Improving the oncology care pathway through the experience of patients and their caregiver by Stéphanie Gentile, Bilel Zidi, Andrée Robaglia-Schlupp, Romain Spetidi, Hanna Bouida, Elodie Cretel

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Prevalence, Severity, and Correlates of Anaemia in Pregnancy among Antenatal Attendees in Warri, South-Southern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional and Hospital-Based Study by Victor Omote, Henry Awele Ukwamedua, Nathaniel Bini, Emmanuel Kashibu, Joel Rimamnde Ubandoma, Akafa Ranyang

“…A total of 218 pregnant women were recruited from the antenatal clinic of Central Hospital Warri using simple random technique after approval from the institutional review board and consent from the participants. Data on sociodemographics, economic status, and clinical history were collected using a pretested structured interviewer’s questionnaire. …”
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Fatigue as a central bridge: temporal dynamics between problematic smartphone use and depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents by An’an Hu, Yan Zhang, Jiaxing Sun, Xiubin Wang, Misaki N Natsuaki, Nengzhi Jiang

“…In the T2-T3 network, the structure of network became denser, with the most influential symptoms primarily stemming from depressive symptoms, such as Sleep Disturbance and Feeling of Failure. …”
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Content Analysis of the articles in Journal of Linguistic and Rhetorical Studies of Semnan University (2010 - 2023) by Hossein Moradi Moghadam

“…By examining each article, necessary data were collected and analyzed using Excel software. …”
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The recovery experiences of individuals with schizophrenia in northwestern Ethiopia by Selamawit Kassa, Setareh Ghahari, Rosemary Lysaght, Carrie Anne Marshall, Missaye Mulatie Mengstie

“…Seventeen participants were purposefully selected from two hospitals in Northwestern Ethiopia. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted, and data was analyzed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.ResultsFinally, four themes were generated: the first theme was the meaning of recovery. …”
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Shadows and light: navigating teachers’ time poverty and blended teaching acceptance with social support and job satisfaction in EFL teachers’ voyage by Qing Zhou, Haoran Ma, Min Zhu, Huaizhi Chen, Qiuyu Gong

“…A total of 793 English teachers from various Chinese universities participated, providing data through a structured questionnaire. The relationships were analyzed using regression and path analysis to validate the hypothesized model. …”
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Species and Functional Diversity of Bird Communities in Different Habitats in Shiquan River National Wetland Park, Tibet by Yang Wei, Jingshan Wang, Yi Guo, Chen Huang, Xu Li

“…This study supplements the research on bird community structure and ecological function to fill the gap in basic data on birds in the Shiquan River National Wetland Park. …”
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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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Perceived barriers and enablers for consuming a diverse diet in women residing in resource-poor communities in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study by Samukelisiwe S Madlala, Jillian Hill, Ernesta Kunneke, Mieke Faber

“…Background: Several studies have shown that South Africans consume a diet low in variety.Objective: To explore the barriers and enablers for consuming a diverse diet in resource-poor communities around Cape Town.Design: A qualitative study design was used. Data were collected from focus-group discussions (FGDs) conducted in Afrikaans, IsiXhosa, and English, using a semi-structured guide.Setting: Twelve community sites in Cape Town, South Africa.Subjects: Study participants were 24 Black and 21 Mixed-ancestry women (n = 45) with a mean age of 49.7 ± 7.8 years.Results: Fourteen FGDs were conducted with an average of three participants per FGD. …”
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Effects of mulching on soil bacterial community in the small- to medium-diameter Phyllostachys edulis plantation by LI Weicheng, YANG Huimin, GAO Guibin, WEN Xing, SHENG Haiyan

“…This study provides technical support and data reference for research on orientation cultivation of low-yield bamboo and ecological restoration technology of bamboo forest.…”
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Polymorphisms in MTNR1A (rs2119882) and CLOCK (rs1801260) genes are associated with facial acne susceptibility in gas station workers. by Yi Chi, Xueqin Yang, Donglin Deng, Peimao Li, Yingbiao Zhang

“…Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and occupational data were obtained via structured interviews. Logistic regression models were used to assess the association between gene polymorphisms and acne risk, adjusting for relevant covariates. …”
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Family life under strain: the impact of forced migration on refugee parenting in reception centers by Jennifer Drummond Johansen, Sverre Varvin, Mette Sagbakken

“…Parents reported feelings of being trapped in a state of uncertainty due to a lack of stability and structure. This exacerbated their mental health issues and impaired their ability to provide a secure and nurturing environment for their children. …”
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Uncovering the inflammatory profile of obese children: examining the link between body mass index for age and insulin resistance in the Gaza Strip by Balsam Said Abu Ghazza, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Amany El Afifi

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the role of inflammation in the relationship between body mass index (BMI)-for-age and insulin resistance among first-grade students in the Gaza Strip.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional study conducted between March and April 2023 involved 185 students, aged six, from five primary schools. Data were collected via structured questionnaires covering demographics, socio-economic status, lifestyle, and medical history. …”
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Chest Tube Removal: Efficacy of Cold Application and Breathing Exercises on Pain and Anxiety Level by Rasha M. Elmetwaly, Reham A. E. El Sayed

“…A Purposive sample included 60 patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgical procedures and having at least two chest tubes in place. Data were collected using three tools; a structured interviewing questionnaire, pain intensity assessment visual numeric scale, short-form McGill pain assessment questionnaire, modified comfort scale, and breathing exercise checklist. …”
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Surfactant Protein-D, Fibrinogen, and Interleukin-6 Correlation with Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Anum Wahid, Hafiz Muhammad Usman, Aiman Wahid, Maria Muddassir, Muddassir Ahmed, Faheem Hadi, Tahir Maqbool

“…Conclusion: Results showed a positive link between smoking and disruption of the quaternary structure. There was a significant relationship between SP-D and exacerbation. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among patients with diabetic foot ulcers towards disease management by Liangxiao Xie, Changshun Wei, Liqun Chen, Huaqiang Zheng, Jiajia Dong, Jinzhi Wu

“…Patients diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers were invited to participate. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, KAP related to diabetic foot ulcer management. …”
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Clinical staff’s perceptions of transitional care from hospital to home for stroke patients: a qualitative study by Yujia Jin, Xiaojing Guo, Dominique A. Cadilhac, Yunjing Qiu, Shanshan Wang, Zhenxiang Zhang, Lanlan Zhang, Beilei Lin

“…Methods This qualitative descriptive phenomenological study involved semi-structured interviews with 15 clinical staff members in the neurology department of a tertiary hospital, conducted either face-to-face or via telephone. …”
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Effect of 8-Week- - Concurrent Training and Capsaicin Supplementation on the Expression of IGF-1 and FOXO3 Genes in the Quadriceps Muscle of Aged Male Wistar Rats by Fatemeh Madani, Yaser Kazemzadeh, Sanaz Mirzayan Shanjani, Hossein Shirvani

“…Introduction: Aging is a gradual and progressive process accompanied by fundamental changes in the structure of skeletal muscles. These alternations include decreased muscle mass and strength, leading to serious challenges in the lives of the elderly. …”
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Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating in UK Truck Drivers by Katharina B. Ruettger, Elizabeth Stamp, James A. King, Stacy A. Clemes

“…Methods: Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted, allowing an in-depth exploration of truck drivers’ experiences. …”
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Results of dynamic monitoring of the spectrum of bacterial causes of acute urinary tract infections in children by H. O. Lezhenko, O. Ye. Pashkova, K. V. Samoylyk

“…The aim of the study: to explore in dynamics the structure of pathogens in children of Zaporizhzhia region with acute urinary tract infections and the possible changes in their antibiotic susceptibility. …”
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