A Quantitative Histologic Analysis of Oogenesis in the Flatfish Species <em>Pleuronectes platessa</em> as a Tool for Fisheries Management by Carine Sauger, Jérôme Quinquis, Clothilde Berthelin, Mélanie Lepoittevin, Nicolas Elie, Laurent Dubroca, Kristell Kellner

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Cost analysis of MOUD implementation and sustainability in Massachusetts jails by Danielle Ryan, Don Lochana Ekanayake, Elizabeth Evans, Edmond Hayes, Thomas Senst, Peter D. Friedmann, Kathryn E. McCollister, Sean M. Murphy

“…Quantitative resource utilization data were captured primarily through in-person site-visits and semi-structured interviews with key personnel. Unit costs were derived from the Federal Supply Schedule and Bureau Labor of Statistics from a site-specific level perspective. …”
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Morphogenetic peculiarities of reproductive biology in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) breeding by T. P. Zhuzhzhalova, A. A. Nalbandyan, E. N. Vasilchenko, N. N. Cherkasova

“…The review describes the in vitro culture methods maintaing a tendency in plants for vegetative propagation and stimulating increase in genetic variability of properties when mutagens such as ethyl methanesulfonate, alien genetic structures with mf2 and mf3 bacterial genes in Agrobacterium tumefaciens strains, and selective agents (Сd++ ions and abscisic acid) are incorporated into plant cells. …”
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Supporting complex skill learning with digital tools in tertiary education: educator’s perspective by Bernarda Letnar, André Klostermann, Mirko Schmidt

“…Methods Following an invitation for participation, twenty educators from various European tertiary sport science institutions agreed to participate in semi-structured interviews. Interviews consisted of practical case of skill acquisition, followed by further discussion on educator’s general teaching approaches and how skill learning is implemented and supported. …”
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Experiences of change following a blended intervention for adults with ADHD and emotion dysregulation: a qualitative interview study by Emilie S. Nordby, Viktor Schønning, Alice Barnes, Hayley Denyer, Jonna Kuntsi, Astri J. Lundervold, Frode Guribye

“…Methods A total of 9 adults with ADHD participated in individual semi-structured, in-depth interviews following their participation in the intervention. …”
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Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for synovial hyperplasia<subtitle>An animal experimental study</subtitle> by Qi Xu, Xiao-hui Xu, Ze-zheng Liu, Jian-bi Zhu, Huan-huan Ding, Chun-chun Jin, Zhi-han Yan

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Establishment of Microwave Drying Dynamic Model for Foshou Leaves Powder and Analysis of Quality Characteristics by Hui SUN, Bo ZHANG, Jianghong ZHOU, Zhenyi XU, Zhixing MAO, Yuxiang WANG, Jie PANG

“…In comparison to hot air drying, the Foshou leaf powder produced under optimal microwave drying conditions showed a looser and finer particle structure, a vibrant green hue, and enhanced sensory properties (16.9), alongside improved wettability, solubility, and a higher preservation of tea polyphenols and chlorophyll. …”
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Impact of the five-pattern personality traits of traditional Chinese medicine on workplace violence and depression among nurses by ZhiHui Gu, ChenXin Yang, MengYao Li

“…We used latent class analysis, structural equation modeling, and simple slope analysis to analyze depression classes, mediating effects, and moderation effects, respectively. …”
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Maternal nutrition and offspring lung health: sex-specific pathway modulation in fibrosis, metabolism, and immunity by Shuangyi Zhao, Zhimin Chen, Huina Liu, Xinyan Wang, Xiuru Zhang, Huirong Shi

“…Wet-lab validation, including Masson trichrome staining, immunofluorescence for α-SMA, and qRT-PCR for fibrotic markers (α-SMA, collagen I, Fn1, and TGF-β), was conducted to confirm fibrosis and other injury markers. Lung structure and weight were also evaluated to assess physical alterations due to maternal diet. …”
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Study on the foam production characteristics of air self-suction foam generator by jet by Caiyuan Lu, Yuxin Wu, Di Zhu, Yuntao Liang

“…In order to develop a foam generator suitable for confined space fire protection, an in-depth analysis of the physical foaming characteristics of self-suction foam is required, and the structure of the foam generator is optimized accordingly. …”
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Magnitude and Its Associated Factors of Urinary Tract Infection among Adult Patients Attending Tigray Region Hospitals, Northern Ethiopia, 2019 by Abrha Hailay, Kidane Zereabruk, Guesh Mebrahtom, Woldu Aberhe, Degena Bahrey

“…Systematic random sampling technique was used to select 472 participants from five randomly selected hospitals in Tigray region. A pretested structured questionnaire through face-to-face interview and patient chart review checklist was used to collect data. …”
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Understanding the consumer purchase behaviour towards green electronic products: using insight from the theory of planned behaviour by Rukhsar, Mohd Yameen, Zeba Khanam

“…Moreover, to evaluate the theoretical foundation of the investigation, the researchers employed PLS-SEM (partial least square structural equation modelling) on 346 useable samples. …”
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Morphological analysis of sigmoid sinus anatomy: clinical applications to neurotological surgery by Kylen Van Osch, Daniel Allen, Bradley Gare, Thomas J. Hudson, Hanif Ladak, Sumit K. Agrawal

“…Abstract Objectives The primary objective of this study was to use high-resolution micro-CT images to create accurate three-dimensional (3D) models of several intratemporal structures, and to compare several surgically important dimensions within the temporal bone. …”
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Validation of the Arabic Version of Asthma Numeracy Questionnaire (ANQ) Among Parents of Asthmatic Children: Factor and Rasch Analyses Study by Al-Qerem W, Jarab A, Al Bawab AQ, Eberhardt J, Alasmari F, Hammad A, Al-Zayadneh E, Al-Iede M, Al-sa’di L, Obidat R

“…Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Rasch analysis were employed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the instrument.Results: CFA supported the unidimensional structure of the Ar-ANQ, with excellent model fit indices (χ²/df = 4.6, SRMR = 0.02, CFI = 0.99, GFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.96) and high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.82). …”
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A Critical Success Factors Framework for the Improved Delivery of Social Infrastructure Projects in South Africa by Alfred R. Rasebotsa, Justus N. Agumba, Oluseyi J. Adebowale, David J. Edwards, John Posillico

“…The study reveals that SIP success depends on the identified factors and offers a structured framework for improving project outcomes. …”
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Synthesis of chitosan/PVA/copper oxide nanocomposite using Anacardium occidentale extract and evaluating its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities by Manickam Rajkumar, S. I. Davis Presley, Prabha Govindaraj, Dharmalingam Kirubakaran, Farha Farahim, Talat Ali, Mohd Shkir, Sellapillai Latha

“…FTIR analyses confirmed the presence of different functional groups, while the XRD study confirmed the crystalline structure of the synthesized nanocomposites. FESEM-EDAX analysis demonstrated that the CS/PVA/CuONCs exhibited a spherical and rod-like shape, with an average particle size of 48.6 to 96.2 nm. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Nanosilver and Bismuth oxide on the Radiopacity of a Novel Hydraulic Calcium Silicate-based Endodontic Sealer: An In vitro Study by Teena Sheethal Dsouza, Aditya Shetty, Kelvin Peter Pais, Meenakumari Chikkanna, Fahad Hamoud Almutairi, Yazeed Abdulaziz Alharbi, J. Suresh Babu, C. Swarnalatha, Abhishek Singh Nayyar

“…Materials and Methods: The structural characteristics of the novel cement material (Nano CS) were observed using energy-dispersive X-ray analysis under a Zeiss Gemini 500 Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope, while radiopacity of the test material (Nano CS) was assessed with the help of an aluminum (Al) step‐wedge using a nondestructive testing method following ISO guidelines. …”
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Retinopathy among Adult Diabetics and Its Predictors in Northwest Ethiopia by Mulualem Birhan Takele, Dube Jara Boneya, Hailemariam Abiy Alemu, Tesfa Birlew Tsegaye, Molla Yigzaw Birhanu, Simegn Alemu, Tsige Gebre Anto

“…The preliminary and longitudinal data was abstracted into demographics, clinical, and physiological attributes using a standardized structured questionnaire. The collected data was entered into the system using EpiData version 4.2 and analyzed using STATA version 14.0. …”
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Gemelos digitales pulmonares by Ana Fernández-Tena, Carlos Arnedo, Guillaume Houzeaux, Beatriz Eguzkitza

“…Abstract: The development of lung digital twins (DTs) represents a significant advance in personalized medicine, providing a virtual framework that replicates the structure, function, and pathology of the respiratory system in an individualized manner. …”
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Voices from the clinic: a qualitative analysis of physiotherapy strategies in musculoskeletal care for knee osteoarthritis patients by Jennifer Nguyen, Justine M. Naylor, Sarah Dennis, Rebecca Livings, Kathryn Mills, Siobhan M. Schabrun, Jeanette M. Thom

“…Methods We invited thirty-three physiotherapists from nine private practices in metropolitan Sydney to partake in a semi-structured interview. The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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