Prophylactic effect of nano vitamin D3 against fatty degeneration caused by calcium-deficient diet in parotid salivary gland: a histological and ultrastructural study by Maha Mohamed Montaser, Dina M. Mahdy, Sara A. Hamza

“…Results The conventional vitamin D3 group showed an incomplete protective effect, while vitamin D3-loaded lipid nano capsules (LNCs) completely preserved cellular structures, preventing the salivary tissue’s fatty deterioration. …”
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Confident Learning-Based Label Correction for Retinal Image Segmentation by Tanatorn Pethmunee, Supaporn Kansomkeat, Patama Bhurayanontachai, Sathit Intajag

“…The segmentation of tiny structures, such as the fovea, demonstrated a significant enhancement following refinement. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice related to cervical cancer prevention among medical students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Md. Mizanur Rahman, Azaz Bin Sharif, Bhuyian Md. Mahtab Uddin, Sumia Bari, Saidul Islam Khan, Ismoth Ara Jerin, Farhana Rahman, Samia Ullah Orthi

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. …”
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Hesitancy Toward the First COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose: A Cross-Sectional Study in Morocco by Fatima Zahra Chellat, Nassiba Bahra, Zakia Marsou, Marwa El Baldi, Soumaya Benmaamar, Nabil Tachfouti, Nada Otmani, Mohamed Berraho, Karima El Rhazi

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 574 participants from primary healthcare centers in Fez, Morocco, between April 2022 and April 2023. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on the WHO SAGE framework, assessing socio-demographic, contextual, individual, group, and vaccine-specific determinants. …”
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Risk Perception and Vaccination Decision: Attitudes of Parents of Children Aged 6-12 Years towards COVID-19 Vaccination by Fauzan, Sukrang, Mursyidah Khairiyah, Ratna Devi, Ni Wayan Sridani, Abd Rahman, Adhar Arifuddin, A Fahira Nur

“…Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of children aged 6-12 years. Data on parental attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination, along with various demographic variables, were collected via structured interviews. …”
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Mother’s perceptions of healthy diet for children in Ukraine by Lesia Heiko, Tetiana Yurochko

“…The study applies the qualitative methodology of semi-structured interviews using the strategy of a snowball and maximum variation sampling approaches interviewing mothers of preschool children in Lubny (Poltava Region, Ukraine) including local- and national-level health experts. …”
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Digital and analogical discretion: an exploratory study of Italian street-level bureaucrats by Rebecca Paraciani, Roberto Rizza

“…Information gathered through a series of semi-structured interviews was analysed, with a focus on the digitalisation process. …”
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It helps to talk: A guiding framework (TRUST) for peer support in delivering mental health care for adolescents living with HIV. by Carol Wogrin, Nicola Willis, Abigail Mutsinze, Silindweyinkosi Chinoda, Ruth Verhey, Dixon Chibanda, Sarah Bernays

“…There are potential risks for peer supporters, including being overwhelmed by engaging with and feeling responsible for resolving relationally and structurally complex problems, which warrant considerable supervision. …”
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Synergistic effects of neuroprotective drugs with intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in acute ischemic stroke: A Bayesian network meta-analysis. by Chun Dang, Qinxuan Wang, Yijia Zhuang, Qian Li, Yaoheng Lu, Ying Xiong, Li Feng

“…This study conducted a structured search of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Wanfang Data, and CNKI databases from their inception to March 2024. …”
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From vocational to graduation: A mixed methods study of support needs for vocational learners pursuing post-graduate education in South Africa by Debbi Groome, Charmaine Cunningham

“…The first phase was conducted in 2021 and involved an analysis of grades followed by semi-structured interviews to obtain qualitative insights. …”
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Relationships Between Self-Reported Sleep Quality, Quantity and Timing on Workdays vs Work-Free Days and Lifestyle Factors in Healthy Adults by Aslamyar D, Pilz LK, von Gall C

“…However, rather than accommodating these needs, everyday life is often structured around rigid societal times that can result in sleep deficits and poor sleep quality. …”
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Accessibility and competency development: student experiences of a simulated practicum in postgraduate psychology training by Jaeva Shelley, Adam J. Rock, Nicola Schutte, Suzanne M. Cosh, Kylie Rice

“…The present study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of postgraduate professional psychology students completing a fully simulated practicum.Method Seven semi-structured focus groups were conducted, in which students (N = 30) shared their perspectives of competency development within a simulated practicum, benefits, and challenges, of a simulated practicum. …”
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Institutional governance and responsiveness to antimicrobial resistance: a qualitative study of Australian hospital executives by Alex Broom, Jennifer Broom, Katherine Kenny, Pamela Konecny, Jeffrey J. Post

“…Hospital accreditation processes and regulatory structures were not sufficient to induce efficacious AMS. …”
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Challenges and opportunities for breast cancer early detection among rural dwelling women in Segamat District, Malaysia: A qualitative study. by Désirée Schliemann, Wilfred Mok Kok Hoe, Devi Mohan, Pascale Allotey, Daniel D Reidpath, Min Min Tan, Nur Aishah Mohd Taib, Michael Donnelly, Tin Tin Su

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Individual semi-structured interviews with 22 people (health professionals, cancer survivors, community volunteers and member from a non-governmental organization) and four focus group discussions (n = 22 participants) with women from a local community were conducted. …”
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Legal aspects of functional security standardisation of the Internet of Things by P. S. Klimushyn, V. Ye. Roh, T. P. Kolisnyk

“…To support the Internet of Things, technologies such as built-in devices, cloud and fog computing, big data processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are used to produce intelligent physical objects. …”
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Navigating Pluralism in Medicine: Healthcare Practices Among Older Adults in West Manggarai, Indonesia by Puri Swastika Gusti Krisna, Fajar Nurcahyo

“…A qualitative approach was used, involving semi-structured&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">interviews with 10 older adults from Pantar village, selected through purposive sampling. …”
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The cost of rehabilitation after critical illness: a comparison of hospitalization costs for traumatic brain injury and non-traumatic brain injury patients with disorders of consci... by Miao Yu, Zhongmou Huang, Yansui Yang, Yulin Wang, Hai Ren, Shilan Tang

“…Factors associated with higher hospitalization costs included non-TBI etiology, local residents, medical insurance, LOS, self-employed, surgical treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) intervention.ConclusionHospitalization cost structures were similar across etiologies, emphasizing value-driven care priorities. …”
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18 F sodium fluoride PET/CT in patients with prostate cancer: Quantification of normal tissues, benign degenerative lesions, and malignant lesions by Jorge Oldan, A Hawkins, Bennett Chin

“…Mean and maximum standardized uptake values [SUVs (SUV mean and SUV max )] were made in normal background regions (n = 470) including soft tissues (liver, aorta, bladder, adipose, brain, and paraspinal muscle) and osseous structures (T12 vertebral body, femoral diaphyseal cortex, femoral head medullary space, and ribs). …”
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Mapping existing research on flushing peripheral vascular catheters: a scoping review protocol by Liping Liu, Peter J Carr, Orlaith Hernon, Jiaxin Deng, Catriona Duggan, Leo R Quinlan, Zina Alfahl

“…Two independent reviewers will screen the records and extract data based on the review questions. The reporting will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews, with the results and discussion structured according to the Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice and Research recommendations framework.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval is not required for this study. …”
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Percepciones del profesorado de Educación Física de Secundaria en Andalucía: metodología y expresión corporal (Teacher perceptions of school physical education in Andalusia: method... by Manuel Villard Aijón, Manuel Tomás Abad Robles, Mar Montávez Martín, Estefanía Castillo Viera

“…Data were analyzed with SPSS 20, in a descriptive way. …”
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