Feasibility of an exercise program in endocrine-treated metastatic breast cancer patients with overweight: protocol for the FEMA study by May Wissing, Pernille Skovlund, Susanne Drysdale, Ali Amidi, Robert Zachariae, Tinne Laurberg, Signe Borgquist

“…Methods The FEMA study is a randomized controlled feasibility trial in which 21 endocrine-treated patients with metastatic breast cancer and overweight will be randomly assigned in a 2:1 ratio to either a 12-week training program with three weekly training sessions (intervention), or usual care (control), which includes standard clinical follow-up and supportive care without structured exercise. …”
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Impact of Nutritional School Based Feeding Program on Academic Achievement of Selected Elementary Learners in West Philippines by Maryjane A. Alcantara, Marisa A. Frontreras

“…This research method uses a quasi-experimental design with a pretest and posttest structure; a two-part questionnaire was the primary research tool. …”
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Methodology for determining the amount of ferrite and pearlite in cast iron using standard computer image processing programs by A. I. Pokrovsky

“…Standard GOST 3443–87 used in metallurgical practice does not permit an accurate quantitative assessment of the content of pearlite and ferrite in the structure of cast iron while specialized software for computer image analysis is rather expensive, are not available to all enterprises and, moreover, require highly qualified staff.In this work, a new, simple technique is proposed for determining the amount of ferrite and pearlite in cast iron using a special etchant that provides a high-contrast image, and standard computer image processing programs, which permit obtaining a grayscale histogram where the shades of gray vary from black to white in the range from 0 to 255. …”
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Developing a Technology-Mediated EFL Teacher Program Based on Critical Pedagogy: The Context of Iran in Focus by Zahra Sabaghzade, Neda Fatehi Rad, Leila Anjomshoa

“…Quantitative data analysis was conducted through structural equation modeling (SEM). Through using grounded theory, a TCPTPP was developed in three main categories including pedagogical, socio-cultural, and criticality-related issues, each consisting of some subcategories. …”
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Readiness of the Science Education Study Program in the Implementation of the ‘Merdeka Belajar - Kampus Merdeka’ (MBKM) Curriculum by Zakiyyah Zakiyyah, Mutiara Dwi Cahyani, Nurwanti Fatnah

“…The stakeholders involved in the preparation of this curriculum have conformity with the needs of the curriculum structure. Furthermore, these results can be used as the basis for the readiness of the Science Study Program in implementing MBKM.…”
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Implementation and evaluation of a group peer mentoring and leadership development program for research faculty in academic medicine by Linda H. Pololi, Janet T. Civian, Mark Brimhall-Vargas, Vasilia Vasiliou, Arthur T. Evans, Kacy Ninteau, Lisa A. Cooper, Brian T. Gibbs, Robert T. Brennan

“…The culture change intervention aimed to increase faculty vitality, career advancement, and cross-cultural competence through structured career planning and learning of skills essential for advancement and leadership in academic medicine. …”
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Benefits and challenges of the public food procurement program: Perspectives of technicians and managers of family farmer organizations in Brazil by Panmela Soares, Suellen Secchi Martinelli, Elena Albero Atance, Rafaela Fabri, Vicente Clemente-Gómez, Mari Carmen Davó-Blanes, Suzi Barletto Cavalli

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted through a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire contained questions regarding the characteristics of the organization and the food sales process, as well as the opinion about the benefits and challenges of PFP. …”
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The effect of nursing shared governance educational program on nurse managers' knowledge for sustainable nursing excellence and empowerment. by Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Khalid Al-Mugheed, Majdi M Alzoubi, Islam Al-Oweidat, Ghada Mohamed Hamouda

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Evaluating a social risk screening and referral program in an urban safety‐net hospital emergency department by Stephanie Loo, Emily Anderson, Jessica G. Lin, Perri Smith, Genevra F. Murray, Haeyeon Hong, Gabrielle A. Jacquet, Rashmi Koul, Sophie Rosenmoss, Thea James, Kalpana Narayan Shankar, Pablo Buitron de laVega

“…We collected screening data from the electronic health record, conducted semi‐structured interviews with THRIVE+ patients and clinical staff, and directly observed discharge interactions. …”
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Developing a Model for Disciplinary Writing Expertise in Postgraduate Teaching English as a Foreign Language Programs by Farzaneh Dehghan, Seyed Ayatoallah Razmjo

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Pharmacist-driven mobile health clinics: a qualitative analysis of logistics for program development, implementation, and operation by Erin E. Miller, Sarah Schweitzer, Alex W. Middendorf, Deidra Van Gilder, James W. Amell, Patricia Ahmed, Stephanie Hanson

“…Methods This project used semi-structured interviews, guided by a 23-item interview guide, conducted with groups and individuals from pharmacist-driven mobile health programs to identify logistics for the development of a pharmacist-driven MHC model. …”
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A quasiexperimental study of assessing the impact of stress management program on health science students at Kuwait University by Naser M. Alotaibi, Latifah Alenezi, Feddah M. Ahmad, Wadha Almutairi, Dhuha Alshammari, Manal Alenezi, Moudhi Alotaibi

“…The participants received a comprehensive educational seminar relevant to stress management (i.e., a presentation, written hand-outs and a structured home program). The program addressed nine topics pertaining to stress management strategies: breathing and imagery techniques; self-care routines; planning for success; meditation strategies; monitoring mechanisms for coping; seeking help for mental health, exercise and health; cognitive behavioral therapy tips (CBTs); and psychoeducation. …”
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Perspectives of syringe services program operators in Michigan on their relationship with substance use treatment: a qualitative study by Molly C. Reid, Samantha J. Harris, Suzanne M. Grieb, Sabrina Gattine, Zekiye Lukco, Brandon Hool, Mary Aguirre, Fernanda Alonso Aranda, Catherine Tomko, Sara Whaley, Brendan Saloner, Sean T. Allen

“…Methods We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with a geographically diverse sample of SSP operators (n = 19) in Michigan during October and November 2021. …”
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Double degree programs and education for sustainable development implementation: Experience of Ukrainian and UK universities cooperation in wartime by Iryna Skliar, Mykola Kostel’, Olena Melnyk, Kseniia Bliumska-Danko

“…This study employed semi-structured interviews. Interviewees were selected from the academic staff of five of the six Ukrainian universities involved in DDPs. …”
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A qualitative RE-AIM evaluation of an embedded community paramedicine program in an Ontario Family Health Team by Sarisha Philip, Lauren Konikoff, Samuel Tiukuvaara, Tracey Izzard, Kyle Sitka, Ghislain Bercier, Kimberley Hewton, Barry Bruce, Mark Fraser, Karen Ferguson, Chris LeBouthillier, Courtney Maskerine, Krystal Kehoe MacLeod

“…Methods In this qualitative study, we conducted 12 semi-structured interviews with the community paramedicine team (n=4) and other staff from the FHT (n=8), including physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals (AHPs), and the program director. …”
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Targeting programmed death ligand 1 for anticancer therapy using computational drug repurposing and molecular simulations by Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Anas Shamsi, Moyad Shahwan, Khuzin Dinislam, Dharmendra Kumar Yadav

“…The simulations revealed sustained structural integrity and stable binding of both complexes throughout the 500 ns trajectories, supporting their potential as PD-L1 inhibitors. …”
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Selective inhibitors of protozoan protein N-myristoyltransferases as starting points for tropical disease medicinal chemistry programs. by Andrew S Bell, James E Mills, Gareth P Williams, James A Brannigan, Anthony J Wilkinson, Tanya Parkinson, Robin J Leatherbarrow, Edward W Tate, Anthony A Holder, Deborah F Smith

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Efficacy of an oral narrative language intervention program on children with hearing impairment: a randomized controlled trial by Sara Ibrahim, Ossama Sobhy, Riham El-Maghraby, Nesrine Hamouda

“…Both forms of intervention are effective in improving linguistic form and structure.…”
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Quality of nursing work registers: an analysis of prontuaries of patients of the Program of Home Assistance in a university hospital by Silvia Freitas Barbosa, Elisabete Finzch Sportello, Vera Lucia Mira, Marta Maria Melleiro, Daisy Maria Rizatto Tronchin

“…As regards nurses’ registers concerning the identification of patients and family structure, 96.9% were in compliance with criteria; the worse indices were linked to conditions of sleep and rest (60.9%) and way of communicating (57.8%). …”
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Using the simulation program of the DA-42T aircraft central data system operation in the educational process of the university by A. S. Knyazev, A. S. Antonenko, M. A. Loptev, E. M. Zhdanov

“…The content of the developed frames completely repeats the DA-42T aircraft indication, which contributes to improving the quality of training and honing practical skills for aircraft operation. The structure and the procedure of designing the program to simulate the Central Data System operation are described. …”
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