Risky sexual behaviours: Predictors and perceived effect on the health of undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Delta State, Nigeria by Browne Okonkwo, Richard Akinola Aduloju, Christabel Nneka Ogbolu, Justice Iyawa, Otovwe Agofure, Loveth Onuwa Okololise

“…Methods: 367 undergraduate students participated in a cross-sectional survey. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on sociodemographic traits, hazardous sexual activity categories, perceived health risks, and contributing variables. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oil Pulling on YouTube Shorts by Jun Yaung, Sun Ha Park, Shahed Al Khalifah

“…A total of 47 Shorts met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted using a structured coding framework that recorded speaker type (e.g., dentist, hygienist, influencer), engagement metrics, stated benefits, oil type and regimen, the use of disclaimers or citations, and stance toward oil pulling rated on a 5-point Likert scale. …”
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Radiation-hygienic characteristic of the protected zones of peaceful nuclear explosions in the Arkhangelsk region by E. V. Khramtsov, V. S. Repin, A. M. Biblin, K. V. Varfolomeeva, S. A. Ivanov

“…The article presents data on the radiation situation on the territories of the protected zones of peaceful nuclear explosions «Globus-2», «Agat» and «Rubin-1» based on the results of field studies in 2020. …”
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Comparison of strategies based on DTI visualisation for stereotactic minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of moderate-volume thalamo-basal ganglia cerebral haemorrhage: a pr... by Shiqiang Yang, Yanwei Liu, Shiqiang Wang, Hua Peng, Xin Qi, Zhonghai Cai, Xuhui Hui, Anqiang Yang

“…Furthermore, subgroup analysis, and sensitivity analysis were conducted to further analyze the data. Logistic single-variate and multivariate regression analyses were applied to understand the adverse factors affecting prognosis. …”
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Growth Monitoring and Promotion Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among Mothers/Caregivers of Children 0–23 Months in Sude District, Southeast Ethiopia by Birbirsa Sheri Edae, Tamiru Yazew, Hiwot Dejene Disasa, Chala G. Kuyu

“…The study included 874 participants selected through systematic random sampling. Data collected through a structured questionnaire revealed a GMP service utilization rate of 40.2%. …”
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Strategic vegetable crop distribution in Himachal Pradesh for sustainable economic and environmental outcomes by Nikhil Chandel, S. A. Wani, Mushtaq A. Lone, Ohud A. Alqasem, Aafaq A. Rather, S. A. Mir, Danish Qayoom, M. Nagy, Getachew Tekle Mekiso, Oluwafemi Samson Balogun

“…This study examined resource use efficiency in Himachal Pradesh, focusing on optimizing land allocation using Multi-Objective Programming (MOP) to maximize income and employment while minimizing fertilizer and pesticide use. Primary data were gathered from Solan and Sirmaur districts through structured questionnaires employing a multi-stage sampling design. …”
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Grain size effect of landscape in Jiangxi Guanshan subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest by RAN Huan1, LAN Yong2, DAI Yufeng2, XIONG Yong2, WEN Renquan1, SONG Qingni1, YANG Qingpei1, LIU Jun1*

“…In order to gain deeper insights into the spatial diversity and dynamic characteristics of landscape pattern, based on the survey data of the 12 hm2 large plot inJiangxi Guanshan National Nature Reserve in 2015 and 2020, the grain size effect of landscape indices in eight different landscape types within the range of 5-50 meters were analyzed; the variation coefficients were used to reveal the changing characteristics of different landscape pattern indices as the grain size increased, and the optimal grain size was selected based on the inflection points of changes in various landscape indices. …”
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Perception of medical and nursing students towards interprofessional nurse-physician collaboration at Al-Azhar University: a comparative cross-sectional study by Doaa Sadek Ahmed, Rania Hassan Hassan, Doaa Ali Soliman Ali, Safa Hamdy Alkalash, Abeer A. Almowafy, Samar Samy Ismail

“…Methods This cross-sectional study included 364 female medical and nursing students. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire comprising socio-demographic and academic information, along with the validated Jefferson Scale of Attitudes toward Physician–Nurse Collaboration (JSAPNC), which assesses attitudes toward nurse-physician collaboration. …”
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Comparative analysis of emergency medical systems in the UK and Japan: recommendations for Japan based on on-site observations in the UK by Kazuhiko Omori, Paul Vulliamy, Chris Aylwin, Hiroki Nagasawa, Shigenori Kan, Jiro Takahashi, Noriaki Yamada, Ross Davenport

“…Five Japanese emergency physicians with expertise in trauma care, ICU management, simulation-based training, and prehospital emergency services participated. Data collection included direct clinical observations, structured discussions with UK clinicians and administrators, and a review of institutional guidelines. …”
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Patient safety culture and satisfaction in Ghana: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Emmanuel Kumah, Prince Owusu Adoma, Francis Acquah, Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey, Agartha Afful Boateng, Patricia Ofori Ahimah, Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Ebenezer Addae Boahen, Vivian Kruh, Joseph Bob Kow Koomson

“…These risks or harm is linked with numerous adverse patient outcomes such as medication error, infections, unsafe surgery and diagnosis error.Objectives The general objective of this study was to investigate into the impact of patient safety culture practices experienced on patient satisfaction among patients who attend the Kwesimintsim Government Hospital in the Takoradi municipality.Methods This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study and a consecutive sampling technique was used to select 336 respondents for the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, V.21. …”
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Regional variability in the projected changes in sub-daily precipitation IDF curves across the contiguous United States by Nanditha J S, Gabriele Villarini, Shubhra Misra, Kathleen White

“…Currently constructed based on past data, IDF curves do not reflect the potential impacts of current and future changes in the hydrologic system, potentially leading to over- or under-design of structures. …”
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Community-based health insurance dropout and its determinants among women in Sidama National Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…Participants were selected via a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected through structured, pre-tested face-to-face interviews encompassing demographic, household, and scheme-related factors. …”
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AIGC Using Behavior Analysis from the Perspective of Artificial Intelligence Literacy by Yuhong CUI, Jintao ZHAO

“…The study builds on this model by adding AI literacy as a key variable to examine its moderating role in shaping the students' use of AIGC tools. The data were collected via a survey disseminated to university students who have used AIGC tools. …”
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Gains and pains: a qualitative study on the implications of value-based health care for professionals by Veerle van Engen, Igna Bonfrer, Fabio Mieris, Malou Ensink, Anne Stiggelbout, Kees Ahaus, Martina Buljac-Samardzic

“…Interview questions and data analysis were guided by the Job Demands–Resources model. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of attention deficit hyperactive disorder among children aged 6–17 years in arbaminch City, Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectio... by Abigia Samuel, Berhan Tekeba, Destaye Guadie

“…For data entry and analysis, Epi Info version 7 and STATA version 14 software were used, respectively. …”
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In silico and in vivo Study of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Azomethine Derivatives of 2-amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzothiophene-3-carboxamide and 2-substituted 5,6,7,8-tetra... by Chiriapkin, A.S., Kodonidi, I.P., Abisalova, I.L., Diakova, I.N.

“…Based on the in silico data, 10 compounds were selected for in vivo evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity. …”
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“I would be very proud to be part of an initiative that didn’t exclude people because it was hard”: mapping and contextualising health equity responsibilities and decision-making t... by Tristan Bouckley, David Peiris, Devaki Nambiar, Samuel Prince, Sallie-Anne Pearson, Gill Schierhout

“…Informed by a grounded approach, data were analysed inductively drawing on a constant comparative approach. …”
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High Gastrointestinal Colonization Rate of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci among Hospitalized Patients: Potential Source for Resistant Gene by Techilo Habtemariam Mengesha, Musa Mohammed Ali, Mulugeta Mengistu, Demissie Assegu Fenta

“…Vancomycin resistance was screened using both the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method and a vancomycin E-test strip. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 25. …”
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Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among university students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Md. Nazrul Islam, Md Sirajul Islam Pial, Mohammad Abdulla Al Noman, Felix Kwashie Madilo, M. M. Mehedi Hasan, Sunjida Munmun, Tamanna Hassan, Carmilla Shaltel Naa Angerley Mensah, Nitai Roy

“…The purpose of this study is to better understand the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices of students and the factors that influence them. Methods Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire that asked about oral health and socio-demographic variables. …”
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Inequities in HIV prevention among trans and/or non-binary people: a cross-sectional survey analysis of PrEP and PEP awareness and use in Spain by Sara Moreno-García, Paule González-Recio, Marta Donat, Carlos Iniesta, Cinta Folch, María Alonso-Colón, Juan Miguel Guerras, María José Belza

“…This study describes PrEP and PEP awareness, knowledge of how to access, and use and identifies the factors associated among the TGNB population living in Spain. Methods Data from 1468 participants in Transaludes, a national online survey aimed at TGNB people living in Spain, were analysed. …”
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