Application of modern computer-aided technologies in the production of individual bone graft: A case report by Mirković Siniša, Budak Igor, Puškar Tatjana, Tadić Ana, Šokac Mario, Santoši Željko, Đurđević-Mirković Tatjana

“…After clinical examination, the patient was referred for 3D cone beam (CB)CT scan that enables visualization of bony structures and accurate measurement of dimensions of the residual alveolar ridge. …”
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Optimising the public health benefits of sex work regulation in Senegal: Results from qualitative interviews with policy stakeholders. by Aurélia Lépine, Fanny Procureur, Sandie Szawlowski, Carole Treibich, El Hadj Mbaye, Khady Gueye, Cheikh Tidiane Ndour

“…The interview data were thematically coded using the interview topic guide and other recurring themes and analysed using thematic analysis on Nvivo 12.…”
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Explaining the causes and motivations for multiple substance use from the perspectives of users and therapists: A qualitative study by Hassan Mokhtarpoor, Banafsheh Tehranineshat, Zeinab Naderi, Maryam Amirinia

“…Methods: In this qualitative study, the conventional content analysis approach and purposive sampling were utilized. Deep semi-structured exploratory interviews were conducted with 17 substance users and 8 addiction therapists (including 4 psychiatrists, 3 general practitioners, and 1 psychologist). …”
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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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Neuronal migration and ventral subtype identity in the telencephalon depend on SOX1. by Antigoni Ekonomou, Ilias Kazanis, Stavros Malas, Heather Wood, Pavlos Alifragis, Myrto Denaxa, Domna Karagogeos, Andrew Constanti, Robin Lovell-Badge, Vasso Episkopou

“…Furthermore, the migration of non-Sox1-expressing VS neurons (such as those expressing Pax6) was also affected in the absence of SOX1, suggesting that Sox1-expressing neurons play a role in structuring the area of the VS. To test whether SOX1 is required in postmitotic cells for the emergence of VS neuronal identity, we generated mice in which Sox1 expression was directed to all ventral telencephalic precursors, but to only a very few VS neurons. …”
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Transition of land use/cover in world heritage cities under climate crisis by Yinshuai Li, Nan Jia, Chenglong Yin, Ruishan Chen

“…This study provides effective data support to enhance the understanding of how climate change affects LUC in WHCs, contributing to formulating more sustainable urban planning and land management policies and maintaining the preservation and protection of world heritages.…”
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Tuberculosis screening, isoniazid preventive therapy coverage and factors associated with active TB diagnosis among people living with HIV at public health facilities of central Et... by Mecha Aboma, Bayisa Abdisa, Gudata Imana, Kefyalew Taye, Gonfa Moti, Merob Fufa

“…After reviewing relevant literature, a structured questionnaire adapted from standardized WHO guidelines, prepared for monitoring & evaluation of TB/HIV activities was used to collect data via interviewer.…”
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The impact of CDIO implementation on retrofitting CNC based universal turn drill in vocational education by Widodo, Suhardjono, M. Khoirul Effendi

“…The results of the analysis show that the majority of respondents from students and lecturers agree that the CDIO approach strengthens the understanding of technical concepts and practical skills through structured learning stages, from designing to operating prototype products. …”
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Patient perceptions regarding ambulatory knee arthroplasties in China by Guanghui Zhao, Chengyuan Ma, Jianbing Ma, Jianpeng Wang

“…Methods A prospective cohort of 195 consecutive patients scheduled for primary knee arthroplasty at a tertiary orthopedic referral center underwent structured data collection through the WenJuanXing platform between January 1 and June 1, 2024. …”
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Methods of synthesis of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives with methoxyphenyl and study the spectrum of their pharmacological activity by D. V. Dovbnia, A. H. Kaplaushenko

“…Particular attention is drawn to structures that have low toxicity. Undoubtedly, the initial heterocyclic substance must have several reactive centers in order to build the most effective pharmacophores. …”
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The motives for non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents with psychiatric disorders by Armon Massoodi, Zeinab Aghajantabar, Sussan Moudi, Hoda Shirafkan

“…All subjects were given a demographic questionnaire and an inventory of statements about self-injury (Klonsky and Glenn). Moreover, a structured interview was conducted with all to diagnose the nature of the underlying disorder by a child and adolescent psychiatrist. …”
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Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) and tick-borne diseases affecting communal cattle and the control methods practiced by farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa by N. Nyangiwe, S. Matthee

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using structured questionnaires administered to 100 cattle farmers across 20 communities in four vegetation types: Albany coastal belt (ACB), Amathole montane grassland (AMG), Bhisho thornveld (BT), and Great fish thicket (GFT). …”
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Assessing chemistry teachers’ entrepreneurial competencies for developing small chemical-based businesses in Rwanda by Aloys Iyamuremye, Jeannette Musengimana, Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Benoit Rugabirwa, Veneranda Kayirangwa, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Industrial-Grade 3D Detection for Laser Cleaning of Metallic Components Based on Neural Radiance Fields and Temporal-Spatial Learning by Dandan Qi

“…Propose a NeRF optimization strategy based on Octree scene partitioning to achieve high-fidelity reconstruction of micro-structures such as rust layer edges and micro-cracks; 3. …”
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The Impact of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis on the Social Interaction Patterns of Young Omani Women: A Qualitative Study Approach by Mohammed Al-Azri, Zayana AL-Kiyumi, Khalid Al-Bimani, Huda Al-Awaisi

“…Materials and Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 11 Omani women diagnosed with BC, recruited from the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre in Muscat, Oman. …”
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Nutritional optimization for bioprocess production of staphyloxanthin from Staphylococcus aureus with response surface methodology: promising anticancer scaffold targeting EGFR inh... by Ahmed M. Nosair, Ahmed A. Abdelaziz, Amal M. Abo-Kamer, Lamiaa A. Al-Madboly, Mahmoud H. Farghali

“…Abstract Background Staphyloxanthin (STX) is a secondary metabolite pigment associated with membrane structures, recognized for its significant antioxidant properties. …”
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Quantification of training‐induced alterations in body composition via automated machine learning analysis of MRI images in the thigh region: A pilot study in young females by Saied Ramedani, Ebru Kelesoglu, Norman Stutzig, Hendrik Von Tengg‐Kobligk, Keivan Daneshvar Ghorbani, Tobias Siebert

“…The evaluation of the image data was performed by a machine learning system which is based on a 3D U‐Net‐based Convolutional Neural Network. …”
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Understanding good communication in ambulance pre-alerts to the emergency department: findings from a qualitative study of UK emergency services by Rachel O’Hara, Joanne Coster, Fiona C Sampson, Jaqui Long

“…We undertook semi-structured interviews with 34 ambulance and 40 ED staff and 156 hours non-participation observation of pre-alert practice (143 pre-alerts). …”
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Implementing value-based healthcare: a scoping review of key elements, outcomes, and challenges for sustainable healthcare systems by Hanan Khalil, Mary Ameen, Charles Davies, Chaojie Liu

“…While VBHC shows promise in improving healthcare efficiency and quality, challenges remain in aligning financial and operational structures to fully support this paradigm shift.…”
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Rifampicin resistant tuberculosis in presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Dubti Hospital, Afar, Ethiopia by Gebremedhin Bizayene Gebrehiwet, Atsebeha Gebrekidan Kahsay, Letmichael Negash Welekidan, Amlsha Kahsay Hagos, Getahun Kahsay Abay, Dawit Gebreegziabiher Hagos

“…Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, 384 presumptive TB cases were recruited and a structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and clinical data. …”
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