The ‘why’ and the ‘who’ of choosing a rural Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship: medical graduates’ perspectives from a qualitative study by Marley Binder, Hannah Beks, Lara Fuller, Jessica Beattie

“…Participants were graduates of the Doctor of Medicine at Deakin University, Australia, who participated in the rural LIC and graduated between 2011 and 2020. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were undertaken, and reflexive thematic analysis was employed. …”
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Application of the Simple Additive Weighting Method in the Selection Process for Recipients of the 1000 Anak Negeri Scholarship at Nusa Putra University by Rahmat Hidayat, Gandung Triyono, Dara Putri Oktiara

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Degradation, Meaning Shift, and Redefinition of the City Parks’ Social Function in the Presence of Virtual Space Facility by Handoyotomo Handoyotomo, Adiansya Halimawan, Nensi Golda Yuli

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Tibiofemoral Joint Contact Force Estimation Based on OpenSim Musculoskeletal Modeling by WANG Xiaoling, JIAN Jiawei, XIE Qiurong, LIAN Zhanghui, GUO Chunming, GUO Jiemei, LI Yurong

“…ObjectiveTo develop a full-body musculoskeletal model based on OpenSim, which has a knee joint structure with double contact points and three degrees of freedom, and to estimate the knee joint load, so as to provide a reliable basis for precise diagnosis of the patients with knee osteoarthritis and formulation of customized rehabilitation plan in clinic.MethodsAuthorized public dataset from Stanford University, published by the Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research & Education at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California was used, and four subjects who had undergone total knee arthroplasty and implanted the pressure testing instruments were included. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Indonesian Version of the Empathy Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents (EmQue-CA) by Emi Wuri Wuryaningsih, Lely Lusmilasari, Fitri Haryanti, Budi Wahyuni

“…Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed to determine the factor structure, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest reliability. …”
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PDGFRα signaling regulates cartilage and fibrous tissue differentiation during synovial joint development by John P. Woods, Alex Rackley, Hae Ryong Kwon, Lorin E. Olson

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Integrated Business and Engineering Educational Experience for Medical Students in the Development of Pediatric Medical Devices by Jennifer J. Li, Jonathan Lee, Mayilone Sathialingam, Nhi Ha, Tamara Galoyan, Ethan Faye, Michael Kim, Tara Shelby, Rishabh Shah, Yelim Lee, Melissa Bent, Juan C. Espinoza

“…Students provided a few suggestions to improve the program, including more structure, clear expectations around time commitment and deliverables, and stipends for students. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lesions Associated With Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury by Jamie E. Podell, Eric W. Moffet, Uttam K. Bodanapally, Mehrnaz Pajoumand, Luisa M. Silva, Peter Hu, Lujie K. Chen, Nicholas A. Morris, Gunjan Parikh, Gary T. Schwartzbauer, Bizhan Aarabi, Neeraj Badjatia

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Optimizing Smart Manufacturing Processes and Human Resource Management through Machine Learning Algorithms by Deden Komar Priatna, Winna Roswinna, Nandan Limakrisna, Azam Khalikov, Diyorjon Abdullaev, Layth Hussein

“…The research implemented a three-tier machine learning framework combining random forest algorithms, k-means clustering, and deep neural networks, while simultaneously developing workforce capabilities through structured training programs. Data collection utilized 1,250 IIoT sensors per facility, complemented by workforce performance metrics. …”
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Occupational Hazards Knowledge among a Sample of Medical and Paramedical Staff in Baghdad City by Sajjad M. hasan, Suhair M. Hassoun, Luma H. Ali

“…An observational snapshot cross sectional study, started at Jan 5th and up to April 10th, 2022 at 3 hospitals and 3 health centers at Baghdad governorate, on 485 participants from medical and paramedical staff, information about knowledge collected through a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. …”
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Transforming marine engineering education through Industry 4.0 integration and sustainability-driven curriculum design by Natanael Suranta, Marihot Simanjuntak, Panderaja Soritua Sijabat

“…Adopting a qualitative approach, the research collected data through semi-structured interviews with maritime professionals, educators, and recent graduates. …”
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English as a Medium of Instruction for Islamic Higher Education: Classroom Pedagogy, Students' Motivation, and Challenges by Agus Husein As Sabiq, Desi Wijayanti Ma'rufah, Ana Mae M. Monteza

“…Five lecturers and 128 students in three classrooms from different Islamic Education Department year levels at a State Islamic University in Indonesia have been investigated using qualitative observation and semi-structured interviews. The Transitional Bilingual Observation Protocol (TBOP) was used for observation results and thematic analysis for interview outcomes. …”
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Barriers to Integrating Tobacco Dependence Treatment into Lung Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Assessment by Deborah L. Pestka, Megan E. Campbell, Naomi A. Schmulewitz, Anne C. Melzer

“…Methods: Informed by the Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model, we conducted semi-structured interviews with clinicians ( n  = 18) at 6 Veterans Affairs medical centers in the Midwest. …”
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Hydrogen's potential and policy pathways for Indonesia's energy transition: The actor-network analysis by Chrisna T. Permana, Chanel Tri Handoko, Konstantin Gomonov

“…This study used a qualitative methodology, incorporating documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions within the actor-network theory framework, aimed to investigate the current positioning of hydrogen energy in Indonesia's policy pathways and to examine its potential and challenge. …”
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Assessing Senior High School Students’ Awareness of Sustainable Development Goals in a Philippine STEM School by Jericho Padilla, Jerile Mae Casimiro, Carlo Amigable

“…Employing a quantitative descriptive design, the research used a structured survey to assess students’ self-reported SDG knowledge, information sources, subject penetration, and the impacts on personal lives and career planning, culminating in the development of an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) model. …”
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Impact of Lifestyle Intervention on HDL-Induced eNOS Activation and Cholesterol Efflux Capacity in Obese Adolescent by Jenny Wesnigk, Luc Bruyndonckx, Vicky Y. Hoymans, Ann De Guchtenaere, Tina Fischer, Gerhard Schuler, Christiaan J. Vrints, Volker Adams

“…A correlation between change in eNOS-Ser1177 phosphorylation or RCT and change in endothelial function was noted. Conclusion. A structured lifestyle intervention program improves antiatherosclerotic HDL functions, thereby positively influencing endothelial function.…”
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Enhancing Africa's stroke workforce to address the stroke burden: a proposal from the African's stroke organization's educational and training committee by Paul Bolaji, Ebenezer Ad Adams, Rufus Akinyemi, Mayowa Owolabi, Foad Abd-Allah

“…To address this crisis, the African Stroke Organization (ASO) established an Education and Training Committee focused on developing a structured stroke education framework. This proposal outlines ASO's strategic initiatives to build stroke care capacity through research, professional training, service development, and advocacy. …”
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A quasi-experimental investigation of scapular stabilization exercises on muscle coordination and functional recovery in scapular dyskinesia by Sneha M, Ramana K, Anahas Perianaika Matharasi A

“…Sixty participants (aged 20–40 years) with clinically diagnosed scapular dyskinesia were recruited via convenience sampling. They underwent a structured exercise program targeting muscle strengthening, balance, and movement control. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Digital Platforms on Teaching Practices: Insights into Competence Development and Openness to Active Methodologies by Víctor Díaz-Suárez, Miriam Martín-Paciente, Carlos M. Travieso-González

“…This research contributes to the understanding of how educational systems can effectively adapt to digital transformation while highlighting the crucial role of both financial investment and structured training programs in fostering successful educational innovation, ultimately emphasizing that adapting education systems to digital realities is essential for ensuring future success in an increasingly digitalized educational landscape.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Personal Trainers’ Job Roles in Latecomer Growth Cities Using DACUM (Developing A Curriculum): A Comparative Study of Zhengzhou and Seoul by Junyang Yan, Jisang Yu, Kyongken Choi, Jinho Yoo

“…OBJECTIVES This study aimed to systematically analyze the job roles of personal trainers in Latecomer Growth Cities using the DACUM method, focusing on identifying core Duties and Tasks, and comparing CVR(Content Validity Ratio), convergence, and consensus between Zhengzhou and Seoul. METHODS A structured DACUM-based job analysis was conducted, involving 130 personal trainers in Zhengzhou. …”
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