“Beyond the flood: Exploring the psychosocial consequences and resilience challenges in the aftermath of “El Niño” in Tumbes, Peru” by Elaine C. Flores, Daniela C. Fuhr, Victoria Simms, Andres G. Lescano, Nicki Thorogood

“…Methods: Between May-June 2017, we conducted 27 semi-structured interviews and three focus groups in Spanish with 24 adult residents, including local authorities and residents from heavily and minimally El Niño affected areas. …”
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A multi-perspective qualitative study on robotic-assisted surgery training demand by Xinling Tian, Kongying Nong, Xueqi Tang, Jiani Zhai, Yihang Guo, Yueran Li, Yichuan Zhang, Yuzhe Kong, Xiaohong Tang

“…Considering the pressing necessity to formulate standardized robotic surgery training programs, our objective is to conduct multi-institutional demand assessments. …”
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Cryptic species and hybridisation in corals: challenges and opportunities for conservation and restoration by Riginos, Cynthia, Popovic, Iva, Meziere, Zoe, Garcia, Vhon, Byrne, Ilha, Howitt, Samantha M., Ishida, Hisatake, Bairos-Novak, Kevin, Humanes, Adriana, Scharfenstein, Hugo, Richards, Thomas, Briggs, Ethan, Clark, Vanessa, Lei, Chuan, Khan, Mariam, Prata, Katharine E.

“…Here, we investigate the prevalence of cryptic coral groups and assess evidence for their permeability to gene flow (hybridisation) via a structured literature review of genomic studies. Using reproducible criteria to detect distinct genetic groups that are sympatric, we find that 68% of nominal species represented in population genomic studies show evidence for comprising partially reproductively isolated groups and that these distinct groups are often linked by gene flow. …”
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“Each one of us did the best we could for the community, while also supporting each other”: community residents’ perspectives on community health worker (CHW) response during the C... by Melina Michelen, Beatriz Lopez Galeana, Salvador Zárate, Sora Park Tanjasiri, Lindsay Donaldson, Patricia J. Cantero, Noraima Chirinos, Rocio Salazar, Mary Anne Foo, Samantha Peralta, Pilar Lara de Cortez, Guadalupe Capistran, John Billimek, Alana M.W. LeBrón

“…Methods CHWs completed a popular education qualitative methods program under a Community Science Worker (CSW) model to design and facilitate four semi-structured focus groups and three interviews with 32 residents in Orange County, California, to understand their pandemic experiences and interactions with CHWs. …”
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Telemedicina en países en desarrollo y cooperación by Agustín Francisco Rossetti, María Jesús Castaño Suero, Ángela Sampedro Elvira, Teresa Reimat Corbella, Federica Gutierrez de Quijano Miceli, Marta Guerrero Muñoz

“…To maximize its impact, it is essential to overcome structural challenges and foster international cooperation, promoting equity and social justice globally.…”
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Evaluation and prioritization of food safety risks in the Nigerian red meat industry by Ismail Ayoade Odetokun, Damilola Christiana Olawoye, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Nma Bida Alhaji, Oluwadamilola Olawumi Abiodun-Adewusi, Taiwo Adeniyi Adewoye, Hama Cisse, Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered over eight months in ten slaughterhouses and slaughter slabs in Ilorin. …”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, anxiety level and perceived mental healthcare needs toward mpox infection among nursing students: A multi-center cross-sectional study by Mona Gamal Mohamed, Md Rabiul Islam, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Shimaa Abdelrahim Khalaf, Hanan Abdelrazik Abdelall, Kochr Ali Mahmood, Ekram M. Abdel Khalek, Judie Arulappan, Syed Masudur Rahman Dewan

“…Participants completed a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic information, knowledge of mpox, attitudes towards the disease, levels of anxiety, and perceived mental healthcare needs. …”
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The role of a death and grief festival in cultivating awareness of serious illness, death, and bereavement at university: A qualitative study of students’ and staff’s motivations a... by Hanne Bakelants, Sarah Dury, Kenneth Chambaere, Luc Deliens, Steven Vanderstichelen, Filip Van Droogenbroeck, Joachim Cohen

“…Methods: A total of 94 individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with students and staff. …”
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Genome wide locus-specific ancestry analysis revealed adaptive admixtures in crossbred cattle of India by Rangasai Chandra Goli, Kiyevi G. Chishi, Karan Mahar, Indrajit Ganguly, Sanjeev Singh, S. P. Dixit, Oguru Sai Sruthi, Sonu Choudhary, Vikas Diwakar, Pallavi Rathi, Chandana Sree Chinnareddyvari, Mahesh Dige, Muralidhar Metta, Amit Kumar, Ganesh N. Aderao, Nidhi Sukhija, K. K. Kanaka

“…Future advancements in genomic tools may enable controlled inheritance of desirable traits, maximizing heterosis in structured breeding programs for sustainable cattle production.…”
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Training for Sustainable and Healthy Building for 2050 Part 2: Incorporation of New Knowledge and Dissemination for the Sustainability of the Trans-European Training Experience by Susana Lucas, Maria K. Koukou, Joanna Aleksiejuk-Gawron, Júlia Justino, Silviano Rafael, Antonios D. Livieratos, Nelson Carriço, John Konstantaras, Michail Gr. Vrachopoulos, Luís Coelho, Anna Chiara Benedetti, Cecilia Mazzoli, Annarita Ferrante, Rossano Scoccia, Jacopo Famiglietti, Tomasz Bakoń, Pavlos Tourou

“…The results of the BUILD2050 project demonstrate the potential of structured, trans-European training experiences to enhance professional competencies and support the transition to climate-neutral construction. …”
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Food safety knowledge, attitude, and hygiene practices (KAP) and microbial quality of meat in slaughterhouses: a study in gopalganj, Bangladesh by Nur Mohammed Imran Hossain, Md Entaduzzaman Jony, Progati Bakshi, Juwel Rana, Zannatul Ferdoush, Md Golam Maula Shomrat, Md Mehedi Hasan Titu, Daniel Chakma, Lima Khatun, Muha Rakibul Islam

“…A cross-sectional survey of 60 meat handlers from 20 slaughterhouses was conducted between February and October 2024 using structured questionnaires, and 100 raw meat samples underwent microbiological analysis for Total Staphylococcus aureus Count (TSAC), Total Viable Count (TVC), and Total E. coli Count (TEC).Findings revealed that only 28.3 % of handlers had adequate food safety knowledge (mean score: 8.12 ± 3.03 out of 20). …”
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Advanced Physiotherapy Approach using X-sens Gait Motion Analysis for the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis- A case report by Urvini Lokhande, Sharath Hullumani, Ritik Daf, Pooja Ladkhedkar

“…Based on the study, a structured physiotherapy program was designed, encompassing manual therapy, stretching exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises. …”
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High-quality bonds: serine acetyltransferase 2 gene revealed by GWAS is associated with grain protein content in spring durum wheat by Aleksey Ermolaev, Ludmila Bespalova, Varvara Korobkova, Aleksey Yanovsky, Lubov Nazarova, Aleksandra Kroupina, Anastasia Chernook, Aleksandra Mudrova, Viktoria Voronezhskaya, Viktoria Voronezhskaya, Pavel Kroupin, Gennady Karlov, Mikhail Divashuk, Mikhail Divashuk

“…A missense mutation (Gly325Ser) in the ninth exon of sat2 was associated with a 1.33% GPC increase in spring durum wheat recombinant inbred lines. Structural analysis indicated that the Gly325Ser mutation alters the SAT2 protein’s C-terminal α-helix, potentially influencing enzyme activity. …”
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Mentoring across differences: Introducing hidden curriculum competencies for scientific mentors by Felicity T. Enders, Elizabeth H. Golembiewski, Karen DSouza, Lisa A. Burton, Audrey E. Elegbede, Rahma Warsame

“…Our conceptual framework offers structured guidance for mentors and mentor training programs, identifying the skills needed to foster inclusive academic environments and enhance URSW retention and success. …”
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Impact of Learning Management Systems and Digital Skills on TPACK Development Among Pre-service Mathematics Teachers by Muh Fitrah, Caly Setiawan, Widihastuti Widihastuti, Anastasia Sofroniou, Nur Azizatur Rahmawati, Arina Arina, Sri Ratna Sari, Iskandar Iskandar

“…The strong correlation between digital skills and LMS usage (Spearman’s ρ = 0.86) underscores the need for structured digital competency development in teacher education. …”
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Brazilian guideline for screening and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes: a position statement from the Brazilian Diabetes Society by Melanie Rodacki, Lenita Zajdenverg, Wellington Santana da Silva Júnior, Luciano Giacaglia, Carlos Antonio Negrato, Roberta Arnoldi Cobas, Bianca de Almeida-Pititto, Marcello Casaccia Bertoluci

“…The 1-h OGTT is preferred over the 2-h OGTT, as it is both more practical and a superior test. A structured approach to reevaluation intervals is provided.…”
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What do patients and informal caregivers value in IBD care? A narrative inquiry by Britt J.M. Thomassen, Evelien M.B. Hendrix, Zlatan Mujagic, Fabiënne G.M. Smeets, Marin J. de Jong, Tom J.G. Gevers, Govert Veldhuijzen, Daniëlle van der Horst, Menne Scherpenzeel, Gerard Dijkstra, Merel L. Kimman, Stephanie M.C. Ament, Marieke J. Pierik

“…Methods A purposive sample of 18 IBD patients and 8 informal caregivers was drawn from an academic and a non-academic hospital in the Netherlands. Semi-structured interviews with a narrative approach focused on capturing real-life experiences and personal stories related to IBD care. …”
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Termination of Pregnancy Following Periconception Isotretinoin Exposure in South Korea by Young-Rae Lee, Dong-Won Hwang, Kyoung-Chul Chun, Young-Ah Kim, Jae-Whoan Koh, Jung-Yeol Han, June-Seek Choi, Hye-Young Kwon

“…Background: Despite South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) risk management program (RMP) since June 2019, isotretinoin prescriptions have surged 2.5 times from 0.39 million in 2017 to 0.97 million in 2021. …”
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Exploring the health benefits of outdoor exercise for cancer survivors: a systematic review of more than 700 individuals by Sonia Ortega-Gómez, Luca Di Bartolo, Joanna Velissari, Beatriz Gomes, Susanna Pusa, Joshua Thaller, Sofia Papakonstantinou, Musa Kirkar, Ennio Iannitto, Nádia Moura, Carmen Nogueira, Jesús Gustavo Ponce-González, Rebecca Baxter, Paula Tavares, Apostolos Vantarakis, Antonino Bianco, Ana Carbonell-Baeza, David Jiménez-Pavón, the OACCUs consortium

“…Conclusions Outdoor PA, including structured exercise interventions, substantially benefits cancer survivors, particularly in enhancing mental health and physical fitness. …”
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Citizen Science from the Perspective of Higher Education Professors by Helton Luis Nina Lameira, Mayerly Alexandra Guerrero-Moreno, Everton Cruz Silva, Paulo Roberto Brasil Santos, Maria Alexandra Teodósio, José Max Barbosa Oliveira-Junior

“…We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms and composed of 40 open and closed questions covering the sociodemographic, professional, and conceptual aspects of CS. …”
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