Midwives’ competence in interpretation of the intrapartum cardiotocograph at public hospitals in Gauteng: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study by Sanele Lukhele, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, Rodwell Gundo

“…Conclusion: The results highlighted a knowledge deficit in CTG interpretation and shortfalls in the current CTG training programs. This can be remediated by the development of a CTG training program which is benchmarked with existing programs which have demonstrated good knowledge scores of participants over a long period.…”
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Enhancing medical improvisation training: a mixed-methods approach to curriculum modification by Xia Zheng, Clare Whitney, Heidi Preis, Elizabeth Bojsza, Susmita Pati

“…Conclusion Our manuscript articulates a theoretically grounded framework for revising medical improv curriculum. This structured yet adaptable framework could be useful for curricular modification in other medical improv and experiential learning curricula.…”
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MCO Perspectives on Medicaid Policy: Racial Equity in Pregnancy and Child Health by Christine McClure, Cynthia Salter, Dara D. Méndez, Evan S. Cole, Sarah A. Sanders, Sydney Sharp, Marquita Smalls, Linda Adodoadji, Adena Bowden, Marian Jarlenski

“…Introduction: In 2020 and 2021, Pennsylvania implemented the Equity Incentive Program and the Maternity Care Bundled Payment program, two unique pay-for-performance (P4P) programs that provide financial incentives for managed care organizations (MCOs) that make improvements in utilization and quality metrics for Black women and children. …”
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Epidemiological aspects of the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer (literature review) by G. Z. Kulieva, L. S. Mkrtchyan, L. I. Krikunova, S. A. Ivanov, A. D. Kaprin

“…At the same time, cervical cancer in the overall structure of oncological morbidity occupies the 4th ranking place, and among the organs of the reproductive system – the 2nd place – 13.3 %, yielding to breast cancer (47.8 %). …”
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Neurotechnology for enhancing human operation of robotic and semi-autonomous systems by William J. Tyler, William J. Tyler, Anusha Adavikottu, Christian Lopez Blanco, Archana Mysore, Archana Mysore, Christopher Blais, Marco Santello, Avinash Unnikrishnan

“…The development of safe and experienced human operators of remote machines requires structured training and credentialing programs. This review critically evaluates the potential for incorporating neurotechnology into remote systems operator training and work to enhance human-machine interactions, performance, and safety. …”
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Synthesis, Antibacterial Evaluation, and QSAR of Caffeic Acid Derivatives by Marianna O. Araújo, Hilzeth L. Freire Pessoa, Andressa B. Lira, Yunierkis P. Castillo, Damião P. de Sousa

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Enhancing Military Medical Education: A Pilot Study Integrating Kolb’s Experiential Learning and Diversified Teaching Strategies to Elevate Undergraduate Medical Student Learning E... by Yu-Chin An, Che-Yu Guan, Hung-Kai Shih, Yi-Da Tsai, Shih-Hung Tsai, Wen-I Liao

“…Methods: One-week summer program was developed for 3rd-year medical and nursing students, structured around Kolb’s learning cycle. …”
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The relevance of citizen involvement in Health Technology Assessment. A concrete application in the assessment of HPV co-testing in the Autonomous Province of Trento by Chiara Francesca Dalle Fratte, Adriano Passerini, Cinzia Vivori, Paolo Dalla Palma, Giovanni Maria Guarrera

“…However, there are no structured practises in Italy and citizen’ perspective is rarely included in HTA reports. …”
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Examining the Implications of Islamic Teacher Education and Professional Learning: Towards Professional Identity Renewal in Islamic Schools by Ayda Succarie

“…Using semi-structured interviews, this article presents findings from four teachers who had completed a postgraduate qualification in Islamic education at an Australian university. …”
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Experiences of the Special Education Teacher Candidates in the Distance Teaching Practice Procedure by Duygu Büyükköse, Elçin Yüksel Akgün, Erkan Kurnaz

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed with content analysis. …”
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Positive Mental Health: Psychometric Evaluation of the PMHI-19 in a Sample of University Student-Athletes and Dancers by Morgan Hansen-Oja, Alexandra Dluzniewski, Russell T. Baker, Madeline P. Casanova

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Small RNA Alignment Techniques in Transcriptomic Analysis by Examining Different Sources of Variability Through a Multi-Alignment Approach by Xinwei Zhao, Eberhard Korsching

“…MAF is specifically designed for the Linux platform, commonly used in bioinformatics. Its script structure streamlines processing steps, saving time when repeating procedures with various datasets. …”
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Doctoral education for physician assistants/associates: trends and characteristics in the U.S. by Aurielle Eileen Rowe Martin, Gerald Kayingo

“…Abstract Background PA-specific post professional doctoral programs have gained traction in the U.S. over the past decade, but little is known about their structure and outcomes. …”
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IMPROVED PROCESS FLOW FOR FORMATION OF BIPOLAR STATIC INDUCTION TRANSISTOR by N. L. Lagunovich

“…Thus the device-process simulation represents a certain “virtual production” for manufacturing semiconductor devices and microcircuits beginning from the startup stage of semiconductor wafer at production site and finishing by electrical characteristics measurements of the obtained structure. The BSIT device simulation being an analog of direct measurements of current-voltage characteristics has been performed with help of program system MOD-1D developed by the author. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Livestock Owners and Livestock Assistants towards African Trypanosomiasis Control in The Gambia by Alpha Kargbo, Edrisa Jawo, Amien Isaac Amoutchi, Herve Koua, Rex Kuye, Zainabou Dabre, Abdoulie Bojang, Rafael F. C. Vieira

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Physical and social health needs of postoperative bariatric surgery patients: a focus group by Angela C. Glauser, Robin L. Marcus, Larissa A. McGarrity, Anne Thackeray, Eric T. Volckmann, Alexandra L. Terrill

“…The study specifically aimed to describe the unique physical, emotional, and social challenges patients face following surgery in order to inform the development of future obesity treatment programs. Methods A 90-min focus group was conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. …”
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Relevant factors in the decision to desert of engineering students in the context of emerging economies by Ezequiel Martínez Rojas, Paula Andrea Rodríguez-Correa, Erica Agudelo-Ceballos, Alejandro Valencia-Arias, Gustavo Adolfo Moreno López, Gustavo Sánchez Santos, Jesus Alberto Jiménez García, Manuel Humberto Vásquez Coronado

“…IntroductionEarly dropout from engineering programs is a major concern for higher education institutions (HEIs) in emerging economies. …”
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The Effect of the numbered head together and pair check cooperative learning models for the understanding of grammar by Rini Angreni Hasibuan, Syofyan Hadi, Rahmawati

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Exploring the Impact of Product Quality, Performance, Consumer Experience, Positive eWOM on Purchase Intention and Sustainability: On Consumer Railways by Sonny Indrajaya, Tukhas Shilul Imaroh, Dewi Nusraningrum

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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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