A high-performance extracellular field potential analyzer for iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes by Nidhi Patel, Alex Shen, Yuko Wada, Marcia Blair, Devyn Mitchell, Loren Vanags, Suah Woo, Matthew Ku, Kundivy Dauda, William Morris, Minjoo Yang, Björn C. Knollmann, Joe-Elie Salem, Andrew M. Glazer, Brett M. Kroncke

“…We present the EFP-Analyzer (EFPA), a semi-automized analyzer for EFP traces, which identifies and averages beats, identifies landmarks, and calculates intervals. …”
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Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
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Overcome the Fear of Exercise in Patients With Bone Metastases: A Qualitative Study on Patients' Perception by Anita Borsati, Daniela Tregnago, Matteo Caleffi, Christian Ciurnelli, Linda Toniolo, Ilaria Trestini, Lorenzo Belluomini, Marco Sposito, Jessica Insolda, Federico Schena, Michele Milella, Sara Pilotto, Alice Avancini

“…ABSTRACT Purpose This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with cancer and bone metastases who participated in a personalized exercise program. Methods Individual interviews were conducted through purposeful sampling of patients who attended the 3‐month supervised exercise program. …”
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The role of a death and grief festival in cultivating awareness of serious illness, death, and bereavement at university: A qualitative study of students’ and staff’s motivations a... by Hanne Bakelants, Sarah Dury, Kenneth Chambaere, Luc Deliens, Steven Vanderstichelen, Filip Van Droogenbroeck, Joachim Cohen

“…Methods: A total of 94 individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with students and staff. …”
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Arbitration in Islamic banking: Exploring legal and practical implications for dispute resolution by Ahmed Moustafa Aldabousi, Abdelrehim Awad, Hossam Eldin Mahmoud Hassan, Samar Salah Abdullah, Adel Ghonim

“…AcknowledgmentThe authors are thankful to the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the University of Bisha for supporting this work through the Fast-Track Research Support Program.…”
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The Effect of Eight Weeks of NASM and Kinetic Chain Training on Lordosis, Pelvic Tilt, and Hip Joint ROM in Individuals with Lower Crossed Syndrome by Leila Ghadirian marnani, Hooman Fatahi, Mehrnoosh Esmaeilian, Saeid Rostami

“…Background: Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS) is characterized by muscle imbalances and reduced flexibility, often leading to altered posture and movement dysfunctions. This semi-experimental pre-test/post-test study compared the effects of National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exercises and kinetic chain training on lumbar lordosis, pelvic tilt, and hip joint range of motion (ROM) in individuals with LCS. …”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Physical Performance of Soccer Players With and Without Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction While Undergoing Knee Injury Preventio... by Amir Shamlou kazemi, hassan daneshmandi, Parisa Sedaghti, Yasin Hoseini

“…Methods: This research employed a semi-experimental design, including 42 soccer players aged 18–30, each with at least three years of regular soccer experience. …”
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Electrocardiographic changes induced by temperature variations in newly hatched Aperema (Rhinoclemmys punctularia, Daudin, 1801) by Deise de Lima Cardoso, Deise de Lima Cardoso, Brenda Stefany dos Santos Braga, Brenda Stefany dos Santos Braga, Daniella Bastos de Araújo, Clarissa Araújo da Paz, Luciana Eiró-Quirino, Thaysa de Sousa Reis, Luana Vasconcelos de Souza, Rayllan da Cunha Ferreira, Gabriela Brito Barbosa, Raíssa Vieira de Souza, Yris da Silva Deiga, Maria Klara Otake Hamoy, Diva Anelie de Araújo Guimarães, Diva Anelie de Araújo Guimarães, Moisés Hamoy

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Combining theory and usability testing to inform optimization and implementation of an online primary care depression management tool by Nicola McCleary, Justin Presseau, Isabelle Perkins, Brittany Mutsaers, Claire E. Kendall, Janet Yamada, Katharine Gillis, Douglas Green

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Performance and intestinal health of piglets in the nursery phase subjected to diets with condensed black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) tannin by Kelly Lais de Souza, Cleandro Pazinato Dias, Marco Aurélio Callegari, André Friderichs, Alcides Oliver Sencio Paes, Rafael Humberto de Carvalho, Caio Abércio da Silva

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Efficacy of the BOPPPS teaching model in enhancing end-of-life care education and attitudinal outcomes among Chinese nursing students by Qiu Zhu Xu, Qiu Zhu Xu, Junxi Chen, Qiusui Xu, Jiali Zhang, Yingzi Yang

“…The academic performance of the students was determined using written and skill-based assessments. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 experimental group participants to obtain qualitative feedback on the BOPPPS instruction. …”
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Comparative analysis of motor functional asymmetry indicators in athletes of cyclic sports, martial arts, and esports by Svitlana Piatysotska, Leonid Podrіgalo, Vyacheslav Romanenko, Yana Zhernovnikova, Nataliia Dolgopolova, Andrii Yefremenko

“…The study involved athletes of martial arts (n=10, age 18.9±0.12, experienced athletes), elite players of semi-professional CS:GO teams (n=10, age 19.2±0.50), and short track athletes (n=10, age 19±0.09, experienced athletes). …”
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Contextualizing post day-one childhood immunization in-take drop-off rate in Nigeria: An assessment of working mothers in Ibadan [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved wit... by Olugbenga S. Falase, Folakemi A. Amodu, Olukemi K. Amodu, Taiwo H. Olajide, Mofeyisara O. Omobowale

“…Methods The study utilized a mixed methods approach, including in-depth interviews and semi-structured questionnaire to capture immunization experiences and assess the context of post-day one. …”
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Post-recovery experience among COVID-19 patients: A population-based online survey in India by Nitin Joseph, Prithvi Rajgopal, Paras Chaudhary, Ananya, Shreya Jain, Harish Yadav, Prajwal Kulkarni

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire designed as a Google Doc. …”
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Farmers’ knowledge and perception of finger millet blast disease and its control practices in western Kenya by Wilton Mbinda, Agnes Kavoo, Fredah Maina, Margaret Odeph, Cecilia Mweu, Naomi Nzilani, Mathew Ngugi

“…Data were analysed using SPSS statistical program. Descriptive analysis was done by calculating means, percentages, frequencies, and standard errors. …”
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Machine learning for predicting the outcomes and risks of cardiovascular diseases in patients with hypertension: results of ESSE-RF in the Primorsky Krai by V. A. Nevzorova, N. G. Plekhova, L. G. Priseko, I. N. Chernenko, D. Yu. Bogdanov, M. V. Mokshina, N. V. Kulakova

“…A software application was created for data mining from respondent profiles in a semi-automatic mode; libraries with data preprocessing were analyzed. …”
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Nutritional knowledge and practices of low-income women during pregnancy: a qualitative study in two Oaxacan cities by Marian Marian, Ramona L. Pérez, Amanda C. McClain, Samantha Hurst, Elizabeth Reed, Kathryn M. Barker, Rebecka Lundgren

“…Twenty-five women participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews conducted between June and December of 2023. …”
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Protective attributes and behaviors related to food provisioning for food security among U.S. low-income, Mexican-born mothers of young children: a qualitative study by Amanda C. McClain, Marian Marian, Katherine L. Dickin, Jamie S. Dollahite

“…To gain more in-depth understanding and capacity-oriented data to inform programming, we sought to elucidate potential food provisioning-related factors protecting low-income U.S. …”
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Dairy Goat Production: Socioeconomic, Environmental, and Cultural Importance Across Time (1970–2022) and Possible Scenarios (2050) by Cayetano Navarrete-Molina, Cesar A. Meza-Herrera, Angeles De Santiago-Miramontes, Luis M. Valenzuela-Núñez, Ruben I. Marin-Tinoco, Miguel A. Soto-Cardenas, Maria A. Sariñana-Navarrete

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Generative artificial intelligence in physiotherapy education: great potential amidst challenges- a qualitative interview study by Yvonne Lindbäck, Karin Schröder, Torkel Engström, Karin Valeskog, Sofi Sonesson

“…Focus groups were conducted, using a semi-structured interview guide, at the Physiotherapy program at Linköping University, Sweden, from March to April 2024. …”
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