Prevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Viral Infections and Their Associated Factors among Diabetic Patients Visiting Debre Tabor Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: A... by Debaka Belete, Dessie Kassaw, Tesfaye Andualem

“…Serum samples were screened with a rapid test kit for hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infections. A pretested structured questionnaire was constructed to collect the data, which were later analyzed using SPSS version 23. …”
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Business Studies in Secondary Schools: Exploring the Teaching and Learning Strategies in Oyo State, Nigeria by Mathew Ojeleke Ojelade, James Aransiola Ishola, Johnson Kolawole Ajayi, Rasaq Bamidele Amusat, Jeleel Abioye Ahmed

“…The study used a well-structured questionnaire and a simple random sampling technique to draw a sample size of 400 (20 students per school). …”
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The time has come to eliminate the gaps in the under-recognized burden of elder mistreatment: A community-based, cross-sectional study from rural eastern Nepal. by Uday Narayan Yadav, Man Kumar Tamang, Grish Paudel, Bharat Kafle, Suresh Mehta, Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran, Jeroen R J H Gruiskens

“…Information was collected using semi-structured questionnaires administered to elderly people by a designated interviewer. …”
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From Prehabilitation to Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review of Resistance Training as a Strategy to Combat Sarcopenia in Pre- and Post-Liver Transplant Patients by Sooraj Vellatt, Jonathan Soldera

“…Conclusions: Resistance training is effective in ameliorating sarcopenia in cirrhotic patients, thereby enhancing pre-transplant status and postoperative quality of life. Clinically, structured exercise programs should be routinely implemented.…”
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Impact of the Stopcut project on the practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Southwest Nigeria: a quasi-experimental study by Oluwatomi Olunuga, Rhoda Robinson, Paul Ojajuni, Winnie Opondo, Wendyjoy Gitari, Isaiah Owolabi, Jonathan Izudi, Boscow Okumu

“…A well-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to FGM/C, and respondents’ attitudes towards reporting and continuing FGM/C. …”
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Prevalence of bronchial asthma among urban school children in Bengaluru city by Giriyanna Gowda, Sweta Balappa Athani, Sunil Maragowdanahalli Gurupadaswamy

“…Data was entered and analyzed using Epi-Info 7.2.2.1. …”
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Personal development and athletic success: exploring the link and predictors of performance among basketball players by Raisalam Angoy, H. Amung Ma'mun, Agus Mahendra, Bambang Abduljabar, Buena Calunsag, Procopio Galendez Jr., Balme Diva, Joseph Gieward Layao

“…Discussion: This highlights the importance of integrating structured life skills training into sports programs to foster well-rounded players. …”
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Teacher Professional Development and Technological Proficiency of Educators: Empirical Evidence from Ethiopia Higher Education Institutions. by Mestawot Beyene TAFESE, Erika KOPP

“…It addresses Educators' perceptions of (1) Their technological proficiency, (2) The relevance and interdisciplinary integration of teacher education curricula, (3) The alignment of theoretical and practical curriculum components, and (4) The integration of technological training in teacher development programs. A structured questionnaire was utilized to collect data from instructors across various university categories. …”
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From need to action: decoding the role of motivation in adherence to home-based cardiac rehabilitation exercise in chronic heart failure patients by Zhen Yang, Hao Huang, Linyu Xu, Yu Gao, Chunqi Zhang, Aiping Wang

“…A survey was used to test the theory-driven model. A semi-structured interview delved deeper into chronic heart failure patients’ experiences with HBCR exercise, identifying reasons behind significant mediation effects and refining the mechanism model. …”
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Self-care practice and associated factors among adult asthmatic patients on follow up care at public hospitals in East Wollega zone, West Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study, 2025 by Demiso Geneti, Lammi Bayisa, Getu Mosisa

“…Objectives This study aimed to assess self-care practices and the factors associated with them among adult asthmatic patients receiving follow-up care at public hospitals in the East Wollega Zone of West Ethiopia in 2023.Design A cross-sectional study conducted in an institutional setting.Setting The research was carried out in government hospitals, including two primary hospitals, one general hospital and two comprehensive specialised hospitals, from 29 May to 29 July 2023.Participants A systematic random sample of 413 adult asthmatic patients undergoing follow-up care at public hospitals in the East Wollega zone was selected. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire, which was then entered into Epidata V.4.6 and analysed using SPSS V.27.Outcome measures The primary outcome measure was the classification of asthma self-care practices as either good or poor.Results The findings revealed that 51.6% (95% CI: 46.7% to 56.4%) of participants exhibited good asthma self-care practices. …”
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Resnet-1DCNN-REA bearing fault diagnosis method based on multi-source and multi-modal information fusion by Xu Chen, Wenbing Chang, Yongxiang Li, Zhao He, Xiang Ma, Shenghan Zhou

“…At the same time, the time-frequency statistical features of the fused 1D signal were extracted from the integrated perspective of time and frequency domains and inputted into the improved 1D convolutional neural network model based on the residual block and attention mechanism (1DCNN-REA) model to realize fault diagnosis. Finally, the tree-structured parzen estimator (TPE) algorithm was utilized to realize the integration of two models in order to improve the diagnostic effect of a single model and obtain the final bearing fault diagnosis results. …”
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The Perception of Waiting Times on Patient Satisfaction and Patient Care: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Health Care Institution in Kenya. by Soud Seif, Jasmit Shah, Ali Chandani, Sayed K Ali

“…<h4>Method</h4>We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study between the first of April 2023 and the thirty-first of August 2023 at the Emergency Room (ER) at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire examining demographics and patient wait times. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with contraception usage among Orang Asli in Jempol, Negeri Sembilan by Muhamad Izudin, Nur Yasmeen Dafeena Mohd Arif, Rahmat Dapari, Nurul Iftida Basri

“…Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted through structured interviews utilizing a validated questionnaire. …”
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The pathways to lean manufacturing for circular economy: Implications for sustainable development goals by Sheak Salman, Hasin Md. Muhtasim Taqi, S.M. Shafaat Akhter Nur, Usama Awan, Syed Mithun Ali

“…It emphasizes the significance of structured barrier management in the manufacturing sector. …”
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Attitudes of Students towards Peers with Disability in an Inclusive School in Nigeria by Omolara Olaleye, Oluseye Ajayi, Samson Deji, Olorunfemi Ogundele, Abiola Olaleye, Titilope Adeyanju

“…<strong> </strong></p><p>Participants were recruited from a group of 118 students in the three junior classes and senior class one (JSS 1 to SSS 1). A semi-structured questionnaire containing items on the “Chedoke-McMaster Attitudes Towards Children with Handicaps (CATCH) scale”, which elicits responses on a Likert scale numbered 0 to 4 (0-strongly disagree, 4-strongly agree), was administered. …”
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Improving measurement of functional status among older adults in primary care: A pilot study. by Rebecca T Brown, Kara Zamora, Anael Rizzo, Malena J Spar, Kathy Z Fung, Lea Santiago, Annie Campbell, Francesca M Nicosia

“…The four-component intervention included (1) an interprofessional educational session; (2) routine, standardized functional status measurement among patients aged ≥75; (3) annual screening by nurses using a standardized instrument and follow-up assessment by primary care providers; and (4) electronic tools and templates to facilitate increased identification and improved management of functional impairment. Surveys, semi-structured interviews, and electronic health record data were used to measure implementation outcomes (appropriateness, acceptability and satisfaction, feasibility, fidelity, adoption/reach, sustainability). …”
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SmartScanPCOS: A feature-driven approach to cutting-edge prediction of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome using Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Umaa Mahesswari G, Uma Maheswari P

“…This study presents an Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)-driven PCOS smart predictor, structured as a hierarchical ensemble consisting of two tiers of Random Forest classifiers following extensive analysis of seven conventional classifiers and two additional stacking ensemble classifiers. …”
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Enhancing radiographic interpretation: effects of gamification on medical students' knowledge, skills, and satisfaction — a quasi-experimental study by Zahra Karimian, Mohammad Momeni, Nahid Zarifsanaiey

“…Three assessment instruments were used: 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), 10 scenario-based cases in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), and a 21-item Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) questionnaire to evaluate student satisfaction. …”
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Traditional Chinese martial art Wushu to improve the mental state and physical fitness of students: designing space for optimal practice and training by Zhixing Tu, Lei Zhong, Jiahui Xie

“…This study investigates the impact of spatial-architectural determinants on the psychophysiological adaptation of Wushu practitioners within Chinese and European pedagogical systems.MethodsA mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative biomechanical assessments (n = 184 trainees) with qualitative ethnographic observations (24 training settings over 4-week immersion periods) and semi-structured interviews (n = 42 instructors). Architectural parameters—including ceiling height, floor elasticity, and acoustic properties—were systematically documented, alongside measurements of biomechanical performance indicators.Results and discussionChinese training environments, characterized by high ceilings (&gt;4 m) and specialized wooden flooring, correlated with superior flexibility (hip flexion: 142° ± 3.6° vs. 130° ± 3.8°; p &lt; 0.01) and cardiovascular efficiency (shuttle run: 987 ± 42 m vs. 924 ± 38 m; p &lt; 0.01). …”
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A qualitative investigation of the factors influencing eating disorder symptomology during the postpartum period by Chantelle Ecob, Debbie M Smith, Zoe Tsivos, Sarah Peters

“…The aim of this study was to develop an understanding of the factors operating in the postpartum experience that influence ED symptomology. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 women who had experience of an ED before becoming pregnant. …”
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