conjugation by Avril Wang, Martha Cordova, William Wiley Navarre

“…The negative regulation of F-plasmid conjugation is partially mediated by the chromosomal nucleoid-structuring protein (H-NS). Recent bioinformatic analyses have revealed that plasmid-encoded H-NS homologs are widespread and exhibit high sequence diversity. …”
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Culture et territoire : des recompositions mutuelles. Deux exemples de territorialisation des politiques culturelles en France et en Belgique by Emilie Garcia-Guillen, Stéphanie Weisser

“…The present territory to be mobilized as an ensemble of actors; 3. A territory structured by global policies, to be adapted to each specific situation; 4. …”
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Sexual and reproductive health of in-transit migrant women en route to the United States: a mixed-methods study in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico by Silvana Larrea-Schiavon, César Infante, Jay Graham, Sylvia Guendelman

“…For the qualitative component, we applied a framework analysis structured around four key themes from the quantitative findings to contextualize results and identify barriers and actionable solutions. …”
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Enhancing community participation for stroke survivors with cognitive impairment: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in Taiwan by Tsan-Hon Liou, Lu Lu, Feng-Hang Chang, Valeria Chiu, Pengsheng Ni, Yen-Nung Lin, Jiunn-Horng Kang, Der-Sheng Han, Elizabeth R Skidmore

“…Their results will be analysed using multiple linear regression models and mixed-effects regression models. Further assessment of feasibility and acceptability of the intervention will be conducted through structured interviews with participants, caregivers and therapists. …”
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Impact of nurse-led self-management education on type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis by Jiabao Sun, Zhenwei Fan, Mengyuan Kou, Xuewei Wang, Zhongmin Yue, Min Zhang

“…Inclusion criteria comprised: randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing nurse-led DSME (≥3 structured sessions) vs. usual care or other non-nurse-led interventions. …”
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Climate change and antimicrobial resistance: application of one health approach to mitigating dual global threats by Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Zekaryas Ewnetu Gashu, Abraham Teym, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Chalachew Yenew

“…Data extraction followed a structured format, with quality assessed via Joanna Briggs Institute tools. …”
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Social-demographic and behavioral predictors of core indicators of complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6–23 months: baseline results from a cluster-rando... by Tadele Amente, Yohannes Kebede, Tefera Belachew

“…Multi-stage cluster sampling techniques were used; and the data were collected using an interviewer-administered pre-tested and structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26 software. …”
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Assessing the effectiveness of the community participation approaches to improve access to mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area of Baringo... by Collins Okoyo, Omar Kopi, Paul M Gichuki, Bridget W Kimani, Tabitha Kanyui, Titus Waititu, Wyckliff P Omondi, Doris W Njomo

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which captured information on socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics, knowledge about trachoma and MDA, drug use, and perceptions of the treatment. …”
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Prevalence of body image dissatisfaction and associated factors among high school adolescent in Hawassa city, Ethiopia by Zenebe Jebero, Amanuel Elias, Gemeda Billo, Mohammed Ayalew, Yonas Alemayehu, Fikre Moga

“…A stratified sampling technique was employed to select the participants. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. …”
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Sleep quality and associated factors among adult patients with epilepsy attending follow-up care at referral hospitals in Amhara region, Ethiopia. by Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Birhaneselassie Gebeyehu Yazew, Kennean Mekonnen

“…An interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire and record review were used for data collection. …”
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Comparative analysis of national innovation systems: Implications for SMEs' adoption of fourth industrial revolution technologies in developing and developed countries by Lebogang Mosupye-Semenya

“…This model is designed to serve as a practical tool for governments in developing countries, providing a structured framework to facilitate and enhance the strategic development of their innovation landscapes.…”
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Motivations for suicide attempts and risk factors among youths in Western Iran: A cross‐sectional study by Fatemeh Darabi, Arash Ziapour, Hassan Ahmadinia

“…A nonrandom sampling method was used to select 110 participants, ages 15–35. Structured questionnaires such as the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI‐II), and the Suicide Motivation Scale (IMSA) were used to gather the data. …”
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Pathways to change in existential group treatment: experiences from older adults with psychological distress in primary care by Isak Erling, Carl Anton Waltersson, Margda Waern, Maria Tillfors, Sara Hed, Stefan Wiktorsson, Anne Ingeborg Berg

“…Conclusions Older adults’ experiences of existential group treatment suggest that engaging in existential dimensions of aging can be helpful when done in a structured setting together with others. Reduced experiential avoidance, increased determination to do what feels meaningful, relational aspects as well as one’s own commitment to therapy can help explain how existential group treatment may contribute to change among older adults with psychological distress.…”
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Building Faculty Capacity through High-Impact Practices: The Eric Grosse Memorial Fellowship for Part-Time Faculty Development by Paul Miller, John Erik Swanson

“…The Eric Grosse Memorial Fellowship (Fellowship) at Montgomery College addresses this urgent need by providing a structured, reflective, and evidence-informed professional development program specifically for part-time faculty. …”
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Predictors of stress among nucleic acid sampling support nurses (NASSNs) during the COVID-19 pandemic by Ping Feng, Liyan Gu, Xiaoying Lu, Min Hu, Yanqiu Weng, Wenyao Chen

“…An online cross-sectional survey with structured questionnaires was used, including socio-demographic information, the stressor scale of nucleic acid sampling nurses (SSNASN), and the challenge–hindrance stress scale (CHSS). …”
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Thinking beyond green space: exploring a development project for aligning with UN SDGs by incorporating social value in architecture by Shantanu Biswas Linkon, Carmela Cucuzzella

“…Abstract Traditional theories, approaches, and models for architecture and urban design mostly considered formal outlook and functional efficiency. …”
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Food safety knowledge and attitudes among fish vendors in informal markets in Ilorin, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Ismail Adewuyi Adeyemo, Rafiu Adebisi Kadir, Hawau Motunrayo Ambali, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…This cross-sectional study assessed food safety knowledge and attitudes among fish sellers operating in informal fish markets in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria, using a structured questionnaire administered via face-to-face interviews between October and December 2023. …”
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Factors associated with positive perceptions of sealant use on permanent molars among Brazilian dentists by Larissa Yumi ITO, Leticia Maíra WAMBIER, Ana Cláudia Rodrigues CHIBINSKI, Manoelito Ferreira SILVA JUNIOR, Denise Stadler WAMBIER

“…A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted with Brazilian dentists between July and October 2021 to examine their use of social media and gather data regarding sealant-related practices. A structured questionnaire was developed and applied to collect information on participants’ professional profiles, clinical indications, materials, techniques, and perceptions of pit and fissure sealants. …”
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Cryptosporidium infection and associated factors among diarrheic children under five years of age in Eastern Ethiopia. by Degu Abate, Rea Tschopp, Berhanu Seyoum, Yadeta Dessie, Mahlet Osman Hasen, Gizachew Gemechu, Øystein Haarklau Johansen, David Carmena, Lucy J Robertson, Kurt Hanevik, Alemseged Abdissa

“…Fecal specimens were analyzed by auramine-phenol staining using light-emitting diode fluorescence microscopy. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on sociodemographic and other variables potentially associated with Cryptosporidium infection. …”
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TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE POST-WAR RECOVERY: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN UKRAINE'S ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION by Nataliia Kholiavko

“…In view of the fact that sustainable development encompasses economic, social, and environmental components, the questionnaire was structured accordingly to reflect each of these dimensions. …”
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