An Analysis of Earthquake Preparedness in Tehran with Emphasis on the Resilience Theory (Case Study of Tehran District 4) by Saeed Shams, Mohammad Reza Shabani Asl

“…Among the risk reduction programs, resilience can be considered as a more accurate and successful program due to its attention to social and economic dimensions. …”
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Features of postconcussion symptoms recovery after traumatic brain injury among military personnel by A. V. Shvets, A. Yu. Kikh, I. A. Lukianchuk

“…It was shown that the applied rehabilitation programs had a positive effect on the balance and improvement of the brain bioelectrical activity rhythms and, accordingly, the functional activity of these structures (θ and δ characteristics of EEG spectrum improved after rehabilitation (P < 0.05), which may indicate the inclusion of neuro-emotional stress coping mechanisms during rehabilitation in inpatient conditions). …”
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Dancing Towards Stability: The Therapeutic Potential of Argentine Tango for Balance and Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…However, the small sample sizes of included studies and the heterogeneity in intervention durations limit the generalizability of findings. AT may serve as a structured rehabilitative approach for improving mobility and psychosocial outcomes in PD and could be integrated into community-based or clinical rehabilitation programs.…”
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A Qualitative Study of the Emotional and Decision-Making Experiences of Mothers Whose Daughter Undergoes Assisted Reproductive Technology with Donor Sperm by Wei Q, Yang X, Hong X, He Y, Fan Z, Wang Z

“…The findings will provide a basis for developing clinical education programs and optimising family decision support systems.Methods: Mothers of 12 female patients undergoing donor sperm assisted reproduction at a A-grade tertiary care reproductive center were selected for semi-structured interviews from January 2025 to March 2025, and Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis was used to distil themes and report them according to COREQ guidelines.Results: Three core themes and nine sub-themes were identified: (1) the complex emotions of knowing that the daughter’s spouse was azoospermia and would need to use donor sperm to conceive, including shock and anger, rationality and tolerance, as well as secret joy and relief; and (2) the multiple concerns about the future relationship between the daughter and her family: the uncertainty of the treatment process and outcome; the potential risk to privacy; the potential impact on the future marital relationship; and the psychological challenge of the identity of the offspring. (3) Comprehensive support and protection for the daughter: manifested in accompaniment to the clinic and financial support, protection of privacy and expectation of sperm selection.Conclusion: The mother’s emotional experience of female patients using donor sperm in assisted reproductive technology (ART) presents complexity and multiplicity, and has a potential impact on the decision-making process of the couple. …”
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Compliance with iron-folate supplementation among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Mirkat Taye, Temesgen Mohammed, Wondimagegn Taye, Mustefa Glagn, Manaye Yihune

“…Methods A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted among 604 systematically selected pregnant women from April 1 to 30, 2022, using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social determinants of tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Yeshewas Abaynew, Ahmed Ali, Girma Taye

“…Key informants and in-depth interviews were conducted among healthcare workers and patients with TB, respectively. A semi-structured interview guide was used. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. …”
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Proactive approaches to preventing postpartum depression in non-depressive pregnant women: a comprehensive scoping review by Nga Thi Nguyen, Nga Thi Nguyen, Supa Pengpid

“…Psychoeducational and mindfulness-based interventions consistently reduce PPD risk, particularly when delivered in structured, theory-driven formats and incorporating family support. …”
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Patient characteristics associated with their level of twelve-step attendance prior to entry into treatment for substance use disorders by Marc Galanter, William L. White, Michael L. Dennis, Brooke Hunter, Lora Passetti, Dan Lustig

“…Abstract Background The availability of the fellowships of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous in community settings is extensive and patients admitted to treatment programs for substance use disorder may therefore have previously attended meetings of these two Twelve Step (TS) programs. …”
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Entry to practice physiotherapy students’ use of the international IFOMPT cervical framework to inform clinical reasoning: a qualitative case study design by Katie L. Kowalski, Heather Gillis, Paul Parikh, Katherine Henning, Jackie Sadi, Alison Rushton

“…Participants (students enrolled in an entry to practice physiotherapy program) learned about the Framework through standardized teaching. …”
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Contribution of health system governance in delivering primary health care services for universal health coverage: A scoping review. by Resham B Khatri, Aklilu Endalamaw, Daniel Erku, Eskinder Wolka, Frehiwot Nigatu, Anteneh Zewdie, Yibeltal Assefa

“…<h4>Background</h4>The implementation of the primary health care (PHC) approach requires essential health system inputs, including structures, policies, programs, organization, and governance. …”
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HIV risk screening and HIV testing among orphans and vulnerable children in community settings in Tanzania: Acceptability and fidelity to lay-cadre administration of the screening... by Michelle M Gill, Ola Jahanpour, Roland van de Ven, Asheri Barankena, Peris Urasa, Gretchen Antelman

“…Research staff used structured observation checklists to capture if screening questions were asked or reworded by CCW. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF AIR-THEME INTEGRATED SCIENCE TEACHING MATERIAL USING FOUR STEPS TEACHING MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT by A. Arifin, A. Sjaeful

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Experiences of Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia Who Actively Participate in Rehabilitation Exercises and Their Perceptions of Well-Being: A Descriptive Qualita... by Si Y, Huang X, Zhao S, Ou Z, Pi M, Du J

“…The purpose was to inform the clinical development of individualized rehabilitation programs.Methods: Purposive sampling was employed to conduct semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 16 young and middle-aged stroke hemiplegic patients (18– 59 years old) using a descriptive qualitative research approach. …”
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Unlocking mobile health adoption: A qualitative exploration of user experiences, barriers, and facilitators within integrated youth services in British Columbia, Canada by Xiaoxu Ding, Kirsten Marchand, Liisa Holsti, Julia Schmidt, Natalie Parde, Brodie Sakakibara, Skye Barbic

“…Methods A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 23 interest-holders, including youth users, service providers, and nonclinical staff from the Foundry network. …”
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The Development of Veterinary Anthropology: Between Application and Interpretation by Ivana Lučić Todosić

“…Emerging in the late 1970s in the United States, initially through ethnoveterinary research and development, it was supported by programs such as the Small Ruminant Collaborative Research Support Program (SR-CRSP) and the Niger Range and Livestock Project (NRL). …”
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Investigating Facilitators and Barriers in the Tendency of Older Adults to Third-Generation Universities by Sara Maghare Dehkordi, Samaneh Pourhadi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shima Sum

“…Methods & Materials This qualitative study was conducted using content analysis with 19 members of the Shahrekord Retirees’ Center, who had retired at least one year ago and were selected using purposive sampling with maximum variation (in terms of demographic characteristics) as well as in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The interviews were transcribed word by word and continued until data saturation was achieved. …”
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Characteristics of Student-Led Clinics in the Allied Health Professions: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Sandra Robertson, Katie Thomson, Katrina Bannigan

“…The scoping review will be reported in conjunction with the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses extension for scoping reviews) and the STORIES (Structured Approach to the Reporting In health care education of Evidence Synthesis) statement for health care education evidence synthesis. …”
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Dizziness at a Canadian tertiary care hospital: a cost-of-illness study by Andre Le, Daniel A. Lelli, Sasha Van Katwyk, Debora Hogan, Kednapa Thavorn, Darren Tse

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LEGO^®-Based Therapy in School Settings for Social Behavior Stimulation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Comparing Peer-Mediated and Expert Intervention by Luciana Oliveira Angelis, Fernanda Tebexreni Orsati, Maria Cristina Triguero Veloz Teixeira

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Impact of Simulation-Based Surgical Training in Laparoscopy on Satisfaction Level and Proficiency in Surgical Skills by Mukhtar F, Shaheen MF, Alhabeeb AY, Zafar M, Alkattan K

“…The positive impact of simulation-based practice and laparoscopic training certification underscores the need for structured training programs. Addressing these gaps, through integrating comprehensive simulation-based programs and promoting laparoscopic skill certification, is crucial for enhancing surgical education and training outcomes.Keywords: surgery, education, fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery, FLS, training, resident…”
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