Determinants of Asset Ownership Among Households in Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria by Victoria Nkan, Blessing Thomas, Ngozi Nwonye

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from 400 respondents using structured questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Identifying the reproductive health indicators for population policies worldwide: a scoping review by Mahshid Taheri, Efat Mohamadi, Hakimeh Mostafavi, Alireza Olyaeemanesh, Amirhossein Takian

“…This review has categorized existing indicators to provide a structured framework for evaluating population policies. …”
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Factors influencing the resilience of clinical education in general medicine in Iran: a qualitative content analysis study by Katayoun Jalali, Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh, Seyed Aliakbar Faghihi, Ali Asghar Hayat, Rita Rezaee

“…The data collection process was conducted from September 2023 to April 2024 through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed, and data analysis was accomplished according to the steps proposed by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). …”
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A qualitative study of family caregivers’ experiences in caring for breast cancer patients by Hamideh Zahedi, Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mina Hosseinzadeh

“…Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured individual interviews using an interview guide. …”
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Epidemiological Aspects of Monitoring the Sensitivity of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Strains by N. Kh. Otamuratova, G. K. Abdukhalilova, D. R. Akhmedova, Yu. A. Tursunova

“…Conclusion. In the general structure of microorganisms of the hospital, Staphylococcus aureus strains prevailed (50%). …”
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Revealing the impact of social exchange theory on financial performance: a systematic review of the mediating role of human resource performance by Omar Rajâa, Amal Mekkaoui

“…For instance, companies can develop structured support programs for employees, establish transparent and fair procedural frameworks, and foster a culture of trust through consistent and ethical leadership. …”
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Epigenetic Modifiers to Treat Retinal Degenerative Diseases by Evgenya Y. Popova, Lisa Schneper, Aswathy Sebastian, Istvan Albert, Joyce Tombran-Tink, Colin J. Barnstable

“…To extend our findings, we tested the hypothesis that this effect was due to altered chromatin structure by using a range of inhibitors of chromatin condensation to prevent photoreceptor degeneration in the rd10 mouse model. …”
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Dysphagia in pediatric intensive care unit patients (review) by I. A. Lisitsa, Yu. S. Aleksandrovich, A. N. Zavyalova, O. V. Lisovskii, S. A. Razumov

“…The review analyzes the causes, features of diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia in pediatric patients with PIСS. 5 groups of causes in the structure of PIСS that can lead to the development of dysphagia were considered: infectious-trophic, vegetative-metabolic, neuromuscular, emotional-cognitivecomplications and decreased quality of life compared to the premorbid level. …”
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Can non-timber forest products (NTFPs) contribute to the sustainable livelihoods of rural communities? Case study: Central Zagros, Iran by Sohrab Moradi, Naser Ahmadi Sani, Majid Pato

“…The research tool was a semi-structured questionnaire that was completed through face-to-face interviews. …”
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Use and perception of generative artificial intelligence in traditional Korean medicine education: A cross-sectional survey of undergraduate students in Korea by Seungwon Shin, Jihyun Sang, Ji-sun You

“…Background: This study aimed to examine the usage, awareness, and satisfaction related to generative AI (GenAI) among undergraduate students at a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) college in Korea and to identify factors associated with GenAI use and satisfaction. Methods: A structured questionnaire consisting of 56 items across six domains was administered, covering demographics, general and TKM-specific GenAI use, satisfaction, educational experiences, and future expectations. …”
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Self-management strategies and care needs of patients with persistent depressive disorder and their informal caregivers: a multi-perspectives qualitative interview study by Ericka C. Solis, Ingrid V. E. Carlier, Noëlle G. A. Kamminga, Noëlle G. A. Kamminga, Albert M. van Hemert

“…Preferably, the intervention should involve the patient’s informal caregiver.MethodsTo gain insight into the healthcare needs of PDD patients and their caregivers and to facilitate the implementation of a self-management program, we conducted individual semi-structured interviews with 28 PDD patients and 9 informal caregivers regarding their self-management/coping and needs. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA by O. J. Yusuf, L. K. Olatinwo, O. E. Aiyedun

“…This study investigated the effects of climate change on the livelihoods and adaptation strategies of rural women in Kwara State, Nigeria, analyzing data from 124 women farmers through a structured questionnaire and employing descriptive statistics and regression analysis. …”
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First rangewide density estimate of the endemic and isolated Luangwa giraffe in Zambia by Catherine Sun, Frederike Otten, Rigardt Hoffman, Courtney Marneweck, Howard Maimbo, Charles-Albert Petre, Dusty Joubert, Tom Riffel, Matthew S. Becker, Stephanie Fennessy, Julian Fennessy, Michael B. Brown

“…However, sparse monitoring since the early 1900s has limited inferences about population size, structure, and range. To address this, we conducted the most spatially extensive and systematic survey to date of Luangwa giraffe across its distribution, extending survey effort 120 km south of their officially recognized extent. …”
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Nicotine Addiction Treatment Summary by Michał Hofman, Julia Janecka, Filip Nadolny, Alicja Śniatała, Jędrzej Jabłoński, Adam Dudek, Martyna Kania, Agnieszka Adamowska, Hanna Bartkowiak, Damian Grubski

“…Effective strategies include nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), medications like cytisine, varenicline, and bupropion, as well as structured psychotherapy. Combining medical and psychological approaches significantly improves cessation outcomes and reduces the global burden of tobacco use. …”
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Identification and Analysis of the Plasma Membrane H⁺-ATPase Gene Family in Cotton and Its Roles in Response to Salt Stress by Cong Cheng, Fengyuan Zhang, Li Li, Zhiyong Ni

“…Chromosomal localization and collinearity analyses elucidated the distribution characteristics of this gene family within the cotton genomes. Gene structure and phylogenetic analyses demonstrated the conservation of this family across cotton species, whereas the examination of <i>cis</i>-acting elements in gene promoters highlighted their involvement in environmental stress and hormone response categories. …”
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Parents’ views and experiences of raising babies born with cleft lip and palate: a qualitative study by Delaram Alinezhad, Farnoosh Mohammadi, Mohammad Javad Kharazifared, Mahdia Gholami, Sarvin Sarmadi, Samaneh Razeghi

“…Methods This qualitative study collected data through face-to-face, in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Using purposive sampling, parents of children with cleft lip/palate who visited the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Children’s Medical Center in Tehran, Iran, were selected. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to prehabilitation of elderly patients with early lung cancer from the perspective of different clinical professionals: a qualitative study by Rui Zhang, Mei Wu, Yun Cheng, Liting Zhao, Yamin Xu, Lu Xia

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken. Semi-structured interviews with clinical professionals, using purposive sampling and content analysis were conducted in March to May 2023 to summarize and refine the key themes. …”
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Informational and analytical support of planning processes of marketing actions in high-speed trains by E. A. Makarova, K. V. Surzhin, S. S. Morozov, S. V. Muktepavel, I. N. Spesivtseva

“…The functionality created on the basis of ACS “Express” is a flexible system of reports that are formed at the user's request, allowing you to view information on the structure of passenger traffic with varying degrees of detail for compiling programs to stimulate demand and analyze its effectiveness.…”
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Clinical and epidemiological characteristic of chronic hepatitis C in the republic of Tyva by A. A. Saryglar, S. O. Dongak, A. D. Ibrohimova, K. E. Novak, E. V. Esaulenko

“…The clinical profile of typical patients with chronic hepatitis C was established; whose share in the total structure of the examined was 38.4%.  Conclusion: There is a tendency to reduce the incidence of chronic hepatitis C in the Republic of Tyva. …”
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Knowledge, level of acceptance, and perception of low socio-economic status families towards Covid-19 vaccination in Tarlac Province by Jeremy Peralta, Kistlae Milla, Martricia Miranda, Ralph Leiner Punzalan, Christian Salum, Luzviminda G. Rivera

“…The study utilized a quantitative approach via descriptive-correlational research design, while a structured, validated, and reliability-tested questionnaire was used in data gathering through online surveys and face-to-face interviews. …”
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