Smokeless, not harmless: Understanding Naswar's cardiovascular risks in the northwestern Pakistan by Ihsanur Rahman, Fayaz Ahmad, Naveed Sadiq

“…Consecutive sampling facilitated data collection through interviews using pre-structured questionnaire. …”
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Consumer perceptions and preferences of pharmacist-led professional services and attributes in Australia: a qualitative focus group study by Ruth Webster, Suzanne Robinson, Richard Norman, Laura Thomas, Ajay Karia, Tin Fei Sim

“…Objective This study investigates consumer views of pharmacist-led professional services in Australia, emphasising factors influencing their uptake and attributes valued by users.Design Semi-structured online focus groups explored the awareness, experiences and expectations of pharmacists and pharmacy professional services. …”
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Barriers and Support for Family Caregivers in Caring for Older Adults with Dementia: A Qualitative Study in Indonesia by Rita Hadi Widyastuti, Junaiti Sahar, Etty Rekawati, Aria Kekalih

“…Inclusion criteria included primary family caregivers who provided care for four hours per day for at least six months, were proficient in Indonesian, assisted older adults in daily activities, and were capable of expressing their experiences. Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the Colaizzi method.   …”
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Genome-wide association study of CSF levels of 59 alzheimer's disease candidate proteins: significant associations with proteins involved in amyloid processing and inflammation. by John S K Kauwe, Matthew H Bailey, Perry G Ridge, Rachel Perry, Mark E Wadsworth, Kaitlyn L Hoyt, Lyndsay A Staley, Celeste M Karch, Oscar Harari, Carlos Cruchaga, Benjamin J Ainscough, Kelly Bales, Eve H Pickering, Sarah Bertelsen, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Anne M Fagan, David M Holtzman, John C Morris, Alison M Goate

“…SNPs associated with ACE, IL6R and MMP3 protein levels are located within the coding regions of the corresponding structural gene. The SNPs associated with CSF levels of CCL4 and CCL2 are located in known chemokine binding proteins. …”
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Antenatal care quality and pregnancy outcomes in the northern region of Ghana: a mixed-methods analysis by Emmanuel Akolgo Abanga, Andrew Mpagwuni Ziblim, Michael Boah

“…A thematic analysis approach was used to analyse the qualitative data, ensuring the robustness and reliability of our findings. …”
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Digital technologies as enablers of universal design for learning: higher education students' perceptions in the context of SDG4 by María Guadalupe Veytia Bucheli, José Gómez-Galán, Maritza Librada Cáceres Mesa, Luis López Catalán

“…Building on universal design concepts, UDL is structured around three neurological learning systems (affective, recognition, and strategic) and advocates three corresponding principles: multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. …”
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Academic formation and permanent education: influences on leadership styles of nurses Formação acadêmica e educação permanente: influências nos estilos de liderança de enfermeiros... by Karen Cristina Kades Andrigue, Leticia de Lima Trindade, Simone Coelho Amestoy

“…Six nurses from the hospital network of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, participated in this study and typified different leadership styles. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Thematic Analysis. …”
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The Impact of Digital Tourism Marketing Dimensions on Attracting Domestic Tourism in Saudi Arabia

“…The participants were drawn from different regions to ensure diverse representations. A structured questionnaire was designed and statistically tested to ensure clarity and reliability. …”
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Purchase intention of Millennial Muslims toward B2C e-commerce by Nur Rizqi Febriandika, Luthfiyatillah, Syed Marwan Mujahid bin Syed Azman

“…This study investigates the factors that influence Millennial Muslim consumers’ purchase intentions on B2C e-commerce in Indonesia using structural equation modeling. The respondents in this study were taken from the Millennial generation of e-commerce users. …”
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The Assessment of Students’ Perception Regarding the Learning Experience in the Virtual Pharmacology Laboratory by Bandar T. Alenezi, Elhassan Hussein Eltom, Muhammad Jan, Samah Gaafar Alshygi, Rahma Hamayun, Syed Sajid Shah, Ekramy Elmorsy

“…Materials and Methods: The study was conducted through distribution of a structured self-administered questionnaire of three sections covering satisfaction of participants regarding the virtual pharmacology classes, their effect on students’ performance, and the attitude of students toward the virtual classes. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators in Accessing HIV Prevention Services for Men Having Sex with Men (MSM): A Comprehensive Analysis by Felix Sanni, Roger Abang, Godwin Emmanuel, Abiye Kalaiwo, Olugbemi Motilewa, Paul Amechi, Paul Umoh, Bartholomew Boniface Ochonye

“…Method: In-depth interviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and structured questionnaires were used to interview urban and rural Nigerian men having sex with men (MSM) aged 18 and older. …”
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The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Disruptions: Case Study of the UK’s Automotive Sector by Hubert Escaith, Sangeeta Khorana, William A. Kerr

“…The European Union (EU) has, in part, been structured to reduce friction in Europe-wide supply chains through the single market. …”
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Accessibility for people with motor disabilities at CEOs in Brazil: an ecological study by Djalma Antonio de LIMA JÚNIOR, Magda Lyce Rodrigues CAMPOS, Elisa Miranda COSTA, Rejane Christine de Sousa QUEIROZ, Ana Margarida Melo NUNES, Nilcema FIGUEIREDO, Paulo Sávio Angeira de GOES, Erika Barbara Abreu Fonseca THOMAZ

“…The structural items analyzed included corridors and doors adapted for wheelchairs, functional wheelchairs, access ramps with handrails, and bathrooms adapted for PwMD. …”
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GEE-OPs: an operator knowledge base for geospatial code generation on the Google Earth Engine platform powered by large language models by Shuyang Hou, Jianyuan Liang, Anqi Zhao, Huayi Wu

“…As spatiotemporal data grows in complexity, utilizing geospatial modeling on the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform poses challenges in improving coding efficiency for experts and enhancing the coding capabilities of interdisciplinary users. …”
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The mediating role of depression and moderating role of self-consciousness in the relationship between parental negative control and adolescents’ perceived school climate by Jiajie He, He Xiao, Jian Mao, Peizhi Zhong, Junfeng Wei, Wenhao Gu, Yangang Nie

“…Methods A short-term longitudinal design was employed, with the data collected from a sample of Chinese adolescents (NT1 = 733, NT2=711). …”
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Online extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma (EFAST) course enhanced knowledge and perceived confidence among medical trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic disaste... by Arif Alper Cevik, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan

“…Qualitative feedback showed that participants found the course practical, well-structured, and effective. They suggested improving video quality and simplifying content for clarity and engagement. …”
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Self-reported head trauma among Native Americans who inject methamphetamine: a cross-sectional study by Monica R. Lininger, Monica R. Lininger, Michael P. Anastario, Michael P. Anastario, Aaron Specht, Paula Firemoon

“…This study examines the association between self-reported TBI and substance use patterns in a sample of Native Americans who inject methamphetamine.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 60 Fort Peck Tribal members who reported injecting methamphetamine were recruited. Data collection included anthropometric measures, a structured questionnaire (lifetime TBI history, health conditions, and substance use characteristics), and portable X-ray fluorescence to measure tibial lead (Pb) concentrations. …”
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Exploring SME owners’ motivation to learn and acquire new skills for the adoption of e-commerce by Naledi D.D. Gallant, Anthea P. Amadi-Echendu, Elriza Esterhuyzen

“…Results: The analysis of the data revealed that perceived benefits as well as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation played a pivotal role as key moderators in Soweto-based SME owners’ willingness to acquire new skills for the adoption of e-commerce. …”
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Consensus of Return-to-Play Criteria After Adductor Longus Injury in Professional Soccer by José Luis Estévez Rodríguez, Jesús Rivilla García, Sergio L. Jiménez-Sáiz, Sergio Jiménez-Rubio

“…The expert-validated RTP protocol for adductor longus injuries provides a structured approach to decision making, potentially reducing re-injury risk, improving rehabilitation strategies, and enhancing player performance. …”
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Characterization of “sweet spots” and optimization of volume fracturing parameters in deep tight reservoirs of Subei Basin by TANG Jiandong, ZHANG Shunkang, LIN Shiwei, GE Zhengjun, LIN Bo

“…However, due to complex structural settings, sedimentary conditions, and natural fractures, the effective utilization of these reservoirs remains highly challenging. …”
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