Potential and mechanisms of indigenous Indonesian medicinal plants in treating sexual dysfunction: A systematic review and pharmacological network overview by Sukardiman, Roihatul Mutiah, Rosita Handayani

“…A systematic review search was conducted across three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Springer) without limiting the publication years. …”
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Factors involved in the recruitment and retention of voluntary blood donors in South Kivu (Democratic Republic of Congo), results from a qualitative study by Susanne Mbaka Ngunza, Isabelle Aujoulat

“…Materials and methods We conducted 20 individual interviews, and three focus group discussions were conducted with a total of 26 volunteer donors. …”
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The impact of genetic polymorphisms of IL28B gene on the efficacy of antiviral therapy of the chronic hepatitis C by using the standard Interferon-<i>α</i> by A. V. Lapshin, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin, P. O. Bogomolov, I. G. Nikitin, O. O. Znoyko

“…The study of IL28B genetic polymorphisms was conducted in 66 patients with HCV who did not receive the treatment earlier. …”
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Evaluation of the Nutrition Heart Program Through the Four Elements of Community Empowerment Approach by Rika Satyadewi, Galuh Mega Kurnia, Arina Mufida Ersanti, Corie Indria Prasasti

“…Methods: The research was conducted using a qualitative design and was conducted in 10 nutrition centers supported by Amerta Kasih. …”
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Catch assessment of commercially important gastropods in Guang-Guang, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines by Imee Maynawang, Edison Macusi

“…The survey interview was conducted in Guang-Guang, Mati, Davao Oriental, with N = 60 respondents while the actual monitoring of selected gleaners and their catch was conducted from February to April on three random days in a week during the low tide period (N = 30). …”
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Evaluation of a Low-threshold Exercise And Protein supplementation intervention for Women (LEAP-W) experiencing homelessness and addiction: Protocol for a single-arm mixed methods... by Fiona Kennedy, Deirdre Murray, Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, Roman Romero-Ortuno, Julie Broderick

“…Following this, qualitative interviews, which will be thematically analysed using Braun & Clarke methodology, will be conducted. This study will be conducted in Dublin from February to July 2024.…”
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Causal relationship between educational attainment and the occurrence of venous thromboembolism by Sitong Guo, Sitao Tan, Shiran Qin, Dandan Xu, Henghai Su, Xiaoyu Chen

“…Methods Data mining was conducted on the genome wide association studies (GWAS), with exposure factor EA and outcome factor VTE. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review of Three Stenting Strategies for Bifurcation Lesions in Coronary Artery Disease by Larragem Parsley-Raines, Dominique M. Brandt, Dillon L. Carr, Sabrina Uhry, Eileen S. Alexander, Stephanie A. Donauer, Peter J. Mallow

“…**Methods:** Literature searches in Medline, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Embase were conducted to identify prospective clinical trials from January 2007-July 2017. …”
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Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Catherine MacPhail, Lisa Gaye Smithers

“…Comprehensive searches will be conducted in PsycInfo, Scopus, Web of Science, Medline, Cochrane, JBI EBP, CINAHL, Informit, and PubMed electronic databases. …”
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Nephroprotective effects of Foeniculum vulgare mill (Apiaceae Family) hydromethanol leaf extract against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity on Swiss albino mice by Kibur Hunie Tesfa, Chernet Desalegn Gebeyehu, Tiget Ayelgn Mengstie, Hiwot Tezera Endale

“…Methods: The study was conducted on 36 male Swiss albino mice divided into 6 groups (6 mice per group. …”
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UAV launch methods by Oleksandr Dobrodomov, Vladyslav Proroka, Oleksii Kulyk

“…Overall, a broad classification of launch devices was conducted based on the energy storage method. As a result, a flowchart was developed to select the preferred type of launch device for each UAV class and usage conditions. …”
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The Effectiveness of Six Weeks of Core Stability Exercises on Q Angle and Flatfoot in Female Taekwondo Athletes by Ebrahim Ebrahimi, Parnian Rashidi, Neginsadat Tabatabaei, Narges Soleymani

“…Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted in the field. The statistical population consisted of 30 female taekwondo practitioners, aged 15–25, from Mashhad, who were purposefully selected and randomly divided into two groups of 15. …”
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Preferences of melanoma patients to accept adjuvant therapy and toxicity – a qualitative substudy of the GerMelaTox-A project by Toni Maria Janke, Laura Moysig, Christine Blome, Katharina C. Kähler

“…Categorisation was conducted using qualitative content analysis. Results The 17 participants had a mean age of 55.5 years and 12 were female. …”
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Evaluation of the relationship between adversity quotient, professional identity, and perceived humanistic care of head nurses in Master’s Degrees in nursings by Cai Haina, Gu Lingna, He Qingqing, Wang Yang, Cai Zejun, Tian Chuan, Xu Qinghong

“…Conclusion: Nursing managers should create a good organizational atmosphere, build a training system for adversity quotient courses, conduct regular assessment and humanistic care to improve the ability of nursing masters to face adversity and enhance the awareness of their own professional values.…”
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Target miRNA identification for the LPL gene in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) by Kalim Ullah, Aslam Hossain, Mingyue Cao, Liangyi Xue, Yajun Wang

“…Validation of these bioinformatics predictions was conducted through the construction of double luciferase reporters concealing the LPL 3′ untranslated region (3′UTR), substantiating that miR-84a and miR-1231-5p can modulate LPL expression via the LPL 3′UTR. …”
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Perceptions of asset managers on corporate social responsibility challenges and opportunities by Kara Nel, Pierre D. Erasmus, Nadia Mans-Kemp

“…Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 South African asset managers. Thematic analysis was conducted to derive four main themes. …”
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Exploring Career Barriers Faced by Female Doctors Due to Gender Bias: A Qualitative Analysis by Anam Zahra, Tayyaba Azhar, Hajra Talat

“…All three authors served as faculty members at FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore, during the time this study was conducted. …”
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Coproducing healthcare service improvement for people with common mental health disorders including psychotic experiences: a study protocol of a multiperspective qualitative study by Alexandros Georgiadis, Robbie Duschinsky, Jesus Perez, Peter B Jones, Debra Russo, Clare Knight, Emma Soneson, Mary Dixon-Woods

“…Informed by principles of coproduction, this study will seek the views of service users and staff to inform the design and development of such a therapy.Methods and analysis Semistructured interviews will be conducted with IAPT service users, therapists and managers based in three different geographical areas in England. …”
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Economic Evaluations of Health Service Interventions Targeting Patients with Multimorbidities: A Scoping Literature Review by Lucia Ferrara, Vittoria Ardito, Valeria D. Tozzi, Rosanna Tarricone

“…Included studies were mostly cost-utility analyses conducted with the healthcare perspective. Discussions and conclusions: This work confirmed that economic evaluations of service interventions for multimorbid patients are limited in number. …”
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Data analysis for performance index of plate heat exchanger filled by ionanofluid-oil: parallel versus counterflow by Ishrat Zahan, Rehena Nasrin, Nusrat Jahan Jakia

“…However, the ionanofluid significantly enhanced the thermal conductivity and heat transfer coefficient compared to conventional fluids. …”
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