A study on the construction of a nurse refresher training system in traditional Chinese medicine hospitals using the Delphi method by Ying An, Huirong Xu, Qiuxiao Ma, Xiujun Wang, Ying Ding, Ruxin Yang, Songbai Yang

“…BackgroundThis study aims to develop a standardized advanced training system for nursing staff in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospitals and verify its effectiveness.MethodsBased on literature review, training demand research, and semi-structured interviews, this study established a draft training system for TCM nursing staff. 12 experts refined the system through two rounds of correspondence using the Delphi method. …”
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Subverting <i>Attachment</i> to Prevent <i>Attacking</i>: Alteration of Effector Immune Cell Migration and Adhesion as a Key Mechanism of Tumor Immune Evasion by Marta Mastrogiovanni, Emmanuel Donnadieu, Rajiv Pathak, Vincenzo Di Bartolo

“…We also explore indirect immune escape mechanisms that involve modifications of TME characteristics, such as vascularization, immunogenicity, and structural topography. Finally, we highlight the significance of these aspects in designing more effective drug treatments and cellular immunotherapies.…”
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The Legacy of COVID-19: Hospital Fear Led to the Delayed Diagnosis of an Ovarian Tumor with Massive Ascites and Extensive Abdominal Necrosis by Janos Szederjesi, Calin Molnar, Claudiu Molnar-Varlam, Dorin Dorobanțu, Mihai Claudiu Pui, Matild Keresztes

“…This case underscores the critical impact of delayed oncological diagnosis and the need for enhanced patient education, mental health support, and structured screening programs to prevent similar late-stage presentations.…”
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A qualitative study of hand hygiene compliance among health care workers in intensive care units by Pinar Ay, Ayse Gulsen Teker, Seyhan Hidiroglu, Pinar Tepe, Aysen Surmen, Uluhan Sili, Volkan Korten, Melda Karavus

“…But there is need to base this training model on a structured behavioral modification program and test its efficacy through a quasi-experimental design. …”
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The Influence of Physical Activity and Carbohydrate Management on Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes: Exploring the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Diabetes Care by Kamil Dziekoński, Michal Popiel, Iga Wieczorek, Paweł Cybulski, Kamila Smala, Justyna Ostojewska, Katarzyna Bień, Adam Szafranek, Wiktoria Wacławek, Iga Kwiecień, Karolina Bartoszewska

“…Findings: Regular PA improves glycemic control, lowering glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), insulin needs, and body mass index (BMI). Structured high-intensity exercise programs lasting over 24 weeks are particularly effective for glycemic control. …”
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The Role of Self-esteem, Self-efficacy, Social Support and Resilience in Psychological Adjustment in Schoolchildren by Norma Ivonne González-Arratia López-Fuentesa, Martha Adelina Torres Muñoz, Rolando Díaz-Loving

“…Significant differences in the predictor variables were found according to the levels of resilience, but not with respect to gender, and the correlations between the variables were found to be significant. The proposed structural model was verified, which shows acceptable fit indices and highlights that family social support is related to resilience and psychological adjustment. …”
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English as a Medium of Instruction for Islamic Higher Education: Classroom Pedagogy, Students' Motivation, and Challenges by Agus Husein As Sabiq, Desi Wijayanti Ma'rufah, Ana Mae M. Monteza

“…Five lecturers and 128 students in three classrooms from different Islamic Education Department year levels at a State Islamic University in Indonesia have been investigated using qualitative observation and semi-structured interviews. The Transitional Bilingual Observation Protocol (TBOP) was used for observation results and thematic analysis for interview outcomes. …”
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Physical activity enhances college students’ mental health through social adaptability and exercise behavior chain mediation by Xu Han, Haozhen Li, Chunmei Xiao, Wei Wang, Kai Gao, Shuaiwei Yan, Ling Niu

“…The study introduced two key variables—social adaptability and physical activity—and employed a structural model to assess the direct and indirect effects of PE on mental health. …”
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Examining Social Networking Sites Users’ Benefits Using the DeLone and McLean Information System Success Model by Nusrat Jahan, Md. Shah Azam, Md. Alamgir Hossain

“…., enjoyment, expected relationships, and reputation) obtained from using SNSs. Structural equation modeling is used to investigate the above issues, and an online survey questionnaire technique is conducted with 421 respondents from the United States, and several interesting results are observed. …”
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Echocardiographic Assessment of Embryonic and Fetal Mouse Heart Development: A Focus on Haemodynamics and Morphology by Nathan D. Hahurij, Emmeline E. Calkoen, Monique R. M. Jongbloed, Arno A. W. Roest, Adriana C. Gittenberger-de Groot, Robert E. Poelmann, Marco C. De Ruiter, Conny J. van Munsteren, Paul Steendijk, Nico A. Blom

“…High-frequency echocardiography is a promising and useful imaging modality for structural and hemodynamic analysis of embryonic/fetal mouse hearts.…”
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Barriers to Integrating Tobacco Dependence Treatment into Lung Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Assessment by Deborah L. Pestka, Megan E. Campbell, Naomi A. Schmulewitz, Anne C. Melzer

“…Methods: Informed by the Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model, we conducted semi-structured interviews with clinicians ( n  = 18) at 6 Veterans Affairs medical centers in the Midwest. …”
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Capability-based training framework for generative AI in higher education by Pablo Burneo-Arteaga, Pablo Burneo-Arteaga, Yakamury Lira, Homero Murzi, Ana Balula, Antonio Pedro Costa

“…The results highlight the need for a structured, yet flexible competency model tailored to educators. …”
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The expanded theory of planned behavior for energy saving among academics in Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Slovakia by Silvia Puiu, Sidika Ece Yilmaz, Mihaela Tinca Udriștioiu, Janka Raganova, Zhelyazka Raykova, Hasan Yildizhan, Arman Ameen

“…The research hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings show that individual factors (attitude and perceived behaviour control) influence the energy-saving intention of academics but not the organisational factors due to the weak identification with their universities. …”
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Hydrogen's potential and policy pathways for Indonesia's energy transition: The actor-network analysis by Chrisna T. Permana, Chanel Tri Handoko, Konstantin Gomonov

“…This study used a qualitative methodology, incorporating documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions within the actor-network theory framework, aimed to investigate the current positioning of hydrogen energy in Indonesia's policy pathways and to examine its potential and challenge. …”
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The development and implementation of an innovative community-based intervention to strengthen community capacity for HIV prevention and care among Canadians of African Caribbean a... by Josephine Etowa, Notisha Massaquoi, Francisca Omorodion, Danielle Brown-Shreves, Ilene Hyman, Akalewold Gebremeskel, Hugues Loemba, Bishwajit Ghose, Egbe Etowa, Jennifer Rayner, Charles Dabone, Lounanjio Brown O’Sullivan, Azeeza Sule, Joseph Kiirya, Sanni Yaya, Wangari Tharao, Haoua Inoua, Angela Kaida, Apondi Odhiambo, Clinton Beckford

“…African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) women are overrepresented among new HIV diagnoses due to social and structural factors. This study seeks to create, implement, and evaluate a community-based peer-led intervention to improve access to HIV prevention and care for ACB women in Canada. …”
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Failure or success? Biodiversity policy integration into the agricultural policy of the new EU Member States – the Croatian experience by Lucija Pečurlić, Emil Erjavec, Tihana Sudarić, Tanja Šumrada

“…Conceptually, this study contributes to the understanding of biodiversity policy integration (BPI) by applying an adapted analytical framework that reveals how institutional and structural constraints shape the depth of integration in post-socialist contexts, offering insights for future EU enlargements and vertical policy integration. …”
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Competency-based ultrasound curriculum for standardized training resident: a pre- and post-training evaluation by ZhenZhen Jiang, Jun Wang, XingMei Chen, YuJie Li, DiJia Ni, JianBo Zhu, YunYi Tang, LinXin Qian, Ting Wang, Hui Zhu, YuJie Dai, HuiMing Song, Qi Zhang, YiPing Bao, YuanYuan Zheng, XiaTian Liu

“…This study supports the integration of structured ultrasound training in residency programs to improve clinical competencies.…”
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Assessing Senior High School Students’ Awareness of Sustainable Development Goals in a Philippine STEM School by Jericho Padilla, Jerile Mae Casimiro, Carlo Amigable

“…Employing a quantitative descriptive design, the research used a structured survey to assess students’ self-reported SDG knowledge, information sources, subject penetration, and the impacts on personal lives and career planning, culminating in the development of an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) model. …”
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Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia by Michael M. Copenhaver, Noor Tunku, Ifeoma Ezeabogu, Jessica Potrepka, Muhammad Muhsin A. Zahari, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Frederick L. Altice

“…Our formative work involved a critical examination of established EBIs and associated published reports complemented by data elicited through structured interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, members of the target population, and their family members. …”
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Application of three-dimensional (3D) hand–eye calibration of industrial robot in laser cladding repair for drilling bit by J. Wang, Z. Mo, J. Wang, W. Pan

“…First, the KUKA-KR20 industrial robot, along with a structural light three-dimensional (3D) scanner, is used to inspect the damaged bit, with point cloud data exported, and then the data are converted to the stereolithography (STL) file format in Geometric Studio, with the damaged region of the bit obtained after comparison with the standard model. …”
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