Changes in Intestinal Microbiota and Their Relationship With Patient Characteristics in Colorectal Cancer by Lu Zhao, Yongkun Fang, Jingqiu Zhang, Chen Wei, Hao Ji, Jiahao Zhao, Daorong Wang, Dong Tang

“…This study investigated the role of gut microbiota in the development and progression of CRC by retrospectively comparing the structural differences between the gut microbiota of patients with CRC and healthy individuals. …”
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Assessment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs use and its complications among pediatric patients at a private tertiary care hospital in Malaysia by Ju Yee Cassandra Low, Palanisamy Sivanandy, Pravinkumar Vishwanath Ingle, Priya Manirajan

“…Pediatric patients under 18 years old who were prescribed NSAIDs were included in the study. Data was collected from the patient’s prescriptions and clinical progress notes. …”
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DIGITAL AND NON-DIGITAL GAMES IN YOUNG LEARNER EFL CLASSROOMS AT WARTIME IN UKRAINE by Ilona Huszti, Enikő Nagy-Kolozsvári, Márta Fábián

“…Findings revealed that in the current war-torn Ukraine most frequently preference is demonstrated for conventional games which are played within the structured environment of the English classroom. These games were perceived by YLs as a means offering them to alleviate the burdens of everyday stress while simultaneously facilitating lively and engaging peer interaction in English. …”
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Views, feelings, and thoughts of first-time mothers regarding breastfeeding in public: a qualitative study by Aslıhan Aksu, Ruveyda-Sultan Darğın, Gülnisa Küpelikılıç

“…This qualitative descriptive study was conducted using in-depth, semi-structured interviews at Kahramanmaras Sütcü İmam University Health Practice and Research Hospital in Türkiye between May and September 2024. …”
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Implementation outcomes of 1-3-7 focus investigation for malaria in a low transmission setting in Southern Province, Zambia: A mixed methods study. by Anne C Martin, Japhet Matoba, Caison Sing'anga, Mukuma Lubinda, Sydney Mweetwa, Xinyue Chen, Ignatius Banda, Busiku Hamainza, Harry Hamapumbu, Edgar Simulundu, William J Moss, Southern and Central Africa International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research

“…Selected outcomes were fidelity, efficiency, feasibility, equity, and acceptability, assessed via program metadata and semi-structured interviews with program personnel. Fidelity was moderate with 61% of cases reported. …”
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The relationship between physical activity and mental toughness among Chinese university students: the chain-mediated role of self-esteem and social support by Zhixing Zhou, Jun Xiang

“…Physical activity has been considered a potential way to enhance mental toughness, yet its underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently understood.ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the associations between physical activity and mental toughness among university students, and to explore the potential mediating roles of self-esteem and social support.MethodsThis study used the Physical Activity Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale, the Social Support Scale, and the Mental Toughness Scale with 1,184 university students in Guangdong Province as the research subjects. Data were analyzed sequentially using Pearson correlation analysis, structural equation modeling test and bias-corrected percentile bootstrap.Results(1) Physical activity was positively correlated with mental toughness (r = 0.216), and the direct path between physical activity and mental toughness was significant (β = 0.085, p < 0.01, CI [0.04, 0.13]); (2) physical activity was positively correlated with self-esteem (β = 0.173, p < 0.01, CI [0.11, 0.23]) and social support (β = 0.063, p < 0.05, CI [0.08, 0.11]); self-esteem was positively correlated with social support (β = 0.397, p < 0.01, CI [0.34, 0.45]) and mental toughness (β = 0.350, p < 0.01, CI [0.30, 0.40]); and social support was positively correlated with mental toughness (β = 0.304, p < 0.01, CI [0.25, 0.35]); and (3) self-esteem and social support played a significant mediating role between physical activity and mental toughness. …”
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Mindfulness Reduces Adolescent Depression Through Stress Appraisal and Cognitive Reactivity: Evidence from a Four-Wave Longitudinal Study by Filipa Ćavar Mišković, Goran Milas

“…Structural equation modeling (AMOS) was used to evaluate both direct and indirect effects of trait mindfulness on depression, with stress domains included in separate analyses. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of digital inclusive finance’s influence on high quality enterprise development through fixed effects and deep learning frameworks by Dedai Wei, Zimo Wang, Hanfu Kang, Xinye Sha, Yiran Xie, Anqi Dai, Kaichen Ouyang

“…The experiment initially explored the preliminary structural relationship between DIF and TFP using double fixed-effects models combined with robustness and heterogeneity tests. …”
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Determinants of Men’s Involvement in Maternity Care in Dodoma Region, Central Tanzania by Nyasiro S. Gibore, Mangi J. Ezekiel, Alfred Meremo, Mariam J. Munyogwa, Stephen M. Kibusi

“…This cross-sectional survey used multistage sampling in four districts of Dodoma Region to select 966 married men participants aged 18 years and above. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Predictors of pregnant and breastfeeding women’s intention to use traditional Chinese medicine: a cross-sectional study from China by Zanmei Li, Jiao Li, Yushan Lan, Liangkun Ma, Lei Xuan

“…Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test hypothesized relationships. …”
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Perceptions and acceptability of co-administered albendazole, ivermectin and azithromycin mass drug administration, among the health workforce and recipient communities in Ethiopia... by Scott McPherson, Dereje Geleta, Getinet Tafese, Temesgen Tafese, Sinkinesh Behaksira, Hiwot Solomon, Birhanu Oljira, Hirpa Miecha, Lalisa Gemechu, Kaleab Debebe, Biruck Kebede, Teshome Gebre, Fikreab Kebede, Fikre Seife, Fentahun Tadesse, Belete Mammo, Abraham Aseffa, Anthony W Solomon, David C W Mabey, Michael Marks, Endalamaw Gadisa

“…Our qualitative study was nested within a cluster randomized non-inferiority safety trial of combined ivermectin, albendazole and azithromycin MDA. Using semi-structured question guides, we conducted 16 key informant interviews with selected individuals involved in implementing MDA within the participating district. …”
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Towards Equitable Diabetes Care: A Global Perspective on Quality Measurement Exchange by Alon Rasooly, Orly Manor, Ruitai Shao, Moriah E. Ellen, Nadav Davidovitch

“…Employing a realist evaluation methodology, we conducted database searches for peer-reviewed articles, international organizations’ documents, and country-level reports. Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with corresponding authors. …”
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Assessing the relationship between teaching quality and satisfaction with clinical teachers among medical students: a correlational cross-sectional study by Keyvan Amini, Meisam Salehzadeh, Reza Noktehsanj

“…We propose that clinical educators implement structured feedback mechanisms to improve educational conditions that encourage ongoing student communication. …”
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Determinants of hypertensive crisis among hypertensive patients at adult emergency departments of public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia, 2023: A case-control study. by Fenta Wondimneh, Melaku Getachew, Tilahun Teshager, Henok Legesse, Ayichew Alemu, Indeshaw Ketema, Dejene Tesfaye, Yalew Mossie, Natan Muluberhan, Fentahun Meseret

“…Cases were hypertensive crisis patients, while controls were hypertensive patients without crisis in adult emergency departments of public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia from April 10th to September 10th, 2023. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and medical record reviews. …”
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Exploring we-talk as a relational measure for transformation of motivation in family genetic risk communication by Jingsong Zhao, Yue Guan, Weihua An, Kevin Ward, Colleen M. McBride

“…We assessed counts of we-talk by survivors, matched with qualitative insights describing relational motives for sharing inherited risk information using deductive thematic analysis. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data from survivors as they navigated through a website developed to foster family cancer genetic risk communication in real-time. …”
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Mapping the mHealth Nexus: A Semantic Analysis of mHealth Scholars’ Research Propensities Following an Interdisciplinary Training Institute by Junpeng Ren, Jinwen Luo, Yingshi Huang, Vivek Shetty, Minjeong Jeon

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CHALLENGES TO TEA PRODUCTION AND TEA MARKETING IN TARABA STATE OF NIGERIA by Yetunde Olasimbo Mary OLADOKUN, Kayode Akanni OLUYOLE

“…The study was carried out in Taraba state in Nigeria. Data was collected through the administration of well-structured questionnaire among tea producers and marketers (272). …”
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Household-based Survey of Diphtheria Vaccination in Osogbo Vis-à-vis 2023 Diphtheria Outbreak in Osun State, Nigeria: A Snapshot Assessment by Waidi Folorunso Sule, Hannah Ifedayo Ajayi, Ayokunle David Obayomi, Omolola Yinka Adeagbo, Omotayo Opemipo Oyedara, Olayode Olayiwola, Sunday Babatunde Akinde

“…Materials and Methods: This was a household-based survey; with ethical approval, 250 households in five clusters were contiguously selected for face-to-face interviewer-based interaction using semi-structured questionnaires. Consenting caregivers of children in each household provided pertinent socio-demographic and diphtheria vaccination data. …”
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Precipitated opioid withdrawal after buprenorphine administration in patients presenting to the emergency department: A case series by Anthony Spadaro, Sophia Faude, Jeanmarie Perrone, Ashish P. Thakrar, Margaret Lowenstein, M. Kit Delgado, Austin S. Kilaru

“…This study included patients who were reported by clinicians as potential cases of PW. Relevant clinical data were abstracted from the electronic health record using a structured retrospective chart review instrument. …”
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What influences Indian primary school children’s food behaviors? - Perceptions of children, mothers and teachers by Neha Rathi, Prarthana Tiwari, Manisha Kanwar, Anjali Patel, Mukta Singh, Kalpna Gupta, Anthony Worsley

“…Methods Informed by the socio-ecological framework, this study used an exploratory qualitative research approach to conduct semi-structured interviews with 22 primary school children, 19 mothers, and 18 teachers residing in Varanasi, India. …”
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