Food crises and coping strategies in war-affected communities in Tigray, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study among households by Hadush Gebregziabher, Amaha Kahsay, Gebretsadkan Gebremedhin Gebretsadik, Tedros Bereket, Teklay Negash Gebregziabher, Micheale Yifter Weldemichael, Afework Mulugeta, Alem Gebremariam

“…Data were collected from May to June 2022 using a pre-tested structured questionnaire and entered, cleaned, coded, and analyzed using Stata version 14. …”
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Household perceptions regarding bats and willingness to pay for their conservation within Mount Elgon Biosphere Reserve of Uganda by Aggrey Siya, Aggrey Siya, Innocent B. Rwego, Eric Sande, Robert M. Kityo, Charles Masembe, Rebekah C. Kading

“…This study sought to contribute to bat conservation programs by providing scientific data on community willingness to pay for bat conservation within Mount Elgon Biosphere Reserve in Uganda.MethodsWe employed cross-sectional survey design using semi structured interview questionnaires to gather data on the willingness to pay for bat conservation as well as factors associated within Mount Elgon Biosphere Reserve of Uganda. …”
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A comparative study of student performance in all-ceramic crown preparation by clinical-phase students by Abdulkarim H. Alshehri, Mohammed M. Al Moaleem, Abdullah Ahmed Meshni, Thrya S. Gadah, Nasser M. Alahmari, Nassreen H. Albar, Hafiz Ahmed A. Adawi, Bandar M. A. AL-Makramani, Mosa A. Shubayr, Kulashekar Reddy Nandalur

“…Conclusion The findings demonstrate that structured analytic rubrics can yield consistent, gender-neutral assessments of clinical skills, supporting their use in promoting equitable competency evaluation in dental education. …”
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Compliance with Global Best Practices by Garment Producers in Ghana by Stella Daah Siaw, Ebenezer Kofi Howard, Ninette Afi Appiah, Cynthia Akua Chichi, Benjamin Kwablah Asinyo

“…Methodology/Design: A cross-sectional survey design was employed, using a structured questionnaire administered to 317 garment manufacturing firms across Accra, Tamale, and Kumasi. …”
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Factors influencing burnout, stress levels, and coping strategies among nursing staff in intensive care units by Beata Wudarczyk, Sabina Krupa-Nurcek, Michał Czapla, Michał Czapla, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Izabella Uchmanowicz

“…Addressing burnout requires comprehensive approaches that consider these interrelated factors.Practical implicationsTo reduce burnout among ICU nurses, healthcare institutions should integrate routine stress assessments and provide structured support systems, such as resilience training and peer support programs. …”
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Career adaptability and job burnout of pediatric residents: the role of psychological resilience and insomnia by Jie Cao, Guixin Lu, Li Gan, Yuanan Nie, Zhihui Liu, Zongxuan Feng, Zikai Xu, Xi Yu, Oudong Xia

“…Comprehensive interventions should include structured career planning, social support system, resilience training, and sleep management programs, with the objective of fostering the well-being and professional satisfaction of pediatric residents, which in turn should lead to improvement in healthcare outcomes.…”
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The effects of maternal health literacy, family functioning and self-efficacy on antepartum depression in pregnant women in China: a moderated mediation model by Ling Zhang, Li Ren, Hongyu Li, Haiyan Qiu, Hong Yang, Xiaolan Shi, Honghui Rong, Chuanfen Zheng, Fengju Li, Ting Luo, Lu Lu, Enyu Lei, Dali Yi, Ji-an Chen

“…Structural equation modeling(SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationships among the variables. …”
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Integrating 3D-Printed and Natural Staghorn Coral (<i>Acropora cervicornis</i>) Restoration Enhances Fish Assemblages and Their Ecological Functions by Edwin A. Hernández-Delgado, Jaime S. Fonseca-Miranda, Alex E. Mercado-Molina, Samuel E. Suleimán-Ramos

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Evaluating implementation preparedness for suicide screening and referral in a Nepali emergency department: A mixed-methods study by Anmol P Shrestha, Roshana Shrestha, Ajay Risal, Renu Shakya, Kripa Sigdel, Riya Bajracharya, Pratiksha Paudel, Divya Gumudavelly, Emilie Egger, Sophia Zhuang, Lakshmi Vijayakumar, Ashley Hagaman

“…Conclusions In under-resourced settings, staff must contend with competing responsibilities and complex structural causes of suicide and barriers to treatment. …”
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Consensus-Based Guidelines for Best Practices in the Selection and Use of Examination Gloves in Healthcare Settings by Jorge Freitas, Alexandre Lomba, Samuel Sousa, Viviana Gonçalves, Paulo Brois, Esmeralda Nunes, Isabel Veloso, David Peres, Paulo Alves

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A biochemical screening platform to target chromatin states using condensates as a tool by Laura J. Hsieh, Tracy Lou, Muryam A. Gourdet, Emily Wong, Geeta J. Narlikar

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Exploring prevention and control mechanisms of youth substance use: a case of North Wollo and Waghimra, Northeast Ethiopia by Sindew Asmare Wedi, Biruk Beletew Abate, Biruk Beletew Abate, Tesfa Anmut Asres, Mohammed Aragaw Abera, Sentayehu Oljira Bekele, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie

“…The data collection instrument included a pre-tested semi-structured in-depth interview, an FGD guide, and an observation checklist. …”
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Toward a continuous learning educational model: insights from the experience of a Mexican private university by Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Salvador Salas-Maxemín, Ana Paula Valle-Arce, Patricia Caratozzolo, Patricia Caratozzolo, Guillermo M. Chans, Guillermo M. Chans

“…(2) How does TEC21 align with the European Commission’s Industry 4.0 Curriculum Guidelines? Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 Mexican engineering undergraduates during their international study experiences using a cross-sectional qualitative design. …”
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Understanding HIV vulnerability among women who inject drugs in Mozambique, 2023 by Áuria Ribeiro Banze, Carlos Botão, Elídio Muamine, Manuel Condula, Stélio Craveirinha, Makini Boothe, Sofia Gonçalves Seabra, Isabel Craveiro, Cynthia Semá Baltazar

“…The study utilized semi-structured interviews, to collect data on the demographic characteristics of the WWID and open-ended questions that explored information regarding stigma, discrimination, challenges in accessing health services, and gender-based violence. …”
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Relationship between social capital and medication adherence among frail and pre-frail older people: a cross-sectional study from China by Zixuan Hong, Ying Guo, Wenwen Cao, Chenglin Cao, Zhi Hu, Jing Yan, Ren Chen, Zhongliang Bai

“…Methods Information concerning the socio-demographics, frailty, social capital, and medication adherence of 4218 participants was collected through a structured questionnaire during November and December 2020. …”
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Radiographers’ involvement in MRI research: factors driving and hindering participation in Sub-Saharan Africa by Christian Ven Emery, Adesola Adepoju, Abdul Nashirudeen Mumuni, Bernard Amedzoame, Sekinat Zurakat-Aderibigbe, Elizabeth Balogun, Jackline Thairu, Eric Akpabli, Iris Asllani, Klenam Dzefi-Tettey, Godwin Ogbole

“…Implications for practice The findings emphasize establishing protected research time, fostering regional and international collaborations, and implementing structured skill development programs. Such measures can enhance research activity, promote innovation, and improve patient care and diagnostic outcomes in African radiography practice.…”
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Factors contributing to the vulnerability of healthcare providers in the Bandundu Health Zone and their impact on the ineffectiveness of epidemiological surveillance within the One... by S. L. Manta, A. F. B. Ngwamah, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, M. Mawunu, B. B. L. Mukandu, B. N. Ntoto

“…Methodology A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted through field surveys with 200 healthcare providers using a structured questionnaire. Systematic probability sampling was applied to ensure representativeness. …”
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Outcomes of nonoperative treatment of displaced anterior glenoid rim fractures without dislocation in the elderly: should instability be a concern? by Kutalmis Albayrak, Matthijs Jacxsens, Muhammed Bilal Kurk, Mert Demirci, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu, Bulent Karslioglu

“…Treatment involved sling immobilization for up to 4 weeks, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and range of motion. …”
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Assessment of public awareness and willingness to establish a forensic DNA and odontology national database in Egypt: a cross-sectional study by Asmaa Mohammad Moawad, Fatma Mohamed Hassan, Eman D. El Desouky, Youssef Mohsen Ashmawy, Ebtehal Mohammed, Noha E. Ibrahim, Howaida Saeed Mohammed, Basma kamal Ibrahim

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on forensic dental and DNA databases in Egypt from October 2023 to April 2024. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of the national DNA and forensic dental databases, and willingness to support a national database. …”
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Quality Management Outweighs Pandemic: Retrospective Analysis Shows Improved Quality of Care for <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bacteremia Despite SARS-CoV-2 by Lena Jakoby, Ernst Molitor, Nico T. Mutters, Ruth Weppler, Dominic Rauschning, Manuel Döhla

“…Several studies show that the quality of care and thus the outcome can be positively influenced by the involvement of infectious disease specialists and structured programs like Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS). …”
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