A techno‐economic model for enhancing PV hosting capacity through capabilities of smart inverters and soft open points by Rezvaneh Golnazari, Saeed Hasanzadeh, Ehsan Heydarian‐Forushani, Hamid Reza Sezavar, Navid Fahimi

“…In this paper, a planning structure based on optimal PV placement and optimal operation of the smart inverters and soft open point (SOP) is proposed in order to investigate the loss of power, voltage profiles, line loadings and total operation cost of the distribution system. …”
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Metric invariance and psychometric properties of assessment of attitudes toward inclusion of students with disabilities (AISDPE) in Physical Education by Serafín Delgado-Gil, Noelia Mayordomo-Pinilla, Santiago Gómez-Paniagua, Carmen Galán-Arroyo, Pedro R. Sánchez Olivares-Toledo, Jorge Rojo-Ramos

“…Results: showed a seventeen-item bifactor structure with excellent goodness-of-fit and reliability indices. …”
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Advancing non-target analysis of emerging environmental contaminants with machine learning: Current status and future implications by Alexa Canchola, Lillian N. Tran, Wonsik Woo, Linhui Tian, Ying-Hsuan Lin, Wei-Chun Chou

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Magnitude and factors associated with low birth weight among newborns in public health facilities of Mekelle City, northern Ethiopia: a multi-center study by Gebremichael Aregawi Teklehaimanot, Kahsay Zenebe Gebreslasie, Woldu Mammo Werid, Berhanu Gebresilassie, Gebregziabher Kidanemariam, Etsay Weldekidan Tsegay, Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Meresa Berwo Mengesha

“…Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21. …”
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Psychosocial, emotional and behavioral problems, quality of life, and mental health care seeking behaviors among children and adolescents in Jordan: a national school-based survey by Yousef Khader, Yousef Khader, Sara Abu Khudair, Sara Abu Khudair, Eizaburo Tanaka, Lara Kufoof, Mohannad Al Nsour, Ashraf Aqel, Mohammad Maayeh, Ahmad Kharabsha

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to estimate the prevalence of psychosocial, emotional, and behavioral problems and their symptoms among children and adolescents in Jordan, assess their quality of life, and examine mental health help-seeking behavior.MethodsA large-scale school-based national survey was conducted in Jordan among children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years (grades 3 to 12) from the host and refugee populations, utilizing a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling technique to select a nationally representative sample. Two versions of structured questionnaires were used: proxy parent version for students in grades 3 to 6 (8–11 years) and self-report version for students in grades 7 to 12 (12–18 years). …”
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Assessment of health-related quality of life and adherence to antituberculosis therapy among patients in three tertiary hospitals in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study by Michael Lahai, Sally-Mattu Conteh, Ahmed Vandy, Onome T. Abiri, Brian Thompson, Mohamed Bawoh, Alvin Turay, Peter Bai James

“…Method An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire to collect data from 384 patients from Connaught Hospital, Lakka and Kenema government hospitals. …”
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Feeding practices during childhood illness and associated factors among mothers of children under 24 month olds in southwest Ethiopia: A Facility-based cross-sectional study design by Diribsa Tizazu Hailu, Vinod Bagilkar, Ebissa Bayana, Tesfaye Asfaw, Merga Garoma Jatu, Assefa Desalew, Mulualem Keneni, Fentahun Meseret, Tigist Demeke

“…Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 20 to June 20, 2023, involving 415 participants selected through a systematic random sampling technique.Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pretested, structured questionnaire.Data entry and analysis were performed using Epidata version 4.6 and Statistical Package for Social Science version 25.0, respectively. …”
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Assessment of drug utilization evaluation and post-dispensing knowledge of ophthalmic medications: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study at the University of Gondar Compreh... by Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Habtamu Semagn Ayele, Demis Getachew, Alemante Tafese Beyna, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Esileman Abdela Muche

“…Quantitative data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, and chart review was then entered into EpiData version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. …”
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Incorporation of vasa previa screening into a routine anomaly scan: A single center cohort study by Millicent Nwandison, Elizabeth Daly‐Jones, Alexandra Drought, Lisa Story, Philippe De‐Rosnay, Neil Sebire, David Nyberg, Yinka Oyelese

“…We suggest the inclusion of structured VP assessment in standard fetal anomaly screening programs.…”
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Knowledge attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on respirator fit testing and PAPR use at a university medical center by Fatimah Alshahrani, Abba Elgujja, Lulwa Alabdan, Jaser S. Alharbi, Ali A. Rabaan, Ibrahim Alzayid, Mohammed Alasiri, Khalid Faqihi, Samih Alanazi

“…A total of 204 HCWs from different departments and hospitals around the medical center participated in cross-sectional research. Structured surveys measuring demographic variables, knowledge, attitudes, training experience, and compliance with fit testing and PAPR use gathered data. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of malocclusion among students in special needs schools in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Amare Teshome Tefera, Biruk Girma Bekele, Zelalem Aniley, Aynishet Adane, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Kefyalew Ayalew Getahun, Simegnew Handebo, Semira Ali, Abebe Muche

“…Data were collected from 396 students attending special needs schools in the region using a pre-designed, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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The magnitude of untreated dental caries and its predictors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at health facilities in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia by Amare Teshome Tefera, Solomon Berhe, Samuel Seifu, Martha Solomon, Zelalem Ayichew, Aynishet Adane, Wubet Birhan, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Shashe Zewdu

“…Data were collected by health professionals using pretested structured interviewer-administered questionnaires and intraoral examinations. …”
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The Consolidated Approach to Intervention Adaptation (CLARION): Developing and undertaking an empirically and theoretically driven intervention adaptation by Lydia Ould Brahim, Sylvie D. Lambert, Nancy Feeley, Jane McCusker, Dan Bilsker, Mark J. Yaffe, Rosetta Antonacci, Stephanie Robins, John William Kayser, Christine Genest, Haida Paraskevopoulos, Jessica Blair, Andrea Laizner

“…These were added to form CLARION, which was structured in two stages: the first involves selecting an intervention, identifying core components, and deciding on modifications; the second stage solicits interest stakeholder feedback to assess the acceptability of the preliminary adapted intervention (pre-test). …”
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Barriers and supports for Indigenous youth and young adults with childhood- onset chronic health conditions transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare: a qualitative study by Andrew S. Mackie, Mandi Gray, Alyssa Chappell, Kira Dlusskaya, Rick Lightning, Larry Listener, Arrol Crier, Barbara Dumigan-Jackson, Audrey Thomas, Bonny Graham, Randy Littlechild, Joshua Lightning, Azure Johnson, Patricia Rain, Maxine Cutarm, Richard T. Oster

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Awareness and acceptability of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among female students at tertiary learning institutions: a multi-center, instituti... by Martin Kampamba, Pumulo Munawai, Remmy Sioma, Christabel Mwila Hikaambo, Steward Mudenda, Mukumbi Mutenda, Jean M. Mukumbuta, Muchindu Hampango, Muzyamba Malambo, Gunet Mwalungali, Audrey Hamachila, Billy Chabalenge, Jimmy Hangoma, Mashebe Innocent Ngula, Bernard Appiah

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Mixed-method evaluation of a culturally-adapted basic palliative care curriculum for practicing physicians in mainland China by Hongju Liu, Xiaohong Ning, Tiekuan Du, Yue Liu, Fei Li, Rachel Pozzar, Lin Tang, Isaac Siemens, Ying Zheng, Xiaoyan Dai, Breffni Hannon, Eric Krakauer, Zhimeng Jia

“…We also thematically analyzed post-course semi-structured participant interviews. Results The majority of participants were aged 41–50 (51.7%), trained in internal medicine (55.2%), worked at tertiary medical centers (93.1%), and did not have clinical PC experience (65.5%). …”
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An answer to COVID-19: The need to use the maximum capacity of hospitals by Samereh Yaghoubian, Mohammad Ali Jahani, Majid Bahrami, Mohammad Khorshidi, Ghahraman Mahmoudi

“…Materials and methods: The research was conducted through narrative review studies using appropriate keywords such as COVID-19, human resources, finance resources, equipment, and hospitals in reliable electronic databases from March 1 to April 30, 2020, and articles with full text and coherent structure were reviewed. Results: Out of 3,024 identified articles, 62 articles with related title, abstract, and full text were reviewed, and the main findings of the study were classified into two sections: hospital management and activation of hospital wards and staff. …”
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The Community Empowerment Policy to Lead A Clean and Healthy Life in Indonesia by Rr. Herini Siti Aisyah, M. Hadi Shubhan, Nur Basuki Minarno, Siswanto Siswanto, Sudarsono Sudarsono, Siswandi Hendarta, Raissa Virgy Rianda, Rama Azalix Rianda, Ahmad Munir, Heru Irianto

“…Increasing the knowledge of CHLB in the household structure is very important. The regulation on Health Development Program concerns the guidelines for implementing healthy Indonesian programs with a family approach. …”
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Phenotype diversity and relationship among kopyor coconut in Jember Regency, Indonesia by Sukendah, Mukhamad Ainul Yaqin, Agus Sulistyono

“…In addition, the level of endosperm structure was classified into four types. Tall kopyor coconut had a low phylogenetic relationship of 29%, while DKK and DCK types reported the closest. …”
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Traditional uses and importance of Strychnos L. (Loganiaceae): A cross-cultural and spatial variation study in Benin by Donald Djidohokpin, Gbèwonmèdéa Hospice Dassou, Gnimansou Abraham Favi, Octave Mathieu Zountangni, Jéronime Marie-Ange Sènami Ouachinou, Judicael Makponsè, Ghyslain Kpetikou, Gbèkponhami Monique Tossou, Hounnankpon Yédomonhan, Aristide Cossi Adomou

“…To contribute to their valorization and sustainable management, this study aimed to (i) document the use knowledge of Strychnos spp. in Benin and (ii) assess the differences and consensus in their uses among people communities, and across bioclimatic zones in Benin. We conducted semi-structured interviews among 11 communities and three bioclimatic zones with 666 dialog partners. …”
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