Ion‐Permeable Electrospun Scaffolds Enable Controlled In‐Vitro Electrostimulation Assay of Myoblasts by Serafina Pacilio, Francesco Decataldo, Roberta Costa, Tobias Cramer, Beatrice Fraboni, Giovanna Cenacchi, Maria Letizia Focarete

“…Abstract In‐vitro models are fundamental for studying muscular cell contractility and for wide‐screening of therapeutic candidates targeting skeletal muscle diseases, owing to their scalability, reproducibility, and circumvention of ethical concerns. However, in‐vitro assays permitting reliable electrical stimulation of cell contractile activity still require technological development. …”
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Perception Of Socialization In Interprofessional Practice Among Healthcare Professionals At Tertiary Healthcare Facility by Khadija Qamar, Abdullah Azam Khan, Taimur Azam Khan, Anam Haider, Rehana Khadim, Tahira Ayub

“…Method: After obtaining ethical approval and informed consent, a cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2023 on 150 Healthcare professionals (Residents of Anesthesiology, Radiology, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, General Surgery and Orthopedics) working at CMH/PEMH. …”
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Etiological Aspects of Infectious Endocarditis in a Tertiary Hospital in Northeastern Romania by Isabela Ioana Loghin, Amelia Elena Surdu, Șerban Alin Rusu, Ion Cecan, Victor Daniel Dorobăț, Amelia Andreea Mihăescu, Carmen Mihaela Dorobăţ

“…Parascheva” Clinical Hospital of Infectious Diseases in Iasi, Romania, and retrospectively analyzed cases of IE from January 1, 2019, to September 30, 2024. It received ethical approval (Approval No. 7/17 June 2024). <i>Results</i>: The study included 130 patients with infectious endocarditis, predominantly men (75.38%), with a median age of 55 years. …”
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Improved brain functional network in major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation after individual target-transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment: a graph-theory analysis by Yao Zhang, Nan Mu, Shun Qi, Chuanzhu Sun, Yang Rao, Xinyi Yang, Jianying Guo, Yunfeng Mu

“…Individual target-transcranial magnetic stimulation (IT-TMS) using Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy over individualized left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex was performed to treat MDD/SI+ with the ethical approval (KY20212218-C-1). GRETNA software was used to analyze brain network characteristics according to graph theory.ResultsA total of 32 patients (aged 18-55) and 28 healthy controls (aged 20-51) had been recruited. …”
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Disparity between High Satisfaction and Severe Pain in Patients after Caesarean Section: A Prospective Observational-Controlled Investigation by Thomas Hesse, Andreas Julich, James Paul, Klaus Hahnenkamp, Taras I. Usichenko

“…The disparity between the high level of pain and excellent satisfaction with POP treatment raises the ethical and biomedical considerations of restrictive pharmacological therapy of post-CS pain.…”
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Current Status, Challenges, Policies, and Bioethics of Biobanks by Byunghak Kang, Jaesun Park, Sangyun Cho, Meehee Lee, Namhee Kim, Haesook Min, Sooyoun Lee, Ok Park, Bokghee Han

“…This report provides a review of biobanks, including Korean biobanks and an analysis of sample volumes, regulations, policies, and ethical issues of the biobank. Until now, the top 6 countries according to the number of large-scale biobanks are the United Kingdom, United States, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and Italy, and there is one major National Biobank of Korea (NBK) and 17 regional biobanks in Korea. …”
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The Empowerment of High-Impact Educational Practice Construct Based on Kelantan Rabbani Education Policy by Rahim Kamarul Zaman, Mujiburrahman Muhammad Saleh, Nur Shahidah Ab Hamid, Mazlan Ibrahim, Azizi Umar

“…The plan is also supported by High-Impact Educational Practices (HIEP) to produce holistic graduates who are knowledgeable and ethically aligned with the National Higher Education Philosophy. …”
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Emergency response in overturned pig transport vehicles: Description and discussion of Danish cases from a One Welfare perspective by Cecilie Kobek-Kjeldager, Kirstin Dahl-Pedersen, Mette S Herskin

“…Further research is needed to address ethical considerations, share best practices, and enhance emergency protocols.…”
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Coexistence of β-Lactamases in Community-Acquired Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India by Shahzad Mirza, Savita Jadhav, R. N. Misra, Nikunja Kumar Das

“…A cross-sectional study after approval from the Institutional Ethical committee was conducted between June 2014 and May 2016 in community-acquired infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms in our tertiary care. …”
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Soft Lithography and Minimally Human Invasive Technique for Rapid Screening of Oral Biofilm Formation on New Microfabricated Dental Material Surfaces by Marta Alvarez-Escobar, Sidónio C. Freitas, Derek Hansford, Fernando J. Monteiro, Alejandro Pelaez-Vargas

“…The hMIRS approach was used to evaluate the total oral bacterial adhesion on PDMS surfaces placed in the oral cavity of five volunteers (the study was approved by the University Ethical Committee). After 24 h, the disks were analyzed using MTT assay and light microscopy. …”
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Improving a Coffee Cooperative Operations Using Online Traceability Systems by Dana Karningsih Putu, Santhi Dewi Dyah, Kusumawardani Rindi, Salsabila Akhmad Rana

“…Tracking coffee from the producer to the consumer could encourage eco-friendly farming practices and empower consumers with insights to make ethical purchasing choices. Therefore, traceability systems support coffee business requirements and environmental sustainability across its value chain. …”
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<i>Broussonetia papyrifera</i> Extract Can Be Used as a Raw Material Source for a Sterility Agent for <i>Microtus fortis</i> by Shuangye Wang, Tian Lan, Yunlin Zhao, Wanfu Liu, Tian Huang, Meiwen Zhang, Zhiyuan Hu, Zhenggang Xu

“…Plant sterilants are used to control rodent populations due to their minimal environmental risk and other ethical considerations. However, their practical utilization is unsatisfactory due to high costs and processing difficulties. …”
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Intrauterine Fetal Surgery Current Approaches by Ayla Eser, Nermin Köşüş, Aydın Köşüş, Müberra Namlı Kalem, Nilüfer Akgün, Ebru Yüce

“…Since intrauterine fetal surgery entail high risks for both the fetus and the mother, there are ethical controversies regarding research in fetal surgery. …”
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Advancing ex vivo functional whole-organ prostate gland model for regeneration and drug screening by Karthikeyan Subbiahanadar Chelladurai, Jackson Durairaj Selvan Christyraj, Kamarajan Rajagopalan, Johnson Retnaraj Samuel Selvan Christyraj

“…Abstract Model organisms are vital for biomedical research and drug testing but face high costs, complexity, and ethical issues. While newer techniques like organoids and assembloids have shown improvements, they still remain inadequate in addressing all research needs. …”
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Therapeutic Effects of the Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic Compound Me2DO2A on Experimental Articular Pain in Rats by Lorenzo Di Cesare Mannelli, Daniele Bani, Andrea Bencini, Maria Luisa Brandi, Laura Calosi, Miriam Cantore, Anna Maria Carossino, Carla Ghelardini, Barbara Valtancoli, Paola Failli

“…In vivo protocols were approved by the animal Ethical Committee of the University of Florence. Pain was measured by paw pressure and hind limb weight bearing alterations tests. …”
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Role of Social Economic Factors in Promoting Alcoholism in Southern Division Kabale District. by Ainembabazi, Ritah

“…Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, and the responses were analyzed using thematic analysis to uncover common themes and patterns. Ethical considerations, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and protecting participants' rights, were carefully adhered to. …”
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Designing a security-oriented leadership model of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences by Saeid Miladigorji, Mohammad Hassan Shakki, Mojtaba Rezaei Rad

“…The results showed that safety-oriented leadership has a positive and significant effect on nurses' ethical behaviors. Also, the moderating role of the individual resilience variable in the relationship between the impact of security-oriented leadership on nurses' ethical behaviors was also confirmed. …”
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Superficially Plausible Outputs from a Black Box: Problematising GenAI Tools for Analysing Qualitative SoTL Data by Mirjam Sophia Glessmer, Rachel Forsyth

“…In our practice as academic developers, we are frequently asked for advice on whether this use for GenAI is reliable, valid, and ethical. Since this is a new field, we have not been able to answer this confidently based on published literature, which depicts both very positive as well as highly cautionary accounts. …”
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Estimating Potential for Drug Budget Reallocation Following Expiration of Exclusivity of Pharmaceutical Products by Samira Toghanian, John Moshtaghi-Svensson, Maria Papageorgiou, Kristin Kittelsen, Christiaan Dolk, Markus Hultstrand, Stina Salomonsson

“…**Background:** The prioritization of public funds in an equitable and ethically sound manner along with efficient budget allocation are key challenges for governments and budget holders. …”
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Liver Transplantation: Evolving Patient Selection Criteria by Andy S Yu, Aijaz Ahmed, Emmet B Keeffe

“…The United Network for Organ Sharing, under pressure from transplant professionals, patient advocacy groups and the federal government, has continuously revised allocation and distribution policies based on the ethical principles of justice for the individual patient versus optimal utility of the limited organ supply available annually. …”
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