Binding of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with liver and serum proteins in rats: implications for physiologically based pharmacokinetic modelling by Xiarui Fan, Xiaomin Li, Tong Li, Bing Shao, Shan Niu, Wenhong Fan, Qi Wang, Lv Zhong, Xiangrui Wang, Ziwei Wang, Fujun Ma, Guomao Zheng, Hui Peng, Lili Chen, Zhaomin Dong

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Safety and efficacy of standard vs. tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in pediatric populations: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Honggang Fang, Zihan Wang, Kuan Wei, Xing Liu, Shengde Wu, Yi Hua, Tao Lin, Dawei He, Guanghui Wei, Deying Zhang

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O acolhimento no centro cirúrgico na perspectiva do usuário e a política nacional de humanização [Hosting at the surgical center from the user’s perspective and the national policy... by Mariana Nepomuceno Giron, Lina Márcia Miguéis Berardinelli, Fátima Helena do Espírito Santo

“…Ethno methodological, exploratory study conducted with 18 users of clinical and surgical wards of a state hospital in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Data were collected in 2013 through semi-structured interviews. …”
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Perspectives of Health Care Professionals on the Use of AI to Support Clinical Decision-Making in the Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions: Interview Study by Jennifer Cooper, Shamil Haroon, Francesca Crowe, Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Thomas Jackson, Leah Fitzsimmons, Eleanor Hathaway, Sarah Flanagan, Tom Marshall, Louise J Jackson, Niluka Gunathilaka, Alexander D'Elia, Simon George Morris, Sheila Greenfield

“…We derived concepts inductively from the interview transcripts and structured them according to the 5 categories of the model by Buck exploring determinants of attitudes toward AI. …”
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Comparative Cross-Country Analysis of the Development Level of Scientific and Innovative Activity by V. P. Zavarukhin, T. I. Chinaeva, E. Yu. Churilova

“…The following statistical methods were used in the study: non-parametric, correlation-regression, multivariate classifications (cluster analysis), discriminant analysis, descriptive statistics (averages, structural averages, variation indexes, etc.). The work used the statistical data of the World Bank, OECD, Rosstat. …”
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Net ownership, utilization and malaria burden in the context of Piperonyl butoxide-LLINs intervention in western Kenya. by Job Oyweri, Patrick O Onyango, Maxwell G Machani, Josephat Bungei, Sammy Cheruiyot, Yaw A Afrane, Ming-Chieh Lee, Daibin Zhong, Guofa Zhou, John Githure, Harrysone Atieli, Guiyun Yan

“…Group 1, with 181 households, received pyrethroid-LLIN, while Group 2, with 199 households, received PBO-LLINs. Data on net ownership and usage was collected using a standardized semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Perioperative factors influencing post-appendectomy outcomes in adults: a single-center prospective study in the North of Palestine by Alaa Zayed, Khaled Demyati, Abdulsalam Alkaiyat, Alaa Omari, Eliana Masri, Zain Saqfalhait, Yazan.N.A.Abdallah, Obayda Darawsha, Mohammed Hajhamad

“…Patients aged ≥ 18 years diagnosed with acute appendicitis and treated surgically were included. Data were collected using structured forms covering preoperative (sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, imaging, and laboratory findings), intraoperative (timing, technique, and surgical findings), and postoperative (pain using Visual Analogue Scale), complications, and Health-Related Quality of Life using European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions-3 Levels variables. …”
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Communication and relationships: how patients perceive informational and interactional organizational justice can improve patient-centered care, a study with samples from Spain and... by Diana Pérez-Arechaederra, Elena Briones, Luis García-Ortiz

“…This study aims to improve the understanding of patients’ experiences with health care organizations to enable health care service management to enhance patient-centered care quality. Given the structural differences in healthcare systems in Spain and the U.S., we examined both contexts to strengthen our analysis of patient perceptions that are critical for improving patient-centered care across different systems. …”
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Species Diversity, Biomass Production and Carbon Sequestration Potential in the Protected Area of Uttarakhand, India by Geetanjali Upadhyay, Lalit M. Tewari, Ashish Tewari, Naveen Chandra Pandey, Sheetal Koranga, Zishan Ahmad Wani, Geeta Tewari, Ravi K. Chaturvedi

“…Using random sampling methods, data were gathered from six distinct forest communities. …”
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Cuidados paliativos à criança com câncer [Palliative care to child with cancer] by Jael Rúbia Figueiredo de Sá França, Solange Fátima Geraldo da Costa, Maria Miriam Lima da Nóbrega, Maria Emília Limeira Lopes

“…It was conducted with ten nurses working at a pediatric unit of a public hospital in João Pessoa, PB, Brazil, from April to June, 2010. Data were collected by means of semi-structured interview and treated with categorical content analysis. …”
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Identifying Shahid Sattari’s Strategic Leadership Competencies: Teachings for Public Managers by Naser Asgari

“…Results The model of Shahid Sattari’s strategic leadership competencies is structured around eight pervasive themes, each encompassing specific traits and capabilities: Belief Competencies: Demonstrated through strong religious affiliation, spiritualism, and deeply held ethical convictions. …”
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A look beyond the needle: high prevalence of injecting risk behaviours among people who inject drugs in Zanzibar by Stephen M. Kibusi, Khadija K. Mohamed, Elihuruma E. Stephano, Angelina A. Joho, Azan Nyundo, Bonaventura C.T. Mpondo

“…Participants were selected from known hot spots, methadone clinics, sober houses and health facilities. A standardized structured questionnaire that evaluates high-risk injecting habits was used for data collection. …”
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Prediction and validation of mechanical properties of self-compacting geopolymer concrete using combined machine learning methods a comparative and suitability assessment of the be... by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Ahmed M. Ebid, Paul Awoyera, Viroon Kamchoom, Evelin Rosero, María Albuja, Carlos Mancheno

“…First, there is a great environmental necessity to eliminate these industrial wastes and their usage in a solid waste upcycling system to ensure structural sustainability creates an avenue for this process. …”
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Revisión de Programas de Antiviolencia o Valores en el Fútbol (Review of Anti-Violence or Values in Football Programmes) by Antonio Aguilar Gómez

“…It is important to highlight that none of the programs consider the organization as a factor that favors or conditions violence; however, there is evidence that the implementation of ethical codes can be effective if accompanied by structural adjustments in organizations. Keyword: Programmes, Anti-violence, Values, Football, Football. …”
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Application of the One Health approach to zoonotic diseases in Bhutan: A qualitative assessment of gaps and opportunities from key stakeholders’ perspectives by Bir Doj Rai, Tenzin Tenzin, Dorji Tshering, Narapati Dahal, Gizachew A. Tessema, Lin Fritschi, Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu, Gavin Pereira

“…Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 22 professionals from Bhutan’s key OH sectors, including public health, animal health, environmental agencies, and academia. …”
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Incidence and determinants of excessive weight gain in people living with HIV initiating tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir-based therapy: a multicenter retrospective study in... by Gashaw Sisay Chanie, Wagaye Atalay, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Zemenu Wube Bayleyegn, Yonas Sisay Aragie, Gizachew Kassahun Bizuneh, Mihret Melese, Rahel Belete Abebe

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the incidence and factors associated with excessive weight gain among People living with human immunodeficiency virus on tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir based regimens in a real-world setting.MethodA multicenter retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from December 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023, involving 620 human immunodeficiency virus patients initiating a tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir based regimen. Data on sociodemographic, clinical details, and excessive weight gain were collected from medical records and patient interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Hepatitis B vaccination coverage and associated factors among children living in northwest Ethiopia city administrations: A community-based study by Mekuanint Geta, Asrat Hailu, Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel

“…Sociodemographic information, vaccination history, and epidemiological risk factors were collected using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, employing descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression model. …”
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Acceptability and barriers of a GP–physiotherapist partnership in the diagnosis and management of COPD in primary care: A qualitative study by Lisa Pagano, Zoe McKeough, Sally L. Wootton, Andrew S. L. Chan, Sriram Mahadev, Nicholas Zwar, Deborah Pallavicini, Sarah Dennis

“…Interviews were transcribed, coded and thematically analysed. Synthesis of the data was guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework for clinician interviews and the health belief model for patient interviews. …”
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Tobacco smoking and smokeless tobacco use among people living with HIV in Zambia: Findings from a 2023 National NCD/HIV Survey. by Cosmas Zyambo, Paul Somwe, Chomba Mandyata, Mwiche Musukuma, Phoebe Bwembya, Henry Phiri, Malizgani P Chavula, Hikabasa Halwindi, Joseph Zulu, Wilbroad Mutale

“…Given the strong association between alcohol consumption and tobacco use, structured behavioral interventions and support programs should also be prioritized. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of non-pharmacological therapies for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: a network meta-analysis by Jing Jia, Yun-bo Wu, Si-wei Liu, Wei-jing Chen, Ru-liu Li, Yun-long Bai, Ling Hu

“…If left inadequately treated, IBD can lead to disease progression, resulting in severe long-term complications, including irreversible structural damage to the intestinal tissues. While clinical symptoms are traditionally used to assess treatment efficacy, they do not always align with the underlying mucosal inflammation, particularly in CD. …”
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