Craniofacial genetics as a differential identification tool: analysis of a subset of Yoruba-speaking population in Nigeria by Suwebat Bidemi Kareem, Olugbenga Akinola, Oluyinka Ajibola Iyiola, Misturah Yetunde Adana, Ade Stephen Alabi, Aminu Imam, Moyosore Salihu Ajao

“…The personal information of participants was obtained using semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires, while craniofacial parameters were measured from facial photographs with Digimizer software. …”
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Factors influencing nutritional literacy among rural older adults: a cross-sectional survey based on the theory of planned behavior by Shasha Liu, Xiaomei Fan, Li Jiang, Tao Liu

“…Nutrition attitude (β = 0.312, t = 6.662, P < 0.001) and perceived social support (β = 0.243, t = 4.283, P < 0.001) were positive predictors, whereas daily living ability exhibited a negative predictive effect (β = −0.251, t = −4.445, P < 0.001). Structural equation modeling (SEM) indicated that nutrition attitude had a direct effect of 0.333 and an indirect effect of 0.050 on nutritional literacy. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of cardiovascular disease risk among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Nigeria by Abiodun Isah, Olujuwon Ibiloye, Temiwoluwa Omole, Oluwatobi Olaniyi, Plang Jwanle, Ifeyinwa Onwuatelo, Jay Osi Samuels, Prosper Okonkwo

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May 2024 across ten Nigerian health facilities, involving 1,000 PLHIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Data on socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, family history of CVD, and HIV-related clinical factors were collected through structured questionnaires and medical records. …”
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Assessment of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Minna, North-Central Nigeria by Kester Awharentomah Digban , Eguagie Osareniro Osakue , Esther Ngozi Adejumo , Ayodele, Adelakun , Oluwakemi Anike Ladipo and Comfort Bosede Enitan , Seyi Samson Enitan

“…We recruited total of 135 subjects being 80 (57 females, 23 males) T2DM patients and 55 (38 females, 17 males) non-diabetic individuals who served as controls. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic data. …”
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Re-evaluating disability assessment in war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder by Samardžić Radomir M., Živić Bratislav, Krstić Dragan, Joković Danilo, Dolić Mirko, Stojanović Zvezdana, Eror Aleksandar, Đokić Milan, Milojević Slavoljub, Mandić-Gajić Gordana

“…A team of experts, consisting of psychiatrists with research experience in the field of traumatic stress and who were trained to use a structured interview for PTSD, conducted the evaluation of medical data from veterans’ military records. …”
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‘Self-Image’ Features in Gifted Senior Preschoolers by Elena S. Belova

“…The analysis of the ‘self-image’ structural components revealed that the group of the gifted children, to a greater extent than the group of their peers, represented the indicators of the social, communicative, physical, active and reflexive components. …”
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SyNTHESIS OF GALLIUM SULFATE by V. Yu. Proydakova, S. V. Kuznetsov, V. V. Voronov, P. Fedorov

“…Trivalent gallium compounds are structural analogs of the elements with variable valency in (+3) oxidation state that can be used as cathode materials for electrochemical power devices (iron, vanadium, chromium). …”
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The effect of physical exercise on circulating neurotrophic factors in healthy aged subjects: A meta-analysis and meta-regression by Samira Behrad, Seyed Ashkan Tabibzadeh Dezfuli, Reza Yazdani, Saeed Hayati, Sanaz Mirzayan Shanjani

“…Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) may help the brain resist both functional and structural neurodegeneration, which is critical for maintaining cognitive and neurological health in older adults. …”
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Algorithms of diagnosis and therapy of a primary depressive episode by V. L. Pidlubnyi, V. S. Makoid

“…An algorithm for the PDE diagnosis has been developed based upon four stages: the first one – the symptomatic state diagnosis; the second – clinical-ethological analysis of depressive phenomenon signs and a neurophysiological electroencephalographic (EEG) examination; the third – psycho-experimental examinations using appropriate tools; the fourth – structuring of the obtained diagnostic data, diagnosis verification and development of therapeutic intervention tactics. …”
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Silent struggles: a qualitative study exploring mental health challenges of undergraduate healthcare students by Shahd Al-Najdi, Abdulla Mansoor, Ola Al Hayk, Najah Al-Hashimi, Kamran Ali, Alaa Daud

“…Methods A qualitative approach using semi-structured face-to-face interviews was employed to collect data. …”
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Bat-human interactions and associated factors among communities in Bundibugyo District, Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by James Natweta Baguma, Shamilah Namusisi, Lesley Rose Ninsiima, Rogers Musiitwa, Bridget Nagawa Tamale, Mathius Amperiize, Douglas Bulafu, James Muleme, David Musoke, Clovice Kankya, Charles Drago Kato

“…A total of 344 participants were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were also conducted among purposively selected individuals who have vast knowledge on human-bat interaction. …”
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Risk factors for multiple skin abscesses among community-recruited people who inject drugs in Los Angeles, CA, and Denver, CO: a cross-sectional study by Siddhi S. Ganesh, Gilbert A. Orta Portillo, Daniel R. Trigo, Katrina Ninh, Karina Dominguez Gonzalez, Patricia Wilkins, Eric Kovalsky, Karen F. Corsi, Joshua Barocas, Ricky N. Bluthenthal

“…Design: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a prospective longitudinal cohort of PWID. …”
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The nuclear immune receptor RPS4 is required for RRS1SLH1-dependent constitutive defense activation in Arabidopsis thaliana. by Kee Hoon Sohn, Cécile Segonzac, Ghanasyam Rallapalli, Panagiotis F Sarris, Joo Yong Woo, Simon J Williams, Toby E Newman, Kyung Hee Paek, Bostjan Kobe, Jonathan D G Jones

“…Plant nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat (NB-LRR) disease resistance (R) proteins recognize specific "avirulent" pathogen effectors and activate immune responses. NB-LRR proteins structurally and functionally resemble mammalian Nod-like receptors (NLRs). …”
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Medicinal plants trade in Harare’s urban markets: diversity, conservation status, and economic significance by Justice Muvengwi, Monicah Mbiba

“…Methods This study surveyed medicinal plant vendors in three major urban markets in Harare, Mbare, Highfield, and the Central Business District (CBD) in 2019 over a period of three months. Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires to inventory medicinal plant species, document vendors' districts of origin, and assess harvesting practices. …”
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Role of non-profit organizations in developing and implementing the anti-corruption policy of the Russian Federation: analytical research by N. V. Mamitova, I. I. Nazarov, A. A. Dvoretskiy

“…Objective: to determine the importance of non-profit organizations as subjects of national anti-corruption policy in theRussian Federation.Methods: system-structural approach that promotes a comprehensive study of process or phenomenon as a whole; comparative historical method aimed at identifying the dynamics of processes or phenomena; reporting method that allows obtaining data from official reporting; monitoring method that facilitates the analysis of information on Internet sites; logical methods. …”
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Exploring the social dimensions of AI integration in healthcare: a qualitative study of stakeholder views on challenges and opportunities by Anne Herrmann-Werner, Samuel Wagner, Manfred Claassen, Julia-Astrid Moldt, Teresa Festl-Wietek, Wolfgang Fuhl, Susanne Zabel, Kay Nieselt

“…The objective was to provide a nuanced understanding of stakeholder views to address concerns and promote the acceptance and successful integration of AI technologies in medical practice.Design This exploratory qualitative study used semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using a combination of deductive and inductive coding, followed by content analysis to identify and develop categories.Setting This study was conducted in Tübingen, Germany, within the framework of the TüKITZMed project (Tübingen AI Training Center for Medicine), between August 2022 and March 2023.Participants A total of 38 stakeholders participated, including 6 lecturers, 9 clinicians, 10 healthcare students, 6 AI experts and 7 institutional stakeholders. …”
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Fostering quantity surveying student success through academic engagement: an interactive qualitative analysis by Gerrit Crafford, Liezel Frick

“…During phase two, the themes were verified through individual semi-structured interviews.  It was established that these  interviews substantiated the focus group findings.  …”
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Empowering Future Mothers: A School Intervention Approach to Promote Breastfeeding Awareness among Adolescent Girls in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India by Kritika Tiwari, Priya Arora

“…Stratified random sampling was used to ensure representative participation across different classes. A pretested, self-structured questionnaire assessed baseline knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding breastfeeding. …”
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Completion and Factors Associated with Maternity Continuum of Care among Mothers Who Gave Birth in the Last One Year in Enemay District, Northwest Ethiopia by Anguach Shitie, Nega Assefa, Merga Dhressa, Tenagework Dilnessa

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 25 to March 10, 2019, on 651 women who gave birth in the last one year. The data were collected by a face-to-face interview through pretested and structured questionnaires. …”
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Mapping the future: The current landscape and future directions of evidence-based practice in Saudi radiology departments. by Walaa Alsharif, Faisal Alrehily, Fahad H Alhazmi, Awadia Greeballah, Abdulaziz A Qurashi, Shrooq Aldahery, Adnan Alahmadi, Amirah Alsaedi, Sultan Alshoabi, Khalid M Alshamrani, Awatif M Omer, Raghad Aljuhani

“…Additionally, 20 semi-structured interviews were conducted with radiology personnel across the country. …”
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