Robust Expansion Planning of Distribution Network in Presence of Electric Vehicles to Improve Economic Parameters and Reduce Energy Consumption by Mahyar Abasi, Javad Ebrahimi, Shirin Besati

“…However, the growing adoption of EVs has made it crucial for operators and network designers to strategically plan for electric power consumption, adapt the distribution network structure, and accurately determine the optimal number and positioning of charging stations. …”
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Using knowledge translation to support the use of evaluation findings: A case study of the linda mama free maternity program in Kenya. by Fatuma H Guleid, Stacey Orangi, Angela Kairu, Brian Arwa, Janet Keru, Anne Musuva, Ileana Vilcu, Anooj Pattnaik, Nirmala Ravishankar, Edwine Barasa

“…Using program evaluation findings is crucial in improving health programs and realising the program's benefits. …”
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Comparative analysis of combined exercise programs in middle-aged obese males: impact on energy expenditure, body composition, and metabolic rate by Gerasimos V. Grivas

“…These findings highlight the flexibility of combined training approaches in promoting overall health and fitness in this population and suggest that both combined training programs can be implemented in structured exercise programs to promote cardiometabolic health in middle-aged adults.…”
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based simulators versus simulated patients in undergraduate programs: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Youness Zidoun, Abdelmoniem EL Mardi

“…Students will be assigned randomly to either an AI-simulator group (intervention) or a simulated patient group (control), both will undergo a history-taking simulation scenario. An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) will measure the primary outcomes. …”
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Valuing community health workers (CHWs): Opportunity costs and out-of-pocket spending among CHWs in the Indonesian stunting prevention program by Adriana Viola Miranda, Ryan Rachmad Nugraha, Trio Sirmareza, Maritta Rastuti, Rizky Deco Praha, Rindang Asmara, Zack Petersen

“…We interviewed 130 CHWs with a pre-validated, structured questionnaire. Opportunity costs were assessed using two valuation models: calculating their working time valuation based on regional minimum wage and the CHWs’ self-reported earnings outside of their community health work. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of virtual reality-based rehabilitation programs for post-injury recovery in adolescent athletes: a mixed-methods study by V Kiran MPT, R. Amarnath, G Nusarath jaha, Praveen Katiyar, Rashmi Rangaswamy, Avanika Sinha

“…The VR group members shared their experiences through semi-structured interview methods. Results: the subjects in the VR group achieved greater improvements in ROM (p = 0.02) and muscle strength (p = 0.03) and RTS time (p = 0.01). …”
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Clinical and financial impacts of nursing education programs on recurrent urinary tract infections after kidney transplant: a cohort study by Hany M. El Hennawy, Omar Safar, Mahmoud Z. El Madawie, Jayson Gopiechand, Ibrahim Tawhari, Weam El Nazer, Mohammad F. Zaitoun, Abdullah S. Al Faifi

“…These findings underscore the importance of integrating structured education programs into transplant care protocols to achieve sustainable health and economic benefits. …”
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Program development and evaluation of a health equity education for undergraduate medical students in Japan: a pre–post study design by Tamaki Urban, Koki Yokota

“…While Western curricula devote multiple hours to structured SGM health modules, Japanese medical schools offer only about 1 h, leaving future providers underprepared. …”
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Supporting the role and enabling the potential of community health workers in Bangladesh’s rural maternal and newborn health programs: a qualitative study by Alayne M Adams, Myriam Vuckovic, Emily Graul, Sabina F Rashid, Malabika Sarker

“… # Methods This qualitative exploratory study examines three UNICEF supported maternal and newborn health (MNH) programs in rural Bangladesh, with two districts sampled for each program. …”
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271 Research cfollow-up: Outcomes/preliminary results – BeFit Toolbox Collaboration: Building empowerment through Fitness program by Kimberly McCall, Jewell Dickson-Clayton, Keith McGregor, Shellie Layne, Raymond Jones, Samantha Giordano-Mooga

“…The needs assessment approach examined barriers, support systems, and social networks. Semi-structured, pre, mid, and post program focus groups explored challenges and opportunities for health, such as diet and exercise, and are being analyzed by hand with a thematic analysis. …”
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From both sides of the needle: Understanding effective interventions for facilitating non-national immunization program vaccine decision making in China by Mingzhu Jiang, Xuanxuan Yan, Weixi Jiang, Haifeng Ma, Sijuan Zhou, Xiaohua Ying

“…From July to December 2023, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 caregivers and 12 vaccination providers across five Chinese provinces. …”
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Healthcare outcomes for unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness using a street medicine model of care: a pilot program evaluation by Linda K. Perna, Camille Patterson, Amy A. Chairez, Jenny Lewis, Jacqueline Jordan, Hajah Komara, Harper Harris

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Implementation of a 1-Day Living Kidney Donor Evaluation Program: A Qualitative Analysis of Donor Candidate and Stakeholder Perspectives by Lindsay Reid, Shreepriya Mangalgi, Gurraman Mann, Cynthiya Gnanaseelan, Natasha Hudek, Jamie Brehaut, Jessica McDougall, Heather Badenoch, Ariana Noel, Edward G. Clark, Kevin D. Burns, Greg Knoll, Manish Sood, Ann Bugeja

“…Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with donor candidates who participated in the 1-day living kidney donor evaluation process, and with stakeholders who are instrumental to the implementation strategy. …”
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Enhancing female teachers’ engagement, Self-efficacy, and performance in mathematics and science through continuous professional development training program in Rwanda by Pheneas Nkundabakura, Theophile Nsengimana, Aloys Iyamuremye, Celine Byukusenge, Eugenie Uwamariya, Victor Dusabumuremyi

“…In this regards, quantitative data were collected through standardized Mathematics and Science tests aligned with Rwandan competence-based curriculum to measure changes in subject mastery content while qualitative data were gathered though semi-structured interview to explore shifts in engagement and self-efficacy. …”
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An attachment‐based program for parents of youth with clinically significant mental health problems: Scaling up and drilling down to mechanisms of change by Marlene M. Moretti, Sebastian P. Dys, Stephanie G. Craig, Carlos A. Sierra Hernandez, Natalie Goulter, Katherine O’Donnell, Dave S. Pasalich

“…Connect is a manualized, 10‐session trauma‐informed and attachment‐based parent program that is structured, emotion‐focused and skills‐oriented. …”
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Effectiveness of Telenursing Intervention Program Focusing on Social Communication Skills and Behavioural Challenges in Parents of Children with Autism: A Research Protocol by Neelam Narula, Pawan Kumar

“…Data will be collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire, an attitude questionnaire and the General Self-Efficacy (GSE) tool in both pretest and post-test formats.…”
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The impact of a self-management program on volume overload among patients with heart failure in Thailand: A quasi-experimental study by Napassawan Lungkawong, Rapin Polsook

“…Integrating culturally familiar mobile technology and structured self-care education significantly enhanced patient engagement and health outcomes. …”
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Exploring healthcare professionals’ motivation to attend two postgraduate education programs at the University of Bern in Switzerland: A qualitative interview study by De la Rosa, Melanie, Schmitz, Felix M., Berger-Estilita, Joana, Tekian, Ara, Guttormsen, Sissel

“…Methods: We conducted a qualitative study with N=23 semi-structured interviews with 13 students from the Master’s program in Medical Education (MAS) and 10 with students from the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Palliative Care (CAS). …”
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STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI PEMERINTAH DAERAH KABUPATEN BANTUL DALAM PENGELOLAAN INFORMASI BAGI PUBLIK MELALUI PROGRAM ACARA “TAMAN PASEBAN” by Novia Agri Kusumaningrum, Pratiwi Wahyu Widiarti

“…This is a descriptive qualitative study with primary data collected through semi-structured interviews and secondary data collected through document studies. …”
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Effect of Psychoeducational Training Program on Coping Skills, Spiritual Well-being, and Levels of Anxiety among Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder by Shimaa Mohamed, Hanaa Ewise, Samah Ali

“…They were used for data collection: A Structured Interview questionnaire, a Coping Strategies Questionnaire, a Spiritual Well-being Scale, and a Beck Anxiety Scale. …”
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