De-Stiffening the Aged Aorta with Regular Aerobic Exercise in Humans: Fact or Fallacy? by Gary L. Pierce

“…., mean arterial pressure) rather than an alteration in structural wall properties. However, cross-sectional data indicate that 4–5 days/week appears to be the minimal frequency that is obligatory for de-stiffening of the aorta among adults who perform regular exercise in middle age and continue into older age. …”
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Temporal–Spatial Acupuncture Effects on Poststroke Sensorimotor Cortex via Yanglingquan (GB34) by Ruoyi Liu, Yue Wang, Myadagbadam Boldbayar, Yuanyuan Li, Chen Chen, Xin Yu, Tianjiao Xu, Muzhao Zhang, Yihuai Zou, Hua Zhang

“…Acupuncture showed “strong–weak–strong–weak” ISFC fluctuation pattern between time segments, with relative intensity among ROIs being structurally consistent, varying more during needle retention. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of wild and semi-wild edible plants in Yeki district, Sheka Zone, Southwest Ethiopia by Ashebir Awoke, Yared Siyum, Girma Gudesho, Fetku Akmel, Kiros Shiferaw Abate

“…Methods This study employed a cross-sectional ethnobotanical survey conducted from November 2023 to August 2024 across five purposively selected kebeles. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, market surveys, and guided field walks involving 175 informants. …”
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Farmers’ perceptions on the capacity of extension practitioners on climate change in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa by Anathi Makamane, Olwethu Loki, Jan Swanepoel, Mashford Zenda, Johan Van Niekerk

“…This study utilized a cross-sectional survey with 175 randomly selected farmers, employing interviews and structured questionnaires for data collection. Farmers’ perceptions of extension practitioners’ competencies were analyzed through content analysis, while a binomial logistic regression model identified factors influencing these perceptions. …”
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Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh by Mohammad Redwanul Islam, Shaki Aktar, Jesmin Pervin, Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Monjur Rahman, Anisur Rahman, Eva-Charlotte Ekström

“…Methods With a prospective cohort design, we assessed BQ use among mothers enrolled in the Preterm and Stillbirth Study, Matlab (n = 3140) with a structured questionnaire around early third trimester. …”
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Assessment of biosafety training and practices in biomedical laboratories in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Diane Sare Gamani, Gertrude Mongila Matimada, Lydie Hamunaki Masika, Placide Ngandu Cyanga, Tacite Kpanya Mazoba, Jérémie Masidi Muwonga

“…A convenience sample of 290 laboratory staff members was interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed with IBM SPSS 24.0, and associations were explored using Chi-square, Fisher’s exact, and logistic regression tests. …”
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Enhancing locally employed doctor support and integration: a QIP on a buddy programme at Russells Hall Hospital by Sumaira Malik, Tamar Saeed, Shifa Puri, Sidra Shah, Ayesha Farooq

“…The significant improvements in feeling welcome, support, and overall confidence highlights the effectiveness of structured peer mentorship. Despite the progress, further efforts are needed to increase buddy assignments and optimise the reach of the programme. …”
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Barriers and facilitators for implementation of HPV-based cervical cancer screening in Tanzania: a qualitative study among healthcare providers, stakeholders, and Tanzanian women by Karen Grønlund Madsen, Julie Skipper Mosgaard, Martha Oshosen, Patricia Swai, Julius Mwaiselage, Vibeke Rasch, Ditte Søndergaard Linde

“…Methods From October 2022 to February 2023, 25 semi-structured interviews were conducted with screening clients (n = 16) and healthcare providers and stakeholders (n = 9) in Moshi and Dar es Salaam. …”
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Parenting styles in Rasht parents by mahshid mirzaie, minoomitra chehrzad, yasaman yaghoobi

“…This can be due to lack of ‎knowledge related to parent´s relationship and good parenting styles in different periods of ‎growth and development and irrecoverable complication on adolescent future life that ‎highlights public education necessity before having children based on structural planning for ‎parenting.‎ Ke…”
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Practice and associated factors of nurses’ towards patients’ oral care in South Gondar Zone hospitals, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia by Yeshiambaw Eshetie, YohannesTesfahun Kassie, Demewoz Kefale

“…Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study design was used to assess 330 nurses, chosen through convenience sampling technique. Data were collected by using adapted, structured and self-administered questionnaires. …”
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Reuse of plant-based side streams in food production: Overview of chemical food safety hazards by E.D. van Asselt, N. Dam, W. Tao, N. Meijer, R.M. de Jongh, J.L. Banach

“…., apple, beetroot, carrot, citrus, corn, potato, sugar beet, tomato, and wheat, and brewer’s spent grain (BSG), a side stream from beer production. A structured approach was developed starting from a list of chemical hazards in the raw materials, supplemented with literature information Rapid Alert System for Feed and Food (RASFF) notifications, and expert judgement. …”
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Integrating renewable energy solutions in sustainable building projects: a case study of Nigerian urban centers by H. C. O. Unegbu, D. S. Yawas, B. Dan-asabe, A. A. Alabi

“…A comprehensive methodology was employed, including data collection through semi-structured interviews, site visits, and simulations using energy performance modeling software. …”
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Capacity building of primary healthcare providers in Rajasthan, India, for screening and management of common mental health disorders: a study protocol by Ramesh Kumar Sangwan, Darshana Kansara, Haider Ali, Mukti Khetan, Ramesh Kumar Huda, Vikas Dhikav, Bontha V. Babu

“…Pre- and post-assessment using structured, validated questionnaires will measure the training’s impact. …”
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PERSONALIZED LEARNING IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY: DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT AND HELIPORT TEACHING MATERIALS BASED ON BLENDED LEARNING by Irfan Irfan, Suhanto Suhanto, Irwan Jaya, Sukarwoto Sukarwoto

“…Additionally, the study discovered that using interactive teaching resources—like video tutorials, simulations, and structured learning modules—helped students comprehend complex ideas. …”
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Nurses’ assessments of the work environment, organisational culture and work arrangements: a cross-sectional study of Estonian hospitals in 1999, 2009 and 2021 by Ulvi Kõrgemaa, Merike Sisask, Ülle Ernits

“…This study aimed to analyse nurses’ assessments of the work environment, organisational culture and work organisation over three decades (1999, 2009 and 2021) to understand their connection to changes in nursing activities over time. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire. …”
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Utilization of Catla catla Fish Scale for Eliminating Cr (III) and Co (II) Heavy Metals From Wastewater by Samiha Sultana, Nafisa Maliat, Fahim Khan, Ankur Paul, Rukaiya Tasnim, Nusrat Jahan

“…Characterization of the adsorbent is performed using advanced analytical techniques, including Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDS), revealing changes in structural and chemical properties post‐metal adsorption. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of rGO/Fe3O4/MnO2 Nanocomposite for Enhanced Removal of Terasil Black Dye in Waste Water Treatment by Ali Fadhil Ismail, Entisar E. Al-Abodi

“…Analyzing the adsorption data indicates that the Freundlich isotherm model better describes this process, suggesting a non-uniform surface. …”
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Isolation and Identification of Culturable Gut Microbiota in the Larval Stage of Lesser Mealworm (<i>Alphitobius diaperinus</i>) by Gisele Ivonne Antonuccio, Diego Herman Sauka

“…The highly prevalent pest <i>Alphitobius diaperinus</i> (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) causes significant structural damage in poultry farms. Despite previous investigations on its carriage of pathogenic microorganisms, our understanding of its microbiome remains limited. …”
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Challenges to accessing gynecological care for women with disabilities in Almaty, Kazakhstan by Bakhyt Sultanbekova, MD, Aizhan Raushanova, PhD, Gulmira Otynbekova, Marzhan Brimzhanova, MD, PhD, Gulnara Bedelbayeva, Anuar Akhmetzhan

“…Data analysis was performed using Dedoose software. …”
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“Those risks, that preventative work, that is the bedrock of family medicine”: A foucauldian discourse analysis of communicating risk for type 2 diabetes among primary care provide... by Wendy M. Blunt, Jennifer D. Irwin, Robert J. Petrella, Jacob Shelley, Maxwell J. Smith

“…Foucauldian Discourse Analysis through thematic analysis was applied to analyze the data and generate themes detailing how provider communications about risk for T2D are governed through discourse. …”
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