Perceived acceptability of a prototype toolkit to support patients and informal caregivers to express their perspectives in palliative care conversations by Annet Olde Wolsink-van Harlingen, Jan Jukema, Kris Vissers, Madeleen Uitdehaag, Jeroen Hasselaar, Leontine Groen-van de Ven

“…Method: Patients and informal caregivers end users and HCPs participated in semi-structured individual or group interviews. This resulted in two databases of qualitative data which were thematically analysed. …”
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Complex factors combinations driving tea growers to adopt ecological agricultural practices in tea gardens by Zhaoshuo Yan, Zhaoshuo Yan, Wenzhe Zhang, Xiao Liu, Zhengyuan Li, Yutao Zhao, Mingjiang Zeng, Shuilian Gao, Shuilian Gao, Shuilian Gao

“…Nevertheless, a dearth of discourse exists regarding the intricacies surrounding farmers' adoption of tea garden ecological agriculture practices (TGEAP), particularly the complex interplay between adoption factors and outcomes.MethodsUsing data of 310 farmers, this study employed complexity theories and Stimulus-Organism-Response theories, and integrated Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis to explore the complex relationships between farmer characteristics, internal and external factors, and adoption of farmer.ResultsThe results show three influential paths in the Stimulus-Organism-Response model, and environmental protection attitude (EPA) and production expectation (PE) act as intermediaries. …”
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In-depth study and optimization of process parameters to enhance tensile and compressive strengths of PETG in FDM technology by Rajan Kumaresan, Kumaran Kadirgama, Mahendran Samykano, Wan Sharuzi Wan Harun, Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam, Krishnan Kanny

“…This study investigates the mechanical properties (tensile and compressive) and structural characteristics of PETG samples printed using FDM technology by varying the infill pattern and raster angle and reducing the infill density from 100 % to 50 %. …”
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Cross-sectional study of myopia prevalence and associated risk factors among children and adolescents in Shaanxi Province, China, in 2021 by Yi-Ming Guo, Guan-Chen Liu, Junhan Wei, Jiaqi Wang, Jiejing Bi, Juan Huang, Dang-Xia Zhou, Lu Ye

“…Myopia was defined as SE ≤−0.5 D and categorized into low (SE >−3.0 D), moderate (SE >−6.0 D), and high myopia (SE ≤−6.0 D). Data on age, gender, education level, and ethnicity were collected using structured questionnaires administered through face-to-face interviews.Results The overall prevalence of myopia was 67.4% (95% CI: 67.20%–67.50%), with high myopia at 4.63% (95% CI: 4.55%–4.71%). …”
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Multi-Objective Sensitivity Analysis of Hydraulic–Mechanical–Electrical Parameters for Hydropower System Transient Response by Yongjia Li, Yixuan Guo, Ming Li, Liuwei Lei, Huaming Hu, Diyi Chen, Ziwen Zhao, Beibei Xu

“…The load increase transition process is selected for parameter sensitivity analysis to evaluate the influence of various structural, operational, and control parameters on unit stability and to identify key parameters affecting stability. …”
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Leaf anatomy of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz. cv. IAC-12) after herbicides application to control weeds in Minas Gerais, Brazil by Daniel Valadão Silva, Cassia Michelle Cabral, Sarah Stéphane Diamantina da Costa, Matheus Freitas Souza, Evander Alves Ferreira, Renan Rodrigues Braga, Gustavo Antônio Mendes Pereira, José Barbosa dos Santos

“…Micro-morphological changes precede the appearance of visible damage after herbicide application and are essential in providing data for the safe recommendation in chemical management of weeds. …”
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The influence of carbon perception on sustainable behaviors: Tailoring sustainability strategies based on individuals' levels of openness to green technology adoption by Sasichakorn Wongsaichia, Teerapong Pienwisetkaew, Wanwisa Wannapipat, Khwanjira Ponsree, Chavis Ketkaew

“…We explore both direct and indirect pathways from perceived carbon impact to sustainable behavior, with environmental awareness and intention to adopt green technology as key mediators. Using multigroup structural equation modeling, data from 542 users of a carbon footprint platform in Thailand were analyzed. …”
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Aripiprazole/Sertraline Combination: Clinical and Cost‐Effectiveness in Comparison With Quetiapine for the Treatment of Bipolar Depression (ASCEnD Trial)—Protocol for a Nested Qual... by Isobel Hoppe, Stuart Watson, Caroline Kemp, Fiona Turnbull, Firoza Davies, John Gibson, Lumbini Azim, Lauren Wall, Niraj Ahuja, Sarah Al‐Ashmori, Sally Keys, Thomas Kabir, Carolyn A. Chew‐Graham

“…Methods The qualitative study will use semi‐structured interviews to explore pilot trial participants' and clinicians' perspectives on recruitment procedures, the acceptability of the intervention, the management of bipolar disorder and attitudes to medication combinations. …”
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The experiences of family members of persons with intellectual disabilities who used residential care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic by Montserrat Puig Llobet, Montserrat Roca Roger, Teresa Nicolàs Silva, Gemma Pérez Gimenez, Zaida Agüera, Maria-Teresa Lluch Canut, Juan Francisco Roldan Merino, Carmen Moreno Arroyo, Marta Prats Arimon, Maria Aurelia Sánchez Ortega, Xavier Domènech Mascaró, Miguel Angel Hidalgo Blanco, Antonio Moreno Poyato

“…Methods and procedures Semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interpretive phenomenological qualitative approach. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence by Qin Dong, Shenxian Wan, Ruihua Wang, Sanshan Guo, Hong Shen, Ningjuan Wang, Wenting Cai, Luxi Cai, Wei Zhao

“…Conducted in Suzhou from January to March 2024, the cross-sectional study involved 476 participants, predominantly pregnant women (81.3%). Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires, covering demographic characteristics and KAP scores. …”
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The effects of alcohol use severity and polygenic risk on gray matter volumes in young adults by Yu Chen, Huey-Ting Li, Xingguang Luo, Guangfei Li, Guangfei Li, Jaime S. Ide, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li, Chiang-Shan R. Li

“…Alcohol use behaviors were assessed with the Semi-Structured Assessment for the Genetics of Alcoholism. …”
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Randomized controlled trial of 4.0 mg versus 0.4 mg folic acid supplementation: Follow-up of children at 1 year of age by Renata Bortolus, Francesca Filippini, Sonia Cipriani, Daniele Trevisanuto, Federico Marchetti, Pierpaolo Mastroiacovo, Fabio Parazzini, Francesco Cavallin

“…Methods: The health status of livebirths was evaluated by a trained health care provider (HCP) through a phone interview with the paediatrician (at 1–3–12 months of age) and with the parents (at 12 months of age), using a structured data collection form. Results: Information at 1 year of life could be obtained for 347/376 (92.3 %) newborns included in the original RCT. …”
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The Determinants of Recall Event Timing of Contaminated Frozen Poultry Products in Retail Outlets in North-Central Nigeria by Emeka Solomon Fidelis, Moradeyo Adebanjo Otitoju, Park Odojoma Idisi, Ugochukwu Emmanuel Anazo, David Ocholi Achemu

“…Multistage sampling was employed to sample 202 respondents, and the data collected using a well-structured questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistics and discrete-time survival analysis. …”
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International experiences on active travel planning: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by Yuting Zhang, Jennifer Kent, Patrick Harris, John D Nelson, Michael Tong, Sotiris Vardoulakis

“…This study uses online survey data from practitioners working in the planning and provision of active travel related initiatives (N = 40), to understand international experiences, as influenced by the surge of interest in active travel during the pandemic. …”
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Design and development of a low-cost, eco-friendly forklift for sustainable logistics management by Asif Jalal, Muhammad Farooq, Izza Anwer, Nasir Hayat, Adeel Munir, Imran Zahid, Noreen Sher Akbar, M. Hamza, M. Nouman, Fahid Riaz

“…According to the National Safety Council (NSC) data, approximately 78 fatalities are reported every year. …”
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Petrography and geochemistry of Late Carboniferous dolostone-hosted soapstone in the Sherwan Formation, Hazara Basin: insights into hydrothermal and dynamic metamorphic processes by Khawaja Umair Majeed, Khawaja Umair Majeed, Muhammad Saleem Mughal, George Kontakiotis, Syed Kamran Ali, Shamim Akhtar, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, Kamaran Siddique, Evangelia Besiou, Assimina Antonarakou

“…The occurrence of pyrite and hematite indicates hydrothermal interactions, contributing to metal enrichment and oxidation.DiscussionGeochemical data show silica enrichment and structural weakening as key factors in dolomite-to-talc transformation. …”
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Plastics pollution: pathways, impacts, and regulatory challenges in marine environments by Malika Bel Hassen, Amel Bellaaj Zouari, Moufida Abdennadher, Jean-Claude Assaf, Mantoura Nakad, Rami Abboud, Yosra Khammeri, Mohamed Banni, Alberto Panzeri, Leonardo Gomes, Wael Hamd

“…Microplastics affect both unicellular and multicellular marine organisms at various structural levels, causing significant disruptions that negatively impact their ecological and biological functions as well as their social behavior. …”
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Determination of the early Paleozoic accretionary complex in Southwestern Yunnan, China: Implications for the tectonic evolution of the Proto-Tethys Ocean by Guo-chuan Yan, Bao-di Wang, Han Liu, Juan He, Zhi-min Peng

“…In the Lancang Group, metamorphic acidic volcanic rocks, basic volcanic rocks, intermediate-acid intrusive rocks, and high-pressure metamorphic rocks are exposed in the form of tectonic lens in schist, rendering typical melange structural characteristics of “block + matrix”. Considering regional deformation and chronology, material composition characteristics, and the previous data, this study thinks the Lancang Group may be an early Paleozoic tectonic accretionary complex formed by the eastward subduction of the Changning-Menglian Proto-Tethys Ocean, which provides an important constraint for the Tethys evolution.©2023 China Geology Editorial Office.…”
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Impact of vegetation restoration on soil moisture dynamics in temperate water-limited regions by Lihua Lan, Tingting Zhang, Fei He, Baolin Wang, Junwei Bao

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Sustainable phytoprotection: a smart monitoring and recommendation framework using Puma Optimization for potato pathogen detection by Amal H. Alharbi, Faris H. Rizk, Khaled Sh. Gaber, Marwa M. Eid, Marwa M. Eid, El-Sayed M. El-kenawy, El-Sayed M. El-kenawy, Pushan Kumar Dutta, Doaa Sami Khafaga

“…Ensuring sustainable and resilient agricultural systems in the face of intensifying crop disease threats requires intelligent, data-driven tools for early detection and intervention. …”
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