Experimental Study of Compression Behavior on Monolayer FFF Samples by Moises Batista, Pedro F. Mayuet Ares, Juan Manuel Vazquez-Martinez, Christiane Droste-Wendt

“…Recent studies have investigated the compression properties of PLA in reinforced materials; however, the focus has primarily been on solid, semi-solid, or porous specimens. These investigations largely overlook thin-walled structures, which are integral to weight-saving designs and commonly feature in topology-optimized structures. …”
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Determinants of minimum meal frequency among children in Kumbungu District of Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Ambrose Atosona, Hidaya Abdul Wahab, Fuseini Alhassan, Mildred Donkoh, Michael Akenteng Wiafe, Clement Kubreziga Kubuga

“…Methods An analytical cross-sectional study design was used and involved 395 mother-child pairs selected through systematic random sampling. A semi- structured questionnaire was used to obtain respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, maternal nutritional knowledge and feeding practices and anthropometric information of children. …”
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Bridging intentions and outcomes: a program theory approach to residency accreditation standards by Dana Tenne-Fishbain, Yehuda L. Danon, Rachel Nissanholz-Gannot

“…The widespread transition to competency-based education and upcoming international recognition initiatives makes systematic evaluation of residency accreditation particularly timely. …”
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Development of an intervention for smoking cessation in pregnant women using a theory-based approach by Estelle Clet, Adrianna Burtin, Nolwenn Stevens, Charlotte Kervran, Rebecca Ratel, Manon Vergneau, Perrine Moysan, Manon Frevol, Loïc Sentilhes, Philippe Castera, François Alla, 5A-QUIT-N groupx

“…Despite the availability of resources (e.g. policies, tools) and strategies (e.g. nicotine replacement therapy) to address smoking, their implementation remains neither optimal nor systematic. To address this, a multi-disciplinary multi-professional team developed the 5A-QUIT-N intervention to promote smoking cessation in pregnant women, by mobilising health professionals and optimising existing resources. …”
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Geophysical Log Responses and Predictive Modeling of Coal Quality in the Shanxi Formation, Northern Jiangsu, China by Xuejuan Song, Meng Wu, Nong Zhang, Yong Qin, Yang Yu, Yaqun Ren, Hao Ma

“…Pyrite occurs in diverse microscopic forms, including euhedral and semi-euhedral fine grains, fissure-filling aggregates, irregular blocky structures, framboidal clusters, and disseminated particles. …”
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Genetic variation analysis of EMS-induced Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. mutants using SSR markers by Weiwei Huang, Can Tao, Qi Jiang, Luanmei Lu, Lingjun Ke, Huiwen Yu

“…Ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) triggers mutations, while simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers are used to identify genetic variations. However, systematic research on the combined application of EMS mutagenesis and SSR analysis for breeding new varieties of Curcuma alismatifolia remains limited, particularly in optimizing treatment conditions and exploring genetic diversity in this species. …”
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Developing a one health data integration framework focused on real-time pathogen surveillance and applied genomic epidemiology by Hanna N. Oltean, Beth Lipton, Allison Black, Kevin Snekvik, Katie Haman, Minden Buswell, Anna E. Baines, Peter M. Rabinowitz, Shannon L. Russell, Sean Shadomy, Ria R. Ghai, Steven Rekant, Scott Lindquist, Janet G. Baseman

“…Abstract Background The One Health approach aims to balance and optimize the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems, recognizing that shared health outcomes are interdependent. …”
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Perceptions about hepatitis C and barriers and enablers to screening and treatment among Egyptian immigrants to Canada: a theory-informed qualitative study by Sameh Mortazhejri, Isabella M. Thomas, Andrea M. Patey, Amjad Alghamyan, Curtis Cooper, Sarah Mansour, Smita Pakhale, Justin Presseau, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Christina Greenaway

“…These findings will inform a theory-based intervention to optimize HCV care in immigrant communities.…”
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Spatiotemporal Changes and the Drivers of Ecological Environmental Quality Based on the Remote Sensing Ecological Index: A Case Study of Shanxi Province, China by Chi Cheng, Yanqiang Wang

“…Ecological transition zones spanning semi-humid to semi-arid regions pose distinctive monitoring challenges owing to their climatic vulnerability and geomorphic diversity. …”
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A qualitative study on the experience of nurses in the health education for patients with ulcerative colitis based on the Ottawa decision support framework (基于渥太华决策支持框架的护士参与溃疡性结肠炎患... by LIANG Zhuolin (梁琢琳), LI Xumiao (李旭苗), WEI Rongsai (魏荣赛), LIU Jingying (刘璟莹), ZHANG Nan (张楠), MA Hongwen (马宏文)

“…Through purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 nurses from the Department of Gastroenterology. …”
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Assessing tafenoquine implementation in Brazil: a qualitative evaluation of perceptions of healthcare providers and Plasmodium vivax patients (QualiTRuST Study) by Alicia P. C. Santos, Marcelo A. M. Brito, Ana P. S. Oliveira, Rafaela N. Dávila, Hiran S. S. Gama, Evellyn A. R. T. Silva, Hélio A. Amazonas Jr., Patrícia C. S. Balieiro, Rosilene Rufatto, Penny Grewal Daumerie, Cássio R. L. Peterka, Dhélio Batista Pereira, Marcus V. G. Lacerda, Felipe L. G. Murta

“…Perceptions of TQ were assessed using semi-structured in-depth interviews and field notes until saturation. …”
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Identifying and explaining the mechanism of tacit knowledge sharing among University of Tehran employees in the development of successors by Omid Aryani, Hamidreza Yazdani, Majid Ramezan

“…For the validation of the model in the quantitative part, the sample size was estimated to be 140 people using the Cohen power analysis rule (1992) and G*Power software. A semi-structured interview and a questionnaire extracted from the qualitative part were used to collect data. …”
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Exploring multidimensional determinants of medication error reporting in China: a qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework by Hui Guo, Qian Guo, Xiuping Wang, Yonghong Liu, Ze Wang

“…The aim of this study is to systematically explore barriers and facilitators affecting medication error reporting among Chinese healthcare professionals, using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), a comprehensive behavioral model synthesizing 14 domains.MethodsWe conducted semi-structured interviews with 27 nurses, pharmacists, and physicians in Chinese hospitals (July-October 2024). …”
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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

“…Materials & MethodsThis research employed a qualitative approach, specifically utilizing grounded theory with a systematic framework. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews, employing purposeful sampling. …”
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Driving Forces and Future Scenarios for Territorial Business Development in Iran: A Future-Oriented Study with a Spatial Planning Emphasis by Ali Hosseini, Mostafa Aryankia

“…Therefore, a focus on the integration and effective interaction of these factors was crucial for achieving optimal development.…”
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Research on the Design Process and Approaches for Low-Carbon Ecological Parks in Urban Areas of Northwestern China by Jingmao WANG, Haobo XU, Tao ZHANG, Jie GAO

“…Within urban ecosystems, park green spaces emerge as a pivotal contributor to carbon sink capacity, accounting for over 60% of the total urban carbon sequestration capacity in semi-arid regions according to recent research. In Northwest China, where ecological vulnerability (e.g., annual precipitation below 300 mm) intersects with rapid urbanization, developing a region-specific planning and design framework for low-carbon ecological parks and their phytoscapes is not merely advantageous but imperative. …”
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A Phenomenological Study of the Semantic Representation of Leisure Experience among Adolescent Girls of Different Social Classes by parvaneh alaie, Fahimeh Vajde

“…The sampling methods were purposeful and snowball, and for this purpose, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 45 female students from poor, middle and wealthy social classes. …”
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Multiscale wave resonance in composite sinusoidal-elliptical topographies: Critical transitions and analytical control by Xiaofeng Li

“…This study presents the first analytical solution for wave propagation over composite seabeds integrating sinusoidal sandbars with truncated semi-elliptical topographies, overcoming limitations of conventional mild-slope equations in handling elliptical curvature effects, coupled Bragg scattering, and singularities at truncated boundaries. …”
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Designing a Smart Leadership Model for Education Managers by mehdi oliyaee, aliakbar ajam, Ahmad Akbari, turaj falah mehne

“…The data collection tool is a semi-structured interview. The validity of the research data was examined and confirmed by returning to the participants and external auditors. …”
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Effects of virtual reality-based interventions on cognitive function, emotional state, and quality of life in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis by Xiaohan Li, Yuting Zhang, Lifeng Tang, Lifeng Tang, Lin Ye, Min Tang

“…Subgroup analyses further revealed that optimal cognitive outcomes were associated with semi-immersive VR, session durations of ≤60 min, intervention frequencies exceeding twice per week, studies conducted in Asia and Europe, and participant groups with a male proportion of ≤40%. …”
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