Running Head: Social Work Developments in Lithuania by Marian Swindell

“…Now that Lithuania is free, the system of social welfare is characterized by under-funded health services and pensions, and a large number of institutions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with students and practitioners focusing on community development, using Lofland's model of social setting analysis.Results indicate that the collaborative efforts successfully produced a revolutionary and successful social service program, a multi-generational living facility offering full-time social services to unwed mothers, infants, and elderly residents.This article is based upon the qualitative study of social work practitioners and social work students and chronicles the successes and difficulties encountered within the process of community development.…”
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Les économies morales de l’obésité de l’enfant by Andrea Lutz

“…On the basis of the data collected in the framework of a fieldwork study carried out in French-speaking Switzerland between 2014 and 2016 involving semi-structured interviews with health professionals, observations within a therapeutic program, and the analysis of the scientific and professional literature, this study aims to elucidate the moral logics operating in the discourses and practices that constitute this new clinical field in construction. …”
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Family knowledge about precipitating factors of asthmatic crisis in children by Joselany Áfio Caetano, Maria Alzete de Lima, Enedina Soares, Maira di Ciero Miranda

“…It is a Cross-sectional and descriptive research, involving 50 relatives of children with asthma, using structured interviews. The results of the study show higher prevalence of asthma in children from 1 to 7 years old and that their relatives’ knowledge on this disease remains superficial. …”
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Mercury and gold mining in Colombia: a failed state by Leonardo Güiza M, Juan David Aristizábal

“…To diagnose the country’s gold mining activities and the excessive use of mercury in them, we used six information sources (semi-structured interviews, 2011 Census on Mining Activities), nine dependent and 21 independent variables. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Study of CFRP Laminate Strengthened Concrete Beams Under Hygrothermal Environment by Eyad Alsuhaibani, Nur Yazdani, Eyosias Beneberu

“…Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates are widely used to strengthen and retrofit deteriorated concrete structures, yet their long-term performance and durability under varied environmental conditions remain critical areas of investigation. …”
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Impact of new Dams built on Upstream of Lesser Zab River on Dokan Dam Using HEC-ResSim Model by Zainab H. Al_Fahad, Laith B. Al-Badranee, Muqdad Al-Hamami, Maha A. Abdullah

“…The aim is to understand the changes in the performance of these structures and the impact of declining water levels. …”
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Exploring six successful nurse-led transition clinics: Experiences and outcomes by Jobert Sturm, AnneLoes van Staa, Johanna C. Escher, Jane Sattoe

“…Background and purpose: In the Netherlands, the 2022 Quality Standard 'Youth in transition from paediatric to adult care' underscores the importance of structured transitional care for young adults with chronic health conditions. …”
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Examining the effectiveness of Prostatic hyperplasia education on the level of participant's knowledge and awareness. by Hari Krismanuel, Purnamawati Tjhin

“…By utilizing the International Prostatic Symptom Score (I-PSS), this study provides a structured approach to community health education and symptom self-assessment. …”
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Accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound examination of the lung in primary care performed by general practitioners: a cross-sectional study by David Halata, Dusan Zhor, Roman Skulec, Bohumil Seifert

“…Conclusion Our findings provide important preliminary data, demonstrating that GPs can perform LUS accurately after a structured training program. The trial registration identifier is NCT04905719.…”
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Mapping the colorectal cancer patient journey in Egypt: A qualitative study of diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle perspectives. by Assem Gebreal, Karim Abdeltawab, Omar Hesham, Samr Kolkas, Somaia Khamess, Omnia Fouad, Mahmoud Ebeid, Omar Tarek, Aya Khaled, Hamza Mahmoud, Mahmoud Bassiony, Yara Adel, Muhammed Helmi, Maryam Mansour, Omnia Nahas, Barbara Hansen, Waleed Arafat, Mona N Fouad, Elabrar Ebrahim, Ahmed Ashour Badawy, Lori Brand Bateman

“…The main barriers were as follows: lack of awareness, symptom neglect, fear and embarrassment of colonoscopy, limited diet and activity from chemotherapy and colostomy, job loss, and poverty (individual); peers fear of colonoscopy and judgment (interpersonal); misdiagnosis, inadequate patient education, and lack of structured diet and activity programs (health organization); unsupportive work environments, cultural and religious beliefs, health literacy, and cancer stigma (social context); and unclear screening policies, lack of equipment, lack of insurance, high costs, and limited rural healthcare (policy). …”
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Local Food Systems under a Global Influence: How Should We Holistically Assess Evolving Food Systems? by Michael Rapinski, Richard Raymond, Damien Davy, Jean-Philippe Bedell, Thora Herrmann, Priscilla Duboz

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Exploring hazardous alcohol use and its determinants among health professionals in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia by Selam Koye, Techilo Tinsae, Melak Menberu, Minale Tareke

“…Data were collected using a structured and semi-structured self-administered questionnaire, and hazardous alcohol use was assessed using the 10-item Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). …”
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Oral and dental health utilization among patients with special health care needs: a qualitative study in Iran by Zahra Zare, Mohammad Amin Bahrami, Foad Iranmanesh, Zahra Kavosi

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KARATE TECHNIQUES AS A METHOD FOR CORRECTING POSTURAL SCOLIOSIS by Bălăiasa Dragoș George

“…This study examines whether traditional karate techniques can aid in postural correction through a structured 12-week intervention. Eighty-six young karate practitioners (ages 11–18) were assessed for trunk rotation angle, shoulder symmetry, and pelvic alignment before and after the program. …”
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Comments on “Reflections on the Inclusion of Direct-Care Physicians as Educators in Community Hospitals” by ALEXANDRE SLULLITEL

“…In addition, we suggest Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) as tools to assess and develop these competencies. FD programs, when well structured, benefit preceptors, students, and communities, improving the quality of teaching and care outcomes.…”
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Analysis of Non-Uniform Shrinkage Effect in Box Girder Sections for Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge by Zhuoya Yuan, Pui-Lam Ng, Darius Bačinskas, Jinsheng Du

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Educators' perceived barriers and facilitators to implementing a school-based nutrition, physical activity, and civic engagement intervention: a qualitative analysis by Andrew McNeely, Alexandra MacMillan Uribe, Gabrielli T. De Mello, Andres Herrero-Loza, Mahak Ali, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Yetunde Olawuyi, Chad D. Rethorst, Rebecca A. Seguin-Fowler, Jacob Szeszulski

“…As a novel approach to school-based health interventions, this program faces numerous intervention implementation challenges.MethodsTo assess potential barriers and facilitators to implementing STHS, interviews with Texas Cooperative Extension staff (n = 20) and middle school staff (n = 15) were conducted prior to implementing the program to inform program delivery. …”
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Self-reported beta-lactam allergy, mislabeling and inappropriate antibiotic use: a study from South India by Krishna Suresh, Vettakkara Kandy Muhammed Niyas, Sabeer Hameed, Parvathy Vijayamohan, Rajalakshmi Ananthanarayanan

“…Among those receiving alternative antibiotics due to inappropriate allergy labels, 44% were low-risk. Findings support structured allergy delabeling programs to enhance antimicrobial stewardship.…”
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Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging-Assisted Endocytoscopy Improves Characterization of Gastric Precancerous Conditions: A Set of Interesting Comparative Images by Riccardo Vasapolli, Johannes Raphael Westphal, Christian Schulz

“…Conventional endocytoscopy revealed multiple small spots of IM with characteristic changes in glandular structures, which were even more evident when using the TXI mode. …”
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Trauma training for preschool educators: an exploratory phenomenological case study by Rachel Bond

“…This qualitative case study examined the State Change trauma training program located in Vermont in the United States. This study explored how this program trained preschool teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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