Navigating professional identities: nursing faculty as embedded simulation participants in medical student simulations by Shelley Walker, Eve Purdy, Helen Houghton, William Dace, Victoria Brazil

“…We performed 9 semi-structured interviews with nurses who work as ESPs in our simulation program and undertook a thematic analysis of the transcribed data employing Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six phase approach. …”
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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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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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Integrating Lifelong Learning into Higher Education by Larisa ȘAVGA, Oxana LIVIȚCHI

“…The integration of this goal into its institutional policy, the development of the LLL strategy, the consolidation of learning and vocational training structures will contribute to the stability of the balance between the needs of the labour market, the capacities of education and training providers and the needs of people and society. …”
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Hierarchical folding and reorganization of chromosomes are linked to transcriptional changes in cellular differentiation by James Fraser, Carmelo Ferrai, Andrea M Chiariello, Markus Schueler, Tiago Rito, Giovanni Laudanno, Mariano Barbieri, Benjamin L Moore, Dorothee CA Kraemer, Stuart Aitken, Sheila Q Xie, Kelly J Morris, Masayoshi Itoh, Hideya Kawaji, Ines Jaeger, Yoshihide Hayashizaki, Piero Carninci, Alistair RR Forrest, The FANTOM Consortium, Colin A Semple, Josée Dostie, Ana Pombo, Mario Nicodemi

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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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Living on Trash: Wasted Identities and Wasted Bodies among Belgrade’s Ashkali and Romani Trash-pickers by Eirik J. Saethre

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Peripheral DNA Methylation of Cortisol- and Serotonin-Related Genes Predicts Hippocampal Volume in a Pediatric Population by Taena Hanson, Sophia Spencer, Samantha A. Harker, Fatoumata Barry, Phoebe Burton, Jennifer Beauchemin, Sarah E. Mennenga, B. Blair Braden, Viren D'Sa, Daphne Koinis-Mitchell, Sean C.L. Deoni, Candace R. Lewis

“…Therefore, peripheral epigenetic profiles may be a promising avenue for investigating the impacts of early-life stress on brain structure and subsequent mental health outcomes.…”
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Failure and Success of Developmental and Research Projects: A Review of Tanzania Perspectives by S. Tumpale

“…The paper also proposes solutions for improving these areas, including increasing stakeholder involvement, strengthening governance structures, ensuring long-term funding, and supporting improved planning and execution processes. …”
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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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Caractérisation des habitats ripariens et du contexte écopaysager d'un petit fleuve endigué : le cas de la basse vallée de la Dives, Calvados (France) by Gaëtan Jolly, Nicolas Robinet, Guy Lempérière, Yves Petit-Berghem

“…The use of drone surveys and of a transect method over the landscape help determine disturbing elements that could have an impact on these flood protection structures. In addition to this alternative approach of habitat monitoring, this research gives the opportunity to establish different trend scenarios for the dikes of the river Dives that represent a central challenge in climate change issues.…”
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The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for Sustainability by Hassan Qudrat-Ullah

“…The framework focuses on fostering trust among stakeholders, ensuring equitable access to nuclear technologies, and promoting inclusivity in governance structures. A key theoretical contribution is the integration of trust-building measures with sustainable energy transitions, highlighting nuclear energy’s role in decarbonization and global energy security. …”
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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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