Perceptions and reflections of embryo donation recipients: a qualitative follow-up study by Seungho Lee, Salomeh Salari, Mona El-Gayar, Joshua Mangels, Rebecca Flyckt, Jody Madeira, Susan Klock, Steven R Lindheim

“…This study delves deeper into this topic using a qualitative grounded theory approach to capture recipients’ experiences and perceptions regarding family-building through embryo donation.Methods This was a national qualitative study conducted via semistructured phone interviews. …”
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Attitudes and adherence to changes in nutrition and physical activity following surgery for prostate cancer: a qualitative study by Richard M Martin, Raj Persad, J Athene Lane, Ellie Shingler, Luke A Robles, Edward Rowe, Anthony Koupparis, Amit Bahl, Constance Shiridzinomwa, Lucy McGeagh

“…Future studies may benefit from theory-based interventions to support adherence to diet and PA behaviour changes in men diagnosed with PCa.…”
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Exploration of treatment burden through examination of workload and patient capacity during transition onto kidney replacement therapy: a systematic review of qualitative research by Catrin Jones, Ross Cairns, Heather Walker, Silje Welsh, Benjamin Edgar, Karen Stevenson, Bhautesh D. Jani, Patrick B. Mark, David Kingsmore, Katie I. Gallacher

“…The aim of this review is to examine the experience of healthcare workload and the factors that affect capacity to meet that workload for people transitioning onto KRT for the first time, using a framework synthesis of published literature informed by normalisation process theory (NPT) and theory of patient capacity (TPC). …”
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A comparative analysis of alpha olefin sulfonate and dodecyl sulfate in aphronic fluid containing xanthan gum in a wide range of temperatures by Mohsen Riazi, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh, Mahin Schaffie, Reza Zabihi, Masoud Riazi

“…This behavior is consistent with the Gibbs elasticity theory, indicating that the optimal concentration for both AOS and SDS surfactants is 1.5 times the CMC. …”
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A global framework for integrating public health into wellbeing: why a public wellbeing system is needed by László L. Lippai, László L. Lippai, Klára Tarkó, Klára Tarkó, Attila Tanyi, Attila Tanyi, Zsófia Kollányi, Zsófia Kollányi, Mária Arapovics, József Vitrai, József Vitrai

“…Based on a review, analysis and evaluation of the literature on wellbeing in public health, we outlined the foundations of a new meta-theory of wellbeing and a possibility for its social application. …”
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Antioxidant Properties of Lapachol and Its Derivatives and Their Ability to Chelate Iron (II) Cation: DFT and QTAIM Studies by Djafarou Ngouh Pajoudoro, Daniel Lissouck, Baruch Ateba Amana, Joseph Zobo Mfomo, A. E. B. Abdallah, Alfred Aristide Flavien Toze, Désiré Bikele Mama

“…The elucidation of the complexation of lapachol and its derivatives to Fe2+ cation has been done using the density functional theory (DFT). This complexation has been limited to bidentate and tridentate to Fe2+ cation. …”
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Implementasi Kebijakan Kartu Pedagang Produktif (KPP) di Kabupaten Bojonegoro by Syadwina Daniar, Rosyidatuzzahro Anisyukurlillah, Endik Hidayat

“…This research uses qualitative research methods with descriptive research type. The theory used is the theory of policy implementation from Van Meter and Van Horn, with six indicators, namely policy objectives and standards, policy resources, inter-organizational relations, implementer characteristics, political environment, socio-economic, and attitudes of implementers. …”
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Protocol of a parallel group Randomized Control Trial (RCT) for Mobile-assisted Medication Adherence Support (Ma-MAS) intervention among Tuberculosis patients. by Zekariyas Sahile, Lua Perimal-Lewis, Paul Arbon, Anthony John Maeder

“…Therefore, there is a reason to approach this problem more rigorously, by developing the intervention systematically with evidence-based theory and conducting the trial with strong measurement methods.…”
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Supersymmetric $$AdS_6$$ A d S 6 black holes from ISO(3) $$\times $$ × U(1) F(4) gauged supergravity by Parinya Karndumri

“…It is also possible to uplift all of these solutions to type IIB theory via consistent truncations on $$S^2\times \Sigma $$ S 2 × Σ leading to a new class of supersymmetric $$AdS_2\times \mathcal {M}_4\times S^2\times \Sigma $$ A d S 2 × M 4 × S 2 × Σ solutions.…”
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A mixed methods study investigating factors affecting adherence to Plasmodium vivax malaria primaquine radical cure regimens among migrants along the Myanmar-Thailand border. by April T Ansari, Ko Ko Aung, Htun Htun Win, Candy Beau, Be Nu, Nay Lin Soe, Klay Htoo, Thida San, Tha Gay Wah, Arunrot Keereevijit, Aung Pyae Phyo, Kesinee Chotivanich, Nicholas J White, François Nosten, Ahmar H Hashmi, Cindy S Chu

“…Qualitative data, informed by the social cognitive theory and health belief model, were collected through in-depth interviews with patients and focus group discussions with local health providers and community leaders.…”
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Imbalance of oral microbiome homeostasis: the relationship between microbiota and the occurrence of dental caries by Rui Liu, Yingshuang Liu, Jialong Yi, Yanke Fang, Qiang Guo, Lei Cheng, Jinzhi He, Mingyun Li

“…With the advancement of research on dental caries, the understanding of its pathogenic mechanism has gradually shifted from the theory of a single pathogenic bacterium to the theory of oral microecological imbalance. …”
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Informed choices for some, but not for others: An exploration of Australian midlife women’s participation in mammography screening by social class by Samantha Batchelor, Belinda Lunnay, Sara Macdonald, Paul R Ward

“…Methods: We interviewed 36 Australian midlife women from differing social class groups who were ‘screeners’ or ‘non-screeners’. We conducted a theory-informed thematic analysis and used Bourdieu’s relational social class theory to consider how women’s access to social, cultural and economic capital influenced their screening identities. …”
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Application of an integrated behaviour-change model on grandparental adherence towards childhood domestic injury prevention in Hong Kong: a longitudinal study by Martin S Hagger, Patrick Ip, Derwin King Chung Chan, Roni Man Ying Chiu, Catherine M Capio, Patrick S H Yung, Agnes Y K Lai

“…In this study, we investigated the motivational and belief processes underlying childhood domestic injury prevention in grandparent caregivers based on the integrated model of self-determination theory and theory of planned behaviour.Method Grandparents (n=299, mean age=62.61 years, SD=5.91, men=20.07%) of 0–2-year-old infants and toddlers self-reported their perceived psychological need support, autonomous motivation, perceived behavioural control (PBC), subjective norms, attitude, intention and adherence with regard to domestic injury prevention for their children at two time points (T1: baseline, T2: 4-month follow-up).Results/outcomes Data were analysed with structural equation modelling, and the proposed model yielded an acceptable fit with the data: χ2=905.09 (df=531), Comparative Fit Index=0.94, Tucker-Lewis Index=0.93, root mean square error of approximation=0.05 and standardised root mean square residual=0.078. …”
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Study on the driving factors of watershed runoff change in Zuli River by Budyko hypothesis and soil and water assessment tool model by Yun Zhao, Rui Zhang, Heping Shu, Yaxian Li, Zhi Xu, Qiang Wang

“…The Mann-Kendall and Pettitt test methods were applied to analyze the mutation annual change and evolution of runoff from 1957 to 2022, the elasticity theory was applied to conduct sensitivity analysis on land use types, and the soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) model and Budyko hypothetical theory were utilized to quantitatively assess the driving factors behind runoff change. …”
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Pore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Inter-Layer Sandstone in Marine–Continental Transitional Shale: A Case Study of the Upper Permian Longtan Formation in Southern Sichua... by Jianguo Wang, Jizhen Zhang, Xiao Xiao, Ya’na Chen, Denglin Han

“…Consequently, it is essential to investigate the gas-rich accumulation theory specific to the inter-layer sandstone reservoir in transitional facies. …”
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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. A grounded theory approach was used for coding. NVivo was used for coding and analyses. …”
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Daya Tarik Selebriti Dalam Politik: Studi Kasus Rekrutmen Caleg Artis Oleh Partai NasDem Pada Pemilu 2019 by Adi Prayitno, Ade Tamara Putra

“…The theoretical framework used in this study is the theory of political parties from Larry Diamond and Richard Gunter and the theory of political recruitment by Pippa Norris. …”
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Quality of Life as Medicine III. A Qualitative Analysis of the Effect of a Five-Day Intervention with Existential Holistic Group Therapy or a Quality of Life Course as a Modern Rit... by Søren Ventegodt, Birgitte Clausen, Maja Langhorn, Maximilian Kromann, Niels Jørgen Andersen, Joav Merrick

“…They contain training in philosophy of life and existential theory as well as exercises in holding: awareness, respect, care, acknowledgment, and acceptance. …”
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The Conceptual Domain of Hunting and Its Negative Representation in Love: A Cognitive-Cultural Analysis by Raheleh Gandomkar, Masoomeh Hashemi

“…The goal of this research is to study the conceptual domain of “hunting” and its negative representation in love “dating and marriage” based on the conceptual metaphor theory and cultural linguistics (Palmer, 1996; Sharifian, 2013). …”
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Portées théoriques et incarnations des valeurs épistémiques et ontologiques de la durabilité forte dans les politiques environnementales by Caroline Lejeune

“…The concept of strong sustainability has therefore been formalized by bridging the gap between theory and environmental policy practice. However, the term “strong sustainability” has never been used as such in environmental public policies. …”
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