Perspectives of ICU Physicians on Antibiotic Use in Critically Ill Patients: A Qualitative Study from a Developing Country by Maheen Khoso, Arshad Taqi, Muhammad Aamir Alsabah, Faisal Imran, Naveed Latif

“…Data were collected via face-to-face, semi-structured interviews, audio-recorded with consent. …”
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Peer-assisted learning in critical care: a simulation-based approach for postgraduate medical training by Po-Wei Chiu, Shao-Chung Chu, Chia-Han Yang, Huan-Fang Lee, Hsuan-Man Hung, Hsiang-Chin Hsu

“…This innovative approach provides a structured, supportive learning environment that effectively prepares trainees for real-world clinical challenges. …”
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Age-related shifts in central adiposity and metabolic health in adult males of Delhi: observations and implications for physical activity by Kanaan Ibrahim Nawfal, Sandhya Tiwari, Sandeep Tiwari, Mir Ahsan Ul Haq

“…Metrics like waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios are effective indicators of metabolic risks, underscoring the role of structured, evidence-based exercise programs in promoting healthy aging and reducing cardiometabolic risks.…”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding prevention of tuberculosis among clients visiting Upazila Health Complex outpatient department in Bangladesh: an intervi... by Lutfun Nahar, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Nishat Tamanna Omi, Hasib Ahmed Bhuiyan, Mithila, Sher Mostafa Sadiq Khan

“…A sample of 453 participants was selected through convenience sampling, and data on socio-demographics and KAP regarding TB prevention were collected using structured questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2021, SPSS version 26.0 (Chicago, IL, USA), and STATA version 15.0. …”
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Mega‐Depressions on the Cocos Ridge: Links Between Volcanism, Faults, Hydrothermal Circulation, and Dissolution by Jared W. Kluesner, Eli A. Silver, Nathan L. Bangs, César R. Ranero, Stephanie Nale, James Gibson, Kirk D. McIntosh

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Association between salivary flow and dental caries in institutionalized adolescents: Cross-sectional study by Mariana da Silva Muñoz, Natália Marcumini Pola, Paulo Roberto Grafitti Colussi, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz

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Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior by Mosa A. Shubayr, Anwar S. Alhazmi, Mervat M. El Dalatony, Eman D. El Desouky, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani, Sarah S. Monshi, Ahmed A. Elkhobby, Shaikha K. Aldukhail, Mohammed M. Alqahtani, Mohammed S. Aldossary

“…Targeted education, reduced tobacco accessibility, and programs to shift social norms and attitudes are essential. …”
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Artificial intelligence in healthcare text processing: a review applied to named entity recognition by Samuel Santana de Almeida, Raphael Silva Fontes, Luca Pareja Credidio Freire Alves, Methanias Colaço Júnior, Methanias Colaço Júnior, Methanias Colaço Júnior, Gleyson José Pinheiro Caldeira Silva, Lyane Ramalho Cortez, Antonio Higor Freire de Morais, Guilherme Medeiros Machado, Hugo Gonçalo Oliveira, Aliete Cunha-Oliveira, João Paulo Queiroz dos Santos, Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros Valentim

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Editorial by Bulent Cavas

“…The findings emphasize the importance of long-term motivation and structured support systems for PhD students in science education. …”
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Hazardous waste management practices among healthcare workers in Gondar City, Ethiopia by Gashaw Mesfin Haylie, Mengesha Genet, Eshetu Abera Worede, Belayneh Jejaw Abate, Garedew Tadege Engdaw, Gelila Yitageasu, Abebe Birhanu, Lidetu Demoze, Bikes Destaw Bitew

“…Data were collected using a pretested, structured self-administered questionnaire and observational checklist. …”
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A descriptive study of all COVID- 19 clients in Copperbelt province, Zambia 2020: A retrospective analysis by Lwito Salifya Mutale, Olufemi Olamide Ajumobi, Francis Nanzaluka, Justine Chileshe, Patrick Sakubita, Nyambe Sinyange, Paul Msanzya Zulu, Muzala Kapina, Nathan Kapata, Christopher Dube, Gorge Chansa Mukupa, Golden Kangala, Albert Mweembe, Justor Banda, Charles Sakulanda, James Nonde, Robert Zulu, Victor Mukonka, David Kasanga Mwakazang, Gershom Chongwe

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Evaluation of mobile health technology combining telemonitoring and teleintervention versus usual care in vulnerable-phase heart failure management (HERMeS): a multicentre, randomi... by Sergi Yun, MD, ProfPhD Josep Comín-Colet, MD, Esther Calero-Molina, RN, Encarnación Hidalgo, RN, Núria José-Bazán, RN, Marta Cobo Marcos, MD, Teresa Soria, RN, Pau Llàcer, PhD, Cristina Fernández, MSc, José Manuel García-Pinilla, PhD, Concepción Cruzado, RN, Álvaro González-Franco, MD, Eva María García-Marina, RN, José Luis Morales-Rull, PhD, Cristina Solé, MD, Elena García-Romero, MD, Julio Núñez, PhD, José Civera, RN, Coral Fernández, RN, Mercedes Faraudo, RN, Pedro Moliner, PhD, Francesc Formiga, PhD, Javier de-Juan Bagudá, MD, Isabel Zegri-Reiriz, PhD, José María Verdú-Rotellar, PhD, Emili Vela, PhD, David Monterde, MSc, Jordi Piera-Jiménez, PhD, Gerard Carot-Sans, PhD, Cristina Enjuanes, PhD, Santiago Jiménez-Marrero, Alberto Garay, Raúl Ramos-Polo, Alexandra Pons-Riverola, Herminio Morillas, Sílvia Jovells-Vaqué, Marta Tajes, Rafael de la Espriella, Elisa Esther Rodríguez, Jessica Paola Rugeles, Maria del Carmen Moreno, Carla Castillo, Ainhoa Robles-Mezcua, Ramon Bascompte, Paola Macarena Beltran Troncoso, Rocío Rodríguez, Román Freixa Pamias, Olga Guri, Cristina Delso Gafarot, Sònia Sarret Vila, Angelique-Casas Thomsen, Jordi Fernández

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Distinct brain atrophy progression subtypes underlie phenoconversion in isolated REM sleep behaviour disorderResearch in context by Stephen Joza, Aline Delva, Christina Tremblay, Andrew Vo, Marie Filiatrault, Max Tweedale, Jean-François Gagnon, Ronald B. Postuma, Alain Dagher, Johannes Klein, Michele Hu, Petr Dusek, Stanislav Marecek, Zsoka Varga, John-Paul Taylor, John T. O'Brien, Michael Firbank, Alan Thomas, Paul C. Donaghy, Stéphane Lehéricy, Marie Vidailhet, Jean-Christophe Corvol, ICEBERG Study Group, Richard Camicioli, Howard Chertkow, Simon Lewis, Elie Matar, Kaylena A. Ehgoetz Martens, Lachlan Churchill, Michael Sommerauer, Sinah Röttgen, Per Borghammer, Karoline Knudsen, Allan K. Hansen, Dario Arnaldi, Beatrice Orso, Pietro Mattioli, Luca Roccatagliata, Oury Monchi, Shady Rahayel, Isabelle Arnulf, Samir Bekadar, Eve Benchetrit, Alexis Brice, Vanessa Brochard, Alizé Chalançon, Benoit Colsch, Florence Cormier-Dequaire, Jean-Christophe Corvol, Virginie Czernecki, Bertrand Degos, Cécile Delorme, Pauline Dodet, Carole Dongmo-Kenfack, Marie-Odile Habert, Farid Ichou, Jonas Ihle, Cécile Galléa, Rahul Gaurav, Marie-Alexandrine Glachant, Manon Gomes, David Grabli, Elodie Hainque, Laetitia Jeancolas, Christelle Laganot, Stéphane Lehéricy, Suzanne Lesage, Smaranda Leu-Semenescu, Richard Levy, Valentine Maheo, Graziella Mangone, Louise Laure Mariani, Aurelie Méneret, Poornima Menon, Fanny Mochel, Vincent Perlbarg, Dijana Petrovska, Fanny Pineau, Nadya Pyatigorskaya, Sophie Rivaud-Pechoux, Emmanuel Roze, Sara Sambin, Julie Socha, Arthur Tenenhaus, Romain Valabregue, Marie Vidailhet, Lydia Yahia-Cherif

“…Findings: SuStaIn identified two distinct subtypes of brain atrophy progression: 1) a “cortical-first” subtype, with atrophy beginning in the frontal lobes and involving the subcortical structures at later stages; and 2) a “subcortical-first” subtype, with atrophy beginning in the limbic areas and involving cortical structures at later stages. …”
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Concerns About Contraception and Future Fertility: Prevalence Among Young Individuals and Its Impact on Contraceptive Use and Reproductive Health by Naheed Akhtar, Sabiha Qamar Javed, Tooba Adil, Falaq Shahid, Fiza Rehman, Maryam Arif

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five public sector hospitals across different districts of Peshawar, Pakistan, between June 2023 and February 2024, among 400 participants aged 18-30 years in Peshawar, Pakistan, using a convenience sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic factors, contraceptive knowledge, and fertility concerns. …”
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Motivations for suicide attempts and risk factors among youths in Western Iran: A cross‐sectional study by Fatemeh Darabi, Arash Ziapour, Hassan Ahmadinia

“…A nonrandom sampling method was used to select 110 participants, ages 15–35. Structured questionnaires such as the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI‐II), and the Suicide Motivation Scale (IMSA) were used to gather the data. …”
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Lived experiences of persons on tuberculosis treatment in Nairobi County, Kenya: a mixed methods study by Joan Ondiro, Faith Onyangore, Reagan Onyango, Lenah Muema, Dickens S. Omondi Aduda

“…Participants were selected through simple random sampling and interviewed by semi-structured questionnaires and focused group discussions. …”
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Sedekah Bumi sebagai Media Pendidikan Karakter Religius: Studi Kasus di Desa Batealit, Jepara by Kaysa Adinda Rizkiyani, Ahmad Saefudin

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Assessment of routine childhood immunization data quality, Bono Region, Ghana 2023 by Emmanuel George Bachan, Jane Addae-Kyeremeh, Georgia Ghartey, Eric Kofi Nyarko, Prince Quarshie, Kofi Amo-Kodieh, Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe

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The recovery experiences of individuals with schizophrenia in northwestern Ethiopia by Selamawit Kassa, Setareh Ghahari, Rosemary Lysaght, Carrie Anne Marshall, Missaye Mulatie Mengstie

“…Seventeen participants were purposefully selected from two hospitals in Northwestern Ethiopia. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted, and data was analyzed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.ResultsFinally, four themes were generated: the first theme was the meaning of recovery. …”
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Factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive adolescents and young adult patients attending HIV care and treatment clinic at Bombo Hospital in Tan... by Sophia Kamote, Novatus Apolinary Tesha, Bruno F Sunguya

“…To assess adherence, a one-month self-recall medication adherence scale was used while a structured questionnaire was used to gather data on determinants of adherence. …”
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