Utilization and dose optimization of beta-blockers in chronic heart failure therapy: a mixed-methods study by Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr, Tilaye Arega Moges, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Aragaw Dagnew Lakew, Samuel Berihun Dagnew, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew

“…Qualitative insights were gathered through semi-structured interviews with nine physicians and analyzed thematically to explore barriers and facilitators in BB management. …”
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Enhancing climate resilience through resource conservation practices in watershed of Western India by Gaurav Singh, Dinesh Dhakshanamoorthy, Dinesh Jinger, Dinesh Jinger, Raj Kumar, V. D. Kakade, Saswat Kumar Kar, Nandha Kumar Natrajan, Ashok Kumar Singh, M. J. Kaledhonkar, Vijay Singh Meena, M. Madhu

“…This study evaluates the effectiveness of the applied climate-resilient practices in a semi-arid watershed in Western India using different indices. …”
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Rebellion against the University: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experience of Dissertation Ghostwriting in Iran by Reza Hemmati, Maryam Baharluoei

“…Data were collected through in-person and online semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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“I Don’t Have Time to Exercise”: Determinants of Physical Activity and Diet Consumption Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Southern Tanzania &nd... by Maganga JJ, Katende A, Luoga E, Nshatsi N, Siru J, Sigalla G, Mollay C, Weisser M, Mtenga S

“…Physical activity and nutrition education need to be integrated into HIV care programs and guidelines to emphasize these health behaviors in this population.Keywords: ALHIV, lifestyle behaviors, non-communicable diseases, qualitative study…”
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Net ownership, utilization and malaria burden in the context of Piperonyl butoxide-LLINs intervention in western Kenya. by Job Oyweri, Patrick O Onyango, Maxwell G Machani, Josephat Bungei, Sammy Cheruiyot, Yaw A Afrane, Ming-Chieh Lee, Daibin Zhong, Guofa Zhou, John Githure, Harrysone Atieli, Guiyun Yan

“…Data on net ownership and usage was collected using a standardized semi-structured questionnaire. Finger prick blood smears were collected on slides for microscopic examination, while dry blood spots (DBS) on filter paper were collected for real-time PCR (RT-PCR) diagnosis of Plasmodium infection in both intervention groups. …”
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The burden of generational harm due to alcohol use in Tanzania: A mixed method study of pregnant women. by Kirstin West, Alena Pauley, Mia Buono, Miriana Mikindo, Yvonne Sawe, Joseph Kilasara, Francis Sakita, Sharla Rent, Bariki Mchome, Blandina T Mmbaga, Catherine A Staton

“…Nineteen survey participants-both men and women-were purposively selected for qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs) exploring knowledge, attitudes, and cultural beliefs surrounding alcohol use during pregnancy. …”
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Patient safety and the second victim phenomenon in nursing and medical curricula: A qualitative study by Einav Srulovici, Mary-Elizabeth Tumelty, Ivana Meszaros Skoumalova, Patricia Vella Bonanno, Erika Kubilienė, José Joaquín Mira, Valentina Marinkovic, Anat Rafaeli, Reinhard Strametz, Susanna Tella, Anu Venesoja, Žymantė Jankauskienė, Sandra C. Buttigieg

“…Participants: Nineteen healthcare education leaders (department heads or senior faculty) from nursing and medical programs were selected purposefully based on their leadership roles and curricular oversight responsibilities. …”
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Awareness, attendance, and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive Chinese women in Yunnan province: a cross-sectional study by Jiawei Hu, Rufei Duan, Hongyun Zhang, Xuelian Zhao, Aihui Wu, Le Li, Fanghui Zhao, Yong Zhang

“…An interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire was utilized to collect information on socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics, clinical characteristics related to HIV infection, awareness, attendance, and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening. …”
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Prevalence of Edentulism, Associated Factors, Perceived Treatment Needs and Barriers for Dental Care among the Elderly in a Rural Area of Puducherry, India: A Communitybased Mixed-... by Ranjana Ravindranath, Jayalakshmy Ramakrishnan, Vijayageetha Mathavaswami, Vanessa Ravel, Balasubramanian Madhan

“…The study was carried out over six months from May 2017 to October 2017 and included 328 elderly individuals aged 60 years and above. A pretested semi-structured proforma was used to collect data. …”
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<p><strong>Effects of commercial oils on the camel tick <em>Hyalomma dromedarii</em> (Acari: Ixodidae) and their enzyme activities</strong></p> by Hoda Abdel-Ghany, Shaima A. Allam, Hanem Khater, Abdelfattah Selim, Sobhy Abdel-Shafy

“…Rosemary, garlic, neem, and Cyperus oils were evaluated against semi-engorged females in a bioassay experiment. Semi-engorged females were exposed to LC50 that was calculated after two days to estimate enzyme activities of Glutathione S-transferase (GST), Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and Catalase (CAT). …”
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IMPROVEMENT OF BUS OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS WHILE USING INTEGRATED CONTROL OF SUSPENSION AND TRANSMISSION by V. V. Mikhailau, A. G. Snitkov, S. V. Liahov

“…Semi-natural tests for active pneumatic suspension of a 18-tonne tourist bus with the system of automatic body stabilization of the mobile machine and feed-back coupling according to kinematics parameter. …”
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Metaverse Effect: Exploring Students’ Vocabulary Achievement, Retention, and Perceptions in Virtual Environments by Elif Ay Kaya, Ceylan Yangın Ersanlı

“…The quantitative data was collected by vocabulary pre-test, post-test, and delayed post-test, while the qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews to provide more clarification of the quantitative results. …”
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Assessing the Role of Mining in Ghorveh County on the Sustainability of Surrounding Villages by Akram Nasiri, Jafar Tavakkoli

“…Sustainability level aspect research shows that Ghezeljekand is a sustainable village and two villages of Maloojeh and Toghan are semi-sustainable and three villages Dashkasan, Baharloo, and Jedaghaye are non-sustainable. …”
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Determining the Teachers' Attitude towards "Mistake" and "Making Mistakes" in the Learning Process and Improving the Culture facing it (case study: elementary school students) by Mazhar Babaee, Hedyeh Azagh

“…The research tool was a semi-structured interview conducted by the researcher and the data format was audio. …”
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Telephone-based telepsychiatry consultations: a qualitative exploration of psychiatrists’ experiences in Oman by Hamed Al-Sinawi, Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi, Kamila Al-Alawi, Fatema Al-Sabahi, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Naser Al-Balushi, Muna Al-Shekaili, Mohammed Al-Alawi

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A Retrospective Study of Urinary Schistosomiasis in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by Dominic Targema Abaver

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Drought Analysis of Batman Province with Various Drought Indices and Contour Maps by Murat Batan

“…According to the DMGI; 10 years are between semi-arid- humid, 21 years semi-arid. According to the BGI has been determined that all years are very dry. …”
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机构设计与优化在小家电中的应用研究 by 朱秀娟

“…Taking the mechanism design of several typical small household appliances as an example,such as the semi-automatic coffee machine,the cookie machine,the mode of innovative thinking of the mechanism design in the small household appliances is refined,including series combination mechanism,parallel combination mechanism,parallel design of the mechanism.And the explanation of the improvements of the relevant part structure is carried out.Geometric programming design and practice analysis of the most widely using gear transmission are presented,by duality principle,the complicated nonlinear programming is transformed into the simple linear programming,iterative computations are avoided,and the optimal parameters are gotten.…”
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Case report: Receptive labeling training in autism: conventional vs. technology-based approaches? a single case study by Roberta Minutoli, Roberta Minutoli, Ileana Scarcella, Ileana Scarcella, Germana Doria, Germana Doria, Noemi Vetrano, Noemi Vetrano, Paola Chilà, Paola Chilà, Maria Josè Sireci, Stefania Gismondo, Chiara Failla, Chiara Failla, Giovanni Pioggia, Flavia Marino

“…Six stimuli were selected and divided into two sets: traditional and technology-based. Sessions were semi-randomly alternated, and the teaching procedures remained constant across conditions. …”
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Mothers Practices and Factors Affecting Sunlight Exposure of Their Infants in Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha District, East Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2022: A Community Based C... by Abdulhakim Hora Hedato MPH, Abdissa Alemu Dibaba MPH, Ephrem Lejore Sibamo MPH, Wondwosen T/Silasie Kidane MSc, Beriso Furo Wengoro PhD, Fikiru Yigezu Jaleta MSc, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro MSc

“…Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using both semi-structured and structured questionnaires. The data were then entered into EPI Data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. …”
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