"I just wanted to be like everyone else…": Qualitative exploration of women's perspectives on female genital mutilation/cutting and its potential abandonment in Somalia. by Zamzam I A Ali, Mervat Alhaffar, Natasha Howard

“…We conducted an exploratory qualitative study, informed by critical feminist and social norms theories. Data from 20 semi-structured remote interviews with women in Somalia were analysed thematically using abductive coding. …”
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Physiological stress differentially impacts cognitive performance during—and memory following—simulated police encounters with persons experiencing a mental health crisis by Hannah Marlatte, Hannah Marlatte, Paula M. Di Nota, Judith P. Andersen

“…Scenarios were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded to measure officers’ perceptual memory of important elements in each scene, procedural memory to enact best practices, post-incident memory of their own actions, and higher-level situational understanding. …”
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Cultural Dynamics and Ambidextrous Innovation: Insights from Saudi Arabia’s Project-Based Organizations—A Thematic–Explorative Study by Mohammad AlSaied, Patrick McLaughlin, Mohamed Afy-Shararah, John Patsavellas, Abdullah Alkhoraif

“…The results, employing open coding procedures as a tool of data analysis using the NVivo 14.0 software package, revealed 62 key cultural aspects that can be critical in implementing the innovation of ambidexterity. …”
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Synthesizing postpartum care pathways, facilitators, and barriers for women after cesarean section: a qualitative analysis from rural Rwanda by Brittany L Powell, Theoneste Nkurunziza, Fredrick Kateera, Leila Dusabe, Marthe Kubwimana, Rachel Koch, Bethany L Hedt-Gauthier, Robert Riviello

“… # Conclusions Understanding the existing healthcare pathway and the associated facilitators and barriers among postpartum women is critical to designing appropriate interventions that properly serve their needs. …”
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Multidimensional human wellbeing in periodic octopus closures in Zanzibar by Elizabeth Drury O'Neill, Tim Daw, Lorna Slade, Fatma Khamis, Salim Nassor Mbarouk, Jineth Berrío-Martínez, Andrew Wamukota, Rosemarie N. Mwaipopo, Emilie Lindkvist

“…We iteratively, qualitatively coded data using a three-dimensional (material, relational and subjective) social wellbeing approach. …”
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Reviewing the Advances in Remote Therapeutic and Physiological Monitoring and Applicability for Chronic Pain Management by Ra OH, Sou BS, Streid J, Davis D, Solano Romero JP, King Jr R, Lurie JM, Vu K, Oh DJ, Robinson CL, Yong RJ, Lee KW, Issa M

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Conscientious Objection Based on Patient Identity by John Dinelli

“…The American Medical Association’s (“AMA”) Code of Medical Ethics states physicians can act as moral agents. …”
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The impact of economic sanctions on cancer diagnosis and treatment in Iran: a qualitative study by Leila Haghjou, Leila Mounesan, Aziz Shamsi, Maryam Nazari, Najmeh Bahmanziari, Mohammad Shirkhoda, Saeid Amanpour, Alireza Abdollahi, Kazem Zendehdel, Hamideh Rashidian

“…Results A total of 900 codes were identified, categorized into three primary groups—input, process, and output—and further divided into 13 subcategories. …”
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Integration and evaluation of implementation strategies to improve guideline-concordant bladder cancer surveillance: a prospective observational study by Lisa Zubkoff, A. Aziz Ould Ismail, Laura Jensen, David A. Haggstrom, Soham Kale, Muta M. Issa, Jeffrey J. Tosoian, Mohummad Minhaj Siddiqui, Kennedi Bloomquist, Elisabeth R. Kimball, Susan Zickmund, Florian R. Schroeck

“…Abstract Background Despite guideline recommendations, our prior work revealed more than half of low-risk bladder cancer patients within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) undergo too many surveillance procedures and about a third of high-risk patients do not undergo enough procedures. …”
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Mitochondrial genome characterization of a Reticulinasus sp. (Argasidae: Ornithodorinae) parasitizing bats in Thailand by Siwaporn Tuangpermsub, Apinya Arnuphapprasert, Elizabeth Riana, Thongchai Ngamprasertwong, Morakot Kaewthamasorn

“…This overlap in habitats suggests soft ticks may play a critical role as vectors of zoonotic pathogens. In Southeast Asia, research on soft ticks has primarily focused on island nations, with limited studies on bat-associated ticks in Thailand. …”
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Transitioning from Analog to Digitalization of Essential Vaccination for Travellers through National Immunization Management System (NIMS) at the Points of Entry in Pakistan by Dr Nadia Noreen

“…Real-time data collection and integration with the National Immunization Management System (NIMS) streamline procedures, while digital certificates with QR codes ensure compliance and facilitate verification for travelers. …”
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Perceived usability, acceptability, and feasibility of stool-based qPCR TB diagnostics: perspectives from healthcare providers in Manhiça District, southern Mozambique by Agostinho Viana Lima, Sozinho Acácio, Hermínio Cossa, Sabine Hermans, Alexander Kay, Willy Ssengooba, Anna Mandalakas, Christoph Lange, Alberto Garcia-Basteiro, Khátia Munguambe, on behalf of the Stool4 TB Global Partnership

“…The interviews were transcribed, coded using an Excel matrix, and analyzed using the Diffusion of Innovation theory and the socioecological framework. …”
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Constipation is Associated With Increased Hospital Utilization in Cystic Fibrosis: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis by Matt Pelton, Arvind Bussetty, Sarah Abdel-Meguid, Harrison Clement, Natale Mazzaferro, Tae Yang Park, Sugeet Jagpal, Christopher Vélez, Keerthana Kesavarapu

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High-throughput end-to-end aphid honeydew excretion behavior recognition method based on rapid adaptive motion-feature fusion by Zhongqiang Song, Jiahao Shen, Qiaoyi Liu, Wanyue Zhang, Ziqian Ren, Kaiwen Yang, Xinle Li, Jialei Liu, Fengming Yan, Wenqiang Li, Yuqing Xing, Lili Wu

“…Their Honeydew Excretion(HE) behavior holds critical importance for investigating feeding activities and evaluating plant resistance levels. …”
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Factors Affecting the Teaching and Learning of English Language in Primary Schools in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Owomugisha, Justine

“…Also, interview results were coded on frequency tables and calculated in terms of percentages and presented in this study. …”
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Subtypes and service utilization among opioid use disorder patients at a community health center: findings from a medically underserved urban area of the Northeastern United States by Orrin D. Ware, Jamey J. Lister, Sarah E. Cooper, Andrew H. Kim, Holly H. Lister, N. Andrew Peterson, Stephen Fioravanti, Kristen Gilmore Powell, Stephanie C. Marcello, Bethany Joseph

“…Measures include [1] age [2], race and ethnicity [3], sex [4], healthcare plan(s) [5], co-occurring mental health disorder [6], co-occurring substance use disorder [7], co-occurring mental health disorder or substance use disorder, and [8] Current Procedural Terminology codes for behavioral health service utilization. …”
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Cultural adaptation of a digital therapeutic for insomnia for Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults in the United States: a qualitative studyResearch in context by Carmela Alcántara, Luciana Giorgio Cosenzo, Sarah V. Diaz, Darwin Arias, Joseph E. Schwartz, Ian M. Kronish, Nathalie Moise

“…However, the adaptation of digital health technologies for minoritised communities to promote equitable uptake remains elusive, and the procedures and outcomes are often not systematically detailed. …”
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Contextual Vulnerability Should Guide Fair Subject Selection in Xenotransplantation Clinical Trials by Gianna Strand

“…[xxvii]  The Nuremberg Code, Trials of War Criminals before the Nuremberg Military Tribunals under Control Council Law 2, no. 10: 181-2 (Washington, DC: U.S. …”
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Organising general practice for care homes: a multi-method study by Barbara Hanratty, Rachel Stocker, David Sinclair, Katie Brittain, Karen Spilsbury, Daniel Stow, Louise Robinson, Fiona E Matthews

“…The intention was to seek views on study design, procedures, analysis and dissemination. Attendees were from a range of backgrounds. …”
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Challenges and Opportunities for Data Sharing Related to Artificial Intelligence Tools in Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Case Study From Tha... by Aprajita Kaushik, Capucine Barcellona, Nikita Kanumoory Mandyam, Si Ying Tan, Jasper Tromp

“…The interviewers took notes and analyzed data using framework analysis. Coding procedures were standardized to enhance the reliability of our approach. …”
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