Prosocial behavior in convicted offenders: A scoping review by Liliana HUREZAN, Sara Maria JUGANARU, Ioana-Anastasia GORAN, Elena Emanuela VELICEA, Laura VISU-PETRA

“…Existing studies conducted in prisons provide valuable insights into different types of prosociality and the factors that may influence offenders' decisions to engage in prosocial behavior. Further research is needed, particularly using ecological methods reflecting actual prosocial behavior in high-stakes settings to get an accurate picture of the authenticity of prosociality among convicted offenders. …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Using a Gamified App for Spanish Spelling Practice in Primary Education by Esteban Vázquez-Cano, Javier Fombona, María Belén Morales-Cevallos, Eloy López-Meneses

“…The intervention spanned three weeks, with participants engaging in structured app-based or traditional spelling exercises. …”
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Integrating socio-economic support into drug-resistant TB care to optimise treatment outcomes by J. Limo, C. Pahe, I. Kathure, L. Ndungu, A. Mahihu, C. Mwashumbe, E. Mueni, H. Momanyi

“…Additionally, individuals with DR-TB who participated in income-generating activities had a treatment adherence rate of 95%, compared to 88% among those not engaged in such activities. CONCLUSION: Patient-centred approaches involving socio-economic support systems are crucial in addressing treatment adherence barriers, thereby leading to improved treatment outcomes.…”
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Binge Eating Disorder Mediates Links between Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Caloric Intake in Overweight and Obese Women by Roseann E. Peterson, Shawn J. Latendresse, Lindsay T. Bartholome, Cortney S. Warren, Nancy C. Raymond

“…This suggests that symptoms of depression and anxiety influence whether one engages in binge eating, which influences kcal intake. …”
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Pan-cancer drivers of metastasis by Ryan Lusby, Engin Demirdizen, Mohammed Inayatullah, Paramita Kundu, Oscar Maiques, Ziyi Zhang, Mikkel Green Terp, Victoria Sanz-Moreno, Vijay K. Tiwari

“…Furthermore, tumour cells and the microenvironment increasingly engage in communication through WNT signalling as metastasis progresses, driven by SP1. …”
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QuEChERS Method Followed by Solid Phase Extraction Method for Gas Chromatographic-Mass Spectrometric Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Fish by Mona Khorshid, Eglal R. Souaya, Ahmed H. Hamzawy, Moustapha N. Mohammed

“…This method is suitable for laboratories engaged daily in routine analysis of a large number of samples.…”
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Who gets to define flourishing? Disentangling social science from theology in flourishing measurement and policy prescriptions by Sarah S. Willen, Abigail Fisher Williamson, Colleen C. Walsh

“…Researchers, policymakers, public health professionals, and others interested in engaging with HFP’s instruments, findings, and recommendations need to be aware of the context of their emergence as well as the normative assumptions upon which they rest.…”
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Navigating trauma: Venezuelan women's and adolescent's experiences before and after migration amidst the humanitarian crisis by C. Correa-Salazar, J.J. Amon, K.R. Page, A.K. Groves, E.N. Agudelo-Avellaneda, D.S. Torres-Benítez, A. Martínez-Donate

“…Feasible strategies to promote and support wellbeing and better mental health access ought to include community leaderships and community-based support networks post-migration that can support trust in services, disseminate information and engage vulnerable groups in services.…”
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A double dissociation between semantic and spatial cognition in visual to default network pathways by Tirso RJ Gonzalez Alam, Katya Krieger-Redwood, Dominika Varga, Zhiyao Gao, Aidan J Horner, Tom Hartley, Michel Thiebaut de Schotten, Magdalena Sliwinska, David Pitcher, Daniel S Margulies, Jonathan Smallwood, Elizabeth Jefferies

“…A lateral ventral occipital to fronto-temporal DMN pathway was primarily engaged by semantic judgements, while a medial visual to medial temporal DMN pathway supported spatial context judgements. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Full-Length Genome Sequence of a Clinical Isolate of Human Parainfluenza Virus 4B by John A. Lednicky, Thomas B. Waltzek, Micah D. Halpern, Sara B. Hamilton

“…We are engaged in airborne transmission and epidemiology studies of respiratory pathogens, with particular interest in human parainfluenza virus type 4 (hPIV-4) and other lesser studied viruses. …”
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Enhanced energy management in smart microgrids using hybrid optimization and demand response strategies by Lei Yang, Lile Wu, Genzhu Li

“…A distinctive feature of this model is its hybrid strategy, which combines Demand Response Plans (DRPs) with an Incline Block Tariff (IBT). This approach engages industrial, commercial, and residential consumers to manage the inherent uncertainty and non-linearity of RES, thereby enhancing operational flexibility and reliability. …”
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Barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy in Ghana: an exploratory qualitative study by Melissa Kang, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Lin Perry, Fiona Brooks

“…Effective implementation of community by-laws, youth involvement, use of available data, and collaboration and effective coordination between stakeholders were the perceived facilitators.Conclusion Political leaders and community members should be actively engaged in the implementation of adolescent sexual and reproductive health policies and programmes. …”
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Factors Associated with Women’s Chronic Disease Management: Associations of Healthcare Frustrations, Physician Support, and Self-Care Needs by Matthew Lee Smith, Marcia G. Ory, SangNam Ahn, Toni P. Miles

“…Previous research emphasizes the importance of reducing healthcare frustrations and enhancing physician supports to help patients engage in recommended healthcare regimens. However, less is known about how these factors are associated with aging women’s knowledge about self-care behavior. …”
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Presenting a Model of Decentralization for Iran\'s Education by Ali Rostami Kia, Sadegh Maleki Avarsin, Jahangir Yari Haj Atalo

“…From this cohort, a selection of 20 knowledgeable experts with substantial experience in educational management was made through purposeful sampling. These individuals engaged in research interviews that were conducted in a semi-structured format. …”
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Using Commercial Bio-Functional Fungal Polysaccharides to Construct Emulsion Systems by Associating with SPI by Laixin Dai, Qingfu Wang, Lining Wang, Qinghua Huang, Biao Hu

“…In terms of emulsifying properties, individual GLPs demonstrated superior performance compared to individual AAPs. The GLPs engaged in competitive adsorption at the oil–water interface alongside SPI, resulting in larger emulsion droplet sizes compared to either component alone. …”
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Optimising Health Literacy and Access of Service Provision to Community Dwelling Older People with Diabetes Receiving Home Nursing Support by Dianne Goeman, Sue Conway, Ralph Norman, Jo Morley, Rona Weerasuriya, Richard H. Osborne, Alison Beauchamp

“…The Optimising Health Literacy and Access (Ophelia) study engaged diverse organisations in the codesign of interventions involving the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) needs assessment, followed by development and evaluation of interventions addressing identified needs. …”
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The Tensions between Ukuthwasa and Labour Laws in South Africa: A Human Rights-Based Approach by Stewart Lee Kugara, Melisa Mutsa Chawaremera

“…A doctrinal research methodology is employed to analyse the human rights implications of allowing or denying employees the right to engage in the cultural practice of ukuthwasa. This approach enables an analysis and interpretation of relevant legislative provisions, case law and human rights frameworks governing workplace and cultural rights. …”
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Vigorous Exercise Enhances Verbal Fluency Performance in Healthy Young Adults by Maya M. Khanna, Corey L. Guenther, Joan M. Eckerson, Dion Talamante, Mary Elizabeth Yeh, Megan Forby, Krystal Hopkins, Emmali Munger, Grace Rauh, Shringala Chelluri, Courtney Schmidt, Isabel Walocha, Matthew Sacco

“…Most notably, participants engaged in exercise changed their VFT performance over time, while control group participants did not. …”
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The Impact of the Quizlet App on Students' Mufradât Mastery: An Experimental Study by Ibnu Rawandhy N. Hula, Yousif Abdelmannan Mohamed Godat Arrashedy, Mohamad Lahay, Mukhtar I. Miolo, Damhuri Damhuri, Abdullah Sakka

“…Thus, Quizlet can be considered an effective application for learning Arabic, as it provides a more engaging and enjoyable learning experience while improving students' outcomes in mufradât.…”
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Exploring Bondage-Discipline, Dominance-Submission and Sadomasochism (BDSM) by Krystian Wdowiak, Agnieszka Maciocha, Julia Wąż, Aleksandra Witas, Weronika Chachaj, Adrian Muzyka, Julia Rydzek, Ewa Gardocka

“…Societal stigma and widespread misconceptions about BDSM practices continue to have a negative impact on those who engage in them. Authors emphasize the necessity of further research on BDSM practices due to the limited and sometimes contradictory findings, particularly regarding the prevalence of BDSM interest and hormonal changes resulting from these practices. …”
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