Traditional uses and importance of Strychnos L. (Loganiaceae): A cross-cultural and spatial variation study in Benin by Donald Djidohokpin, Gbèwonmèdéa Hospice Dassou, Gnimansou Abraham Favi, Octave Mathieu Zountangni, Jéronime Marie-Ange Sènami Ouachinou, Judicael Makponsè, Ghyslain Kpetikou, Gbèkponhami Monique Tossou, Hounnankpon Yédomonhan, Aristide Cossi Adomou

“…Correspondence analysis was performed in the R program to establish relationships between communities, species, and uses. …”
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Physical Activity and Quality of Life After Distal Femur Tumor Resection and Limb Salvage by Dimitra C. Galanis, Ioannis Zafeiris, Fotini M. Soukakou, Dimitra P. Papagelopoulos, Panayiotis Gavriil, Ioannis G. Trikoupis, Olga D. Savvidou, Konstantinos Vlasis, Vasileios A. Kontogeorgakos, Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos

“…This study included the International Physical Activity (PA) Questionnaire (IPAQ), the University of California and Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity Score, and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using the statistical software packages SPSS 25 and Excel. …”
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Community knowledge, attitude, and practice, incidence of suspected cases, and epidemiological distribution of rabies in humans and animals in Southwest Shewa zone, Oromia, Ethiopi... by Tegegn Dilbato Dinbiso, Abebe Tibebu Mekonnen, Tolesa Negasa Olana, Gudina Mekonnen Ayana, Kebede Abdisa Kelbesa, Hana Dejene Deso, Segni Bedasa Gudina, Moges Kidane Biru, Moges Kidane Biru, Mulatu Ayana Hordofa, Mekonnen Sorsa Berecha

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study utilized retrospective data from individuals admitted for rabies between 2017 and 2021 to analyze and map the epidemiological distribution of the disease using ArcGIS. …”
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Assessing factors influencing participation in LDCT lung cancer screening among high-risk urban populations in Nanjing, China by Meijing Liu, Suqin Huang, Ziru Yu, Liling Dai, Jin Xiang, Yuan Qu, Xiuming Zhang, Wei Qiao, Yan Chen, Hairong Zhou, Longbiao Zhu, Chao Qin, Jing Han

“…LDCT detected lung cancer in 0.47% (34/7,280), with semi-positive nodules observed in 43.16% (3,142/7,280) of screened individuals. …”
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Transcriptomic insights into the synergistic effects of darkness and mechanical stimulation on peanut pod development by Lu Huang, Muhammad J. Umer, Hao Liu, Haifen Li, Runfeng Wang, Qianxia Yu, Shaoxiong Li, Rajeev K. Varshney, Manish K. Pandey, Yanbin Hong, Qing Lu, Xiaoping Chen

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Mitochondrial genome of Lonicera macranthoides: features, RNA editing, and insights into male sterility by Zhong Chen, Wei Zhuo, Yuqi Wang, Junpeng Qi, Li Liu, Sheng’E. Lu, Han Wang, Tao Sun, Liqiang Wang, Fengming Ren, Fengming Ren

“…IntroductionMitochondria are essential organelles that provide energy for plants. They are semi-autonomous, maternally inherited, and closely linked to cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) in plants. …”
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Diagnóstico situacional del proceso enseñanza aprendizaje en posgrados de una unidad académica de Medicina. Una aproximación desde la percepción de docentes y profesionales estudia... by Sonia Arza Fernández, Jorge Ortiz, Miguel Franco, Jorge Flores

“…The data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The training programs were analyzed. …”
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Editorial by Wen-Hung Liao

“…The study employs observational methods and semi-structured in-depth interviews to analyze user behavior. …”
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Identidad profesional diada docente-discente: Implicancias en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de matronería by Janet Altamirano-Droguett, Francisca Araya-Acuña, Katherine Jorquera-Carrasco, Amanda Peña-Peña

“…Method: The research was qualitative interpretative by means of semi-structured interviews with 17 teachers and 16 students of the university degree of Obstetrics and Childcare of the Universidad de Antofagasta, Chile. …”
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Implementation and maintenance of breast cancer screening among Chinese rural women: a mixed-methods evaluation based on RE-AIM framework by Huijiao Yan, Qiankun Wang, Le Dang, Xianzhi Duan, Zhirong Bai, Yinhui Feng, Linlin Zhang, Suyala Qimuge, Haiying Gao, Xinchun Wang, Min Sun, Shuxia Ma, Cailing Yan, Fanghui Zhao, Youlin Qiao

“…Increased awareness from prior screenings improved participation and compliance in subsequent programs. A key challenge in program maintenance was the reduction in quality control, supervision, and training efforts. …”
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Design of Loading Test Rig used for Adjustable Gearbox based on LabVIEW by Wu Qianping, Li wei

“…According to the problem of the gearbox loading test rig can’t be automatically adjust,a method of three-dimensional adjustable structure improvement based on the cordwood is proposed,and the semi-automatic docking of different types of gearbox test is realized.At the same time,based on the NI 9232 dynamic signal acquisition module and using LabVIEW programming,the detection,data processing and related data storage of vibration signal in the gearbox running process are realized.Combining with the Modbus communication protocol based on LabVIEW,the programming of the control system of the loading test rig is carried out.…”
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Structural Damping with Friction Beams by L. Gaul, J. Roseira, J. Becker

“…For the ‘passive’ and ‘semi-active’ approaches, the normal force has to be measured. …”
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Conservação dos recursos hídricos em brejos de altitude: o caso de Brejo dos Cavalos, Caruaru, PE Conservation of water resources in humid areas in Northeastern Brazil: a case stud... by Ricardo A. P. Braga, Jaime J.S.P. Cabral, Suzana M.G.L. Montenegro, Geraldo S. Perrier Júnior

“…<br>Humid areas at high altitude are found in semi-arid region of Pernambuco and Paraíba in Northeastern Brazil. …”
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Soil Carbon Sequestration in <i>Nothofagus obliqua</i> Forests with Different Canopy Cover Levels Under Silvopastoral Management by Camila Ramos, Erick Zagal, Salme Timmusk, Francis Dube, Leandro Paulino, Juan Ortiz, Jean Intriago-Ávila, Juan Pablo Fuentes

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Bacillus Spizizenii FMH45-based biofertilizer enhances growth and halotolerance of cherry tomato plants under hydroponic cultivation systems by Fatma Masmoudi, Imen Saadaoui, Saoussen Ben Khedher, Saoussen Ben Khedher, Slim Tounsi

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International Migration and Its Consequences Affecting Population Management in Isfahan Province: A Grounded Theory Study by Mohammad Hosain Ghanbari Jahromi, Javad Esteki, Hamid Nazari

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and field observations. …”
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Developing a Model for Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Change the Organization’s Public Relations Unit’s Processes, With an Emphasis on Organizational Knowledge Managem... by Seyed Vahab Omat Mohammadi, Ladan Hajianvari, Kimiya Mohaqeq

“…Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews with experts, sociologists, and selected students from the relevant fields, resulting in a total of 17 participants being interviewed, which marked the point of theoretical saturation. …”
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In a hung man’s house it is not allowed to talk about rope: feelings expressed by sexually abused adolescents by Helenira Macêdo Barros, Eliany Nazaré Oliveira, Maria Salete Bessa Jorge, Marcela Almeida Freire

“…The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured interview. We noticed feelings of sadness, grief, revolt, revenge and hatred as we inquired the victims of sexual abuse.  …”
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Use of medicinal plants by people with hypertension by Marília Gabrielle Santos Nunes, Amanda de Oliveira Bernardino, René Duarte Martins

“…Objective: to describe the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of high blood pressure for people with hypertension enrolled in the Family Health Program in a city in Pernambuco State. Methods: a descriptive study, whose data were obtained through semi-structured interview script applied to 172 patients. …”
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Which factors influence the transition towards a healthy and sustainable food environment in Dutch hospitals? A qualitative view from stakeholders by Joline J. Wierda, Femke van Nassau, Sanne K. Djojosoeparto, Maartje P. Poelman

“…Results In three hospitals, 29 semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 stakeholders from a wide spectrum of stakeholder groups (i.e., facility professionals, healthcare professionals, project coordinators, and board of directors). …”
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