Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
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Strategies to reduce cesarean deliveries: surveying Polish midwives and midwifery students on external cephalic version practices by Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś, Anna Janik, Cecylia Jendyk, Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop, Anna Brzęk, Rafał Stojko, Jakub Staniczek

“…The findings emphasize the necessity of structured educational programs to improve competency and confidence in ECV, particularly in outpatient and prenatal classes. …”
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Evaluation of the level of knowledge of secondary school students at the Abbé KOSA Institute on the transmission and prevention measures of HIV/AIDS by Nicolas KANGOYANGALA KINAMBOLI, Marie-Scholastique SHAMBUWA KITOKO, Florent KIYOMBO, Didier TSHIMPAPA MUTOBA, Dieudonné MBOLIGIKPELE GONI, Jean GBANDAZWA, Jacques NGBATALA

“…Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire distributed to a stratified random sample of 492 students. …”
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Management of Maternal Cardiac Arrest in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: A Simulation-Based Pilot Study by Jacquelyn Adams, Jose R. Cepeda Brito, Lauren Baker, Patrick G. Hughes, M. David Gothard, Michele L. McCarroll, Jocelyn Davis, Angela Silber, Rami A. Ahmed

“…To evaluate confidence, knowledge, and competence after a simulation-based curriculum on maternal cardiac arrest in an Obstetrics & Gynecologic (OBGYN) residency program. Methods. Four simulations with structured debriefing focusing on high yield causes and management of maternal cardiac arrest were executed. …”
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Barriers to effective communication on adult vaccination: results of in-depth interviews with the population and healthcare professionals of the Arkhangelsk Oblast by M. V. Lopatina, E. A. Kriger, N. R. Nizovtseva, A. V. Kudryavtsev, V. A. Yakovleva, V. А. Zinovieva, E. V. Usova, A. V. Kontsevaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…Based on the World Health Organization approach to adapting immunization programs, a qualitative study was conducted in May-June 2024 in the Arkhangelsk region, including 18 semi-structured personal in-depth interviews on adult vaccination with two following target groups: adult population (n=12) and health workers (n=6). …”
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Perspectives of Caregivers on Access to Health Care for Children with CKD by Chandana Guha, Rabia Khalid, Kylie-Ann Mallitt, Anita van Zwieten, Anna Francis, Siah Kim, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Martha Aquino, Amelie Bernier-Jean, David W. Johnson, Deirdre Hahn, Donna Reidlinger, Elizabeth G. Ryan, Fiona Mackie, Hugh McCarthy, Julie Varghese, Charani Kiriwandeniya, Kirsten Howard, Nicholas Larkins, Luke Macauley, Amanda Walker, Martin Howell, Patrina Caldwell, Reginald Woodleigh, Shilpanjali Jesudason, Simon Carter, Sean Kennedy, Stephen Alexander, Steven McTaggart, Jonathan C. Craig, Carmel M. Hawley, Germaine Wong, Allison Jaure, Germaine Wong, Carmel Hawley, Allison Tong, Amanda Walker, Amelie Bernier-Jean, Anita van Zwieten, Anna Francis, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Alistair Mallard, Chandana Guha, Charani Kiriwandeniya, David Johnson, Deirdre Hahn, Donna Reidlinger, Elaine Pascoe, Elizabeth Ryan, Fiona Mackie, Hugh J. McCarthy, Jonathan Craig, Julie Varghese, Kirsten Howard, Liza Vergara, Luke Macauley, Martin Howell, Michelle Irving, Nicholas Larkins, Patrina Caldwell, Rabia Khalid, Reg Woodleigh, Sean Kennedy, Shilpanjali Jesudason, Simon Carter, Stephen Alexander, Steve McTaggart

“…Methods: Caregivers of Australian children aged 0 to 16 years, across all CKD stages, from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, and/or residing in rural or remote areas, purposively sampled from 5 centers, participated in semi structured interviews on accessing health care. Transcripts were analyzed thematically. …”
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Perception and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among smallholder farmers in eastern Ethiopia by Muluken Gezahegn Wordofa, Getachew Shambel Endris, Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke, Jemal Y. Hassen, Jeylan Woliye, Awol Seid, Elyas Ahmed, Hakim Hashim, Eric Ndemo Okoyo

“…This research was conducted to uncover the perception of smallholder farmers in eastern Ethiopia about the pandemic, prevention and control measures, and its impact on their livelihood. Through a semi-structured interview schedule conducted on 176 randomly selected rural households, we found a varying level of practicing the recommended COVID-19 prevention and control measures. …”
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A Fragment Insertion of <i>AgDFR</i> Results in a White Flower Phenotype in <i>Arundina graminifolia</i> (Orchidaceae) by Jie Li, Yonglu Wei, Jianpeng Jin, Jie Gao, Qi Xie, Fengxi Yang, Genfa Zhu

“…Transcriptome profiling coupled with RT-qPCR validation identified eleven differentially expressed structural genes in anthocyanin biosynthesis. Notably, <i>AgDFR</i> expression remained undetectable across all white-flower developmental stages. …”
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Validation of a Health Characterization Model for Tilapia Farming in a Brazilian Federative Unit by Ricardo da Silva Raposo, Nádia Valesca Biral de Oliveira, Marina Karina de Veiga Cabral Delphino, Carlos Augusto Gomes Leal, Ana Lourdes Arrais de Alencar Mota, Fabiano José Ferreira de Sant’Ana

“…The aim of this study was to validate a health characterization model for commercial tilapia production using the production chain in the Distrito Federal (DF), one of Brazil’s 27 federative units, by applying a semi-structured questionnaire. A total of 112 farms were categorized according to the degree of vulnerability to the introduction of pathogens and the risk of dissemination using two weighted scorecard tables that evaluated 15 items each. …”
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The Effect of Peak Height Velocity on Strength and Power Development of Young Athletes: A Scoping Review by Nikolaos-Orestis Retzepis, Alexandra Avloniti, Christos Kokkotis, Theodoros Stampoulis, Dimitrios Balampanos, Anastasia Gkachtsou, Panagiotis Aggelakis, Danai Kelaraki, Maria Protopapa, Dimitrios Pantazis, Maria Emmanouilidou, Nikolaos Zaras, Dimitrios Draganidis, Ilias Smilios, Antonis Kambas, Ioannis G. Fatouros, Maria Michalopoulou, Athanasios Chatzinikolaou

“…The included longitudinal studies involved structured training and assessed strength-related performance during and around the PHV period. …”
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Epidemiology of Chronic Hepatitis C in First Nations Populations in Canadian Prairie Provinces by Kate P. R. Dunn, Dennis Wardman, Maxim Trubnikov, Chris Sarin, Tom Wong, Hongqun Liu, Samuel S. Lee

“…Current structural barriers experienced by First Nations in Canada shape access and engagement for testing and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. …”
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Higher Caloric Refeeding Is Safe in Hospitalised Adolescent Patients with Restrictive Eating Disorders by Elizabeth K. Parker, Sahrish S. Faruquie, Gail Anderson, Linette Gomes, Andrew Kennedy, Christine M. Wearne, Michael R. Kohn, Simon D. Clarke

“…Patients admitted to an adolescent ED structured “rapid refeeding” program for >48 hours and receiving ≥2400 kcal/day were included in a 3-year retrospective chart review. …”
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Frozen Shoulder - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy against Other Interventions Like Corticosteroid Injections, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), and S... by Michał Presak, Marlena Jankowska, Karolina Baran, Natalia Jańczyk, Karolina Mędrysa, Jakub Pokrzepa, Gabriela Blecharz, Julia Szwech, Alicja Winkowska, Adrianna Mielżyńska

“…While corticosteroid injections demonstrate significant short-term benefits in pain relief and functional improvement, their efficacy diminishes over time unless supported by a structured rehabilitation program. NSAIDs are primarily beneficial for managing inflammation and pain in the early stages but do not significantly alter the course of the condition when used in isolation. …”
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The impact of maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) on athletic performance and health - a review by Julia Charkot, Wojciech Bieńkowski, bartlomiej kusy, Michał Bieńkowski, Mikołaj Charkot, Piotr Kucharczyk, Irmina Jaszczuk, Patrycja Retman

“…Results: VO₂max is influenced by genetic, physiological, and environmental factors, and can be improved through structured endurance and high-intensity interval training. …”
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Evaluation of Accuracy of Episiotomy Incision in a Governmental Maternity Unit in Palestine: An Observational Study by Hadil Y. Ali-Masri, Sahar J. Hassan, Kaled M. Zimmo, Mohammed W. Zimmo, Khaled M. K. Ismail, Erik Fosse, Hasan Alsalman, Åse Vikanes, Katariina Laine

“…Most of the assessed episiotomies lacked the agreed criteria for RMLE and had less than optimal incision angle which increases risk of severe complications. A well-structured training program on how to cut episiotomy is recommended.…”
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Service innovation in telecommunication: The path to customer loyalty through enhanced customer satisfaction by Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Dinesh Mani Ghimire, Madan Dhungana, Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary, Madhav Adhikari, Shubhechchha Thapa

“…Based on a sample of 245 telecom customers, this study investigates how innovative service offerings lead to higher satisfaction levels and, in turn, greater customer loyalty. This study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) and a quantitative research approach to examine the association between customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and service innovation in Nepal’s telecom industry. …”
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Integrating local knowledge into public policy instruments for enhancing restoration: A study case from western Mexican tropical dry forest by Dení I. González-Torres, Leonel Lopez-Toledo, Isela E. Zermeño-Hernández, Moisés Méndez-Toribio

“…We propose a framework to incorporate LK into public policy instruments for implementing restoration interventions in Mexican protected natural areas (PNAs). Through semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and informal talks, conducted with residents from two communities located in the buffer zone and the border area of the reserve, we gathered valuable insights regarding the following: (1) the inhabitants' LK of the ecology and contributions of tropical dry forest, (2) the socioeconomic and environmental issues identified by these communities in their localities, (3) ecological and socioeconomic actions suggested by the residents to recover the forest or halt its degradation, and (4) the role of institutions and local organizations in restoration and conservation processes. …”
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Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Deficiency: Outlines from Newborn Screening, In Silico Predictions, and Molecular Studies by Serena Catarzi, Anna Caciotti, Janita Thusberg, Rodolfo Tonin, Sabrina Malvagia, Giancarlo la Marca, Elisabetta Pasquini, Catia Cavicchi, Lorenzo Ferri, Maria A. Donati, Federico Baronio, Renzo Guerrini, Sean D. Mooney, Amelia Morrone

“…Bioinformatics predictions based on both phylogenetic conservation and functional/structural software were used to characterize the new identified variants. …”
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Colorectal cancer mortality in persons with severe mental illness: a scoping review with meta-analyses of observational studies by Paula R. Pop, Gitte S. Larsen, Mette K. Thomsen, Christoffer Johansen, Robert Zachariae, Bolette Skjødt Rafn

“…Furthermore, this evidence supports the idea that persons with SMI are a heterogenous population, and as such, any future initiatives to improve CRC outcomes for persons with SMI would warrant a tailored approach to potentiate individual resources, to mitigate stigma and structural discrimination. …”
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AI in academia: How do social influence, self-efficacy, and integrity influence researchers' use of AI models? by Benicio Gonzalo Acosta-Enriquez, Marco Arbulu Ballesteros, César Robin Vilcapoma Pérez, Olger Huamaní Jordan, Joseph Anibal Martin Vergara, Rafael Martel Acosta, Carmen Graciela Arbulu Perez Vargas, Julie Catherine Arbulú Castillo

“…The analytical methodology employed structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis, grounded in an expanded version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 model. …”
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