The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis by Yuval Haber, Dorit Hadar Shoval, Inbar Levkovich, Dror Yinon, Karny Gigi, Oori Pen, Tal Angert, Zohar Elyoseph, Zohar Elyoseph

“…To address these challenges, we propose the SAFE-AI protocol, offering clinicians structured guidelines for responsible AI integration in therapy. …”
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Women living in the region under an emergency command post are experiencing delays in reaching health facilities: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Besfat Berihun Erega, Abebaye Adigo Zeru, Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Rahel Birhanu Arage, Yitayal Ayalew Goshu, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Mulat Ayele, Gizachew Yilak, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Habtam Desse Alemayehu, Eyob Shitie Lake

“…Methods A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted among mothers attending public health facilities in the south Gondar zone, Ethiopia from September 01/2023 to April 30/2024. The data was collected by four BSc degree-holder midwives, using structured questionnaires after training was given for a day in each hospital. …”
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Impact of Social Media Messages on Nigerians’ Perception of Candidate’s Ideology, Competence and Policy Direction During America’s 2024 Presidential Election by Ikechukwu Peter Ugbor, Daniel Ezegwu, Otemdam (Jombo) Okey, Owa Egbara Owa, Reuben Adejoh, Godwin Ayodeji Nwogu, Jude Daniel Amakaino Utoware, Blessing Ngozichika Chinweobo-Onuoha

“…The population was 36, 7500 social media users in Nigeria, from which a sample size of 385 was drawn using the respondent-driven chain-driven sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. …”
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Methodology and content for the design of basketball coach education programs: a systematic review by Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Julio Calleja-González, Jeisson Mosquera-Maturana, Álvaro Velarde-Sotres, Álvaro Velarde-Sotres, Álvaro Velarde-Sotres

“…Specifically, it analyzes the content, technical-tactical actions, and methodologies used in practice and education programs to determine which essential parameters for their technical and tactical development.MethodsA structured search was carried out following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA®) guidelines and the PICOS® model until January 30, 2025, in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, SciELO, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus databases. …”
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Exploring diabetic patients experiences during war in Sudan: insights from a multi-city study by Mohamed Hisham Alamin, Manasik Mamoun, Leina Elfatih Salah Mohamed Ali Elomeiri, Sarah Hashim Mohammed Osman, Shrouk M. Abdou, Fatima Mohamed Osman Yasin, Ekhlass Ahmed Musa Mohamed, Abdelrahman Idris Mohamed Idris, Marwa Adil Abdelwahab Hag Ahmed, Lina Ahmed Ali Mohmmed Ahmed, Abdalmahmoud Asadig Kanan Ahmed, Mariam Abdelgadir Hago Taha, Moneer Ali Abdallah Ali, Esra Abdallah Abdalwahed Mahgoub

“…Convenient sampling was used to select the participants from the outpatient clinics of the targeted health facilities. Data was collected by interviewing patients using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Satisfaction of academic medical staff with integrated medical curriculum: an exploratory multinational survey by Ghazi F. Sharkas, Ragaa El-Masry, Sameh Abdel-Ghany, Ayman El Baz, Tamer Abou-Elsaad, Amira Adly Kassab, Darwish H. Badran, Abdalla Y. Bashir

“…Methods A cross-sectional, online multinational survey was conducted from December 2023 to April 2024 among 525 academic medical staff. A structured, self-reported questionnaire was used to assess satisfaction levels, demographic characteristics, and work-related factors. …”
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Exploring faculty perceptions and concerns regarding artificial intelligence Chatbots in nursing education: potential benefits and limitations by Zyad T. Saleh, Majdi Rababa, Rami A. Elshatarat, Muna Alharbi, Bandar Naffaa Alhumaidi, Majed S. Al-Za’areer, Reem Ahmad Jarrad, Tahany Fareed Al Niarat, Wesam T. Almagharbeh, Khaled Mohammed Al-Sayaghi, Doaa El Sayed Fadila

“…Providing hands-on experience and structured exposure can increase faculty confidence, reinforcing both the usefulness of AI chatbots and strategies to mitigate their limitations. …”
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Beyond Bleeding: An Analysis of Presenting Symptoms Among Black Patients with Endometrial Cancer by Maya E. Gross, Mindy Pike, Julianna Alson, Patrice Williams, Mollie E. Wood, Erica Marsh, Erin Carey, Til Stürmer, Ronit Katz, Whitney R. Robinson, Kemi M. Doll

“…We collected clinical, sociodemographic, and diagnostic information for 24 months before hysterectomy, using merged structured and abstracted data from electronic health records. …”
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Population estimates of shorebirds on the Atlantic Coast of southern South America generated from large-scale, simultaneous, volunteer-led surveys by Fernando A. Faria, Joaquín Aldabe, Juliana Bosi de Almeida, Juan J Bonanno, Leandro Bugoni, Robert P Clay, Julian Garcia-Walther, Agustina González, Arne J. Lesterhuis, Guilherme Tavares Nunes, Nathan R. Senner

“…Taken together, our results highlight the power of community scientists to carry out structured protocols at continental scales and generate critical data for a group of at-risk species.…”
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Determinants of hypertension-related knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among caregivers in Neno, rural Malawi: A cross-sectional study by Chikondi Maluwa, Sitalire Kapira, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…We used a cross-sectional study design. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0. …”
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Effectiveness of quality improvement on occurrence of needle stick injuries (NSIs) in Harare city, Zimbabwe, 2017: A quasi-experimental study by Sithole Zvanaka, Kudzai Masunda, Collen Madembo, Chonzi Prosper, Stanely Tapesana, Shecriton Muguza, Olufemi Ajumobi, Lilian Bulage, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga

“…We measured effectiveness of the intervention using Plan, Do Check Act cycle. Data on intervention effectiveness was collected pre and six months post-implementation, using structured questionnaires. …”
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Using interactive platforms to encode, manage and explore immune-related adverse outcome pathways by Alexander Mazein, Muhammad Shoaib, Miriam Alb, Christina Sakellariou, Charline Sommer, Katherina Sewald, Kristin Reiche, Patricia Gogesch, Luise A. Roser, Samira Ortega Iannazzo, Sapna Sheth, Susanne Schiffmann, Zoe Waibler, Vanessa Neuhaus, Susann Dehmel, Venkata Satagopam, Reinhard Schneider, Marek Ostaszewski, Wei Gu

“…The map is accessible online at https://imsavar.elixir-luxembourg.org via the MINERVA Platform for browsing, commenting, and data visualization. Our work transforms a graphical illustration of an AOP into a digitally structured and standardized form, featuring precise and controlled vocabulary and supporting reproducible computational analyses. …”
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Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of ovarian cryopreservation technology among women with ovarian diseases by Faten Mabrouk Nouh, Faten Mabrouk Nouh, Hasan Abualruz, Amal Khalifa Khalil, Rania Ezzat El-Gobashy, A. M. F. Alasser, Aya Ibrahim Shaban Abdullah, Jebril Al Hrinat, Aseel Ghaleb Hendi, Majdi AL-Zoubi, Tahani Al Rahbeni, Khalid Al-Mugheed, Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Hanaa Elsayed Ahmed Shahin, Hanaa Elsayed Ahmed Shahin

“…Participants were recruited from outpatient obstetrics and gynecology clinics at the Menoufia University Hospital and Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital. Data collection instruments included an online questionnaire, obstetric and gynecological history forms, and structured assessments of knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward oocyte cryopreservation.ResultsThe findings revealed that 59.9% of the women had a moderate level of knowledge regarding oocyte cryopreservation. …”
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Risk perception of severity or death from COVID-19: a systematic review of the factors associated by Rander Junior Rosa, Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade, Letícia Perticarrara Ferezin, Mônica Chiodi Toscano de Campos, Mônica Chiodi Toscano de Campos, Heriederson Sávio Dias Moura, Thais Zamboni Berra, Natacha Martins Ribeiro, Titilade Kehinde Ayandeyi Teibo, André Luiz Teixeira Vinci, Felipe Mendes Delpino, Miguel Ángel Fuentealba Torres, Ricardo Alexandre Arcêncio

“…Two reviewers independently selected articles, with disagreements resolved by a third reviewer. The data were extracted using a structured form, and the findings were synthesized narratively. …”
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Empirical evidence for a process-based model of health-related quality of life using network analysis by Nicolette Stogios, Nicolette Stogios, Troy Francis, Troy Francis, Rachel G. Peiris, Aleksandra Stanimirovic, Aleksandra Stanimirovic, Valeria Rac, Valeria Rac, Robert P. Nolan, Robert P. Nolan

“…While contemporary assessments are structured to evaluate an individual's HRQL state, we propose a complementary process-based model, which is defined as an appraisal that evolves over time as it reflects and informs a self-regulatory process of adapting to dynamic changes in bio-psycho-social life domains. …”
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Eating behaviors and physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: Experiences of breast cancer patients on adjuvant hormonal therapy by Paunović Marija, Ristić-Medić Danijela, Arsić Aleksandra, Petrović Snježana, Krstić Predrag, Kojadinović Milica, Vučić Vesna

“…This observational retrospective pre-post cohort study included 32 women treated with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) who responded to telephone interviews using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire aims to collect data on eating habits (intake of certain foods on a daily/weekly basis, as well as changes in the usual choice of food), intake of supplements, changes in weight, and physical activity before and during the lock-down. …”
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Phenomenological Exploration of Organ Donor Families’ Experiences: From Decision-Making to the Consequences of Life Donation by Yazdan Karimi Monjarmooei, SeyedAlireza Afshani, Ali Ruhani, Mohammad Mobaraki, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati

“…This sampling approach ensured the inclusion of information-rich cases aligned with the research objectives. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. …”
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Relationship between grief and coping strategies among nurses dealing with patient deaths: a descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study by Loujain Sharif, Khalid Almutairi, Ibrahim Alnasser, Zalikha Attar, Alaa Mahsoon, Aisha Alhofaian, Budour Almutairi, Yaser Alqahtani, Afnan Tunsi, Sara Yaghmour, Fayez Bokhari, Rebecca Wright

“…Conclusions The study highlights that while nurses employ personal coping strategies, there is a need for additional, culturally tailored support to manage grief effectively. Implementing structured support systems may enhance nurses’ coping mechanisms and overall well-being when facing patient deaths.…”
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Community health fairs as experiential learning: a qualitative exploration of benefits and challenges by Martha Rojo, Scott Wright, Jing Jin, Erickson Feliciano, Margaret Love, Sharon Stevenson

“…Methods Using a semi-structured guide developed by the researchers for this study, qualitative conversational interviews were conducted with 14 participants (7 students, 7 faculty) involved in an annual CHF. …”
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Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension and associated factors among rheumatic heart disease patients in Ethiopia by Asmamaw Gedefaw, Yihealem Yabebal Ayele, Gebeyaw Wudie, Abiyot Tefera, Agerye Kassa Yirdaw, Tadele Demilew

“…Data were entered using Epidata Manager version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 27. …”
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