Interactions between natural populations of human and rodent schistosomes in the Lake Victoria region of Kenya: a molecular epidemiological approach. by Michelle L Steinauer, Ibrahim N Mwangi, Geoffrey M Maina, Joseph M Kinuthia, Martin W Mutuku, Eric L Agola, Ben Mungai, Gerald M Mkoji, Eric S Loker

“…Comparison of schistosome communities within snails against a null model indicated that the community was structured and that coinfections were more common than expected by chance. …”
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Technology-Enabled Active Learning: Assessment of Dentistry Students’ Perception of Digital Prosthodontic Workflow by Navodika Yaparathna, Iresha Udayamalee, Megan Gray, Andrew Cameron, Jane Evans, Menaka Abuzar

“…<b>Results</b>: The Content Validity Index for the adapted TEAL questionnaire was 0.74, and qualitative analysis displayed positive sentiment. Structural equation modelling showed absolute, relative, and Parsimony fit indices of RMSEA value of 0.055, SRMR of 0.070, GFI of 0.837, and CFI of 0.979. …”
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Genome wide detection of CNV and their association with body size in Danzhou chickens by Xinfeng Xie, Liguang Shi, Guanyu Hou, Ziqi Zhong, Ziyi Wang, Deyou Pan, Wei Na, Qian Xiao

“…This establishes a solid framework for future studies and may prove particularly beneficial for exploring genetic structural variation in chickens.…”
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Dataset on Programming Competencies Development Using Scratch and a Recommender System in a Non-WEIRD Primary School Context by Jesennia Cárdenas-Cobo, Cristian Vidal-Silva, Nicolás Máquez

“…It supports comparative studies between WEIRD and non-WEIRD populations, validation of adaptive learning models, and the design of inclusive programming curricula. …”
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Design and evaluation of bromelain-encapsulated alginate beads reinforced with gum Arabic: Formulation, characterization, and stability in simulated gastrointestinal conditions by Methavee Peanparkdee, Phornphimon Janchai, Tanwarat Aksornsri, Pilanee Vaithanomsat

“…Conversely, the encapsulated purified bromelain yielded the lowest release of protein and antioxidant activity after simulated digestion due to the structural formation between bromelain and wall materials. …”
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Trends of adverse pregnancy outcomes and its determinants in Arba Minch Zuria and Gacho Baba Woredas from 2018 to 2022: Analysis of health and demographic surveillance data. by Zeleke Gebru, Fekadeselassie Berhe, Shitaye Shibiru, Bereket Honja, Mesfin Kote, Alazr Baharu, Tadesse Awoke

“…Data to be collected at Arba Minch Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) using a structured questionnaire. A log-binomial regression model was used to identify determinates. …”
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Psycholinguistic Characteristics of the Discourse with a «Colour Black» Component (based on E.M. Remarque’s works) by Halyna I. Kapnina

“…Implementation of the stated tasks of research involved the integrational usage of general scientific methods (such as description, induction, deduction), as well as the analysіs of dictionary definitions, current native and foreign psycholinguistic sources; contextual and structural-thematic analysis; modelling and classification of actual material. …”
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Shock transmission from global financial stress, bitcoin sentiment indices, U.S. and euro financial market uncertainty toward the GCC stock volatility by Abdullah A. Aljughaiman, Mosab I. Tabash, Suzan Sameer Issa, Abdulateif A. Almulhim

“…Using a novel ‘Extended Joint’ time-varying parameter vector autoregression (TVP-VAR) connectedness framework, the analysis addresses rolling-window limitations, enhances robustness to outliers, accommodates structural shifts and explains the shock transmission mechanism for the overall investment horizon. …”
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Three-Dimensional Defect Measurement and Analysis of Wind Turbine Blades Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Chin-Yuan Hung, Huai-Yu Chu, Yao-Ming Wang, Bor-Jiunn Wen

“…Consequently, their inspection, maintenance, and repair are garnering increasing attention. Structural defects are common in turbine blades, but their detection is difficult due to the relatively large size of the blades. …”
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Stakeholders’ perspectives and experiences with the quality of essential medicines in primary healthcare facilities in Ghana: a qualitative study by Irene A. Kretchy, Gifty Sunkwa-Mills, Maxwell A. Antwi, Stanley K. Alor, Antoinette Squire, George Y. Afful, Tobias F. Rinke de Wit, Kwabena F. M. Opuni

“…Methods Thirty-four stakeholders comprising health facility administrators, pharmacy managers, healthcare providers, medicine manufacturers and distributors, and regulators were interviewed using face-to-face audio-recorded semi-structured interviews. Transcribed data were coded and analysed to generate themes relating to the study aim and organised into facilitators and barriers guided by the capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour (COM-B) model. …”
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Legal support for the activities of self-regulating organizations (comparison of the experience of the G7 countries) by Anna F. Masalab

“…A number of areas of professional activity in which there is mandatory self-regulation in the Russian Federation were selected: construction (as well as engineering surveys, architectural and structural design), the activities of arbitration managers. …”
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Exploring healthcare professionals’ motivation to attend two postgraduate education programs at the University of Bern in Switzerland: A qualitative interview study by De la Rosa, Melanie, Schmitz, Felix M., Berger-Estilita, Joana, Tekian, Ara, Guttormsen, Sissel

“…Methods: We conducted a qualitative study with N=23 semi-structured interviews with 13 students from the Master’s program in Medical Education (MAS) and 10 with students from the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Palliative Care (CAS). …”
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Concept of indicative strategic program management of the umbrella industrial EICSG-ecosystem of Industry 5.0 by Babkin Aleksandr, Batukova Louisa, Shkarupeta Elena

“…In particular, the characteristic of the umbrella industrial EICSG-ecosystem's own basis is given: in a real (institutional) modality; in a structural and architectural modality; in an information modality. …”
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Neonatal Microcephaly and Central Nervous System Abnormalities During the Zika Outbreak in Rio de Janeiro by Marlos Melo Martins, Roberto de Andrade Medronho, Carlos Eduardo Raymundo, Arnaldo Prata-Barbosa, Antonio José Ledo Alves da Cunha

“…Data were sourced from multiple databases in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A propensity score model was employed to control confounding factors and stratify outcomes by pregnancy trimester. …”
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Consumer health knowledge: cultural norms and marketing of healthcare products by Ogbonnaya Ukeh Oteh, Ambrose Ogbonna Oloveze, Raymond Ozoemena Obasi, Opara Obinna Justin

“…The research follows a survey pattern as data was collected for 4 – 5 months in year 2020 using a structured questionnaire while mean rating analysis and Pearson Coefficient correlation were used to analyze the result. …”
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Analysis of the 2007-2008 Hérault premiumized grubbing-up campaign: a tool to better understand Fischer-Boel’s 2008-2011 grubbing-up campaigns and the desire in 2022 to reintroduce... by Étienne Montaigne, Samson Zadmehran, Alfredo Coelho, Yacine Messaoudène

“…In 2022, in Bordeaux due to a structural oversupply, grape growers’ syndicates have asked to reimplement premiumized grub-ups in order to bring the market back to equilibrium. …”
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Analysis of the characteristics of university common spaces that affect university students’ psychological restoration by Hongyan Wen, Hanzheng Lin, Xiao Liu, Weihong Guo, Bao-Jie He

“…A questionnaire survey was conducted among 662 university students from the above 11 universities and 630 valid questionnaires were ultimately collected. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed to verify the hypotheses and assess the net effects of the variables, and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) was used to explore the configurational patterns of high-level psychologically restorative effects. …”
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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. …”
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Polycystic ovary syndrome and mental disorders: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis by Blay SL, Aguiar JV, Passos IC

“…Psychiatric diagnosis should have been established by means of a structured diagnostic interview or through a validated screening tool. …”
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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. …”
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