A qualitative research on perceptions and experience of patients with sudden deafness (突发性聋患者疾病感受和体验的质性研究) by ZHANG Shan (张珊), CHEN Li (陈丽)

“…Methods Totally 16 patients with sudden deafness were recruited using a purposive sampling method, A face-to-face semi-structured method was adopted, and qualitative data was analyzed Colaizzis method of phenomenological analysis. …”
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Improvement the designs of core-receiving devices for sampling rocks and minerals by R. I. Stefurak, V. Yu. Khudolei, V. Yu. Bugay, O. O. Karpenko

“…Core samples taken by China National Petroleum Corp from depths of 10 851 to 10 910 m shed light on the structure of oil and gas-bearing rocks and caps from the world's first discovered oil and gas field from a depth of over 10 000 m. …”
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Strengthening ethical oversight in genomics and biobanking: a retrospective analysis of research practices in Zimbabwe by Oppah Kuguyo, Alice Matimba, Florence Mutevedzi, Andrew Chimatira, Vasco Chikwasha, Abigail Kangwende, Lovemore Gwanzura, Paul Ndebele

“…Methods We conducted a comprehensive review of research protocols submitted to the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe between 2009 and 2016, specifically those involving human biospecimen collection, biobanking, and genomic research. A structured abstraction form was employed to evaluate how these protocols addressed key ELSIs, including informed consent, biospecimen and data sharing, benefit sharing, and intellectual property considerations. …”
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AI Interventions to Alleviate Healthcare Shortages and Enhance Work Conditions in Critical Care: Qualitative Analysis by Nadine Bienefeld, Emanuela Keller, Gudela Grote

“…The qualitative analysis is underpinned by extensive workplace observation in 6 ICUs (approximately 559 nurses and physicians), structured interviews with work unit leaders (n=12), and a comparative analysis of data science experts’ and clinicians’ evaluation of the optimal levels of human-AI teaming. …”
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Using a rule‐based system to define error in the emergency department by Kiersten L. Gurley, Jonathan L. Burstein, Richard E. Wolfe, Shamai A. Grossman

“…Trained reviewers not involved in the patient's care use a structured 8‐point Likert scale to assess for error and preventable or non‐preventable adverse events. …”
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Delays in initiating rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Gloria Bahizi, Samuel Majalija, SM Thumbi, Fredrick Makumbi, Stevens Kisaka

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among dog-bite patients that presented to two selected rabies PEP centers. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Delay to receive PEP was defined as reporting for PEP beyond 24 hours after the bite event. …”
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Exploring the biomechanical mechanisms of cervical rotation manipulation in different lateral bending positions: a finite element analysis by Rui Weng, Dongxin Lin, Han Yang, Siyuan Xie, Cairui Chen, Yaoshuai Yu, Geng Yang, Pusheng Xie, Liang Zhao, Yikai Li, Xuecheng Huang

“…Methods A 27-year-old Asian male patient with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy due to left posterior cervical disc protrusion and compression of nerve roots was recruited. The CT scan data of his skull and cervical spine were extracted to construct finite element models of the skull and whole cervical spine. …”
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Core histones govern echinocandin susceptibility in Candida glabrata by Aditi Pareek, Rupinder Kaur

“…ABSTRACT The dynamic chromatin structure regulates many biological processes including gene expression, DNA repair, and genome stability in eukaryotic cells. …”
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Comportamentos de bullying em jovens praticantes de desporto (Bullying behaviours in young athletes) by Philippe Marracho, Eduarda Maria Rocha Teles de Castro Coelho, Miguel Venda da Graça Nery, Antonino Manuel Almeida Pereira

“…Thirteen federated sports athletes were interviewed, using semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using the content analysis technique. …”
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Deporte y conciliación en mujeres deportistas de edad adulta: el caso del Valencia Hockey Mamis (Sports and work-life balance among adult sportswomen: the case of Valencia's Hockey... by Kety Balibrea Melero, Antonio Santos Ortega

“…The methodological approach used was a case study, which involved observing participants and conducting semi-structured interviews with the Mamis of Valencia's Hockey Club (CH) and members of the management and technical teams. …”
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The impact of dysmenorrhea on academic performance and coping strategies: lived experiences of female students in Ethiopian public universities by Getachew Nigussie Bolado, Bizuayehu Atinafu Ataro, Eshetu Elfios Endrias, Agumas Shibabaw Ayana, Worku Mimani Minuta, Habtamu Hurisa, Habtamu Bekele

“…Methods This subnational phenomenological study was conducted with eighteen female student participants selected from public universities in southern Ethiopia, ensuring a diverse representation. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview guide, and interviews were conducted face-to-face with participants from nearby universities or by telephone with those from distant locations from March 27 to April 27, 2025. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Nurse-Led Health Coaching on Oncology Patient Outcomes by Almutairi M, Almutairi AA, Alodhialah AM

“…These findings emphasize the importance of integrating structured coaching interventions into routine cancer care.Keywords: health coaching, oncology nursing, self-efficacy, symptom management, treatment adherence, shared decision-making…”
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Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Middle-aged Females Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital by Barak Waris, Nauman Ismat Butt, Imania Khizar, Ihtisham UI Hasan, Ayman Bashir, Huzaifa Nadeem

“…All the data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 26. …”
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A functional digital model of the Dingo thermal neutron imaging beamline by Klaudiusz Jakubowski, Joseph J. Bevitt, Nicholas Howell, Chris Dobie, Frederic Sierro, Ulf Garbe, Scott Olsen, Attila Stopic, Daniel R. Franklin, Linh T. Tran, Anatoly Rosenfeld, Susanna Guatelli, Mitra Safavi-Naeini

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Trend analysis of precipitation and temperature in Lahaul-Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India by Pankaj Kumar, Dhanjit Deka, Md. Arif Husain, Manish Kumar, Pandurang Choudhari, Shipra Singh, Azka Kamil, Abhishek Banerjee

“…Changes in the pattern of precipitation and temperature affect the socioeconomic structure of the region, affecting sectors such as agriculture, livestock, forestry, tourism, and human health. …”
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Interfaz entre el plan de producción y el programa de producción en ambientes de ensamble Interface between the production plan and the master production schedule in assembly envir... by Marcos Moya Navarro, Magaly Sánchez Brenes

“…Data provided by the aggregate production planning was grouped into ten production orders with information of product type, quantity to be produced and their respective delivery date. …”
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On exploring cross-sectional stability and persistence of microbiome in a multiple body site colorectal cancer dataset by Hajra Ashraf, Hajra Ashraf, Sama Rezasoltani, Mohammad Mehdi Feizabadi, Seyedesomaye Jasemi, Hamid Asadzadeh Aghdaei, Zahra Bakudezfouli, Umer Zeeshan Ijaz, Umer Zeeshan Ijaz, Umer Zeeshan Ijaz, Leonardo A. Sechi, Leonardo A. Sechi

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Tooth morbidity and its impact on oral related quality of life in elderly tribal population-The Irula experience by Margret Beaula Alocious Sukumar, Roshni Mary Peter, Alex Joseph

“…A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed in the study. Data were collected by semi-structured questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, oral health practices, and quality of life by clinical dental examination. …”
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The profile of disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town by Thirumani Govender, Gubela Mji

“…The population studied included all prospective adult (18–59-year-old females and 18–64-year-old males) disability grant applicants in Bishop Lavis over a two-month period (April–May 2007). A structured, self-compiled questionnaire was administered during face-to-face interviews with applicants. …”
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Study on the spatial and temporal differences and influencing factors of out-of-pocket payments as a share of total health expenditure in China by Xiaoyu Dong, Huaizhi Cheng, Ruotong Tian, Lingxiao Gao, Wenpei Lyu, Jiaqi Zhang, Doudou Huang, Bin Guo

“…Methods Based on the panel data of 31 provinces in China, the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of the proportion of OOP payments in China from 2013 to 2022 were analyzed using spatial autocorrelation. …”
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