Is the social withdrawal subscale a valid instrument to assess social withdrawal among colorectal cancer survivors with permanent stomas? A validation study by Guopeng Li, Xudong He, Qi Yao, Xiaoling Dong

“…However, there was no available data on its validity for this purpose. This study aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the SWS as a screening tool for identifying survivors at risk of social withdrawal. …”
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Environmental impact of pesticide runoff in irrigated agriculture: evidence from Gomoa West field, Ghana by Josiah Wilson Tachie-Menson, Catherine Owusu, Frederick Kwame Yeboah, Flavio Odoi-Yorke, Agnes Abeley Abbey, Frank Kwekucher Ackah, Ransford Opoku Darko

“…This study assessed the ecological risks of pesticide runoff in irrigated farming systems in the Gomoa West District of Ghana, with a focus on farmer practices and potential impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Primary data were collected through semi-structured surveys with 150 farmers, supported by key informant interviews with agricultural officers and community leaders. …”
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APPLICATION OF BIM IN MEDICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: BARRIER FACTORS AND SOLUTION STRATEGIES: A CASE STUDY OF CHENGDU MEDICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT by Jiahao Chen, Laemthong Laokhongthavorn

“…This paper makes use of semi-structured interviews and literature evaluations to evaluate every influencing aspect earlier than by conducting quantitative research. …”
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Assessment of patients’ perception and satisfaction with extemporaneous compounding service in ALERT hospital, Ethiopia by Beyene Hirpina, Muluken Nigatu Selam, Atalay Mulu Fentie, Minychel Wale, Aychew Mekuriaw Tegegne, Samuel Abera

“…A consecutive sampling technique was used to recruit the study participants. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, entered into the EPI info, exported and analyzed using SPSS. …”
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Measurement-based care implementation by K-12 public school clinicians: A mixed-methods proof of concept study by Elizabeth H. Connors, Sophia Selino, Daniel Almirall, Nicolina Fusco, Jacob K. Tebes

“…Qualitative feedback indicated that MBC is clinically valuable in schools by providing consistency and structure to sessions, is compatible with school mental health, and well regarded by students and parents. …”
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Advancing implementation of single session interventions in schools: a protocol for a qualitative study by Katherine A. Cohen, Eric Bruns, Aaron Lyon, Tali Raviv, Sara Becker, Jessica L. Schleider

“…Digital, self-administered Single Session Interventions (SSIs) are evidence-based supports that are intentionally structured to deliver a clinically-meaningful dosage of evidence-based content within one session. …”
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Early childhood caries and infant’s oral health; pediatricians’ and family physicians’ practice, knowledge and attitude in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia by Renad Alshunaiber, Haya Alzaid, Shahad Meaigel, Arwa Aldeeri, Abdallah Adlan

“…Methodology: A cross-sectional study based on a structured close-ended questionnaire was conveniently distributed among pediatricians and family physicians in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Digital transformation in start-ups: a bibliometric analysis by Aswathy Sreenivasan, M. Suresh

“…Originality/value – This study’s originality is from presenting a structured and in-depth literature review that describes the current state of the art for digital transformation in start-ups. …”
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Clinical, diagnostic features and treatment of orgasmic dysfunctions in anxiety-depressive spectrum disorders by M. I. Yagubov, I. Yu. Kan, I. R. Ayriyants

“…The second group (F3) was homogeneous in mental pathology and was represented by dysthymia. In the structure of anxiety-depressive spectrum disorders in these patients, the features of the formation and clinical course of orgasmic dysfunctions, diagnosis using additional tools in the form of specialized scales were considered, and general principles of therapy were proposed.Conclusion. …”
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Microstructure, Corrosion and Wear Behaviors of Electroless (NiP-TiC-SiC) Nanocomposite Coating on Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Substrate by Rusul Khalid Alhamad, Abbas Khammas Hussein, Laith Kais Abbas

“…Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) data show that the coating’s main constituents are nickel, phosphorus, and nanoparticles. …”
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Interactions between natural populations of human and rodent schistosomes in the Lake Victoria region of Kenya: a molecular epidemiological approach. by Michelle L Steinauer, Ibrahim N Mwangi, Geoffrey M Maina, Joseph M Kinuthia, Martin W Mutuku, Eric L Agola, Ben Mungai, Gerald M Mkoji, Eric S Loker

“…Comparison of schistosome communities within snails against a null model indicated that the community was structured and that coinfections were more common than expected by chance. …”
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Determination of the effect of alkaline chemical modification using sodium hydroxide on the acoustic and thermal properties of bagasse fibers by Roohalah Hajizadeh, Amirhossein Montazeri, Mehrana Esnaasharieh, Mohammad Hossein Beheshti, Zeinab Garavand

“…Experimental designs were based on a factorial approach, and the data were analyzed using Design Expert software (version 11). …”
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Cultural significance and conservation challenges of the hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) and other vulture species in northeastern Benin by Fidèle Ezéchiel Koffi Hounnouvi, Jemima Lydie Obandza-Ayessa, Stanislas Mahussi Gandaho, Lindy Jane Thompson

“…Methods We used semi-structured interviews to collect data from 450 respondents in nine localities near three protected areas in northeastern Benin: Sota Forest, Trois Rivières Forest, and Alibori Supérieur Forest. …”
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Awareness of Dental Students and Faculty Members Regarding Xylitol Products for the Prevention of Dental Caries at a Private Dental College of Karachi by Zarah Subhan, Nazia Jameel, Syed Muhammad Zulfiqar Hyder Naqvi

“…The study sample comprised 196 dental students in clinical years, house officers, and faculty members, among whom a piloted self-structured questionnaire was distributed. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. …”
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Associations between work satisfaction, engagement and 7-day patient mortality: a cross-sectional survey by Martin Veel Svendsen, Tonya Moen Hansen, Kirsten Brubakk, Dag Hofoss, paul Barach, Ole Tjomsland

“…A deeper understanding of the relationships between patient outcomes, organisational structure and their underlying cultural barriers is needed because they may provide a better understanding of the harm and death risks for patients due to organisational characteristics.…”
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Gene Diversity In Seed Crop Of Taurus Cedar (Cedrus Libani A. Rich.) Over An Altitudinal Range by N. Yazici, T. P. Novikova, A. I. Novikov, N. Bilir

“…There could be many environmental and biological impacts such as edaphic, geographic, climatic, age, tree structure and population on morphological, physiological and genetically seed quality in plant species. …”
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Knowledge, Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Health-seeking Behavior in Menopausal Nuns by Jolly Joseph, Leena Sequira, soumya christabel

“…The study tools used were a sociodemographic proforma, a structured knowledge questionnaire on menopause, a modified menopause rating scale, and a modified 5-point scale on the Utian quality of life (UQOL) scale and health-seeking behavior of women at menopausal age. …”
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EFFECT OF HABITUAL MUSIC LISTENING ON ATTENTION, LEARNING, AND MEMORY: AN OBSERVATIONAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AMONG STUDENTS IN VIJAYAWADA. by Srija Kachana, Lakshmi Divya Yadavalli, Srujana Dampetla, Wunnava Maruthi, Indla Devasena

“…The sample included 58.5% females and 41.5% males. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire comprising multiple-choice questions regarding music preferences, reasons for listening to music, and its perceived effects on academic tasks. …”
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Use of face masks to limit the spread of the COVID-19 among western Ugandans: Knowledge, attitude and practices. by Franck Katembo Sikakulya, Robinson Ssebuufu, Simon Binezero Mambo, Theophilus Pius, Annet Kabanyoro, Elizabeth Kamahoro, Yusuf Mulumba, Jean Kakule Muhongya, Patrick Kyamanywa

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was carried out from 1st July to 10th July 2020 among western Ugandans of consent age of 18 years and above. …”
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Impact of conscientiousness and extraversion on job satisfaction among academic staff in south-western Nigerian tertiary institutions: A cross-institutional analysis by Callistus Destiny Odeh, Galina V. Astratova, Olatunji Olaide Hezekiah, Chigozirim Ndubuisi Onwusiribe, Li Tianyou, Abigail Olamide Onifade

“…Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 384 academic staff across six selected tertiary institutions in South-Western Nigeria through purposive sampling and a structured questionnaire. …”
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