ATICC: a mixed-methods study on addiction, trauma, and immigration among vulnerable young adults in the grand est youth network by Maha Najdini, Antoine Frigaux, Joris Mathieu, Gérard Shadili, Tamara Guenoun, Xanthie Vlachopoulou, Rose-Angélique Belot, Ariane Bazan, Florence Gressier, Marion Robin, Aziz Essadek

“…The ultimate objective of this research is to develop transferable models of understanding that can inform the design of prevention and support programs tailored to this demographic. Methods/Design We adopt a tripartite methodology approach: (1) a cross-sectional study using standardized questionnaires to identify factors associated with substance use, trauma, and barriers to healthcare access; (2) an in-depth qualitative study based on semi-structured individual interviews with substance users, exploring their subjective experiences and perceptions related to substance use and mental health care; and (3) a longitudinal interventional study involving various configurations of focus groups open to residents of transitional housing structures, aiming to assess the impact of these group sessions on participants’ psychological well-being and attitudes toward care. …”
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A Consumer Search Behavior Model in the Online Space for Experience-based and Search-based Products by Hashem Aghazadeh, Sajad Khani Pordanjani, Mozhde Khoshnevis

“…Data collection is conducted through unstructured, in-depth interviews with both academic and professional experts, with a total of 10 experts interviewed until theoretical saturation is reached. …”
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Multidomain Behavioral Change Digital Coaching for Chronic Disease Management in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Framework Development and Preliminary Evaluation by Konstantina Kostopoulou, Danae Lekka, Aristodemos Pnevmatikakis, Nelina Angelova, Panagiotis Stafylas, Stefanos Tamouridis, Alexandra Bargiota, Sofoklis Kyriazakos

“…Future directions include optimizing the multiagent selection process; further exploring the type 2 diabetes program; conducting an in-depth evaluation of its results, including glycated hemoglobin measurements; and expanding its applications to other chronic conditions.…”
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Patients’ Experiences of Digital Health Interventions for the Self-Management of Chronic Pain: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis by Ashleigh Main, Haruno McCartney, Maryam Ibrar, Fiona Muirhead, Alexandra Mavroeidi, Harleen Kaur Rai, Roma Maguire

“…The Critical Appraisal Skills Program checklist for qualitative research was used to appraise each study. …”
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Using the Smath Computer Package in School Mathematics Lessons by Valery F. Ochkov, Inna E. Vasileva, Yuliya V. Shatskikh

“…The possibility of using an elementary and at the same time diverse SMath toolkit is demonstrated, while problems intended for classes with in-depth study of mathematics are noted. Numerous examples of the graphical capabilities of the package implemented directly by students are given. …”
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Features of mental health in occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbid conditions by S. A. Babanov, M. Yu. Vostroknutova, A. V. Zhestkov, L. A. Strizhakov, I. N. Vasina, A. S. Babanov, M. S. Artem'eva, M. V. Vostrikova, E. A. Daryukhina

“…Plutchik and the structural theory of personality of H. Kellerman in the program of in-depth periodic medical examinations of persons working in the Context with industrial aerosols of chemical and fibrogenic nature, potentially dangerous for the formation of occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and in the program of providing medical care to patients with COPD in its isolated and combined course with hypertension in pulmonology centers and occupational pathology centers at the federal and regional levels, taking into account the identified psychological changes and the need for their timely psychological correction, including the use of pharmacological drugs.…”
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Treating Lower Phantom Limb Pain in the Postoperative Acute Care Setting Using Virtual Reality: Protocol for a 4-Phase Development and Feasibility Trial by Renée El-Gabalawy, Megan Crooks, Michael Sean Dyck Smith, Elizabeth Hammond, Patrick Gross, Marinya Roznik, David Perrin, Kristin Reynolds, Gabrielle Logan, Lily Pankratz, Hilary Johnson, Linda Girling, Daniel Wiebe

“…Phase 4 (underway) aims to evaluate the acceptability and pilot outcomes of the VR-GMI program in hospital and home settings as well as improve study procedures for a future randomized controlled trial (phase 4A). …”
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Understanding facilitators and barriers to adherence in home-based pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients using the Health Belief Model: a qual... by Qiuxuan Zeng, Wenli Chen, Siyi Xu, Xu Yang, Dandan Xue, Yuhang Peng, Xiaohong Lin, Yingwen Yu, Huixin Huang, Ping Huang, Min Dong, Jiaying Li

“…The factors influencing adherence, particularly from the patients’ perspective, are not well understood. This study aims to identify the factors that promote or hinder adherence to home-based rehabilitation in COPD patients, to inform more effective and personalized strategies.MethodsThis study guided by Health Belief Model (HBM), and data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with eligible COPD patients during May and July 2024. …”
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Explaining of the roll of the guiding principles in design problem understanding by vernacular architecture (Case study: Seraj-Mahaleh village) by Maryam Nouri, Shadi Azizi, Mohammad Reza Nasir Salami

“…The aim of qualitative research may vary with the disciplinary background, such as a psychologist seeking to gather an in-depth understanding of human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior. …”
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Low-intensity transcranial focused ultrasound of the amygdala modulates neural activation during emotion processing by Kathryn C. Jenkins, Kathryn C. Jenkins, Katherine Koning, Arman Mehzad, John LaRocco, Jagan Jimmy, Jagan Jimmy, Shiane Toleson, Shiane Toleson, Kevin Reeves, Stephanie M. Gorka, Stephanie M. Gorka, K. Luan Phan

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An analysis of the factors influencing the demand for care in the community for older adults with mild dementia in China: a cross-sectional study by Shuang Teng, Shuxin Xu, Mengmeng Liang, Jingjie Li, Dongdong Shen, Yan Cheng, Xianping Tang

“…Practical implications Taking into account the different care needs of older adults with mild dementia at different stages of impairment, a comprehensive care program for older adults with mild dementia has been improved in a number of aspects, including daily living, medical services, home environment, psychological well-being and social participation.…”
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Selection of the Most Suitable Tree and Shrub Species for the Afforestation of Iranian Northern Zagros Forests Using AHP and TOPSIS Techniques (Case Study: Perdanan Piranshahr) by Farzad Yavari, Ahmad Alijanpour, Abbas Banj Shafiei, Hossein Azadi, Hadi Beygi Heiderlou

“…Conclusion: The adaptability of the selected species for afforestation and forest enrichment projects to the region's current environmental conditions, as well as its low demands in comparison to other tree species, are the primary success factors for these programs. …”
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Cultural and behavioral drivers of zoonotic disease transmission and persistence among diverse pastoralist communities in East Africa by Dismas C.O. Oketch, Ruth Njoroge, Tonny O. Ngage, Asha Abdikadir Omar, Abdulai Magarre, Raphael Pasha, John Gachohi, Samuel Waiguru Muriuki, Samoel Ashimosi Khamadi, Ali Duba Boru, Boku Bodha, Lydia Kilowua, Nazaria Wanja Nyaga, Humphrey Kariuki Njaanake, Eunice Kamaara, Walter Jaoko, M. Kariuki Njenga, Eric Osoro, Dalmas Omia

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Tata Kelola Kolaboratif dalam Penanganan Permasalahan Anak Pekerja Migran by Toetik Koesbardiati, Sri Endah Kinasih, Delta Bayu Murti, Rachmah Ida, Irfan Wahyudi

“…Therefore, this study identifies problems faced by children who are abandoned by migrant worker parents, as well as programs that have been developed in Purwodadi village, Donomulyo sub-district, Malang district, one of which is the development of short film production for APM as a vehicle for creativity. and means of communication with parents abroad. …”
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從工具示能性與關係行動主體之觀點 探討偏鄉教育系統賦能策略之研究 Investigating the Construction of Empowerment Action Models in Remote Educational Systems Through the Lenses of Tool Affordance and Relational Age... by 陳佩英 Peiying Chen, 洪琴雯 Chin-Wen Hung

“…The research found that system empowerment began with talent cultivation, followed by establishing a relational agency of mutual trust and shared action, as well as goal consensus. It was crucial in learning to use a common language to develop culturally responsive team learning and curriculum development tools, and continuously shape ongoing professional growth through in-depth dialogue. …”
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“The problem is not detection, it is treatment”: exploring why women needing pre-cervical cancer care are lost to follow-up at the hospital in Iquitos, Peru by Alex C. Blum, Rachael Tessema, Lauren Nussbaum, Cristina Hidalgo, E. Jennifer Ríos López, Graciela Meza Sánchez, Rachel M. Morse, Joanna Brown, Reyles Ríos Reategui, Lucía Wong, Luis Díaz Córdova, Karina Gonzales Díaz, Renso López Liñán, Javier Vásquez Vásquez, J. Kathleen Tracy, Valerie A. Paz-Soldan

“…Abstract Background The objective of this study was to explore the barriers to follow-up – as well as potential ways to reduce these – of women with cervical lesions suspicious for cancer who were ineligible for primary-level treatment and needed, but did not receive, hospital-level follow-up in Iquitos, Peru. …”
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Optimal 2D Placement of Virtual Objects in Physical Space for Augmented Reality Applications by M. V. Alpatova, Yu. V. Rudyak

“…The proposed 2D algorithm for optimal placement of virtual objects was implemented in the form of a program code in C# using the well-known Unity game engine. …”
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Development of a protocol for using geo-trackers to identify zoonotic enteric pathogen transmission pathways in a pilot study in Kenya by Phylis J. Busienei, Sheillah Simiyu, Daniel K. Sewell, Abisola Osinuga, Kelly K. Baker

“…The effectiveness of the geo-tracking exercise was evaluated through in-depth interviews with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and infant caregivers. …”
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User Experiences Among Patients and Health Care Professionals Who Participated in a Randomized Controlled Trial of E-nergEYEze, a Vision-Specific eHealth Intervention to Reduce Fat... by Manon HJ Veldman, Hilde PA van der Aa, Hans Knoop, Christina Bode, Ger HMB van Rens, Ruth MA van Nispen

“…Feeling fatigued has a strong impact on an individual’s well-being, with profound consequences. Cognitive and emotional functioning, social roles, and participation are negatively affected in severely fatigued individuals with VI. …”
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Interpreting Corporate Zakat as Trade Zakat: The Construction of Islamic Legal Knowledge and Zakat Collection Practices at Baitulmaal Munzalan Indonesia by Khamim Khamim, Rizky Adithya, Raziki Waldan, Ubbadul Adzkiya’, Uray M. Nur

“…Employing a qualitative approach, this research is based on in-depth interviews with five key informants, as well as observations of the Zakat BMI application, official website, and social media platforms. …”
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