SPATIO-TEMPORAL CHANGE DETECTION OF URBAN GREEN SPACE AS A RESULT OF REAL ESTATE IN GREATER ACCRA REGION by Stephen Smith Ofori

“…Google Earth and QGIS software were used to process satellite data into the various landuse/landcover classes. …”
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Challenges to generating political prioritization for adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Kenya: A qualitative study. by Maricianah Atieno Onono, Claire D Brindis, Justin S White, Eric Goosby, Dan Odhiambo Okoro, Elizabeth Anne Bukusi, George W Rutherford

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We used the Shiffman and Smith policy framework consisting of four categories-actor power, ideas, political contexts, and issue characteristics-to analyse factors that have shaped political prioritization of adolescent SRH. We undertook semi-structured interviews with 14 members of adolescent SRH networks between February and April 2019 at the national level and conducted thematic analysis of the interviews.…”
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What are the Thoughts of Women Whose Husbands&rsquo; Frozen Testicular Sperm Is Thawed for in vitro Fertilization on the Day of Oocyte Retrieval? A Qualitative Study by He Y, Wei Q, Chen X, Zhang C, Wang Z

“…A cohort of 13 women undergoing oocyte retrieval on the day when thawed testicular sperm from their husbands is used for in vitro fertilization at the Reproductive Medicine Center of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, between August and October 2024, were chosen as participants for this study. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study on Micronutrient Adequacy and Associated Factors among School-Going Adolescent Girls by Priyanka Pareek, Aparna Thorat, Chethana Chandrasekar

“…A simple random-sampling technique was used to select the study participants. A structured questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic profiles and other factors. …”
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Risk factors of acute coronary syndrome among patients admitted to cardiac care units at governmental hospitals in the Gaza Strip: Case- control study by Tareq Khattab, Yousef Aljeesh

“…Methods: An analytical case-control study was conducted from February to September 2023, involving 300 participants (100 cases and 200 controls) selected by quota sampling from governmental hospitals in the Gaza Strip. The data were collected using structured interviews and questionnaires. …”
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Pictogram comprehension and medication-use literacy among undergraduate students: a cross-sectional survey study by Kritsanee Saramunee, Bunleu Sungthong, Chatmanee Taengthonglang, Wiraphol Phimarn

“…This study assessed the understanding of USP-DI pictograms and medication-use literacy, and explored factors associated with pictogram comprehension.Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire was conducted among 637 university students between August 2023 and April 2024. …”
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‘I am a father but not pregnant’: a qualitative analysis of the perspectives of pregnant couples on male partner role during pregnancy care in Bamenda, Cameroon by Lily Haritu Foglabenchi, Heidi Stöckl, Tanya Marchant

“…We conducted 68 semi-structured interviews (SSIs) and three focus group discussions (FGDs) with purposively selected pregnant women (n = 38 SSIs; n = 2, FGD) and male partners (n = 30 SSIs; n = 1, FGD) in an urban hospital in the North West Regional capital—Bamenda. …”
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A behaviour change intervention promoting physical activity following dysvascular amputation: Protocol for a pilot study. by Crystal MacKay, Diana Zidarov, Brian Chan, Steven Dilkas, Sander L Hitzig, Andresa R Marinho-Buzelli, Amanda L Mayo, Michael W Payne, Amy Schneeberg, Julia O Totosy de Zepetnek, Dalton Wolfe, José Zariffa, Audrey Zucker-Levin, Susan Jaglal, Brittany Pousett, Heather Underwood, William C Miller

“…Secondary measures include patient reported outcome measures of physical activity, mobility, depression, social participation, balance confidence and quality of life. Semi-structured interviews will explore feasibility and acceptability of the intervention to participants and peers.…”
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Peculiarities of Social Functioning of Patients With Vascular Dementia, Complicated by Hallucinator-Paranoid Disorders by Shevchenko-Bitensky K.

“…The study used an integrated approach, which was implemented using the clinical and psychopathological method, supplemented by the use of psychometric scales: Global Assessment Functionally (GAF)); Psychiatric Disability Assessment Schedule – WHO) (DAS)); Bristol’s Activity Dayly Life Scale (BADL)); scale of structured interview “Assessment of the patient’s family support resource”; Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer Disease (BEHAVE -AD)). …”
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Fields2Benchmark: An open-source benchmark for coverage path planning methods in agriculture by Gonzalo Mier, Ana María Casado Faulí, João Valente, Sytze de Bruin

“…Outputs are recorded as structured numerical data and visual representations to facilitate detailed analysis. …”
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Incidence and Management of Severe Muscle and Tendon Injuries in Elite Korean Badminton Players: A Focus on Gender-Specific Patterns by Munku Song, Sangcheol Yoo, Kwangnam Kim, Chaofan Chen

“…METHODS This study included 126 athletes aged 19–23 years with an average age of 21.1±1.4 years, providing 135 injury data points (65 male and 70 female). Participants were asked to describe their experiences with muscle and tendon injuries that limited training participation for more than one month during their athletic careers, as well as their post-injury management practices, through structured interviews. …”
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Evaluating the impact of e-registration and mHealth on institutional delivery in hazard-prone areas of Bangladesh: A protocol for a non-randomized controlled cluster trial. by Anika Tasneem Chowdhury, Sabrina Jabeen, Zeeba Zahra Sultana, Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman, Shams El Arifeen, Ahmed Hossain

“…We will conduct an open-label, two-arm, non-randomized controlled cluster trial for six months and use three hazard-prone areas for intervention and another three hazard-prone areas for control. We will collect data at baseline and end-line of the study period using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Assessment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs use and its complications among pediatric patients at a private tertiary care hospital in Malaysia by Ju Yee Cassandra Low, Palanisamy Sivanandy, Pravinkumar Vishwanath Ingle, Priya Manirajan

“…While the prescribing pattern of NSAIDs appears appropriate, there is a rising trend in drug-related complications. Structured educational intervention programmes are needed to improve the prescribing pattern of NSAIDs in healthcare settings and ensure the safety of pediatric patients.…”
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DIGITAL AND NON-DIGITAL GAMES IN YOUNG LEARNER EFL CLASSROOMS AT WARTIME IN UKRAINE by Ilona Huszti, Enikő Nagy-Kolozsvári, Márta Fábián

“…Findings revealed that in the current war-torn Ukraine most frequently preference is demonstrated for conventional games which are played within the structured environment of the English classroom. These games were perceived by YLs as a means offering them to alleviate the burdens of everyday stress while simultaneously facilitating lively and engaging peer interaction in English. …”
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Views, feelings, and thoughts of first-time mothers regarding breastfeeding in public: a qualitative study by Aslıhan Aksu, Ruveyda-Sultan Darğın, Gülnisa Küpelikılıç

“…This qualitative descriptive study was conducted using in-depth, semi-structured interviews at Kahramanmaras Sütcü İmam University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Türkiye between May and September 2024. …”
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Implementation outcomes of 1-3-7 focus investigation for malaria in a low transmission setting in Southern Province, Zambia: A mixed methods study. by Anne C Martin, Japhet Matoba, Caison Sing'anga, Mukuma Lubinda, Sydney Mweetwa, Xinyue Chen, Ignatius Banda, Busiku Hamainza, Harry Hamapumbu, Edgar Simulundu, William J Moss, Southern and Central Africa International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research

“…Selected outcomes were fidelity, efficiency, feasibility, equity, and acceptability, assessed via program metadata and semi-structured interviews with program personnel. Fidelity was moderate with 61% of cases reported. …”
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Determinants of Men’s Involvement in Maternity Care in Dodoma Region, Central Tanzania by Nyasiro S. Gibore, Mangi J. Ezekiel, Alfred Meremo, Mariam J. Munyogwa, Stephen M. Kibusi

“…This cross-sectional survey used multistage sampling in four districts of Dodoma Region to select 966 married men participants aged 18 years and above. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Perceptions and acceptability of co-administered albendazole, ivermectin and azithromycin mass drug administration, among the health workforce and recipient communities in Ethiopia... by Scott McPherson, Dereje Geleta, Getinet Tafese, Temesgen Tafese, Sinkinesh Behaksira, Hiwot Solomon, Birhanu Oljira, Hirpa Miecha, Lalisa Gemechu, Kaleab Debebe, Biruck Kebede, Teshome Gebre, Fikreab Kebede, Fikre Seife, Fentahun Tadesse, Belete Mammo, Abraham Aseffa, Anthony W Solomon, David C W Mabey, Michael Marks, Endalamaw Gadisa

“…Our qualitative study was nested within a cluster randomized non-inferiority safety trial of combined ivermectin, albendazole and azithromycin MDA. Using semi-structured question guides, we conducted 16 key informant interviews with selected individuals involved in implementing MDA within the participating district. …”
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Towards Equitable Diabetes Care: A Global Perspective on Quality Measurement Exchange by Alon Rasooly, Orly Manor, Ruitai Shao, Moriah E. Ellen, Nadav Davidovitch

“…Employing a realist evaluation methodology, we conducted database searches for peer-reviewed articles, international organizations’ documents, and country-level reports. Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with corresponding authors. …”
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Assessing the relationship between teaching quality and satisfaction with clinical teachers among medical students: a correlational cross-sectional study by Keyvan Amini, Meisam Salehzadeh, Reza Noktehsanj

“…We propose that clinical educators implement structured feedback mechanisms to improve educational conditions that encourage ongoing student communication. …”
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