Comparative effectiveness and safety of insulin reference biologics versus biosimilars for types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus: Protocol for a systematic review of real-world studies. by Martin K H Ho, Araniy Santhireswaran, Tara Gomes, Muhammad Mamdani, Mina Tadrous

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The search strategy combines three key concepts: diabetes, insulin, and biosimilars. We will conduct a structured search in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts. …”
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Knowledge of self-management and asthma control among asthma patients attending a polyclinic in Western part of Singapore by Joanne H. Khor, Anna Szücs, Lay Hoon Goh

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult asthmatic patients in a public primary care clinic (polyclinic) using convenience sampling. A a structured and validated self-administered questionnaire solicited the responses of study participants. …”
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WASH improvement challenges in preschools in Eastern India by Binod Kumar Behera, Binod Kumar Patro, Manish Taywade, Mukunda Chandra Sahoo

“…According to the 2030 vision for WASH in Schools agenda for Sustainable Development Goal, governments must work on universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water.MethodsThis cross-sectional study assessed the WASH status of all the Anganwadi centers (AWCs)/Indian preschools and interviewed all the Anganwadi workers working in those centers using a semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire developed by modifying the Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar assessment questionnaire. …”
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Food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices among fish vendors in Cumilla, Bangladesh by Abdullah Al Mizan, Jewel Hossain, Md. Ashraf Hussain, Md. Jakiul Islam, Md. Abu Sayeed

“…This study examined the level of food safety knowledge and its implementation among fish sellers in the Cumilla district of Bangladesh. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire by direct interviews with 100 respondents, comprising 75 retailers and 25 wholesalers from fish markets across eight upazilas. …”
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A virtual-reality (VR) cognitive pupillometry analysis of auditory and visual phonemic awareness tasks involving ‘th’ sound variations by Mohsen Mahmoudi-Dehaki, Nasim Nasr-Esfahani

“…., rhyme recognition and sound isolation) structured around voiced and voiceless ‘th’ sounds. …”
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Nutritional knowledge and behaviours among adolescents in Calabar: Towards prevention of diet-related noncommunicable diseases by Danjuma DS, Odiba EE, Fele VO, Onyenweaku EO

“…A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 300 students from both public and private secondary schools. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection; this was analyzed using SPSS version 25. …”
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The impact of epidermolysis bullosa on quality of life and mental health by Guilherme Martins Freitas, Louise Hernandes Claure, Fabiana Antunes de Andrade, Kátia Sheylla Malta Purim

“…These results reinforce the need for early mental health screening and the integration of multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes. Implementing structured psychological support, along with comprehensive dermatological and medical management, could mitigate the burden of the disease and enhance the overall well-being of affected individuals.…”
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Developing an integrated framework for walkability assessment: A case study of Çankaya’s urban mobility by Gizem Dinç, Atila Gül, Floriana Zucaro, Carmela Gargiulo

“…In the second phase, 20 streets were selected for further analysis, with data structured into a design matrix. Expert response to this matrix was used for multivariate optimisation, employing a second-order quadratic model to determine the optimal walkability design criteria. …”
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Interprofessional Education in Health and Dental Hygiene Fields in Korea: A Scoping Review by Eun-Mi Choi, Su-Kyung Park

“…Ultimately, 23 studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed using a structured framework covering publication data, study design, program characteristics, and educational outcomes. …”

Tailoring implementation of a youth-focused mental health intervention in Sierra Leone using an implementation blueprint methodology by Alethea Desrosiers, Bidemi Carrol, Jacqueline Hayes, Fatoma Momoh, Haley Ritsema, Hannah E. Frank, Unisa Jalloh

“…We used a rapid qualitative analysis approach to analyze data. Three team members summarized transcripts based on domains aligned with the structured research questions, organized themes into a matrix, and identified and discussed key themes to arrive at consensus. …”
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURE IN OLAMABORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KOGI STATE by Silas Joshua, Blessing Omahas

“…The research was carried out with the use of well-structured questionnaire interview schedule to obtain the necessary data. …”
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Serum sCD163 levels are associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and are influenced by coffee and wine consumption: results of the Di@bet.es study. by Gemma Rojo-Martínez, Elsa Maymó-Masip, M Mar Rodríguez, Esther Solano, Albert Goday, Federico Soriguer, Sergio Valdés, Felipe Javier Chaves, Elías Delgado, Natalia Colomo, Pilar Hernández, Joan Vendrell, Matilde R Chacón

“…<h4>Research design and methods</h4>This is a cross-sectional, matched case-control study of 514 type 2 diabetes subjects and 517 controls with a Normal Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (NOGTT), using data from the Di@bet.es study. Study variables included clinical and demographic structured survey, food frequency questionnaire and physical examination. …”
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Assessment Of Awareness Level and Perception In Usage Of Plastic Bags And Its Hazards Among Secondary School Students by Mohi Ud Din, Zain Arif, Hafiz Usama Naveed, Maryam Tauseef, Nouman Yaseen, Talha Mahboob

“…Inclusion criteria were students of the 8th to 10th class and those who gave consent and filled out the questionnaire. A properly structured questionnaire was used. SPSS version 25 was used for data analysis. …”
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Predicting trajectories of coastal area vessels with a lightweight Slice-Diff self attention by Jinxu Zhang, Jin Liu, Xiliang Zhang, Lai Wei, Zhongdai Wu, Junxiang Wang

“…Recently, graph-based methods have also been used to predict trajectories, however processing graph-structured data introduces significant increase in computation. …”
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Risk Factors among Food Handlers of Food and Drinking Establishments in Woldia Town, North-East Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Daniel Getacher Feleke, Habtye Bisetegn, Getamesay Zewudu, Yohannes Alemu, Seifegebriel Teshome Feleke

“…A community-basedcross-sectional study was conducted among food handlers in Woldia town, North-East Ethiopia. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic characteristics and intestinal parasite-associated risk factors. …”
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Keratoplasty to restore vision in trachomatous corneal opacity: A literature review. by Iain Davidson, Matthew J Burton, Noopur Gupta, Amir B Kello, Jennifer Rose-Nussbaumer, Anthony W Solomon

“…However, it may hold visual rehabilitation promise for people whose needs have to date been largely ignored. More structured reporting of outcomes from centres which perform keratoplasty in TCO and a well-designed prospective study would be valuable additions to the literature.…”
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Prevalence of Pediculus humanus capitis and associated risk factors among elementary school-aged girls in Paveh, West Iran by Gona Bekri, Abdolreza Shaghaghi

“…Diagnosis was made by visual inspection. A structured questionnaire was utilized to collect data about past history of infestation and associated factors. …”
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“I don’t think there’s necessarily a one size fits all” negotiating competing priorities in nurse shift scheduling: a qualitative study by Hannah Ruth Barker, Peter Griffiths, Chiara Dall’Ora

“…Methods This qualitative study employed framework analysis, guided by the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) to understand conflict management approaches in shift scheduling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 nursing staff, five nurse managers, and six hospital directors across five diverse NHS Trusts in England. …”
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Farmer’s traditional practices in milk and milk products handling in selected districts of North Wollo, Ethiopia by Areaya Gelaw, Solomon Abegaz, Nurlgn Mohammed, Mengie Ahmed

“…A cross-sectional study was undertaken on 254 using stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using semi structured questionnaire, observation, focused group discussion. …”
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Exploring Patient and Podiatrist Perspectives of the ‘In‐Remission’ Status in Diabetes‐Related Foot Disease by Gordon Donaldson, Gordon Hendry, Ruth Barn

“…The aim of this study is to explore patient and clinician perceptions of the term ‘in‐remission’ in the context of diabetes foot disease management. Methods Semi‐structured focus groups or interviews were conducted to identify the perceptions and impact of the term ‘in‐remission’ on end users. …”
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