Decolonizing global health: a scoping review by Deena Mehjabeen, Kyle Patel, Rahul M. Jindal

“…We call for broader structural reforms, including equitable funding allocation, the decolonization of research agendas, and the dismantling of hierarchical systems that privilege voices from the Global North over the Global South. …”
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Equity in resilience: a case study of community resilience to wildfire in southwestern Oregon, United States by Emma E Sloan, Reem Hajjar, Emily Jane Davis

“…Marginalized communities are often most affected and least prepared for disturbances of this kind, where racism, colonialism, and structural equities prevent meaningful inclusion and equitable allocation of resources. …”
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How self-efficacy shapes professional identity: the mediating role of meaning in life and self-esteem in pre-service physical education teachers by Pu Sun, Ke Ma, Xiaohong Xu, Ling Yan

“…Data on self-efficacy, meaning in life, self-esteem, and professional identity were collected through validated self-report questionnaires. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the direct and indirect effects of self-efficacy on professional identity and to test the mediating roles of meaning in life and self-esteem. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression patterns of the aspartic protease gene family in Epimedium pubescens by Huifang Zheng, Liumeng Zheng, Huiying Song, Xiaobo Yu

“…Results Genome-wide analysis identified and characterized a total of 103 EpAPs, which were categorized into four phylogenetic groups and revealed conserved motifs crucial for their catalytic function. Structural analysis highlighted the diversity of intron-exon arrangements and the predominant role of tandem duplication in gene expansion. …”
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Genetic basis of phenotypic diversity in C. stenophylla: a stepping stone for climate-adapted coffee cultivar development by Paul M. Lahai, Paul M. Lahai, Peter O. Aikpokpodion, Alieu Mohamed Bah, Mohamed T. Lahai, Lyndel W. Meinhardt, Seunghyun Lim, Ezekiel Ahn, Dapeng Zhang, Sunchung Park

“…Using genome-wide association studies (GWAS), we investigated the genetic basis of phenotypic diversity within C. stenophylla accessions from Sierra Leone, focusing on traits related to growth habit, fruit and seed morphology, and plant structural characteristics. Our findings revealed significant SNP-trait associations that underscore the genetic diversity and potential of C. stenophylla for breeding programs. …”
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Development of a reliable method for human triple-negative breast cancer organotypic culture: Improving imaging and genomic studies in 3D cultures by Mercedes Olvera-Valencia, Verónica Garcia-Castillo, Rosalío Ramos-Payan, Maribel Aguilar-Medina, Samuel Trujano-Camacho, Alejandro López-Saavedra, Laurence A. Marchat, Cesar López-Camarillo, Ronen Sumagin, Eloy Pérez-Yepez, Carlos Pérez-Plasencia

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Comparison between Duncan and Chang’s EB Model and the Generalized Plasticity Model in the Analysis of a High Earth-Rockfill Dam by Weixin Dong, Liming Hu, Yu Zhen Yu, He Lv

“…Nonlinear elastic model and elastoplastic model are two main kinds of constitutive models of soil, which are widely used in the numerical analyses of soil structure. In this study, Duncan and Chang's EB model and the generalized plasticity model proposed by Pastor, Zienkiewicz, and Chan was discussed and applied to describe the stress-strain relationship of rockfill materials. …”
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Biological Evaluation and Theoretical Study of Bi-dentate Ligand for Amoxicillin Derivative with Some Metal Ions by Sahar S. Hassan, Nidhal M. Hassan, Shaymaa Rajab Baqer, Asmaa M. saleh

“…It is obvious when looking at the spectral study that the overall complexes obtained as monomeric structure as well as the metals center moieties are two-coordinated with octahedral geometry excepting Co complexes that existed as a tetrahedral geometry. …”
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Assessing Mosque Energy Efficiency Using Smart Occupancy Sensors to Mitigate Climate Change in Hot Regions by Amr Sayed Hassan Abdallah, Randa Mohamed Ahmed Mahmoud, Mohamed Hssan Hassan Abdelhafez, Mohammed A. Aloshan

“…The study proves the efficiency of smart occupancy sensors in reducing energy consumption in the short and long term, in addition to being an eco-friendly system and not requiring changes to the building structure.…”
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Distribution and Abundance of Phlebotominae, Vectors of Leishmaniasis, in Argentina: Spatial and Temporal Analysis at Different Scales by María Gabriela Quintana, María Soledad Fernández, Oscar Daniel Salomón

“…In the mesoscale (locality or epidemic focus), the results from different foci of TL (rural and periurban) and VL (urban) suggested a metapopulation structure determined partially by quantifiable habitat variables that could explain the increase of risk associated to an increase of vector-human contact due to climatic or anthropogenic changes. …”
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Investigation of a cluster of SARS-COV-2 infections among workers in a factory making personal protective equipment, Buikwe District, Uganda, 2020 by Aggrey Byaruhanga, Elizabeth Katana, Alex Ndyabakira, Sandra Nabatanzi, Richard Migisha, Geoffrey Amanya, Lilian Bulage, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario, Julie Harris

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The Boost Team: transforming outreach for female veterans in rural communities by Jenny Krause Cohen, Jenny Krause Cohen, Kara Zamora-Rogoski, Caitlin McLean, Mariam Jacob, Tara Stacker, Caroline Dancu, Caroline Dancu, Jennifer Childers

“…Of Veterans who received the outreach, 58 completed a telephone survey using the Patient Empowerment Engagement Activation Survey (PEEAS), and 21 completed a semi-structured interview. Interviews focused on experiences with the NP, Boost's impact on access to and experience of VHA care, and suggestions for program improvement. …”
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Documenting and analyzing the Kaledupa flora and fauna lexicon: A mixed-methods study on language shift and marine conservation by La Djamudi Nadir, Hamka Nurhadi, Adam Sutisno, Suherman La Ode Achmad, Riniati Wa Ode, Nazar Asrul

“…The research aims to classify the morphological structure of the lexicon, assess its vitality across social demographics, and identify contributing factors to its erosion. …”
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Synergistic Adsorption and Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Irradiation Using Ag-ZnO/GO Nanoparticles Derived at Low Temperature by Viet Ha Tran Thi, The Ha Cao, Tri Nhut Pham, Tien Thanh Pham, Manh Cuong Le

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Summed Tissue Resistance of Periodontal Ligaments and Alveolar Bone in Orthodontic Distal Retraction of Maxillary Canines: Mathematical Simulation of Clinical Data and Interpretati... by Olimpia Bunta, Vlad Muresan, Dana Festila, Mihaela Baciut

“…In previous studies, we developed a theoretical mathematical approach that uses a weighting coefficient of the summed resistance of periodontal structures, namely the bone and periodontal ligaments, in relation to apex movement, the center of rotation, orthodontic force loading, and time in order to quantify the biological response to orthodontic biomechanics. …”
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Video-Based Assessment of Surgical Skill in Orthopaedic Surgery by Jillian McNally, MD, David Wilson, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Emma E. Jones, BScH, Neyousha Shahisavandi, MPH, Caroline King, PhD, Chad Coles, MD, FRCSC, Raymond Andrew Glennie, MD, MSc, FRCSC

“…The videos were shortened on average 65 minutes for critical steps to be represented in the final production (i.e., Bone reduction, dissection of neurovascular structures, radiographic images, etc.) The full cost to produce the 8 surgical videos was $48,934.00 Canadian dollars. …”
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Sleep quality and associated factors in adults living in the southern Brazil: A population-based study by Ernani Tiaraju de Santa Helena, Nicolas Boeira Machado, Rafael Tadao Sakae, Clovis Arlindo de Sousa, Carlos Roberto de Oliveira Nunes, Henry Völzke, Ralf Ewert, Marcello Ricardo Paulista Markus

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Estrategias educativas para la prevención de las infecciones de trasmisión sexual en adolescentes by Raciel Alarcón González, Elbert Sánchez Serrano, Hancel Caballero Castellanos, Zulema Pérez Castro, Ayda Iris Montero Rodríguez

“…Methods: document review of the national programs was carried out as well as the application of structured interview to the group of studied youths. …”
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The Effects of Artificial Intelligence Supported Flipped Classroom Applications on Learning Experience, Perception, and Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Higher Education by Mehmet Yavuz, Şener Balat, Bünyami Kayalı

“…The sample comprised 33 university students enrolled in a Web Design and Coding associate degree program. Data were collected through a flipped learning perception scale, an AI literacy scale, and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Results of the Italian cross-sectional web-based survey “Nutrition and breast cancer, what would you like to know?” An attempt to collect and respond to patients’ information needs... by Greta Caprara, Eleonora Pagan, Lucilla Titta, Maria Tieri, Giada Magionesi, Silvia Gallosti, Vincenzo Bagnardi, Ketti Mazzocco, Ketti Mazzocco, Manuelita Mazza

“…The link to the 19-items questionnaire, structured in 6 sections, was distributed via social media (Facebook and Instagram), newsletter, institutional websites, and printed flyers. …”
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