Emergency physician's diagnosis of stroke subtype: an accuracy study Diagnóstico dos subtipos de acidente vascular cerebral: um estudo de acurácia com médicos de emergência by MARLEIDE DA MOTA GOMES, MONICA FONSECA COSTA, CHARLES ANDRÉ, RAQUEL GOMES, SÉRGIO A.P. NOVIS

“…OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy of clinical unstructured and structured diagnosis of acute stroke subtypes -- cerebral haemorrhage (CH), cerebral infarction (CI), subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). …”
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Giving justice to listening: exploring the impact of a novel dialogical approach to mental wellbeing on healthcare staff by Isaac Nsiah, Cornelia Junghans, Cornelia Junghans, Henock B. Taddese, Anna Dentschuk, Amanda Bueno de Mesquita, Matthew Ball

“…This study aims to explore perceptions of JL training amongst a variety of health professionals and how JL can be utilised to improve mental health and wellbeing in a health care context.MethodsWe employed qualitative methodology, gathering data through semi-structured interviews with healthcare workers who had undergone JL training in Westminster. …”
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Developing a Professional Judgment Framework for Implementing the Fair Value Standard by Zahra Aslani, Ghasem Blue

“…Methods This study utilized a combination of systematic literature review and fieldwork methods. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 Iranian accounting and auditing experts from four groups—valuers, auditors, preparers, and regulators—conducted between the beginning and end of August 2023. …”
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Integrative approach of plyometrics and nutritional strategies on vertical jump performance in elite targetball players by Kalai Murugan Sembaiyan, Mohana Krishnan Renganathan, Swamynathan Sanjaykumar, Svitlana Stadnyk, Daria Okun

“…Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of combining plyometric training with a structured nutritional plan on the vertical jump height of elite Targetball players. …”
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Psychological and emotional profiles of Australian uterine transplant potential recipients: A comparison with international trials by Brigitte Gerstl, Eva Kehag, Hayley Mallinder, Tamika Baker, Kaushalya Arulpragasam, Catherine David, Meredith Stone, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, Kate Hetherington, Rebecca Deans

“…Thematic analysis was conducted on qualitative data from semi‐structured interviews. Results The Australian UTx potential recipients reported significantly higher Short Form‐36 (SF‐36) scores compared to the Australian general population in general health (p < 0.04), bodily pain (p < 0.02), social functioning (p < 0.02), and emotional well‐being (p < 0.01). …”
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Explaining the Experiences of Students and Graduates during Internship Courses in the Field of Healthcare Service Management: A Qualitative Study by Narges Khorshidi, Shaghayegh Shafa, Fateme Mostafapur, Nadia Oroomiei, Saeid Mirzaei

“…Background: The present study was designed and implemented to explain the experiences of students and graduates during internship courses in the field of healthcare service management.Objectives: The present research adopted a qualitative approach to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in educational and healthcare settings.Methods: This qualitative study employed content analysis and purposive sampling on students and graduates in the field of healthcare service management at Bam University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis.Results: The findings were categorized into two main categories: Curriculum planning curriculum planning opportunities and challenges. …”
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The bio-artificial pancreas to treat type 1 diabetes: Perspectives from healthcare professionals in the Netherlands by Dide de Jongh, Eline Bunnik, Behiye Ozcan, Robert Zietse, Emma Massey

“…This study aims to explore their perspectives on the potential future clinical implementation of the bio-artificial pancreas (BAP) for people with type 1 diabetes, and suitable target groups. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 healthcare professionals, including endocrinologists, nurses, and pancreas transplant surgeons. …”
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Indoor incense burning and impaired lung function in patients with diabetes by Yaxian Meng, Xiaojie Han, Chao Yi, Miao Liu, Ruoqing Chen, Haitao Chen, Tao Zhou, Jianjun Liu, Xiaoliang Chen, Yiqiang Zhan

“…Information on incense burning and characteristics was collected using a structured questionnaire. The outcome of the study, impaired lung function, was assessed using spirometry. …”
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Exploring Active Learning Strategies in Science among Senior High School STEM Learners and Teachers by Ananias Jr Yunzal, Aubrey Ginelle Rallos, May Noren Nanud, Ma. Lina Ondoy, Jhun Matthew Ares, Marchee Picardal

“…Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, a semi-structured interview guide was conducted among 15 teachers with their corresponding students (n = 60) to explore their strategies and purposeful ways of learning and understanding concepts in science. …”
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Game-Based Learning to Promote Clinical Reasoning: An Innovative Educational Proposal in Pediatric Dentistry by Nicoletta Zerman, Roberta Silva, Elisa Bonfadelli, Susanna Puecher, Gianna Marogna, Rachele De’Manzoni, Marinella Beccherle, Luigina Mortari

“…Adopting a phenomenological approach, it focused on participants’ lived experiences, gathering their reflections on solving clinical problems through two structured questions. The data, analyzed using content analysis, revealed that sometimes students focused on operational steps rather than reflecting on them, and underscored the necessity of innovating university teaching methods to enhance reflective moments. …”
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SIDNet: A SQL Injection Detection Network for Enhancing Cybersecurity by Debendra Muduli, Shantanu Shookdeb, Abu Taha Zamani, Surabhi Saxena, Anuradha Shantanu Kanade, Nikhat Parveen, Mohammad Shameem

“…SQL (Structured Query Language) injection is one of the most prevalent and dangerous forms of cyber-attacks, posing significant threats to database management systems and the overall security of web applications. …”
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Understanding sleep health challenges of defence shift workers to design a digital, sleep and circadian management tool by Prerna Varma, Lin Shen, Svetlana Postnova, Kylie King, Mark E. Howard, Eugene Aidman, Shantha W. M. Rajaratnam, Tracey L. Sletten

“…Eight shift working Air Traffic Control personnel from the Australian Defence Force participated in 60-70-minute semi-structured online interviews. Informal discussions were also held with various defence stakeholders to determine requirements for an app. …”
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The Impact of Physical/Natural Spaces on the Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Students According to the Report of Rural Female Teachers by Gerardo Fuentes-Vilugrón, Felipe Caamaño-Navarrete, Enrique Riquelme-Mella, Ingrid Godoy Rojas, Esteban Saavedra-Vallejos, Pablo del Val Martín, Flavio Muñoz-Troncoso, Carlos Arriagada-Hernández

“…The study used a semi-structured interview format, and the data were analyzed using grounded theory. …”
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A scoping review of nausea, vomiting and retching measurement methods in children with cancer by Celeste LY. Ewig, Wai Yin Yung, Hobart Ho Man Ng, Cho Lee Wong, Alex Wing Kwan Leung, Chi-kong Li, Yin Ting Cheung

“…In the assessment of NVR, structured surveys were the most commonly used instrument for NVR assessment (75%) and the use of patient diaries (50%). …”
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Micronutrients are drivers of abundance, richness, and composition of soil insect communities in tropical rainforests by Miquel Ferrín, Dolores Asensio, Albert Gargallo‐Garriga, Oriol Grau, Joan Llusià, Laura Màrquez, Jérôme Murienne, Romà Ogaya, Jérôme Orivel, Jordi Sardans, Ivan A. Janssens, Josep Peñuelas, Guille Peguero

“…Abstract Communities of soil insects in tropical rainforests are among the richest and most complex, but the mechanisms structuring them remain mostly unknown. Identifying whether nutrient availability plays a relevant role in the assembly of these communities poses several challenges due to the diverse nutritional requirements of insects. …”
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The perspective and experiences of significant others on electroconvulsive therapy by Pieter-Jan Geerts, Pieter-Jan Geerts, Souad Abihi, Nele Van De Velde, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Gilbert Lemmens, Gilbert Lemmens, Sofie Verhaeghe, Sofie Verhaeghe, Sofie Verhaeghe

“…SOs value transparent communication from psychiatrists and seek structured support systems to navigate practical and emotional challenges. …”
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Experiences of women with threatened abortion: a qualitative study of pregnant women and health providers in Iran by Seyyedeh Mahboobeh Mirtabar, Shahnaz Barat, Farzan Kheirkhah, Amrolah Mostafazadeh, Hoda Shirafkan, Zeinab Pahlavan, Mahbobeh Faramarzi

“…Methods This exploratory-descriptive qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling. 13 pregnant women and seven key informants (husband and health care providers) were selected from February 2023 to July 2023. …”
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Digital Drama-Based Interventions in Emergency Remote Teaching: Enhancing Bilingual Literacy and Psychosocial Support During Polycrisis by Konstantinos Mastrothanasis, Emmanouil Pikoulis, Maria Kladaki, Anastasia Pikouli, Evika Karamagioli, Despoina Papantoniou

“…Using an action research approach, 37 Greek teachers implemented remote literacy activities involving digital drama in their virtual classrooms over a period of four weeks. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews, teachers’ reflective journals, and student participation and were analyzed through Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior. …”
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Neck of Femur Fracture among Senior Citizen Managed with Hemiarthroplasty in a Tertiary Care Center in Nepal: An Observational Study by Bijay Poudel, Rohit Shrestha, Bhaskar Raj Karki, Ashkal Basi, Sushant Kumar Khadka, Aashutosh Chaudhary, Amartya Dahal, Shreejana Pandey, Darshan Gopal Dhoju

“…A semi-structured proforma was designed which included patient demographic information, operative details and follow up evaluation using Modified Harris Hip Score. …”
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Denovo and uncontrolled stroke risk factors and triggers in a tertiary care hospital by Kaul S, Reddy KN, Deekshitha S, Banavath H, Lolla S, Beevi SS, Verma VK

“…Methods: The study cohort consisted of 100 stroke patients. Data on demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, medical history, and socioeconomic status were collected using a structured questionnaire and medical records Results: Ischemic stroke was predominant, occurring almost four times more frequently than hemorrhagic strokes. …”
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