Lived experiences of healthcare workers on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study by Stephen Brett, Adam Lound, Kate Grailey

“…Objectives This study aimed to investigate the presence of perceived stressors, psychological safety and teamwork in healthcare professionals. …”
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Age-related white matter alterations in children with neurofibromatosis type 1: a diffusion MRI tractography study by Lisa Bruckert, Katherine E. Travis, Lydia T. Tam, Kristen W. Yeom, Cynthia J. Campen

“…These findings have implications for understanding the etiology of the neurocognitive deficits seen in many children with NF1.…”
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Does a Migrant Relocation Program Aggravate Cropland Abandonment? A Case Study on Pingli County, China by Jingming Liu, Xin Zhou, Xianhui Hou

“…These findings not only contribute to the sustainable use of cropland in the study area but also have significant implications for effective governance and poverty eradication in other poor and ecologically fragile regions around the world, such as Africa and Brazil.…”
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Differential effects of received social support and mental health symptomology on affect in adults: an Ecological Momentary Assessment study by Tayler E. Truhan, Elyan Aarts, Emily McGlinchey, Talya Greene, Martin Robinson, Cherie Armour

“…Methods Addressing this, the current study employed Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) to examine the relationship between received social support, positive/negative affect, and mental health symptomology (PTSD, depressive, and anxiety symptoms). …”
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The influence of hydroelectric power generation and water level variability on market clearing prices: A case study of Türkiye by Tamer Emre

“…The study underscores the need for diversified, adaptive energy policies in response to climatic volatility and evolving market dynamics.…”
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Perceived barriers to timely diagnosis among Iranian women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer: a qualitative study by Reza Negarandeh, Marziyeh Lashkari, Rebecca Lehto, Maryam Janatolmakan

“…Key factors contributing to perceived delays included poorly managed appointments and medical care, care not meeting patient expectations, deceptive marketing practices, cost of diagnostic procedures, lack of knowledge, fears, transcendent beliefs, competing priorities, insufficient support and diagnostic errors.Conclusions Understanding perceived barriers to timely diagnosis in women with advanced breast cancer is key to creating effective strategies that reduce preventable negative outcomes. Study findings have implications for patient education, healthcare quality, and enhancement of communication between providers and patients for delayed diagnosis prevention in respective treatment settings.…”
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Full study of characteristics of morphological adaptations in response to chronic exercise across musculoskeletal tissues: A systematic review by Felix León, Andres Mestre, Lorelu Priego, Juan Carlos Vera

“…This systematic review selected original articles published in English between 2000 and 2020, with a clear exercise intervention and presenting a morphological change in the tissue under study, and coveringhuman participants irrespective of age, gender or health condition. …”
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Study on the Motion Trajectory of Abrasives and Surface Improvement Mechanism in Ultrasonic-Assisted Diamond Wire Sawing Monocrystalline Silicon by Honghao Li, Yufei Gao, Shengtan Hu, Zhipu Huo

“…The ultrasonic vibration induces a micro-grinding effect on both peaks and valleys of wire marks, effectively reducing their peak–valley (PV) height. This study provides a theoretical basis for optimizing UADWS process parameters and holds significant implications for improving surface quality in mono-Si wafer slicing.…”
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Best Siting for Small Hill Reservoirs and the Challenge of Sedimentation: A Case Study in the Umbria Region (Central Italy) by Lorenzo Vergni, Nicola Pasquini, Francesca Todisco

“…Given the economic and environmental implications of sedimentation, this study recommends explicitly incorporating sedimentation risk criteria into SHRBS methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of siting decisions.…”
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Risk of Editorial Bias: A Case Study of Factors Contributing to Review Time in a Leading Journal in Dentistry by Momen A. Atieh, Nabeel H. M. Alsabeeha

“…ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of editorial bias in the field of Dentistry by examining surrogate measures which can be readily extracted from published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in a journal of high impact factor. …”
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Longitudinal evidence of entrepreneurial behaviour in a blockchain-based decentralized autonomous organization: Case study of the Nano cryptocurrency by Alexander Poeschl

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Does the instructional approach really matter? A comparative study of the impact of online and in-person instruction on learner engagement by Zhiyong Li, Zonglin Dai, Jiaying Li, Pengju Guan

“…We discussed the findings in light of self-determination theory (SDT), drawing pedagogical implications for language teaching and policymaking for delivery of engaging offline, online, and hybrid language programs in the future.…”
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An Empirical Study of Contractors’ Bidding Trends in Recurrent Bidding: A Case of Singapore Public Sector Construction Projects by Yixi Zhang, Bee Lan Oo, Goran Runeson, Benson Teck Heng Lim

“…The findings have implications for future bidding modelling attempts, in allowing for continuity in recurrent bidding. …”
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Negotiating the Climatization of the Glacial Stratum. A Study of La Grave Cable Car Third Section Development Project by Marie Poulain, Pierre-Olivier Garcia

“…The project highlights a challenge in initiating a public and political discussion on the spatiotemporal trajectory of the territory.This article is based on a qualitative study carried out at La Grave between January 2021 and July 2022. …”
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CHANGING LAND TRAJECTORIES: A CASE STUDY FROM INDIA USING A REMOTE SENSING BASED APPROACH. by Chadrashekhar Azad VISHWAKARMA, Somnath THAKUR, Praveen Kumar RAI, Vikas KAMAL, Saumitra MUKHERJEE

“…The present study is focused on the changing land use practices and their implications in the study area. …”
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Modeling physiological and perceived responses in remote collaborative virtual environments: A comparative study of HMD and desktop platforms by Allison Bayro, Yalda Ghasemi, Ting Dai, Heejin Jeong

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of remote collaboration in the virtual environment for assembly tasks requiring equal participation from all users, a scenario reflecting industry-oriented collaboration. …”
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Net Zero land-use change impact on ammonia emissions: a spatial mapping case study in England by Elizabeth Ramos Fonseca, Helen ApSimon, Huw Woodward

“…Using England as a case study area, we employed spatial land allocation (LA) modelling to apply these measures on suitable land. …”
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Power-Assisted Scissors Reduce Adductor Pollicis Muscle Fatigue: A Comparative Study in Female College Students by Kohei Koizumi, Kumiko Sasao, Yoshihiro Senju, Toyohiro Hamaguchi

“…This study can contribute to the design of ergonomic tools that enhance comfort and reduce musculoskeletal disorder risks.…”
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Association between COVID-19 Infection and Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: A Cross-sectional Observational Study by Anikrit Srivastava, Gopal Pundkare, Madhav Khadilkar, Sanjay N. Patil

“…This article explores the link between COVID-19 and AVN, examining its mechanisms, prevalence, and clinical implications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional, observational study enrolled 32 patients who had COVID-19 infection and subsequently developed AVN of the femoral head. …”
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Understanding the influence of online grocery shopping on consumers’ choice of products and dietary balance: a qualitative study in France by Olivier Droulers, Sophie Lacoste-Badie

“…Design: A qualitative study involving in-depth semi-structured individual interviews. …”
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