Engineered testbeds for investigating syringe injection performance in human factors studies by Andrew Pack, Sabrina Su, Frank A. Drews, Amrish Chourasia, Kevin Cluff, Joy Guerrieri, Jungkyu Kim

“…Application: These findings can inform future syringe design, needle gauge selection, and help establish upper viscosity limits for SC injectable medications. …”
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Highly sensitive, responsive, and selective iodine gas sensor fabricated using AgI-functionalized graphene by Zhuo Chen, Qiong Lei, Yinchang Ma, Jinrong Wang, Yuan Yan, Jun Yin, Jiaqiang Li, Jie Shen, Guanxing Li, Tingting Pan, Xinglong Dong, Bambar Davaasuren, Yaping Zhang, Jefferson Zhe Liu, Jun Tao, Yu Han

“…This work provides profound insights into the design of I2 sensing materials and mechanisms for real-world applications.…”
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Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among sexually active men in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe

“…This silent impact can lead to substantial morbidity and mortality, which is particularly pronounced in East Africa.Objective To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with self-reported STIs among sexually active men in East Africa.Design Cross-sectional study design.Setting 10 East African countries.Participants 66 833 sexually active men.Primary outcome measure Self-reported STI in the 12 months preceding the survey. …”
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Rabies-preventive health program for mothers in maternal and child health centers: quasi experimental study by Samia Ibrahim Mabrouk Baraka, Rania Abd Elmohsen Abo El Nour, M. A. Abdelzaher, Eman Mahmoud Seif El–Nasr

“…Aim The aim of this study was to assess the effect of preventive program on mothers' awareness for prevention of rabies. Study design Quasi-experimental research design was utilized in this study. …”
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Multimorbidity patterns and function among adults in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Karina Berner, Quinette A Louw, Eugene Nizeyimana, Diribsa Tsegaye Bedada

“…Objectives To map the scope of available evidence on relationships between multimorbidity patterns and functioning among adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and describe methods used.Design Scoping review guided by a five-step methodological framework and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews reporting guidelines.Data sources PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EBSCOhost (CINAHL) and Cochrane databases were searched from January 1976 to March 2023, plus reference lists of included studies.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Peer-reviewed full-text articles or conference proceedings of any design, published in English or Afrikaans, involving adults (>18 years) with multimorbidity living in LMICs. …”
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The effects of psychosocial and economic factors on the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease and their caregivers in Klang Valley, Malaysia: protocol for a mixe... by Norhayati Ibrahim, Sin Yee Chu, Ching Sin Siau, Noh Amit, Rozmi Ismail, Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor

“…Despite the current circumstances, there are very few studies in Malaysia that have explored the psychosocial factors, specifically on the economic impact of the management of ESRD.Methods and analysis This two-phase sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, incorporating a quantitative design (phase I) and a qualitative study (phase II), is to be conducted in 4 government hospitals and 10 other non-governmental organisations or private dialysis centres within Klang Valley, Malaysia. …”
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Structure-Based Virtual Screening, Docking, ADMET, Molecular Dynamics, and MM-PBSA Calculations for the Discovery of Potential Natural SARS-CoV-2 Helicase Inhibitors from the Tradi... by Ahmed M. Metwaly, Alaa Elwan, Abdul-Aziz M. M. El-Attar, Sara T. Al-Rashood, Ibrahim H. Eissa

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Engaging stakeholders in the co-development of programs or interventions using Intervention Mapping: A scoping review. by Umair Majid, Claire Kim, Albina Cako, Anna R Gagliardi

“…This study aimed to describe how Intervention Mapping (IM) was used to design health care innovations and how stakeholders were involved.…”
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Correlation of macronutrient and micronutrient intake with anemia status in pulmonary tuberculosis patients at namorambe community health center by Aritonang Evawany Yunita, Manalu Sarah Patumona, Manalu Samuel MH

“…The samples in this study were TB patients in the Deli Serdang Regency health center area who had been confirmed positive for TB and underwent a treatment process for at least one month. The research design used was a survey with a prospective study design. …”
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TCAD Simulation Study of Cylindrical Vertical Double-Surrounding-Gate a-InGaZnO FETs and Geometric Parameter Optimization by Yue Zhao, Lihua Xu, Chuanke Chen, Xufan Li, Kexin Shang, Di Geng, Lingfei Wang, Ling Li

“…These results will boost a design technology co-optimization flow of the future DSG-a-IGZO-FET-based extremely large-scale and high-density M3D memory.…”
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Production performance and water quality of Caulerpa lentillifera with fermented fruit vegetable fertilizer by Eddy Supriyono, Chrisliana Chrisliana, Yuni Puji Hastuti, Kadek Lila Antara, Yong Ee Ling, Wildan Nurussalam

“…This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Caulerpa lentillifera cultivation with the addition of fertilizer based on fruit and vegetable waste fermentation on water quality parameters and production performance. The experimental design used was a completely randomized design with three replications for four different doses of FVF fertilizer treatments, namely 0, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 µl/L. …”
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Pendekatan Model ADDIE dan Framework MDA pada Gamifikasi Edukasi Pendidikan Seks Anak Usia Dini by Cynthia Hayat, Stefani Cancerita

“…Tahapan-tahapannya dimulai dengan praproses potensi masalah, analysis, design, development, implementation, dan evaluation yang akhirnya akan menjadi final model setelah dilakukan uji respon pengguna terhadap aplikasi yang dikembangkan. …”
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ALGORITHMIC THINKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: DETERMINING OBSERVABLE AND MEASURABLE CONTENT by Marian Byrka, Andrii Sushchenko, Volodymyr Luchko, Galina Perun, Victoria Luchko

“…The design of the ATCS is also based on algorithmic thinking as a complex phenomenon that integrates five types of thinking: abstract, logical, figurative, conceptual, and constructive. …”
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Experiences of health information-seeking behaviour in preoperative patients with lung cancer: a qualitative study in China by Wei Li, Lihua Huang, Jie Zhu, Jiayi Guo, Man Ye

“…This study aimed to explore preoperative lung cancer patients’ experiences related to health information-seeking process, based on the information and methodological characteristics of health information-seeking behaviour (HISB).Design The study used a qualitative descriptive design, adhering to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. 23 participants were purposively selected for semistructured interviews. …”
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Study on 3D Pore Characteristics of Carbon Materials in HTGR by Micro-CT and HPMI Methods by Shengchao Ma, Zhenzhong Zhang, Kaiyue Shen, Xuedong He, Jun Li, Huaqiang Yin, Xingtuan Yang, Shengyao Jiang

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Experience of Kenyan researchers and policy-makers with knowledge translation during COVID-19: a qualitative interview study by Edwine Barasa, Benjamin Tsofa, Mike English, Sassy Molyneux, Dorcas Mwikali Kamuya, Fatuma Hassan Guleid, Alex Njeru, Joy Kiptim, Emelda Okiro, David Kariuki

“…We assessed the usefulness of these activities to identify the facilitators and barriers to KT and suggest actions that facilitate KT in similar settings.Design The study adopted a qualitative interview study design.Setting and participants Researchers at KWTRP in Kenya who were involved in KT activities during the COVID-19 pandemic (n=6) were selected to participate in key informant interviews to describe their experience. …”
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Research Progress on Neural Processing of Hand and Forearm Tactile Sensation: A Review Based on fMRI Research by Chen H, Fu S, Zhi X, Wang Y, Liu F, Li Y, Ren F, Zhang J, Ren L, Wang Y

“…This review focuses on fMRI studies employing both task-based (block design or event-related design) and resting-state paradigms. …”
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Pengembangan media pembelajaran pai berbasis reels instagram untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa by Sabila Akbar, Salminawati Salminawati, Fibri Rakhmawati

“…Dalam pengembangan media pembelajaran ini, peneliti menggunakan model pengembangan 4D yang merupakan singkatan dari Define, Design, Develop dan Dissemination. Hasil penelitian ini bahwa peingeimbangan meidia meingguinakan meitodei 4D dengan tahapan define, pada tahap ini dilakukan analisis awal masalah, peserta didik, tuigas, konsep dan perumusan tujuan belajar, design, pada tahap ini dilakukan perancangan produk seperti penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis Instagram, develop, pada tahap ini dilakukan uji validitas dari ahli materi, ahli media dan ahli bahasa kemudian dilakukan uji coba terbatas pada 5 orang siswa MAS TPI Medan keilas XI, dan disseminate, pada tahap ini dilakukan tahap penyebaran pada uji luias pada siswa MAS TPI Medan kelas XI  sebanyak 33 orang.Hasil uji kelayakan dari ahli materi 98%, ahli meidia 90% dan ahli bahasa 97%, dengan rata-rata presentasi adalah 95% dan masuk kategori sangat layak. …”
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The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Community Science Approach to Explore Infant Formula Preparation Safety in the Home by Sara Jones, Jonie Cooper, Abbie Dolling, Tara McNamara, Susan Dvorak, Vicky Sibson, Amy Brown, Emma Yhnell, Phyll Buchanan, Sharon Breward, Rebecca Ellis, Aimee Grant

“…This had limited effectiveness in engaging parents in research design but was more successful in recruitment to the data generation stage. …”
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Optimization of Polyphenol Extraction from Purple Corn Pericarp Using Glycerol/Lactic Acid-Based Deep Eutectic Solvent in Combination with Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction by Ravinder Kumar, Sherry Flint-Garcia, Miriam Nancy Salazar Vidal, Lakshmikantha Channaiah, Bongkosh Vardhanabhuti, Stephan Sommer, Caixia Wan, Pavel Somavat

“…After identifying significant factors, the Box–Behnken design was utilized to identify the optimal extraction parameters. …”
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