Screening tools for work-related asthma and their diagnostic accuracy: a systematic review by Peymane Adab, Rachel E Jordan, Gareth I Walters, Christopher C Huntley, Ngamjit Kongsupon, Shiyao Li, Siwanon Rattanakanokchai, Samuel Wallbanks

“…We aimed to summarise and compare the performance of screening tools for identifying WRA in both clinical settings and workplaces.Methods We searched for studies that used structured questionnaires or prediction models (with/without physiological tests) to identify WRA in clinical settings or workplaces with individuals aged≥16 years in MEDLINE, Embase, other bibliographic databases and grey literature between 1975 and 2024. …”
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Multi-stage Characteristics and Causes of a Severe Convective Process in Guangxi in Spring by Qin Hao, Yang Mingxin, Qu Meifang, Xie Zhongmiao, Lu Ting, Qin Yuefeng, Jiang Yaping

“…Based on multi-source data, multi-stage characteristics and mechanisms involved in a severe convective process are analyzed which occurred in Guangxi on 4-5 April 2024. …”
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Evaluation of the Susceptibility of Bangladeshi University Students to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Its Associated Factors: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Tashfia Hossain, Ipshita Fariha Mahmood, Md. Sabbir Hossain, Nazifa Tabassum, Sowkat Jahan Shipa, Md Raihan Sarkar

“…After receiving the responses, all the data was analyzed using SPSS software (version 26.0). …”
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Exploring global calcimimetics research trends: a systematic and thematic review of Web of Science and Scopus databases from 1997 to 2024 by Riad Abdelrahman, Riad Abdelrahman, Taha H. Musa, Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Eltieb Omer Ahmed

“…This information can assist researchers in exploring the knowledge structure and understanding future trends in calcimimetic research, as well as in supporting collaboration toward advanced global research on calcimimetics.…”
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Psychiatrists’ attitudes and knowledge towards treating asylum seeker and refugee subjects in the UK by Dominique Tham, Alua Yeskendir, Hugh Grant-Peterkin, Yasir Hameed, Mishka Pillay, James B. Kirkbride

“…Results Data from 609 psychiatrists (77%) and trainees (22%) were included in the final analysis. …”
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Quality of basic emergency obstetric and newborn care services from patients' perspective in selected public health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2022: A cross-sectional study. by Willi Bahre, Achamyelesh Tadele, Finot Debebe

“…Respondents were chosen by a systematic random sampling method. A structured questionnaire from Open Data Kit version 2022.1.2 was used. …”
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An Interactive Vision‐Based 3D Augmented Reality System for In‐Home Physical Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Inquiry to Inform System Development by Afolasade Fakolade, Adriana C. Salvia, Siona Phadke, Manuela Kunz

“…Methods We conducted a qualitative descriptive study involving 11 semi‐structured interviews and six focus groups with 42 older adults with TJR and four unrelated family caregivers. …”
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Urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of epidemiologic studies by Hailu Merga, Teshome Degefa, Zewdie Birhanu, Afework Tadele, Ming-Chieh Lee, Guiyun Yan, Delenasaw Yewhalaw

“…This scoping review maps the epidemiology of urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, identifying research gaps and guiding strategies for control and elimination. Methods A structured search across multiple databases was performed using predefined eligibility criteria to select articles. …”
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Assessing the physical activity training needs and preferences of community health workers in South Africa by Mark Stoutenberg, Blanca S. Noriega Esquives, Ruth G. St Fleur, Susanna S. Koen, Estelle D. Watson, Francia G. Portacio, Georgia Torres

“…A mixed methods approach triangulated data from the questionnaire and the focus groups. …”
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Assessment of procedural errors and student satisfaction in preclinical root canal treatment: a cross-sectional study by Sanaa Aljamani, Sereen Al-Sawaeir, Rahaf Nassar, Khetam Rawajbeh, Amal Saeed, Noor H. Ismail, Samiha Yousef Sartawi, Laith Abu Qdais

“…Radiographic evaluation was conducted at: pre-operative, working length (WL), master cone fit (MC), and obturation. Data collection included radiographic assessments and structured feedback forms, with a 100% response rate. …”
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Demand for mental health support services among health professionals in Vietnam: Lesson from COVID-19 Pandemic. by Nguyen Hoang Thanh, Than Manh Hung, Tran Nguyen Ngoc, Bui Van San, Doan Quoc Hung, Nguyen Dinh Hung, Vu Duc Binh, Le Hong Trung, Le Van Tinh, Nguyen Thanh Nam, Pham Huy Tan, Pham Tran Anh Khoa, Pham Ngoc Thach, Nguyen Tuan Khanh, Cao Duc Chinh, Nguyen Vu Trung, Tran Thi Mai Thi, Pham Ba Hien, Tran Anh Long, Nguyen Van Thuong, Nguyen Van Thanh, Tran Xuan Thang, Lai Duc Truong, Vu Quang Hieu, Satoko Otsu

“…A total of 244 health professionals participated in the study. Data on socio-economic status, health and COVID-19-related characteristics, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21); and preferences for mental health support services were collected by using a structured self-reported questionnaire. …”
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Compliance with Global Best Practices by Garment Producers in Ghana by Stella Daah Siaw, Ebenezer Kofi Howard, Ninette Afi Appiah, Cynthia Akua Chichi, Benjamin Kwablah Asinyo

“…Methodology/Design: A cross-sectional survey design was employed, using a structured questionnaire administered to 317 garment manufacturing firms across Accra, Tamale, and Kumasi. …”
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Beyond cigarettes: waterpipe tobacco use as a key driver of paediatric asthma in Jordan by Ahmad Alrawashdeh, Jomana W Alsulaiman, Suhaib Yehya, Khalid A Kheirallah, Mohammad Wahsheh, Abdallah Fraij, Dana Herzallah, Mutaz Albelbisi, Roaa Al-Refae, Shatha AbuHmaid, Yazan Al-Resheq

“…A total of 360 children participated, including 180 cases with physician-diagnosed asthma and 180 controls without asthma. Data were collected through structured interviews with parents, gathering information on sociodemographic factors, parental tobacco use (cigarettes, waterpipe, e-cigarettes), maternal tobacco exposure during pregnancy, and growth parameters. …”
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Outcomes of rhomboid intercostal plane block on local anaesthesia in cardiac implantable electronic device implantation: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Gozde Altun, Ayla Esin, Yasemin Ozsahin, Sukru Arslan, Kerem Erkalp, Ziya Salihoglu

“…Methods The randomized controlled trial was structured into two arms, each comprising 25 patients and allocation was performed using a sealed-envelope randomization technique. …”
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Clarification and Prioritization of Omnichannel Marketing Antecedents: A Meta-Synthesis Approach by Hamid Reza Irani, Elham Ebrahimi, Babak Somi

“…Additionally, out of the 13 subcategories at the second level, nine were given priority due to their high repetition in the data analyzed. These subcategories include organizational strategy and structure, market, business environmental background, customer behavioral characteristics, technology resources, customer characteristics, financial resource management, human capital, and human resource management. …”
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Advancing Sustainable Soil Health Practices: Strategies for Quality and Global Competitiveness Among Cotton Farmers in Ghana by Edem Kwami Buami, Ebenezer Kofi Howard, Benjamin Kwablah Asinyo, Charles Frimpong, Charles Adu-Boachie

“…Methodology/Design: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 40 cotton farmers to gather in-depth insights into their perceptions, practices, and needs related to sustainable soil management. …”
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Influence of gestational weight gain on baby’s birth weight in Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia: a follow-up study by Andrew Hayen, Yadeta Dessie, Maralyn Foureur, Fekede Asefa, Allison Cummins

“…However, information regarding the influence of GWG on birth weight is lacking from the Ethiopian setting.Objective This study aimed to determine the influence of GWG and other maternal-related factors on birth weight in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Design and methods A cohort of pregnant women who received the first antenatal care before or at 16 weeks of gestation in health centres in Addis Ababa were followed from 10 January 2019 to 25 September 2019. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and medical record reviews. …”
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Culture et territoire : des recompositions mutuelles. Deux exemples de territorialisation des politiques culturelles en France et en Belgique by Emilie Garcia-Guillen, Stéphanie Weisser

“…The present territory to be mobilized as an ensemble of actors; 3. A territory structured by global policies, to be adapted to each specific situation; 4. …”
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Developing a Research Roadmap for Highway Bridge Infrastructure Innovation: A Case Study by Arya Ebrahimpour, Aryan Baibordy, Ahmed Ibrahim

“…Although some bridge asset management roadmaps exist, such as the one published by the United States Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), there is a lack of structured research roadmaps that are both region-specific and adaptable as guiding frameworks for similar studies. …”
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Gratitude experience of nursing students during final stage of clinical internship: A qualitative study from the perspective of positive psychology (积极心理学视角下护理实习生实习后期感恩体验的质性研究)... by NIAN Guihong (年桂红), LI Qiaomei (李巧梅), ZHANG Ting (张婷)

“…Methods Twelve nursing student who participated in the clinical internship 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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