Examining preferences for weight loss interventions among black men and women with overweight or obesity: A qualitative study by Snehaa Ray, Christie I. Idiong, Rachel Anderson, Kate Killion, Curtis Antrum, Michael Puglisi, Jolaade Kalinowski, Kristen Cooksey Stowers, Loneke T. Blackman Carr

“…Methods 24 Black adults mainly from New England states were recruited for the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Black males and females who self-reported being overweight or obese. …”
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Health-related quality of life after rehabilitation from knee surgery in rural and urban settings: a quasi-experimental study by José Moreira, Ana João, Pedro Aguiar, Armando Raimundo, Marina Mesquita, José Flamínio, Manuel Almeida, Paulo Boto

“…The same intervention was structured, with assessments at the start of the study (t0) and after a 4-week program (t1), and a comparison was made between the gains in rural and urban areas. …”
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Dynamic Response of Multitower Suspension Bridge Deck Pavement under Random Vehicle Load by Chenchen Zhang, Leilei Chen, Gang Liu, Zhendong Qian

“…To reveal the mechanical mechanism of the steel-bridge deck pavement of the multitower suspension bridge under traffic load, this paper analyzed the mechanical response of the pavement based on case study through the multiscale numerical approach and experimental program. Firstly, considering the full-bridge effect of the multitower suspension bridge, the finite element model (FEM) of the SBDP composite structure was established to obtain key girder segments. …”
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Self-medication for malaria and associated factors in Kakumiro District, Uganda, August 2023: implications for malaria management and mortality prevention by Marie Gorreti Zalwango, Richard Migisha, Bosco B. Agaba, Lilian Bulage, Benon Kwesiga, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario

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The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis by Yuval Haber, Dorit Hadar Shoval, Inbar Levkovich, Dror Yinon, Karny Gigi, Oori Pen, Tal Angert, Zohar Elyoseph, Zohar Elyoseph

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Population estimates of shorebirds on the Atlantic Coast of southern South America generated from large-scale, simultaneous, volunteer-led surveys by Fernando A. Faria, Joaquín Aldabe, Juliana Bosi de Almeida, Juan J Bonanno, Leandro Bugoni, Robert P Clay, Julian Garcia-Walther, Agustina González, Arne J. Lesterhuis, Guilherme Tavares Nunes, Nathan R. Senner

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Knowledge and practice of dental professionals regarding vertical teeth preparation techniques by Nasser M. Alahmari, Mohammed A. K. Al-Haboob, Thrya S. Gadah, Nassreen H. Albar, Mohammed M. Al Moaleem, Mohammed E. Sayed, Ashraf Mohammed Alhumaidi, Taha M. A. S. Al-Amri, Shehab S. A. Diaban, Abdulrahman A. H. S. Tajedin

“…Abstract Background Vertical preparation techniques (VPTs), particularly the biologically oriented preparation technique (BOPT), have gained prominence in restorative dentistry due to their conservative approach to tooth structure preservation and improved aesthetic outcomes. …”
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Increasing research capacity in Canadian community hospitals: an intrinsic descriptive case study by Elaina Orlando, Alexandra Binnie, Jennifer Tsang

“…Our findings highlight the importance of context, including local populations, organizational research culture, provincial health systems and research funding structures, which need to be considered during research program implementation.…”
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“A quality of heart, of presence, and of really caring”: toward affirmative intersex health communication in Canada by Terese Knoppers, Angelica Voutsinas, Nicole Palmour, Kaleb Saulnier, Kaleb Saulnier, Morgan Holmes, Marilou Charron, Hortense Gallois, Hortense Gallois, Narges Jamali, Narges Jamali, Leslie Ordal, Yann Joly

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Vaccination policies for dentists and other dental professionals in Europe: a systematic report by Helena C. Maltezou, Audrey Camilleri, Nuala Carney, Anna Chainier, Katrín Guðmundsdóttir, Erminija Guzaitienė, Charlotte Heuzé, Jörg Krainhöfner, Peter Kukolik, Mercedes Linninger, Jens Nagaba, Miguel Pavao, Harry-Sam Selikowitz, Nikolai Sharkov, Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, Roman Smucler, Marek Szewczyński, Brigitte van Dam, Luca Vettore, Lynn Woods, Oliver Zeyer, Ioannis Tzoutzas

“…We studied vaccination policies for DHCP in Europe.Methods The national dental associations and chambers of 31 European countries were invited to complete a structured form. The survey was conducted in 2023.Results Vaccination policies for DHCP existed in all (21) participating countries. …”
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AutoTarget: Disease-Associated druggable target identification via node representation learning in PPI networks by Hyunseung Kong, Inyoung Kim, Byoung-Tak Zhang

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Knowledge regarding human monkeypox among a sample of undergraduate and post-graduate students from selected tertiary institutions in Bangladesh: An online-based cross-sectional st... by Md Hasan Al Banna, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Trisha Mallick, Nahidur Rahman, Mst Sadia Sultana, Humayra Alam Mouly, Najim Z Alshahrani, Nargees Akter, Tareq Mahmud, Susmita Hossain, Anannya Sheikh, Ashish Biswas, Sumaia Sahrin, Md Nazmul Hassan, Md Shafiqul Islam Khan

“…<h4>Methods</h4>An online-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 879 tertiary-level students from selected tertiary institutions (n = 13) in Bangladesh. The structured questionnaire consisted of two parts: (i) socio-demographic information and (ii) an assessment of knowledge regarding mpox. …”
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Bioethics training needs assessment for HIV research in vulnerable populations: a survey of trainees at college of health sciences, Makerere university by Josephine Nayiga, Stephen Okoboi, Grace Banturaki, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Barbara Castelnuovo

“…We assessed bioethics training needs for trainees engaged in HIV research from the School of Medicine (SoM) of Makerere University and the Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) to inform the development of a comprehensive bioethics training program for trainees. Methods A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from March to May 2024 using an online structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. …”
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Effect of asthma education intervention on self-management knowledge and control level in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: a quasi experimental study by Tirhas Gebremedhin Gebresilassie, Alemayehu Worku, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, Negussie Deyessa Kabeta

“…The intervention group received a structured, small-group asthma education program comprising three sessions over six months. …”
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Hantavirus in rodents in the United States: Temporal and spatial trends and report of new hosts by Francisca Astorga, Abdelghafar Alkishe, Paanwaris Paansri, Gabriel Mantilla, Luis E. Escobar

“…The NEON dataset, derived from a multiyear and structured surveillance system, revealed the extensive distribution of hantavirus across broad taxonomic and environmental ranges. …”
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Developmental Exposures to Three Mammalian Teratogens Produce Dysmorphic Phenotypes in Adult <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> by Piper Reid Hunt, Martine Ferguson, Nicholas Olejnik, Jeffrey Yourick, Robert L. Sprando

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Prevalence of Self-Medication Practice and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Who Attended Antenatal Care at Public Hospitals of North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Abrham Demis, Birhanetensay Masresha Altaye, Mulugeta Emiru, Mitiku Tefera

“…The questionnaires were pretested. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and reviewed medical records were used for data collection. …”
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Comparing Synchronus and Asynchronous Learning in Qur’anic Tahsin at Universitas Terbuka: A Study on Student Learning Outcomes and Processes by sariyani sariyani

“… Abstrak Tujuan dari kajian penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan praktik tahsin al-Qur’an pada program pendidikan agama Islam Universitas Terbuka serta menganalisis capaian hasil belajar mahasiswa untuk mengetahui efektivitasnya. …”
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PENGARUH SELF-EFFICACY, SOFT SKILL, DAN MOTIVASI TERHADAP KESIAPAN KERJA FRESH GRADUATE UNIVERSITAS X by Francisca Rehmenda Sriulina, Lina Anatan

“…The implication of this study is the need for higher education institutions to prioritize the development of soft skills and work motivation through a structured curriculum and career mentoring programs.…”
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Community-based health insurance dropout and its determinants among women in Sidama National Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…Data were collected through structured, pre-tested face-to-face interviews encompassing demographic, household, and scheme-related factors. …”
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