Artificial Intelligence and Modern Technology in Dentistry: Attitudes, Knowledge, Use, and Barriers Among Dentists in Croatia—A Survey-Based Study by Ana Ivanišević, Antonija Tadin

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in February 2024 among general dentists in Croatia using a self-structured questionnaire. A total of 200 respondents filled out the questionnaire. …”
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Semaglutide and human reproduction: caution at the intersection of energy balance, ovarian function, and follicular development by E. Scott Sills, Conor Harrity, Howard I. Chu, Jing-Wen Wang, Fan Yang, Samuel H. Wood

“…However, no preclinical data have considered the ovarian implications of SG. …”
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Development and Quality Evaluation of Quick-Frozen Fruit-and-Berry Desserts by Batuch M. Guseynova, Islam H. Asabutaev, Tatyana I. Daudova

“…To stabilize the quality and obtain the optimal structural and mechanical properties, the formulations were completed with a sugar-pectin solution (380 g per 1 kg) with 30% sugar and 1.3% pectin. …”
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Knowledge levels and training needs of dental students and resident dentists in the management of clinical emergencies by Cilli Beste, Kaplanoğlu Melike Beyza, Özden Mustafa Enes, Özden İdil, Sazak Öveçoğlu Hesna

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Eliciting the views of left breast cancer patients' receiving deep inspiration breath hold radiation therapy to inform the design of multimedia education and improve patient‐centre... by Kathleene Dower, Georgia K.B. Halkett, Haryana Dhillon, Diana Naehrig, Moira O'Connor

“…Data was analysed with reflexive thematical analysis. …”
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Analysis of noise characteristics of a diode generator in a multi-circuit system by A. Y. Belski, S. M. Satsyk, V. N. Putilin

“…It is shown that when the generation frequency approaches the cut-off frequency of the waveguide with the help of structural elements or by changing the supply voltage, a mode of mutual synchronization of vibrations at high harmonics occurs using the H102 wave type in a very narrow range of frequency (phase) noise. …”
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Relationship Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Maternal Exposure to Passive Smoking and Environmental Factors: A Case‐Control Study in Bangladesh by Md. Shahid Khan, Mohammad Alamgir Kabir, Shafi M. Tareq

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Patient pathways in primary health care – an interview study across various health care personnel in a Canadian and a Norwegian county by Vivian Nystrøm, Arto Ohinmaa, Ann-Chatrin Linqvist Leonardsen

“…Results Three themes were identified: 1) Structural challenges, 2) Towards a more specialized primary health care and 3) Dedication could improve continuity. …”
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Traceability System in Halal Procurement: A Bibliometric Review by Ilyas Masudin, Bima Bagos Rahmatullah, Muhammad Armand Agung, Inka Amalia Dewanti, Dian Palupi Restuputri

“…<i>Methods</i>: The method uses a sample of about 200 articles from the structured literature study period in 2007–2021. We use Perish application to identify journals, articles, citations, authors, and keywords. …”
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Physiotherapists’ perspectives on the implementation of direct access to physiotherapy services in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Hosam Alzahrani, Razaz Shaheen, Osama Mohammed, Elaf Marouf

“…Objective This study investigates Saudi Arabian physiotherapists’ perspectives on direct access to physiotherapy (DAPT) services, focusing on perceived benefits, barriers and implementation in clinical practice.Methods A cross-sectional observational study design was used. Data collection occurred between December 2022 and June 2023 via an online structured questionnaire distributed through email and text messages. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Among Afflicted Women by Shi Z, Liu H, Han J, Wu X

“…The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that knowledge scores (OR = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.02– 1.09, P = 0.001; beneficial), attitude scores (OR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.20– 1.41, P &lt; 0.001), and urban residence (OR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.41– 0.99, P = 0.049) were independently associated with the proactive practice. The structural equation modeling (SEM) showed that knowledge directly (β = 0.20, P = 0.001) and indirectly (β = 0.15, P &lt; 0.001) influenced practices.Conclusion: Women with unexplained RPL demonstrated insufficient knowledge, moderate attitude, and proactive practice towards RPL. …”
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Roles of Psychological Flexibility, Parenting Competence, and Asthma Management Self-Efficacy in the Functioning Outcomes of Parents of Children with Asthma Co-Occurring with Atten... by Yuen Yu Chong, Pui Tik Yau, Joycelyn Yee Man Kwan, Wai Tong Chien

“…An adjusted structural equation model revealed that greater parental psychological inflexibility was significantly associated with poorer family functioning (β = −0.61, 95% CI [−0.74, −0.33], <i>p</i> < 0.001) and increased psychological maladjustment (β = 0.48, 95% CI [0.32, 0.63], <i>p</i> < 0.001), accounting for intercorrelations with parenting competence and parental asthma management self-efficacy. …”
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Experiences and perceptions of students in occupational therapy regarding the use of desktop virtual environments-based simulation: a qualitative study by Zhizhuo Wang, Peiyun Wu, Shaoyun Shi, Weiwei Zhang, Cheng Lin

“…Based on the principles proposed by Francis and her colleagues, data saturation was reached by the 18th interview. …”
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Dynamic stages of personality adjustment: language switching and acculturation in first-generation Chinese immigrants by Xin Chen

“…Methods A phenomenological approach was used, with thirty semi-structured interviews conducted among first-generation bilingual Chinese immigrants residing in a Southern U.S. state. …”
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Analysis of heat transfer in Casson fluid flow due to aligned flat plate with leading edge accretion and slip boundary conditions by Jaganathan Jayaprakash, Vediyappan Govindan, Haewon Byeon

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Medical technologists’ experiences handling medical specimens during the COVID-19 pandemic by Mamodiege C. Mafolo, Eunice Mutava, Alethea Sunnasy, Alida S. du Plessis-Faurie

“…Ten medical technologists were chosen using a purposive sampling technique. The data were gathered via in-depth, semi-structured interviews, which were audio recorded, professionally transcribed and coded. …”
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The Effect of Goal Orientation on Auditors\' Judgment Performance with the Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy by Fatemeh Zare Bidoki, Zohreh Arefmanesh, Jamal Barzegari Khaneghah

“…Results: The results of the structural equation modeling test in Amos software showed that out of the four dimensions of goal orientation, two dimensions of performance approach goal and mastery approach goal had a positive and significant relationship with auditors' self-efficacy and judgment performance (P < 0.05). …”
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Factors Determining Acceptance of Internet of Things in Medical Education: Mixed Methods Study by Khadija Alhumaid, Kevin Ayoubi, Maha Khalifa, Said Salloum

“…MethodsA questionnaire was distributed to students across various colleges and universities in the United Arab Emirates, garnering 463 participants. The data collected were analyzed using a hybrid approach that integrates structural equation modeling (SEM) and artificial neural network (ANN), along with importance-performance map analysis to evaluate the significance and performance of each factor affecting IoT adoption. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with hyperuricemia among people living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Uganda by Jeremiah Mutinye Kwesiga, Reagan Nkonge, Brenda Namanda, Martin Nabwana, Joseph Baruch Baluku

“…Design: We conducted a cross-sectional study among PLWH receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) at the HIV clinic at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Methods: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, and analysis of fasting blood glucose, blood lipids, glycated hemoglobin, and serum uric acid of blood samples from participants. …”
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Exploring the link between Paradoxical leadership and nurses’ career maturity: the mediating role of organizational learning by Amal Diab Ghanem Atalla, Wafaa Hassan Mostafa, Mohamed Saad Saleh Ali

“…Following STROBE principles, data were analyzed using ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and structural equation modeling (SEM). …”
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