Brazil’s Artificial Intelligence Plan (PBIA) of 2024: Enabler of AI sovereignty? by Germano P. Johansson Neto, Viviane C. Farias da Costa, Walter Britto Gaspar

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Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability Are Affected by Age and Activity Level in Athletic Horses by Thita Wonghanchao, Kanokpan Sanigavatee, Soontaree Petchdee, Kulpreeya Chettaratanont, Thitakorn Thongyen, Boonbaramee Wanichayanon, Chanoknun Poochipakorn, Metha Chanda

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The pattern of state organization in the new constitution of Lithuania: A third way between the presidential and parliamentary systems? by Andreas Hollstein

“…The author, while retaining the contact with this ruling and at the same time meeting the aim of the study—that is, to classify the structural pattern of state as noted in the Constitution, 1992—acknowledges: "provided that in this ruling the attention was drawn upon the question whether or not the resolution adopted by Seimas' majority on December 11, 1996, questioning the compatibility of the program of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania with the Constitution of Lithuania, the Constitutional Court ought to have turned its inquiry in such a way so that the background power balance of Lithuania’s state institutions be analyzed in detail. …”
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Which factors influence the transition towards a healthy and sustainable food environment in Dutch hospitals? A qualitative view from stakeholders by Joline J. Wierda, Femke van Nassau, Sanne K. Djojosoeparto, Maartje P. Poelman

“…Results In three hospitals, 29 semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 stakeholders from a wide spectrum of stakeholder groups (i.e., facility professionals, healthcare professionals, project coordinators, and board of directors). …”
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Effect of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with acute coronary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kasra Shokri, Azin Karimian, Azar Radfar, Abbas Mohammadi, Atefeh Amerizadeh, Raheleh Karimi, Masoumeh Sadeghi

“…This meta-analysis provides strong evidence that CR, particularly structured exercise-based programs, significantly reduces the risk of MACE and improves functional capacity in patients with cardiovascular disease.…”
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Beyond the Code- Why Emergency Departments in Pakistan Need Education in Leadership by Saima Ali, Syed Ghazanfar Saleem

“…EM leadership is central to delivering timely, safe, and efficient care in a high-stakes environment. Despite this, structured leadership programs specific to emergency departments (EDs) are almost non-existent across the country. …”
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Synthesizing comprehensive models for health behavior studies: connecting dots and revealing links on health enhancement through a meta-analysis approach by Ying Kai Liao, Yo-Yu Liu, Wann-Yih Wu, Hsin-Kuang Chi, Kuo-Chung Huang, Bich-Hang Vuong

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Development of a core competency evaluation index system for specialist nurses in robot-assisted surgery: a Delphi study by Wen Qin, Xiaoyun Dai, Peipei Huang, Jun Luo, Yang Shen, Qin Zhu

“…Data were collected through a literature review, semi-structured interviews, and two rounds of Delphi expert consultations. …”
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Long term effects of physical activity types on executive functions in school aged children by Ye Tao, Yunong Zhang, Haonan Qian, Ziyi Cao

“…Abstract To investigate the differential effects of three types of structured physical activity interventions (aerobic, coordination, and team sports) on executive functions in school-aged children, and to examine the age- and gender-specific responses to these interventions through a longitudinal study design. …”
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Exploration of the beliefs and practices related to snakebite envenomation and effectiveness of multifaceted snakebite envenomation education programme on knowledge among agricultu... by N. Dhanesh Kumar, E. Devakirubai, P. Andal

“…Qualitative data was collected by using a semi-structured interview schedule, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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Patient Experiences with Hearing Aids in South African Public Healthcare by Katijah Khoza-Shangase, Theresa-Joy Munyembate

“…Participants recommended decentralized battery distribution, structured follow-up appointments, improved aftercare, awareness campaigns, and mobile audiology services to improve accessibility and usability. …”
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Assessing oral surgery residents’ competencies and training needs in tomography interfaces through a usability framework by Yaren Dogan, Yigit Sirin

“…Conclusions This study highlights the need for structured training in CBCT viewer interfaces for OMFS residents. …”
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Whole brain gray matter volume may mediate the relationship between light physical activity and Body Mass Index in middle-aged Japanese adults by Juan Cesar D. Pineda, Keisuke Kokubun, Yoshinori Yamakawa

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Population genomics and distribution modeling revealed the history and suggested a possible future of the endemic Agave aurea (Asparagaceae) complex in the Baja California Peninsul... by Anastasia Klimova, Jesús Gutíerrez‐Rivera, Alfredo Ortega‐Rubio, Luis E. Eguiarte

“…., geological and ecological) on plant population structure and diversification in the heterogeneous environment of the Baja California Peninsula. …”
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Towards a Mixed Scanning Approach to Countering Violent Extremism: Emerging Media and Youth Radicalisation in Kenya´s Garissa and Tana River Counties by Sidha Zedekia Opondo, Israel Nyaburi Nyadera, Paul Njuguna, Elias Kimani Karuiru

“…The study advocates a mixed scanning approach that decentralises CVE communication, leverages clan structures, and engages youth on preferred digital platforms. …”
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The Convergence Theory on ICT, Society and Human Beings – towards the Good ICT society by Gunilla Bradley

“…The description of the convergence model is structured with reference to the concepts Globalization, ICT, Life Environment, Life Role, Effects on Humans. …”
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IEA-R1 Renewed Primary System Pump B1-B Nozzles Stress Analysis by A. A. Faloppa, G. Fainer, C. D. R. Figueiredo, D. S. M. Carvalho, M. Mattar Neto

“…The present report is a summary of the structural analysis of the pump nozzles applying the finite element method by using the Ansys computer program. …”
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Boundary complexity of cortical and subcortical areas predicts deep brain stimulation outcomes in Parkinson’s disease by Devin Schoen, Skyler Deutsch, Juhi Mehta, Sarah Wang, John Kornak, Philip A. Starr, Doris D. Wang, Jill L. Ostrem, Ian O. Bledsoe, Melanie A. Morrison

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Effectiveness of Various Interventions on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Among Adolescent Girls: A Systematic Review of Observational and Interventional Studies by Kalpana Joshi, Deeplata Mendhe

“…A search of studies from 2000 to 2022 identified 10 relevant studies evaluating structured teaching programs, peer education, and community-based interventions. …”
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Mind over Malignancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychological Distress, Coping, and Therapeutic Interventions in Oncology by Ana Maria Paslaru, Alina Plesea-Condratovici, Lavinia-Alexandra Moroianu, Oana-Maria Isailă, Laura Florentina Rebegea, Liliana Lacramioara Pavel, Anamaria Ciubară

“…Interventions were grouped into three domains: structured psychotherapeutic therapies (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [CBT], Acceptance and Commitment Therapy [ACT], Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy [MCP]); mindfulness and stress reduction programs (e.g., Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction [MBSR], Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy [MBCT]); and coping and resilience-enhancing modalities (e.g., Promoting Resilience in Stress Management [PRISM], expressive writing). …”
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