Satisfactory levels of functionality and quality of life in caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder: is this possible? by Mariana Troesch, Sarah Prates, Stella Sarmento, Thiago Cerqueira-Silva, Gabriela Léda-Rêgo, Caroline Dallalana, Juliana S. Casqueiro, Paula Studart-Bottó, Ângela Miranda-Scippa

“…The following instruments were applied: a clinical and sociodemographic questionnaire, the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus, and the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis II Personality Disorders. …”
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Network Coordinator Perceptions of Early Childhood Community Systems Building and Development Efforts by Tuyet Mai Ha Hoang, Brandie Bentley, Karen V. Jenkins, Crystal A. Reinhart, Gloria A. Sugg, Karen M. Tabb

“…<b>Methods</b>: We conducted two focus group interviews with 10 participants who worked as network coordinators in public health district offices. A semi-structured focus group interview guide was used to examine community coordinators’ perceptions related to lessons learned with community systems development efforts around early childhood outcomes. …”
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Professional motivations and perceptions of senior dental students in the distance education period during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic by Cansu Özsin Özler, Cansu Atalay, Ece Meral, Meryem Uzamış Tekçiçek, Bahar Güçiz Doğan, Esra Ergin

“…Some improvements should be structured in terms of preventive dentistry issues, both for dental education and dental health service aspects.…”
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Ecological and epidemiological features of the distribution of toxoplasmosis in the territory of Dagestan by A. N. Dzhalilova, T. V. Tsarueva, D. N. Dzhalilova, M. S. Saidov, G. M. Gaziev, R. I. Isaeva, A. M. Kasumova, A. M. Mollaeva, B. M. Saidova

“…Identification of the sources of toxoplasma invasion was undertaken structured around regionally‐oriented methods for the prevention of the disease. …”
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AI Literacy Among University Students: A Comparative Study of Three Countries&#x2014;Slovenia, Croatia, and India by Maja Rozman, Dijana Oreski, Arun Elias, Minnu F. Pynadath, Polona Tominc

“…The sample comprised 471 students from the business studies programmes in Slovenia, Croatia and India. Data were collected through a structured online questionnaire, and statistical analyses utilized descriptive statistics and independent samples proportions to identify significant differences in AI literacy levels across the three countries. …”
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Preparation of astaxanthin/zeaxanthin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for enhanced bioavailability: Characterization-, stability-and permeability study by Radić Kristina, Barbosa Ana Isabel, Reis Salette, Marijan Marijan, Lima Sofia Antunes Costa, Čepo Dubravka Vitali

“…The aim of this work was to develop ASTA- and ZEA-loaded nano-structured lipid carriers (NLCs) that would protect them against degradation and improve their intestinal stability/permeability. …”
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COVID-19 pandemic and food security: Strategic agricultural budget allocation in Indonesia by Akbar Akbar, Rahim Darma, Andi Irawan, Mahyuddin, Feryanto Feryanto, Rida Akzar

“…The study contributes to the policy landscape by offering a structured agricultural budgeting framework and policy recommendations aimed at mitigating disruptions, enhancing productivity, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. …”
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Transformer based models with hierarchical graph representations for enhanced climate forecasting by T. Bhargava Ramu, Raviteja Kocherla, G. N. V. G. Sirisha, V. Lakshmi Chetana, P. Vidya Sagar, R. Balamurali, Nanditha Boddu

“…The model integrates three key components: Spatial-Temporal Fusion Module (STFM) to capture spatiotemporal dependencies, Hierarchical Graph Representation and Analysis (HGRA) to model structured climate relationships, and Dynamic Temporal Graph Attention Mechanism (DT-GAM) to enhance temporal feature extraction. …”
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Scrolling to Success: A Systematic Analysis of Social Media&#x2019;s Role in Scholarly Communications by Nur Syazwani Ahmad, Ali Fauzi, Samsul Farid Samsuddin, Shamshul Bahri

“…This pioneering review offers a structured framework for understanding digital scholarship practices within Asia, thereby highlighting critical research gaps and providing strategic directions for enhancing scholarly communication through these rapidly evolving platforms. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, barriers and uptake rate of influenza virus vaccine among children from 6 months to 5 years of age in Jordan: a multicentric cross-sectional study by Munir Abu-Helalah, Nadine N. Abdelhadi, Mohammad Al-Hanaktah, Amro Asfour, Mea’ad Harahsheh, Rand Abu Mahfouz, Shahed Altarawneh, Mary Almadani, Lekaa Al Mughrabi

“…Children aged 6 months to five years, have been identified as the highest risk group for influenza complications, therefore, it is essential to ensure a high uptake rate of influenza vaccine amongst this age group. Methods A structured questionnaire based on the Health Belief Model was used to collect data from parents through face-to-face interview on influenza vaccine uptake among children from 6 months to 5 years of age in Jordan. …”
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Family perceptions of prematurity, neurodevelopment, and early intervention: a qualitative study by Nathália de Figueiredo Silva, Francelio Silva de Sousa Júnior, Beatriz de Oliveira Silva, Roseany Cavalcante da Silva, Hanna Lettícia Oliveira Lima, Carolina Daniel de Lima-Alvarez, Silvana Alves Pereira

“…Methodology This exploratory, descriptive, and qualitative study involved two focus groups and ten semi-structured interviews with family members of premature infants across three neonatal care settings: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Kangaroo Care Unit, and Follow-up Clinic. …”
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Physical exercise barriers and needs in adults with congenital heart disease: a qualitative study by Robert M Kauling, Marjolein Snaterse, Nienke ter Hoeve, Daniëlle Robbers-Visser, Madoka Sunamura, Yara F Langeveld, Annemien van den Bosch, Jasmijn C van Groen, Harald T. Jorstad

“…Two needs were identified: (1) personalised, disease-specific exercise information and advice and (2) structured support and guidance from healthcare professionals.Conclusions People with ACHD face multiple barriers to engaging in physical exercise. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of self-care in adults with pre-diabetes: a directed qualitative content analysis by Mozhgan Jokar, Mitra Zandi, Abbas Ebadi, Amir Abbas Momenan, Mohammad Rostamkhani

“…The experiences of adults with prediabetes (39 people) and healthcare workers (6 people) were assessed through individual, face-to-face, semi-structured interviews lasting between 30 and 45 min for four months, from June to November 2023. …”
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Exploring sleep behaviour in esports and factors associated with sleep quality by Andrew Kidcaff, Tristan Coulter, Craig McNulty, Remco Polman

“…Insights into behavioural and scheduling differences in esports can inform the development of structured training and sleep routines that enhance player performance and recovery.…”
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Understanding Patient Needs for Quality Health Services at Primary Healthcare After the Covid-19 Pandemic by Sudirman Sudirman, Saiful Ambodale, Niluh Desy Purnama Sari, Subardin. AB, Ni Kadek Armini

“…Methods: This study using a quantitative descriptive design influenced by Donabedian's quality framework, the study examined variables such as effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness, timeliness, safety, and equity. Data were collected from 44 patients through structured interviews and analyzed using Anova to explore the variability and significance of service quality dimensions. …”
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The Relationship Between Fast Food Consumption and Obesity Among Adults at Pekan Labuhan Health Center, Medan, Indonesia by Fauzan Azmi Hasti Habibi Samosir, Kamila Harisah Qalbi, Vincent Wijaya, Kathy Kathy, Yesindi Nakita Miadi, Monica Dwi Putri, Juliandi Harahap

“…An analytical cross-sectional study involved adult participants at the Pekan Labuhan Community Health Center in Medan who met specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were obtained through structured interviews to assess the frequency of fast food consumption, alongside anthropometric measurements, including body weight, height, and calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI). …”
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Pharmacist-led education intervention to improve pulmonary tuberculosis treatment adherence through the Health Belief Model in Malaysia: a study protocol for a randomized controlle... by Rabbiya Ahmad, Siti Maisharah Sheikh Ghadzi, Irfhan Ali Bin Hyder Ali, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Amer Hayat Khan

“…The pharmacist-led educational intervention will be structured around the Health Belief Model framework to systematically address psychological determinants of adherence. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of toxocariasis in beef calves in Pandak, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study by Widodo Suwito, Andriani Andriani, Eni Kusumaningtyas, Roza Azizah Primatika, Raden Bambang Heryanto

“…Risk factors such as age, sex, breed, body condition score (BCS), feces consistency, type of cage, weaning age, number of beef cattle per cage, and cage flooring material were collected using a structured questionnaire. Eggs per gram of feces (EPG) were quantified using the McMaster technique, and the total EPG count was categorized as light, moderate, or heavy. …”
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Hammer Grain Crushers: Classification and Efficiency Assessment by Artem A. Mezenov, Nikolai N. Grigorev, Nikolai I. Kashevarov

“…The classification was structured as a table of technical and economic indicators for different types and brands. …”
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Socio-demographic and relationship parameters that affect performance among teacher training college employees in Kenya by Miriti Justine Majau, Lucy Kirima, Mirriam Nzivo, Simon Thuranira, Nancy Budambula

“…The study participants were selected through proportionate stratified sampling. A structured self-administered questionnaire was utilized to collect data. …”
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