Development of a questionnaire to evaluate the management of gestational diabetes mellitus patients among obstetric nurses by Yongyan Zhu, Yongyan Zhu, Yumin Ren, Jing Ma, Feifei Wan, Feifan Liu, Fangfang Du, Weili Li, Tian Tian, Xiaoqian Liu, Lili Li, Zhumin Jia

“…However, there is a lack of tools to measure the competencies of GDM management among obstetric nurses.MethodsThe questionnaire was developed in two stages: (a) creation of an initial questionnaire based on the definition of competency, literature review, and semi-structured interviews, followed by two rounds of Delphi expert inquiry; (b) evaluation of the questionnaire via piloting study on 30 obstetric nurses and testing of validity and reliability on 239 obstetric nurses.ResultsA questionnaire containing dimensions of professional knowledge, professional skills, professional competence and personal attitude was developed. …”
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A Comparative Study of Fractal Models Applied to Artificial and Natural Data by Gil Silva, Fernando Pellon de Miranda, Mateus Michelon, Ana Ovídio, Felipe Venturelli, João Parêdes, João Ferreira, Letícia Moraes, Flávio Barbosa, Alexandre Cury

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How do Tourists Perceive Risk and Develop Travel Preparedness? Influence of Destination Attributes and Knowledge by Fitri Rahmafitria, Heri Puspito Diyah Setiyorini, Purna Hindayani, Hera Oktadiana, Andrian Ramadhan

“…Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was implemented in the analysis. …”
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Quality approach towards ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation at the center of analysis and characterization of Marrakesh Cadi Ayyad University: metrology stakes by Outaki Meriem, Benhaida Sara, Belaqziz Majdouline, Outzourhit Abdelkader, Calchera Gilles, Thévenon Marie-France, Martin Luc, Charki Abdérafi, Ajana Hamid

“…Ultimately, the definition of a strategy ensuring metrological traceability will optimize management costs by taking into account the structural constraints linked to the organization of metrology on a national scale.…”
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Unfolding insights about resilience and its coping strategies by medical academics and healthcare professionals at their workplaces: a thematic qualitative analysis by Salman Yousuf Guraya, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Mohamed Ahmed Eladl, Ayah Mohammad Rajai Rustom, Fatima Audi Saleem Alalawi, Majid Hassan Saleh Alhammadi, Yusra Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, Amna Ali Omran Taryam Al Shamsi, Sarah Juman Bilalaga, Alfred Nicholson, Hani Malik, Shaista Salman Guraya

“…The synergies and dissimilarities in work-life balance, personal productivity, and job-specific stressors among HCPs and MHAs demand a well-structured resilience program. The themes of cognitive mastery, affective well-being, and conative efficiency are interconnected and can help foster work-life balance and personal well-being of HCPs and MHAs to improve their resilience.…”
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Interventions designed to increase scholarly activity and achieve promotion among primarily junior clinical faculty in the United States: a scoping review by Heather A. Billings, Ashlee Mills Duffy, Gary L. Beck Dallaghan, Emily J. Glenn, Eric S. Peeples, Matthew R. Sandbulte, Jason F. Shiffermiller, Carrie Valenta, Bethany R. Lowndes, Jana L. Wardian

“…Articles published between January 1, 2012, and February 7, 2025, that described faculty development interventions designed to increase scholarly productivity of junior clinical faculty in the United States were included. We employed a structured data extraction algorithm, extracted data in dyads, and resolved any inconsistencies using a third extractor. …”
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Mindfulness and Traditional Training: A 16 – Week Study on Their Combined Effect on Shooting Accuracy and Anxiety in Football Players by Yuvaraj Dharmalingam, Manobala Vijayan, Nithya Govind, Ramajayam Munusamy, Ketheeswaran Kumarasamy, Dibakar Debnath, Premkumar Govindhan

“…Both experimental groups underwent a structured 16-week training program focused on developing technical, tactical awareness, and fitness. …”
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Violence against healthcare professionals: perspective of local focal points in the south of Portugal by Maria Otília Zangão, Isaura Serra, Dulce Cruz, Maria da Luz Barros, Anabela Coelho, Maria Antónia Chora, Carolina Santos, Laurência Gemito

“…,departments, services, offices or functional units) on violence against health professionals in the Alentejo region. Methods Semi-structured interviews were carried out local focal points in the Alentejo region. …”
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Gonadal and Cortisol Hormone Profile among Male Chronic Khat, Marijuana, and Heroin Abuses by Meseret Yibrah, Abebe Edao Negesso, Atsbeha Gebregziabher, Feyissa Challa, Kissi Mudi, Feven Tesfay, Mehari Gebretsadkan, Samuel Kinde, Daniel Asmelash

“…Socio-demographic variables were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire by the interview method. Nonparametric statistical tools (Mann–Whitney test and median) were used to compare the groups. …”
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Identifying individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis using a battery of tasks sensitive to symptom mechanisms by Trevor F. Williams, James M. Gold, James A. Waltz, Jason Schiffman, Lauren M. Ellman, Gregory P. Strauss, Elaine F. Walker, Scott W. Woods, Albert R. Powers, Joshua Kenney, Minerva K. Pappu, Philip R. Corlett, Tanya Tran, Steven M. Silverstein, Richard E. Zinbarg, Vijay A. Mittal

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Barriers and facilitators to housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness with concurrent brain injury, mental health and substance use disorders: a qualita... by Grace C. Warren, Cole J. Kennedy, Cole J. Kennedy, Cole J. Kennedy, Nicholas Gavas, Julia Schmidt, Julia Schmidt, Erica Woodin, Erica Woodin, Janelle Breese Biagioni, Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera, Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention among barbing and beauty salon operators in Mogadishu, Somalia, 2024 by Saadaq Adan Hussein, Marian Muse Osman, Yahye Sheikh Abdulle, Abdirahman Aden Hussein, Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil MD, Ahmed Mohamed Nur, Mohamed MAli Fuje, Mohamed Farah Yusuf, Rage Adem, Abdirahman Abdikadir Osman, Mohamed Abdurahman Hashi, Ayan Nor Ali, Abdullahi Ali Hayle, Mohamed Adan Mohamed, Omar Mohamed Mohamud, AbdulJalil Abdullahi Farah, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo

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Involving youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as collaborators in a comparative effectiveness trial: A community-engaged research approach by K.L. Berg, D Herrman, L Bernard, C.S Shiu, I Mihaila, C Arnold, K Acharya, T.R.G Gladstone, C Danguilan, H Gussin, P Perez, A Herrman, S Aaron, A Thornton, M Gerges, C Patriarca, J.J Pak, B.W Van Voorhees

“…We involved seven youth with IDD in a Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and four youth with IDD in a Summer Scholars program, ensuring consistent and structured engagement throughout the study. …”
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Ultrahigh concentration exfoliation and aqueous dispersion of few-layer graphene by excluded volume effect by Zhiyuan Xiong, Luyan Shen, Jin Long, Xiao Li, Ke Zhou, Gyeong Min Choi, Kangtai Ou, GuiYan Yang, Weichun Ma, Heon Sang Lee, Youyi Sun, Dan Li

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Evaluating the domains of generalism and equity, diversity and inclusion in preclinical simulated cases for targeted curricular improvements by Thomas Soroski, Kuda Hove, Lisa Steblecki, Jaime C. Yu

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One Health: governance and regulatory framework for antimicrobial use in Malawi by Amos Lucky Mhone, Dishon M. Muloi, Arshnee Moodley

“…Methods: A qualitative approach was used, combining a review of policy and legal documents with semi-structured stakeholder interviews. Relevant policies and laws were sourced from government databases, the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations' (FAO) FAOLEX and AMR-LEX databases, and other publicly available resources. …”
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Exploring Virtual Reality-Based Reminiscence Therapy on Cognitive and Emotional Well-Being in People with Cognitive Impairments: A Scoping Review by Susanna Pardini, Riccardo Calcagno, Anna Genovese, Elio Salvadori, Oscar Mayora Ibarra

“…It aims to map existing knowledge, highlight implementation challenges, and offer practical, technical design, and evidence-informed recommendations for clinical integration—building on prior reviews that have touched on these aspects, but placing a stronger and more structured emphasis on real-world applicability and translational insights. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to high-volume evidence-based innovation and implementation in a large, community-based learning health system by Cimone Durojaiye, Stephanie Prausnitz, Jennifer L. Schneider, Tracy A. Lieu, Julie A. Schmittdiel, Smita Rouillard, Yi-Fen Chen, Kristine Lee, Douglas A. Corley

“…The evaluation took place in a large community-based integrated health care system, and an embedded delivery science and applied research program. Clinical investigators, scientific investigators, and clinical operational leaders received structured questionnaires regarding barriers and facilitators for the operational implementation of new research findings for each project. …”
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A new role profile for nurses with expanded competencies promoting person-centered care in long-term care: a mixed-methods intervention development study by Katharina Silies, Tilman Huckle, Nadine Pohontsch, Anne-Marei Jarchow, Katrin Schütz, Martin Müller, Dagmar Lühmann, Katrin Balzer

“…Data collection: residents’ chart reviews and semi structured interviews with residents (n = 3), family (n = 4), and care providers (n = 11). …”
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Assessing sustainable practices and managerial approaches in the hotel industry: A comparative case study by Jitka Vávrová, Lenka Červová, Blanka Brandová, Jorge Pacheco

“…To collect data, the authors conducted two separate semi-structured, in-depth interviews with the CEOs of both hotels, as well as observations in both establishments and additional interviews with staff. …”
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