Comparative analysis of national innovation systems: Implications for SMEs' adoption of fourth industrial revolution technologies in developing and developed countries by Lebogang Mosupye-Semenya

“…This model is designed to serve as a practical tool for governments in developing countries, providing a structured framework to facilitate and enhance the strategic development of their innovation landscapes.…”
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Factors associated with obstetric ultrasound screening behavior during antenatal care at public health centers in Palu City by Ketut Suarayasa, Miranti Miranti, Sumarni Sumarni, Elli Yane Bangkele, Andi Nuraspianti

“…A mixed-methods study with a quantitative approach was conducted on 380 pregnant women from 14 public health centers in Palu City using proportional random sampling with pregnant women and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program officers at the Palu Health Office. Quantitative data were collected using a structured questionnaire that was adapted and modified from existing literature. …”
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Remediation potential of biochar for As and Cd by modifying soil physicochemical properties: a conceptual model elucidating stabilization mechanism based on conditional probability... by Yan Ma, Fan Zhang, Lu Cheng, Dading Zhang, Xinyi Wu, Yue Ma, Xueyu Liu, Baoshan Xing

“…Biochar addition improved soil particle size distribution and pore structure and increased soil pH and organic matter content but decreased cation exchange and total reducing substances. …”
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Sustained effects of bladder point-of-care ultrasound simulation exercise on nursing students: A prospective cohort study by Tomoyoshi Naito, Akiko Hashizumi, Masako Sakai, Emiko Yamamura, Miho Iwase, Kiyomi Yamada, Masako Watanabe, Nobuo Kimura, Takako Kato, Eiko Fujimoto, Rie Kashihara

“…The primary outcome was the Objective Structured Assessment of Ultrasound Skills (OSAUS) score. …”
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Improving the Assessment and Classification of Sick Children according to the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Protocol at Sanja Primary Hospital, Northwest Ethiop... by Mohammed Abayneh, Tsegaye Gebremedhin, Endalkachew Dellie, Chalie Tadie Tsehay, Asmamaw Atnafu

“…A total of 762 (381 for pre and 381 for postintervention) children from 2 months up to 5 years of age were involved in the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire prepared from the IMCI guideline, and a facility checklist was used. …”
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The effect of different whitening mouthwashes and simulated tooth brushing on surface roughness and microhardness of nanohybrid resin composite: an in vitro study by Cemile Yılmaz, Latife Altınok Uygun

“…Microhardness values remained stable, suggesting the preservation of the internal structure. These findings highlight the need for cautious recommendation of charcoal-based mouthwashes for patients with resin restorations due to potential surface degradation risks.…”
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Does a Time-Lagged Effect Exist Between Landscape Pattern Changes and Giant Panda Density? by Qingxia Zhao, Qifeng Zhu, Jiqin Huang, Yueduo Cui, Yutai Liu, Dong Chen, Xuelin Jin

“…Land use and land cover change (LULCC) can influence giant panda distributions by altering landscape structure and configuration. However, the spatial impacts and potential time lag effects of landscape pattern changes on giant pandas remain underexplored. …”
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Effect of activating additives on the cold sintering process of (MnFeCoNiCu)₃O₄ high-entropy ceramics by A. V. Smirnov, Yu. D. Ivakin, M. V. Kornyushin, A. A. Kholodkova, A. A. Vasin, S. Ayudinyan, H. V. Kirakosyan

“…To obtain experimental data on the effect of activating additive type on the cold sintering process of (MnFeCoNiCu)3O4 high-entropy ceramic. …”
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Evaluating Jordan's antimicrobial resistance national action plan (2018–2022) implementation: progress and recommendations by Salam Momani, Mohammad S. Alyahya, Dalia K. Zayed, Ala Bin Tarif, Omar F. Nimri, Sami Alshaikh, Adel Belbiesi, Ala’a B. Al-Tammemi

“…Data were collected via national stakeholder workshop and follow-up electronic communications, with consensus-based completion by multi-sectoral working groups. …”
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Ethnomedicinal indices based ethno-veterinary plant profile of Yousaf Baba Hills, District Mohmand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan by B. Khan, M. S. Khan, H. A. Jan, Barkatullah, K. N. Khan, A. Hashem, G. D. Avila-Quezada, E. F. Abd_Allah

“…Ethnoveterinary information was obtained through semi-structured interviews with 133 informants who were randomly selected from 17 villages, and the data were interpreted using various ethnobotanical indices. …”
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Interviews with Kuwaiti parents regarding knowledge and health beliefs about HPV infection and HPV vaccination by Dr Ahmad Abuzoor, Dr Jabin Jabin, Dr Cyril Eshareturi, Dr Melissa Owens, Drs Cor Jonker

“…Methods: Based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) (Abraham & Sheeran, 2005), semi-structured interviews were held. The data were thematically analysed using an induction approach on a semantic level to the most common themes and categories. …”
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Production system, and egg quality of village chicken reared under traditional management system in Angecha and Damboya districts of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Eskindir Amanuel, Desalegn Amanuel, Edao Shanku

“…Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select representative samples and one hundred eight six respondents (186) were interviewed with structured questionnaire. The data were organized and analyzed by using SPSS and SAS. …”
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Land Use and is Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…Sampling techniques used included purposive sampling and simple random sampling and the data collection tools used included questionnaires and interview guides. …”
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Identifying barriers and facilitators for health risk behaviours among people with severe mental illness in Bangladesh and Pakistan: a qualitative study by Badur Un Nisa, Imogen Featherstone, Gerardo A. Zavala, Humaira Bibi, Md Badruddin Saify, Mahmudul Hasan, Faiza Aslam, Asad Tamizuddin Nizami, Rumana Haque, Najma Siddiqi, Richard I.G. Holt, Hannah Maria Jennings

“…Data were analysed thematically, informed by the socio-ecological framework. …”
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Exploring UAV narrow-band hyperspectral indices and crop functional traits derived from radiative transfer models to detect wheat powdery mildew by Yang Liu, Xiaoyang Ma, Lulu An, Hong Sun, Fangkui Zhao, Xiaojing Yan, Yuntao Ma, Minzan Li

“…The WPM was a bottom-up disease that caused the loss of cell integrity, leaf wilting, and canopy structure damage with these symptoms altering the crop’s functional traits (CFT) and canopy spectra. …”
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Videomängude disain noortele täiskasvanutele. Psühholoogilise heaolu edendamine koosloome kaudu / Participatory Video Game Design for Young Adults: Enhancing Psychological Well-bei... by Taavi Varm

“…Two custom-developed toolkits structured the creative process: one based on flow theory, the other on visual world-building templates. …”
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Toroidal distribution of heat load on castellated plasma facing components for lower divertor target in EAST by Wenxue Fu, Dahuan Zhu, Binfu Gao, Zongxiao Guo, Bin Zhang, Mehdi Firdaouss, Chuannan Xuan, Rong Yan, Yang Wang, Chunyu He, Yi Li, Baoguo Wang, Rui Ding, Junling Chen

“…The lower divertor of EAST adopts an ITER-like cassette modules (CMs) structure. However, regular distribution of damage along the toroidal direction have been observed on the divertor target plates, which not only affects the lifespan of PFCs but also limits the long-pulse and high-performance plasma operations. …”
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Do P2Y12 receptor inhibitors prescribed poststroke modify the risk of cognitive disorder or dementia? Protocol for a target trial using multiple national Swedish registries by John Attia, Michael Nilsson, Frederick R Walker, Christopher Oldmeadow, Michael Pollack, Jenny Nyberg, Sara Gustavsson, N David Åberg, Georg Hans Kuhn, Madeleine Hinwood, Marina Ilicic, Chris Levi, Sarah J Johnson, Leeanne M Carey, Lucy Leigh, Neil Spratt, Thomas Lindén

“…We developed a study protocol following the components of the target trial approach described by Hernan et al and describe the data structure that would be required in order to make a causal inference. …”
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Rare ginsenosides: A unique perspective of ginseng research by Wenxiang Fan, Linhong Fan, Ziying Wang, Yuqi Mei, Longchan Liu, Linnan Li, Li Yang, Zhengtao Wang

“…Aim of review: In this review, recent advances of Rare ginsenosides (RGs) were summarized dealing with the structurally diverse characteristics, traditional usage, drug discovery situation, clinical application, pharmacological effects and the underlying mechanisms, structure–activity relationship, toxicity, the stereochemistry properties, and production strategies. …”
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The current induced mass transformation of Ag alloy wire bonded led chip by Xiaohong Yuan, Qinlian He, Shanju Zheng, Jiaheng Zhang, Dapeng Yang, Qinsong Bi, Yuxi Luo, Dengquan Chen, Xiaojing Wang

“…This leads to polarity differences in interconnection structure, underscoring the urgent need to clarify the evolution of microscale bonding interfaces. …”
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