Changes in scanning orientation effects of Gafchromic EBT-3 film irradiated with ultra-high dose rate proton beams by Hiroshi Yasuda, Hassna Bantan, Masumi Umezawa, Masashi Yamada, Katsunori Yogo, Toshiyuki Toshito

“…Abstract While the FLASH radiotherapy (FLASH RT) using ultra-high-dose-rate (UHDR) proton beams has the potential to achieve more effective cancer treatment, reliable and practical dosimetry of UHDR beams remains challenging. …”
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Experience of nurse-guided root cause analysis after a sentinel event: a qualitative study by Li-Li Huang, Yan-Hong Jiang, Ju-Hong Yang, Wei-Wen Hong, Hai-Fei Chen, Wei-Wei Hu

“…Abstract Background Sentinel events, involving serious injury or death, reveal critical vulnerabilities in clinical practices. Nurses play a key role in identifying errors and contributing factors in such events. …”
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The neuroendocrine stress-response in insects: the history of the development of the concept by M. A. Eremina, N. E. Gruntenko

“…The study of stress reaction in insects has both theoretical importance, as it demonstrates the convergence of evolutionary pathways of adaptive transformations in such distant taxa as insects and mammals, and practical importance, since the patterns of this reaction’s mechanisms can be used in modeling hereditary or acquired human diseases, in developing breeding methods for economically valuable insects and in finding ways to fight insect pests…”
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Endemic Dietary Herb Extracts Reduce Acrylamide and Enhance Sensory Characteristics of Potato Chips by Daniel Assefa, Engida Dessalegn, Kebede Abegaz

“…These findings demonstrate the potential of these endemic dietary herbs as natural antioxidants to mitigate acrylamide formation and improve the sensory quality of potato chips, suggesting practical applications in food processing and health-conscious diets.…”
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THE EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION CONCEPT OF THE DEFENDANTS IN RUSSIAN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS by Vyacheslav T. Volov, Vsevolod V. Volov

“…The authors of the research present the results of their own program realization for the prisoner’s socialization that has successfully passed approbation in 33 correctional institutions of the Samara region. Practical significance. The authors of the present study hope that their experience on overcoming of socially-psychological barriers of defendants’ socialization, corrections of their behaviour, preventive maintenance of criminal displays recidivism will receive more a widespread occurrence and will allow the persons serving the sentence to gain an opportunity of a worthy life in the society.…”
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First-principles calculations to investigate thermoelectric, thermophysical, and optical properties of RNi₄P₁₂ (R = Sm, Eu) rare-earth metal skutterudites by Poorva Nayak, Dinesh C. Gupta

“…Elastic parameters are estimated using the Voigt-Reuss-Hill approximation, with elastic stability crucial for practical applications, characterized by brittleness indicating the compounds’ ability to deform without fracturing under stress. …”
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Assessment of the impact of the great cormorant (Phalaсrocorax carbo sinensis Shaw et Nodder, 1801) on fish resources of the Obytichna Spit the Sea of Azov by A. Sydorenko

“…For the first time, detailed quantitative estimates of the daily fish consumption by a large colony of cormorants in the context of the species’ nesting at the Obytichna Spit were provided, particularly considering changes in the size structure of the prey in different years. Practical value. The obtained data can be used for managing fish resources and developing measures to minimize conflicts between fisheries and the great cormorant population in the Azov-Black Sea region of Ukraine. …”
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Future directions of spiritual care where spiritual care providers do not exist: a qualitative study by Nattawan Meeprasertsagool, Patiphat Anuraktham, Arthit Chaithanasarn, Itthipon Wongprom

“…Result The analysis resulted in the development of the S.P.I.R.I.T. model, which outlines six essential themes for the future of spiritual care: (1) Spirituality Training Programs, (2) Providers for Spiritual Care, (3) Integrating Spiritual Care into Healthcare, (4) Research and Evidence-based Practices, (5) Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and (6) Transforming Care Systems. …”
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Ethical leadership and nurses’ job performance: the mediating role of self-compassion by Xingxing Liu, Fang He, Tian Tian, Fangli Guo, Jun Zhang, Yuexia Zhong

“…Consequently, nursing managers should prioritize the cultivation and reinforcement of ethical leadership styles while fostering a supportive environment that promotes effective self-compassion practices. Implementing these strategies is essential for improving nurses’ job performance and well-being, ultimately contributing to a higher quality of care and greater stability within the nursing team.…”
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Association of bud and anther morphology with developmental stages of the male gametophyte of melon (Cucumis melo L.) by M. L. Nguyen, T.N.B.T. Huyen, D. M. Trinh, A. V. Voronina

“…Correlations between the morphological features of f lower buds and the developmental stages of the male gametophyte are of great practical interest as a reliable marker that accelerates and simplif ies the selection of appropriate plant material for isolated microspore culture. …”
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An Explanatory Study on User Behavior in Discovering Aggregated Multimedia Web Content by Abdur Rehman Khan, Umer Rashid, Naveed Ahmed

“…The study design adopted statistical hypothesis testing to consolidate previous user behavioral studies, confirm existing strategies, and present recommended practices for future general-purpose web search engines. …”
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Research Status of Home-Based Rehabilitation in Chronic Diseases and Construction of Intelligent Rehabilitation Treatment Platform by WANG Jinghua, YU Shaohong, LI Li

“…In view of the development status of "Internet + medicine" and the practical needs of patients with chronic diseases, through reviewing and sorting out the relevant literature and materials on home-based rehabilitation of chronic diseases, the research trends of home-based rehabilitation of chronic diseases at home and abroad as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the current management modes were analyzed and summarized. …”
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Ecological and genetic assessment of the consequences of radiation influence on contaminated areas by A. B. Bigaliev, K. Z. Shalabaeva, B. E. Shimshikov, S. S. Kobegenova, L. M. Adilova, A. N. Kozhakhmetova, S. Sharakhmetov, M. N. Burkhanova

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Fifty years of evidence on perinatal experience among refugee and asylum-seeking women in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries: A scoping review. by Marwa Ramadan, Hani Rukh-E-Qamar, Seungmi Yang, Zoua M Vang

“…Articles were excluded if they only involved economic migrants or internally displaced persons, conducted in non-OECD countries, only assessed health behaviors and practices during pregnancy (e.g., smoking), or were published in a language other than English. …”
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Study of legume-rhizobia symbiosis in soybean for agroecosystem resilience by Oleksandr Mazur, Olena Mazur, Tetiana Tymoshchuk, Ihor Didur, Viacheslav Tsyhanskyi

“…The research was conducted under the environmental conditions of Kyiv, Poltava, and Vinnytsia regions from 2010 to 2021. Cultivation practices for the soybean varieties adhered to standard regional agronomic guidelines. …”
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MODERN FOREIGN CONSTITUTIONALISM: MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW AND INTERNATIONAL LAW by Mykhaylo O. Baymuratov, Natalia V. Bocharova

“…The relatively low level of abstraction of such studies is explained by the need to provide specific recommendations to officials or practicing lawyers. The institute strives for broad relations with the public. …”
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The promise and challenges of Artificial Intelligence-Large Language Models (AI-LLMs) in obstetric and gynecology by Khanisyah Erza Gumilar, Ming Tan

“…In the field of education, AI-LLMs enhance the learning experience by incorporating interactive simulations into the curriculum, improving medical students' and professionals' practical knowledge. They also ensure that educational materials are always up-to-date reflecting the most recent research and worldwide medical standards. …”
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All-Weather Retrieval of Total Column Water Vapor From Aura OMI Visible Observations by Jiafei Xu, Zhizhao Liu

“…Satellite-based OMI-derived TCWV data, observed with little cloud contamination, are solely used, which, in general, are limited and discontinuous observations. We propose a practical machine learning-based TCWV retrieval algorithm to derive TCWV over land from OMI visible observations under all weather conditions, considering multiple dependable factors linked with OMI TCWV and air mass factor. …”
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The implementation and impact of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for Down's syndrome into antenatal screening programmes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Elinor Sebire, Chithramali Hasanthika Rodrigo, Sohinee Bhattacharya, Mairead Black, Rachael Wood, Rute Vieira

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>NIPT has rapidly gained global acceptance, but population uptake is influenced by healthcare structures, historical screening practices, and cultural factors. Our findings indicate a reduction in IPD tests following NIPT implementation, but limited pre-NIPT data hinder comprehensive impact assessment. …”
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The evolving roles of geophysics in environmental assessment, monitoring, and management of landfill leachate contaminant plumes: An overview by Joseph Omeiza Alao

“…Case studies demonstrated where geophysics stands and delivers in enhancing the understanding of LLPs, guiding sustainable waste management practices. In conclusion, geophysics offers a non-invasive, cost-effective, and high-resolution approach to LLP management. …”
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