Understanding the Infection Prevention and Control Landscape at a Tertiary Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi by Mrs Dorica Ng'ambi, Dr Thomasena O'byrne, Prof. Nicholas Feasey, Dr. Tara Tancred

“…Methods: We conducted mixed methods implementation research to understand the IPC landscape in a surgical department (within general wards and operating theatres) at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) from September 2023 to April 2024. We used four data collection Methods: a survey using the Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework tool; a desk review on available IPC documentation; observation of IPC practices using structured tools adapted from the CDC; individual interviews with healthcare workers (HCWs); and focus group discussions with cleaners and patient caregivers/guardians. …”
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Older adult stroke survivors’ needs and perspectives of a stroke app: a qualitative study by Wenjing Cao, Afang Li, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Juan Chen, Lanying Chen, Qing Li, Intan Idiana Hassan

“…Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Haase's adaptation of Colaizzi's phenomenological method. …”
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Global Trends and Empirical Metrics in the Evaluation of Code Smells and Technical Debt: A Bibliometric Study by Ronald Henry Diaz Arrieta, Byron Leoncio Diaz Monroy, Luis Javier Castillo Heredia, Alexandra Gabriela Valenzuela Cobos

“…Among the critical factors that affect these attributes are code smells, indicators of structural deficiencies in the source code, which, although they do not directly affect functionality, significantly increase technical debt and maintenance costs. …”
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Survival outcomes and prognosis predictors of uveal melanoma from Indian population by Payal N Shah, Mahesh Shanmugam, Neha M Kagathi, Annu T Thaliath, Sunita Mohan

“…The critical window for metastasis management is within the first five years, underscoring the necessity of structured follow-up protocols.…”
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Study on the mechanism of family resilience on loneliness in older adults with stroke by Hui Ju, Hui Ju, Yanli Dong, Ju Liu, Jing Mu, Lei Ge, Jie Chen

“…Using one-way analysis of variance and multiple linear regression equation to analyze the influencing factors of loneliness in older adults with stroke; Construct a structural equation model to explore the pathways of social support, family function and psychological capital in the relationship between family resilience and loneliness.ResultsThe average loneliness score among older adults with stroke was (35.07 ± 15.24). …”
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Perspectives on AI-Driven Nursing Science Among Nursing Professionals from China: A Qualitative Study by Yi Chen, Fulei Wu, Wen Zhang, Weijie Xing, Zheng Zhu, Qingmei Huang, Changrong Yuan

“…Between September and December 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 nursing professionals from universities and hospitals in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Chengdu, China. …”
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Marginal adaptation and porosity of calcium silicate-based cements in furcation perforations: a micro-CT comparative study by María Rojo-Carpintero, Ana Martín-Díaz, Juan Miraglia Cantarini, Natalia Navarrete, Alejandro R. Pérez, Giulia Malvicini, José Aranguren, David Rubio-Flores

“…Clinical evaluation assessed adaptation, porosity, and overfilling, while micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) provided quantitative data on voids and gaps. Statistical analysis used chi-square, Kruskal–Wallis, and Mann–Whitney U tests. …”
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Parameter Sensitivity Analysis and Irrigation Regime Optimization for Jujube Trees in Arid Regions Using the WOFOST Model by Shihao Sun, Yingjie Ma, Pengrui Ai, Ming Hong, Zhenghu Ma

“…Path analysis using segmented structural equations also showed that water stress factor (SWF) and potassium nutrition index (K_status) indirectly controlled yield by significantly affecting photosynthesis (path coefficients: 0.72 and 0.75, respectively). …”
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The Impact of Students' Motivational Drive and Attitude toward Online Learning on Their Academic Engagement during the Emergency Situation by Audi Yundayani, Yatha Yuni, Fiki Alghadari

“…Two hundred-eight undergraduate students from a private higher education institution comprised the research's respondents. The structural equation modeling and Hayes' bootstrapping technique were employed to analyze the data further, which was collected through an internet-based poll. …”
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Potential Associations Between Anthropometric Characteristics, Biomarkers, and Sports Performance in Regional Ultra-Marathon Swimmers: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Iasonas Zompanakis, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Nikolaos Koutlianos

“…Although pacing and nutritional strategies were not directly examined, observational data—such as consistent swimming rhythm, time allocation for active recovery (AR), and structured carbohydrate intake—suggest these factors may have contributed to performance maintenance and probably the lack of body composition differences after the ultra-marathon effort. …”
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Effect of an Educational Program Regarding Cardiac Arrhythmias on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices in Critical Care Units by Mai E. Mohsen, Sahar Y Mohammad, Dena E. Sobeh

“…A convenient sample of all available nurses (139) nurses in critical care units was recruited in this study and divided into 116 female and 23 male nurses. The data collection tool encompassed two: A structured interviewing questionnaire with demographic characteristics, a nurses' knowledge questionnaire, and nurses' practice observational checklists. …”
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Dynamic land use efficiency and human-land relationship in traditional industrial cities by Xianglong Kong, Xianglong Kong, Yutong Wu, Peng Cui, Yiwen Sun, Guangpu Wei

“…The spatial structural relationships among districts and counties are analysed using the Getis-Ord Gi* statistical model, while the co ordination mechanisms of human-land interactions are explored through the Kaya identity and the Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI).ResultsThe results demonstrate that 40.9% of counties suffer from low land utilization efficiency. 57.6% of cities experience simultaneous population decline and expansion of urban-rural construction land. …”
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PESTICIDES - A PROBLEM IN ROMANIA'S AGRICULTURE? by Agatha POPESCU, Cristiana TINDECHE, Alina MĂRCUȚĂ, Liviu MĂRCUȚĂ, Adelaida HONȚUȘ

“…The paper analyzed the use of pesticides in Romania in the period 2007-2020, based on the official statistical data by type of pesticide, at the national and territorial level, and using fixed and structural indices, concentration indices and time and spatial comparisons. …”
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From plough to portfolio: Occupational diversification of farmers in Odisha by Debi Kalyan Jayasingh, Bishnupriya Mishra, Habung Ali, Kamalakanta Behera

“…These districts have the highest population density of end consumers and the widest range of activities that farmers do, which makes them great places for diversification. Data were gathered through personal interviews, employing pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires. …”
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Effect of Hygiene Guidelines on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Food Handlers at University Cafeterias by Eman N. Ramadan, Gamalat M. Abd El-Ghany, Maha M. Abd Elaziz

“…Three tools used for collecting data: A Structured interview questionnaire included two parts. …”
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Reconceptualisation of sport and quality of life in young athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: understanding the experiences behind the numbers through a p... by Fiona Webster, Dianne M Bryant, Hana Marmura, Olivia Morassutti, Alan M J Getgood

“…Descriptive quantitative analyses of QOL ratings and thematic analysis of qualitative data were conducted to identify mechanisms of response shift. …”
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A modeling study of pre-exposure prophylaxis to eliminate HIV in Taiwan by 2030 by Huei-Jiuan Wu, Ya-Ping Cheng, Yi-Hsuan Chen, Chia-Chen Chang, Tung Lo, Chi-Tai Fang

“…Methods We applied stochastic and risk/age-structured deterministic modeling to assess the impact of PrEP scale-up on the basic reproduction number (R 0) and the trajectory of the HIV epidemic in Taiwan, respectively. …”
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Reduced microstructural white matter integrity is associated with the severity of physical symptoms in functional neurological disorder by Nicolas Gninenko, Eliane Müller, Selma Aybek

“…However, the dichotomy between functional and structural changes has been challenged by research suggesting that not only functional but also anatomical alterations in the gray and white matter may underlie a subset of symptoms. …”
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Awareness and perceptions regarding autism among school teachers in Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Eman A. Otaif, Sarah M. A. Salih, Mohammed S. Mahfouz

“…Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out in the Jazan region among a random sample of school teachers (males and females) who are working at the governmental primary Schools, throughout the scholastic year 2019–2020. A structured validated self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. …”
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Development of the ADFICE_IT clinical decision support system to assist deprescribing of fall-risk increasing drugs: A user-centered design approach. by Sara S Groos, Kelly K de Wildt, Bob van de Loo, Annemiek J Linn, Stephanie Medlock, Kendrick M Shaw, Eric K Herman, Lotta J Seppala, Kim J Ploegmakers, Natasja M van Schoor, Julia C M van Weert, Nathalie van der Velde

“…In phase I, a prototype of the CDSS was developed which involved a literature and systematic review, European survey (n = 581), and semi-structured interviews with clinicians (n = 19), as well as the aggregation and testing of deprescribing guidelines and the development of the fall-risk prediction model. …”
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