Sagittal Spinal Alignment in Children and Adolescents: Associations with Age, Weight Status, and Sports Participation by Giada Annarumma, Fiore Mazza, Alessandro Ambrosi, Erica Keeling, Fredrick Fernando, Felice Sirico, Rossana Gnasso, Andrea Demeco, Marco Vecchiato, Maria Letizia Motti, Alessandro Biffi, Stefano Palermi

“…Poor posture is a common musculoskeletal concern in children and adolescents and may lead to spinal discomfort and long-term structural issues. While excess weight has been linked to altered sagittal alignment, the impact of sports participation on spinal posture remains unclear. …”
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Evaluating the long-term impact of a distance learning course on attitudes, skills, practices, and knowledge in gender-affirming healthcare among healthcare professionals in Italy by Matteo Marconi, Ughetta Maria Favazzi, Pietro Carbone, Debora Guerrera, Angela Ruocco, Martina Manoli, Martina Manoli, Cristiana Barbati, Francesca Molinaro, Federica Maria Regini, Andrea Vittozzi, Alfonso Mazzaccara, Marina Pierdominici

“…The findings underscore the need for structural support and integrated reinforcement to embed gender-affirming care into routine practice.…”
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Centering equity, diversity, and inclusion in youth digital mental health: findings from a research, policy, and practice knowledge exchange workshop by Medard Adu, Bilikis Banire, Bilikis Banire, Mya Dockrill, Alzena Ilie, Elizabeth Lappin, Patrick McGrath, Patrick McGrath, Samantha Munro, Kady Myers, Gloria Obuobi-Donkor, Rita Orji, Rebecca Pillai Riddell, Lori Wozney, Lori Wozney, Lori Wozney, Victor Yisa

“…Transdisciplinary and intersectional knowledge exchange is greatly needed to address structural barriers to digital mental health engagement, develop and evaluate interventions with historically underserved communities, and ultimately promote more accessible, useful, and equitable care.MethodsTo that end, the Digital, Inclusive, Virtual, and Equitable Research Training in Mental Health Platform (DIVERT), the Maritime Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR) SUPPORT (Support for People and Patient-Oriented Research and Trials) Unit and IWK Mental Health Program invited researchers, policymakers, interprofessional mental health practitioners, trainees, computer scientists, health system administrators, community leaders and youth advocates to participate in a knowledge exchange workshop. …”
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Hydroalcoholic extract of Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) leaf: A promising phytotherapeutic agent against oral pathogens by Luciana Cláudia Diniz Tavares, Mariana Simões de Oliveira, Bernardo Canêdo Martins, Daphne Fonseca Coppoli Lanferini, Benjamin Fragneaud, Antonio Carlos Sant’ana, Guilherme Diniz Tavares, Ana Carolina Morais Apolônio

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Sociodemographic factors associated with trajectories of depression among urban refugee youth in Kampala, Uganda: A longitudinal cohort study by Zerihun Admassu, Sikky Shiqi Chen, Carmen H. Logie, Moses Okumu, Frannie MacKenzie, Robert Hakiza, Daniel Kibuuka Musoke, Brenda Katisi, Aidah Nakitende, Peter Kyambadde, Lawrence Mbuagbaw

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Techno-Functional, Rheological, and Physico-Chemical Properties of Gelatin Capsule By-Product for Future Functional Food Ingredients by Sasina Sanprasert, Pudthaya Kumnerdsiri, Anusorn Seubsai, Piyangkun Lueangjaroenkit, Jaksuma Pongsetkul, Sylvia Indriani, Tanyamon Petcharat, Samart Sai-ut, Kanrawee Hunsakul, Utthapon Issara, Subhash V. Pawde, Saroat Rawdkuen, Thomas Karbowiak, Young Hoon Jung, Passakorn Kingwascharapong

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Virtual Health Research Capacity Strengthening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Integrative Review by Chelsea M. McGuire, Nikolina Boskovic, Bolatito Betty Fatusin, Pius Ameh, Taylor Reed, Priyanka Jethwani, David Flynn, Jo Cooke, Robert Saper

“…Conclusions: Recommendations from this review may guide the design and implementation of virtual HRCS programs for LMIC clinicians. These include selecting well‑fitted program participants, intentionally designing program structure and content, conducting needs assessments or pilots, incorporating equity as a programmatic target, ensuring longitudinal program evaluation and monitoring, and utilizing a comprehensive conceptualization of program sustainability.…”
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Evaluation of self‐stigma in patients with epilepsy: Validation of the self‐stigma scale to Spanish (ESSS‐S) by Isabel Manzanares, Izumi Kuramochi, Marta Olivera, María Centeno, Mariam Khawaja, Luis Pintor, Antonio Donaire, María delMar Carreño, Estefanía Conde‐Blanco

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Study of Some Thorium Isotopes near to the Closed Shell (82 and 126) by Nibras Hayder Hammood Eatiah, Mohsin Kadhim Muttaleb Al-Jnaby, Ghaidaa A. Hafedh Jaber Hussien

“…Using the interacting bosons model-one (IBM-1), the nuclear structure of the thorium isotopes ²²⁴Th, ²²⁶Th, and ²²⁸Th were examined in this study, which are near from closed shell 82 and 126. …”
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Genetic Testing as a Prenatal Diagnostic Tool for Thalassemia: A Single-Center Study From Central Thailand by Malasai K, Jittikoon J, Udomsinprasert W, Talungchit P, Youngkong S, Sangroongruangsri S, Mahasirimongkol S, Chaikledkaew U

“…From a governmental perspective, with a full uptake of genetic testing, the incremental budget required was estimated to be 3.7 million USD (131 million THB) for one year.Conclusion: These findings are particularly valuable for policymakers, as they provide robust evidence supporting potential revisions to the reimbursement structure within Thailand’s Universal Health Coverage benefit package, facilitating better management of thalassemia and improving prenatal care.Keywords: cost-benefit analysis, genetic testing, prenatal screening, thalassemia, pregnancy…”
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Expanding a primary care nurse practitioner fellowship to support rural and underserved pediatric patients in the US by Aaron Carpenter, Catherine Haut, Sarah Wawrzynski, Stacey Bachman, Lisa Kelly

“…A pediatric institution within this state recognizes the demand for both mental health and primary care services in providing a compelling backdrop for development of a postgraduate nurse practitioner fellowship training program. We discuss the program's structure, didactic components, and overarching aims at addressing the needs of local communities. …”
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Feasibility of a custom-tailored, evidence-based, theory-informed, intervention to prevent burnout and reduce stress for healthcare professionals: protocol for a single-arm trial by Marleen Schröter, Julia Berschick, Anna K. Koch, Julia K. Schiele, Martin Bogdanski, Melanie Steinmetz, Wiebke Stritter, Christian S. Kessler, Georg Seifert

“…Exploratory effectiveness analysis will take place as well. Further, semi-structured interviews (n = 3 to 6) and electrophysiological measurements (n = 20) will be conducted. …”
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Effects of aging on gene expression networks in the Drosophila genetic reference panel by Suxu Tan, Mary Anna Carbone, Shanshan Zhou, Tatiana Morozova, Gunjan Arya, Fei Zhang, Robert R.H. Anholt, Wen Huang, Trudy F.C. Mackay

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Design and assessment of a public health course as a general education elective for non-medical undergraduates by Xinyang Li, Xiaoxi Zheng, Boqiang Wen, Bowei Zhang, Xiaolong Xing, Liye Zhu, Wentao Gu, Shuo Wang

“…Although public health programs among undergraduate students have been increasing and gaining popularity worldwide, few studies have focused on the needs and structure of public health courses for non-medical students. …”
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Comparative assessment of Barthel index and functional independence measure in providing rehabilitation care for military personnel with combined injuries by Kostyantyn Babov, Alexander Plakida, Iryna Balashova, Iryna Zabolotna, Sergey Gushcha, Dmytro Bobylov

“…In the structure of military traumatism, the number of multiple and combined wounds and injuries has increased significantly due to the expansion in the destructive properties of modern weapons. …”
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Application of numerical simulation method integrated SfM-UAV to tsunami hazard map in Jailolo by Rohima W. Ningrum, Wiwit Suryanto, Wahyudi Wahyudi, Sholihun Sholihun, Mohammad R. Lessy, Dimas Oryza, Market Sofian, Wiji Raharjo, Marwis Aswan, Risky N. Amelia

“…This study aims to map tsunami hazards in the Jailolo coastal area by integrating the Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry method with numerical calculations. …”
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Local Adaptation and Climate Change Vulnerability of the Relict Tree Species Taiwania cryptomerioides Provide Insights Into Its Conservation and Restoration by Yang Lu, Hao Dong, Saibin Fan, Lu Yuan, Yuhui Wang, Zhuang Zhao, Yong Lai, Shixin Zhu, Jinyong Huang, Caipeng Yue, Yongpeng Ma, Ningning Zhang

“…Here, we applied a landscape genomics approach to investigate the population genetic structure and predict adaptive capacity to climatic change for Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata, a vulnerable Tertiary relict tree species in China. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Differentiation of Yangtze Finless Porpoise in Poyang Lake by Han Zhang, Denghua Yin, Jianglong Que, Xiaoyan Zhu, Danqing Lin, Congping Ying, Jinxiang Yu, Kai Liu

“…This finding was further corroborated by STRUCTURE analysis, which revealed genetic admixture between the two populations. …”
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Evaluating Sampling Designs to Survey Fish Diversity in Lakes From Northern Temperate Zones by Erik García‐Machado, Eric Normandeau, Guillaume Côté, Isabeau Caza‐Allard, Charles Babin, Louis Bernatchez

“…Simple random, grid, and transect‐based sampling methods are widely used in ecological surveys to obtain an unbiased estimation of species richness and community structure. However, under certain conditions where spatial information is available, sampling design and sequencing depth can be optimized to reduce effort and cost. …”
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Capabilities of BIOMASS Three-Baseline PolInSAR Mode for the Characterization of Tropical Forests by Yanzhou Xie, Laurent Ferro-Famil, Yue Huang, Thuy Le Toan, Jianjun Zhu, Haiqiang Fu, Peng Shen

“…As the 7th Earth Explorer Mission within the ESA Earth Observation Program, BIOMASS will be the first spaceborne P-band polarimetric interferometric SAR (PolInSAR) mission, dedicated to global forest remote sensing. …”
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