Community-Based Approaches to Healthy Aging: Lessons from Japanese Blue Zones by Hiroko Oe, Kai Weeks, Sitsada Sartamorn

“…The study employed qualitative fieldwork methods including semi-structured interviews with 60 residents aged 65 and above, equally divided between the two study sites. …”
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Individual and organizational factors associated with public health workforce competencies to advance health equity. by Paula M Kett, Shahida Shahrir, Betty Bekemeier, Kay Schaffer, Danielle J Zemmel, Davis G Patterson

“…Finally, competencies positively associated with nearly all outcomes included cross-sector collaboration, ability to incorporate health equity into programming, and policy advocacy. LHD workforce development should include training that involves explicitly naming structural racism's effects and complementary skills, such as policy development and cross-sector partnership building. …”
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A Case Study of Computational Thinking Analysis Using SOLO Taxonomy in Scientific–Mathematical Learning by Alejandro De la Hoz Serrano, Andrés Álvarez-Murillo, Eladio José Fernández Torrado, Miguel Ángel González Maestre, Lina Viviana Melo Niño

“…In turn, there was a trend between the levels of the SOLO taxonomy and computational concepts, so that an increase in skill for a concept occurs similarly at both the <i>uni-structural</i> level and the <i>multi-structural</i> level. …”
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Resilience and renewal: the personal impact of physical activity in breast cancer survivors by María-Jesús Lirola, A. Irene Hernández-Rodríguez, Cristina Cuenca-Piqueras, María Esther Prados-Megías

“…Participants completed a 12-week resistance training protocol title EFICAN (Exercise and Cancer), a structured intervention specifically designed by the research team for this study, combining individual and small-group sessions. …”
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A Policy Framework for Promoting Financial Literacy in Iran by Ahmad Jahangir Feizabadi

“…Results Research findings reveal that the policy framework for enhancing financial literacy in Iran can be structured around four primary themes, each comprising several subthemes. …”
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Clinical decision support in the electronic health record: a primer for antimicrobial stewards and infection preventionists: work smarter so end users don’t work harder by Mary Rochelle Smith, Julie J. Lee, Marisa Holubar, Jorge L. Salinas, Mindy M. Sampson, Richard J. Medford, Amy Chang

“…Conclusions: By outlining a structured approach for the development and evaluation of CDS interventions, with focus on end user engagement, efficiency and feasibility, ASP and IP professionals can leverage CDS to enhance IP/ASP quality improvement initiatives aimed to improve antibiotic utilization, diagnostic stewardship, and adherence to IP protocols. …”
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Development of scalable coastal and offshore kelp farming for marine biomass production by Michael Stekoll, Scott Lindell, Clifford A. Goudey, Hauke L. Kite‐Powell, David Bailey, Kendall Barbery, Loretta Roberson, Tamsen Peeples, Nicholas Mangini, Alf Pryor, Alexandra Meyer, Charles Yarish

“…Farm designs were based on catenary structures and the use of spreader bars with variable spacing of grow‐lines and line types. …”
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Feasibility of a custom-tailored, evidence-based, theory-informed, intervention to prevent burnout and reduce stress for healthcare professionals: protocol for a single-arm trial by Marleen Schröter, Julia Berschick, Anna K. Koch, Julia K. Schiele, Martin Bogdanski, Melanie Steinmetz, Wiebke Stritter, Christian S. Kessler, Georg Seifert

“…Exploratory effectiveness analysis will take place as well. Further, semi-structured interviews (n = 3 to 6) and electrophysiological measurements (n = 20) will be conducted. …”
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The reactivity of cinnamic acid derivatives as lignin precursors by O. K. Karimov, G. Y. Kolchina, G. A. Teptereva, I. A. Chetvertneva, E. K. Karimov, A. R. Badretdinov

“…Additionally, in these structures, there is π,π-conjugation of the carboxyl fragment of the –СН=СНСООН molecule with the aromatic ring, which significantly affects the geometric configuration of the molecule. …”
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Increasing the Efficiency of the Cadmium Telluride Solar Cell by Increasing the Number of Absorber Layers and Optimizing Its Efficiency by Aylin Saeedi, Mohammad Karimi, Hakimeh Mohammadpour

“…Because of the flexibility of the proposed model and feasible construction of the structure, the cell characteristics obtained by this program can be examined by experiment. …”
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Impact of Human Resource Planning on Organizational Performance in Local Government: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Natukunda, Promise

“…Based on results from the study, 100% of the respondents agreed that there are some effects of organizational structure on organizational performance. These include organizational structure determines the assignment and coordination of roles, power, and responsibilities within a business, organisational structure affects employee job satisfaction, the organizational structure is a formal system of task and reporting relationships, organizational structure plays a pivotal role in employee wellbeing, creates a supportive and flexible work environment. …”
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Application of the Double Approximation Method for Constructing Stiffness Matrices of Volumetric Finite Elements by P. P. Gaidzhurov, N. A. Saveleva

“…Moreover, the error of the numerical solution increases drastically in the case when the structure, in comparison to conventional deformations, undergoes significant displacements as a rigid whole. …”
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Multidimensional Evaluation Framework and Classification Strategy for Low-Carbon Technologies in Office Buildings by Hongjiang Liu, Yuan Song, Yawei Du, Tao Feng, Zhihou Yang

“…Mid- and high-rise buildings emphasize integrated PV-LED-T8 lighting solutions and optimized building envelope structures. Ranking analysis further highlights LED lighting, T8 high-efficiency fluorescent lamps, and rooftop PV systems as the top-recommended technologies for Beijing. …”
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Strength training intervention for adult individuals with knee osteoarthritis: Establishing fidelity by Hamza Küçük, Niloufar Ghadamyari, Fatma Neşe Şahin, Güner Çiçek, Tülay Ceylan, Özkan Güler, Onur Mutlu Yaşar, Cüneyt Şensoy, Cansel Arslanoğlu, Erol Doğan, Erkal Arslanoğlu

“…Participants consistently adhere to the prescribed exercise program in their home workouts. These findings highlight the importance of intervention fidelity in strength training programs for adult individuals with KOA, emphasizing its role in optimizing health outcomes.ConclusionThis study contributes to the growing evidence supporting structured strength training as a viable strategy for managing KOA-related symptoms and enhancing physical function in ageing populations.…”
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Enhancing Healthcare Preparedness: Lessons from a Tabletop Exercise on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) by Priya Dhagat, Joshua Coan, Ayanava Ganguly, Cole Puetz, David Silvestri, Syra Madad

“…Tabletop exercises offer a structured opportunity to assess strengths and potential gaps in preparedness and response plans in a safe learning environment. …”
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Paramedics Performed Sonographic Identification of the Conic Ligament—A Prospective Controlled Trial by Johannes Weimer, Christopher David Chrissostomou, Christopher Jonck, Andreas Michael Weimer, Carlotta Ille, Lukas Müller, Liv Annebritt Lorenz, Marie Stäuber, Thomas Vieth, Holger Buggenhagen, Julia Weinmann-Menke, Maximilian Rink, Julian Künzel

“…<b>Methods</b>: PMs and a control group of EPs received an identical structured training program as part of an ultrasound course. …”
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The Setting-Up Measure to Support Generational Renewal in Agriculture: The Italian Experience by Francesco Licciardo, Roberto Henke, Francesco Piras, Barbara Zanetti

“…However, despite successive reforms of the European Union Structural Funds, efforts to encourage young people to enter the agricultural sector remain largely focused on agricultural and rural policies, specifically on the First Settlement scheme. …”
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Understanding Digital Capital as a Factor of Transformation of Professional Communities by V. Е. Yarmak

“…But on the other hand, the simplification of structural processes in connection with the introduction of digital technologies entails a number of objective problems: a shortage of specialists with the necessary competencies, a decrease in the quality of qualifications existing specialists, inequality among professional groups, unemployment, etc.Conclusion. …”
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RESEARCH ON INCREASING WORK EFFICIENCY IN THE MECHANISATION OF GERMINATION BED PREPARATION WORKS by Anișoara DUMA COPCEA, Nicoleta MATEOC-SÎRB, Casiana MIHUȚ, Lucian NIȚĂ, Simona NIȚĂ, Teodor MATEOC, Adalbert OKROS, Natalia MOCANU

“…The purpose of the secondary works performed after ploughing consists in the crushing of soil clogs and of structural soil macro-aggregates in order to carry out the sowing. …”
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In a hung man’s house it is not allowed to talk about rope: feelings expressed by sexually abused adolescents by Helenira Macêdo Barros, Eliany Nazaré Oliveira, Maria Salete Bessa Jorge, Marcela Almeida Freire

“…The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured interview. We noticed feelings of sadness, grief, revolt, revenge and hatred as we inquired the victims of sexual abuse.  …”
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