Lessons learned on social health integration: evaluating a novel social health integration and social risk-informed care online continuing professional development course for prima... by Elizabeth Bojkov, Dea Papajorgji-Taylor, Andrea R. Paolino, Caitlin N. Dorsey, Katheen A. Barnes, Meagan C. Brown

“…A pre- and post-survey design was utilized to assess provider changes in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and self-efficacy in delivering social risk-informed care, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to describe effectiveness of the online CPD, adoption of social risk-informed care, and sustainability of the online CPD and other Kaiser Permanente social health integration initiatives. …”
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Medication non-adherence and its associated factors among kidney transplant patients in a large teaching hospital in Ethiopia by Meskerem Nimani Derejie, Erimas Nimane Dereje, Dirijit Mamo Alemu, Yemane Gebremedhin Tesfay, Fufa Hunduma, Negash Miniwye Temie

“…Methods and materials A cross-sectional study was conducted on 270 patients from October 2021 to January 2022 using a structured questionnaire analyzed with SPSS version 26. …”
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Does Looking Good Equate to Feeling Good? Examining Selfie Practices, Peer Comparisons, and Self-Esteem Among Instagram Users by Muhammad Tanveer, Muhammad Faizan Khan, Ramzi Talmoudi, Usamah Iyyaz Billah, Ayesha Dunaib

“…Employing a quantitative survey design, data was collected through structured questionnaires from a convenient sample of 455 respondents whereby the sample size was calculated using principles based on the item response theory. …”
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DNA supercoiling-mediated G4/R-loop formation tunes transcription by controlling the access of RNA polymerase by Jihee Hwang, Chun-Ying Lee, Sumitabha Brahmachari, Shubham Tripathi, Tapas Paul, Huijin Lee, Alanna Craig, Taekjip Ha, Sua Myong

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Enhancing Home Care Quality for Trauma Patients: A Qualitative Content Analysis by Shima Farokhi, Azim Azizi, Masoud Khodaveisi, Eesa Mohammadi, Khodayar Oshvandi

“…Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s method with the assistance of MAXQDA software (version 20).Results: Analysis of the data yielded 430 initial codes, which were categorized into 36 subcategories and 6 main categories: patient-centered care, safe care provision, spiritual care, effective educational program development, service effectiveness enhancement, and dynamic service delivery.Conclusion: The study results showed that nurses employed various strategies to improve the quality of home care services for trauma patients. …”
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Exploring needs, perceptions, and preferences towards exercise video among overweight individuals - a qualitative study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reserva... by Rajagopal Kadavigere, Tulasiram Bommasamudram, K Vaishali, Suresh Sukumar, Shishira K B, Praveen Hoogar

“…Semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted for 45-60 minutes approximately among both active and inactive overweight individuals by a researcher trained in qualitative research. …”
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Design and psychometric properties of a tool to assess Adherence to the Code of Ethics in Midwifery by Zahra Kiani, Masoumeh Simbar, Abbas Ebadi, Soheila Nazarpour

“…Finally, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was implemented by another cross-sectional study on 200 samples using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and calculating the fit indexes of the model. …”
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Level of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and myocardium remodeling in patients with acute postinfarction aneurism of left ventricle by V. D. Syvolap, S. M. Kyselov

“…Level of matrix metalloproteinase-9, structural and functional indexes of myocardium remodeling were studied in patients with acute postinfarction aneurism of left ventricle. …”
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PTPRK regulates glycolysis and de novo lipogenesis to promote hepatocyte metabolic reprogramming in obesity by Eduardo H. Gilglioni, Ao Li, Wadsen St-Pierre-Wijckmans, Tzu-Keng Shen, Israel Pérez-Chávez, Garnik Hovhannisyan, Michela Lisjak, Javier Negueruela, Valerie Vandenbempt, Julia Bauzá-Martinez, Jose M. Herranz, Daria Ezeriņa, Stéphane Demine, Zheng Feng, Thibaut Vignane, Lukas Otero Sanchez, Flavia Lambertucci, Alena Prašnická, Jacques Devière, David C. Hay, Jose A. Encinar, Sumeet Pal Singh, Joris Messens, Milos R. Filipovic, Hayley J. Sharpe, Eric Trépo, Wei Wu, Esteban N. Gurzov

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THE VULNERABILITY OF THE DIGITAL NATIVE GENERATION TO HIV/AIDS INFECTION: A CONCEPT ANALYSIS by Moh. Khotibul Umam, Agus Setiawan, Henny Permatasari, Muchtaruddin Mansyur

“…Results: The concept identification findings derived from a comprehensive evaluation of 16 papers indicate that the defining features include individual characteristics, social factors, structural problems, and health programs. Conclusion: The digital generation, characterized by their convenient access to the internet and digital media, has a greater vulnerability to HIV/AIDS transmission as a result of engaging in hazardous behaviors and participating in health initiatives. …”
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The influence of AI competency and design thinking skills on innovative entrepreneurial competency: The role of strategic intelligence amongst new age entrepreneurs in Thailand by Narinthon Imjai, Chawapong Nui-Suk, Berto Usman, Phiphop Somwethee, Somnuk Aujirapongpan

“…This study investigates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) competency and design thinking skills on the innovative capacities of new-age entrepreneurs in Thailand, based on a sample of 187 students enrolled in business management and entrepreneurship programs. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and factor analysis, the study evaluates how these competencies influence entrepreneurial innovation. …”
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Reliability Study of Electric Buses in the Urban Public Transport System by Andrzej Niewczas, Joanna Rymarz, Marcin Ślęzak, Dariusz Kasperek, Piotr Hołyszko

“…The reliability functions of buses and their structural components were determined based on the Weibull distribution. …”
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Influence of 4-week lower extremity high-intensity interval training on energy metabolism and maximal oxygen uptake of elite swimmers by Rangxi Jin, Junhui Sun, Na Jiang, Chao Chen

“…The experimental group underwent a structured 4-week lower-limb HIIT program, while the control group continued their regular training regimen. …”
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The Australian clinical trial landscape: Perceptions of rural, regional and remote health service capacity and capability by Jenna Graffini, Karen Johnston, Alison Farrington, Steven M. McPhail, Sarah Larkins

“…Data were obtained from semi-structured interviews (n = 33) and one focus group (n = 5) involving clinical trial stakeholders between August 2022 and May 2023. …”
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Innovations that helped with accessing and delivering primary care for infants and young children during COVID-19 by Kimberley McFadden, Helen Valkanas, Leslie Rourke, Patricia Li, Imaan Bayoumi

“…Methods This qualitative descriptive study used a survey and semi-structured interviews to discuss primary care programs or services with parents or caregivers of children who were under the age of 6 during the pandemic and with primary care providers who deliver care to young children. …”
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The Effect of the Position of the Pyridine Nitrogen Atom in the Tridentate NN'O Schiff Base Ligand on the Type of Coordination Polymer of the Copper(II) Complex: A Crystallographic... by Kimia Forooghi, Hadi Amiri Rudbari, Reza Azadbakht

“…The ligand HL2 was characterized using IR, NMR, and elemental analysis, while the complexes were analyzed and identified using IR, elemental analysis, and X-ray diffraction techniques. The structural data of the copper complexes indicated that changing the pyridine nitrogen from position 3 to position 4 in the Schiff base ligand altered the structure of the copper complex from two-dimensional to three-dimensional. …”
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Indigenous Peoples’ responses to evacuation for birth in Ontario: conceptualizing risk through an Indigenous midwifery-led approach by Erika Campbell, Melanie Murdock, Sarah Durant, Carole Couchie, Carmel Meekis, Charitie Rae, Julie Kenequanash, Lisa Boivin, Jacob Barry, Arthi Erika Jeymohan, Karen Lawford

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Barriers to Perinatal Care among Immigrant and Migrant Women in Southeast Minnesota by Jensen Reckhow, Kirsten A. Riggan, Emily Breutzman, Minerva Orellana, Stephanie Low, Yvonne S. Butler Tobah, Enid Y. Rivera-Chiauzzi, Megan A. Allyse, Vanessa E. Torbenson

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RANK is a poor prognosis marker and a therapeutic target in ER‐negative postmenopausal breast cancer by Marina Ciscar, Eva M Trinidad, Gema Perez‐Chacon, Mansour Alsaleem, Maria Jimenez, Maria J Jimenez‐Santos, Hector Perez‐Montoyo, Adrian Sanz‐Moreno, Andrea Vethencourt, Michael Toss, Anna Petit, Maria T Soler‐Monso, Victor Lopez, Jorge Gomez‐Miragaya, Clara Gomez‐Aleza, Lacey E Dobrolecki, Michael T Lewis, Alejandra Bruna, Silvana Mouron, Miguel Quintela‐Fandino, Fatima Al‐Shahrour, Antonio Martinez‐Aranda, Angels Sierra, Andrew R Green, Emad Rakha, Eva Gonzalez‐Suarez

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Sex differences in the impact of social determinants of health on substance use disorder treatment outcomes by C. Leonardo Jimenez Chavez, MacKenzie R. Peltier, Sherry A. McKee

“…Findings highlight the importance of improving SUD care to address sex-specific risks and structural barriers, especially in publicly funded systems. …”
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