Occurrence and Antibiogram of Escherichia coli O157 : H7 in Raw Beef and Hygienic Practices in Abattoir and Retailer Shops in Ambo Town, Ethiopia by Nega Desalegn Tadese, Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhi, Feleke Moges, Bizunesh Mideksa Borana, Lencho Megersa Marami, Edilu Jorga Sarba, Hirut Abebe, Kebede Abdisa Kelbesa, Dagmawit Atalel, Belay Tessema

“…Hygiene and sanitation data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire and observational checklist. …”
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Digitalization as a Socioeconomic Challenge: Assessing the Mediating Role of Digital Service Quality on Digitalization’s Impact on Sustainable Competitive Advantage by Wageeh A. Nafei, Manal A. Ghoneim, Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, Nile M. Khanfar

“…The results revealed that there is a significant relationship between the dimensions of digitization (such as strategic planning, preparing leaders, institutional structure, and attracting skills) and digital service quality and sustainable competitive advantage. …”
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Factors associated with client satisfaction and implementation challenges for community-based health insurance in Ethiopia: beneficiaries' perspectives by Habtamu Negesse, Tarekegn Negese, Shewayirga Assalf, Abdu Oumer, Kedir Nuredin, Tewkel Reshid, Kedir Teji Roba, Kedir Teji Roba

“…In addition, KII was conducted with 16 key informants from program implementer and facility planning units. The data were analyzed and presented in descriptive statistics. …”
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Research on the application of non-contact continuous vital signs monitoring in the assessment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by LIU Shuang, LONG Zhicong, ZHOU Yuqi, LUO Yinghua, YANG Hailing

“…All patients underwent deployment of a novel non-contact vital signs monitoring system and completed standardized pulmonary function assessments. Clinical baseline data were collected， and nocturnal physiological signals were recorded， with core monitoring indicators including heart rate variability （HRV）， respiratory characteristics， and sleep structure. …”
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Assessing sustainable practices and managerial approaches in the hotel industry: A comparative case study by Jitka Vávrová, Lenka Červová, Blanka Brandová, Jorge Pacheco

“…These hotels are direct competitors and have very similar target customers. To collect data, the authors conducted two separate semi-structured, in-depth interviews with the CEOs of both hotels, as well as observations in both establishments and additional interviews with staff. …”
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Determinants of default from outpatient management of severe acute malnutrition among caregivers of children aged 6–59 months at Fortportal regional referral hospital, Southwestern... by Sandrah Joyce Mwima, David Lubogo, Arthur Bagonza

“…Cases were selected purposively, whereas controls were randomly selected. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and exported to STATA 14 for analysis. …”
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Extent of compliance with COVID-19 prevention and control guidelines among supermarkets in Kampala Capital City and Mukono Municipality, Uganda. by Richard K Mugambe, Tonny Ssekamatte, Stevens Kisaka, Solomon T Wafula, John Bosco Isunju, Aisha Nalugya, Patience Oputan, Douglas Kizito Makanga, Michael Mukiibi, Esther Buregyeya, Simon Kasasa, Winnifred K Kansiime, Julie Balen, Renuka Kapoor, Joanne A McGriff

“…A total of 229 supermarkets (195 in Kampala City and 34 in Mukono Municipality) were randomly selected for the study. Data were collected through structured observations on the status of compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, and entered using the KoboCollect software, which was preinstalled on mobile devices (smart phones and tablets). …”
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Optimization of the defense forces personnel under mobilization conditions: The role of occupational selection as a personnel allocator by V. V. Kalnysh, A. V. Shvets

“…Based on the available data, a conceptual model of the optimization system of occupational selection in the defense forces was generalized. …”
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Knowledge of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation among Medical Graduates in Kolkata, India: A Cross-sectional Study by Mausumi Sen, Shuvankar Mukherjee, Sukanta Majumdar, Tanmoy Naskar, Swapan Mishra

“…Altogether 165 out of total 200 interns of the current batch filled up an anonymous, pretested, predesigned, structured questionnaire. Prior ethical clearance was obtained from Institutional Ethics Committee. …”
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A randomised controlled trial comparing the outcomes of arteriovenous fistula for dialysis created under local vs regional anaesthesia: reflections on recruitment and process evalu... by Emma Aitken, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Nicolas Hall, the ACCess study collaborators

“…An embedded process evaluation study, supplemented by the researchers own reflections, qualitatively explored motivators and challenges in trial set-up, recruitment and delivery utilising thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with patients and health care practitioners (HCPs). …”
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Traditional Architects’ Accounts of the Processes of Rural and Country Housing Design and Construction (Case Study of Garmsar & Surrounding Townships) by Akbar Zargar, Mohsen Sartipipour, Seyed Hassan Miri, Hamed Sheikhtaheri

“…Collecting qualitative data relied on in-depth and semi-structured interviews with traditional architects of Garmsar rural districts as well as field observations. …”
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Healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding China’s National Centralized Drug Procurement policy: a cross-sectional study in Shaanxi Province by Qian Shen, Limin Kang, Dan Ye, Youjia Li, Kanghuai Zhang

“…Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding the implementation of the (NCDP) policy and the factors influencing these aspects.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional online survey on HCPs from public hospitals in Shaanxi Province from 2022 August to September. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographics, knowledge of NCDP, attitude toward NCDP policy, and practice of policy implementation. …”
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The effects of aerobic exercise on 24-hour mean blood glucose levels measured by continuous glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis by Chou Wang, Shaokai Tang

“…PurposeTo examine the effects of structured aerobic exercise on 24-hour mean blood glucose outcomes assessed by continuous glucose monitors in adults with type 2 diabetes.MethodsThe study established specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and conducted a comprehensive search across five databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and EBSCOhost from the start year of each database’s coverage to 22 July 2024. …”
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Subfecundity and associated factors among pregnant mothers receiving antenatal care at public health facilities in Ambo town Oromia region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Elias Andesha, Gizachew Abdissa, Gemechu Ganfure, Melese Adugna, Merga Sheleme, Jemal Bedane

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of subfecundity and associated factors in Ambo town.MethodsA cross-sectional study was employed using systematic sampling to select 368 pregnant mothers. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pre-tested structured questionnaire supplemented with a review of medical records. …”
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Values of some topographic parameters of optic nerve head obtained by Heidelberg retina tomograph II in volunteers and different stage primary open-angle glaucoma patients by B. Anguelov, A. Toshev

“…In this respect the acquired data is an initial step at the development of POAG staging system based on the topographic parameters of ONH obtained by HRT II.…”
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Hidden origami in Trypanosoma cruzi nuclei highlights its non-random 3D genomic organization by Natália Karla Bellini, Pedro Leonardo Carvalho de Lima, David da Silva Pires, Julia Pinheiro Chagas da Cunha

“…We deciphered part of the origami structure hidden in the T. cruzi nucleus, showing the unidimensional genomic features are non-randomly 3D organized in the nuclear organelle. …”
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Demographic determinants of food insecurity among rural adolescents (12–19 years) in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Md. Nazrul Islam, Felix Kwashie Madilo, Sulaiman Eesha, Md. Aktarujjaman, Satabdhi Das, Sultan Mahmud Imran, Md. Ripon Ali Sarkar, Md. Shahidul Islam, Nitai Roy

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2023 using a simple random sampling strategy. Data were collected through an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire in the Kurigram and Patuakhali districts of Bangladesh. …”
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Evaluating the Knowledge of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameters Between Undergraduate Students and Radiographers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectiona... by Aljuaid LA, Alblowi MA, Almary SY, Alshamrani KM, Subahi AM

“…Previous studies have showed a significant knowledge gap regarding CT and MRI parameters; thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of university curricula and clinical practice in hospitals among undergraduate students and technologists in Jeddah.Methods: Quantitative data were collected through a validated structured cross-sectional survey administered to a cluster sample of undergraduate students and radiographers in Jeddah. …”
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Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Competence in Managing Preeclampsia at Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani city by Amani Fadhil Abbas, Peshwaz Abdulrahman Ahmed, Nazera Salam Mena Qadir, Khanda Gharib Aziz

“…Part one: The sociodemographic characteristics of the nurses, and the second part assessed their knowledge and practices regarding the management of preeclampsia data were collected through a structured face-to-face questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 24. …”
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Criminalizing Fashion Statements and Appearance of a Socio-Economic Class: The Case of “Bellyful Rastas” vs “Ghetto Rastas” by Noble Nkrumah-Abraham, Genevieve Adjei-Appoh

“…To achieve this, a snowball, purposive and stratified random sampling techniques were adopted in selecting 6 persons comprising of three (3) male dreadlock wearers and three (3) personnel from the Ghana security services resulting in a grand sample size of six (6). Data was gathered from participants through semi-structured interviews and were thematically analysed. …”
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