Study on the Influence of Window Size on the Thermal Comfort of Traditional One-Seal Dwellings (Yikeyin) in Kunming Under Natural Wind by Yaoning Yang, Junfeng Yin, Jixiang Cai, Xinping Wang, Juncheng Zeng

“…Key findings include, (1) in summer, the baseline scenario with WWR = 0.1 achieves a dynamic thermal-humidity balance (20.89–24.27 °C, 65.35–74.22%) through a “air-permeable but non-ventilative” strategy, though wing rooms show humidity-heat accumulation risks; increasing WWR to 0.15–0.2 enhances ventilation efficiency (2–3 times higher air changes) but causes a 4.5% humidity surge; (2) winter conditions with WWR ≥ 0.15 reduce wing room temperatures to 17.32 °C, approaching cold thresholds, while WWR = 0.05 mitigates heat loss but exacerbates humidity accumulation; (3) a symmetrical layout structurally constrains central ventilation, maintaining main halls air changes below one Air Change per Hour (ACH). …”
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Examining factors influencing the adoption of smart integrated devices by the elderly in the digital era: insights from behavioral design theory by Sijie Sun, Na Qi, Haoran Li, Liang Xiao

“…This study seeks to clarify how these factors operate and how they may be leveraged to support the well-being of the aging population.MethodsThis study utilized data from the 2020 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS), focusing on elderly individuals living in urban areas. …”
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Análisis del perfil demográfico y consumo turístico en eventos deportivos en la ciudad de Quito. Caso de estudio: Roger Federer (Analysis of the demographic profile and tourist co... by Enrique Cabanilla, Xavier Lastra - Bravo, Juan Pazmiño, Mónica Burbano

“…For this, surveys were conducted with 23 items that were grouped into 2 groups of factors: the determination of the consumer profile and the tourist economic consumption. Afterwards, data was obtained from Quito Tourism on the average media value of the event, with which a database was structured for a comprehensive interpretation. …”
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Study of the attitude and participation of the population in the preventive and screening examinations and implementation of these examinations in the health care system by V. F. Levshin, N. I. Slepchenko, N. I. Ryzhova, L. A. Sаvluchinskaya, L. G. Solenova

“…The survey using a unified and structured questionnaire was conducted through individual and anonymous interviews. …”
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Assessing quality of life and readmission rates among women in psychiatric care: a mixed-method study by Celso Gonçalves Alves, Blanca Elena Guerrero Daboin, Jussara de Azevedo Pereira, Esthefany Pereira Estevam, Italla Maria Pinheiro Bezerra, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira, Tassiane Cristina Morais

“…The results from this phase were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. The qualitative data were derived from semi-structured interviews aimed at exploring the factors associated with readmission; the insights obtained underwent narrative analysis. …”
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Assessing the effectiveness of the community participation approaches to improve access to mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area of Baringo... by Collins Okoyo, Omar Kopi, Paul M Gichuki, Bridget W Kimani, Tabitha Kanyui, Titus Waititu, Wyckliff P Omondi, Doris W Njomo

“…A sample of 350 respondents was randomly selected for the pre- and post-intervention surveys. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which captured information on socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics, knowledge about trachoma and MDA, drug use, and perceptions of the treatment. …”
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Complications after benign gynecologic surgery—How are they captured in register‐based research? A national register study in Sweden by Elin Collins, Per Liv, Annika Strandell, Maria Furberg, Sophia Ehrström, Mathias Pålsson, Annika Idahl

“…Patient‐reported outcomes assessed by a physician are beneficial in identifying complications indicating the importance of structured pre‐defined follow‐up over a set period.…”
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Prevalence of body image dissatisfaction and associated factors among high school adolescent in Hawassa city, Ethiopia by Zenebe Jebero, Amanuel Elias, Gemeda Billo, Mohammed Ayalew, Yonas Alemayehu, Fikre Moga

“…A stratified sampling technique was employed to select the participants. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. …”
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Utilizing computational approaches for the prediction of alpha-PPAR inhibitors from baobab (Adansonia digitata) against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Asia Awad AbdelGader, Afra M. Al Bakry, Hind A. Elnasri, Dawelbiet Abdelaal Yahia, Mona Abdelrahman Mohamed Khaier

“…Then, Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) software was used to prepare these compounds as ligands for docking simulations. The 3D structure of the PPAR-alpha receptor was retrieved from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) database for docking simulations. …”
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Assessment of Lipid Profile among Women with Malignant and Non-malignant Breast Lesions in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria: A Pilot Study by Ajeigbe AK, Omisore AD, Akinde AO, Makinde RA, Ajose OA

“…Information was obtained by a structured proforma followed by anthropometric measurements and the collection of blood for lipid assays (Total cholesterol [TC], triglyceride [TG], and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDLc]) done on an autoanalyzer. …”
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Nutrient cycling characteristics along a chronosequence of forest primary succession in the Hailuogou Glacier retreat area, eastern Tibetan Plateau by Danli Yang, Ji Luo, Shumiao Shu, Yan Hu, Hongsong Tang, Xuemei Li

“…Nutrient cycling and utilization are the foundation to forest succession processes and dynamic changes, directly influencing the structure and stability of ecosystems. However, our understandings on the characteristics of ecosystem nutrient accumulation and recycling during succession, especially in the context of primary succession within glacier retreat areas, remain limited. …”
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Predictors, motives, sources and patterns of nonmedical use of prescription drugs among youths in Buea, Southwest region of Cameroon: A mixed method analysis by Henry Dilonga Meriki, Kukwah Anthony Tufon, Ndohtabi Jerry Eyong, Oru Ivo Ita, Tamanjong Armstrong Ntohyingwe

“…Materials and Methods: A mixed-method community-based, cross-sectional study conducted from May to June 2018, enrolled participants aged 15 - 29 years from schools and community. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was used to capture data and focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted. …”
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Factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Western Area Urban District, Sierra Leone by Solomon Aiah Sogbeh, Alexander Ansah-Manu, Adel Elduma, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Yakubu Alhassan, James Sylvester Squire, Adolphina Addo-Lartey

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five randomly selected hospitals in May 2021. Data were collected from 320 pregnant women using structured questionnaires. …”
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Sleep quality and associated factors among adult patients with epilepsy attending follow-up care at referral hospitals in Amhara region, Ethiopia. by Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Birhaneselassie Gebeyehu Yazew, Kennean Mekonnen

“…An interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire and record review were used for data collection. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, practice towards COVID-19 pandemic and its prevalence among hospital visitors at Ataye district hospital, Northeast Ethiopia. by Daniel Gebretsadik, Nuru Ahmed, Edosa Kebede, Saba Gebremicheal, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Metadel Adane

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Health institution based cross sectional study was conducted among 513 hospital visitors who are recruited by using simple random sampling technique at Ataye district hospital, Northeast Ethiopia from June 3, 2020 to August 10, 2020. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to obtain information related to socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge (11 questions), attitude (9 questions) and practice (9 questions). …”
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Antimicrobial and antifungal activity of some (5-(adamantane-1-yl)-4R-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthiols substitutes by V. M. Odyntsova

“…The study of biological and pharmacological activity of the synthesized compounds, and also the determination of the regularities between structure and activity create a favorable basis for the search of new medicines in a number of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives.…”
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Nasal carriage rate and multiple antimicrobial resistance indices of Staphylococcus aureus among healthcare students at the Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria by Sumayya Abdullahi, Idris N. Abdullahi, Hafeez A. Adekola, Nicholas Baamlong, Amos Dangana, Yahaya Usman, Abdurrahman E. Ahmad, Sumaiya Salisu, Mukhtar M. Abdulaziz

“…Antimicrobial resistance phenotype was determined by the disk diffusion method. Structured questionnaires were used to collect participants’ sociodemographic and risk factor data. …”
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Economic damage associated with excess salt intake of Russian people in 2016 by Yu. A. Balanova, A. V. Kontsevaya, A. O. Myrzamatova, D. K. Mukaneeva, M. B. Khudyakov

“…The largest contribution of excess salt intake is in the damage associated with CVD (122,8 billion rubles), where half (68,1 billion rubles) is attributable to the ED associated with stroke. In the structure of the ED of each nosology, excess salt intake cause from 4,5% (CVD in general) to 17% (for T2D) and 16,1% (stroke) of the entire damage.Conclusion. …”
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Ricin and Abrin as Possible Agents of Bioterror by D. V. Pechenkin, A. S. Gorshkov, M. A. Sablina, A. V. Eremkin, S. S. Ipatov, G. V. Kuklina

“…Both toxins have a similar molecular structure and mechanism of action. They consist of two subunits – A and B, resistant to high temperatures and extreme pH values. …”
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Epigenetic analysis of KSHV latent and lytic genomes. by Zsolt Toth, Dennis T Maglinte, Sun Hwa Lee, Hye-Ra Lee, Lai-Yee Wong, Kevin F Brulois, Stacy Lee, Jonathan D Buckley, Peter W Laird, Victor E Marquez, Jae U Jung

“…The genomic region encoding the IE genes ORF50 and ORF48 possesses the features of a bivalent chromatin structure characterized by the concomitant presence of the activating H3K4me3 and the repressive H3K27me3 marks during latency, which rapidly changes upon reactivation with increasing AcH3 and H3K4me3 marks and decreasing H3K27me3. …”
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