Implementation of the Standard Inpatient Class Policy at RSUP Dr. Tadjuddin Makassar by Muhammad Alwy Arifin, Andi Luthfiyyah Anna, Dian Saputra Marzuki, Sukri Palutturi, Ryryn Suryaman Prana Putra

“…Tadjuddin Chalid Makassar, as a pilot hospital for KRIS, has been successful. However, several variables still need improvement. …”
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Face-to-Face Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Effects on Gastrointestinal and Psychiatric Symptoms by Hanna Edebol-Carlman, Brjánn Ljótsson, Steven J. Linton, Katja Boersma, Martien Schrooten, Dirk Repsilber, Robert J. Brummer

“…Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for IBS has proven effective in reducing gastrointestinal and psychiatric symptoms in IBS by means of coping with stress. The present pilot study evaluated for the first time whether CBT for IBS affected visceral sensitivity and pain. …”
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Student Perception of "A" Fighting Workshop for Digital Information Technology (Digital Technology) Program PSMZA by Norhafiza Binti Idris, Noor Rulhanim Binti Mohamad Ariffin

“…The samples consist of 54 semester two students who take courses in Discrete Mathematics (DBM2033) for session June 2017. Pilot study of reliability value α = 0.930. The findings of this study show the level of students ' perception of Bengkel Gempur “A” are at a high level and students have a positive perception after following the workshop. …”
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Love bites? Pre-copulatory behaviours of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia by Christine Barry, Christine Barry, Christine Barry, Emily Lester, Micheal P. Doane, Luciana C. Ferreira, Michele Thums, Adrian C. Gleiss, Adrian C. Gleiss, Mark G. Meekan

“…Our observations are consistent with earlier reports of courting behaviours in whale sharks provided by fishers, the pilot of a light plane and observations of courtship by a sexually mature male towards females held in aquaria.…”
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What Signal Paradoxes of Global Economy by T. A. Malova

“…Fiscal stimulation undertaken by states in the face of the spread of virus can be interpreted as a pilot project for the implementation of some of the basic ideas of the Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). …”
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Modeling eating behaviors: The role of environment and positive food association learning via a Ratatouille effect by Anarina L. Murillo, Muntaser Safan, Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Elizabeth D. Capaldi Phillips, Devina Wadhera

“…The impact of food association learning on diet dynamics, inspired by a pilot study conducted among Arizona children in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grades, is used to build simple population-level learning models. …”
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Interactive Palliative and End-of-Life Care Modules for Pediatric Residents by Mindy K. Ross, Ami Doshi, London Carrasca, Patricia Pian, JoAnne Auger, Amira Baker, James A. Proudfoot, Mark S. Pian

“…There is a need for increased palliative care training during pediatric residency. Objective. In this pilot study, we created a comprehensive experiential model to teach palliative care skills to pediatric residents. …”
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Wheat intercropping with canola promotes biological control of aphids by enhancing enemy diversity by Sohaib Saleem, Muhammad Omer Farooq, Muhammad Razaq, Séverin Hatt, Farhan Mahmood Shah

“…Our study has implications for the management of wheat aphids in its area of origin through ecological intensification at a pilot scale for steering agricultural systems toward agroecological redesign.…”
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Phosphoryl guanidine oligonucleotides as primers for RNA-dependent DNA synthesis using murine leukemia virus reverse transcriptase by E. S. Dyudeeva, I. A. Pyshnaya

“…The aim of this work was to conduct a pilot study of uncharged phosphoryl guanidine oligodeoxyribonucleotides (PGOs) as primers for mouse leukemia virus reverse transcriptase (MMLV H-). …”
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Dexmedetomidine versus Remifentanil for Sedation during Awake Fiberoptic Intubation by Davide Cattano, Nicholas C. Lam, Lara Ferrario, Carmen Seitan, Kash Vahdat, Darrell W. Wilcox, Carin A. Hagberg

“…Thirty-four adult ASA I-III patients were enrolled in a double-blinded randomized pilot study to receive remifentanil (REM) or dexmedetomidine (DEX) for sedation during AFOI (nasal and oral). …”
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Health literacy and cardiovascular disease prevention: a systematic scoping review protocol by Vanessa Vaughan, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Bonnie Beasant, Georgie Lee, Sarah Hosking

“…These criteria will be tested against 25 ‘pilot’ articles from the results, undergoing necessary review before screening commences. …”
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Genetic diversity of single-celled microorganism Blastocystis sp. and its associated gut microbiome in free-ranging marine mammals from North-Western Mediterranean Sea by Marianna Marangi, Sonia Boughattas

“…A genetic and 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis were conducted over the period 2022–2024 by screening fecal samples from four different species of free-ranging marine mammals (sperm, fin, long-finned pilot and Cuvier's beaked whales) circulating within North-Western Mediterranean Sea. 10 out of 43 fecal samples (23.2 %) were found positive to Blastocystis sp. using molecular tools. …”
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Current agritourism literature: What methods did researchers prefer? by Starman Ana, Pavić Lazar

“…The questionnaire method was identified as the main data collection technique in current agritourism literature. Although, pilot testing was rarely conducted. Current literature on agritourism doesn’t seem to be focused on generalising the findings, as non-probability sampling techniques were more frequently selected than probability sampling. …”
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USE OF MOLECULAR MARKERS IN WHEAT BREEDING AT THE KRASNODAR LUKYANENKO RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE by L. A. Bespalova, A. V. Vasilyev, I. B. Ablova, V. A. Filobok, Zh. N. Khudokormova, R. O. Davoyan, E. R. Davoyan, G. I. Karlov, A. A. Soloviev, M. G. Divashuk, N. K. Mayer, M. V. Dudnikov, N. V. Mironenko, O. A. Baranova

“…Pilot experiments on molecular marker application in breeding of winter wheat at the Krasnodar Lukyanenko Research Institute of Agriculture (KNIISH) are described. …”
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Linguistic and cultural adaptation of the Questionnaire on Negative Stereotypes towards Old Age for health professionals in Cuba by Yaima Jiménez Abreu, Damian Valdés Santiago, Marta Martín Carbonell

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> technological development research R&amp;D&amp;I, carried out in three stages: linguistic and cultural adaptation, evaluation by expert criteria and piloting in health professionals. Qualitative and quantitative techniques were combined: consultation with linguists and experts, piloting, debriefing, Cronbach's alpha (α) and analysis of elimination of items.…”
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Learning from the community: iterative co-production of a programme to support the development of attention, regulation and thinking skills in toddlers at elevated likelihood of au... by Alexandra Hendry, Victoria Hulks, Shona Murphy, Holly Radford, Sally Smith, Tony Charman, Sandra Mathers, Sinead Rhodes, Gaia Scerif

“…The co-production process for this neurodiversity-affirming programme involved: Review of research priorities identified during published public-and-clinician consultations; iterative programme development through two pilot rounds with a general community sample; and consultation with stakeholders (parents with a connection to autism or ADHD, alongside early years specialists, psychologists and therapists) to check acceptability of the proposal, and refine the logic model and materials. …”
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Factors influencing male involvement in family planning among married couples seeking maternity and pediatric services in Chuk by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Immaculate, Okoth

“…Study instrument validated by pilot testing and translating into local language and data collection lasted for a period of one month. …”
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Other proprietary brand assets and competitive advantage in beer products in Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Moses, Agaba, Sunday, Arthur

“…Simple random sampling was used to select alcoholic beverages products and producers while purposive sampling was adopted to select shopping centers where consumer information was collected after pilot marketing investigation. Primary data were used and collected using questionnaires. …”
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Engaging Nurses in Effective Cost of Care Conversations to Address Cancer-Related Financial Toxicity: Results from an Exploratory Survey by Jean S. Edward, Amanda Thaxton Wiggins, Louis G. Baser, Haafsah Fariduddin, Joanna F. Doran, Monica F. Bryant, John A. D’Orazio, Kimberly D. Northrip

“…This study evaluated a pilot training developed in collaboration with Triage Cancer^® to prepare oncology nurses to identify and assist patients/caregivers facing financial and/or legal barriers to care. …”
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Crude Oil Foulant Deposition Studies on a Heated Surface Using a Novel Batch Stirred Coupon Test Rig by Pragya Singh, Srinivas Krishnaswamy, Krishnaswamy Ponnani, Ankur Verma, Jaya Rawat

“…Over the years, different test methods have been researched to understand fouling at the lab, pilot, and/or plant level. Several of these investigations have been limited to understanding fouling in static refinery streams or under non-practical operating conditions. …”
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