Association between short-term exposure to meteorological factors on hospital admissions for hemorrhagic stroke: an individual-level, case-crossover study in Ganzhou, China by Kailun Pan, Fen Lin, Kai Huang, Songbing Zeng, Mingwei Guo, Jie Cao, Haifa Dong, Jianing Wei, Qiujiang Xi

“…Within the cumulative lag day structure of the subcomponent layer, both extremely low and extremely high temperature had a more pronounced effect on females and aged ≥65 years. …”
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Development of a herpes zoster vaccination intention scale and identification of factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among middle-aged and older attendees in community health... by Ying Gao, Ting Wei, Ruijie Gong, Linfei Cai, Yuhui Sheng, Meili Shang, Yang Ni

“…Vaccine hesitancy was defined as participants who had neither received the HZ vaccine nor expressed intention to receive it. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, health behaviors and vaccine hesitancy were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Automatic MRI Lymph Node Annotation From CT Labels by Souraja Kundu, Yuji Iwahori, M. K. Bhuyan, Manish Bhatt, Boonserm Kijsirikul, Aili Wang, Akira Ouchi, Yasuhiro Shimizu

“…After annotating a medical imaging modality that is relatively straightforward to label, doctors often expect automatic annotations for images from other modalities of the same region, even though these modalities differ in contrast and structure. This study focuses on creating automatic lymph node annotation in MRI images using available CT annotations via deep-learning models. …”
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One step reconstruction of carbon/P zeolite from coal gasification slag and its adsorption mechanism for crystal violet by Yuhua WU, Caizhu LIU, Yulong MA, Yonggang SUN, Wenxin JI, Li ZHU, Hongcun BAI

“…The composite material has a flower shaped multi-level pore structure with a specific surface area of 107 m2/g, mainly composed of mesopores. …”
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Low-carbohydrate diet: a promising strategy for type 2 diabetes management among Egyptian patients by Noha R. Ahmed, Nagwa Saad, Ghada Khafagy, Inas ElSayed, Nadia M. Tawfik

“…Low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) have shown promise in improving glycemic control, yet limited data compare their effect directly with medication intensification. …”
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Análisis de las prácticas lúdicas y tradicionales en la en la zona norte del Camino Central Portugués y su relación con el ámbito educativo (Analysis of game and traditional pract... by José Eugenio Rodríguez Fernández, Beatriz Oliveira Pereira, Rubén Navarro Patón

“…We opted for a qualitative methodology, using personal semi-structured interviews as a tool for obtaining data. …”
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Multi-Omics and Sensory Analysis of <i>Coffea canephora</i>: Assessing the Impact of Roasting Speed on Safety and Energy Efficiency by Sara Triachini, Pier Paolo Becchi, Terenzio Bertuzzi, Ettore Capri, Mario Gabrielli, Luigi Lucini, Fosca Vezzulli

“…Notably, their interaction was identified as a statistically significant discriminant factor (Residual Structure Ratio <i>p</i>-value = 0.01), with the highest contribution to the model (Relative Sum of Squares = 32.6%). …”
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A Qualitative Study of Migraine Headache Experience in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale Based on the Symptom Management Theory by Li M, Feng M, Li M, Wei J, Li S, Zhang N, Li Q, Song R, Li H

“…Meng Li,1 Min Feng,2 Mengtian Li,3 Junfan Wei,4 Shen Li,5 Ning Zhang,3 Qiong Li,6 Ruipeng Song,1 Huawei Li1 1Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Social Undertakings, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Nursing, Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of China; 4School of Nursing,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 5School of Rehabilitation,Henan Vocational College of Tuina, Luoyang, People’s Republic of China; 6North Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Huawei Li, Nursing Department, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, No. 198, Funiu Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13700841908, Email 178065643@qq.comObjective: To explore the migraine experience of patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) and migraine based on the Symptom Management Theory(SMT).Methods: A qualitative research approach was employed to conduct face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 16 patients diagnosed with PFO and migraine at the Department of Cardiology, The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, from March to June 2025. …”
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Synthesis and physical-chemical properties of 6-(5-(1Н-tetrazole-1-ylmethyl)-4-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthio)pyridin-3-amines and 6-((5-(1Н-tetrazole-1-yl)methil-4-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-y... by Yu. S. Hulina, A. G. Kaplaushenko

“…The computer prediction was performed using PASS online service, it was found that the synthesized 6-(5-(1Н-tetrazole-1-ylmethyl)-4-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthio)pyridin-3-amines and 6-((5-(1Н-tetrazole-1-yl)methil-4-R-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthio)pyridin-3-yl)-(alk,ar,heter)ylmethanimines are low-toxic compounds and exhibit a wide range of biological actions, which corresponds to literature data. Conclusions. The results of our work have confirmed the structure of the synthesized compounds, which indicates the possibility of their further use in biological studies.…”
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Willingness to use long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis among key populations at a large HIV prevention clinic in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Jonathan Derrick Lukubuya, Elizabeth B. Katana, Micheal Baguma, Andrew Kaguta, Winnie Nambatya, Peter Kyambadde, Timothy R. Muwonge, Andrew Mujugira, Eva Agnes Laker Odongpiny

“…Participants were recruited through convenience sampling and interviewed using a structured questionnaire by trained interviewers. Participants were categorised into three groups based on their oral PrEP use: those who had not yet initiated PrEP, those who had discontinued oral PrEP, and those currently on oral PrEP. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among patients with severe mental illness attending Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: hospital-b... by Helena Getenet, Yeweyenhareg Feleke, Ruth Tsigebrhan, Tadesse Lejisa, Genet Ashebir

“…Socio-demographic and other clinical data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Emocionalidad en el aula de primaria de Educación Física postpandemia (Emotionality in the post-pandemic primary physical education classroom) by Alejandro Almonacid-Fierro, Mirko Aguilar-Valdés, Ricardo Souza de Carvalho, Eugenio Merellano-Navarro

“…The convenience sample consisted of 12 physical education teachers who worked in elementary schools and were active during the virtual and post-pandemic years. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data regarding gender equality and years of experience. …”
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Análisis de las metodologías de benchmarking genéricas y aplicables al deporte (Analysis of generic benchmarking methodologies applicable to sports) by Manuel de Jesús Cortina Núñez, Yahilina Silveira Pérez, José Ramón Sanabria Navarro

“…In this article, the objective is to analyze different methodologies related to benchmarking in a generic way and applied to sport, based on its importance, structure and applications. To the same extent, an analysis of the main methodologies and their adaptation to sport is shown. …”
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Suicide among youth and young adults in Canada: bereaved parents’ perspectives on the systems of care by Toula Kourgiantakis, Deborah Cooper, David Cooper, Shelley Craig, Eunjung Lee, Jori Jones, Carrie K. Y. Lau, Romy-Naïma Tousignant, Jonathan B. Singer, Marjorie Johnstone, Juveria Zaheer

“…Participants were eligible if they were parents or caregivers residing in Ontario, Canada, of a youth or young adult under the age of 30 who died by suicide. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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Eating difficulties among Nigerian community-dwelling stroke survivors: prevalence, correlates, and association with quality of life by Adekola B. Ademoyegun, Adebukola G. Ibitoye, Wasiu A. Rasaq, Oluwafunmilayo A. Adeniyi, David O. Fabuluje, Israel A. Ojo, Taofeek O. Awotidebe, Chidozie E. Mbada

“…The Minimal Eating Observation Form– version II and WHOQOL-BREF were used to collect data on EDs and QoL respectively. Socio-demographic, stroke-related, and clinical characteristics of patients were assessed using structured questionnaires. …”
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Vivencia del ocio entre hombres: los juegos de bocha (São Paulo, Brasil) y bolos tradicionales (Boiro, España) (Leisure time experiences among men: bocha´s game (São Paulo, Brazil)... by Luiz Gonçalves-Junior, Denise-Aparecida Corrêa, José Eugenio Rodríguez Fernández

“…We used a qualitative/descriptive study design, employing individual semi-structured interviews as a tool for obtaining data. …”
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Level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding emergency contraception pills among female undergraduate students at KCMUCo in the Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania by Angel A Ng’unda, Mariana J Mung’au, Gloria E Foya, Jamida J Mateni, Bernard Njau

“…Methods Using a descriptive cross-sectional study design with multistage random sampling, semi-structured questionnaire data were collected among 314 female students at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) from July 2024 to August 2024. …”
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Knowledge attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on respirator fit testing and PAPR use at a university medical center by Fatimah Alshahrani, Abba Elgujja, Lulwa Alabdan, Jaser S. Alharbi, Ali A. Rabaan, Ibrahim Alzayid, Mohammed Alasiri, Khalid Faqihi, Samih Alanazi

“…A total of 204 HCWs from different departments and hospitals around the medical center participated in cross-sectional research. Structured surveys measuring demographic variables, knowledge, attitudes, training experience, and compliance with fit testing and PAPR use gathered data. …”
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Research on Key Technology for Perforating 10 000-Metre Deep-Earth Exploration Wells by YU Lei, TANG Kai, CHEN Jianbo, XU Jiale, MA Ziqiang, LI Benchi, LU Yinghui

“…Firstly, the perforator pressure-bearing design, supporting pyrotechnic formula, liner formula and structure were improved and upgraded respectively, numerical simulation of perforator external pressure strength is carried out, and tests of perforator extreme pressure resistance and ground target shooting are carried out, which improved the temperature and pressure resistance index of perforator to 260℃/245MPa. …”
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Factores que determinan la consecución del rendimiento en el fútbol de élite: Orientación cualitativa con jugadores y jugadoras profesionales (Factors that determine the achieveme... by Miguel Ángel López-Gajardo, Ana Flores-Cidoncha, Ana Rubio-Morales, Jesús Díaz-García, Inmaculada González-Ponce

“…The aim of this study was identify the most determining factors in professional football that make possible an improvement in team performance at the end of the season. Structured interviews were conducted with 28 professional soccer players (15 men and 13 women), aged 27-41 years (M = 33.07, SD = 3.32). …”
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