Availability and Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Services at 19 Kenyan Health Facilities: A Brief Report by Catherine Wexler, May Maloba, Natabhona Mabachi, Nicodemus Maosa, Shadrack Babu, Vincent S. Staggs, Sharon Mokua, Kathy Goggin, Sarah Finocchario-Kessler

“…PURPOSEIn 2012, Kenya announced its commitment to prioritizing cervical cancer (CC) services with the National Cervical Cancer Prevention Program. However, gaps in implementation remain, causing suboptimal uptake. …”
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Severely reduced physical performance is already present at the time of admission for stem cell transplantation by Dirk Reinhardt, Ronja Beller, Gabriele Gauß, Oliver Basu, Stefan Schönberger, Michaela Höfs

“…Correlations were observed among age and fitness parameters, the number of inpatient days and fatigue, and many previous exercise sessions correlated with better hand grip strength.Conclusion These results indicate a poorer fitness status in children before HSCT compared with healthy children, recommending the need for structured exercise programmes for children undergoing HSCT. …”
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Antibiotic use among university students: insights from a Nigerian institution by Francisca Ogochukwu Onukansi, Mfonobong Effiong Umoh, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Collins Chibueze Anokwuru, Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Mariagorathy Iheoma Diala, Leo Cedric Fozeu Fosso, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu Madukaku

“…From these categories, students were randomly chosen and surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire that was based on established research. …”
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Identification and characterization of mRNAs of receptor-like kinases MhyGSO1 and MhyGSO2 in flowering parasitic plant Monotropa hypopitys by A. V. Shchennikova, E. Z. Kochieva, A. V. Beletsky, M. A. Filyushin, O. A. Shulga, N. V. Ravin, K. G. Skryabin

“…Plant organ formation is based on the balance of the programmed cell division and positional differentiation maintained by intercellular communication mediated by signaling molecules and receptors. …”
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Effectiveness of nurses’ training about mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes by Mohammed F. Alharbi, Salwa A. Marzouk, Nojoud Alrashidi, Mohammed H. Abu-Alghayth, Eman A. Mater, Marwa A. Ibrahim, Huwida Hamdy Abdelmonem, Hanan A. Mohammed, Shadia A. Syan, Aml S. Abdelrahem, Ahlam D. Alshehri, Shimaa M. Moursy, Abeer A. Almowafy, Faransa A. Ahmed

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire about the nurses and neonates. …”
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The linkage between economic literacy and students’ intention of starting business: The mediating role of entrepreneurial alertness by Agus Wibowo, Bagus Shandy Narmaditya, Ratieh Widhiastuti, Ari Saptono

“…METHODOLOGY: The research adopted a quantitative approach in which hypotheses were statistically estimated using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) based on survey data using a self-administered questionnaire (n=450) from several universities in Indonesia. …”
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Social media and depression among young adults in Bangladesh: Patterns, predictors, and implications by Mst Rahnuma Haque, Md. Nazrul Islam Mondal, Moynul Haque, Mohammad Mazharul Islam, Md Hasanul Kabir Sowmik, Shela Parvin, Mst Nadira Parvin

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 450 young adults in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh, using a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews and a purposive sampling technique. …”
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Prevalence of cervical dysplasia and its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics in a low-resource setting by Babatunde Enoch Adewumi, Julius kolajo Dare, Rita Omobosola Alabi, Rosemary Oluwatosin Komolafe, Sonnen Atinge, Enoch Olaoluwa Olatoye, Halimat Eyitayo Issa, Bethrand Ozioma Chukwu, Emmanuel Kokori, Alexander Idu Entonu

“…Informed consent was obtained from each participant, and data were collected through structured questionnaires. Chi-square tests and logistic regression were used to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and cervical dysplasia. …”
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Meet-in-the-middle meets multi-omics identifying molecular signatures of environmental drivers of childhood overweight by Congrong Wang, Brigitte Reimann, Tim S Nawrot, Dries S Martens, John Wright, Rosemary McEachan, Johanna Lepeule, Wenlun Yuan, Leda Chatzi, Marina Vafeiadi, Regina Grazuleviciene, Sandra Andrusaityte, Oliver Robinson, Jordi Sunyer, Hector Keun, Chung-Ho E. Lau, Alexandros P. Siskos, Muireann Coen, Eva Borràs, Eduard Sabidó, Juan R. González, Marta Vives-Usano, Xavier Estivill, Angel Carracedo, Carlos Ruiz-Arenas, Inés Quintela, Maribel Casas, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Ibon Tamayo, Kristine B Gutzkow, Cathrine Thomsen, Amrit K. Sakhi, Mariona Bustamante, Lea Maitre, Martine Vrijheid, Michelle Plusquin, Rossella Alfano

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Enhanced superconducting qubit performance through ammonium fluoride etch by Cameron J Kopas, Dominic P Goronzy, Thang Pham, Carlos G Torres Castanedo, Matthew Cheng, Rory Cochrane, Patrick Nast, Ella Lachman, Nikolay Z Zhelev, André Vallières, Akshay A Murthy, Jin-su Oh, Lin Zhou, Matthew J Kramer, Hilal Cansizoglu, Michael J Bedzyk, Vinayak P Dravid, Alexander Romanenko, Anna Grassellino, Josh Y Mutus, Mark C Hersam, Kameshwar Yadavalli

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Reformas de atención primaria en América Latina: avances en Brasil, Chile, Colombia, México y Perú by Lucero A. Juárez Herrera y Cairo, Mercedes Carrasco-Portiño, María Sofía Cuba-Fuentes, Leila Posenato García, Clara Bermúdez-Tamayo, Valeria Pérez-Muto

“…Abstract: Since the 1990s, structural reforms have been initiated in Latin America, with varying degrees of success. …”
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Improving Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Provision as Part of Routine Gynecologic Care Among Black Cisgender Women (Project PrEP4Her): Protocol for the Implementation of an Intervention by Maira Sohail, Lynn Matthews, Audra Williams, Mirjam-Colette Kempf, Desiree Phillips, Hannah Goymer, Bernadette Johnson, Michael Mugavero, Latesha Elopre

“…MethodsGuided by the information gathered on (1) factors impacting PrEP implementation at gynecology clinics, including key barriers and facilitators to PrEP implementation and potential strategies to address the identified barriers (in-depth interviews with the gynecology care team), (2) structural barriers and provider-level barriers to PrEP implementation (cross-sectional study among gynecologists), and (3) implementation strategies on how to integrate PrEP services into routine gynecology care (in-depth interviews and focus groups with Black cisgender women), a multicomponent implementation strategy, tailored for Black cisgender women, was developed to integrate PrEP in routine women’s health visits (ie, PrEP4Her). …”
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Intellectual-Social Dynamics at State Islamic University in Indonesia: The Role of Alumni of Islamic Boarding Schools from Bangka Island by Rusydi Sulaiman, Pebri Yanasari

“…The data was collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The "Snow-ball Sampling" method obtained 57 informants and narrowed them down to eight. …”
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Predictors of Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors Among People Living with HIV and HIV-Negative Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital by Noel NB, Banwat ME, Okoro LN, Bulus NG, Nkala CAL, Anyamene EL, Isiko I

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and blood pressure measurements. …”
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Integrating Kata Training into School Education: Effects on Sustained Attention and Cognitive Performance in 8–9-Year-Old Children by Fuat Gökdere, Erdem Uylas, Fatih Çatıkkaş, Erkan Günay, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Murat Özgören

“…This suggests that integrating structured kata-based motor and cognitive activities into school curricula can serve as a promising strategy for addressing attention deficits and promoting cognitive development during this critical developmental period. …”
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Factors influencing nurses’ knowledge and competence in warfarin-drug and nutrient interactions and patient counseling practices by Maha Subih, Majdi Rababa, Fatima Sabri Aryan, Mohammad Alnaeem, Mohammad H AlRahahleh, Tahany Fareed Al niarat, Zyad T. Saleh, Ghaida Shujayyi Alsulami, Wesam T. Almagharbeh, Rami A. Elshatarat

“…Future initiatives should focus on structured educational programs, introducing interactive e-learning modules, regular workshops, and case-based training, as well as promoting multidisciplinary teamwork to enhance nurses’ competency in warfarin counseling and patient care.…”
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Participatory Intervention Development of a Peer-Guided Self-Help App for Anxiety Disorders: Mixed Methods Study by Laura Duddeck, Timo Stolz, Christian Zottl, Thomas Berger, Johanna Boettcher

“…Web-based self-help programs provide low-threshold access to evidence-based strategies. …”
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Biomechanics over body composition: what matters most in the 40 by Emma Sterne, Chukwudum Okpalaoka, Pavan Patel, Alexa Fraga, Caitlin Kucharski, Pete Bommarito, Monique Mokha

“…Thus, this study aimed to develop a multiple linear regression model to estimate 40-yard run times of NFL draft eligible players undergoing a structured 6-week training program using running biomechanics (GCT, vGRF) and body composition (LMM, BF%) dependent variables.Methods This study was part of a larger investigation into performance monitoring of 75 American football players participating in a 6-week NFL draft preparation training camp. …”
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Tobacco smoking and smokeless tobacco use among people living with HIV in Zambia: Findings from a 2023 National NCD/HIV Survey. by Cosmas Zyambo, Paul Somwe, Chomba Mandyata, Mwiche Musukuma, Phoebe Bwembya, Henry Phiri, Malizgani P Chavula, Hikabasa Halwindi, Joseph Zulu, Wilbroad Mutale

“…Given the strong association between alcohol consumption and tobacco use, structured behavioral interventions and support programs should also be prioritized. …”
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Early assistance children and their families: regulatory legal regulation by S. V. Pavlova, O. V. Rodriges-Navarro, A. V. Sokurov, T. V. Ermolenko, I. S. Ishutina, A. M. Salogub

“…Applied general scientific methods (content analysis, analytical, system-structured, comparative) and methodological methods of systematization, comparison, generalization, interpretation, as well as special methods – formal legal, comparative legal.Object of research: Early care for children and their families.Subject of research: Regulatory legal regulation of Early care.Results. …”
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