Relationship between grief and coping strategies among nurses dealing with patient deaths: a descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study by Loujain Sharif, Khalid Almutairi, Ibrahim Alnasser, Zalikha Attar, Alaa Mahsoon, Aisha Alhofaian, Budour Almutairi, Yaser Alqahtani, Afnan Tunsi, Sara Yaghmour, Fayez Bokhari, Rebecca Wright

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey distributed to nurses at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah. Data from 382 nurses were analyzed using SPSS software. …”
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Community health fairs as experiential learning: a qualitative exploration of benefits and challenges by Martha Rojo, Scott Wright, Jing Jin, Erickson Feliciano, Margaret Love, Sharon Stevenson

“…Methods Using a semi-structured guide developed by the researchers for this study, qualitative conversational interviews were conducted with 14 participants (7 students, 7 faculty) involved in an annual CHF. …”
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Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension and associated factors among rheumatic heart disease patients in Ethiopia by Asmamaw Gedefaw, Yihealem Yabebal Ayele, Gebeyaw Wudie, Abiyot Tefera, Agerye Kassa Yirdaw, Tadele Demilew

“…Data were entered using Epidata Manager version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 27. …”
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Developing and validating a machine learning-based model for predicting in-hospital mortality among ICU-admitted heart failure patients: A study utilizing the MIMIC-III database by De Su, Jie Zheng, Yue-kai Shao, Jun-ya Liu, Xin-xin Liu, Kun Yu, Bang-hai Feng, Hong Mei, Song Qin

“…Machine learning techniques offer a powerful means to identify potential risk factors and predict outcomes within multivariable clinical data. Methods This study, based on the MIMIC-III database, extracted demographic characteristics, vital signs, laboratory test values, and comorbidity information of heart failure patients using structured query language. …”
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Prevalence and costs of headaches for the public health system in a town in the interior of the state of São Paulo Prevalência e custos das cefaléias para o Sistema Público de Saúd... by Marcelo E. Bigal, Janaína O.M. Bigal, Carlos A. Bordini, José G. Speciali

“…The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of headaches in the public health system of a town in the interior of the State of São Paulo, as well as to estimate the costs resulting from its management. Data refer to the year of 1998 and were obtained according to the following steps: 1) territorial and demographic characterization of the municipality; 2) characterization of the financial indices and social well-being; 3) budget characteristics of the municipality; 4) evaluation of the structuring of the medical service; 5) determination of the prevalence of headaches at different patient care levels; and 6) calculation of the costs of headaches. …”
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A novel fusion positioning navigation system for greenhouse strawberry spraying robot using LiDAR and ultrasonic tags by Haoran Tan, Xueguan Zhao, Hao Fu, Minli Yang, Changyuan Zhai

“…The proposed approach generated a 3D point cloud map of the greenhouse environment through loosely coupled data fusion of a 3D LiDAR and an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). …”
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Evaluating modified early warning score compliance to minimise unnecessary ICU admissions: a needs assessment for quality improvement implementation by Amir Hassan, Malik W.Z. Khan

“…These measures can optimise ICU resource allocation and reduce unnecessary admissions, ensuring a structured, yet flexible triaging approach that balances protocol adherence with clinical discretion.…”
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Brazilian coaches' role in facilitating positive development through university sport (El papel de los entrenadores brasileños para facilitar el desarrollo positivo a través del d... by Fernando Santos, Scott Rathwell, Ana Trindade, Rhuan Lima, Vinicius Gobbi, Patricia Gaion

“…In total, 16 university coaches from all regions of Brazil were interviewed (14 male and 2 female). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. …”
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Comparative efficacy of dietary interventions for glycemic control and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jiaoyang Di, Jingjing Fan, Fangxu Ma

“…The remaining trials compared standard dietary recommendations or structured meal planning. The DASH diet was the most effective intervention for glycemic control, significantly reducing FBG (SMD = -2.35, 95% CI [-4.15, -0.54]), 2h-PBG (SMD = -1.41, 95% CI [-2.56, -0.25]), and HOMA-IR (MD = -1.90, 95% CI [-2.44, -1.36]). …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward childhood vaccination among guardians in Chengdu, China: a cross-sectional study by Wen Liu, Hongxia Li, Ling Qin, Hui Wang, Kai Zhu, Taoyi Yang, Xufeng Jia, Lanqian Xu

“…Participants were recruited through systematic sampling during vaccination visits, telephone appointments, and household surveys. A structured questionnaire assessed vaccination knowledge (13 items), attitudes (11 items), and practices (9 items). …”
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Sidewalk thermal comfort in street canyon and role of pavements under perpendicular sun rays during summer by D. Jareemit, M. Srivanit

“…Urban planners and designers should consider integrating additional strategies such as tree planting, Sidewalks facing different directions, exposed to sunlight, instead of pedestrian arcades and overhead shading structures. The thermal environments and comfort of sunlit north-facing sidewalks in an east-west-oriented deep street canyon during the summer, when the sun's path shifts northward, are greatly influenced by the solar tilt and azimuth angles. …”
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Implementing a workplace participatory approach to support working caregivers in balancing their work, private life and informal care: results of a process evaluation by Eline E. Vos, Simone R. de Bruin, Allard J. van der Beek, Denise J.M. Smit, Karin I. Proper

“…The implementation frameworks of Steckler and Linnan (2002) and Carrol et al. (2007) were applied to evaluate recruitment, reach, dosage, fidelity and context, as well as stakeholders’ satisfaction, experiences and perceived intervention outcomes. Data were collected after PA implementation (4–7 months) using questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, checklists and research logs. …”
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The association between dolutegravir based first-line antiretroviral regimens and dyslipidemia among adults living with HIV on follow-up at health facilities in Hawassa city admini... by Agete Tadewos Hirigo, Alemayehu Abera, Daniel Yilma, Ayalew Astatkie, Zelalem Debebe

“…Sociodemographic, clinical, and other relevant data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, supplemented by a review of medical records. …”
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Applying a participatory system dynamics approach to childhood overweight and obesity in the local context: reflections from the LIKE project by Angie Luna Pinzon, Karien Stronks, Arnoud Verhoeff, David Vaandrager, Karen den Hertog, Wilma Waterlander

“…LIKE applied a participatory system dynamics approach for obesity prevention in youth, throughout the project during a time period of 6 years (2017–2023). Data collection included document reviews, a Ripple Effects Mapping workshop, and semi-structured interviews with involved stakeholders, followed by in-depth reflective analysis. …”
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DeepMiRBP: a hybrid model for predicting microRNA-protein interactions based on transfer learning and cosine similarity by Sasan Azizian, Juan Cui

“…The second component utilizes Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to process the spatial data inherent in protein structures based on Position-Specific Scoring Matrices (PSSM) and contact maps to generate detailed and accurate representations of potential microRNA-binding sites and assess protein similarities. …”
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Providing financial protection in health for low-income populations: a comparison of health financing designs in East Asia by Qian Zhang, Julia Shu-Huah Wang, Alex Jingwei He, Chenhong Peng, Aya Abe, Inhoe Ku, Irene Y.H. Ng, Xi Zhao

“…However, prior cross-national comparative studies predominantly focused on examining financing structures or social health insurance (SHI) schemes, neglecting financing schemes targeting the poor, such as medical financial assistance (MFA). …”
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Effects of Nutrition Education on Improving Knowledge and Practice of Complementary Feeding of Mothers with 6- to 23-Month-Old Children in Daycare Centers in Hawassa Town, Southern... by Selam Deksiyous Muluye, Tefera Belachew Lemma, Tona Zema Diddana

“…Sociodemographic and economic variables were collected by the structured questionnaire. Knowledge of appropriate complementary feeding was assessed by seven knowledge questions. …”
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The effect of prenatal education on exclusive breastfeeding among women in Quito: prospective cohort study by Betzabé Tello, Herminio Hernández, Iván Dueñas-Espín, Eduardo Tejera

“…Participants were followed from birth to six months postpartum. Data collection included a structured survey, with baseline clinical information obtained through face-to-face interviews before hospital discharge and follow-up telephone interviews at one, four, and six months postpartum. …”
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ASPECTS OF ASSESSING AESTHETIC PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS by P.Z. Ozhohan, Z.R. Ozhogan

“…We found that in a significant part of patients, fixed metal-ceramic or metal-acrylic fixed structures and direct composite restorations for a period of 3 years or more prevailed, which led to the development of an inflammatory process in the marginal periodontal tissues and gingival bleeding. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hypertension among Sri Lankans: an online cross-sectional survey by Priyanga Ranasinghe, Pumudu Weerasekara, Minura Manchanayake, Sandamini Liyanage, Thilina Perera, Minollie Silva, David J. Webb

“…Participants were recruited via social media, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of HTN, attitudes toward prevention and treatment, and health-related practices. …”
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