Effects of ketamine treatment on suicidal ideation: a qualitative study of patients’ accounts following treatment for depression in a UK ketamine clinic by Keith Hawton, Lisa Marzano, Karen Lascelles, Fiona Brand, Hayley Trueman, Rupert McShane

“…The aim of this study was to investigate patients’ reports of the impact of treatment on their SI, the duration of effects and possible mechanisms.Design and setting This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews with patients who had received ketamine treatment for depression. …”
Get full text

Risk factors precipitating exacerbations in adult asthma patients presenting at Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria by Maria M. Geyser, Paul Rheeder

“…Controls were stable asthma patients recruited from the outpatient departments. A structured questionnaire was used to interview patients concerning their possible exposure to certain triggers and risk factors. …”
Get full text

Beyond illness: how chronic conditions and unhealthy behaviors impact health-related quality of life among Iranian women by Satar Rezaei

“…Methods A national cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024–2025 among 1,803 women from nine provinces in Iran using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, chronic disease status, and the validated Iranian versions of the EQ-5D-5 L (hereafter referred to as EQ-5D) and EQ-VAS instruments to assess HRQoL. …”
Get full text

Sectoral differences in CSR practices: insights from Slovak food and non-food industries by Jana Kozáková

“…The study uses a quantitative research design based on a structured online questionnaire, which collected data from 284 Slovak companies. …”
Get full text

Novel method for detection of void defects under track slabs using air-coupled ultrasonic sensors by Xingjie Chen, Wenfa Zhu, Guopeng Fan, Zaiwei Li, Wei Shao, Xiangzhen Meng, Liming Li, Haiyan Zhang

“…The quantitative relationship between the convex interval of the position-amplitude curve and the size of the void defect was obtained, and an imaging method of the void defects based on x, y two-dimensional line scanning data fusion is proposed. The excitation and reception methods of air-coupled ultrasonic guided waves were studied, and a 1:1 model of the track structure was built in the laboratory to verify the method and detect the void defect under the track slab. …”
Get full text

Study of morphology, phase composition, optical properties, and thermal stability of hydrothermal zirconium dioxide synthesized at low temperatures by Yuriy Garanin, Rafael Shakirzyanov, Daryn Borgekov, Artem Kozlovskiy, Natalia Volodina, Dmitriy Shlimas, Maxim Zdorovets

“…X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy techniques were used to determine the structure and phase composition, while the optical properties were examined through the analysis of transmission and absorption spectra in the visible and UV ranges. …”
Get full text

A cross-sectional study of the mental health burden among COVID-19 survivors by Arvind Nongpiur, Bhupen Barman, Kimberly Syiem, Andreecia Mn Mawiong, Naveen Anand, Arvind Nune

“…This study aimed to assess the incidence and severity of mental health issues among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. Methods: A semi-structured proforma for socio-demographic and clinical parameters was used to collect cross-sectional hospital-based data of subjects who tested positive for COVID-19 infection. …”
Get full text

Effect of different concentrations of nanohydroxyapatite on tooth bleaching effectiveness and enamel bond strength by Laura Nobre Ferraz, Waldemir Francisco Vieira Júnior, Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano, Maria Cecília Caldas Giorgi, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar, Débora Alves Nunes Leite Lima

“…After this, the adhesive system was applied to the tooth structure, and the dental specimens received a composite restoration. …”
Get full text

Cell cultures in replacement therapy by E. M. Petruchuk, N. V. Shalunova, Yu. V. Olefir, I. V. Borisevich, V. V. Perekrest, V. A. Shevtsov, A. V. Rukavishnikov, L. M. Khantimirova

“…Cell replacement therapy is one of the top priority areas of modern medicine, which is aimed at restoring the structure and functions of damaged tissues by transplanting cells grown in vitro . …”
Get full text

Mitigating Risks in Hospital Facilities—An Analysis of the Relationship Between Healthcare Risks and the Built Environment: A Literature Review and Survey in the Italian Scenario by Beatrice Pattaro, Michele Dolcini, Andrea Brambilla, Stefano Capolongo

“…Based on this review, a structured questionnaire was developed and administered to a sample of hospital facilities in Northern Italy to assess the implementation of the strategies emerged. …”
Get full text

Analysis of the impact of price incentives and precipitation fluctuations on maize planting area and yield by Wang Hao, Yan Cao, Xiangdong Hu, Zhenxing Zhang, Mengyu Cai, Hui Zhou, Changyi Jiang

“…This study utilizes panel data from 116 prefecture-level cities across nine provinces in China from 2003 to 2019 to analyze the dynamic impacts of maize prices, fertilizer price indices, and monthly precipitation on maize planting area and yield, employing fixed-effects models and the GMM estimation method. …”
Get full text

Predictors and Utilization of Health Institution Services for Childbirth among Mothers in a Southern Nigerian City by Kazeem Arogundade, June Sampson, Elizabeth Boath, Ubong Akpan, Olaposi Olatoregun, Oluwayemisi Femi-Pius, Jude Orjih, Barinaadaa Afirima, Nasir Umar

“…The study was a community-based cross-sectional study. A structured questionnaire was administered to 422 women of reproductive age residents in the study area who had given birth at least once within the last five years prior to the survey using a multistage random sampling technique. …”
Get full text

The role of guardians in preventing unintentional injuries among rural children: a mixed-methods study by Liheng Huang, Liheng Huang, Dehong Luo, Dehong Luo

“…Study II used a qualitative approach, interviewing 30 guardians from 15 counties using a semi-structured guide. Thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo software, followed by Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis. …”
Get full text

Association between polygyny and justification of violence among women in sexual unions in sub-Saharan Africa by Richard Gyan Aboagye, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman, King David Dzirasah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…Abstract Background There remains a dearth of comprehensive understanding of the fundamental origins of intimate partner violence within the context of marital structure. This study examines the association between polygyny and justification of violence among women in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
Get full text

Dual Master’s Programs as a Tool for the Formation of a Single Educational Space of the EAEU by E. A. Kuklina, V. N. Naumov

“…Give a meaningful description of the international educational project (relevance, relevance, structure, methodology and methodological novelty, competencies being formed, etc.), justify the choice of a partner organization and formulate criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation of an educational project.Methods. …”
Get full text

Prevalence of Mental Health Stress among Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools Students in the Early Post-COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hengky Irawan, Yuni Asri, Dian Pitaloka Priasmoro, Erik Irham Lutfi

“…Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic information and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) to measure stress levels. …”
Get full text

Understanding the needs of family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities: A phenomenological study using the timing it right theory. by Miaozhen Wang, Ke Wang, Bin Xie, Dan Liu, Lingling Song, Xing Cao, Yunhui Tong, Chenting Liu, Hongyu Fu, You Zhou, Qinqin Chen, Yan Zhu, Ling Zhu, Fangqun Cheng

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Using a phenomenological qualitative design, this study recruited 48 family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities from a tertiary hospital in Xiangtan City, China, from February 2024 and November 2024. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12 software. …”
Get full text

Study of the Influence of Factors Determining the Results of Geophysical Surveys in Territories Contaminated with Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid by Mingaleva Tatiana, Shakuro Sergey, Egorov Alexey

“…In contaminated sites, knowledge of the geological structure and hydrogeological conditions, as well as the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of pollution, is essential for risk assessment and site remediation planning. …”
Get full text

Diversity and Distribution Patterns of Amphibians in the Huangshan Mountain Region: The Roles of Climate and Human Activities by Fei Hong, Dapeng Pang, Xiaojia Lin, Weixin Huang, Jie Fang, Wenbo Li

“…These findings underscore the critical role of both climatic conditions and habitat structure in shaping amphibian populations and their distribution in Huangshan Mountain. …”
Get full text

Technology and mechanical properties of a shallow-buried biased tunnel approaching in fully weathered granite: A case study of Xiangsi Mountain tunnel by Dongsheng LI, Yuangui PAN, Yuchao ZHENG

“…Completely weathered granite is characterized by a loose structure, poor intrinsic stability, and a tendency to soften and disintegrate when exposed to water. …”
Get full text