Cartilage loss is greater in knees with virtual joint replacement status than in matched controls without by Felix Eckstein, Wolfgang Wirth, Ali Guermazi, Frank Roemer, Michael Nevitt, Christoph Ladel, Leena Sharma, David J. Hunter, C. Kent Kwoh

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Sexually Transmitted Infection knowledge and risky behaviours among Albanian university students: findings from a cross-sectional study by Lumturi Merkuri, Erda Qorri, Xhini Rizaj, Busra Emir, Leidon Shapo

“…Methodology: Conducted between April - May 2023, our study surveyed 671 students using a structured questionnaire based on established guidelines. …”
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The effect of different intensities Resistance Training on expression mir-204 and transcription factors of osteogenic, Runx2 and biomechanical properties on bone in Old male Wistar... by ZAHRA HEMATI FARSANI, Ebrahim Banitalebi, Mohamad Faramarzi, Amin Bigham-Sadegh

“…Purpose:  Bones are largely influenced by nutrition, activity levels and lifestyle, and structural adaptations in the form and size of the bone occur by the forces of weight bearing and forces applied by the muscles. …”
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Cybersecurity Framework: Addressing Resiliency in Welsh SMEs for Digital Transformation and Industry 5.0 by Nisha Rawindaran, Ambikesh Jayal, Edmond Prakash

“…Integrated with the CGF, the framework promotes structured, ongoing improvements across organizational, technological, and human domains. …”
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Barriers and opportunities to increase soil organic carbon in vineyards: A case study of extension personnel in France and in the United States by Marie Thiollet-Scholtus, Amélie CM Gaudin, Justine Vanden Heuvel

“…This study used semi-structured interviews with extension specialists in warm and cool regions of France and USA to explore context-specific barriers and opportunities for adoption of SOC-building practices. …”
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Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Turkey by Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, Ayşe Rumeysa Doğruyol, Hakkı Öztürk, Sevgi Canbaz, Meryem Merve Ören Çelik

“…Data collection involved a structured questionnaire capturing sociodemographic details, comorbidities, vaccination history, and hesitancy levels, coupled with the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS), a 9-item tool validated in Turkish that measures trust in vaccines and perceived risks. …”
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Enhancing government communication for climate change adaptation: a case study of agricultural policies and practices by Khuswatun Hasanah, Rukmowati Brotodjojo, Mofit Eko Poerwanto, László Lakatos

“…Guided by Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Theory, this qualitative research involved semi-structured interviews with six farmers and two Agricultural Extension Officers. …”
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The mediating role of emotion regulation in the relationship between attachment styles and social skills and anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder by ali Kareem Khlaif Al-Shammar, khodamorad momeni, kamran yazdanbaksh

“…Method: This correlational study utilized structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all children with ASD in Kermanshah during the academic year 2023-2024. …”
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How Physicians Learn to Say "I'm Sorry": Power, Culture, and Apology in Medical Education by Stephanie Quon, Sarah Low, Sarah Zhou, Katherine Zheng

“…Empathy training facilitated sincere apologies, yet few programs assessed long-term behaviors or addressed structural barriers.Conclusion: Teaching apology in medicine requires more than communication skills, it demands longitudinal, systems-based efforts that foster humility, transparency, and institutional accountability.…”
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Sistemas certificáveis de gestão ambiental e da qualidade: práticas para integração em empresas do setor moveleiro Environmental and quality certifiable management systems: guideli... by Paulo Fernando Fuzer Grael, Otávio José de Oliveira

“…The case study data was collected via semi-structured interviews with those directly responsible for the two systems and some key collaborators at operational level, via document analysis and in loco observation. …”
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Auditors’ Intention to Use Blockchain Technology and TAM3: The Moderating Role of Age by Amir Hasan Hamadeh, Rasha Mohammad Nouraldeen, Rasha Mohamad Mahboub, Mohamed Saleh Hashem

“…A sample of 332 auditors working in Lebanon was used to collect data and the analysis was conducted using the third version of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS3-SEM). Results show that perception of external control and computer self-efficacy significantly affect the PEOU. …”
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Solicitude toward artificial intelligence among health care providers and its relation to their patient’s safety culture in Saudi Arabia by Hamda Ahmed Mohamed Eldesoky, DaifAllah AlThubaity, Abeer Yahia Mahdy Shalby, Fatma Abdelaziz Mohammed

“…Data collection was conducted using two self-reported questionnaires: the Structured Knowledge and Attitude Questionnaire on Artificial Intelligence and the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC). …”
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Enhancing Operations for Sustainability in Indonesian SMEs through Climate Change Awareness and Business Orientation by Hafiz Rahman, Sri Oktavia, Niyanta Shetye, Winny Leocade Sedjiro Azonhoumon

“…Conducted in West Sumatra, Indonesia, this study employs a quantitative causal analysis approach using Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) for robust analysis. …”
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Quality assurance practices of internal examinations in selected Eswatini primary schools by Goodness Tshabalala, Gawie Schlebusch, Solomon Makola

“…Five principals from the selected schools were part of the study by participating in semi-structured interviews. Document analysis also formed part of the data-generation process: in each school a sample of examination papers and marked examination scripts were reviewed to assess quality assurance. …”
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Moral competence, dilemma discussion, and sports: unraveling the significance of framework, competitive level, and sporting experience by Małgorzata Bronikowska, Katerina Mouratidou, Maryna Khorkova, Michał Bronikowski

“…The findings strongly suggest that implementing structured dilemma discussions can significantly benefit amateur athletes. …”
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The relationship between medical students’ interest in learning and their ability to solve mathematical problems: the chain-mediating role of teacher-student relationship and self-... by Li Yang, Li Yang, Jingwen Cui, Yi Zhang

“…Empirical evidence utilizing multi-mediation models to test indirect effects is particularly lacking.MethodsThis study investigated 806 Chinese medical students, assessing problem-solving ability using PISA mathematics items and examining the chain-mediated pathway of teacher-student relationships and mathematics self-efficacy via structural equation modeling (SEM) and bias-corrected bootstrap methods. …”
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Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs Among Mothers Attending Vaccination Centers in Central West Bank: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Zeina Sinnokrot, Sanaa Zeidan, Kinda Abu Salah, Bashar Zuaiter, Hussein Hallak

“…This was done using structured questionnaires completed through face‐to‐face interviews covering socio‐demographic variables, mothers' reproductive history, and NDS knowledge assessment. …”
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DFT Calculation and Docking Affinity Evaluation of Novel Quinoline Derivatives as an Antibacterial Agent by Aya Ali Mohammed, Ahlam Mohammed Farhan

“…The HOMO-LUMO energy gaps of compounds (A-E) were theoretically estimated at B3LYP in conjunction with the base 6-311G (d, p) using DFT-based structural optimization. Compound E (∆E Gap= 0.130 eV) is the one with the lowest energy gap. …”
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Sentient Intercultural Self-Efficacy: Constructing Intercultural Competence in Health Sciences students by DEBBIE ÁLVAREZ-CRUCES, JUAN MANSILLA-SEPÚLVEDA, ALEJANDRA NOCETTI-DE-LA-BARRA

“…Therefore, this research aimed to understand the process of constructing Intercultural Competence in theprofessional training of Health Sciences students.Methods: A qualitative study with a Grounded Theory design was conducted. Semi-structured interviews, lasting 40 to 50 minutes, were conducted with students in their last year of training tocomply with the intensity sampling. …”
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Midwives’ practice challenges in triaging expectant mothers: a qualitative study in Mpumalanga maternity units, South Africa by Mxolisi Welcome Ngwenya, Livhuwani Muthelo, Melitah Molatelo Rasweswe, Tebogo Maria Mothiba

“…The maximum variation purposive sampling technique was used to select midwives working in the maternity units of Mpumalanga province. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for data collection, and data saturation was reached and confirmed with the 20th participant. …”
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