Exercise as Modulator of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Children: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Markel Rico-González, Daniel González-Devesa, Carlos D. Gómez-Carmona, Adrián Moreno-Villanueva

“…Methodological quality was mostly fair, with four studies rated as fair and one as good. Conclusions: Structured physical exercise may enhance BDNF levels in healthy children, with neuromotor activities and martial arts showing particular promise. …”
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The effect of strength training on IL-6 levels and muscle fitness: an empirical study on sedentary adolescents by Yanuar Alfan Triardhana, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Bayu Agung Pramono, Shery Iris Zalillah, Dewangga Yudhistira

“…Discussion: Strength training effectively reduces inflammation and enhances fitness, consistent with prior exercise research. Conclusion: Structured strength training significantly improves IL-6 levels and muscular fitness, supporting its role in addressing adolescent sedentarism. …”
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Supporting Children and Their Families in Gauteng Public Schools: The Roles of School Social Workers by Gift Khumalo, Nolwazi Ngcobo, Mbongeni Shadrack Sithole

“…Data were collected from 22 purposively selected participants, comprising school social workers, supervisors, and provincial managers of school social work programs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, and thematic analysis was employed to identify themes. …”
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The effect of continuous care model on cancer patients' self-efficacy: A randomized controlled trial by Mehran Shahraki, Fatemeh Bameri, Somayeh Mashmooli, Maryam Taheri

“…Consequently, it is recommended that nursing models and theories, particularly the continuous care model, be incorporated into structured and planned educational programs to provide nursing care, especially supportive care.…”
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Understanding Patient Flow from the Perspectives of Patient Movement Experts by Pieter Van Dam, Mitchell Dwyer, Malgorzata O'Reilly, Sarah Prior, James Montgomery, Richard Turner

“…Methods: Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals who were directly involved with patient flow at a referring hospital in Tasmania, Australia. …”
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Knowledge of ICU Nurses Regarding the Ongoing Nursing Assessment of ICU Patients in Khartoum City, 2020 by Ahmed Osman, Montaha Mohammed, Sahar Ahmed

“…Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire after being tested for validity and then analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and correlation. …”
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A comprehensive survey on machine learning for workplace injury analysis: risk prediction, return to work strategies, and demographic insights by Gonzalo A. Vivian, Richard A. Bauder, Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar

“…Moreover, research gaps are identified, particularly regarding the emerging potential of advanced ML techniques, such as deep learning and large language models (LLMs), for analyzing structured and unstructured safety data, methods that have not yet been widely applied in workplace injury research. …”
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Physicians’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards Zika virus infection in Jordan by Eman Y Abu-rish, Eman R Elayeh, Michael J Browning

“…Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, a structured paper-based questionnaire was completed by 119 participants during 2016-2017. …”
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Social class and gender in an equation of students' mathematics identity by Mićić Katarina, Jovanović Olja

“…Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with six disadvantaged fourthand fifth-graders revealed systemic challenges shaping their MI. …”
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Awareness of stroke and health-seeking behaviours among caregivers of patients: a cross-sectional study at Ibrahim Malik and Soba Teaching Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan (2022) by Alaa Galal Mohammed, Ahmed Rabie Dahab, Lina Ahmed, Duaa Galal Mohammed, Marwa Abdelkarim Hassan Khairi, Dania A. Elsiddig, Amna A. Eltayeb, Eltayeb Abdalla

“…Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed to identify associations between sociodemographic characteristics and stroke awareness. …”
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Health rights of inmates in correctional facilities in Korea as of 2016: a cross-sectional study by Young Su Ju, Myoung-hee Kim, Jun Yim, Minyoung Choung

“…Overall, 1,057 inmates were surveyed, representing 1.84% of the total inmate population of 57,560 as of September 30, 2016. A structured questionnaire was distributed to these inmates, and upon collection, the responses were analyzed. …”
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A Qualitative Research on the Determination of Toxic Personality Traits by Benan Arda, Pelin Kanten

“…Within the scope of the research, interviews were conducted with 36 participants through a semi-structured questionnaire based on different criteria such as gender, age, marital status and level of education. …”
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How practitioners conceptualize and operationalize transportation equity in Delaware’s capital expenditure process by Philip Barnes, Andrea L. Pierce, Calaia S. Jackson

“…This research project employs semi-structured interviews with key personnel in the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and local Metropolitan Planning Organizations to illuminate their conceptualization of equity and how it influences capital expenditures for the state’s transportation systems. …”
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The Adoption of Sustainable Farming Practices by Smallholder Crop Farmers: Micro-Level Evidence from North-Eastern South Africa by Ally Sithole, Oluwasogo David Olorunfemi

“…The data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and the analysis was performed with descriptive statistics. …”
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A Coaching-Based Training for Underrepresented Mentors in STEM by Molly E. Tuck, Kaylee A. Palomino, Julie A. Bradley, Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, Luke H. Bradley

“…These findings suggest that structured coaching-based training can build a supportive environment, benefiting both mentors and mentees.…”
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Barriers in Achieving Social Cohesion: A Qualitative Study by Edip Aygüler, Sema Buz, Bekir Güzel

“…To understand how to make social cohesion more successful and to reveal the deficiencies in existing social cohesion activities, semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 NGO professionals and 15 non-Syrian asylum seekers. …”
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Moving Minds: How Physical Activity Shapes Motivation and Self-Concept in School Children by Slobodan Pavlović, Vladan Pelemiš, Marko Badrić, Dalibor Stević, Nebojša Mitrović

“…These findings underscore the need for well-structured and engaging physical education programs that support active participation and enhance pupils’ overall well-being.…”
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From classroom to clinic: a qualitative study of gendered experiences among nursing students and educators in Türkiye by Sevim Şen Olgay, Begüm Kırık, Esra Uğur, Hediye Arslan Özkan

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive design was employed, using semi-structured individual interviews with 14 nursing students and 15 educators. …”
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The role of farmer discussion groups in promoting sustainable farming practices: Drivers of participation and environmental impact by Adewale H. Adenuga, Claire Jack

“…Encouraging farmer participation in structured discussion groups could be a viable pathway to achieving agricultural sustainability goals.…”
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Unleashing the Potential of Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Postmenopausal Women: A Review by Sonali Guliya, Subhasish Chatterjee

“…Conclusion: The collective evidence from this review presents a strong argument for implementing structured exercise programs addressing various health outcomes for postmenopausal women. …”
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