Communication skills of residents: are they as good as they think? by Namra Qadeer Shaikh, Ali Aahil Noorali, Asma Altaf Hussain Merchant, Noreen Afzal, Maryam Pyar Ali Lakhdir, Komal Abdul Rahim, Syeda Fatima Shariq, Rida Ahmad, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, Saad Bin Zafar Mahmood, Shayan Shah, Muhammad Rizwan Khan, Muhammad Tariq, Adil H. Haider

“…Observer cohorts rated residents moderately on para-verbal communication skills while giving the lowest ratings for breaking bad news (mean 2.8, p-value <0.001) and residents’ experience in dealing with workplace conflicts (mean 2.8, p-value = 0.023).Conclusions Our study identified a clear and critical need for a structured, longitudinal, competency-based communication skills program for residents. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review on Li-Ion BESSs Integrated with Photovoltaic Systems for Power Supply to Auxiliary Services in High-Voltage Power Stations by Sergio Pires Pimentel, Marcelo Nogueira Bousquet, Tiago Alves Barros Rosa, Leovir Cardoso Aleluia Junior, Enes Goncalves Marra, Jose Wilson Lima Nerys, Luciano Coutinho Gomes

“…The methodology follows a structured review framework, including data collection, selection criteria, and evaluation of technical feasibility. …”
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Being heard, restoring a social connection and decreasing anger: Adult patients’ perceptions of clinical services addressing violent extremism in Montreal, Canada by Cécile Rousseau, Cindy Ngov, Samuel Veissière, Christian Desmarais, Tara Santavicca, Janique Johnson-Lafleur

“…Using a phenomenological framework, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 participants (17 men and 1 woman; ages 17–72, mean = 32) referred by a specialized clinical team. …”
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Dose-response relationship of weekly physical exercise on fitness of students by Carla Lourenço, Omar Ben Rakaa, João Vicente, Mustapha Bassiri, Said Lotfi

“…This study confirms a robust dose-response relationship between structured exercise and enhanced physical fitness, supporting its integration into school health policies. …”
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Does the surgeon’s learning curve impact pentafecta outcomes in radical prostatectomy? a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jose Arnaldo Shiomi Da Cruz, Breno Cordeiro Porto, Bruno Damico Terada, Felipe Giraldo Alvarez Gonçalves, Soraya Hussein Orra, Juan Victor Nabhan Martinez, Carlo Camargo Passerotti, Rodrigo A. S. Sardenberg, Kenneth Nunes Tavares De Almeida, Everson Luiz De Almeida Artifon, Jose Pinhata Otoch

“…These findings emphasize the value of structured mentorship and establishing surgical volume benchmarks in training programs. …”
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Acceptability of self-administered acupressure for knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older adults: A mixed-method secondary analysis by Shu-Cheng Chen, Nicole Nok Leung, Hui-Lin Cheng, Min-Ru Wu, Denise Shuk-Ting Cheung, Jia-Yin Ruan, Jing Qin, Ge Ren, Wing-Fai Yeung

“…Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews, including post-training (n = 13) and post-intervention focus groups (n = 13), and individual interviews with participants who dropped out (n = 5). …”
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“Sleepless nights are a daily reality for us” how women experiencing homelessness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia describe street life: a photovoice study by Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Mats Målqvist, Hannah Bradby, Yemane Berhane, Dagmawit Tewahido, Dagmawit Tewahido, Sibylle Herzig van Wees, Sibylle Herzig van Wees

“…In this study, we aimed to describe women’s experiences of street homelessness in their own terms and their suggestions to address their unmet needs.MethodsThis photovoice study draws on photos, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews. We conducted the study in collaboration with women in their reproductive years experiencing homelessness (n = 9). …”
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“It beats the hell out of going to a hospital”: service user experiences of telemedicine-based symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management by Nikki Bozinoff, Divya Prasad, Ke Bin Xiao, Anthony Ngoy, Bernard Le Foll, Anna Gordezky, Christian S. Hendershot, Sandra LaFleur, Lena C. Quilty, Victor M. Tang, Tara Marie Watson, Matthew E. Sloan

“…Participants completed an audio-recorded, semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke interpretive methodology. …”
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The Impact of Biodex Balance on Improving Coordination and Static Balance in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Kristo Xhardo, Elona Xhardo, Mircea Bratu, Alin Pandea, Mariana Cordun, Ana-Maria Vasiliu, Dan-Eugen Costin, George Sebastian Iacob, Marjan Mihajlov, Ilie Onu, Daniel-Andrei Iordan

“…These findings support integrating the BBS into structured diabetic care programs to reduce fall risk and improve functional stability.…”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices regarding cholera among six MENA countries following cholera outbreaks in the region by Salma A. Bekhit, Rayane Rafei, Fatma Elnaggar, Omar Zain AL-Sakkaf, Hussein Kamal Seif, Dana Samardali, Yara Turkmani Alabead, Mohammed Osman Omer Sanosi, Marwa Shawky Abdou, Eman H. Elbanna, Doaa Mahmoud Khalil

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured, validated questionnaire and distributed across different social media platforms in Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen between December 2022 and January 2023. …”
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Exploring faculty perceptions and concerns regarding artificial intelligence Chatbots in nursing education: potential benefits and limitations by Zyad T. Saleh, Majdi Rababa, Rami A. Elshatarat, Muna Alharbi, Bandar Naffaa Alhumaidi, Majed S. Al-Za’areer, Reem Ahmad Jarrad, Tahany Fareed Al Niarat, Wesam T. Almagharbeh, Khaled Mohammed Al-Sayaghi, Doaa El Sayed Fadila

“…Providing hands-on experience and structured exposure can increase faculty confidence, reinforcing both the usefulness of AI chatbots and strategies to mitigate their limitations. …”
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Exploring barriers, needs, and facilitators for clinical and translational research in Oklahoma: A sequential mixed-methods study by Motolani E. Ogunsanya, Laura A. Beebe, Janis E. Campbell, Nicole Holmes, Timothy VanWagoner, Judith James

“…To build a more resilient and inclusive research environment, stakeholders should consider investing in decentralized systems, bridge funding, structured mentorship, and collaborative tools tailored to the state’s rural, tribal, and academic diversity. …”
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Characterization and Catalytic Performance of Niobic Acid Dispersed over Titanium Silicalite by Didik Prasetyoko, Zainab Ramli, Salasiah Endud, Hadi Nur

“…The niobium species in the catalysts are predominantly polymerized niobium oxides species or bulk niobium oxide with the octahedral structure. All catalysts showed both Brønsted and Lewis acid sites. …”
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Spectroscopic, physico-chemical and thermodynamic investigatations on 3,6-dihydroxypyridazine – Density functional theory (DFT) by John Henry Rakini Chanderasekaran, Subramanian Nithiyanantham

“…The use of molecular spectroscopy has grown significantly as a method for analysis, examine the spectra of atoms and molecules provides a thorough understanding of their composition. To grasp their structure, it's essential to have a solid grasp of the forces holding them together. …”
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Context specific challenges of the WHO infection prevention and control core components in the Faranah region: a mixed methods approach by Anna Borodova, Amadou Aziz Diallo, Christine Timbo Songbono, Carlos Rocha, Ibrahima Nabé, Frederic Le Marcis, Mahamoud Sama Cherif, Sophie Alice Müller

“…Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs have been reported to reduce healthcare associated infections by up to 70%. …”
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Exploring the impact of an interventional approach to resident teaching in anesthesiology clerkships by Carine Zeeni, Halah Ibrahim, Nathalie Khoueiry Zgheib, Elie Saliba, Marc Moukarzel, Reine Obeid, Nadine Abi Younes, Midhat Siddik, Gladys Honein Abou Haidar, Fatima Msheik-El Khoury

“…Findings provide effective resident teaching strategies which educators can use to refine training programs in anesthesiology. Future research should explore structured evaluations of resident perspectives on the training program and explore broader implementation across different specialties and institutions.…”
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International Migration and Its Consequences Affecting Population Management in Isfahan Province: A Grounded Theory Study by Mohammad Hosain Ghanbari Jahromi, Javad Esteki, Hamid Nazari

“…Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews, employing purposeful sampling. …”
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Developing a Model for Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Change the Organization’s Public Relations Unit’s Processes, With an Emphasis on Organizational Knowledge Managem... by Seyed Vahab Omat Mohammadi, Ladan Hajianvari, Kimiya Mohaqeq

“…Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews with experts, sociologists, and selected students from the relevant fields, resulting in a total of 17 participants being interviewed, which marked the point of theoretical saturation. …”
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Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Activity of Koninginins Isolated from the Mangrove-Derived Endophytic Fungus <i>Trichoderma</i> sp. by Gisele da Costa Ramos, Ingryd Nayara de Farias Ramos, Luciano Almeida Watanabe, Luciana Almeida Watanabe Castro, Alessandra Jackeline Guedes de Moraes, Gleiciane Rodrigues dos Santos, José Edson de Sousa Siqueira, André Salim Khayat, Andrey Moacir do Rosario Marinho, Patrícia Santana Barbosa Marinho

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Serrated Lesions of the Colon-Rectum: A Focus on New Diagnostic Tools and Current Management by Gianluca Cassese, Alfonso Amendola, Francesco Maione, Mariano Cesare Giglio, Gianluca Pagano, Marco Milone, Giovanni Aprea, Gaetano Luglio, Giovanni Domenico De Palma

“…We will show how an accurate and precise diagnosis should immediately prompt the most appropriate therapy other than defining a proper follow-up program. It will be emphasized how novel endoscopic techniques may provide better visualization of mucosal microsurface structures other than enhancing the microvascular architecture, in order to better define and characterize specific patterns of mucosal lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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