Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward preventing congenital disabilities: a cross sectional study in Saudi Arabia by Fahad S. Alshehri, Nasser M. Alorfi, Ahmed M. Ashour, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Saad M. Wali, Mohammed M. Aldurdunji, Shaker T. Alsharif, Reem Hasaballah Alhasani, Nasser M. Aldekhail, Abdullah S. Alshehri, Alqassem Y. Hakami

“…To enhance congenital disability prevention efforts in Saudi Arabia, these findings emphasize the need for improved pharmacist knowledge, structured training programs, and more extensive integration of pharmacists within maternal healthcare teams.…”
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Multi-center evaluation of the first, low-cost, open source and totally 3D-printed pediatric laparoscopic trainer by Alexis Lubet, Mariette Renaux-Petel, Jean-Baptiste Marret, Julien Rod, Louis Sibert, Laurent Delbreilh, Agnès Liard

“…A smartphone was used as the camera.The performance of experienced surgeons and surgical residents was evaluated on SCLT and LT using the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill score (OSATS) and time spent. …”
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The Impact of Psychological Well-Being on Learning Strategies: Analyzing Perceived Stress, Self-Esteem, and Study Approaches in Nursing and Obstetrics Students by Antonietta Pacifico, Luisa Gorrese, Carlo Sorrentino, Michele Viciconte, Vincenzo Andretta, Paola Iovino, Giulia Savarese, Carolina Amato, Luna Carpinelli

“…Both self-esteem (β = −0.52, <i>p</i> = 0.01) and perceived stress (β = −0.74, <i>p</i> = 0.01) were significant negative predictors of structured learning strategies, suggesting that higher levels of stress and self-esteem are associated with a reduced use of planned organizational approaches. …”
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Musculoskeletal disorders and other occupational health outcomes among sanitation workers in Nepal: A community based cross-sectional survey exploring the risk factors, knowledge,... by Samip Khatri, Gita Kumari Shah, Pratibha Bhandari, Sweta Koirala, Kalidas Neupane, Niraj Bhattarai, Sagar Gyawali, Bipan Bahadur Tiwari, Sonam Magar, Antra Kapar, Monika Chaudhary, Subash Wagle, Sanjay Kumar Shah, Sara Hagedorn Kragh, Kurt Rasmussen, Erik Jørs, Dinesh Neupane

“…The study was conducted from December 2023 to December 2024, which involved structured face-to-face interviews with the participants and their health assessments by trained medical doctors. …”
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Search for molecular descriptors and computer prediction of biological activity in a series of S-derivatives (1,2,4-triazole-3(2H)-yl)methyl)thiopyrimidines by Yu. V. Karpenko, O. I. Panasenko, A. P. Litun

“…To investigate the bioactivity of compounds based on the structure of 1,2,4-triazole-3(2H)-thione with pyrimidine-2-thiol, we generated a combinatorial library of bioregulators using the computer programs SuperPred and SwissADME. …”
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Presenting a Model for Developing Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Iraqi Secondary School Teachers by Maha Mohammed Abbas AL-KHATEEB, Kobra Emami Rizi, MUNA MOHAMMED ABBAS AL-KHATEEB, Narges Saeidian Khorasgani

“…The data collection tool is a semi-structured interview. For data analysis, the data-based method and Atlas ti8 software were used, and open, axial, and selective coding stages were used to identify and classify the main and sub-categories. …”
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Aging assessment of silicone rubber materials under corona discharge accompanied by humidity and UV radiation by Mahmood Atif, Muneeb Ahmed, Saeed Usman, Alam Shahid, Al-Ammar Essam A., Kang Jee-Hyun, Zoubi Wail Al, Choi Dongwhi

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Antecedents and consequences affecting job plateau among school employees in Tehran by Nafiseh Ghasemi Zargar, parivash jafari, Nadergholi Ghourchian, AmirHossein Mohammaddavoudi

“…Data collection is through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was done using thematic analysis method and MAXQDA 18 software. …”
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Magnitude and factors associated with low birth weight among newborns in public health facilities of Mekelle City, northern Ethiopia: a multi-center study by Gebremichael Aregawi Teklehaimanot, Kahsay Zenebe Gebreslasie, Woldu Mammo Werid, Berhanu Gebresilassie, Gebregziabher Kidanemariam, Etsay Weldekidan Tsegay, Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Meresa Berwo Mengesha

“…Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21. …”
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Psychosocial, emotional and behavioral problems, quality of life, and mental health care seeking behaviors among children and adolescents in Jordan: a national school-based survey by Yousef Khader, Yousef Khader, Sara Abu Khudair, Sara Abu Khudair, Eizaburo Tanaka, Lara Kufoof, Mohannad Al Nsour, Ashraf Aqel, Mohammad Maayeh, Ahmad Kharabsha

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to estimate the prevalence of psychosocial, emotional, and behavioral problems and their symptoms among children and adolescents in Jordan, assess their quality of life, and examine mental health help-seeking behavior.MethodsA large-scale school-based national survey was conducted in Jordan among children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years (grades 3 to 12) from the host and refugee populations, utilizing a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling technique to select a nationally representative sample. Two versions of structured questionnaires were used: proxy parent version for students in grades 3 to 6 (8–11 years) and self-report version for students in grades 7 to 12 (12–18 years). …”
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Assessment of health-related quality of life and adherence to antituberculosis therapy among patients in three tertiary hospitals in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study by Michael Lahai, Sally-Mattu Conteh, Ahmed Vandy, Onome T. Abiri, Brian Thompson, Mohamed Bawoh, Alvin Turay, Peter Bai James

“…Method An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire to collect data from 384 patients from Connaught Hospital, Lakka and Kenema government hospitals. …”
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Feeding practices during childhood illness and associated factors among mothers of children under 24 month olds in southwest Ethiopia: A Facility-based cross-sectional study design by Diribsa Tizazu Hailu, Vinod Bagilkar, Ebissa Bayana, Tesfaye Asfaw, Merga Garoma Jatu, Assefa Desalew, Mulualem Keneni, Fentahun Meseret, Tigist Demeke

“…Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 20 to June 20, 2023, involving 415 participants selected through a systematic random sampling technique.Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pretested, structured questionnaire.Data entry and analysis were performed using Epidata version 4.6 and Statistical Package for Social Science version 25.0, respectively. …”
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Assessment of drug utilization evaluation and post-dispensing knowledge of ophthalmic medications: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study at the University of Gondar Compreh... by Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Habtamu Semagn Ayele, Demis Getachew, Alemante Tafese Beyna, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Esileman Abdela Muche

“…Quantitative data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, and chart review was then entered into EpiData version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. …”
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Incorporation of vasa previa screening into a routine anomaly scan: A single center cohort study by Millicent Nwandison, Elizabeth Daly‐Jones, Alexandra Drought, Lisa Story, Philippe De‐Rosnay, Neil Sebire, David Nyberg, Yinka Oyelese

“…We suggest the inclusion of structured VP assessment in standard fetal anomaly screening programs.…”
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Knowledge attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on respirator fit testing and PAPR use at a university medical center by Fatimah Alshahrani, Abba Elgujja, Lulwa Alabdan, Jaser S. Alharbi, Ali A. Rabaan, Ibrahim Alzayid, Mohammed Alasiri, Khalid Faqihi, Samih Alanazi

“…A total of 204 HCWs from different departments and hospitals around the medical center participated in cross-sectional research. Structured surveys measuring demographic variables, knowledge, attitudes, training experience, and compliance with fit testing and PAPR use gathered data. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of malocclusion among students in special needs schools in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Amare Teshome Tefera, Biruk Girma Bekele, Zelalem Aniley, Aynishet Adane, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Kefyalew Ayalew Getahun, Simegnew Handebo, Semira Ali, Abebe Muche

“…Data were collected from 396 students attending special needs schools in the region using a pre-designed, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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The magnitude of untreated dental caries and its predictors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at health facilities in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia by Amare Teshome Tefera, Solomon Berhe, Samuel Seifu, Martha Solomon, Zelalem Ayichew, Aynishet Adane, Wubet Birhan, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Shashe Zewdu

“…Data were collected by health professionals using pretested structured interviewer-administered questionnaires and intraoral examinations. …”
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The Consolidated Approach to Intervention Adaptation (CLARION): Developing and undertaking an empirically and theoretically driven intervention adaptation by Lydia Ould Brahim, Sylvie D. Lambert, Nancy Feeley, Jane McCusker, Dan Bilsker, Mark J. Yaffe, Rosetta Antonacci, Stephanie Robins, John William Kayser, Christine Genest, Haida Paraskevopoulos, Jessica Blair, Andrea Laizner

“…These were added to form CLARION, which was structured in two stages: the first involves selecting an intervention, identifying core components, and deciding on modifications; the second stage solicits interest stakeholder feedback to assess the acceptability of the preliminary adapted intervention (pre-test). …”
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Focal Artefacts in Skeletal Scitigraphy by S. P. Mironov, E. I. Vasilenko, M. A. Karalkina, M. E. Bugriy, V. B. Sergienko

“…“Hot” spots (n = 11) mimicking metastatic lesion of bone structures were the results of the projection effect of extraosseous uptake of 99mTc-PyP (n = 9) or urinary contamination (n = 2). …”
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Identifying common disease trajectories of Alzheimer’s disease with electronic health recordsResearch in context by Mingzhou Fu, Sriram Sankararaman, Bogdan Pasaniuc, Keith Vossel, Timothy S. Chang

“…We employed dynamic time warping and k-means clustering to group similar trajectories, and network analyses to characterize their common structures. Causal inferences were explored using the Greedy Equivalence Search algorithm. …”
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