A Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Environmental and Behavioral Risk Factors Associated with Falls in Older Adults Residing in Community Settings of North-east Delhi, India by Monika Kankarwal, Kamli Prakash, Sachin Kumar, Arshad Ayub, Shivam Pandey, Sanchita Pugazhendi

“…Based on sample size calculations, a house-to-house survey was carried out among 246 older adults residing in a selected community setting after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using a sociodemographic survey tool, a home falls and accident screening tool, and a structured modified fall behavior assessment tool. …”
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Hyperglycemia and its associated factors among people living with HIV on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Enyew Fenta Mengistu, Adane Adugna, Mamaru Getinet, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Baye Ashenef, Gelagey Baye, Desalegn Abebaw, Zigale Hibstu Teffera, Habtamu Belew, Temesgen Baylie, Muluken Getinet Mekuriaw, Dagmawi Abiy Abate, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Nuredin Chura Waritu, Mohammed Jemal

“…We enrolled PLWH aged 18 years or older who had been on DTG-based ART for more than 6 months. Data were collected by using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, medical card review, physical measurement, and biochemical measurements. …”
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CAMP-GNN: A Constraint-Aware Message-Passing Model for Optimal Resource Allocation in Software Projects by Muhammad Asif, Fahd M. Aldosari, Donia Y. Badawood, Abdu Salam

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Quality of life and unmet needs in patients with fabry disease: a qualitative study by Montserrat Morales, Jordi Cruz, Eduardo Brignani, Laura Acuña, Esther Lázaro, Cristina Soria

“…A qualitative and transversal study was carried out in two stages: (a) nine semi-structured qualitative interviews with patients and one representative of the patient association, conducted individually by phone; (b) a focus group was set up with three patients diagnosed with FD and one relative. …”
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The use and experience of the national disability insurance scheme for Australians with skeletal dysplasia: a mixed-methods study by Jun Hei Jeremy Lai, Penelope Ireland, Daphne Nguyen, Ashley Woodbury, Verity Pacey

“…Participants completed an online survey, the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), or WeeFIM for paediatric participants, and semi-structured interviews exploring their NDIS access, use, and experience. …”
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“Your house looks like that show…”: exploring consumers’ perceptions towards media-inspired home décor by Tausif Mulla, Tausif Mulla, Bincy Baburaj Kaluvilla, Farah Zahidi, Saher Al Sabbah, Ansarullah Tantry

“…While this trend has gained traction globally, limited research has explored the motivations and experiences of consumers, particularly among expatriates living in multicultural contexts such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE).MethodsThis study adopts a qualitative research design, utilizing semi-structured interviews with 15 expatriates from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds residing in the UAE. …”
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Urban patriotism in the media space of Ekaterinburg: Cases of “Public Garden”, “Lion on Weiner Street”, “Toporkov’s House” by Liya M. Khakimzyanova, Vera S. Kharchenko

“…Social changes also change the appearance of civic activism, which is a structural component and one of the active strategies of urban patriotism. …”
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Multilevel relationships and loyalty in the microfinance industry: evidence from Tanzania by Amani Gration Tegambwage

“…Regression techniques and structural equation modeling were utilized to analyze the data. …”
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Exploring the role of nutritional status and anthropometric factors in anemia among adolescent girls in Pekanbaru, Indonesia by Fachriani Putri, Suyanto Suyanto, Ridha Restila, Agung Dwi Laksono, Tonny Sundjaya

“…Anemia was defined as hemoglobin levels below the WHO cut-off point. Data on age, menstrual patterns, iron supplementation, and knowledge of anemia were collected from structured interviews, dietary intake from 24-h food recall questionnaires, anthropometric measurements from height, weight, body mass index, mid-upper arm circumference. …”
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Effects of ABO Blood Groups and Helicobacter pylori on COVID-19 Susceptibility and Disease Severity: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Analysis by Maryam Nejabat, Mohammad Motamedifar, Saeid Amiri Zadeh Fard

“…During thisperiod, serum samples from 1,105 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 at hospitals affiliated with ShirazUniversity of Medical Sciences were analyzed for SARS-CoV-2 and H. pylori antibodies using the enzymelinkedimmunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. Clinical data, including demographic characteristics andmanifestations of COVID-19, were collected through structured interviews and comprehensive reviews ofmedical records.Results: The prevalence of COVID-19 was significantly higher among individuals with blood group Acompared to other groups (P=0.032). …”
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Improving route development using convergent retrosynthesis planning by Paula Torren-Peraire, Jonas Verhoeven, Dorota Herman, Hugo Ceulemans, Igor V. Tetko, Jörg K. Wegner

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The use of culturally adapted and translated depression screening questionnaires with South Asian haemodialysis patients in England. by Shivani Sharma, Sam Norton, Kamaldeep Bhui, Roisin Mooney, Emma Caton, Tarun Bansal, Clara Day, Andrew Davenport, Neill Duncan, Philip A Kalra, Maria Da Silva-Gane, Gurch Randhawa, Graham Warwick, David Wellsted, Magdi Yaqoob, Ken Farrington

“…The research was based across 9 National Health Service (NHS) Trusts in England. Structural validity of translated questionnaires was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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Dietary Diversity Practice and Associated Factors among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Robe Town, Bale Zone, Ethiopia by Shumi Bedada Damtie, Tomas Benti Tefera, Mekonnen Tegegne Haile

“…Systematic sampling technique was applied to select a child-mother pair. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. …”
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Impact of Climate‐Smart Crop Intensification on Rural Household Food Security in North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia by Getnet Zeleke Tessera, Sisay Demeke Molla

“…This study examined the impact of climate‐resilient crop intensification strategies on household food security, measured by household food consumption score (HFCS), household dietary diversity score (HDDS), and household food insecurity access scale (HFIAS). The data were collected from 411 smallholder farmers using structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. …”
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Strategies for enhancing home-based cardiac rehabilitation self-management for patients with coronary heart disease: a qualitative study by Zhen Yang, Xutong Zheng, Yu Gao, Chunqi Zhang, Aiping Wang

“…Content analysis was utilized to analyze the textual data. Results A total of 18 eligible clinical nurses participated in this study. …”
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Assessment of Sexual Functions among Infertile Women by Azza A. Mohamed, Aziza A. Attia, Hanan A. Mahjoub

“…The study conducted at the infertility clinic of Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital on 135 women attending the previous settings. A Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet used to collect data concerning socio-demographic characteristics, female sexual history& infertility-related characteristics, and current condition of woman. …”
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Social factors influencing the household solid waste generation and recycling rate in urban areas of Japan by Zhuojiao Yu, Xiaoyue Liu, Jeongsoo Yu, Kazuaki Okubo

“…This study aims to investigate the social factors influencing the generation and recycling rate of HSW and HPW in urban Japan. Using panel data from 105 cities across the years 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020, we conducted an actual situation analysis and stepwise multiple regression analysis. …”
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Social isolation in the young and middle-aged patients with stroke: role of social support, family resilience and hope by Xiao Jia Wu, Ke Ke, Hui Liu, Shao Ping Zhan, Lei Wang, Juan Feng He

“…SPSS 27.0 and AMOS 26.0 were used for descriptive analysis and structural equation modeling of the data.ResultsThe young and middle-aged stroke survivors had a high level of social isolation(49.57 ± 5.84). …”
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"It's me who supports. How are you going to refuse to have a child?”: the social norms and gender dynamics of men’s engagement in family planning practices in the Democratic Republ... by Salomine Ekambi, Kathryn Sugg, Florence Mpata, Dédé Marachto Aliango, Peter J. Winch

“…This qualitative study, through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, explored the social norms shaping perceptions, attitudes, and decision-making around family planning among men in the DRC. …”
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Understanding the child and adolescent eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic people and parents by Colleen Alford, Andrew Wallis, Phillipa Hay, Deborah Mitchison

“…Nine autistic people with lived experience of an eating disorder as an adolescent as well as nine parents of autistic young people engaged in paediatric eating disorders treatment were recruited through purposive sampling and then interviewed using a semi-structured design. Each interview was transcribed and analysed to identify themes and develop emergent theory directly from the data. …”
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