Optimal lymph node yield for long-term survival in elderly patients with right-sided colon cancer: a large population-based cohort study by Tianyi Liu, Shuai Jiao, Shan Gao, Yan Shi

“…The odds ratios (ORs) for stage migration and the hazard ratios (HRs) for OS with increased LNY were estimated using Locally Weighted Scatterplot Smoothing (LOWESS), with structural breakpoints identified using the Chow test. …”
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Lessons learned: Chronic idiopathic constipation patient experiences with over-the-counter medications. by Brian E Lacy, Elizabeth P Shea, Machelle Manuel, Jessica L Abel, Hancheng Jiang, Douglas C A Taylor

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder diagnosed based on patient-reported symptoms and the absence of structural gastrointestinal abnormalities. Individuals with CIC typically institute dietary changes and use stool softeners or over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives, possibly at the direction of a healthcare provider, before prescription medications for CIC are initiated. …”
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PERSPECTIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE GHANAIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by J Ayarkwa, K Agyekum, E. Adinyira, D. Osei-Asibey

“…A quantitative approach to data analysis was employed using mean scores of factors studied. …”
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Overreliance on cultural doulas: the paradox of entrusting the communication and care of high-risk migrant women to cultural doulas by Birgitta Essén, Ayanthi Wickramasinghe, Lise Eriksson

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted in 2022, involving semi-structured interviews with 18 healthcare providers; obstetricians and midwives from two Swedish counties. …”
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Utilization of eye care services among adults in a rural community in Rivers State South-South, Nigeria by Datonjo Alwell George, Godswill Inye Nathaniel

“…An interviewer-based self-structured questionnaire was administered to each participant following which ocular examination was performed. …”
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Internal branding and technostress among employees - the mediation role of employee wellbeing and moderating effects of digital internal communication by Asha Binu Raj, Ashok Kumar Goute

“…Results of structural and measurement model using PLS SEM indicate that internal branding improves wellbeing and reduces technostress under the influence of digital internal communication. …”
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Disjunctions between contractual and civil service recruitment: public sector doctors’ perspectives from two Indian states by Bhaskar Purohit, Peter S. Hill

“…Methods This qualitative multiple-case study research was carried out in two Indian states. We used semi-structured interviews with 33 doctors and 28 key informants from the two states. …”
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COMPLEX ASSESSMENT OF ARTERIES STIFFNESS PARAMETERS AND TRADITIONAL RISK FACTORS AS THE PREDICTORS OF EARLY VASCULAR AGEING SYNDROME by V. E. Oleynikov, A. A. Khromova, N. V. Burko, L. I. Salyamova, N. A. Borisova, I. B. Matrosova

“…Aim. Evaluation of structural and functional properties of arteries in healthy persons and in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with various severity of coronary lesion, in different age groups. …”
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Low impact of knowledge on compliance with COVID-19 precautions: Healthcare workers in Eswatini by Nompumelelo S. Ndwandwe, Charlotte Mokoatle, Shalin Bidassey-Manilal, Renay H. Van Wyk

“…Setting: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study using stratified sampling was conducted among healthcare workers in two major regional referral hospitals of Eswatini. Methods: Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire, and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 29. …”
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Do Food Gardens Improve Household Food Security Status in uMzumbe Local Municipality, KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa? by Byamungu Lincoln Zabuloni, Maxwell Mudhara, Joyce Magoshi Chitja

“…The study applied random and purposive sampling methods to collect data using a structured questionnaire administered directly to 223 respondents. …”
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Healthcare decision-makers’ perspectives on evaluating conflict management training in paediatric healthcare: a utilisation-focused qualitative study by Oscar Lyons, Sarah Barclay, Esse Menson, Juliette Phillipson

“…Effective conflict management training can mitigate these impacts, but evaluating such training programmes remains challenging due to a lack of standardised tools and best practices.Methods This qualitative study aimed to explore healthcare decision-makers' perspectives on what key areas should be evaluated in conflict management training programmes in paediatric healthcare settings, employing Patton’s utilisation-focused evaluation approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 healthcare decision-makers and key stakeholders from various healthcare and charitable organisations. …”
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Computer-assisted rehabilitation system in the use of motor function recovery: A protocol for scoping review. by Jun Fan, Xuqiang Wei, Yue Yao, Yibang Jiang, Cankun Xin, Ling Feng

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This review will synthesize the heterogeneous CARS field into a structured framework, guiding future research prioritization and clinical implementation. …”
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Perceptions of cancer risk communication in individuals with overweight or obesity– a qualitative interview study by Åsa Grauman, Erica Sundell, Jessica Nihlén Fahlquist, Mariann Hedström

“…The collected data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis as described by Braun and Clarke. …”
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Student midwives’ experiences of Ubuntu principles in midwifery care at Vhembe District by Nthuseni T. Munzhedzi, Khathutshelo G. Netshisaulu, Dorah U. Ramathuba

“…Thirty Level 4 student midwives from two tertiary nursing education institutions were purposefully selected from three district hospitals. Data were collected through face-to-face, semi-structured interviews, and thematically analysed using Tesch’s eight-step approach. …”
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Deep learning-based spatio-temporal fusion for high-fidelity ultra-high-speed X-ray radiography by Songyuan Tang, Tekin Bicer, Tao Sun, Kamel Fezzaa, Samuel J. Clark

“…We applied a transfer learning strategy to train the model and compared the peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), average absolute difference (AAD) and structural similarity (SSIM) of the proposed framework on two independent X-ray data sets with those obtained from a baseline deep learning model, a Bayesian fusion framework and the bicubic interpolation method. …”
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GPs’ reflections on prescribing addictive hypnotics to older people: a qualitative study by Holgeir Skjeie, Mette Brekke, Trygve Skonnord

“…Method: The interviews used a semi-structured interview guide and were performed between June 2022 and January 2023. …”
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COMMUNICATION BARRIERS ENCOUNTERED BY ERASMUS STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ORADEA: CHALLENGES AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES by Amalia-Ana STURZA, Simona-Veronica ABRUDAN CACIORA

“…The results emphasize the necessity for targeted interventions, such as enhanced language training and structured support mechanisms, to ensure a more inclusive and rewarding exchange experience. …”
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The Effect of Digital Social Responsibility on Consumer Behaviour in the Mobile Telecom Industry

“…The theoretical framework was tested using AMOS v.23 and structural equation modelling (SEM). Weak relationships were observed between perceived digital social responsibility and both PI and CL. …”
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Evolutionary dynamics and antigenic diversity of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in China: phylogenetic and recombination analyses based on large-scale S gene sequences by Yongjie Fu, Yingchun Wang, Liuliu Dai, Bimei Cheng, Shuqi Xiao, Yupeng Yin

“…Recombination analysis indicated that the D0 structural domain, identified as a recombination hotspot, likely drives PEDV cross-species transmission and immune evasion. …”
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Effect of Topical Administration of Fractions and Isolated Molecules from Plant Extracts on Skin Wound Healing: A Systematic Review of Murine Experimental Models by Mariáurea Matias Sarandy, Fernanda Barbosa Lopes, Sérgio Luis Pinto da Matta, Marcus Vinicius Mello Pinto, Sirlene Souza Rodrigues Sartori, Rômulo Dias Novaes, Reggiani Vilela Golçalves

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