Development of a core patient-reported outcome set for use in HIV care at the individual patient level in Montreal: protocol for a two-phased multimethod project by Bertrand Lebouché, Karine Lacombe, David Lessard, Kim Engler, Romain Palich

“…This project’s objective is to engage both people with HIV and healthcare, social and community service providers to develop a French and English-language core set of patient-reported outcomes and measures for use in HIV care at the patient level in Montreal (Canada).Methods and analysis This multimethod project will follow guidance from the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials Initiative and involve two phases. …”
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From global recommendations to (in)action: A scoping review of the coverage of companion of choice for women during labour and birth. by Meghan A Bohren, Alya Hazfiarini, Martha Vazquez Corona, Mercedes Colomar, Bremen De Mucio, Özge Tunçalp, Anayda Portela

“…Concerted efforts are needed to engage with communities, health workers, health managers, and policy-makers to establish policies, address implementation barriers, and integrate data on coverage into perinatal records and quality processes to ensure that all women have access. …”
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Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of NIM‐1324 an Oral LANCL2 Agonist in a Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Phase I Clinical Trial by Andrew Leber, Raquel Hontecillas, Nuria Tubau‐Juni, Josep Bassaganya‐Riera

“…At 250 mg, NIM‐1324 successfully engaged the target with an upregulation of Lancl2 and key transcriptional biomarkers in whole blood. …”
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Evaluating medical learners’ experiences with health literacy at a southeastern medical school by Faith Albertson, Ann Blair Kennedy, Shannon Stark Taylor, Nabil Natafgi

“…Conclusions This study highlights the impact of curricular approaches at USCSOMG and FMLGVL on learners’ confidence in engaging with patients facing low health literacy (LHL). …”
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Self-Assessment Techniques in Clinical Studies in Public Universities in Anambra State: Benefits and Alignment With Supervisors Evaluation as Perceived by Medical Students by Nneka Chinyere Ezeugo, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Gideon Ebuka Obiasor, Njideka Gertrude Mbelede, Kalu Eke Osonwa, Ifeoma Clementina Metu, George Uchenna Eleje

“…Furthermore, students from both institutions and across different levels of study report similar perceived benefits from engaging in self-assessment practices. CONCLUSIONS There is a strong alignment between medical students’ perceptions of self-assessments and formal evaluations, with no significant differences found across institutions or stages of study. …”
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Managing complexity in cross-cohort classrooms: strategies for effective implementation of real-life projects by Syaamantak Das, Sridhar Iyer

“…The implementation process involved multiple student cohorts, primary stakeholders of the project, subject matter experts, and instructors.ResultsThe study resulted in the development of the proposed 3 Square model to manage hybrid cross-cohort learning environments. Students engaged in developing a real-life project—a public awareness website for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in a university environment. …”
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How does playfulness (re)frame the world? Evidence for selective cognitive and behavioral redirecting in times of adversity by Xiangyou Shen, Zoe Crawley

“…Sequential analyses including MANOVA, ANOVA, and ANCOVA were performed to examine overall, univariate, and adjusted group differences, respectively, validated by sensitivity analysis across three group categorization methods.ResultsThree sets of contrasting findings evidenced selective playful (re)framing effects, wherein more playful individuals (1) shared similar perceptions of current risk and protective factors while adopting a more optimistic future outlook, (2) perceived similar levels of vulnerability and isolation but engaged in significantly higher levels of resilient coping and adaptive leisure, and (3) participated in similar categories and frequencies of leisure activities but with higher experiential quality, marked by greater immersion, activeness, and positive affect.DiscussionPlayfulness functions as a “color spotlight” rather than “rose-tinted glasses,” with selective influence through “lemonading”—creatively imagining and pursuing positive possibilities to cultivate adaptive, enjoyable experiences while maintaining a clear-eyed realism about challenges. …”
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The effect of power trainings on maximal power and anaerobic power in boxer by Gamze Ozdıl, Oktay Cakmakcı

“…Within this study; 18 boxers aged between 19-25 who have actively engaged in the boxing branch, participated. Including the resistor group (LG) n:6, the dumbbell group (DG) n:6, the control group (CG) n:6, the three parts were included. …”
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User Acceptance of a Home Robotic Assistant for Individuals With Physical Disabilities: Explorative Qualitative Study by Linda Sørensen, Dag Tomas Sagen Johannesen, Helinä Melkas, Hege Mari Johnsen

“…ResultsNine participants with physical disabilities aged 27 to 78 years engaged in robot interactions. They shared their perceptions across 7 acceptance concepts: hedonic attitudes, utilitarian attitudes, personal norms, social norms, control beliefs, facilitating conditions, and intention to use. …”
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Unveiling personalized and gamification-based cybersecurity risks within financial institutions by Amna Shahzadi, Kashif Ishaq, Naeem A. Nawaz, Fadhilah Rosdi, Fawad Ali Khan

“…Gamification has emerged as a transformative e-business strategy, introducing innovative methods to engage customers and drive sales. This article explores the integration of game design principles into business contexts, termed “gamification,” a subject of increasing interest among both scholars and industry professionals. …”
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Relationship Between Green Finance Availability and Purchase Intentions in Generation Z and Millennials: Moderating Role of Consciousness by Prasad kdv, Chitta Shyamsunder Shyamsunder, Hariprasad Soni

“…Green finance opportunities need to be provided to Gen Z and Millennials so that they can make a habit of engaging in green finance practices. This will promote environmental protection, increase greener consumption options, and ensure social equity and sustainable economic development. …”
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A Voice Sweeter than Salt: Toyin Falola and the Construction of Subaltern Narrative Space by Ben Weiss

“…The work also allows us to move beyond the categories of the Western and non-Western subject to seriously engage the paradox of postcolonial existence. In granting credence to the idea of identity paradox, a close analysis of A Mouth Sweeter than Salt reveals the complexities of African subaltern voice and its dialectic with the forces of modernity. …”
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Understanding the epidemiological HIV risk factors and underlying risk context for youth residing in or originating from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: A scoping r... by Roula Kteily-Hawa, Aceel Christina Hawa, David Gogolishvili, Mohammad Al Akel, Nicole Andruszkiewicz, Haran Vijayanathan, Mona Loutfy

“…<h4>Results</h4>'Key populations' engage in risky behaviors, including: overlapping risky behaviors among youth who inject drugs (PWID); lack of access to HIV testing, condomless sex, and multiple sex partners among young men who have sex with men (MSM); and high and overlapping risk behaviors among young sex workers. …”
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Advancing Inclusive Participatory Community Based Approaches Towards Fair Transitions and Land Governance in Developing Countries. The Case of Kigali City – Rwanda. by David

“…This study concludes that advancing inclusive land governance requires leveraging technology, enhancing digital infrastructure, and engaging all stakeholders—particularly marginalized communities—in decision-making processes. …”
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Economic Efficiency of Table Grape Production in Waterberg and Sekhukhune Districts, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Naume Maponya, Isaac Oluwatayo

“…It serves as a source of income for the people who are engaged in its production and being one of the enterprises that is labour-intensive, thereby providing employment for more people. …”
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UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF HEDONIC MOTIVATION AND FEAR OF MISSING OUT (FoMO) ON ONLINE IMPULSE PURCHASE INTENTIONS OF DISCOUNTED PRODUCTS by Otilia-Elena PLATON

“…By considering the multifaceted impact of hedonic motivation, FoMO and other psychological factors on consumers' online impulse purchase intentions of discounted products, businesses can create engaging online shopping experiences that foster customer satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term success.…”
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Comparison of Bullying and Social Exclusion between Boy and Girl High School Students of Isfahan City by Ziba Karimi, Bahman Kord Tamini

“…Therefore, according to the results of this research, it can be concluded that one of the reasons why boy students engage in physical aggression compared to girl students is their defensive behavior in front of self-protection. …”
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Organization of Research Activities at University Department: Management Mechanisms for “Uncontrollable” Scientists by S. D. Reznik, O. A. Sazykina

“…This is evidenced by the growing number of departments whose faculty regularly engage in research work. Their number currently stands at 79,1% (in 2003 there were only 67,9% of such departments). …”
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Community-Partnered Training in Trauma-Informed Primary Care for Patients Experiencing Reentry From Incarceration: A Pilot Training Study by Lauren E. Szkodny, Mahlet A. Yared, Shoshana H. Bardach, Joseph Lascaze, Randy Stevens, Anna M. Adachi-Mejia, Milan F. Satcher

“…Methods: A multidisciplinary team including community members with lived experience engaged in a multiphase human-centered design process that incorporated interviews, discussions, and a participatory process to design and evaluate a single-session interactive pilot training targeting providers’ attitudes toward formerly incarcerated patients and confidence to deliver TIC. …”
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Effect of Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i>) Plantation Types on the Distribution of Anuran Communities in Ore, Ondo State, Nigeria by AB Onadeko

“…Farmers are encouraged to engage in intercropping (polyculture) especially with food and economic crops in a biodiversity friendly manner which could have similar characteristics of a natural ecosystem, thereby enhancing the  biological diversity of agro-ecosystems. © JASEM Keywords: Anuran, cocoa, pesticides, intercropped, biological diversity and agro-ecosystems …”
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