The contribution of personalized video feedback to robotic partial nephrectomy training in realistic 3D tumor kidney models: design, production and implementation by Ahmet Furkan Sarıkaya, Kayhan Tarım, Ersin Köseoğlu, Arif Özkan, İbrahim Can Aykanat, Baris Esen, Umut Can Karaarslan, Mustafa Müdüroğlu, Şevval Kanlı, Murat Can Kiremit, Yakup Kordan, Mevlana Derya Balbay, Tarık Esen, Serdar Aydın, Serdar Aydın, Abdullah Erdem Canda, Abdullah Erdem Canda

“…This suggests that structured preparatory training with objective performance targets can enhance learning outcomes in surgical simulation. …”
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Enhancing climate resilience through resource conservation practices in watershed of Western India by Gaurav Singh, Dinesh Dhakshanamoorthy, Dinesh Jinger, Dinesh Jinger, Raj Kumar, V. D. Kakade, Saswat Kumar Kar, Nandha Kumar Natrajan, Ashok Kumar Singh, M. J. Kaledhonkar, Vijay Singh Meena, M. Madhu

“…The infiltration rates under different land uses varied from 4.5 to 6.5 mm/h, and therefore, helped in groundwater recharge by improving the opportunity time for infiltration into the soil through soil and water conservation structures. It was found that an increase in the vegetation restoration index of 3.78% was associated with improved vegetation under double-cropped and agroforestry systems adopted in the watershed. …”
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Early findings from the integration of hypertension care into differentiated service delivery models for HIV in Uganda: a mixed‐method study by John Baptist Kiggundu, Fred C. Semitala, Chelsea Faith Lipoto, Lilian Giibwa, Robert Twine, Savio Mwaka, Florence Ayebare, Christine Kiwala, Evelyn N. Magambo, Gerald Mutungi, Isaac Ssinabulya, Donna Spiegelman, James Kayima, Martin Muddu, Jeremy I. Schwartz, Anne R. Katahoire, Chris T. Longenecker

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Knowledge, barriers, and facilitators for promoting cardiovascular health in a Latino community: a qualitative sub-study of the Skills-based Educational Strategies for Reduction of... by Bernadette Boden-Albala, Bernadette Boden-Albala, Bernadette Boden-Albala, Darnisha Draughter-Espinoza, Megan Castro, Desiree Gutierrez, Cassandra Cardenas, Matthew J. Landry, Jeffrey Wing, Bruce Albala, Bruce Albala, Bruce Albala

“…Dedoose was utilized to code for thematic analysis, guided by the Social Ecological Model and Social Network Theory.ResultsThree themes were identified: (1) Community CVD knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs; (2) Barriers and facilitators to implementing family-based interventions; and (3) the identification of structural/community level barriers along with community levels strategies to achieving optimal cardiovascular health.DiscussionFindings showed significant gaps in CVD knowledge and prevention, including understanding of nutrition and barriers to access for healthy foods. …”
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Hydrogel fabrication techniques for advanced artificial sensory systems by Wonhee Gong, Jeongyeon Kim, Chaeyoon Kim, Hyewon Chang, Yejin Ahn, David V Schaffer, Jieung Baek

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Axial and mean diffusivity predict myelin density in the hippocampus of pigs during early brain development, independent of sex by Loretta T. Sutkus, Zimu Li, Kaitlyn M. Sommer, Ryan N. Dilger, Ryan N. Dilger

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Evaluation of Sealing Strength in Multilayer LLDPE Packaging for Impact-Resistant Rice Pouches by Bayu Krisnamurti, Henny Irawati, Mas Ayu Elita Hafizah, Azwar Manaf

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Fabrication of MPI-traceable alginate magnetic millirobots with multimodal selective-locomotion and heating capabilities by Armando Ramos-Sebastian, Ja-Sung Lee, Won-Il Song, Dong-Min Ji, So-Jung Gwak, Sung Hoon Kim

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Optimizing Non-Thermal Magnetic Field to Minimize Weight Loss and Tissue Degradation: Identifying Possible Enzyme Inhibition Mechanisms by Chao-Kai Chang, Prakoso Adi, Rizka Mulyani, Chun-Fu Lin, Ratna Sari Listyaningrum, Shella Permatasari Santoso, Mohsen Gavahian, Chang-Wei Hsieh

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Cuidar de pessoas transexuais na ótica dos residentes de enfermagem [Care for transgender people from the nursing resident’s perspective] [Cuidar de personas transexuales en la ópt... by Julia Sousa Martins de Almeida, Elizabeth Rose Costa Martins, Cristiane Maria Amorim Costa, Paula Costa de Moraes, Gabriela Dandara Fernandes Ferreira, Thelma Spindola

“…Method: an exploratory, qualitative, descriptive study was conducted in 2017, in the urology unit of a university hospital Rio de Janeiro city, by semi-structured interview of 13 first- and second-year nursing residents of the clinical surgery program. …”
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN BEHCHET’S DISEASE by P. S. Ovcharov, T. A. Lisitsyna, D. Yu. Veltishchev, O. F. Seravina, O. B. Kovalevskaya, S. I. Glukhova, Z. S. Alekberova, E. L. Nasonov

“…ADSDs were diagnosed by a psychiatrist according to the ICD-10 during semi-structured interviews using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), and the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). …”
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Perceived effects of the hidden curriculum of return to entrepreneurship with the mediation of goal orientation by Ahmad KarimiDashtaki, Mohammadbagher Akbarpour Zangalani

“…According to Dai et al, (1998), motivational belief as an internal mediator provides salient mental structures for cognition, emotion, and behavior. These beliefs include a wide range of literature on the subject. …”
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Effectiveness of a brief behavioural intervention on psychological distress among women with a history of gender-based violence in urban Kenya: A randomised clinical trial. by Richard A Bryant, Alison Schafer, Katie S Dawson, Dorothy Anjuri, Caroline Mulili, Lincoln Ndogoni, Phiona Koyiet, Marit Sijbrandij, Jeannette Ulate, Melissa Harper Shehadeh, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Mark van Ommeren

“…Limitations of the study include no long-term follow-up, reliance on self-report rather than structured interview data, and lack of an attention control condition.…”
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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

“…<h4>Background</h4>Cervical cancer screening program in Uganda is opportunistic and focuses mainly on women aged 25-49 years. …”
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Preparing for the Implementation of Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Within the Brazilian Public Health System (ImPrEP CAB Brasil): Qualitative... by M Cristina Pimenta, Thiago Silva Torres, Brenda Hoagland, Mirian Cohen, Claudio Gruber Mann, Cristina M Jalil, Eduardo Carvalheira, Lucilene Freitas, Nilo Fernandes, Debora Castanheira, Marcos Benedetti, Julio Moreira, Keila Simpson, Roberta Trefiglio, Gabrielle O’Malley, Valdilea G Veloso, Beatriz Grinsztejn

“…Content analysis on the cultural appropriateness of the language and overall clarity of the material contributed to the refinement of the mHealth tool. ConclusionsStructured formative work with SGM persons and HCPs generated important refinements to context-specific materials and plans to launch ImPrEP CAB Brasil in public health clinics. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medication Use During Pregnancy: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Western Uganda by Musiime Brian, Narayana Goruntla, Bhavana Reddy Bommireddy, Bhavani Mopuri, Easwaran Vigneshwaran, Mohammad Jaffar Sadiq Mantargi, Vishnuvandana Bandaru, Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke, Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa, Ebere Emilia Ayogu

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Needle Stick Injury Management among Nurses and Nursing Students: A Cross-sectional Study by Akansha Goyal, Pratiksha, Shipra Yadav, Sapna Chauhan

“…Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire divided into four sections: demographic details and KAP. …”
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Nonregular Physical Activity and Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Fatigue and Psychological Distress in Cancer Survivors by Ilaria Pepe, Alessandro Petrelli, Francesco Fischetti, Carla Minoia, Stefania Morsanuto, Livica Talaba, Stefania Cataldi, Gianpiero Greco

“…Integrating strength assessments and structured physical activity programs may be key strategies in survivorship care to improve mental well-being and overall quality of life.…”
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Editorial by Wen-Hung Liao

“…The study employs observational methods and semi-structured in-depth interviews to analyze user behavior. …”
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Identidad profesional diada docente-discente: Implicancias en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de matronería by Janet Altamirano-Droguett, Francisca Araya-Acuña, Katherine Jorquera-Carrasco, Amanda Peña-Peña

“…Method: The research was qualitative interpretative by means of semi-structured interviews with 17 teachers and 16 students of the university degree of Obstetrics and Childcare of the Universidad de Antofagasta, Chile. …”
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