A qualitative study to understand the facilitators of and barriers to retention in care to the national PMTCT Option B+ programme in Uganda. by Charity Kyomugisha-Nuwagaba, Rachel King, Rose Baryamutuma, Simon Muhumuza, Linda N Kisakye, William Bazeyo, Evelyn Akello

“…Identifying and understanding the reasons for dropping out of care among mothers enrolled in the Option B+ program among those who were retained and those who dropped out is key to inform policy and program practice.…”
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New Mathematical Modeling to Optimize the Frequency of Bus Routes by Joyce Azevedo Caetano, Francisco Glaubos Nunes Climaco, Glaydston Mattos Ribeiro, Laura Bahiense

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Experiences and outcomes of older adults with obesity transitioning from gym- to home-based resistance training due to COVID-19 lockdowns: a mixed-methods analysis of a RCT by Costas Glavas, Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Carrie-Anne Ng, Peter R. Ebeling, Elena S. George, Robin M. Daly, Belinda R. Beck, Paul Jansons, David Scott

“…Results Participants’ experiences and perspectives regarding the HOME program encompassed various elements including accessibility, accountability, maintaining physical activity levels, motivation, support from health care professionals, openness to telehealth videoconferencing for support, engagement, lack of equipment, supervision and a structured routine. …”
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Investigating the level of compliance between sustainability reports and GRI standards in health companies by Aran Erden, Mehmet Arslan, Bora Topal

“…A total of seven different business managers who were authorized to prepare the sustainability reports of the enterprises were interviewed through a semi-structured interview form, and the data obtained was analyzed using the CATMA 7 (Computer Assisted Text Markup and Analysis) program. …”
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Perancangan Sistem Penjadwalan Dan Pengontrolan Produksi Perusahaan Padupadan by Marsheilla Marsheilla, Marsheilly Marsheilly

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From fixing to connecting: parents’ experiences supporting adult children with eating disorders by J. Geller, A. Fernandes, S. Marshall, S. Srikameswaran

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Profile and views on botanical literacy: A study from a final year preservice biology teacher by Dita Purwinda Anggrella, Ahmad Kamal Sudrajat

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Choosing to succeed? Insights into doctoral students' supervisor selection and its outcomes. by Danila Pavliuk, Svetlana Zhuchkova

“…The study highlights the critical role of agency in supervisor selection, showing that structured support for informed decision-making - whether through institutional matchmaking systems or student mentoring programs - can mitigate risks of poor supervision outcomes. …”
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2D amorphous solids for sub-nanometer scale devices by Hyeonseo Jang, Hyeonju Kim, Gayoon Kim, Suyeon Cho, Heejun Yang

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Christian Youth Adventure Camps: Evidencing the Potential for Values-Based Education to THRIVE by Katherine Main, Susan L. Whatman

“…In this study, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five (n = 5) Christian Youth Adventure Camp (CYAC) staff to better understand their experiences and perceptions of their induction, ongoing training, strategies, and pedagogical approaches used to deliver the CYAC camp programs. …”
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The development of interprofessional training tools in shared decision-making; a shared journey by Alice T. Bakker, Loes J. Peters, Janita Bakker, Dirk T. Ubbink

“…Continuing education on SDM is scarce, with healthcare providers primarily acquiring these skills informally through colleagues or experiential learning.This program highlights the need for clear role definitions and structured training to embed SDM into clinical practice effectively, bridging the gap between self-reported competence and observed implementation.…”
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Research progress on brain network imaging biomarkers of subjective cognitive decline by Han Yingmei, Wang Chaojie, Zhang Yi, Li Yijie, Zhang Heng, Feng Ze, Li Weiqing, Chu Bingyuan, Wang Feng

“…PurposeSubjective cognitive decline (SCD) is an early manifestation of the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continuum, and accurately diagnosing SCD to differentiate it from neurotypical aging in older adults is a common challenge for researchers.MethodsThis review examines and summarizes relevant studies regarding the neuroimaging of the AD continuum, and comprehensively summarizes and outlines the SCD clinical features characterizing along with the corresponding neuroimaging changes involving structural, functional, and metabolic networks.ResultsThe clinical characteristics of SCD include a subjective decline in self-perceived cognitive function, and there are significant imaging changes, such as reductions in gray matter volume in certain brain regions, abnormalities in the integrity of white matter tracts and diffusion metrics, alterations in functional connectivity between different sub-networks or within networks, as well as abnormalities in brain metabolic networks and cerebral blood flow perfusion.ConclusionThe 147 referenced studies in this paper indicate that exploring the structural, functional, and metabolic network changes in the brain related to SCD through neuroimaging aims to enhance the goals and mission of brain science development programs: “Understanding the Brain,” “Protecting the Brain,” and “Creating the Brain,” thereby strengthening researchers’ investigation into the mechanisms of brain function. …”
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A Hope Intervention Compared to Friendly Visitors as a Technique to Reduce Depression among Older Nursing Home Residents by Donna M. Wilson, Alexandra Marin, Param Bhardwaj, Bonnie Lichlyter, Amy Thurston, Deepthi Mohankumar

“…The structured hope intervention was not proven effective for reducing depression or raising hope. …”
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Economic hurdles, social gains: unveiling the true motivations behind urban farming by Adi Nugraha, Raphael Paut, Ari Ganjar Herdiansah, Susanti Withaningsih, Parikesit, Oekan S. Abdoellah

“…Observations, semi-structured and in-depth interviews with key informants including urban farmers, urban farming community leaders, traders, and government representatives in Bandung were used to collect data. …”
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Voices of Resilience by Alfonso Ferguson, LaShawn Adams, Olivia Fadul, Estefanie Ceballo, Shanta Pamphile, Daylan Moore, Sunanda Sharma

“…Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and semi-structured interviews, data were collected from 11 participants in CACREP-accredited programs. …”
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Mothers Practices and Factors Affecting Sunlight Exposure of Their Infants in Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha District, East Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2022: A Community Based C... by Abdulhakim Hora Hedato MPH, Abdissa Alemu Dibaba MPH, Ephrem Lejore Sibamo MPH, Wondwosen T/Silasie Kidane MSc, Beriso Furo Wengoro PhD, Fikiru Yigezu Jaleta MSc, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro MSc

“…Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using both semi-structured and structured questionnaires. The data were then entered into EPI Data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. …”
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What do stakeholders perceive as success in large scale environmental monitoring design? by Xiaoyan Dai, J. Angus Webb, Avril C. Horne

“…Designing monitoring programs to assess the success of these large-scale management programs is challenging. …”
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Politecnico di Torino POP Report 2024 by Lisa Giovanetto, Giulia Lerda, Simone Bertin, Keem Justin Adorable

“…Finally, the management report covers the university’s organizational structure, governance, and strategies for maintaining high standards across academic programs and research activities. …”
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Effects of Managerialism Reflected in Public Institutions Serving Women in Turkey by Tuğçe Uğur Güler, Derya Şaşman Kaylı

“…This study is aimed at revealing the effects of managerialism ideology on the structure and functioning of public institutions providing services for women. …”
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Forgotten Livelihood Heritage: An Uncertainty Identity-Theory Analysis of the Re(de)generation Process Among Floating Market Traders' Children in South Kalimantan by Amalia Fitriyana, Ellya Nur Awwalin, Nur Zahidatus Salma, Muhammad Abdan Shadiqi, Zerlinda Rezkika Lestari Putri

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