Mechanically guided 4D printing of a triboelectricity-driven acoustic transducer for self-powered and intelligent voice recognition by Dongik Kam, Girak Gwon, Yoonsang Ra, Donghan Lee, Yu-seop Kim, Joonmin Chae, Jong Woo Kim, Dongwhi Choi

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Treatment of wrist stiffness through posture orthosis and active exercise: A case report by Paolo Boccolari, Mario Lando, Lucia Zingarello, Leonardo Monzani Vecchi, Roberto Tedeschi, Danilo Donati

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Barriers to cleaning of shared latrines in slums of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. by Kidist Hailu, Zewdie Aderaw Alemu, Metadel Adane

“…We recommend that stakeholders promote cleaning of shared latrines by designing programs to improve latrine privacy by adding or modifying the superstructure and including a door with locking latch, to make adjustments to the structure for better ventilation, to ensure regular monitoring of latrines by health extension workers and to make enough water consistently available for regular latrine cleaning.…”
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Enhancing confidence and skills in ultrasound-guided IV access: a quality improvement project by Elpis Pola, Muhammad Dawood Sohail, Tariro Chikwanha

“…To bridge this gap, we implemented a structured teaching program aimed at improving confidence and proficiency in USG-IV cannulation. …”
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Qualitative insights into cultural heritage protection in Serbia: Addressing legal and institutional gaps for disaster risk resilience by Cvetković Vladimir M., Gole Stefan, Renner Renate, Jakovljević Vladimir, Lukić Tin

“…Data collection involved semi-structured interviews with field experts and an in-depth analysis of existing documentation. …”
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Food safety knowledge and attitudes among fish vendors in informal markets in Ilorin, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Ismail Adewuyi Adeyemo, Rafiu Adebisi Kadir, Hawau Motunrayo Ambali, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…This cross-sectional study assessed food safety knowledge and attitudes among fish sellers operating in informal fish markets in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria, using a structured questionnaire administered via face-to-face interviews between October and December 2023. …”
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A randomized controlled educational study to evaluate an e-learning module to teach the physical examination of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis by Nancy Pan, Rebecca E. Sadun, Melissa A. Lerman, Cory M. Resnick, James E. Bost, Peter Stoustrup, Marinka Twilt, Tova Ronis, for the CARRA TMJ arthritis Workgroup

“…All participants completed a written pre-test, an in-person objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), a written post-test, and a follow-up survey. …”
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Community acceptance of Ivermectin mass drug administration for malaria in Southern Thailand by Pyae Linn Aung, Piyarat Sripoorote, Nattawan Rachaphaew, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Daniel M. Parker, Wang Nguitragool, Suparat Phuanukoonnon

“…In 2022, a cross-sectional study was conducted in three districts of Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand, where an ivermectin MDA program was planned. Quantitative data were collected through structured surveys administered to randomly selected household heads using a standardized questionnaire. …”
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Knee functional outcomes and quadriceps hypotrophy after ACL reconstruction: a prospective observational study by Nagma Sheenam, Ravi Gaur, Nitesh Manohar Gonnade, Abhinav Dixit, Abins T. K., Chinchu K.

“…Ultrasonography and surface electromyography revealed ongoing quadriceps muscle hypotrophy and reduced neuromuscular function, highlighting the need for targeted rehabilitation. Conclusion Structured rehabilitation post-ACL reconstruction significantly improves functional outcomes and reduces pain. …”
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Pilot Study: Moving Towards a Scalable Intervention for Postgraduate Communication Skills Training by Warren Lewin, Helen James, Nikolina Mizdrak, Ben Kaasa, Shira A. Strauss, J. Thomas Toguri

“…Residents then discussed the skills, followed by practicing them deliberately in a structured role-play simulation with feedback by trained facilitators. …”
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Practicum and Professional Role Identity (Re)construction: A Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study on Iranian EFL Student Teachers by Mohammad Zeinali, Manoochehr Jafarigohar, Mahmood Reza Atai, Hassan Soleimani

“…Coincident with the surveying process, the qualitative data were gathered through a semi-structured interview held at the beginning of the practicum and four integrative reports developed by the participants at the end of every practicum semester. …”
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Building consumer loyalty through green marketing: an Egyptian perspective by Amr Samir Aly, Luna Santos-Roldán, Beatriz Palacios-Florencio

“…Conducted in the Egyptian context, this quantitative study surveyed 460 randomly selected respondents using a structured questionnaire, with data analyzed through the AMOS program. …”
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Dilemma in primary care facility development:a qualitative study based on grounded theory in Guilin city by Siyuan Wang, Ranfeng Hang, Yingjue Wei, Jianying Liu, Wuxiang Shi, Zhaoquan Huang

“…Methods: From April to May 2021 the managers of 16 primary care facilities in 6 counties and 2 districts in Guilin were selected using multi-stage sampling method and invited to attend semi-structured interviews, which main contents included resource allocation, service capacity building, health insurance policy implementation, and development dilemmas. …”
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Not for children’s ears? Parents’ insights into early childhood overweight and obesity treatment by My Sjunnestrand, Nicklas Neuman, Anna Ek, Karin Nordin, Ximena Ramos Salas, Kajsa Järvholm, Karin Eli, Paulina Nowicka

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 45 Swedish parents (71% mothers, 60% with university degree, 51% of migrant background) of 45 children (mean age 7.1 years, SD 1.3, 76% girls) who received standard treatment for overweight or obesity. …”
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Facilitators and barriers in managing older chronic heart failure patients in community health care centers: a qualitative study of medical personnel's perspectives using the socio... by Yan Lou, Min Zhang, Yun Zou, Le Zhao, Yangfan Chen, Yongzhen Qiu

“…Understanding the current status of CHF management in CHCs can therefore be effective in reducing the disease burden of CHF.ObjectivesThis study evaluates the current state of CHF services in community healthcare facilities and identifies key facilitators and obstacles faced by medical personnel in China.MethodsThis interpretive study applied the social ecological model (SEM) and used a semi-structured interview guide for data collection. Each interview lasted 45–60 min. …”
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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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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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