Enhancing self-care management among women with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Na’eemah Zaini, Idayu Badilla Idris, Norfazilah Ahmad, Syahnaz Mohd Hashim, Nik Nairan Abdullah, Nadia Aqilla Shamsusah

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted among 330 female patients recruited through multistage sampling from nine health clinics in Malaysia. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationships between these factors. …”
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Assessing Dentists’ knowledge and training needs in smoking cessation and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: a cross-sectional study in Kosovo by Zana Sllamniku Dalipi, Mirlinda Sopi Krasniqi, Donika Bajrami Shabani, Linda Dula

“…Most (63.0%) felt confident discussing e-cigarettes’ harmful effects, while only 36.5% were knowledgeable about advanced cessation methods, and 11.6% were familiar with structured intervention models like the 5As and 5Rs. …”
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The Role of Immersive Virtual Realities: Enhancing Science Learning in Higher Education by Talia Tene, Marco Guevara, Gabriel Moreano, John Vera, Cristian Vacacela Gomez

“…These articles were further analyzed to identify distinct structural elements regarding VR and AR interventions and their effects on educational outcomes. …”
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ChatGPT Conversations on Oral Cancer: Unveiling ChatGPT's Potential and Pitfalls by Nikunj Maniyar, Gargi S. Sarode, Sachin C. Sarode, Shruti Thakkar

“…ChatGPT version 3.5 was used through a structured approach of submitting questions individually for evaluation. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of rehabilitation nursing training for clinical nurses based on the Kirkpatrick model by Manzhou Yang, Xiuying Zhang, Ruiyang Han, Xiao Ding, Runguo Gao, Qi Jing, Weiqin Cai, Anning Ma, Qianqian Gao, Hongmei Li

“…Four themes were extracted from the semi structured interviews: improving relevant capabilities, optimizing training, improving safety management awareness and crisis awareness, and expanding career development space. …”
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Post-graduate Teachers’ STEM Education Experiences and the Development of their 21st Century Skills: A Case Study of Two Higher Education Institutions in South Africa and Mauritius... by Ronicka Mudaly, Bongani P. Ndlovu, Tamirirofa Chirikure, Doras Sibanda, Merventharan Perumal Moodley, Fawzia Bibi Narod, Vickren Narrainsawmy

“…The first set of data was generated using a semi-structured questionnaire. To corroborate the questionnaire data, a sample of 5 postgraduate teachers was interviewed, forming the second data set. …”
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Going virtual for research training during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: e-SORT IT by Hayk Davtyan, Karapet Davtyan, Anthony D Harries, Anthony Reid, Garry Aslanyan, Mohammed Khogali, Rony Zachariah

“… The Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT) model has contributed to building research capacity and has produced evidence for improving public health program performance in countries with limited research capacity. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma Research and Development: Insights from Investor and Researcher Perspectives by Iakovos Kritikos, Andreas Sarantopoulos, Anastasios Roumeliotis, Julia Vasiliades, Ioannis Matsinas

“…This study investigates the role of AI investments in enhancing research efficiency, addressing implementation challenges, and shaping stakeholder perspectives. Via a structured explanatory research design, the study applies a quantitative methodology based on survey data collected from researchers, investors, and pharmaceutical executives across the USA and United Kingdom. …”
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Small-Scale Farmers’ Uptake of Eco-Friendly Vegetable Production Practices in Enugu State, Nigeria. by Ikenna Charles Ukwuaba, Chiziterem Benita Nze, Ridwan Mukaila, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, Chukwuma Otum Ume, Emmanuel Ejiofor Omeje, Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah, Chris Nnamdi Onyekwe, Onyebuchi Jonathan Umeh

“… The rising demand for sustainable agriculture is driving a global shift toward eco-friendly vegetable production methods that prioritise human health and environmental protection Vegetables. however, the level of uptake of eco-friendly practices and their drivers are poorly understood, which prompts the current study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 randomly selected vegetable farmers in Enugu State. …”
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Efficacy of Recombinant Genetic Diagnostic Tools for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) by Mai M. Abd El-Rahman, Rokaya H. Shalaby, Alaa A. E .El-Kholy, Noura R. Mohamed, Shereen H. B. Elwakeel

“…The virus's seven serotypes and numerous genetic subtypes complicate its diagnosis in both at-risk and endemic areas, facing any control programs. The non-structural polypeptide (NSP) 3ABC of FMDV is the most reliable for serotype-independent antibody detection, and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) based on this has proven reliable. …”
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The Islamic Microfinance System And Its Ultimate Impact On The Poor In Bauchi Metropolis In The Context Of Socio-Economic Challenges by Hashim Sabo Bello, Shamsuddeen Abubakar, Sunusi Abdulkadir Fateh

“…The authors of the article developed a structured questionnaire, the analysis of which allowed to analyze the attitude of citizens to Islamic microfinance services. …”
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Navigating relationships and tensions: how professionals who treat substance use disorders view their role in preventing child abuse and neglect by Paulo Padilla-Petry, Nuria Fuentes-Peláez, Anna Fantova-Romero

“…They discussed the importance and fragility of the therapeutic bond, structural deficiencies in their services, and the challenges of working with CWS. …”
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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

“…Findings revealed median scores: knowledge 20.00 [12.00, 28.00] (range: 0–44), attitudes 21.00 [19.75, 24.00] (range: 8–40), and practices 26.00 [22.00, 31.00] (range: 8–40). Structural equation modeling (SEM) showed knowledge directly influenced attitudes (β = -0.153, p < 0.001), while both knowledge (β = 0.522, p < 0.001) and attitudes (β = -0.128, p = 0.004) significantly impacted practices. …”
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Design and evaluation of a multi-epitope DNA vaccine against HPV16 by Lanfang Zhu, Xiangjie Cui, Zhiling Yan, Yufen Tao, Lei Shi, Xinwen Zhang, Yufeng Yao, Li Shi

“…Subsequently, through meticulous selection of T-cell epitopes and other necessary elements, a multi-epitope vaccine was constructed, exhibiting good immunogenic, physicochemical, and structural characteristics. Furthermore, in silico simulations showed that the vaccine not only interacted well with toll-like receptors (TLR2/TLR3/TLR4), but also induced a strong innate and adaptive immune response characterized by elevated Th1-type cytokines, such as interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-2 (IL2). …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship among healthcare workers in outpatient medical centers in Kenya: a qualitative... by Mary W. Kaniu, Wahu R. Gitaka, Rupali Jain, Ann N. Munyare, Rodney D. Adam, Aliza Monroe-Wise

“…Design: A qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews Setting: 12 private outpatient clinics in Kenya. …”
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A roadmap for personalized medicine: the findings of the IC2PerMed project by Flavia Beccia, Francesco Andrea Causio, Marzia Di Marcantonio, Ilda Hoxhaj, Chiara Cadeddu, Melissa Campagno, Lena Schleicher, Carmen Fotino, Maike Tauchert, Marta Lomazzi, Lili Wang, Wenya Wang, Huiyao Huang, Walter Ricciardi, Stefania Boccia, Stefania Boccia

“…The roadmap promotes best practice exchange and addresses potential barriers to PM adoption. It outlines structural actions including enhancing health literacy, fostering intersectoral and international collaboration, ongoing review of emerging technologies, and facilitating innovation market entry through needs assessment and Health Technology Assessment. …”
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Searching synergy between esport and academy: the role of sport faculties and departments in CEE countries by Petra Hospodková, Jan Šíma, Vladimír Rogalewicz, Zdeněk Ledvina, Jakub Čubík, Daniel Opelík

“…The research also aims to clarify the perceived roles of universities, including their research domains, within the context of esports.MethodsThe research is based on a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were used in the qualitative research to analyze attitudes toward the esports issues. …”
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An evaluation of gambling addiction and video lottery in the South of Italy by Pasquale Spataro, Giuseppa Visalli, Francesco Mazzù, Bruno Cosenza, Maria Angela Rita Palamara, Giovanni Campanella, Isa Anna Maria Picerno, Raffaele Squeri, Vincenza La Fauci, Cristina Genovese

“…In conclusion, given the high socio-economic impact of this phenomenon, we believe that it is imperative to establish structured preventions programs in order to to contain the spread of this phenomenon.  …”
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Intrincada construcción de identidad profesional y relaciones de poder: percepciones en docentes universitarios de Educación Física (Intricate construction of professional identity... by Yanet Amanda Maquera-Maquera, Saúl Bermejo-Paredes, Erika Olivera Condori, Rogelio Domingo Cahuana Tapia, Yony Martín Pino Vanegas, Efrain Humberto Yupanqui Pino, Silo Nahun Chuquicallata Paricahua, Henry Mark Vilca Apaza

“…Institutional programs are needed to build university identity processes. …”
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Determinants of transmission prevention behavior among Tuberculosis patients in Surabaya, Indonesia by Ni Njoman Juliasih, Luluk Fadhoh Sakinah, Reny Mareta Sari, Hudi Winarso, Salmon Charles P.T. Siahaan, Erik Jaya Gunawan

“…Therefore, there is a need to implement targeted programs to enhance prevention behavior.…”
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