Determinants of Rotavirus Vaccine Acceptance in an Area of Southern Italy with Low Vaccination Coverage: A Case-Control Study by the Health Belief Model Questionnaire by Davide Anzà, Massimiliano Esposito, Giorgio Bertolazzi, Alessandra Fallucca, Carlo Genovese, Gabriele Maniscalco, Andrea D. Praticò, Tiziana Scarpaci, Ermanno Vitale, Vincenzo Restivo

“…Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Southern Italy to identify factors influencing parental acceptance of RVV. Data were collected from parents using a structured questionnaire that assessed socio-demographic factors, vaccine knowledge, and attitudes based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). …”
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Vendor density mapping and compliance assessment with tobacco control laws around schools in Bhubaneswar City—a geo-spatial mapping and observational study by Nancy Satpathy, Nancy Satpathy, Pratap Jena, Pratap Jena, Amit Yadav, Venkatarao Epari, Vikrant Mohanty, Muhammad Imran Ali, Rishika Khare, Yogesh Pratap Singh, Ashish Kumar Pandey

“…This study examines tobacco vendor density around schools in Bhubaneswar City, Odisha, utilizing advanced geo-spatial mapping techniques to provide evidence for regulatory enforcement.MethodsA geo-spatial mapping approach was employed using ArcMap 10.8 and Google Maps to identify tobacco vendors within a 100-yard radius of 15 selected high schools. Data collection was conducted through a structured questionnaire with 53 closed-ended questions via the Epicollect5 platform. …”
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Health workers’ perspectives regarding climate change and health in Kween District, Mount Elgon, Uganda – A qualitative study by Aggrey Siya, Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Chemutai Faith, Noah Mutai, Plaxcedes Chiwire

“…Health facilities were selected through purposive sampling and 69 health service providers participated. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews that explored health workers' knowledge of climate change and its impacts on health, including malaria. …”
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Impact of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on ocular health among people living in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Sobia Kausar, Phanika Tongchai, Sumed Yadoung, Shamsa Sabir, Supansa Pata, Woottichai Khamduang, Kriangkrai Chawansuntati, Supachai Yodkeeree, Anurak Wongta, Surat Hongsibsong

“…Daily PM2.5 concentration data was gathered from Thung Satok monitoring station. …”
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From Ornamental Beauty to Economic and Horticultural Significance: Species Diversity and Ethnobotany of Bignoniaceae in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand by Surapon Saensouk, Piyaporn Saensouk, Thawatphong Boonma, Sarayut Rakarcha, Khamfa Chanthavongsa, Narumol Piwpuan, Tammanoon Jitpromma

“…This study investigates the diversity, phenology, cultural relevance, and traditional uses of Bignoniaceae species in Maha Sarakham Province, Northeastern Thailand. Through semi-structured interviews with 260 local informants across 13 districts—alongside field observations and herbarium voucher collections—we documented 27 species across 21 genera. …”
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Evidential deep learning-based drug-target interaction prediction by Yanpeng Zhao, Yuting Xing, Yixin Zhang, Yifei Wang, Mengxuan Wan, Duoyun Yi, Chengkun Wu, Shangze Li, Huiyan Xu, Hongyang Zhang, Ziyi Liu, Guowei Zhou, Mengfan Li, Xuanze Wang, Zhengshan Chen, Ruijiang Li, Lianlian Wu, Dongsheng Zhao, Peng Zan, Song He, Xiaochen Bo

“…EviDTI integrates multiple data dimensions, including drug 2D topological graphs and 3D spatial structures, and target sequence features. …”
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Influence of Comprehensive Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment on ASA Classification and Surgical Cancellations in Dogs and Cats: A Retrospective Observational Study by Ariel Cañón Pérez, María De Los Reyes Marti-Scharfhausen Sánchez, Antonio Sevilla Ureba, Eva Zoe Hernández Magaña, Jaime Viscasillas Monteagudo, Agustín Martínez Albiñana, José I. Redondo

“…Sixty-three percent of cancelled interventions were later completed after further evaluation or treatment. These data demonstrate that structured PAA substantially alters perioperative decision-making in small-animal practice and supports selective yet rigorous diagnostic test use to enhance patient safety and optimise theatre utilisation.…”
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Barriers and strategies affecting the use of assistive devices for falls prevention among people with Parkinson’s disease: a qualitative pilot study by Júlio Belo Fernandes, Josefa Domingos, Sónia Fernandes, Noélia Ferreira, Ana Silva Almeida, Ana Chalaça, Natacha Sousa, Isabel Santos, Andreia Duarte, Catarina Godinho

“…Methods We used a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive research design. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted from October 2021 to July 2022, with participants selected through convenience sampling. …”
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Factors influencing agroforestry practices adoption in the central river Region of The Gambia by Kennedy Muthee, Priscilla Wainaina, Lalisa Duguma, Christine Majale, Monica Mucheru-Muna, Jane Mutune, Divine Foundjem-Tita, Alagie Bah, Peter Minang

“…Stratified random sampling was used to collect primary data from 377 households using semi-structured questionnaires and farm-level walkabout observations. …”
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The influence of public health organization on response to the COVID-19 pandemic in four Canadian provinces: A comparative qualitative analysis by Susan Usher, Sara Allin, Lara Gautier, Katherine Fierlbeck, Veena Sriram, Aidan Bodner, Camille Trapé, Leah Shipton, Alessia Montecalvo, Peter Berman

“…All public health systems relied on healthcare resources for testing programs despite differences in the integration of public health under healthcare governance structures; centralization of healthcare governance was a facilitator. …”
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How to build resilient community energy systems? Lessons from Malawi and Ethiopia by Harshit Vallecha, Mulualem Gebreslassie, Fana Filli, Christopher Hara, Chrispin Gogoda, Amare Assefa, Long Seng To, Joshua Kirshner, Vanesa Castán Broto

“…Three CES projects, two in Malawi and one in Ethiopia, have been examined through qualitative analysis of data collected through semi-structured interviews with CES project stakeholders. …”
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Critical Success Factors for ERP Systems’ Post-Implementations of SMEs in Saudi Arabia: A Top Management and Vendors’ Perspective by Sayeed Haider Salih, Samah Abdelsalam, Mosab Hamdan, Abdelzahir Abdelmaboud, Muzaffar Hamzah, Anwer Mustafa Hilal, Abdelwahed Motwakel

“…A total of 177 end-users of ERP systems from two manufacturing organizations in KSA that had implemented on-premises ERP systems were involved in this study. Data gathered from structured questionnaires were analyzed using SmartPLS3 and SPSS software programs. …”
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Multi-methodological approach for assessing surface faulting and paleoliquefaction history in central Italy: applicative implications for seismic microzonation studies in the Quate... by Marco Tallini, Deborah Maceroni, Emanuela Falcucci, Fabrizio Galadini, Stefano Gori, Vincenzo Guerriero, Marco Spadi, Marco Moro, Michele Saroli, Michele Saroli

“…The acquisition of paleoseismological, geophysical and geognostic data allowed to rule out the presence of the active and capable fault in the school area and to characterize several soft sediment deformation structures, interpreted as seismites related to two earthquake-induced paleoliquefaction events. …”
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INTERPLAY BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH, SYSTEMIC COMORBIDITIES, AND THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: TOWARD AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF DEMENTIA CARE by Oana Cristina Cretu, Doriana Agop Forna, Cosmin Bida, Marius Cocu, Teona Tudorici, Magda Calina Bârlean, Andrei Georgescu, Corina Ciupilan, Razvan Branzan, Elena Rodica Popescu

“…This study supports the need for structured oral health protocols as a component of comprehensive dementia care." …”
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Advancing public health through technological rehabilitation: insights from a national clinician survey by Marianna Capecci, Marialuisa Gandolfi, Sofia Straudi, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò, Nicolò Baldini, Lucia Pepa, Elisa Andrenelli, Nicola Smania, Maria Gabriella Ceravolo, Giovanni Morone, Donatella Bonaiuti, on behalf of HTA section of SIMFER (Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)

“…The online questionnaire consists of 71 structured questions designed to collect demographic and geographical data of the respondents, as well as detailed insights into the prevalence and range of technologies they use, together with their specific applications in clinical settings." …”
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Unraveling the cleft: A historical and comparative review of non-syndromic orofacial cleft etiology and classification by Puškar Nataša, Jakovljević Aleksandar, Simić Radoje, Nikolić Nađa, Miljanović Milica, Arsić Ivan, Petrović Đorđe, Đerlek Amar, Nedeljković Nenad

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Perceived acceptability of a prototype toolkit to support patients and informal caregivers to express their perspectives in palliative care conversations by Annet Olde Wolsink-van Harlingen, Jan Jukema, Kris Vissers, Madeleen Uitdehaag, Jeroen Hasselaar, Leontine Groen-van de Ven

“…Method: Patients and informal caregivers end users and HCPs participated in semi-structured individual or group interviews. This resulted in two databases of qualitative data which were thematically analysed. …”
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Strategies for Increasing Youth Participation in Longitudinal Survey Research: Lessons from a Pilot Study by Valentina Castillo Cifuentes, Ana Ferrer, Mike Ronchka, Ilona Dougherty, Amelia Clarke, Sana Khaliq, Eki Okungbowa, Ian Korovinsky, Mishika Khurana

“…The pilot study provided valuable insights into optimizing recruitment, survey design, and incentive structures for a longitudinal study. These findings provide insights for improving participant engagement and retention in research studies, as well as a co-creation approach to research design.…”
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Cross-sectional study of myopia prevalence and associated risk factors among children and adolescents in Shaanxi Province, China, in 2021 by Yi-Ming Guo, Guan-Chen Liu, Junhan Wei, Jiaqi Wang, Jiejing Bi, Juan Huang, Dang-Xia Zhou, Lu Ye

“…Myopia was defined as SE ≤−0.5 D and categorized into low (SE >−3.0 D), moderate (SE >−6.0 D), and high myopia (SE ≤−6.0 D). Data on age, gender, education level, and ethnicity were collected using structured questionnaires administered through face-to-face interviews.Results The overall prevalence of myopia was 67.4% (95% CI: 67.20%–67.50%), with high myopia at 4.63% (95% CI: 4.55%–4.71%). …”
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Aripiprazole/Sertraline Combination: Clinical and Cost‐Effectiveness in Comparison With Quetiapine for the Treatment of Bipolar Depression (ASCEnD Trial)—Protocol for a Nested Qual... by Isobel Hoppe, Stuart Watson, Caroline Kemp, Fiona Turnbull, Firoza Davies, John Gibson, Lumbini Azim, Lauren Wall, Niraj Ahuja, Sarah Al‐Ashmori, Sally Keys, Thomas Kabir, Carolyn A. Chew‐Graham

“…Methods The qualitative study will use semi‐structured interviews to explore pilot trial participants' and clinicians' perspectives on recruitment procedures, the acceptability of the intervention, the management of bipolar disorder and attitudes to medication combinations. …”
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