Thinking beyond green space: exploring a development project for aligning with UN SDGs by incorporating social value in architecture by Shantanu Biswas Linkon, Carmela Cucuzzella

“…By adopting a case study-based approach, this qualitative research collected data through site visits, Key Informant interviews (KII), semi-structured interviews, questionnaire surveys, and observation. …”
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Library social partnership development in a cluster space: Belgorod region experience by O. Y. Murashko

“…The practical component of the study is the possibility of adapting the libraries experience of Belgorod region into libraries of other territories of the Russian Federation, understanding cooperation of the library social institution, business-structures, nonprofit organizations and regional and municipal authorities.…”
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Impact of parallel construction schemes on the stability of surrounding rock in closely spaced multi-line tunnels by LIU Li, ZHANG Zheng, LIU Jun, OU Chen, ZHAO Yingbo, ZHAO Futian

“…Numerical simulations closely reflect actual construction conditions， and field monitoring confirms the suitability of the “middle tunnel first” method for the entrance sections of closely spaced tunnels.ConclusionsConsidering the stress， deformation of lining structures， and construction timeline， the “middle tunnel first” method is recommended for on-site implementation. …”
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Constraint - Induced Movement Therapy: Determinants and Correlates of Duration of Adherence to Restraint use Among Stroke Survivors with Hemiparesis by Arinola Olasumbo Sanya, Olumide Olasunkanmi Dada

“…</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty stroke survivors with hemiparesis who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively recruited from the physiotherapy out-patient clinics, using a purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on clinical and socio-demographic parameters. …”
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Blockchain enabled IoMT and transfer learning for ocular disease classification by Muhammad Adnan Khan, Muhammad Zahid Hussain, Muhammad Farhan Khan, Munir Ahmad, Sagheer Abbas, Tehseen Mazhar, Tariq Shahzad, Mamoon M. Saeed

“…Changes in the anatomical structures like the optic disc, macula, blood vessels, and fovea show the presence of diseases like age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, myopia, and hypertension. …”
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Healthcare organizations in crisis context: decision-making models and roles of CEOs by Anna Romiti, Mario Del Vecchio, Caterina Cavicchi, Emidia Vagnoni

“…Methods Based on a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 49 CEOs of Italian healthcare organizations, including both local health authorities and independent hospitals. …”
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Parental management of autoimmune disease with complementary and alternative medicine: a scoping review of the literature in OECD countries by Jordana Maio, Caroline A. Smith, Paul R. Ward

“…Additionally, future studies should recognise the interplay between social structures and individual agency in shaping healthcare decisions. …”
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PO48 | Thrombotic risk evaluation and thrombophilia testing in beta-thalassemia patients: a retrospective cohort analysis from a reference regional center

“…However, more well-structured studies are needed to reach definitive conclusions. …”
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Regionalization Analysis of Environmental Drivers of CONUS Grazing Land Biomass by Jisung Geba Chang, Feng Gao, Martha C. Anderson, Richard Cirone, Haoteng Zhao

“…This study focuses on regionalizing the analysis of grazing lands in the conterminous United States by combining earth observation data on Google Earth Engine, with machine learning techniques. …”
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Challenges and Barriers of Online Teaching: Perspective of Faculty in a Private Medical College of Lahore by Naureen Omar, Ifra Aslam, Syeda Mahnoor Nadeem, Ramsha Batool, Umbreen Navied, Muhammad Subhan Feroze

“…Data was collected online using Google Performa via email, analyzed using SPSS version 20 and Microsoft Excel. …”
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Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Measures on Nausea and Vomiting during First Trimester of Pregnancy by Asmaa I. Marak, Mona A. El-Sheikh, Eman M. S. Ahmed

“…All women received the evidence-based intervention. Data were collected using three tools. A structured interviewing questionnaire, pregnancy symptoms inventory (PSI), and weekly follow-up record. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO-ASSISTED TEACHING MODULE ON REDUCTION OF WEIGHT GAIN BY AEROBIC EXERCISE AMONG OBESE FEMALE COLLEGE by Bhanupriya Das, Niyati Das, Parikshita Khatua

“…The objectives of the “study” were to assess the “obesity ” of “Female adolescent college students“ before & after VATM, to evaluate the effectiveness of VATM on the reduction of weight gain by aerobic exercise among obese female students, to find out the association between the post-test measurement score of obese female college students with their selected demographic variables. Data were collected by using a structured demographic variable questionnaire and measurement of height, weight, and BMI schedule. …”
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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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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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Analysis of the interaction between N-acetylneuraminic acid and disaccharides on silica surface by L. M. Ushakova, E. M. Demianenko, M. I. Terets, V. V. Lobanov, M. T. Kartel

“…The results of quantum chemical modeling confirm the obtained experimental data. …”
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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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Is virtual reality enhancing dental anatomy education? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Katarina Bevizova, Hisham El Falougy, Andrej Thurzo, Stefan Harsanyi

“…Abstract Background Traditional dental anatomy education, reliant on cadaver dissections and lectures, faces challenges such as high costs, ethical concerns, and difficulty conveying complex 3D dental structures. Virtual reality (VR) offers a solution by providing immersive, interactive learning environments that can enhance students’ understanding. …”
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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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