Through the eyes of the patients: a qualitative study of diabetes patients’ experiences navigating the healthcare system by P. V. AshaRani, Kumarasan Roystonn, Madhumitha Ramu, Yeow Wee Brian Tan, Fiona Devi, M. Iskander Shah, Peizhi Wang, Sum Chee Fang, Tavintharan Subramaniam, Lee Eng Sing, Lee Eng Sing, Chong Siow Ann, Mythily Subramaniam, Mythily Subramaniam

“…This study describes the diabetes patients’ experience navigating the healthcare system.MethodsA phenomenological approach was adopted together with purposive sampling to achieve the study aim. …”
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Evaluating Leaf Water Potential of Maize Through Multi-Cultivar Dehydration Experiments and Segmentation Thresholding by Shuanghui Zhao, Yanqun Zhang, Pancen Feng, Xinlong Hu, Yan Mo, Hao Li, Jiusheng Li

“…However, models constructed by existing methods and VIs still face challenges regarding the generalizability and limited ranges of field experiment datasets. …”
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Pharmacokinetics of a new drug based on polysaccharide from acorus calamus in an experiment on laboratory animals by S. V. Krivoshchekov, E. A. Yanovskaya, R. V. Gurto, O. S. Bryushinina, D. A. Isakov, A. V. Zykova, Yu. G. Zyuz’kova, A. M. Guryev, V. V. Udut, M. V. Belousov

“…The quantitative determination of α(1,2)-L-rhamno-α(1,4)-D-galactopyranosyluronane Acorus calamus L. in the blood plasma of animals was carried out by HPLC-MS/MS, the analytical form was galacturonic acid. The method of sample preparation of biological samples included the stage of enzymatic hydrolysis of α(1,2)-L-rhamno-α(1,4)-D-galactopyranosyluronane Acorus calamus L. with a solution of pectinase for the formation of galacturonic acid.Results and discussions. …”
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Clinicopathological Study on Morphological Subtypes of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Single Tertiary Referral Center Experience by C. H. A. Saler, S. Shuai, J. C. Beckervordersandforth, D. Rennspiess, G. Roemen, T. Gevers, M. C. F. Stoehr‐Kleinegris, S. A. W. Bouwense, M. J. L. Dewulf, M. M. E. Coolsen, M. H. A. Bemelmans, S. W. Olde Damink, V. Winnepenninckx, A. zur Hausen, M. Kramer, I. V. Samarska

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Exploring parental preferences for childhood obesity prevention program in China: a discrete choice experiment by Xinyang Ma, Taoran Liu, Jing Yu, Yangyang Gao, Chun Kai LEUNG, Shaolin Liang, Babatunde O. Akinwunmi, Xinchang Liu, Jian Huang, Casper J. P. Zhang, Wai-kit Ming

“…This study aimed to determine the factors that parents prioritise most when commissioning hypothetical programs that target childhood obesity prevention in China. Methods A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was conducted to assess parental preferences for a hypothetical childhood obesity prevention programme attributes. …”
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Exploring community nurses` experiences on the decentralization of non-communicable diseases` care in the Lubombo region, Eswatini by Princess Sibonelo Thwala, Thulani Ricardo Nhlabatsi

“…Methods and Materials: A descriptive qualitative study design approach was used to explore and describe the experiences of ten purposively sampled community nurses. …”
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Exploring the learning experience of nursing students volunteering in a breast cancer campaign as an extracurricular activity by Wejdan Shaqiqi, Amal Wanis Alanizi, Maryam Omar, Wasayf Almaiman

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive method was utilized. …”
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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

“…Research Objective: Examine the impact of moral dilemma discussions, the level of competitiveness, and years of sports training (experience) on athletes' morality. Material and Methods. …”
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Gender- and Role-Specific Differences in the Perception of the Concept “Impishness” (based on the results of a psycholinguistic experiment) by Iia Gordiienko-Mytrofanova, Iuliia Kobzieva

“…An attempt has been made to single out gender- and role-specific differences in the perception of the verbalized concept “impishness” in the linguistic world-image of the Russian-speaking population of Eastern Ukraine. Psycholinguistic experiment was the main method of research. The sample comprised 400 older adults (aged 30 – 60), male and female respondents being equally represented.  …”
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Mycobacteria Presence and Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Resistance Profile in Düzce Region: 18 Years of Experience by Emel Akbaş, Emel Çalışkan, Cihadiye Elif Öztürk, İdris Şahin, Şükrü Öksüz, Banu Hümeyra Keskin

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Young Adult Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence–Based Medication Counseling in China: Discrete Choice Experiment by Jia Zhang, Jing Wang, JingBo Zhang, XiaoQian Xia, ZiYun Zhou, XiaoMing Zhou, YiBo Wu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to assess young people’s preferences for AI-based medication counseling services. MethodsA discrete choice experiment (DCE) approach was the main analysis method applied in this study, involving 6 attributes: granularity, linguistic comprehensibility, symptom-specific results, access platforms, content model, and costs. …”
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Development and validation of 15-month mortality prediction models: a retrospective observational comparison of machine-learning techniques in a national sample of Medicare recipie... by Gregory D Berg, Virginia F Gurley

“…The c-statistic for the SVM model was 0.788 while the four models that performed the best were the logistic regression using all variables, logistic regression after selection of variables by the LASSO method, the logistic regression using a stepwise selection of variables and the neural network with c-statistics of 0.798, 0.798, 0.797 and 0.795, respectively.Conclusions Improved means for identifying individuals in the last 15 months of life is needed to improve the patient experience of care and reducing the per capita cost of healthcare. …”
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Biological testing of titanium-containing implants with noble metal coatings in an <I>in vivo</I> experiment by A. A. Zheravin, S. I. Dorovskikh, E. S. Vikulova, T. V. Basova, M. B. Vasileva, Ya. L. Rusakova, N. B. Morozova

“…The aim of study is to conduct in vivo biological testing of titanium nickelide samples modifed with Ag/Pt or AuAg/Pt flm heterostructures in comparison with the bare carrier.Material and Methods. …”
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How to Provide Patient Safety in the Emergency Department? A Qualitative Study Emergency Nurses' Experiences by Selin Keskin Kızıltepe, Aslı Kurtgöz

“…Method: This study, with a qualitative design, was carried out between December 2022 and March 2023 in the emergency department of a university hospital. …”
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Quantum Tourism in Bali: Integrating Cultural Heritage with Advanced Technologies for a Transformative Travel Experience by Ni Made Eka Mahadewi, Ida Bagus Putu Puja, I Wayan Mertha, Vijay Singh Rathore, Norol Hamiza Zamzuri

“…This study aims to explore the application of quantum tourism in Bali, analyzing how cultural and spiritual elements, alongside emerging technologies, can be synergized to enhance the tourism experience. The research employs a mixed method approach, where qualitative approach using interviews, data from previous studies, and quantitative approach using surveys with key stakeholders in Bali’s tourism industry. …”
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Stress and Anxiety during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Special Needs and Learning Support Educators by Mpho Mthembu, Michelle Finestone

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Exploring Faculty Members’ Experiences with Virtual Classroom Platforms and Their Perceived Usability during the COVID-19 by Yunus Alkış, Zafer Kadırhan, Mustafa Şat

“…This two-phase mixed-method study examined faculty experiences with Virtual Communication Platforms (VCPs) and their usability in distance education during the COVID-19 epidemic. …”
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On the development of a practical Bayesian optimization algorithm for expensive experiments and simulations with changing environmental conditions by Mike Diessner, Kevin J. Wilson, Richard D. Whalley

“…Experiments in engineering are typically conducted in controlled environments where parameters can be set to any desired value. …”
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Usefulness of Automated cell counter in detection of malaria in a cancer set up –Our experience by Monica Jain, Surbhi Gupta, Jyotika Jain, R K Grover

“…In malaria endemic areas there is a need for rapid, sensitive and cost effective method to effectively screen all samples especially when the workload is very high. …”
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The Structure of Rhythm in Prose Poetry: The Experience of Ammar Al-Masoudi in "Brown Summer" (A Model) by Dr.Jameel Sahib Jaleel

“…Instead, we followed the method of random selection of a single sample that represents the entire poem experience for us. …”
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