A randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management app in Bangladesh by Bilkis Banu, Nasrin Akter, Sujana Haque Chowdhury, Nusrat Hossain Sheba, Md. Abdul Hakim Majumder

“…The smartphone Application ‘Diabetes Self-Care’ was installed on the smartphone of each patient of the intervention group and instructed them to use it. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire through face-to-face interview. …”
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Application of tensor CSAMT with high-power orthogonal signal sources in Jiama porphyry copper deposit, South Tibet by Peng-liang Yu, Ting Qu, Ri-zheng He, Jian-li Liu, Su-fen Wang, Xiao-long Chen

“…Meanwhile, the tensor data better described the anisotropy of deep geologic bodies. …”
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Visual Quality Evaluation of Historic and Cultural City Landscapes: A Case Study of the Tai’erzhuang Ancient City by Pengfei Du, Xinbei Man, Yanbo Wang, Yanfen Wang, Hanyue Li, Chenghan Yin, Zimin Lin, Junxi Fan

“…Additionally, a significant correlation was found between eye tracking data and subjective evaluation results, validating the scientifically effective relationship between subjective assessments of historical cultural landscapes and eye tracking analysis. …”
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Measurement of Teacher’s Orchestration Load: A Framework and a Case Study on Tool Flexibility by Claudio Alvarez, Ishari Amarasinghe, Gustavo Zurita, Davinia Hernandez-Leo, Lubna Hakami, Luis Rojas

“…The framework integrates multimodal data sources, including observable orchestration actions, physiological metrics, and self-reported insights, to comprehensively analyze the orchestration load. …”
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Prevalence of Cysticercosis in Pigs and Risk Assessment Among Occupationally Exposed Workers in Benue State, Nigeria by Alex A. Adikwu, Tyonginengen Iorparegh, Felix M. Per, Andrew M. Adamu, Olajide A. Owolodun, Paul F. Horwood, Theophilus I. Emeto, Oyelola A. Adegboye

“…Methods From January to August 2019, we examined pig carcasses at four abattoirs: Utyondo market, Wurukum abattoir, Modern market, and Railway abattoirs. Structured questionnaires were administered to butchers, pig farmers, and civil servants to gather information on disease knowledge. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice in patients with non-obstructive coronary ischaemia in Xinjiang: a cross-sectional study by Qian Li, Ge Wang, Yumingjiang Mulati, Palidan Wubuer, Qingyue Yang, Guligena Sawuer

“…Objectives To investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of patients with ischaemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) toward their condition.Design A cross-sectional study using questionnaires to assess KAP scores among patients with INOCA.Participants Patients with INOCA from the Xinjiang region of China were enrolled between September 2023 and February 2024.Interventions Data were collected via structured questionnaires covering demographic information and KAP metrics.Primary and secondary outcome measures Mean KAP scores were analysed. …”
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Identifying barriers and coping strategies for pre-exposure prophylaxis disclosure: experiences of Ugandan adolescent girls engaged in transactional sex—a qualitative study by Simon Mwima, Simon Mwima, Laura M. Bogart, Laura M. Bogart, Steela Neema, Richard Komo, Stephen Obbo

“…This qualitative study explores the strategies these adolescents use to navigate these challenges, drawing on resilience theory and asset-based approaches.MethodsBetween April 2018 and May 2019, cross-sectional semi-structured interviews were conducted with Ugandan adolescent girls aged 18–24 engaged in transactional sex to explore their experiences of PrEP disclosure. …”
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Applicability of Adults 2015 American Thyroid Association Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Guidelines for Postoperative Risk Stratification and Postradioiodine Treatment Dynamic Risk... by Shashank Shekhar Singh, Bhagwant Rai Mittal, Ashwani Sood, Anish Bhattacharya, Ganesh Kumar, Amit Singh Shekhawat, Harpreet Singh

“…Forty-seven patients were classified as responders (excellent and indeterminate responses) and incomplete responders (biochemical and structurally incomplete responses) by assessing the RTT at 1.5 years follow-up similar to recommendation of 2015 adult DTC ATA guidelines. …”
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Identifying factors influencing emerging innovations in hospital discharge decision making in response to system stress: a qualitative study by Allison M. Gustavson, Matthew J. Miller, Natassia Boening, Emily M. Hudson, Jennifer P. Wisdom, Robert E. Burke, Hildi J. Hagedorn

“…Data were analyzed using a rapid qualitative, deductive team-based approach informed by directed content analysis. …”
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Lightweight Evolving U-Net for Next-Generation Biomedical Imaging by Furkat Safarov, Ugiloy Khojamuratova, Misirov Komoliddin, Ziyat Kurbanov, Abdibayeva Tamara, Ishonkulov Nizamjon, Shakhnoza Muksimova, Young Im Cho

“…The model effectively delineates complex and overlapping nuclei structures with high fidelity, while maintaining computational efficiency suitable for real-time applications. …”
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Resilience of Gen Z to Socioeconomic Challenges: The Interconnection of Family Financial Socialization, Attitudes Towards Money and Financial Well-being by Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Madan Dhungana, Manoj Subedi, Harjit Singh, Dinesh Mani Ghimire

“…Between September and December 2024, a structured questionnaire was distributed both physically on campuses and digitally via online platforms to collect primary data from 452 Gen Z students (aged 18–28) enrolled in 10 management colleges affiliated with national and international universities operating in Kathmandu, Nepal, selected through a purposive sampling method. …”
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Advanced Physiotherapy Approach using X-sens Gait Motion Analysis for the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis- A case report by Urvini Lokhande, Sharath Hullumani, Ritik Daf, Pooja Ladkhedkar

“…Based on the study, a structured physiotherapy program was designed, encompassing manual therapy, stretching exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises. …”
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Food consumption pattern and management of type 2 diabetic patients treated in Dschang District Hospital by Gisèle Mélanie Dongmo Agokeng, Donald Sévérin Dangang Bossi, Marc Bertrand Dandji Saah, François Ngoufack Zambou

“…In order to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) in nutrition in type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients treated in Dschang District Hospital (DDH), West Cameroon, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 103 type 2 diabetic patients aged between 20 and 70 years and over. A structured questionnaire was administered by an interview to collect data. …”
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Underutilized treatments for patients with refractory cancer pain: a qualitative study assessing the use of intrathecal drug delivery devices in the United Kingdom compared to alte... by Victoria Barnosky, Victoria Barnosky, Matthew Brown, Somnath Bagchi, Remy Blain, Demir Husejnovic, Sandra Johnson, Meredith Mackworth-Praed

“…The study focuses on exploring the knowledge, perspectives, and experiences of healthcare professionals regarding IDDS as a treatment option for managing chronic refractory pain in cancer patients.MethodologyA thematic coding using inductive analysis was employed to achieve the research objectives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 healthcare professionals in various specialties, including oncology, neurosurgery, pain management, and palliative care. …”
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Experiences of patients who retest positive for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant after discharge: a qualitative study by Xin Liu, Ting Yun, Meimei Shang, Ronghua Kong, Yingtao Meng

“…Purposive sampling and snowball sampling methods were applied. Semi-structured one-on-one interviews were performed online to collect the data, and the transcripts of the interviews were analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step analytical method. …”
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Effectiveness of hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy including lower extremities in the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review protocol by Daniela Ebner-Karestinos, Rodrigo Araneda, Asfarina Zanudin, Ya-Lan Qu, Dzalani Harun, Siaw Chui Chai

“…In order to synthesise the data, narrative synthesis will be used, along with meta-analysis, if available.Ethics and dissemination As this study only reviewed previously published articles, ethical approval was not required. …”
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Integration of Industry 4.0 and Lean Six Sigma: Critical Success Factors for Overcoming Socioeconomic Challenges in the Telecommunication Sector by Ahmed Said El Shenawy, Nevien F. Khourshed, Mohamed A. Ragheb, Mahmoud H. Beshr

“…From October 2023 to October 2024, semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted with 12 employees from Egyptian telecommunications companies. …”
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Human resource management practices of nurse managers and its relationship to the job satisfaction of staff nurses in Private Hospitals by Zheyrille A Arevalo, Marian Filomena B Singson-Denosta, Jestine Kate G Babaran, Kayla Marie M Eslabon, Inosencia A Alconcer, Jonalyn P Santos

“…A total of 137 staff nurses from the six private hospitals in Tuguegarao City were included and selected through convenience sampling technique. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire which assessed HRM practices of nurse managers along five dimensions (training and development, performance assessment, career planning, employee participation, and job definition) and the overall job satisfaction of the staff nurses. …”
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Work-related stressful events and burnout experienced by residents and specialists in German neurology: prevalence, causes, and coping strategies derived from a nationwide survey by Johannes Heinrich Alexander Piel, Anne-Sophie Biesalski, Robin Wolke, Annette Rogge, Helge Topka, Matthias Klein, Christoph Johannes Ploner, Frank Andres, Daniela Berg

“…The most relevant mitigation strategies were structured onboarding, debriefing, and improvement of processes. …”
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Barriers to accessing appendectomy in the public sector health system in the Western Cape Province, South Africa by Johnelize Louw, Kathryn M. Chu, Peter S. Nyasulu, Réne English

“…Methods: A qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured in-depth interviews. Study sites comprised four public hospitals. …”
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