Assessing Dentists’ knowledge and training needs in smoking cessation and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: a cross-sectional study in Kosovo by Zana Sllamniku Dalipi, Mirlinda Sopi Krasniqi, Donika Bajrami Shabani, Linda Dula

“…Most (63.0%) felt confident discussing e-cigarettes’ harmful effects, while only 36.5% were knowledgeable about advanced cessation methods, and 11.6% were familiar with structured intervention models like the 5As and 5Rs. …”
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ChatGPT Conversations on Oral Cancer: Unveiling ChatGPT's Potential and Pitfalls by Nikunj Maniyar, Gargi S. Sarode, Sachin C. Sarode, Shruti Thakkar

“…ChatGPT version 3.5 was used through a structured approach of submitting questions individually for evaluation. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of rehabilitation nursing training for clinical nurses based on the Kirkpatrick model by Manzhou Yang, Xiuying Zhang, Ruiyang Han, Xiao Ding, Runguo Gao, Qi Jing, Weiqin Cai, Anning Ma, Qianqian Gao, Hongmei Li

“…Four themes were extracted from the semi structured interviews: improving relevant capabilities, optimizing training, improving safety management awareness and crisis awareness, and expanding career development space. …”
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Post-graduate Teachers’ STEM Education Experiences and the Development of their 21st Century Skills: A Case Study of Two Higher Education Institutions in South Africa and Mauritius... by Ronicka Mudaly, Bongani P. Ndlovu, Tamirirofa Chirikure, Doras Sibanda, Merventharan Perumal Moodley, Fawzia Bibi Narod, Vickren Narrainsawmy

“…The first set of data was generated using a semi-structured questionnaire. To corroborate the questionnaire data, a sample of 5 postgraduate teachers was interviewed, forming the second data set. …”
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Going virtual for research training during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: e-SORT IT by Hayk Davtyan, Karapet Davtyan, Anthony D Harries, Anthony Reid, Garry Aslanyan, Mohammed Khogali, Rony Zachariah

“… The Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT) model has contributed to building research capacity and has produced evidence for improving public health program performance in countries with limited research capacity. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma Research and Development: Insights from Investor and Researcher Perspectives by Iakovos Kritikos, Andreas Sarantopoulos, Anastasios Roumeliotis, Julia Vasiliades, Ioannis Matsinas

“…This study investigates the role of AI investments in enhancing research efficiency, addressing implementation challenges, and shaping stakeholder perspectives. Via a structured explanatory research design, the study applies a quantitative methodology based on survey data collected from researchers, investors, and pharmaceutical executives across the USA and United Kingdom. …”
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Small-Scale Farmers’ Uptake of Eco-Friendly Vegetable Production Practices in Enugu State, Nigeria. by Ikenna Charles Ukwuaba, Chiziterem Benita Nze, Ridwan Mukaila, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, Chukwuma Otum Ume, Emmanuel Ejiofor Omeje, Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah, Chris Nnamdi Onyekwe, Onyebuchi Jonathan Umeh

“… The rising demand for sustainable agriculture is driving a global shift toward eco-friendly vegetable production methods that prioritise human health and environmental protection Vegetables. however, the level of uptake of eco-friendly practices and their drivers are poorly understood, which prompts the current study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 randomly selected vegetable farmers in Enugu State. …”
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The Islamic Microfinance System And Its Ultimate Impact On The Poor In Bauchi Metropolis In The Context Of Socio-Economic Challenges by Hashim Sabo Bello, Shamsuddeen Abubakar, Sunusi Abdulkadir Fateh

“…The authors of the article developed a structured questionnaire, the analysis of which allowed to analyze the attitude of citizens to Islamic microfinance services. …”
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Cytotoxic effect of zinc oxide phytonanoparticles and Bonellia macrocarpa (Cav.) B. Stahl & Källersjö extract on breast cancer cell lines by Fermín Jonapá-Hernández, Nadia Judith Jacobo-Herrera, Beatriz del Carmen Couder-García, Joaquín Adolfo Montes-Molina, Federico Antonio Gutiérrez-Miceli, Eduardo Pérez-Arteaga, María Celina Luján-Hidalgo

“…Finally, PNPs were observed to induce apoptosis in MDA-MB-468 cells, suggesting activation of programmed cell death pathways. The synthesis of PNPs offers an alternative for obtaining nanoscale structures with significant potential to reduce the progression of breast cancer. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship among healthcare workers in outpatient medical centers in Kenya: a qualitative... by Mary W. Kaniu, Wahu R. Gitaka, Rupali Jain, Ann N. Munyare, Rodney D. Adam, Aliza Monroe-Wise

“…Design: A qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews Setting: 12 private outpatient clinics in Kenya. …”
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Searching synergy between esport and academy: the role of sport faculties and departments in CEE countries by Petra Hospodková, Jan Šíma, Vladimír Rogalewicz, Zdeněk Ledvina, Jakub Čubík, Daniel Opelík

“…The research also aims to clarify the perceived roles of universities, including their research domains, within the context of esports.MethodsThe research is based on a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were used in the qualitative research to analyze attitudes toward the esports issues. …”
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An evaluation of gambling addiction and video lottery in the South of Italy by Pasquale Spataro, Giuseppa Visalli, Francesco Mazzù, Bruno Cosenza, Maria Angela Rita Palamara, Giovanni Campanella, Isa Anna Maria Picerno, Raffaele Squeri, Vincenza La Fauci, Cristina Genovese

“…In conclusion, given the high socio-economic impact of this phenomenon, we believe that it is imperative to establish structured preventions programs in order to to contain the spread of this phenomenon.  …”
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Determinants of transmission prevention behavior among Tuberculosis patients in Surabaya, Indonesia by Ni Njoman Juliasih, Luluk Fadhoh Sakinah, Reny Mareta Sari, Hudi Winarso, Salmon Charles P.T. Siahaan, Erik Jaya Gunawan

“…Therefore, there is a need to implement targeted programs to enhance prevention behavior.…”
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Mass drug administration to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: A population-based coverage and compliance study in Eastern India by Shubhashisha Mohanty, Birasen Behera, Abhinav Sinha, Madhusmita Bal, Sanghamitra Pati, Prakash Kumar Sahoo

“…These participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Collected data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of filariasis, coverage and consumption of MDA drugs were analyzed. …”
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Calculation of the Optimal Magnetic Duty Cycle for a Graded Coaxial Magnet of a Rotary Type Magnetic Refrigerator by Chih-Hao Lee, Pai-Hsiang Cheng, Keh-Chyang Leou, Chih-Ming Hsieh, Yu-Chuan Su

“…The magnet structures are based on neodymium–iron–boron permanent magnets with thin gadolinium (Gd) and gadolinium-terbium alloy (Gd-Tb) plates as AMR materials. …”
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Topside Ionosphere During the Mother's Day Superstorm as Observed by Multiple LEO Spacecraft, Including SNIPE by Hosub Song, Jaeheung Park, Jaejin Lee, Tae‐Yong Yang, Jongdae Sohn, Young‐Sil Kwak, Yukinaga Miyashita, Youngbum Song, Ki‐Hwan Keum, Chae‐Ryeong Kim, Yu Yi, Magnus Ivarsen, L. B. N. Clausen, Hae‐Dong Kim, Wonsub Choi, Dong‐Hyun Cho, Min‐Ki Kim, Jin‐Hyung Kim, Ji‐Seok Kim, Kiduck Kim, Seongmin Lim

“…The SNIPE mission was designed to investigate micro‐scale plasma structures in Earth's ionosphere and magnetosphere. …”
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Knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among women of reproductive age in Budiganga community of Morang, Nepal by Ismita Sharma, Anjali Mishra, Ayushma Shakya, Shivraj Sharma

“…Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, with data collected from a representative sample of reproductive-age women using a structured questionnaire. Participants were selected through random sampling, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to evaluate the level of knowledge and frequency of BSE practice. …”
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Psychological Needs in Spanish Pregnant Women During the Transition to Motherhood: A Qualitative Study by Patricia Catalá, Cecilia Peñacoba, Carmen Écija, Lorena Gutiérrez, Livia Gomes Viana Meireles

“…Four focus groups were conducted: one with women in the third trimester of pregnancy, one with women in the early postpartum period (0–5 months), one with women in the late postpartum period (6–12 months), and one mixed group. Semi-structured questions guided the discussions, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. …”
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Assessment of knowledge on human Mpox virus among general population in Bangladesh by Sudipta Deb Nath, A. M. Khairul Islam, Koushik Majumder, Fahmida Hoque Rimti, Jyoti Das, Mustari Nailah Tabassum, Arefin Naher Oishee, Tarannum Mahmood, Monisha Paul, Muntasrina Akhter, Alok Bijoy Bhadra, Fariha Hoque Rimu, Snehasish Chakraborty, Preetom Shom, Sirajum Monira Nosaibah, Md Asikur Rahman, Ahmed Safwan Khan, Anika Anjum, Sushmita Khan, M. Mahbub Hossain, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…From May to August 2022, this nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted in eight administrative divisions in Bangladesh with a semi-structured questionnaire consisting of knowledge-based questions about Mpox. …”
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Effects of an integrated social-art intervention on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes among older adults with mild cognitive impairment in nursing homes: a mixed methods study by Chenshan Huang, Yuanjiao Yan, Wilson Wai San Tam, Wenqian Sun, Yu Ye, Nafang Wang, Yanhong Shi, Ziping Zhu, Danting Chen, Lin Chen, Junyu Zhao, Rong Lin, Hong Li

“…The intervention group received a 14-week, 28-session integrated social-art program structured around theme-based group activities, while the control group received usual care, including assistance with daily living activities, basic medical care, recreational activities, and environmental cleaning. …”
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