Survival status and determinant factors of mortality among pediatric patients who underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunting surgery for hydrocephalus in Ethiopia by Mathewos Sileshi Menberu, Abdurehman Seid Mohammed, Yared Negussie Kebede, Getachew Mekete Diress

“…Methods A multicenter institutional-based retrospective cohort study was employed by reviewing medical chart records of pediatric patients who underwent ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting surgery for hydrocephalus from 1/12/2015 to 30/02/2023 and the medical chart records review was employed from 1/03/2023 to 30/03/2023. Data were extracted using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. …”
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An exploration of governance in teaching hospitals in the Netherlands focused on educational objectives by L. M. van der Baaren, R. E. Gifford, N. A. van der Baan, M. N. Sosef, J. H. Blaauw, R. J. Bennink, I. C. Heyligers

“…Methods We conducted an exploratory qualitative study of educational governance structures in all teaching hospitals in the Netherlands with at least three training programs. …”
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Exploring breast cancer awareness and screening practices amongst rural women in The Gambia: Community-based cross-sectional study. by Bakary Kinteh, Fatoumatta Jitteh, Mansour Badjie, Amadou Barrow, Lamin Jaiteh

“…Using multistage sampling, we recruited 985 women from two local government authorities (response rate: 90.2%). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered in Kobo Toolbox. …”
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Alarm fatigue in healthcare: a scoping review of definitions, influencing factors, and mitigation strategies by Elizabeth Anna Mathilde Michels, Stephen Gilbert, Iulia Koval, Magdalena Katharina Wekenborg

“…Publications were included if they addressed at least one of the five review objectives. Extracted data covered definitions, operationalization methods, influencing factors, consequences, and mitigation strategies. …”
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Newborn RSV immunization rates and reasons compared to family COVID-19 and influenza immunization status by Joshua Somers, Brittany Hansen, Julia Burger, Stephen Aronoff, Brian Tuohy

“…Grounded Theory methodology was applied for data analysis using iterative coding to identify themes related to immunization perceptions and acceptance. …”
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Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance perfusion of the brain in children with craniosynostosis by M. V. Lukin, Ya. A. Filin, A. V. Zvezdin, D. A. Beregovskiy, A. Yu. Efimtsev, G. E. Trufanov

“…Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) complemented by dynamic contrast-enhanced MR perfusion, allows for a detailed assessment of intracardiac structures, as well as evaluation of cerebral blood flow parameters in areas of suspected brain compression in children with craniosynostosis. …”
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Unraveling the interplay of stress, cognitive failure, and academic self-efficacy among postgraduate nursing candidates: a mediational path analysis by Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Eman Sameh AbdElhay, Bothaina Hussein Hassan, Samah Mohamed Taha

“…Methods A cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted using stratified sampling to recruit 268 postgraduate nursing students from two Egyptian universities. Data were collected through individual structured interviews using validated Arabic versions of the Cognitive Failure Questionnaire (CFQ), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and Sherer’s General Self-Efficacy Scale (SGSES). …”
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Metagenomics-assembled genomes reveal microbial metabolic adaptation to athalassohaline environment, the case Lake Barkol, China by Maripat Xamxidin, Xuanqi Zhang, Gang Zheng, Can Chen, Min Wu

“…Overall, this study reveals extensive taxonomic novelty and functional plasticity among microbial communities in Lake Barkol and underscores the influence of salinity in structuring microbial assemblages and metabolic pathways in athalassohaline ecosystems.…”
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Substitution and Overlap: The Relationship Between User Digitization and Service Accessibility in Public Cultural Participation by WANG Yuanming, WANG Xueli

“…A structured questionnaire yielded 892 valid responses. …”
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Clinical and radiographic outcomes of posterior cervical arthrodesis and stabilization via lateral mass screwing and rod fixation: a retrospective study at a tertiary hospital in A... by Surafel Mekonnen Mendere, Mikiyas G. Teferi, Michael A. Negussie, Azarias Kassahun Admasu, Samuel Getahun Mengistu

“…However, clinical and radiological data on its outcomes, especially in our setting, remain limited. …”
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Prevalence of acute diarrhea and its risk factors among under five children in flood affected Dasenech District, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Getasew Yirdaw, Habitamu Mekonen, Bayou Tilahun Assaye, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Chalachew Yenew

“…Five kebeles were purposively selected, followed by the proportional allocation of households, after which a systematic sampling technique was applied to identify study participants. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire administered by trained interviewers. …”
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Exploring transversal competencies in engineering students through international experiences by Guillermo M. Chans, Guillermo M. Chans, Ana Paula Valle-Arce, Salvador Salas-Maxemín, Patricia Caratozzolo, Patricia Caratozzolo, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga

“…This research analyzes the competencies students developed according to their educational model and during their experience abroad. Data were collected through a 43-question semi-structured interview with 13 undergraduate engineering students experiencing an abroad study program. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Associated Factor towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Health Care Professionals at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest... by Debaka Belete, Dagnaneh Wondale, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Biruk Demissie

“…An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, in 2021, and a systematic random sampling technique was used from different professionals, and the separate sample was taken independently from each. A pretested structured questionnaire was constructed and collects data then analyzed by using SPSS version 23. …”
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Burden and impact of substance abuse among epileptic patients attending epilepsy outpatient clinic by Ashraf Moustafa Abdou, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Karim, Reham Mahmoud Abozaid, Dina El Sayed Gaber

“…Every patient was assessed using a semi-structured interview and a self-designed questionnaire to collect data concerning history of epilepsy, seizure type, EEG findings, as well as questions derived from the Addiction Severity Index (ASI). …”
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Building a Robust Scenario Library for Safety Assurance of Automated Driving Systems: A Review by Antonio A. Bruto da Costa, Patrick Irvine, Tudor Dodoiu, Siddartha Khastgir, Paul Jennings

“…Key contributions, among others, include a structured classification of scenario generation and selection methods, identification of gaps in current practices, and a set of actionable recommendations for future research and regulatory alignment. …”
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The Australian clinical trial landscape: Perceptions of rural, regional and remote health service capacity and capability by Jenna Graffini, Karen Johnston, Alison Farrington, Steven M. McPhail, Sarah Larkins

“…Methods This qualitative study provides a descriptive exploration of the clinical trial landscape across rural, regional and remote Australia. Data were obtained from semi-structured interviews (n = 33) and one focus group (n = 5) involving clinical trial stakeholders between August 2022 and May 2023. …”
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Preventive practices and parental attitudes towards snakebites in children in snakebite hotspots of rural Sri Lanka by Indika Gawarammana, Kavinda Dayasiri, Shaluka Jayamanne, Gihan Gunarathna

“…The study targeted parents with at least one child under 5 years old, who were selected through cluster sampling facilitated by Public Health Midwives. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, parental attitudes towards snakes and snakebites, knowledge sources and preventive practices.Results A total of 518 parents participated, with the majority being mothers (94.2%). …”
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Cross-Domain Carotid Artery Segmentation Using Folding Fan ResNet and Quadratic Mapping Loss by Zhaozheng Chen, Zhiyin Liu, Bernard Chiu

“…However, the performance of these models declines substantially when applied to datasets with different properties from their training data, highlighting a need for more generalizable models. …”
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Determinants of maternal mortality among obstetric patients admitted to intensive care unit of Wolaita Sodo comprehensive specialized hospital, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case-co... by Tigist Nega Alemu, Wondimagegn Genaneh Shiferaw, Wakgari Binu Daga, Yordanos Sisay, Behailu Balcha

“…A total of 378 obstetric ICU admissions over a 10-year period were reviewed, including 126 maternal deaths (cases) and 252 survivors (controls), selected using simple random sampling. Data were extracted using a structured, pretested checklist. …”
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Impact of vision problems on children’s daily activities: Insights from a focus group discussion [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Rekha Hansraj, Tshubelela Sello Simon Magakwe, Zamadonda Nokuthula Xulu-Kasaba

“…The FGDs were guided by semi-structured interview questions. All sessions were recorded, transcribed verbatim, cleaned, coded, and analysed under ten domains, identified from the literature. …”
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