Global sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification for a mathematical model of dry anaerobic digestion in plug-flow reactors by Daniele Bernardo Panaro, Andrea Trucchia, Vincenzo Luongo, Maria Rosaria Mattei, Luigi Frunzo

“…In many applications, complex biological phenomena can be reproduced via structured mathematical models, which depend on numerous biotic and abiotic input parameters, whose effect on model outputs can be of paramount importance. …”
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Integration of Kansei Engineering and Nudge Based Design Thinking for Patient Comfort in Healthcare Services by Markus Hartono, Wyna Herdiana, Guguh Sujatmiko, Hairunnas, Brian Kurniawan Jaya, Christabel Annora Paramita Parung

“…Utilizing a human-centric design methodology, this study implemented semi-structured interviews and direct observations with hospitalized patients to assess their emotional responses and interactions with existing beds and hospital staff. …”
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Randomised controlled trial of a person-centred transition programme for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (STEPSTONES-DIAB): a study protocol by Philip Moons, Ewa-Lena Bratt, Anna Lena Brorsson, Anna Ek, Elisabeth Jelleryd, Torun Torbjörnsdotter, Carina Sparud-Lundin

“…Data will be collected at 16, 17 and 18.5 years of age. …”
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Study on the role of tissue-specific and non-specific autoantibodies, matrix metalloproteinase-3 and neuron-specific enolase enzymes in the exacerbation of autoimmune thyroiditis by R. R. Rahimova, A. M. Efendiyev, I. J. Shahverdiyeva, G. S. Dashdamirova, S. R. Guliyeva, U. H. Azizova

“…Elevated titers of anti-DNA autoantibodies may indicate an aggravation of the autoimmune process due to cellular structure damage, resulting in gland dysfunction. The findings also suggest that metalloproteinase-3, a marker predicting thyroid tissue damage, may negatively impact the immune response induction, ultimately affecting the activity of neuron-specific enolase. …”
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Creating and sustainable development of specialized centers as a way to improve quality of medical care by V. I. Guzeva, O. V. Guzeva, V. V. Guzeva, D. O. Dukhanina, V. R. Kasumov

“…The accumulated experience in the Center confirms the relevance of the creation of the structure of scientific and educational institutions specialized centers in which patients will be given to high-quality medical care.…”
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Recyclable nano-CuI immobilized on UiO-66-NH2 coated with porous sodium alginate-polysulfonamide for synthesis of phenols by Samaneh Koosha, Ramin Ghorbani-Vaghei, Sedigheh Alavinia

“…FESEM images revealed spherical sodium alginate particles and TEM analysis indicated a core-shell structure. ICP data confirmed the anchoring of 0.67 mol% of copper iodide. …”
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Exploring the adoption and utilisation of ChatGPT in everyday academic practices among medical and dental students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad: a study on the impact and perceived... by Khadija Qamar, Saad Waseem Butt, Mehwish Abaid, Ahmed Rashid, Rafia Tahira, Aarij Sohail Iqbal

“…Responses were obtained through a structured online survey. Data was analysed using SPSS 27. …”
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Validation of the World Health Organization’s Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 for children with mental disorders in specialized health-care services by Lina Díaz-Castro, Miriam Arroyo-Belmonte, Paloma Suárez-Brito, María Elena Márquez-Caraveo, Consuelo Garcia-Andrade

“…Exploratory factor analysis revealed a six-dimensional structure, with gender-specific differences identified in functional impairment patterns.DiscussionThe study provides robust evidence supporting the utility and psychometric properties of the WHODAS 2.0 for assessing functional impairment in children and adolescents with mental disorders in Mexican psychiatric hospitals. …”
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Preserving patient dignity in critical care units: A qualitative content analysis by Alireza Arman, Shahrzad Ghiyasvandian, Zahra Abbasi Dolatabadi, Meysam Khoshavi, Ali Yavari, Masoumeh Zakerimoghadam

“…Methods & Materials: This qualitative study was conducted on 20 patients selected from the Critical Care Units of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran, through purposeful sampling. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s conventional content analysis method. …”
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Exploration of the health needs of patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes using a user-centred co-production approach in the area of mHealth: an exploratory sequential mix... by Li Cheng, Qinqin Xie, Xiling Hu, Yarui Wang, Junsheng Peng

“…Phase 1 aims to assess the health needs of patients with poorly controlled T2DM by conducting semi-structured interviews with patients, doctors and nurses. …”
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Exploring the health‐related decision‐making experiences of people with chronic kidney disease and their caregivers: A qualitative study by Shena Gazaway, Orlando Gutierrez, Rachel Wells, Tamara Nix‐Parker, Claretha Lyas, Shawona Daniel, Katina Lang‐Lindsey, Tara Bryant, Richard Knight, James N. Odom

“…Decision‐making was made difficult due to lack of information, complex co‐morbidities, and poor resource utilization. However, the structure and nature of the medical appointment, supportive caregivers, and resources served to remove challenges. …”
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Patterns of Health Services and Medicine Utilisation by First‐Generation Pakistani Immigrants in New Zealand by Noor A. Mann, Zain A. Khan, Saima Asghar, Afshan Rani, Nadia Hussain, Sumera S. Akhtar, Susan Heydon, Mudassir Anwar

“…Methods Convenience and snowball sampling using social media platforms were used to conduct eleven semi‐structured interviews consisting of two participants per interview. …”
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Heritage asset management and local government accountability: The role of transparency, participation, and financial capacity by Aries Tanno, Khadijah Ath Thahirah, Anne Putri, Ratnawati Raflis

“…The sample included 250 local government employees actively engaged in heritage asset management. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire between March and June 2024, with responses analyzed using WarpPLS. …”
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Integrating species functional and architectural traits for improving crown width prediction in subtropical multispecies forests using nonlinear hierarchical models by Canming He, Xianglin Tian, Hongxiang Wang

“…Effective CW models are well established for plantations and structurally simpler forests, yet their applicability to diverse, species-rich natural forests remains inadequate. …”
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Food Fortification: The Level of Awareness among Kenyan Consumers by Amaya Aura Linda, Florence Kyallo, Judith K. Okoth, Peter Kahenya, Anselimo Makokha, Daniel Sila, John Mwai

“…Data were analyzed using Stata version 14.0 and statistical significance p<0.05. …”
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“Just sort of treading water”: Qualitative study of the lived experiences of romantic partners of diplomats by Samantha K. Brooks, Dipti Patel, Rachael Gribble, M. Brooke Rogers, Neil Greenberg

“…However, evidence from similar populations (e.g. partners of military personnel who accompany their deployed partners) suggests that frequent, repeated overseas deployments can substantially affect the wellbeing of accompanying partners. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 11 partners (six female, five male) of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) employees between 2021 and 2022 and thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. …”
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Exploring the perceptions and requirements of exergames for adolescents with depression: a qualitative study by Yuqi Chen, Xiaolong Huang, Wei Luo, Haiyan Liu, Yaqin Gao, Muyao Wang, Yan Zhang, Jingjing Liu, Changyan Zhong, Aixiang Xiao, Yu Chen

“…Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step method to ensure a rigorous and systematic qualitative analysis. …”
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Cyclic Fatigue Comparison of TruNatomy, Twisted File, and ProTaper Next Rotary Systems by Abdullah Mahmoud Riyahi, Amr Bashiri, Khalid Alshahrani, Saad Alshahrani, Hadi M. Alamri, Dina Al-Sudani

“…With its potential to preserve tooth structure, this file offers a good cyclic fatigue advantage. …”
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Qualitative Analysis of Micro-System-Level Factors Determining Sport Persistence by Bence Tamás Selejó Joó, Hanna Czipa, Regina Bódi, Zsuzsa Lupócz, Rozália Paronai, Benedek Tibor Tóth, Hanna Léna Tóth, Oszkár Csaba Kocsner, Buda Lovas, Csanád Lukácsi, Mátyás Kovács, Karolina Eszter Kovács

“…<b>Methods</b>: The research was based on semi-structured interviews with 133 athletes. ATLAS.ti software and the grounded theory methodology were applied for data analysis. …”
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Presence of symptoms after COVID-19 infection may explain the onset of female urinary incontinence: a cross-sectional study by Ana Jéssica dos Santos Sousa, Ana Paula Rodrigues Rocha, Jordana Barbosa-Silva, Patrícia Driusso

“…Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out online which included Brazilian women aged 18 years or older who developed UI during or after the COVID-19 infection, and were infected during the last three-months before data collection. Participants answered a semi structured questionnaire with sociodemographic and clinical questions; and validated questionnaires to assess UI symptoms (3-Incontinence Questionnaire; and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire – Short Form). …”
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