A qualitative study into the perceptions and needs of fathers with a migration background on parenting regarding energy balance-related behaviors by Meredith L. Overman, Roel C. J. Hermans, Ibrahim Loukili, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Abdellah Mehraz, Lauren Ekkelboom, Stef P. J. Kremers, Carry Renders

“…Informal conversations (n = 2), semi-structured interviews (n = 11) and one focus group (n = 13) were conducted with professionals specialized in intercultural pedagogy and fathers participating in a parenting program organized by these professionals. …”
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Determinants of the poor quality of professional life among nurses in six hospitals within the Kongo-Central province of the DRC by Daniel NZUANDA NSIMBA, Oscar MADEMVO Ngoma, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, BIN ERADI RAMAZANI Imani, Daniel ISHOSO Katuasi, Simon-Decap Ntela Mabakutuvangila, Félicien BASUA Mukandu

“…Policymakers and hospital administrators must work collaboratively to implement structural and organisational reforms, with particular emphasis on mentorship, prevention of occupational risks, work–life balance, and the recognition of nurses. …”
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Associated factors with the access to sexual health and STI/HIV services for individuals aged 18 and older in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco: a cross-sectional study by Hajar Ouahid, Ouassim Mansoury, Majda Sebbani, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed Amine, Latifa Adarmouch

“…Methods This cross-sectional study conducted a survey of 632 adults from the Marrakech-Safi region, utilizing a convenience sampling method. Data were gathered through a structured, pre-tested questionnaire delivered via both online platforms and face-to-face interviews to accommodate all participants. …”
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Adolescent sexuality education, sexual debut, and associated factors in Nigerian public secondary schools by Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Olalekan Oladipupo Rosiji, Olumide Temitope Asake, Oluwafunmilayo Oluwadamilola Ibikunle, Motunrayo Temidayo Ipinnimo, Toluwalope Motunrayo Asake

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted among 380 adolescents selected through multistage sampling. Data were collected using a validated semi-structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic variables, sexuality education (assessed with 13 questions exploring past sex-related discussions, sexually transmitted infection, contraceptive, and puberty), as well as engagement in sexual intercourse. …”
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Experiences of participating in a preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessment and care intervention among frail older adults before colorectal cancer resection surgery by Kristina Åhlund, Lena G. Larsson, Niklas Ekerstad, Maria Normann, Mattias Prytz, Anette Johnsson

“…The data were analysed using inductive qualitative content analysis. …”
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Multi-omics insights into Palmitoylation-mediated brain network remodeling and glioblastoma risk by Shasha Tan, Jinliang You, Huijun Wang, Long Zhao, Shun Li, Xiaoping Tang, Hongjun Liu

“…Neuroimaging mediation analysis revealed that 15–23% of this protection operates through structural and functional brain remodeling, including reduced parahippocampal volume (mediated 15.96% for ZDHHC13), diminished default mode network connectivity ICA100 edge 295, and ICVF Body of corpus callosum(15.29% mediation for ZDHHC6). …”
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Parenting styles and preschool children's development: from network analysis perspective by Jiahao Han, Jiahao Han, Zhixiong Yan, Zhixiong Yan

“…The network invariance test confirmed significant structural differences between all age groups (M > 0.119, p < 0.002). …”
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General practitioners’ perceptions of interprofessional collaboration in Belgium: a qualitative study by Hubert Jamart, Dionne Kringos, Dajana Tare, Aishwarya Chokshi, Anouk Tans, Isabelle Heymans, Ann Van den Bruel, Jean-Luc Belche

“…Data analysis was conducted using a codebook developed through an inductive approach. …”
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Huyula participation model and its impact on community behaviour in rehabilitating critical agricultural lands by Dewa Oka Suparwata, Didi Rukmana, Andi Nixia Tenriawaru, Risma Neswati, Meity M. Mokoginta, Talha Dangkua, Merita Ayu Indrianti, Moh. Muchlis Djibran

“…In designing a model of the influence of various parameters, SEM analysis was carried out (Structural Equation Model) Partial Least Square-based (PLS). …”
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Effectiveness of Stem Cell Secretomes in the Regeneration and Functional Recovery of Severed Nerves in Patients with Nerve Injuries: A Systematic Review by Endika Nevado-Sánchez, María Rodríguez-Díaz, Sandra Núñez-Rodríguez, Andrea Bueno-de la Fuente, Raquel de la Fuente-Anuncibay, Vega Villar-Suárez, Jerónimo Javier González-Bernal, Jorge Labrador

“…Results were synthesized narratively, focusing on functional and structural outcomes. The included studies employed various MSC sources, including adipose tissue, olfactory mucosa, and umbilical cord. …”
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How the nursing work environment moderates the relationship between clinical judgment and person-centered care among intensive care unit nurses. by Mi Hwa Seo, Eun A Kim, Hae Ran Kim

“…Participants completed online self-report structured questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression and PROCESS macro Model 1, with a 95% bias-corrected bootstrap confidence interval to verify moderating effects.…”
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Craniofacial genetics as a differential identification tool: analysis of a subset of Yoruba-speaking population in Nigeria by Suwebat Bidemi Kareem, Olugbenga Akinola, Oluyinka Ajibola Iyiola, Misturah Yetunde Adana, Ade Stephen Alabi, Aminu Imam, Moyosore Salihu Ajao

“…The personal information of participants was obtained using semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires, while craniofacial parameters were measured from facial photographs with Digimizer software. …”
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Factors influencing nutritional literacy among rural older adults: a cross-sectional survey based on the theory of planned behavior by Shasha Liu, Xiaomei Fan, Li Jiang, Tao Liu

“…Nutrition attitude (β = 0.312, t = 6.662, P < 0.001) and perceived social support (β = 0.243, t = 4.283, P < 0.001) were positive predictors, whereas daily living ability exhibited a negative predictive effect (β = −0.251, t = −4.445, P < 0.001). Structural equation modeling (SEM) indicated that nutrition attitude had a direct effect of 0.333 and an indirect effect of 0.050 on nutritional literacy. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of cardiovascular disease risk among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Nigeria by Abiodun Isah, Olujuwon Ibiloye, Temiwoluwa Omole, Oluwatobi Olaniyi, Plang Jwanle, Ifeyinwa Onwuatelo, Jay Osi Samuels, Prosper Okonkwo

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May 2024 across ten Nigerian health facilities, involving 1,000 PLHIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Data on socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, family history of CVD, and HIV-related clinical factors were collected through structured questionnaires and medical records. …”
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Assessment of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Minna, North-Central Nigeria by Kester Awharentomah Digban , Eguagie Osareniro Osakue , Esther Ngozi Adejumo , Ayodele, Adelakun , Oluwakemi Anike Ladipo and Comfort Bosede Enitan , Seyi Samson Enitan

“…We recruited total of 135 subjects being 80 (57 females, 23 males) T2DM patients and 55 (38 females, 17 males) non-diabetic individuals who served as controls. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic data. …”
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Re-evaluating disability assessment in war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder by Samardžić Radomir M., Živić Bratislav, Krstić Dragan, Joković Danilo, Dolić Mirko, Stojanović Zvezdana, Eror Aleksandar, Đokić Milan, Milojević Slavoljub, Mandić-Gajić Gordana

“…A team of experts, consisting of psychiatrists with research experience in the field of traumatic stress and who were trained to use a structured interview for PTSD, conducted the evaluation of medical data from veterans’ military records. …”
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‘Self-Image’ Features in Gifted Senior Preschoolers by Elena S. Belova

“…The analysis of the ‘self-image’ structural components revealed that the group of the gifted children, to a greater extent than the group of their peers, represented the indicators of the social, communicative, physical, active and reflexive components. …”
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SyNTHESIS OF GALLIUM SULFATE by V. Yu. Proydakova, S. V. Kuznetsov, V. V. Voronov, P. Fedorov

“…Trivalent gallium compounds are structural analogs of the elements with variable valency in (+3) oxidation state that can be used as cathode materials for electrochemical power devices (iron, vanadium, chromium). …”
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The effect of physical exercise on circulating neurotrophic factors in healthy aged subjects: A meta-analysis and meta-regression by Samira Behrad, Seyed Ashkan Tabibzadeh Dezfuli, Reza Yazdani, Saeed Hayati, Sanaz Mirzayan Shanjani

“…Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) may help the brain resist both functional and structural neurodegeneration, which is critical for maintaining cognitive and neurological health in older adults. …”
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Algorithms of diagnosis and therapy of a primary depressive episode by V. L. Pidlubnyi, V. S. Makoid

“…An algorithm for the PDE diagnosis has been developed based upon four stages: the first one – the symptomatic state diagnosis; the second – clinical-ethological analysis of depressive phenomenon signs and a neurophysiological electroencephalographic (EEG) examination; the third – psycho-experimental examinations using appropriate tools; the fourth – structuring of the obtained diagnostic data, diagnosis verification and development of therapeutic intervention tactics. …”
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