Empowering knowledge graphs with hybrid retrieval-augmented generation for the intelligent mix scheme of mass concrete by Yuqing Shang, Zhijiang Ke, Peng Lin, Qianhui Ren, Wenshan Zhang, Xiongwu Wang, Xiaotao Li, Fuyuan Gong, Shiqi Wang, Baofa Wang, Zhengkui Xu, Minglun Sun, Shunli Tan

“…Firstly, a total of 1723 mix proportioning records collected from 15 hydropower stations were structurally extracted using a customized data transformation tool. …”
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A mixed-methods assessment of the Australasian Society of Genetic Counselors (ASGC) Mentor Program by Holly Canton, Rebecca Macintosh, Joanna Sweeting, Helen Mountain, Jodie Ingles, Amy Nisselle, Erin Turbitt, Alison McEwen, Laura Yeates

“…Methods: We used an explanatory mixed-method design with cross-sectional surveys deployed at baseline and follow-up and opt-in semi-structured interviews. Interview transcripts were analyzed using codebook thematic analysis, and data were integrated in a narrative approach. …”
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Preoperative subjective impairments in language and memory in brain tumor patients by Lena Rybka, Lena Rybka, Lena Rybka, Roel Jonkers, Roel Jonkers, Milena Burzlaff, Milena Burzlaff, Tizian Rosenstock, Tizian Rosenstock, Peter Vajkoczy, Thomas Picht, Thomas Picht, Katharina Faust, Adrià Rofes, Adrià Rofes

“…The aim of this study is therefore to understand the co-occurrence of subjective language and memory complaints in the preoperative state of brain tumor patients and its impact on Quality of Life (QoL).Methods31 brain tumor patients (12 LGG, 19 HGG) underwent a semi-structured interview to assess subjective complaints of language deficits, co-occurrences between language and memory dysfunction, and changes in QoL. …”
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The Effects of Foot and Mouth Disease on the Profitability of Smallholder Dairy Farms: Evidence from East Java, Indonesia by Nanang Febrianto, Budi Hartono, Eko Nugroho, Anie Eka Kusumastuti, Priyo Sugeng Winarto, Puji Akhiroh, Trinil Susilawati, Aulia Puspita Anugra Yekti, Putri Utami, Nurul Nadia Ramli, Muhammad Helmi

“…output analysis, economic losses were quantified on the basis of structured surveys and secondary data from affected dairy farmers. …”
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The use of technology and mobile health apps in child maltreatment interventions: Perspectives of TF-CBT therapists and SafeCare providers by Manderley Recinos, Kathryn O'Hara, Ashwini Tiwari, Daniel J. Whitaker, Christine Wekerle, Shannon Self-Brown

“…Data collection and analysis was guided by qualitative descriptive analysis. …”
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Normalization of tumor vasculature by imiquimod: proposal for a new anticancer therapeutic indication for a TLR7 agonist by Jarosz-Biej Magdalena, Czapla Justyna, Ciepła Joanna, Smolarczyk Ryszard, Drzyzga Alina, Sprus-Lipka Dorota, Pilny Ewelina, Matuszczak Sybilla, Cichoń Tomasz

“…Despite studies conducted, there are no unambiguous data showing how IMQ affects the condition of tumor blood vessels. …”
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Evaluating acceptability and experiences of pregnant women at high risk of developing gestational diabetes who take part in antenatal intervention trials: a qualitative systematic... by Gözde Sultan Çakır, Manar Abduljalil Bakhsh, Ola F. Quotah, Olivia Righton, Catherine V. George, Lucilla Poston, Sara L. White, Angela C. Flynn, Zoë Bell

“…All were pilot RCTs using semi-structured interviews in high-income countries (UK n = 3, USA n = 1). …”
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Rationale and design of a large trial of perioperative ketamine for prevention of chronic post-surgical pain by Philip J. Peyton, Sabine Braat, Anurika De Silva, David Story, Lisbeth Evered, Paul S. Myles, Matthew Chan, Stephan Schug, Malcolm Hogg, Alex Holmes, Sofia Sidiropoulos, Kate Leslie

“…Incidence of pain in the area of the index surgery is measured by structured telephone interview at 3 months (primary trial endpoint) and 12 months. …”
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Navigating the decision landscape: understanding interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome patients’ motivations and medical support needs for fecal microbiota transplantation: a... by Hongyuan Liu, Yaodi Wei, Peng Jiang, Siyu Fan, Yu Zhao, Zhi Li, Shiyu Wang, Na Zhang, Junjie Zhi, Qun Wei, Yifeng Gu, Bihong Yang, Ninghan Feng, Yufan Wu, Fengping Liu

“…Data analysis was conducted using a thematic approach. …”
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Eco-anxiety, climate concern, and fatalistic outlooks: Insights from U.S. crisis text conversations on climate distress by Jennifer D. Runkle, Kelsey Herbst, Sophie Ryan, Kelly Sewell, Ashley Mallare, Ian Berry, Emma Getz, Arden McKee, Martie P. Thompson, Margaret M. Sugg

“…A comprehensive codebook was developed, incorporating predetermined and emergent codes for climate change exposures, crisis flags, emotional responses, and special topics. Using a structured, iterative thematic analysis approach that combined deductive and inductive methods, the study identified and categorized emerging themes. …”
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Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions, and practices on animal trypanosomosis and the tsetse fly vector: A cross-sectional study around Kenya’s Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve at the lives... by Joel L Bargul, Erick K Serem, Osman A Abdullahi, Moses M Ngari, David M Mburu

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during November and December 2017 to collect data from 404 randomly selected cattle-rearing households using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Co-designing a peer support programme for carers of people treated under the Mental Health Act: views from stakeholders by Imogen Wells, Kelly Wintsch, Abigail G-Medhin, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Steve Gillard, Rose McCabe, Mohamed Yaasir Mohamudbucus, Candelaria Mahlke, Katharina Nagel, Zhenreenah Muhxinga, Swaran Singh, Stefan Priebe, Domenico Giacco

“…Conclusions These findings highlight the need for structured training for peer supporters and a flexible, accessible peer support programme for carers. …”
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Care coordinator delivered Method of Levels therapy for people reporting first-episode psychosis: Experiences and views of service user, care coordinator, and team manager particip... by Robert Griffiths, Sara Tai, Susan Ormrod, Natalie Welsh, Adam Jones, Jasper Palmier-Claus, James Dixon, Alison Dawber, Karina Lovell

“…It also sought to understand participants’ experiences of the MOL training and supervision programme, and to identify any barriers that might impact on the implementation of the approach in routine practice. Methods Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with service users (n = 14), care coordinators (n = 6), and team managers (n = 6) from early intervention in psychosis services. …”
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Effects of caloric restriction and exercise-induced weight loss on physiological dysregulation in postmenopausal women: The mediating role of fat mass and adipose tissue distributi... by Éloïse Routhier, Martin Brochu, Alan A. Cohen, Denis Prudhomme, Ahmed Ghachem

“…Objectives: 1) To evaluate the impact of a 6-month caloric restriction (CR) program, either alone or in combination with structured exercise (CR + Ex), on PD. 2) To investigate whether changes in adipose tissue quantity and distribution mediate the effects of these interventions on PD. …”
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Antibiotic Consumption Patterns in Urban Coari, Amazonas: High Azithromycin Use and COVID-19-Related Prescriptions by Rodrigo Silva Marcelino, Edivã Bernardo da Silva, Abel Santiago Muri Gama, Ananias Facundes Guimarães, Silvia Regina Secoli, Albert Figueras

“…<b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional study was conducted between October and November 2021 in the urban area of Coari. 394 adults were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data on antibiotic use, sociodemographic factors, health service access, and self-reported illnesses were collected. …”
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Multi-element Accurate Analysis of Sulfide Minerals by Low-temperature Ablation LA-ICP-MS by Huilai LI, Fan LI, Dingwen ZHANG, Wei GUO, Lanlan JIN, Shenghong HU

“…The ablation craters on the chalcopyrite showed a two-layer cyclic structure, in which the inner layer was a light-colored melting zone, and the outer layer was a white aerosol vapor sediment. …”
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Physical activity, screen time, and sleep quality of students during remote learning by Elias dos Santos Batista, Helder Xavier Bezerra, Gabriel Pereira Maciel, Alesandra Araújo de Souza, Marcela Rodrigues de Castro, Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho, Rodrigo Ramalho Aniceto

“…An online questionnaire was structured, including recall information about behaviors before and during remote learning. …”
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Overview of antimicrobial resistance mitigation efforts in Benin 2024 by Alain K. Aissi, Tokpanou E.C. Koudjo, Filémon T. Tokponnon, Al Fattah Onifade, Akpeedje A.C. Wadagni, Géraud S.R. Padonou, Hervé A. Gbegnide, Léopold A. Azakpa, Adrien M. Hodonou, Roch C. Johnson, Francis M. Dossou

“…Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional evaluation was performed from 05 August 2024 to 30 September 2024. Data were collected through a documentary review, standardised questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and group discussions. …”
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Assessing the performance of a new gum Arabic harvesting tool through the insight of gum producers in the gum belt of Sudan by Muneer Elyas Siddig Eltahir, Suhad Ismail Eltahir, Moayad Balal Zaid, Hatim Mohamed Ahmed Elamin, Zeinab Mohammed Hamad, Osman Elsaid Adlan Abdelkareem, Faisal Ismail Musa, Ahmed Ismail Ahmed Safi, Awadelkareem Suliman Osman Khalifa, Abdalaziz Elsaid Hamad, Mohammed Osman Hassan, Heba Abdalla Noureldeen, Mohammed Eltom Elhaja, Uttam Kumar Sahoo

“…We conducted a study in North and West Kordofan of Sudan to assess the performance, use, and efficiency of the newly designed harvesting tool, and to understand the level of its adoption by the gum Arabic producers. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, and by group discussion involving 44 trained gum producers by a purposive selection method. …”
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The High Burden of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among University Students in Southern Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hassan Al-Karagoly, Zahraa Al-attar, Hjar Al-asadi, Sajad Al-Lahibi, Sajad Al-Lahibi, Russul Al-Fartousi, Teeba Al-Jadry, Menatallah Bali, Menatallah Bali, Baneen Al-Hasnawi, Qassim Al-rubaie, Hanan Al-aboudi, Ali Al-mosawi, Mohsin Al-samawi, Abdulsalam Halboup

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted among Iraqi university students using a structured questionnaire, including the DASS-21, Insomnia Severity Index, and Internet Addiction Test. …”
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