Providers' and Survivors' Perspectives on Affordability Challenges for Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment in Two Low Socioeconomic Status States of the Southern United States by Maria Pisu, Nataliya V. Ivankova, Jessica Morgan, Courtney P. Williams, Nathan C. English, Burkely P. Smith, Bayley A. Jones, Wendelyn M. Oslock, Yu‐Mei Schoenberger, Ivan I. Herbey, Daniel I. Chu

“…Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 32 providers (13 surgeons and 19 other) and 36 survivors (53% colorectal, 19% pancreatic, and 28% esophageal cancer) in Alabama and Mississippi. …”
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Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
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Management of Maternal Cardiac Arrest in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: A Simulation-Based Pilot Study by Jacquelyn Adams, Jose R. Cepeda Brito, Lauren Baker, Patrick G. Hughes, M. David Gothard, Michele L. McCarroll, Jocelyn Davis, Angela Silber, Rami A. Ahmed

“…To evaluate confidence, knowledge, and competence after a simulation-based curriculum on maternal cardiac arrest in an Obstetrics & Gynecologic (OBGYN) residency program. Methods. Four simulations with structured debriefing focusing on high yield causes and management of maternal cardiac arrest were executed. …”
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Cardiovascular diseases health literacy among Italian navy personnel: A cross-sectional survey by L. Rondinini, V. Di Fiore, M. Pasquale, G. Cruschelli, D. Rocchi, F. Baglivo, A. Baggiani, A.D. Porretta

“…They were surveyed using a structured questionnaire divided into two parts. It was designed to elicit open-ended and closed-ended responses on their knowledge of CVD, its risk factors, and associated diagnostic thresholds. …”
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The effectiveness of a 12-week sport nutrition education intervention on female volleyball players performance by Bharathi Palani, Yeddanapalli Chinniah Louis Raj, Yuliya Kalmykova, Swamynathan Sanjaykumar, Svitlana Korsun

“…Material and Methods: Employing a single-group pre- and post-test design, 30 participants underwent the SNEI, consisting of structured educational sessions covering topics such as energy intake, macronutrients, and hydration. …”
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Awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus, vaccine acceptability and cervical cancer among college students in Saudi Arabia by Baraa Alghalyini, Abdul Rehman Zia Zaidi, Sultan Ayoub Meo, Zainudheen Faroog, Marukh Rashid, Samar Saad Alyousef, Yara Yahya Al-Bargi, Shams Abdulrazaq Albader, Shorouq Abdulrahman Ayed Alharthi, Haifa Abdulkareem Almuhanna

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and September 2023 among 442 students in Saudi Arabia using a structured questionnaire to assess their knowledge and awareness of HPV, HPV vaccination, and cervical cancer. …”
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Awareness of breast cancer and perceived barriers to breast screening methods: a community based cross-sectional study among women in Yemen by Gamil Othman, Faisal Ali, Maria Mudathir, Heba Almoliky, Maria Al-qahtani, Nora Alezzi, Nosibah Ameen, Doa’a Anwar Ibrahim, Mohammed Mohammed Battah, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim

“…However, challenges arise in combating breast cancer in Yemen due to the lack of patient registries, national strategies, and structured cancer treatment plans. Objective This research sought to evaluate the awareness levels of breast cancer and the perceived obstacles to breast cancer screening among adult Yemeni women. …”
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Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars by Salvatore Marafioti, Sheila Veronese, Claudio Pecorella, Carlo Felice Tavernese, Sara Costantino, Maurizio Busoni, Andrea Sbarbati

“…Methods: A case of a majorly burned woman with severe motor deficits, treated with electromagnetic fields and electrical stimulation in vacuum, associated with a personalized nutritional program, was described. The latter was necessary to favor weight loss with the preservation of the weakened structure. …”
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DEVELOPMENT AND FEATURES OF THE TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS’ INFLUENCE ON UKRAINIAN ECONOMY by О. П. Радченко, О. І. Шавалюк

“…The issue was considered on the basis of studying processes of integration using diversification recourses, an analysis of flexible adaptation mechanism to the outside changeable conditions that are characterized with mobile structure of TNC management structures. Review of scientific sources in this direction shows that the conception of undoubted globalization of modern financial and economical, production, and trading relations in world economics is formed. …”
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Detecting Empowerment, Sustaining Commitment: How archaeological metal detecting can underpin enduring health benefits for military veterans by Aja Smith, Stephen D. Humphreys, Andres S. Dobat

“…Moreover, while the comparison of these two programs points to the necessity of taking national traditions and structural frameworks into account when designing similar initiatives, our intention is also to push the archaeological community's understanding of the role avocational archaeological metal detectorists may play in engendering good archaeological field practice within the detectorist community, and underscore the value of engaging veterans in archaeological practices in general.…”
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Academic and recreational reading attitudes among primary students in a rural Malaysian village by Astri Yulia, R. Malatesha Joshi, Nor Azilah Husin, Na~Thinamalar Magiswary Nadarajan, Norhayati Mohd Zin, Cheli Nadarajan

“…Analysis through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) revealed a nuanced relationship between children’s reading attitudes and their engagement with various reading contexts and activities. …”
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A new palliative and pain educational model for pediatric residents by Franca Benini, Lucia De Zen, Sergio Amarri, Elisabetta Bignamini, Marco Bolognani, Igor Catalano, Momcilo Jankovic, Luca Manfredini, Michele Salata, Anna Zanin, Antonio Corsello, Egidio Barbi, Gian Luigi Marseglia, Eugenio Baraldi

“…Although it was effective in terms of education and satisfaction, it could further benefit from structured complementary training offered within the regional clinical network.…”
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Exploring needs, perceptions, and preferences towards exercise video among overweight individuals - a qualitative study [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reserva... by Rajagopal Kadavigere, Tulasiram Bommasamudram, K Vaishali, Samuel A. Pullinger, Shivashankara K. N., 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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Elevating entrepreneurial satisfaction among young entrepreneurs through entrepreneurial education, economic literacy, adversity quotient, and creativity by Maulana Amirul Adha, Darma Rika Swaramarinda, Nova Syafira Ariyanti, Ayatulloh Michael Musyaffi, Rudy Ansar, Nina Farliana

“…Using a quantitative approach with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study surveyed 314 young entrepreneurs across various sectors. …”
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How Are Residents’ Livelihoods Affected by National Parks? A SEM Model Based on DFID Framework by Likun Gu, Guoqing Shi, Yuanke Zhao, Huicong Liu, Xinyu Ye

“…Based on DFID’s Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, an assessment tool introduced by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) for evaluating the livelihood standards of residents, this study constructs a structural equation modeling (SEM) framework to analyze how national parks affect residents’ livelihoods, discussing livelihood risk management and feasible capacity-building interventions. …”
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The Impact of Religiosity, Risk Tolerance, Financial Behavior, and Locus of Control on Sharia Investment Decisions: The Moderating Role of Financial Literacy by Febriana Hidayanti, Naelati Tubastuvi, Sri Wahyuni, Suryo Budi Santoso

“…Data analysis used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of this study state that religiosity, risk tolerance, financial behavior, locus of control, and financial literacy have positive and significant effects on the Sharia investment decision. …”
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Human Resource Development Strategy in Improving Employee Performance at Tanjungpinang Youth and Sports Service by Azahra Atikah, Azylla Febryanti, Febyolla Valentina Saputri, Satriadi Satriadi

“…Informants consisted of structural officials, implementing staff, and parties directly involved in youth and sports programs. …”
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Critical evaluation of fracture strength testing for endodontically treated teeth: a finite element analysis study by Emel Uzunoglu-Özyürek, Selen Küçükkaya Eren, Oğuz Eraslan, Sema Belli

“…The analysis was conducted using the CosmosWorks structural analysis program, and the results are presented in terms of von Mises stresses.ResultsThe smaller plunger increased the stresses at the contact area of the crown, but the plunger diameter had no effect on the stress distribution within the root. …”
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Social Media Marketing and Electronic Word of Mouth at Coffee Shop: The Mediating Role of Brand Image on Purchasing Decisions by M Samsul Hidayat, Rayhan Abi Ramadhan, Aang Curatman

“…Data analysis was performed through Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS program. …”
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Targeting Ferroptosis in Tumors: Novel Marine-Derived Compounds as Regulators of Lipid Peroxidation and GPX4 Signaling by Yimao Wu, Xiaoyan Chen, Zichang Chen, Yunqi Ma

“…Due to their unique chemical structural diversity, marine natural products demonstrate significant advantages in regulating the ferroptosis pathway. …”
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