An Inconvenient Past of World War II in the Historical Policy of the Republic of Croatia by A. M. Ponamareva

“…In the countries of the former Yugoslavia competing narratives are constructed around certain historical events and personalities: if Serbia concentrates on such topics as Jasenovac and anti-fascism, Croatia invokes the memories of the so-called Bleiburg massacre of 1945, the ‘Way of the Cross’ and the victims of communism. …”
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Humanitarian activity as a ‘soft power’ instrument of transnational corporations by N. O. Yudin

“…The author shares the view of those scholars who argue that the humanitarian activities of TNCs can not only create a favorable political climate for the corporation in the host country, but also subtly introduce Western (globalist) narratives into the public consciousness. The second section examines the activities of Nestle in Colombia as an example of effective use of the humanitarian agenda to promote the economic and political interests of TNCs in developing countries. …”
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The association between socioeconomic status and pandemic influenza: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Svenn-Erik Mamelund, Clare Shelley-Egan, Ole Rogeberg

“…We summarized results narratively and through meta-analytic strategies. Only studies for the 1918 and 2009 pandemics were identified. …”
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Lecture poétique des langues locales : cas de Nyanndra Mun (Proverbes) du Roi Salomon by Koffi Samuel N’ZI & Kouamé Gilles YAO

“…Dans cette perspective, nous sommes parvenus, au regard des principes des poétiques internes et des genres, au résultat que Nyanndra Mun de Salomon allie harmonieusement spiritualité et substance générique non sans les prescriptions et recommandations divines également articulées par les catégories formelles de la narration, la poésie et celles des sous genres oraux dont le dicton, la maxime et la sentence. …”
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Professional experiences on use of the mental health act in ethnically diverse populations: a photovoice study by Roisin Mooney, Paul McCrone, Rose McCabe, Kamaldeep Bhui, Brian Brown, Colin King, Andrew Molodynski, Nusrat Husain, Jacqueline Sin, Karen Newbigging, Michael Larkin, Neil Caton, Raghu Raghavan, Doreen Joseph, Anthony Zigmond, Michelle Yeung, Julie Carr, Phuong Hua, Frank Keating, Tara Morey, Claire Dempsey, Rahul Battacharya, Nuwan Dissanyake, Rochelle Ramkisson, Laura Dixon, Kopal Tandon, Gary Roberts, Paul Illingworth, Jo White, Karen Persaud, Sayeeda Basharat, Tripti Kandia, Sandra Griffiths, Michael Molete

“…Photographs were assembled and narrated by 17 professionals from a variety of disciplines. …”
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Healthy eating interventions conducted in small, local restaurants and hot food takeaways: a systematic review by Cinja Jostock, Hannah Forde, Nia Roberts, Susan A Jebb, Rachel Pechey, Lauren Bandy

“…Results are synthesised narratively, and interventions’ impact on personal autonomy is assessed using the Nuffield intervention ladder. …”
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‘It takes a village’: patient lived experiences of residential treatment for an eating disorder by Rebekah Rankin, Janet Conti, Lucie Ramjan, Phillipa Hay

“…Despite the complexities of treatment experiences, participant narratives underscored how recovery may be more about the reclamation of a sense of identity outside of the eating disorder than merely symptom improvement. …”
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Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…Objectives This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological and institutional factors, gender roles and power dynamics in shaping the decision-making processes and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab, specifically focusing on women.Design This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews to delve into the narratives and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab.Setting Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Participants 17 participants registered at the PHOTA for kidney or liver donation.Results Interviews with living donors at PHOTA, Lahore, provided qualitative data, which was then systematically coded and analysed to identify recurring themes that explore the underlying social and cultural reasons for the observed gender disparity. …”
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Information manipulation on TikTok and its relation to American users' beliefs about China by Danit Finkelstein, Sonia Yanovsky, Jacob Zucker, Anisha Jagdeep, Collin Vasko, Ankita Jagdeep, Lee Jussim, Joel Finkelstein

“…Three studies explored how TikTok, a China-owned social media platform, may be manipulated to conceal content critical of China while amplifying narratives that align with Chinese Communist Party objectives. …”
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Teaching healthy lifestyle behaviors based on philosophical thinking to preschool children: a randomized controlled trial by Zakieh Khoramaki, Mahin Nazari, Leila Ghahremani, Mohammad Hossein Kaveh, Abdolrahim Asadollahi

“…Educational sessions were conducted in the intervention groups of preschool children and parents using various educational tools such as films, narratives, and games. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and JAMOVI software. …”
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The effectiveness of exercise-based interventions on muscle mass, muscle strength, functional performance, aerobic capacity, and health-related quality of life in adults with malig... by Charlotte Groenset, Magnus N. Bech, Mary Jarden, Nina Høgdal, Martin Hutchings, Charlotte Suetta, Jan Christensen

“…Due to clinical heterogeneity, a meta-analysis was not feasible, therefore the results were synthesized narratively. Exercise interventions during treatment were found to be feasible with few adverse events reported. …”
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Professional and personal experiences of workplace violence among Italian mental health nurses: A qualitative study by Ilenia Piras, Igor Portoghese, Massimo Tusconi, Federica Minafra, Mariangela Lecca, Giampaolo Piras, Paolo Contu, Maura Galletta

“…The collected data were transcribed and analyzed.ResultsThe narratives revealed five main themes: (1) Feelings about the violence experienced; (2) the effects of violent incidents on nurses; (3) features of the mental health setting related to the phenomenon of the assault; (4) the care and organizational aspects to prevent the assault; and (5) the care in psychiatric settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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FTO Facilitates Cervical Cancer Malignancy Through Inducing m6A‐Demethylation of PIK3R3 mRNA by Bingxin Chen, Liming Wang, Xiaomin Li, Ci Ren, Chun Gao, Wencheng Ding, Hui Wang

“…Aims Our study aimed to narrate the biological function and potential mechanisms for FTO in cervical cancer malignancy. …”
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In-Hospital Macro-, Meso-, and Micro-Drivers and Interventions for Antibiotic Use and Resistance: A Rapid Evidence Synthesis of Data from Canada and Other OECD Countries by Rosa Stalteri Mastrangelo, Anisa Hajizadeh, Thomas Piggott, Mark Loeb, Michael Wilson, Luis Enrique Colunga Lozano, Yetiani Roldan, Hussein El-Khechen, Anna Miroshnychenko, Priya Thomas, Holger J. Schünemann, Robby Nieuwlaat

“…We synthesized the evidence narratively and categorized the evidence into macro-, meso-, and microlevel. …”
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Factors associated with cancer treatment delay: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Timothy P Hanna, Elizabeth T Jacobs, Kristin E Morrill, Rogelio Robles-Morales, Melissa Lopez-Pentecost, Raigam J Martínez Portilla, Ahlam A Saleh, Meghan B Skiba, Taylor S Riall, Jessica D Austin, Rachel Hirschey, Lena Spotleson

“…Results from qualitative and mixed-methods studies will be narratively synthesised. Three reviewers will independently screen records generated from the search and two reviewers will independently extract data following a consensus agreement. …”
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International perspective on healthcare provider gender bias in musculoskeletal pain management: a scoping review protocol by Katherine Fisher Wilford, Maria Jesus Mena-Iturriaga, Margaret Vugrin, Macarena Wainer, Phillip S Sizer, Gesine Hendrijke Seeber

“…Results will be descriptively mapped, and the frequency of concepts, population, characteristics and other details will be narratively reported. Additionally, results will be presented in tabular and graphical form.Ethics and dissemination As this study will neither involve human subject participation nor utilisation of protected data, ethical approval is not required. …”
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“I Desire to Have an HIV‐Free Baby”: Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers’ Perceptions of Viral Load Testing and Suppression in HIV Care in Southwestern Uganda. by Kabami, Jane, Akatukwasa, Cecilia, Kabageni, Stella, Nangendo, Joanita, Byamukama, Ambrose, Atwiine, Fredrick, Mftumukiza, Valence, Tamu, Munezero John Bosco, Arinaitwe, Elizabeth, Mutabazi, Andrew, Ssebutinde, Peter, Musoke, Phillipa, Kamya, Moses R., Katahoire, Anne R.

“…The level of engagement with providers was presented as a key attribute of attaining viral suppression. The participants narrated their experiences with viral load testing within the routine services. …”
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Proximate and distant determinants of maternal and neonatal mortality in the postnatal period: A scoping review of data from low- and middle-income countries. by Preston Izulla, Angela Muriuki, Michael Kiragu, Melanie Yahner, Virginia Fonner, Syeda Nabin Ara Nitu, Bernard Osir, Farahat Bello, Joseph de Graft-Johnson

“…Results were synthesized narratively. Seventy-nine studies were included. Five papers examined maternal mortality, one focused on maternal and neonatal mortality, and the rest focused on neonatal mortality. …”
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Efficacy and safety of anti-thrombotic therapy after surgical mitral valve repair: a scoping review by Jian Ye, Jenny Chen, Hazal Ece Babadagli, Ricky Turgeon, Erica HZ Wang

“…Using a predefined collection form, two authors independently extracted data on study characteristics and results were summarised narratively into themes based on the PICO elements.Results Of 1296 screened references, we included 11 studies (10 cohort and one non-inferiority RCT). …”
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Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade by Kerry K Fierke, Gardner Lepp, Bridget McGugan, Marta Brooks

“…This scholarship is connected to the following forms of scholarly works: Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade an Interactive Poster: https://doi.org/10.24926/iip.v15i4.6264 Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade a Scholarly Narration: https://doi.org/10.24926/iip.v15i4.6265 …”
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