Are loneliness and social network size mediators between childhood adversity and depressive symptoms? A cross-sectional replication study in Ethiopia by Mubarek Abera, Kristina Adorjan, Benedikt L Amann, Paula Gerbig, Matthias Alexander Reinhard, Henok Ababu, Stephanie Rek, Frank Padberg, Andrea Jobst

“…These results support the transcultural and transdiagnostic relevance of loneliness as a universal psychological mechanism, independent of societal structure.…”
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SIAT - Sistema de Avaliação de Terras SIAT - Land Evaluation System by Gilberto J. Garcia, Carlos R. Espindola

“…The program structure was changed from Basic to C, and a database (Clipper) and routines were introduced so as to make the system more friendly. …”
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Competencias que precisan estudiantes de educación física en la práctica profesional: representaciones desde la experiencia de profesores mentores del sistema escolar chileno (Com... by Maryorie Alejandra Guerrero Sánchez, Pamela Martínez Andunce, Claudio Hinojosa Torres, Hugo Vargas Díaz, Anthony Araya Hernández, Macarena Hurtado Guerrero

“…A qualitative methodology and a phenomenological design were determined. Data were collected with a semi-structured interview with 23 mentor teachers from educational schools in the Valparaíso, Chile. …”
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Navigating norms: a qualitative exploration of factors shaping contraceptive use in Senegal by Manuela Reveiz, Rahmatoulah Gueye, Thaïs González Capella, Marieme Fall, Nour Horanieh, Nour Horanieh, Elizabeth Larson, Beniamino Cislaghi

“…This study employs social norms theory to explore how these dynamics shape women's contraceptive choices, examining the societal expectations, influential relationships, and strategies women use.MethodsThis qualitative study involved 256 participants (130 men and 126 women) from four regions of Senegal (Dakar, Tambacounda, Ziguinchor, and Matam). We employed semi-structured interviews (116) and focus group discussions (16 FGDs with 8–10 participants each) to explore experiences related to family planning access and services. …”
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Contexts, affective and physical states and their variations during physical activity in older adults: an intensive longitudinal study with sensor-triggered event-based ecological... by Julie Delobelle, Sofie Compernolle, Tomas Vetrovsky, Jelle Van Cauwenberg, Delfien Van Dyck

“…Descriptive statistics and generalized mixed models were used for data analysis. Results Older adults predominantly engaged in daily physical activities, such as walking for transport, leisure walking, and gardening, rather than structured exercise. …”
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PYMES: Ciclo de Vida y Etapas de su Desarrollo by Juan Carlos Leiva Bonilla

“…*Human Resources Roll. *Structure.Systems (operational and managerial). *Financial and Sales indicators. …”
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Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Primary Schoolchildren from Pastoral Communities, Mieso-Mulu District, Sitti Zone, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: Institut... by Alayou Geletaw, Gudina Egata, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Gesessew Kibr, Mohammed Semaw

“…Study participants were selected using two-stage sampling procedures. Data were collected using structured, translated, pretested, and interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Modelo hidrogeofísico de la cuenca sur de La Habana by González Espinosa Jacqueline, Valcarce Ortega Rosa M.

“…<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: ";Arial";,";sans-serif";; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">A hidrogeophysical model of the South Basin of La Habana is presented as the result of multivaried statistical processing applied to well logging and transmisivity data from pumping test Through combining Euclidian Group Analysis, correlation analysis and Uvarov relationships it was possible to separate the structured components of the different variables and: to define the correlation between the geophysical parameters of the well and the filtration velocity of the groundwater, these coefficients are above 0.8; to establish the relation between Dar-Zarrouk parameters (from electrical well logging) and transmisivity (from pumping tests). …”
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A geo-additive spatial analysis of condom use among women aged 15–49 in Rwanda by Mkhombiseni Zamani Sithole, Jesca Mercy Batidzirai, Ashenafi Argaw Yirga, Ashenafi Argaw Yirga, Retius Chifurira

“…Central and Northern districts, such as Ruhango and Musanze, showed positive structured spatial effects, suggesting regionally correlated factors promoting condom use. …”
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Itinerário terapêutico no câncer de mama: uma contribuição para o cuidado de enfermagem [Therapeutic itinerary in breast cancer: a contribution to the nursing care] by Luciana Martins da Rosa, Vera Radünz

“…ABSTRACT Qualitative study which aimed to know the therapeutic itinerary adopted by women with breast cancer. Data were collected from 13 women through semi-structured interview, from August to December 2010 and were analyzed by content analysis. …”
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Assessing and enhancing the reliability of Chinese large language models in dental implantology by Guohui Zhu, Xiao Zhang, Chunxia Chen

“…Open-ended queries posed higher risks of hallucinations compared to structured multiple-choice tasks, highlighting the need for targeted validation in free-text scenarios. …”
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8Bs instructional model for knowledge construction using web-based discussion tools by Aloys Iyamuremye, Innocent Twagilimana, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

“…The development of this model was guided by a mixed-methods approach that combined qualitative data from theoretical analysis, feedback from students, teachers, and researchers. …”
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Human–forest interaction of useful plants in the Wof Ayzurish Forest, North Showa Zone, Ethiopia: cultural significance index, conservation, and threats by Yirefu Tefera, Ermias Lulekal, Bikila Warkineh

“…Methods A snowball sampling technique was employed to select 100 informants and the data were collected through free listing, field walk, open-ended and semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions. …”
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A qualitative research on perceptions and experience of patients with sudden deafness (突发性聋患者疾病感受和体验的质性研究) by ZHANG Shan (张珊), CHEN Li (陈丽)

“…Methods Totally 16 patients with sudden deafness were recruited using a purposive sampling method, A face-to-face semi-structured method was adopted, and qualitative data was analyzed Colaizzis method of phenomenological analysis. …”
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Improvement the designs of core-receiving devices for sampling rocks and minerals by R. I. Stefurak, V. Yu. Khudolei, V. Yu. Bugay, O. O. Karpenko

“…Core samples taken by China National Petroleum Corp from depths of 10 851 to 10 910 m shed light on the structure of oil and gas-bearing rocks and caps from the world's first discovered oil and gas field from a depth of over 10 000 m. …”
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Strengthening ethical oversight in genomics and biobanking: a retrospective analysis of research practices in Zimbabwe by Oppah Kuguyo, Alice Matimba, Florence Mutevedzi, Andrew Chimatira, Vasco Chikwasha, Abigail Kangwende, Lovemore Gwanzura, Paul Ndebele

“…Methods We conducted a comprehensive review of research protocols submitted to the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe between 2009 and 2016, specifically those involving human biospecimen collection, biobanking, and genomic research. A structured abstraction form was employed to evaluate how these protocols addressed key ELSIs, including informed consent, biospecimen and data sharing, benefit sharing, and intellectual property considerations. …”
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AI Interventions to Alleviate Healthcare Shortages and Enhance Work Conditions in Critical Care: Qualitative Analysis by Nadine Bienefeld, Emanuela Keller, Gudela Grote

“…The qualitative analysis is underpinned by extensive workplace observation in 6 ICUs (approximately 559 nurses and physicians), structured interviews with work unit leaders (n=12), and a comparative analysis of data science experts’ and clinicians’ evaluation of the optimal levels of human-AI teaming. …”
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Using a rule‐based system to define error in the emergency department by Kiersten L. Gurley, Jonathan L. Burstein, Richard E. Wolfe, Shamai A. Grossman

“…Trained reviewers not involved in the patient's care use a structured 8‐point Likert scale to assess for error and preventable or non‐preventable adverse events. …”
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Delays in initiating rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Gloria Bahizi, Samuel Majalija, SM Thumbi, Fredrick Makumbi, Stevens Kisaka

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among dog-bite patients that presented to two selected rabies PEP centers. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Delay to receive PEP was defined as reporting for PEP beyond 24 hours after the bite event. …”
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Exploring the biomechanical mechanisms of cervical rotation manipulation in different lateral bending positions: a finite element analysis by Rui Weng, Dongxin Lin, Han Yang, Siyuan Xie, Cairui Chen, Yaoshuai Yu, Geng Yang, Pusheng Xie, Liang Zhao, Yikai Li, Xuecheng Huang

“…Methods A 27-year-old Asian male patient with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy due to left posterior cervical disc protrusion and compression of nerve roots was recruited. The CT scan data of his skull and cervical spine were extracted to construct finite element models of the skull and whole cervical spine. …”
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