Self-reported head trauma among Native Americans who inject methamphetamine: a cross-sectional study by Monica R. Lininger, Monica R. Lininger, Michael P. Anastario, Michael P. Anastario, Aaron Specht, Paula Firemoon

“…Data collection included anthropometric measures, a structured questionnaire (lifetime TBI history, health conditions, and substance use characteristics), and portable X-ray fluorescence to measure tibial lead (Pb) concentrations. …”
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Prediction of Myopia Among Undergraduate Students Using Ensemble Machine Learning Techniques by Isteaq Kabir Sifat, Tajin Ahmed Jisa, Jyoti Shree Roy, Nourin Sultana, Farhana Hasan, Md Parvez Mosharaf, Md. Kaderi Kibria

“…Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Dinajpur city, collecting 514 samples through a self‐structured questionnaire covering demographic information, myopia prevalence and risk factors, knowledge and attitudes, and daily activities. …”
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The influence of social media marketing on customer knowledge management: The role of confidentiality in UAE public banks by Abdelrehim Awad, Ahmed Moustafa Aldabousi, Seham Albatal

“…The study utilized a quantitative methodology with a correlational framework; data were collected from 283 respondents, who are active customers of First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD, and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, through a structured questionnaire. These customers were surveyed to understand their interaction with social media campaigns, the information banks request from them, their willingness to share personal data, and their perceptions of safety and legal protections. …”
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Experience and Prior-Education in Medical Volunteering among Korean Medicine Students: a survey study by Ju Yeob Kim, So Yeong Park, Min Jeong Shin, Seon-Kyoung Kim, Chan-Young Kwon

“…With 70.9% interested in lifelong volunteering, improving structured programs could enhance educational outcomes and community healthcare engagement.…”
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EXPERIENCE OF IMPLEMENTING THE DISTANCE E-COURSE “STATISTICAL METHODS IN PHARMACY” IN THE MATHEMATICAL TRAINING OF FUTURE PHARMACEUTICAL SPECIALISTS by Iryna Zhovtonizhko, Maryna Nessonova, Mariana Barannyk, Nadiia Sheykina, Olga Marchenko

“…In addition to technical means and the structural-methodological component of the distance course development process, special attention is given to psycho-pedagogical aspects, which includes a focus on increasing the motivation of this group of education seekers to master disciplines related to exact sciences. …”
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ANZAED eating disorder credentialed clinician perceptions and experiences of professional development by Janet Conti, Madalyn McCormack, Gabriella Heruc, Katarina Prnjak, Rebecca Barns, Siân A. McLean, Phillipa Hay

“…Methods Participants were 28 ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians who participated in a semi-structured interview after completion of an online self-report survey. …”
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Lessons learned on social health integration: evaluating a novel social health integration and social risk-informed care online continuing professional development course for prima... by Elizabeth Bojkov, Dea Papajorgji-Taylor, Andrea R. Paolino, Caitlin N. Dorsey, Katheen A. Barnes, Meagan C. Brown

“…A pre- and post-survey design was utilized to assess provider changes in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and self-efficacy in delivering social risk-informed care, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to describe effectiveness of the online CPD, adoption of social risk-informed care, and sustainability of the online CPD and other Kaiser Permanente social health integration initiatives. …”
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Medication non-adherence and its associated factors among kidney transplant patients in a large teaching hospital in Ethiopia by Meskerem Nimani Derejie, Erimas Nimane Dereje, Dirijit Mamo Alemu, Yemane Gebremedhin Tesfay, Fufa Hunduma, Negash Miniwye Temie

“…Methods and materials A cross-sectional study was conducted on 270 patients from October 2021 to January 2022 using a structured questionnaire analyzed with SPSS version 26. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oxygen therapy among emergency nurses by Yazhu Zhao, Linshan Li, Yi Liu, Yongli Gao, Wei Zhang

“…Notable knowledge gaps emerged regarding two critical aspects: 21.95% of respondents expressed uncertainty about oxygen administration in myocardial infarction patients with SpO2 > 93% without respiratory distress, while 14.88% demonstrated unclear understanding of Venturi mask applications for hypercapnic patients. Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis demonstrated good model fit (CMIN/DF = 3.323, RMSEA = 0.075, IFI = 0.881, TLI = 0.870, CFI = 0.881). …”
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Research progress on masticatory function assessment tools and influencing factors in patients after mandibular reconstruction by ZHANG Yue, GU Fen, WANG Yueping, YANG Wenyu, ZHAO Xiaomei

“…This paper reviews the scope and limitations of existing assessment tools for masticatory function in patients after mandibular reconstruction and systematically analyzes the key factors affecting postoperative masticatory function, aiming to promote a shift in clinical practice from "structural reconstruction" to a "function-perception collaborative rehabilitation" approach, and to provide a theoretical framework for constructing evidence-based, personalized masticatory rehabilitation programs.…”
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Does Looking Good Equate to Feeling Good? Examining Selfie Practices, Peer Comparisons, and Self-Esteem Among Instagram Users by Muhammad Tanveer, Muhammad Faizan Khan, Ramzi Talmoudi, Usamah Iyyaz Billah, Ayesha Dunaib

“…Employing a quantitative survey design, data was collected through structured questionnaires from a convenient sample of 455 respondents whereby the sample size was calculated using principles based on the item response theory. …”
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Students’ academic resilience and well-being in Ghana: the mediating effects of grit and motivation by Paul Obeng, Medina Srem-Sai, Francis Arthur, Iddrisu Salifu, Mustapha Amoadu, Edmond Kwesi Agormedah, John Elvis Hagan, Thomas Schack

“…Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysed relationships and mediation effects, with bootstrapping (10,000 samples) employed for hypothesis testing. …”
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The interplay of psychological distress, stigma, and social support in determining quality of life among Vietnamese people living with HIV by Vu Hoang Anh Nguyen, Thanh Nguyen Ai Tran, Thanh Tri Vu, Yen Thi Hoai Phan, Thao Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Gia-Phuoc Tran-Thien, Vinh-Long Tran-Chi

“…Data collection utilized validated tools to assess anxiety symptoms (GAD-7), depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), perceived social support (MSPSS), HIV stigma (HSS), and health-related QoL (PozQoL). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to examine interrelationships among these factors. …”
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Interpersonal Conflict and Employee Behavior in the Public Sector: Investigating the Role of Workplace Ostracism and Supervisors’ Active Empathic Listening by Hatem Belgasm, Ahmad Alzubi, Kolawole Iyiola, Amir Khadem

“…Data were collected from 501 public sector employees using validated scales, and an analysis was conducted using SPSS and AMOS, with structural equation modeling employed for hypothesis testing. …”
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Antifungal Activity of Selected Naphthoquinones and Their Synergistic Combination with Amphotericin B Against <i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i> H99 by Naira Sulany Oliveira de Sousa, Juan Diego Ribeiro de Almeida, Linnek Silva da Rocha, Izabela de Mesquita Bárcia Moreira, Flávia da Silva Fernandes, Ani Beatriz Jackisch Matsuura, Kátia Santana Cruz, Emersom Silva Lima, Érica Simplício de Souza, Hagen Frickmann, João Vicente Braga de Souza

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COVID-19 threatens the progress of humanised childbirth: a qualitative study of giving birth during the pandemic in Brazil by Tamia Ross, Conceição de Maria de Albuquerque, Jessica Chaves, Karla Maria Carneiro Rolim, Mirna Albuquerque Frota, Pamela J. Surkan

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The effects of alcohol use severity and polygenic risk on gray matter volumes in young adults by Yu Chen, Huey-Ting Li, Xingguang Luo, Guangfei Li, Guangfei Li, Jaime S. Ide, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li

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Assessment of the implementation of the Italian National action plan to combact antimicrobial resistance (PNCAR) 2017–2021 through SPiNCAR-1: results for the Piedmont Region, 2022... by Stefania Di Giacomo, Luca Bresciano, Lorenza Ferrara, Sabina Pederiva, Carla Maria Zotti, Fortunato “Paolo” D’Ancona, Costanza Vicentini, Collaborating Group

“…Methods The self-assessment questionnaire is divided into 7 central "areas" representing the main actions against AMR: governance, surveillance and monitoring, appropriate use of antimicrobials, healthcare-associated infection (HAI) control and prevention, education and training, alliance among stakeholders, evaluation of the impact and implementation of the program. Areas are structured into two or more items called "standards", subdivided into "criteria”. …”
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Risk of zoonotic diseases among veterinary students in Nigeria: a multi-institutional national cross-sectional survey by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Ayomide Samuel Afolayan, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Uduak Akpabio, Selim Adewale Alarape, Shuaibu Gidado Adamu, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…A multi-institutional national cross-sectional survey was conducted among veterinary students enrolled from the second to sixth years of 12 veterinary schools. A four-section structured questionnaire was administered capturing socio-demographic information, knowledge of zoonotic diseases, attitudes toward their prevention and control, and self-reported practices in zoonotic disease risk management. …”
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The issue of credibility between customers’ perceptions and the attitude toward Facebook advertising by Jassim Al-Gasawneh, Abdullah AlSokkar, Mahmoud Alghizzawi, Tahreer Abu Hmeidan, Deemah Alarabiat, Ahmed Alamro

“…This research was conducted in Amman, Jordan, and data were collected from undergraduate students enrolled in the Digital Marketing program at Applied Science Private University (ASU) in 2024 using purposive sampling methods via Google Forms. …”
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