Career intervention program to promote academic adjustment and success in higher education by Célia Sampaio, Célia Sampaio, Catarina Luzia de Carvalho, Maria do Céu Taveira, Maria do Céu Taveira, Ana Daniela Silva, Ana Daniela Silva

“…The aim here is to present a career intervention program focused on promoting the adjustment and academic success of first-year undergraduate or integrated master’s students and evaluating the participants’ feedback on this intervention.MethodologyThis intervention program aimed to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their adjustment process to the University, identifying possible areas of vulnerability, providing personalized feedback, and proposing modules of learning and personal and academic development that would favor the adjustment and academic success process. …”
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Goal Achievement and Academic Dropout Among Italian University Students: The Mediating Role of Academic Burnout by Arianna Nicita, Angelo Fumia, Concettina Caparello, Carmelo Francesco Meduri, Pina Filippello, Luana Sorrenti

“…In severe cases, this may result in students abandoning their studies early. This study aims to integrate these factors into a comprehensive model. …”
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Improving the efficiency of an optical-to-terahertz converter using sapphire fibers by N. V. Zenchenko, D. V. Lavrukhin, I. A. Glinskiy, D. S. Ponomarev

“…The use of a profiled sapphire fiber whose diameter has been optimized with respect to the gap parameters to significantly increase the concentration of charge carriers in the immediate vicinity of the electrodes of an OTC is demonstrated. The integrated efficiency of a large-area photoconductive THz emitter was determined taking into account the microstrip topology of the array with a characteristic size of feed strips proportional to the gap width in the OTC and with the upper (masking) metal layer. …”
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Clinical depression prevalence and associated factors among adolescents with sickle cell anemia in dar es salaam, tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Linda Paul Athman, Agnes Jonathan, Fatima Musa, Honesta John Kipasika, Isihaka Mahawi, Florence Urio, Mwashungi Ally, Ritah Mutagonda, Lulu Chirande, Julie Makani, Emmanuel Balandya

“…This study highlights the need to screen adolescents with SCA for depression and integrate mental health services in sickle cell clinics.…”
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“I’m living in a ‘no’ world now…”- A qualitative study of the widespread impact of living with chronic breathlessness, and experiences of identification and assessment of this symp... by Helene L. Elliott-Button, Miriam J. Johnson, Ann Hutchinson, David C. Currow, Joseph Clark

“…In-depth semi-structured interviews with eligible older adults (≥65 years; moderate to severe frailty [electronic Frailty Index >0.36]), and carers recruited from a community-based Integrated Care Centre in England. Clinicians were recruited from the Centre and affiliated GP practices. …”
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Development of a social learning theory-based pressure injury training program for nursing assistants in Chinese nursing homes by Yanxia Guo, Yanxia Guo, Shengnan Yang, Plernpit Boonyamalik, Arpaporn Powwattana, Wen Zhu, Lingxia Xu

“…The expert authority coefficient was 0.93, and Kendall’s W values of 0.372 (p < 0.001) in the first round and 0.177 (p < 0.001) in the second round indicated strong agreement among experts. The program integrates SLT principles, such as attention, retention, motor reproduction, and motivation, to enhance the training’s effectiveness.ConclusionThe study developed a comprehensive SLT-based PI training program for nursing assistants in Chinese nursing homes using the modified Delphi method. …”
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Investigating the characteristics and needs of frequently admitting hospital patients: a cross-sectional study in the UK by John Chang, Anuj Sharma, Reem Kayyali, Gill Funnell, Bassel Odeh, Yannis Katsaros, Shereen Nabhani-Gebara, Barbara Pierscionek, Joshua Sterling Wells

“…In the first 30 days after discharge, over half of patients (54.5% n=189/347) had no contact from a healthcare professional.Conclusion Considering that social care needs were more of a determinant of admission risk than medical needs, rectifying the lack of integration, communication and the under-utilisation of existing patient services could prevent avoidable problems during the transition of care and help decrease the likelihood of hospital readmission.…”
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Advancing GIS-based suitability analysis of BtX, PtX, PBtX, and eBtX facilities using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process by Marcel Dossow, Mengxi Chen, Hartmut Spliethoff, Sebastian Fendt

“…To address the urgent need for sustainable fuel production, this study proposes a novel methodology that integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) techniques to identify optimal sites for Biomass-to-X (BtX), Power-to-X (PtX), or hybrid (e-/PBtX) facilities. …”
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Enhancing cotton irrigation with distributional actor–critic reinforcement learning by Yi Chen, Meiwei Lin, Zhuo Yu, Weihong Sun, Weiguo Fu, Liang He

“…Subsequently, we innovatively integrated a distributional reinforcement learning method—an effective machine learning technique for continuous control problems. …”
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Model-Based Variation-Aware Optimization for Offset Calibration and Pre-Sensing in DRAM Sense Amplifiers by Dongyeong Kim, Geon Kim, Suyeon Kim, Jewon Park, Sinwook Kim, Hyeona Seo, Chaehyuk Lim, Sowon Kim, Juwon Lee, Jeonghyeon Yun, Hyerin Lee, Jinseok Park, Yongbok Lee, Seungchan Lee, Myoungjin Lee

“…Notably, our model incorporates <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$t_{OC}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> dependency, which was not considered in previous models, and accurately analyzes transistor size effects through integration with Pelgrom&#x2019;s equation. The primary advantage of the proposed model lies in its design optimization efficiency. …”
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Enhancing Drought Forecast Accuracy Through Informer Model Optimization by Jieru Wei, Wensheng Tang, Pakorn Ditthakit, Jiandong Shang, Hengliang Guo, Bei Zhao, Gang Wu, Yang Guo

“…This study employed the Informer model to forecast drought and conducted a comparative analysis with Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), long short-term memory (LSTM), and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models. …”
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PPAR-γ agonist mitigates intestinal barrier dysfunction and inflammation induced by Clostridioides difficile SlpA in vitro by Maryam Noori, Masoumeh Azimirad, Mahsa Ghorbaninejad, Anna Meyfour, Mohammad Reza Zali, Abbas Yadegar

“…The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) has been demonstrated to improve intestinal integrity and prevent inflammation in host cells. Here, we investigated the role of PPAR-γ in SlpA-mediated inflammation in Caco-2 cells and THP-1 derived macrophages. …”
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DFT study of co-doping effects on the electronic, optical, transport, and thermodynamic properties of (5,5) SWCNTs for photovoltaic and photonic applications by I.A. Tabet Djeudi, G.W. Ejuh, P.F. Bissi Nyandou, Oumaima Douass, A. Teyou Ngoupo, C.C. Fonkem, Y. Tadjouteu Assatse, R.A. Yossa Kamsi, J.M.B. Ndjaka, Bilel Mehnen

“…Their potential applications include integration into energy-efficient photovoltaic systems, high-performance optical devices, and next-generation photonic materials. …”
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Understanding stakeholder views of the use of digital therapeutic interventions within children and young people’s mental health services by Brioney Gee, Brioney Gee, Tim Clarke, Tim Clarke, Jess Garner, Bonnie Teague, Bonnie Teague, Georgianna Coote, Aoife Dunne, Rachel McGuire, Andrew Laphan, Manjul Rathee, Jon Wilson, Jon Wilson

“…Actions perceived to facilitate more effective implementation included: a) co-producing interventions, commissioning decisions and implementation plans with children and parents/carers, b) enhancing national guidance and local leadership, c) integration of digital offers within existing clinical pathways, and d) efforts to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.DiscussionDigital therapeutic interventions offer a promising solution to the challenge of improving access to mental health support for children and young people. …”
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Waterbird diversity and its influencing factors in various types of coastal wetlands in the Bohai Rim region by Mengdi FU, Jun WANG, Chunfei HOU, Junsheng LI, Jiade BAI, Yuanyuan ZHANG

“…This study provides important insights into how air pollution, water pollution, and climate change affect waterbird diversity, emphasizing the importance of integrated management strategies for maintaining coastal wetland ecosystem stability and the health of waterbird communities.…”
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Life history, reproductive, and demographic parameters for bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Sarasota Bay, Florida by Randall S. Wells, Aleta A. Hohn, Michael D. Scott, Jay C. Sweeney, Forrest I. Townsend, Jason B. Allen, Aaron A. Barleycorn, Katherine A. McHugh, Kim Bassos-Hull, Gretchen N. Lovewell, Deborah A. Duffield, Cynthia R. Smith, A. Blair Irvine

“…Detailed histories have been collected for resident individuals through integrated observations, systematic photographic identification surveys, tagging and tracking, catch-and-release health assessments, remote biopsy sampling, and stranding response. …”
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Ebbs and Flows of Marine Biodiversity: Navigating Spatiotemporal Patterns of Environmental DNA in a Coastal Tidal Ecosystem by Michelle Scriver, Ulla vonAmmon, Xavier Pochon, Martin Zirngibl, Francois Audrezet, Kaeden Leonard, Kylie Pedersen, Nick Bamford, Ngairo Tahere, Jo‐Ann L. Stanton, Neil J. Gemmell, Anastasija Zaiko

“…Further field studies across multiple tidal cycles and marinas may guide the standardization of molecular biomonitoring and biosurveillance sampling strategies and support their broader integration into marine biosecurity programs.…”
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Unlocking barriers and strategies of halal certification for micro and small enterprises in Indonesia: Analytic network process approach by Muhammad Anwar Fathoni, Prima Dwi Priyatno, Faizi, Fadhli Suko Wiryanto, Widarto Rachbini, Suryani

“…Specifically, reducing certification fees and simplifying regulatory procedures were deemed essential to increase the uptake of halal certification among MSEs. By integrating actionable insights, this study provides a roadmap for policymakers to foster a supportive ecosystem for MSEs in the halal economy. …”
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Client perspectives on creating supportive sexual health environments for people with persistent anxiety: a qualitative study by Mark Gilbert, Travis Salway, Stéphanie Black, Sarah Watt, Aidan Ablona, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Heather Nicole Pedersen

“…They suggested that routinely integrating discussions with providers about mental health in sexually transmitted and bloodborne infection (STBBI) testing appointments may help clients feel safer and could connect them to support. …”
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Threats of zoonotic pathogens in food chain: Current status and gaps in IndiaKey public health Message: by Madhuchhanda Das, Anup Kumar Ojha, Venencia Albert, Saradi Borah, Thandavarayan Ramamurthy, Samaresh Das, Tapan Kumar Dutta, Hosterson Kylla, Rajkumari Mandakini, Sarangthem Indira Devi

“…Increased human-animal interface, cross-species transmission of a few emerging pathogens, and dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant genes are major concerns. Integrated laboratory surveillance, and one health amalgamation of medical, agriculture, and veterinary health research sectors are crucial to addressing this neglected public health problem.…”
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