“Each one of us did the best we could for the community, while also supporting each other”: community residents’ perspectives on community health worker (CHW) response during the C... by Melina Michelen, Beatriz Lopez Galeana, Salvador Zárate, Sora Park Tanjasiri, Lindsay Donaldson, Patricia J. Cantero, Noraima Chirinos, Rocio Salazar, Mary Anne Foo, Samantha Peralta, Pilar Lara de Cortez, Guadalupe Capistran, John Billimek, Alana M.W. LeBrón

“…Methods CHWs completed a popular education qualitative methods program under a Community Science Worker (CSW) model to design and facilitate four semi-structured focus groups and three interviews with 32 residents in Orange County, California, to understand their pandemic experiences and interactions with CHWs. …”
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Genome wide locus-specific ancestry analysis revealed adaptive admixtures in crossbred cattle of India by Rangasai Chandra Goli, Kiyevi G. Chishi, Karan Mahar, Indrajit Ganguly, Sanjeev Singh, S. P. Dixit, Oguru Sai Sruthi, Sonu Choudhary, Vikas Diwakar, Pallavi Rathi, Chandana Sree Chinnareddyvari, Mahesh Dige, Muralidhar Metta, Amit Kumar, Ganesh N. Aderao, Nidhi Sukhija, K. K. Kanaka

“…Future advancements in genomic tools may enable controlled inheritance of desirable traits, maximizing heterosis in structured breeding programs for sustainable cattle production.…”
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Food safety knowledge, attitude, and hygiene practices (KAP) and microbial quality of meat in slaughterhouses: a study in gopalganj, Bangladesh by Nur Mohammed Imran Hossain, Md Entaduzzaman Jony, Progati Bakshi, Juwel Rana, Zannatul Ferdoush, Md Golam Maula Shomrat, Md Mehedi Hasan Titu, Daniel Chakma, Lima Khatun, Muha Rakibul Islam

“…A cross-sectional survey of 60 meat handlers from 20 slaughterhouses was conducted between February and October 2024 using structured questionnaires, and 100 raw meat samples underwent microbiological analysis for Total Staphylococcus aureus Count (TSAC), Total Viable Count (TVC), and Total E. coli Count (TEC).Findings revealed that only 28.3 % of handlers had adequate food safety knowledge (mean score: 8.12 ± 3.03 out of 20). …”
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Brazilian guideline for screening and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes: a position statement from the Brazilian Diabetes Society by Melanie Rodacki, Lenita Zajdenverg, Wellington Santana da Silva Júnior, Luciano Giacaglia, Carlos Antonio Negrato, Roberta Arnoldi Cobas, Bianca de Almeida-Pititto, Marcello Casaccia Bertoluci

“…The 1-h OGTT is preferred over the 2-h OGTT, as it is both more practical and a superior test. A structured approach to reevaluation intervals is provided.…”
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What do patients and informal caregivers value in IBD care? A narrative inquiry by Britt J.M. Thomassen, Evelien M.B. Hendrix, Zlatan Mujagic, Fabiënne G.M. Smeets, Marin J. de Jong, Tom J.G. Gevers, Govert Veldhuijzen, Daniëlle van der Horst, Menne Scherpenzeel, Gerard Dijkstra, Merel L. Kimman, Stephanie M.C. Ament, Marieke J. Pierik

“…Methods A purposive sample of 18 IBD patients and 8 informal caregivers was drawn from an academic and a non-academic hospital in the Netherlands. Semi-structured interviews with a narrative approach focused on capturing real-life experiences and personal stories related to IBD care. …”
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Termination of Pregnancy Following Periconception Isotretinoin Exposure in South Korea by Young-Rae Lee, Dong-Won Hwang, Kyoung-Chul Chun, Young-Ah Kim, Jae-Whoan Koh, Jung-Yeol Han, June-Seek Choi, Hye-Young Kwon

“…Methods: A dataset of 1785 pregnancies from January 2001 to September 2022 was collected by Korean Mother Safe Counselling Center, which is a call center for teratogenicity information. A semi-structured questionnaire was sent to 1107 women to evaluate the rate of pregnancy termination, trends of their risk of perceptive malformation and termination of pregnancy following isotretinoin exposure in periconception before and after getting the counselling on teratogenic risk from our center. …”
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Magnitude and determinants of anemia among patients at Garbo Primary Hospital, Somali Region of Ethiopia by Addisu Assfaw Ayen, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Tilaye Arega Moges, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr, Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse, Mengistu Melak Fekadie, Musse Ahmed Ibrahim, Wali Ahmed Nur, Abdirahman Ahmed Abdulahi, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew

“…The Data was collected using structured questionnaires and checklists. Data was coded and entered into EpiData version 4.6 and exported into STATA version 17, Texas 77845 USA, for analysis. …”
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State support and stimulation of business development in Ukraine during martial law by T.Yu.

“…On the basis of the conducted research, it is substantiated that state support should be understood as state regulation of business activity, which involves, first of all, the conscious formation by state structures of appropriate direct and indirect business support tools, in particular, the creation of incentives, the use of material, financial and other resources involved for its subjects. …”
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Effectiveness of virtual learning system in agricultural education in India by Kotha Shravani, Rabindra Nath Padaria, Rashmi Singh, Sujit Sarkar, K. V. Praveen, Cini Varghese, Shantanu Rakshit, S. Aishwarya, Preeti Yadav, Preeti Yadav, Sushmita Saini, Sushmita Saini, Sweety Mukherjee, Bhaskar Ghosh, Settipalli Sravani, Nuthaki Venkata Leela Krishna Chaitanya, Simran Pundir

“…Gender differences were also observed, with female students performing better in virtual learning environments.Discussion and conclusionThe study highlights the critical role of self-regulation, positive learners’ attitudes, and well-structured e-learning design in enhancing the effectiveness of virtual learning. …”
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The trust-driven path to consumer engagement behaviors: Exploring the role of streamer and platform characteristics in live-streaming E-commerce by Adi Prasetyo Tedjakusuma, Andri Dayarana K. Silalahi, Ixora Javanisa Eunike, Do Thi Thanh Phuong, Dalianus Riantama

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Using an epigenomic approach to advance pain equity by Rhea Temmermand, Larissa J. Strath, Katrina Khani, Paule Valery Joseph, Edwin N. Aroke

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Mitochondrial DNA control region polymorphisms in Dongxiang blue-eggshell chicken and their evolutionary relatedness with nine domestic Wugu breeds by Zhang Xuedong, Li Qinghai, Zhang Chengxian, Chen Xianhui, Lou Lifeng, Wang Huanhuan

“…The aim of the present study was to analyze mtDNA control region polymorphisms and evolution in conservative groups of Dongxiang blue-eggshell chickens in comparison to other domestic Wugu breeds to better elucidate the genetic structure of Dongxiang chickens to further develop conservation and exploitation programs.Blood samples were collected from 39 (19 cocks and 20 hens) eleventh generation Dongxiang blue-eggshell conservative chickens and DNA was extracted and then PCR-amplified and the products were sequenced. …”
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Modeling of chronic ovary inflammation by N. А. Volkova, M. S. Yuhta, Т. А. Yurchuk, L. V. Stepanuk, E. D. Ivanova, E. V. Pavlovich

“…For statistical study ANOVA and t-Student tests were used with application of Microsoft Excel Program. Results. In the group of control animals the form and histological structure of ovaries were regular for mature mice without signs of inflammatory changes. …”
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Large-scale spatio-temporal variation in vital rates and population dynamics of an alpine bird by Nater, Chloé R., Frassinelli, Francesco, Martin, James A., Nilsen, Erlend B.

“…While the majority of participatory monitoring programs are limited by opportunistic sampling designs, we are starting to see the emergence of structured citizen science programs that employ trained volunteers to collect data according to standardized protocols. …”
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Repurposing FDA-approved drugs targeting FZD10 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: insights from molecular dynamics simulations and experimental validation by Chawalit Ngernsombat, Utid Suriya, Pongphol Prattapong, Kanika Verma, Thanyada Rungrotmongkol, Thananya Soonkum, Sakonwan Kuhaudomlarp, Tavan Janvilisri

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History with Heart—and Impact: The National Library of Medicine Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine by Jeffrey S. Reznick, Kenneth M. Koyle

“…DeBakey’s connections to the NLM and describes the origins, development, and structure of the NLM Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine. …”
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Effects of therapeutic horsemanship on caregiver stress scores of children with autism by Danielle C. Barron, Madison P. Craft, Emily R. Florek, Brianna N. Stanley, Alexis M. Stoner, Nancy A. Paschall, Sarah Newman, Kimberly I. Tumlin, Kimberly I. Tumlin

“…Utilizing a mixed methods approach, caregivers completed the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) questionnaire prior to and upon completion of their child’s participation in TH for a 16-week semester. Semi-structured interviews were performed once during the semester and transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsWe observed caregivers experienced a statistically significant decrease (p=0.03) in their stress levels over a single semester of TH participation demonstrated by a reduction in DASS-21 stress subcategory (pre intervention mean 12.77 (SD = 9.95), post-intervention mean 8.62 (SD = 10.98). …”
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Bonding behavior of lap-spliced reinforcing bars embedded in ultra-high-performance concrete with steel fibers by Krairerk Aiamsri, Teerasak Yaowarat, Suksun Horpibulsuk, Apichat Suddeepong, Apinun Buritatum, Kanchana Hiranwatthana, Kirati Nitichote

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Seasonal Income Effects on Financial Awareness, Capability, and Risky Behavior in Agro-Industrial MSMEs in East Java by Mochammad Fahlevi, Aulia Luqman Aziz, Mohammed Aljuaid, Sebastian Saniuk, Sandra Grabowska

“…This study employed a quantitative approach using structural equation modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 4. …”
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Predicting Job Burnout of Medical Staff of Karaj Government Hospitals by Ego Strength: Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation and Alexithymia by Jamil Mansouri, Mina Mohammadi, Mohammad Ali Besharat, Nazila Amani

“…The tools of the current research included Ego Strength Scale (ESS), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), Toronto alexithymia Scale (TAS) and Maslach Job Burnout Questionnaire (MBI). The structural equation analysis method was employed to analyze the collected data in SPSS version 25 and Mplus version 8.3. …”
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