How adolescent motherhood is perceived and influenced by sociocultural factors: A sociological qualitative study of Sindh province, Pakistan. by Nadia Agha, Rahim Dad Rind

“…The data was translated and transcribed verbatim. Braun & Clark's six-step data analysis Model was used to create codes, develop themes and generate a report.…”
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MobDenseNet: A hybrid deep learning model for brain tumor classification using MRI by Meher Afroj, M. Rubaiyat Hossain Mondal, Md Riad Hassan, Sworna Akter

“…The proposed MobDenseNet is developed using the concepts of existing deep learning models: MobileNetV1 and DenseNet; the model incorporates hyperparameter fine-tuning and feature fusion ensemble during the feature extraction phase, consolidating layers like batch normalization, dense layers in the classification step to classify brain tumors. …”
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Complex of protection structures on the Shakh River in the Krasnodar Territory by Alexander M. Anokhin, Alexander Yu. Garbuz

“…Based on the conducted research on the river bank and structures protection from the impact of the water flow, the following measures were proposed: a stepped gabion wall and a wing dam with a slot at the left branch of the river were designed to prevent erosion of the right bank. …”
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Epidemiological assessment of eight rounds of mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis in India: implications for monitoring and evaluation. by Subramanian Swaminathan, Vanamail Perumal, Srividya Adinarayanan, Krishnamoorthy Kaliannagounder, Ravi Rengachari, Jambulingam Purushothaman

“…Despite its rigour, this multi-step process is likely to miss sites with transmission potential ('hotspots') and its statistical assumptions for sampling and threshold levels for decision-making have not been validated. …”
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Etiology of Tendency Toward Using Cannabis: A Qualitative Study of the Lived Experiences of Teenager’s Consumers by Soodabeh Rostami, Atousa Kalantar Hormozi, Mohammad Asgari, Ezzatollah Kordmirza Nikoozadeh

“…Considering the obtained components can serve as a helpful first step in developing efficient intervention measures according to the identified needs.…”
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Multi-layer robotic controller for enhancing the safety of mobile robot navigation in human-centered indoor environments by Karameldeen Omer, Karameldeen Omer, Andrea Monteriù

“…This research represents a significant step forward in enhancing the navigational capabilities of robots within human-centric indoor environments, with a core focus on safety, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness.…”
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A competency-based framework for preventing blood-borne pathogen occupational exposures in medical students: literature review and Delphi study by Pingping Wang, Minhong Cai, Yu Lv, Qian Xiang

“…The framework, informed by evidence-based strategies in conjunction with expert consensus, is a significant step forward in ensuring the occupational safety of medical students.…”
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Robust Adversarial Example Detection Algorithm Based on High-Level Feature Differences by Hua Mu, Chenggang Li, Anjie Peng, Yangyang Wang, Zhenyu Liang

“…A range of detection algorithms has been developed to differentiate between benign samples and adversarial examples. …”
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The evidence base for interventions delivered to children in primary care: an overview of cochrane systematic reviews. by Peter J Gill, Kay Yee Wang, David Mant, Lisa Hartling, Carl Heneghan, Rafael Perera, Terry Klassen, Anthony Harnden

“…<h4>Background</h4>As a first step in developing a framework to evaluate and improve the quality of care of children in primary care there is a need to identify the evidence base underpinning interventions relevant to child health. …”
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Prediction for Coastal Wind Speed Based on Improved Variational Mode Decomposition and Recurrent Neural Network by Muyuan Du, Zhimeng Zhang, Chunning Ji

“…Using wind speed data from the Shidao, Xiaomaidao, and Lianyungang stations as case studies, a fitness function based on the Pearson correlation coefficient was developed to optimize the VMD mode count and penalty factor. …”
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Evaluation of the Total Quality of Tunnel Contour Using Projection Pursuit Dynamic Cluster Method by Baoping Zou, Zhipeng Xu, Jianxiu Wang, Zhanyou Luo, Lisheng Hu

“…The aim of this paper is to develop a multiple indices system which can represent the total quality of the contour from different aspects, and then, the projection pursuit dynamic cluster (PPDC) method is utilized to quantitatively evaluate the total quality of tunnel contour. …”
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Understanding peer support among healthcare assistants delivering hospice care at home: a protocol for a realist review by Sonja McIlfatrick, Felicity Hasson, Tracey McConnell, Katarzyna Anna Patynowska

“…Data will be extracted and coded using a realist logic model of analysis. The review will develop an explanatory programme theory for peer-to-peer interventions which would identify what, how, for whom, why and in what circumstances peer-to-peer interventions may support delivery of hospice care at home. …”
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Establishing core competencies for neonatology fellowship training in Syria: a modified Delphi study approach by Imad Zoukar, Sham Zoukar, Mervat Muad, Mayssoon Dashash

“…They represent a crucial step in standardizing neonatology fellowship training and advancing neonatal care in Syria.…”
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Formulating research questions in social science research by Gerrit van der Waldt

“…Formulating clear and focussed research questions is a fundamental step in social science research because the questions shape the design, methodology and analysis of the entire study. …”
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National stakeholders’ consensus to optimise research awareness through mandatory induction training using the Nominal Group Technique: the INTRO project by Maria Joao Cardoso Teixeira, Diane L. McCarter, Lucy Ainsworth, Verna Lavender

“…Abstract Background Research provides the agency for step-change and improvement in health care. Research is, however, often viewed as disconnected from, or irrelevant to, everyday healthcare delivery. …”
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Spatial patterns of benthic diatom community structure in the largest northwestern river of Cambodia (Sangker River) by Chrea Socheat, Chea Ratha, Tudesque Loïc

“…These findings pave an essential step towards the establishment of sustainable biomonitoring programs in developing countries such as Cambodia to protect aquatic ecosystems from global change.…”
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Application of PTFE composite catalytic filter material in synergistic purification of multiple pollutants in waste incineration flue gas by Chen Songxuan, Wang Hao, Yao Liang, Sun Zhi, Cao Hongbin

“…Abstract The effective management of pollutants in waste incineration flue gas remains a critical challenge in environmental protection. This study develops a novel vanadium (V), molybdenum (Mo)/cerium (Ce), titanium (Ti)–polytetrafluoroethylene (VMo/CeTi-PTFE) composite catalytic filtration material to address the simultaneous removal of multiple pollutants in waste incineration flue gas purification. …”
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Using an ensemble approach to predict habitat of Dusky Grouse ( Dendragapus obscurus ) in Montana, USA by Elizabeth A Leipold, Claire N Gower, Lance McNew

“…., timber harvest, climate change) on populations. As a first step toward developing methods for unbiased population monitoring, we must identify appropriate sampling sites, which requires knowledge of Dusky Grouse habitat. …”
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Designing clinical guidelines that improve access and satisfaction in the emergency department by Neha Pondicherry, Hope Schwartz, Nicholas Stark, Jaskirat Dhanoa, David Emanuels, Malini Singh, Christopher R. Peabody

“…We used a 5‐step process to enhance guideline usability in our ED. …”
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Evaluating the efficacy of an educational ergonomics training module on improving positioning during the performance of venipuncture in phlebotomists by Maria Gjini, Tara L. Diesbourg

“…Focusing on break schedules would be a valuable next step in protecting these workers. Application: These recommendations can be used in workplaces where workers develop awkward postures due to static work.…”
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