Cardiovascular diseases health literacy among Italian navy personnel: A cross-sectional survey by L. Rondinini, V. Di Fiore, M. Pasquale, G. Cruschelli, D. Rocchi, F. Baglivo, A. Baggiani, A.D. Porretta

“…They were surveyed using a structured questionnaire divided into two parts. It was designed to elicit open-ended and closed-ended responses on their knowledge of CVD, its risk factors, and associated diagnostic thresholds. …”
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Definition, management, and training in impacted fetal head at cesarean birth: a national survey of maternity professionals by Katie Cornthwaite, Pauline Hewitt, Jan W. van derScheer, Imogen A. F. Brown, Jenni Burt, Eliane Dufresne, Mary Dixon‐Woods, Tim Draycott, ABC Contributor Group, Thiscovery Authorship Group, Rachna Bahl

“…These findings can inform a program of work to improve care, including use of structured management algorithms and simulation‐based multi‐professional training.…”
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Digital Technology Use among Preschool Children in Ondo State: Types and Extent by Cynthia Onuegbu, Ezeda P. Kalu, Esther Olayinka Akibu, Ujunwa Evelyn, Oluchi Seraphine

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using means, standard deviations, and t-tests at 0.05 significance level. …”
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Assessment of Flood Mitigation Strategies: A Case Study of the Aït Athmane Center in the Errachidia Region by Kadiri Abdelhakim, Essafraoui Badre, Messaoudi Badre, Aït Lahssaine Ismail, Ait Said Brahim, El Ouali Mohamed, Kabiri Lahcen

“…These primarily involve simple mechanical adjustments such as constructing gabion weirs, raising retaining walls along the Wadi's banks, and creating crossing structures.…”
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Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior on Mammography Performance in Iranian Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial Study by Zahra Khazir, Mohammad ali Morowatisharifabad, Behnaz Enjezab, Aliakbar Vaezi, Hossein Fallahzadeh

“…Data collection tools consisted of a demographic information questionnaire, knowledge, and researcher-made questionnaire based on the TPB structures. The intervention was held in four 45 minute sessions for four weeks. …”
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An overview of biopesticide regulatory frameworks in selected countries in Southern Africa by Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha, Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha, Dorothy Kyampaire, Chrian Marciale, Stella Simiyu-Wafukho, Stella Simiyu-Wafukho, Chifundo Chinyama, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Grace Kinyanjui, Grace Kinyanjui, Dennis Ndolo

“…The study details the stages of bill passage, from initial drafting and introduction to presidential assent, highlighting variations in parliamentary structures, public participation, and the role of subsidiary legislation. …”
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The effectiveness of a 12-week sport nutrition education intervention on female volleyball players performance by Bharathi Palani, Yeddanapalli Chinniah Louis Raj, Yuliya Kalmykova, Swamynathan Sanjaykumar, Svitlana Korsun

“…Material and Methods: Employing a single-group pre- and post-test design, 30 participants underwent the SNEI, consisting of structured educational sessions covering topics such as energy intake, macronutrients, and hydration. …”
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Awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus, vaccine acceptability and cervical cancer among college students in Saudi Arabia by Baraa Alghalyini, Abdul Rehman Zia Zaidi, Sultan Ayoub Meo, Zainudheen Faroog, Marukh Rashid, Samar Saad Alyousef, Yara Yahya Al-Bargi, Shams Abdulrazaq Albader, Shorouq Abdulrahman Ayed Alharthi, Haifa Abdulkareem Almuhanna

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and September 2023 among 442 students in Saudi Arabia using a structured questionnaire to assess their knowledge and awareness of HPV, HPV vaccination, and cervical cancer. …”
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Biochemical and psychological markers of fatigue and recovery in mixed martial arts athletes during strength and conditioning training by Joanna Ostapiuk-Karolczuk, Hanna Dziewiecka, Patryk Bojsa, Mirosława Cieślicka, Monika Zawadka-Kunikowska, Kaźmierczak Wojciech, Anna Kasperska

“…This study aimed to assess temporal changes in biochemical and psychological fatigue and recovery markers during a structured 3-week strength and conditioning training program in professional MMA athletes. …”
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Psychosocial consequences of xylazine and implications for harm reduction services by Marina Plesons, William H. Eger, Erika L. Crable, Maia H. Hauschild, Corbin C. McElrath, Cyrus Owens, David W. Forrest, Angela R. Bazzi, Naida De Los Santos, Hansel E. Tookes, Tyler S. Bartholomew

“…Methods: We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 17 PWUD and 8 staff at a syringe services program in Miami, FL from June–July 2023. …”
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Awareness of breast cancer and perceived barriers to breast screening methods: a community based cross-sectional study among women in Yemen by Gamil Othman, Faisal Ali, Maria Mudathir, Heba Almoliky, Maria Al-qahtani, Nora Alezzi, Nosibah Ameen, Doa’a Anwar Ibrahim, Mohammed Mohammed Battah, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim

“…However, challenges arise in combating breast cancer in Yemen due to the lack of patient registries, national strategies, and structured cancer treatment plans. Objective This research sought to evaluate the awareness levels of breast cancer and the perceived obstacles to breast cancer screening among adult Yemeni women. …”
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Hallmarks of nursing students exhibiting unsafe clinical practices: a qualitative study by Akram Ghahramanian, Mostafa Ghasempour, Vahid Zamanzadeh, Leila Valizadeh, Laura A. Killam, Majid Purabdollah, Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi

“…Data collection was performed through purposive sampling and semi structured interviews. Data analysis was performed via conventional qualitative content analysis via MAXQDA10 software. …”
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HTS analysis of resistance induction against PPV by four hairpin constructs in Nicotiana benthamiana Domin by Maryam Ghaderi Sohi, Kahraman Gürcan, Saffet Teber, Mikail Akbulut, Yazgan Tunç, Mehmet Yaman, Ali Khadivi, Azam Nikbakht-Dehkordi, Harun Karcı, Burak Özgören, Vahid Roumi

“…The potential of hairpin structures in the production of siRNAs and miRNAs in both wild-type and transgenic plants was compared by small RNA high-throughput sequencing. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice levels of Fulani milk processors toward milk contamination and hygiene in Northern Oyo State, Nigeria by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Aminullah Ajiyobiojo Azeez, Mutiat Adenike Adetona, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Damilola Christiana Olawoye, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…Demographic characteristics, personal hygiene practices, and milk handling procedures were evaluated using structured questionnaires. While 51.0% of respondents demonstrated adequate knowledge of milk contamination and 63.5% showed positive attitudes toward prevention, only 35.8% implemented acceptable hygiene practices. …”
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Citizen Science Identification of Isolated Blue Stellar Systems in the Virgo Cluster by Swapnaneel Dey, Michael G. Jones, David J. Sand, Nicolas Mazziotti, Steven Janowiecki, Gregory R. Zeimann, Paul Bennet

“…Most candidates are concentrated in relatively dense regions, roughly following filamentary structures within the cluster, but avoiding its center. …”
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Interpersonal and systemic factors in initiating, developing and maintaining collaborations between European neurosurgical departments and institutions in low-resources settings: A... by Nicolò Marchesini, Vicki M. Butenschoen, Andreas K. Demetriades, Said Idrissa Ahmada, Fazlul Hoque, Thomas Kapapa, Patrick D. Kamalo, Pablo González-López, Rupavathana Mahesperan, Ondra Petr, Wilco Peul, Nicephorus Boniface Rutabasibwa, Ellianne J. dos Santos Rubio, Abenezer Tirsit Aklilu, Jake Timothy, Enoch O. Uche, Magnus Tisell

“…Material and methods: We conducted a prospective qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with fourteen matched neurosurgeons—seven from European centers and seven from LMIC institutions—engaged in such collaborations. …”
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Situation analysis of gum Arabic producers associations (GAPAs) under IAMDP, Sudan by Muneer Elyas Siddig Eltahir, Faisal Ismail Musa, Elmugheira Mockarram Ibrahim Mohammed, Ahmed Abdallah Adam Mohamed

“…Primary data was collected through a social survey where direct interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and observations (tapping practices, storage facilities, and other). The structured questionnaires were developed and distributed among the participants for detailed-data collection. …”
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Experiences and outcomes of older adults with obesity transitioning from gym- to home-based resistance training due to COVID-19 lockdowns: a mixed-methods analysis of a RCT by Costas Glavas, Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Carrie-Anne Ng, Peter R. Ebeling, Elena S. George, Robin M. Daly, Belinda R. Beck, Paul Jansons, David Scott

“…Results Participants’ experiences and perspectives regarding the HOME program encompassed various elements including accessibility, accountability, maintaining physical activity levels, motivation, support from health care professionals, openness to telehealth videoconferencing for support, engagement, lack of equipment, supervision and a structured routine. …”
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Sexually Transmitted Infection knowledge and risky behaviours among Albanian university students: findings from a cross-sectional study by Lumturi Merkuri, Erda Qorri, Xhini Rizaj, Busra Emir, Leidon Shapo

“…Methodology: Conducted between April - May 2023, our study surveyed 671 students using a structured questionnaire based on established guidelines. …”
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Cybersecurity Framework: Addressing Resiliency in Welsh SMEs for Digital Transformation and Industry 5.0 by Nisha Rawindaran, Ambikesh Jayal, Edmond Prakash

“…Integrated with the CGF, the framework promotes structured, ongoing improvements across organizational, technological, and human domains. …”
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