Framework for whole life cycle assessment of geotechnical engineering projects by Aisha Faruqi, Alissa Kendall, Caitlyn A Hall

“…The framework is appropriate for existing and future structures and cases where, for example, foundational support is needed or where geologic hazards (e.g. earthquakes) are a concern. …”
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Facilitators and barriers of wet nursing: a qualitative study with implications for emergencies by Khadija Abdelrahmman, Bindi Borg, Karleen Gribble, Seema Mihrshahi

“…Implementing wet nursing programs can be in line with supporting good breastfeeding practices in emergencies. …”
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The healthcare professionals’ role in older adults’ road safety in primary care settings in Canada: a qualitative study by Camille Savoie, Philippe Voyer, Suzanne Bouchard, Martin Lavallière

“…Methods Within a descriptive qualitative design, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 27 primary healthcare professionals (registered nurses (n = 16), occupational therapists (n = 7), and family physicians (n = 4)). …”
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Determination of Medical Faculty Clinical Students' Attitudes Towards Patient Safety: A Mixed Design Study by Yasemin Güner, Kübra Yilmaz, Dilan Yurtseven, Tuğçe Mümin

“…Quantitative data were collected from 125 students. Then, semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with six students from each class. …”
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Teachers' Understanding of Play-Based Learning Implementation on Students' Achievement by Onesme Niyibizi, John Peter Kazinyirako, Jean Baptiste Gasigwa, Anne Marie Mukeshimana, Jean Nepomuscene Singirankabo, Cyprien Bintunimana, Vedaste Mutarutinya

“…Employing a qualitative approach, the study utilized semi-structured interviews to investigate into the dynamics of play-based learning. …”
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Association of air quality parameters and socio-demographic towards the human health in India using regression analysis by Stephen Chellakan, Muhammad Abrar Ul Haq, Farheen Akram, Gazi Md Nurul Islam, Vinodh Natarajan

“…Face-to-face interviews were conducted to collect primary data from selected 300 households using a structured questionnaire in rural and urban areas in India. …”
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The health care needs of multidimensional frail elderly patients with multimorbidity in primary health-care settings: a qualitative study by Linlin Zhao, Bingjie Chang, Qinghua Hu, Xiaolei Chen, Juan Du, Shuang Shao

“…Methods This study was conducted using a qualitative approach involving semi-structured interviews of 21 participants at the Outpatient clinic, in four primary health care institutions (PHCIs), Beijing, China. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE: MODERN CHALLENGES AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL GROWTH by Alla Durdas, Tetiana Harbuza, Yuliia Radchenko, Hanna Starosta, Yelyzaveta Holohudina

“…The study highlights various ways to continued professional growth, including participation in international collaboration, initiatives of academic exchange, virtual learning environments and institutional programs of efficiency growth. The article also reaffirms the importance of structured, reflective and continuous professional development in ensuring high quality of foreign language teaching in a global academic landscape. …”

Applying the FAIR Principles to Open Educational Resources: A Semantic Similarity Approach to Improve Resource Discovery by Farzaneh Sadeghi, Auriol Degbelo, Carsten Kessler, Reza Zolnouri

“…We constructed a knowledge graph of approximately 500 FAIR OER, each annotated with structured metadata using the Schema.org vocabulary and made accessible through a SPARQL endpoint. …”
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Parental first aid literacy in epistaxis: do parents know what to do? by Alya AlZabin, Ebtesam Almajed, Reem AlTamimi, Nuwayyir Abdullah Alqasimi, Yasser Albalawi, Nasser AlWehaibi

“…This study assessed parental literacy in epistaxis first aid and its correlation with sociodemographic factors.MethodsA cross-sectional online study was conducted from May to June 2023, targeting parents of children aged ≤12 years across Saudi Arabia. Using a structured questionnaire, data on demographic characteristics and epistaxis first aid knowledge were collected from 777 participants. …”
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Key and evolving needs of service providers in women’s harm reduction centers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Azam Rahmani, Maryam Janatolmakan, Elham Rezaei, Malihe Tabarrai

“…Data were gathered through semi-structured face-to-face interviews conducted with ten service providers employed in women’s harm reduction centers situated across three Iranian provinces (Tehran, Khuzestan, and Kermanshah) between January and May 2023. …”
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Smartphones through children’s eyes: perceived benefits and educational considerations by Mirari Gaztañaga, Nahia Idoiaga-Mondragon, Idoia Legorburu Fernandez, Amaia Eiguren Munitis

“…The study highlights the need for early digital education programs that promote balanced and responsible use. …”
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Albanian university students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 infection and vaccine: A cross-sectional study by Lumturi Merkuri, Edmond Puca, Fatjona Kamberi, Ilir Alimehmeti, Erda Qorri, Xhejni Borshi

“…Methodology: An online survey was conducted among Albanian university students during April-May 2022, to collect information on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19, through a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 906 students, 72.8% females, were included in it. 93.4% of participants knew the ways of transmission of COVID-19; 92.5% had information about preventive measures, but only 30% knew about quarantine and 37.0% knew vaccination as a preventive measure. …”
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OSH Management in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Bibliometric Review by Sofia Afifah Hazemi, Noor Diana Abdul Majid, Mirta Widia, Hanida Abdul Aziz

“…This study addresses the lack of thematic synthesis and trend forecasting by offering a structured overview of the field's intellectual landscape. …”
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Cemiplimab-Induced Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome in a Patient With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Back by Shapoo Nidha MD, Rehman Abdul MD, Mattana Joseph MD, Jen-Chin Wang MD, Gotlieb Vladimir MD

“…Cemiplimab is a programmed death receptor-1 inhibitor that has been approved for the treatment of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). …”
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DH-plant production in culture of unpollinated ovules of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) by E. A. Domblides, N. A. Shmykova, S. N. Belov, I. B. Korottseva, A. V. Soldatenko

“…Highest number of embryo-like structures in all accessions developed from ovaries 2.1-2.6 cm long. …”
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Factors influencing timely diagnosis of autism in China: an application of Andersen’s behavioral model of health services use by Zhuoqing Li, Xuejing Niu, Patrick C. M. Wong, Huanyu Zhang, Li Wang

“…Additionally, there is an urgent need for specialized autism training for healthcare professionals, the development of structured referral systems, and the expansion of telehealth solutions to ensure equitable access to diagnosis services across regions. …”
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The Impact of High Labour Turnover on Students Performance in Private Higher Institutions of Learning in Kabale District: A Case Study of African College of Commerce and Technology... by Kemigisha, Maryshivan

“…Additionally, stakeholders should establish structured career growth opportunities for employees, including mentorship programs, training sessions, and workshops aimed at developing specific skills that align with both personal and institutional goals. …”
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Factors associated with client satisfaction and implementation challenges for community-based health insurance in Ethiopia: beneficiaries' perspectives by Habtamu Negesse, Tarekegn Negese, Shewayirga Assalf, Abdu Oumer, Kedir Nuredin, Tewkel Reshid, Kedir Teji Roba, Kedir Teji Roba

“…The quantitative part employed structured questionnaires, and interviews were conducted among a random sample of 782 CBHI beneficiaries using the pretested and validated Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency (EHIA) tool holding multiple dimensions, to measure client satisfaction level and quality. …”
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Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Competence in Managing Preeclampsia at Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani city by Amani Fadhil Abbas, Peshwaz Abdulrahman Ahmed, Nazera Salam Mena Qadir, Khanda Gharib Aziz

“…Around 56% of nurses reported participating in workshops or programs related to preeclampsia in the obstetrics field. …”
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