Strategies to reduce cesarean deliveries: surveying Polish midwives and midwifery students on external cephalic version practices by Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś, Anna Janik, Cecylia Jendyk, Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop, Anna Brzęk, Rafał Stojko, Jakub Staniczek

“…The findings emphasize the necessity of structured educational programs to improve competency and confidence in ECV, particularly in outpatient and prenatal classes. …”
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Several Mechanisms Drive the Heterogeneity in Browning Across a Boreal Stream Network by Xudan Zhu, Frank Berninger, Liang Chen, Johannes Larson, Ryan A. Sponseller, Hjalmar Laudon

“…Our results highlight that multifaceted, spatially structured, and nonstationary drivers must be accounted for to predict future DOC changes.…”
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Semiconductor Wafer Flatness and Thickness Measurement Using Frequency Scanning Interferometry Technology by Weisheng Cheng, Zexiao Li, Xuanzong Wu, Shuangxiong Yin, Bo Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang

“…To this end, this paper proposes a high-precision facet reconstruction method for SiC/Si structures, which combines harmonic spectral domain decomposition, refractive index gradient constraints, and partitioning optimization strategy, and introduces interferometric signal “oversampling” and weighted fusion of multiple sets of data to effectively suppress higher-order harmonic interferences, and to enhance the accuracy of phase resolution. …”
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Evaluation of the level of knowledge of secondary school students at the Abbé KOSA Institute on the transmission and prevention measures of HIV/AIDS by Nicolas KANGOYANGALA KINAMBOLI, Marie-Scholastique SHAMBUWA KITOKO, Florent KIYOMBO, Didier TSHIMPAPA MUTOBA, Dieudonné MBOLIGIKPELE GONI, Jean GBANDAZWA, Jacques NGBATALA

“…Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire distributed to a stratified random sample of 492 students. …”
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Perceptions of Long COVID Patients Regarding Health Assistance: Insights from a Qualitative Study in Spain by Maria Leopolda Moratalla-Cebrian, Irene Marcilla-Toribio, Carlos Berlanga-Macias, Ana Perez-Moreno, Maria Garcia-Martinez, Maria Martinez-Andres

“…Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach, the study included 27 participants selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data were collected via online semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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Disinfection of indoor air for the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2: a review of the effectiveness of UV-C technology and gaps in research by Elena Cristina Rada, Chiara Vignali, Stefano Bellazzi, Marco Carnevale Miino, Alessandro Abbà, Márta Szabó, Vincenzo Torretta, Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Maria Cristina Collivignarelli

“…In indoor environments, a structured strategy is needed to reduce the risk of infection. …”
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Primary healthcare professionals’ perceptions, attitudes and ideas regarding asthma management in Greece: A mixed-method study by Izolde Bouloukaki, Christos Spanias, Despo Ierodiakonou, Nikolaos Tzanakis, Siân Williams, Ioanna Tsiligianni

“…Then, a qualitative survey followed with semi-structured interviews to evaluate the feedback obtained from HCPs to assess the content, and applicability of the ARC tools. …”
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Make me a match: Creating research partnerships to build capacity for the evaluation of community initiatives by Christine M. Weston, Kristina Weeks, May Lynn Tan, Lee Bone, Jill Marsteller, Albert W. Wu

“…Methods: We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of the pilot phase of the Accelerating Collaborations for Evaluation Matching Service from August 2018 to February 2021. Data sources included program records, participant surveys administered at 3-, 6-, and 12-months post-match, and semi-structured interviews conducted at 12–18 months post-match. …”
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Multicriteria decision-making framework for robust energy management AI solutions by Salem Garfan, A.H. Alamoodi, Suliana Sulaiman, O.S. Albahri, A.S. Albahri, Iman Mohamad Sharaf

“…In recent years, global attention has been shifted toward energy issues, prompting significant support from major countries toward nearly zero-energy structures. However, this transition faces challenges, particularly regarding the financial implications of implementation despite diverse methodologies. …”
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Telomeres are shorter in Portuguese obese adults by Catarina Duarte, Maria Teresa Braz, Ana Marques-Ramos, José Silva-Nunes, Luisa Veiga, Miguel Brito

“…In obesity, the secretion of proinflammatory adipokines contributes to oxidative stress that can lead to a decline in the length of telomeres. Telomeres are structures of repetitive sequences delimiting the chromosomes, that plays a crucial role in maintaining their integrity and stability and, thus, its shortening is associated with cellular senescence and possible apoptosis. …”
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Finite element analysis of human finger injury under blunt impact: Subcutaneous hemorrhage and laceration by Yoichi Asano, Rajaei Nader, Takahiro Issiki, Yu-ki Higuchi, Yoji Yamada, Tatsuo Fujikawa, Fusako Sato

“…A finite element model of the right index finger was developed based on magnetic resonance imaging data from a 28-year-old male participant, incorporating anatomically accurate bone structures with visco-hyperelastic soft tissue properties. …”
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An intelligent recognition method of deep shale gas reservoir laminaset based on laminaset clustering and R-L-M algorithm by Yu Zeng, Fuqiang Lai, Haijie Zhang, Yi Jiang, Junwei Pu, Tongtong Luo, Xiaoxia Zhao

“…Lamina structures, as typical sedimentary features in shale formations, determine both the quality of shale reservoirs and fracturing effects. …”
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Design and evaluation of a circuit-based team competition model to enhance fundamental athletic skills in primary school physical education by Iskandar, Juhanis, M. Adam Mappaompo, M. Yusuf Susilo Abdillah, Hilmy Aliriad

“…There is a need for engaging, structured models that effectively combine physical activity with motivation and teamwork. …”
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Perception of neurosurgery among surgical patients with essential tremor: A qualitative mixed methods study by Susanna D. Howard, Ellie Gabriel, Shikha Singh, Iahn Cajigas, Whitley Aamodt, John Farrar, Matthew D. Kearney

“…Thematic analysis of qualitative data was conducted using an approach based on grounded theory methodology. …”
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Facile synthesis of novel nanocomposite composed of Co3O4, MgO, and Mg3B2O6 for malachite green dye decontamination from aqueous media by Asma S. Al-Wasidi, Ehab A. Abdelrahman, Reem K. Shah, Nermin A. Abdelhakim, Fawaz A. Saad

“…Besides, X-ray diffraction analysis showed their crystalline structures, including Co3O4 and MgO in cubic systems, and Mg3B2O6 in an orthorhombic system. …”
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Fabrication of an Original Transparent PVA/Gelatin Hydrogel: In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity against Skin Pathogens by Naila Imtiaz, Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi, Fehmida Fasim, Barkat Ali Khan, Syeda Asma Bano, Ghulam Mujtaba Shah, Malik Badshah, Farid Menaa, Bushra Uzair

“…Taken together, the experimental data indicated that HGE might be a promising wound dressing.…”
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Psychological dilemmas and distress among Chinese primiparas during the postpartum transition underlying implicit cultural norms: a phenomenological inquiry by Yiping Nan, Lei Yang, Anum Nisar, Jingjun Zhang, Yan Gao, Miao Zhang, Fang Liu, Xiaomei Li, Yongai Zhang

“…Methods A descriptive phenomenological study design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 primiparas within one year of delivery during July and September 2022. …”
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Challenges prescribing and dispensing oral antibiotics with poor palatability for paediatric patients: A qualitative interview study with GPs and pharmacists by Ayat Elgammal, Joseph Ryan, Colin Bradley, Abina Crean, Margaret Bermingham

“…Methods: One-to-one semi-structured interviews with GPs and pharmacists were conducted via an online video-conferencing platform. …”
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Impact of variables on recovery time in patients undergoing hemodialysis: an international survey by Nurten Ozen, Tayfun Eyileten, Paulo Teles, Baris Seloglu, Ayse Gurel, Aysegul Ocuk, Volkan Ozen, Filipa Fernandes, Luís Campos, Sara Coutinho, Joana Teixeira, Sandra Cristina Mendo Moura, Olga Ribeiro, Clemente Neves Sousa

“…Participants had no communication barriers and voluntarily agreed to take part in the study. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire to gather descriptive characteristics and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Wet Cupping Therapy (Hijamah) among the Public in Northern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study by Mohamed M Abd El Mawgod, Hassan Mohammad, Nawaf S Alenezi, Omar Mosab M Alenazi, Ashwaq Ibrahim H Alanazi, Taif Saleem Alanazi

“…Qualitative data were presented as frequencies and percentages. …”
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