Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Evidence-Based Approaches by Maksymilian Czarnota, Karolina Wojdat-Krupa, Martyna Wasyluk, Monika Rogowska, Weronika Ossowska, Paulina Lewaśkiewicz, Karol Sikora, Klaudia Płudowska, Aleksandra Przelaskowska, Jan Puliński

“…It focuses on the metabolic effects of exercise and practical recommendations tailored to various activity levels. Structured physical activity improves insulin sensitivity, lowers HbA1c, supports weight control, and reduces cardiovascular risk. …”
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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to pilot Restore Energy, Activity Can Help (REACH): an mHealth-enabled peer coaching intervention for fatigue in systemic lupus ery... by Nina Gulati, Kiran Singh, Erin Morrissey, Priscilla Calvache, Jillian Rose-Smith, Monique Gore-Massy, Faye Chiu, Ludovic Trinquart, Iris Navarro-Millan, Sara Folta, Shanthini Kasturi

“…Trained peer coaches with lived SLE experience will use behavior change strategies to support participants through a 12-week structured program supported by the REACH app. Participants in the control arm will receive access to the REACH app without peer coaching. …”
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Medical students’ perceptions of mentorship in cardiothoracic surgery: A Thoracic Surgery Medical Student Association Nationwide SurveyCentral MessagePerspective by Carlos E. Diaz-Castrillon, MD, Cynthia Rangel, MS, John A. Treffalls, BS, Kristian Punu, BS, Naima Alver, MD, Lena Trager, MD, Ravi K. Ghanta, MD, Victor O. Morell, MD, Ibrahim Sultan, MD

“…National organizations such as the Thoracic Surgery Medical Student Association can advocate for increased mentorship accessibility and the development of structured mentorship programs. Additionally, efforts should be made to attract more surgeons to serve as mentors and emphasize proactive engagement from students.…”
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Communicating to the Intellect, Heart, and Person: A Model Describing Participants’ Experience of Goals of Care Discussions Conducted During Acute Inpatient Care by Joshua S. Lee, Katrielle Joy X.Y. Fu, Lynn Wiryasaputra, Celestine Z.Q. Lim, Paul Victor Patinadan, Joseph Y.J. Ong, Andy H.Y. Ho, Tricia S.H. Yung

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Modeling vegetable farmers’ intention to use pesticides in central Nepal: An extended version of the planned behavior theory by Utkal Sapkota, Govinda Bhandari, Mandira Sapkota, Sneha Khanal, Asmita Poudel, Dipak Khanal, Min Raj Pokhrel, Christos A. Damalas

“…A study was conducted in the ‘Vegetable Zone’ of Dhading District, Nepal, employing an extended model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to identify the factors behind commercial vegetable farmers' intention to use chemical pesticides. We administered a structured questionnaire in-person to a sample of 510 farmers using multistage stratified random sampling. …”
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Canonical Discriminant Mapping of Origins in Andalusian Black Cattle: Inbreeding and Coancestry Decomposition via Mendelian Sampling Variances and Nodal Ancestor Contributions by Luis Favian Cartuche Macas, María Esperanza Camacho Vallejo, Antonio González Ariza, José Manuel León Jurado, Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo, Carmen Marín Navas, Francisco Javier Navas González

“…This study investigates the breed’s anthropological and historical origins, geographical distribution, and genetic structure. Key influences include historical use as draft animals, regional breeding preferences, and gene flow via transhumant routes. …”
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Bimetallic Ruthenium‐Cobalt Catalyst Supported on Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Application in Electrochemical Sensing of Isoleucine by Omrüye Ozok Arıcı, Aykut Caglar, Bassam A. Najri, Nahit Aktaş, Arif Kivrak, Hilal Kivrak

“…In addition, thermal techniques including temperature‐programmed reduction (TPR), temperature‐programmed oxidation (TPO), and temperature‐programmed desorption (TPD) are used to recognize the active sites on the catalyst's surface and the acidity. …”
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A dual-phase financial strategy for sustainable customer loyalty: Integrating fixed deposits and voucher systems in Sri Lankan supermarket retail by A.K.G.N. Deshapriya, W.M.A. Weerakoon, H.Y.M.T.P. Wickramasinghe, T.M.C.E.K. Tennakoon, B.N. Jayasinghe, S.A.N. Hirunika, H.P.G.T. Dulshan, M.I.V. Perera, M.D.H.S. Maddage, D.D. Munasinghe, D.G.N.D. Jayarathna, M. M. V. Senanayake, G.V.D.P.P. Perera

“…The framework provides retail managers with a structured approach to capitalise on seasonal demand while building long-term customer relationships, particularly applicable to emerging markets where traditional loyalty programs may be insufficient. …”
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Did we create brave spaces? A realist evaluation report on simulation-based faculty development workshop in equity, diversity, inclusivity, and Indigenous reconciliation by X. Catherine Tong, Sonaina Chopra, Hannah Jordan, Matthew Sibbald, Aaron Geekie-Sousa, Sandra Monteiro

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Assessing clinical associate students’ views on learning opportunities and involvement during primary health care placements: a mixed methods study in Tshwane by Sanele Ngcobo, Murray Louw, Luvuyo Bayeni, Edith Madela-Mntla

“…To address challenges such as high workload areas where students feel like employees, insufficient teaching, lack of staff awareness, limited learning in low-volume clinics, and disrupted rotations requires, structured rotations, enhanced preceptor training, and improved communication between programs and clinical sites are essential.…”
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Computer Literacy and Utilization of Health Information Technology in Nurses\' Documentation and Plan of Care by Sittie Ariefah J. Abdulkhaled, Hamdoni K. Pangandaman

“…Data were collected using a structured researcher-made instrument that assessed computer literacy and HIT utilization. …”
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Impact of on-field repeated sprint training on aerobic fitness and anaerobic performance in football athletes: A matched-pair design. by Ramita Gupta, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Ankita Sharma, Shweta Sharma, Abdul Rahim Shaik, Mohamed K Seyam, Shahid Raza, Mastour Saeed Alshahrani, Batool Abdulelah Alkhamis, Hani Hassan Alnakhli, Lama Moraya Alsalm, Fuzail Ahmad, Irshad Ahmad

“…The experimental group completed a structured four-week RST program, while the control group continued routine football training involving technical, tactical, and endurance drills. …”
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Dancing Towards Stability: The Therapeutic Potential of Argentine Tango for Balance and Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…However, the small sample sizes of included studies and the heterogeneity in intervention durations limit the generalizability of findings. AT may serve as a structured rehabilitative approach for improving mobility and psychosocial outcomes in PD and could be integrated into community-based or clinical rehabilitation programs.…”
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A Qualitative Study of the Emotional and Decision-Making Experiences of Mothers Whose Daughter Undergoes Assisted Reproductive Technology with Donor Sperm by Wei Q, Yang X, Hong X, He Y, Fan Z, Wang Z

“…The findings will provide a basis for developing clinical education programs and optimising family decision support systems.Methods: Mothers of 12 female patients undergoing donor sperm assisted reproduction at a A-grade tertiary care reproductive center were selected for semi-structured interviews from January 2025 to March 2025, and Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis was used to distil themes and report them according to COREQ guidelines.Results: Three core themes and nine sub-themes were identified: (1) the complex emotions of knowing that the daughter’s spouse was azoospermia and would need to use donor sperm to conceive, including shock and anger, rationality and tolerance, as well as secret joy and relief; and (2) the multiple concerns about the future relationship between the daughter and her family: the uncertainty of the treatment process and outcome; the potential risk to privacy; the potential impact on the future marital relationship; and the psychological challenge of the identity of the offspring. (3) Comprehensive support and protection for the daughter: manifested in accompaniment to the clinic and financial support, protection of privacy and expectation of sperm selection.Conclusion: The mother’s emotional experience of female patients using donor sperm in assisted reproductive technology (ART) presents complexity and multiplicity, and has a potential impact on the decision-making process of the couple. …”
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Compliance with iron-folate supplementation among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Mirkat Taye, Temesgen Mohammed, Wondimagegn Taye, Mustefa Glagn, Manaye Yihune

“…Methods A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted among 604 systematically selected pregnant women from April 1 to 30, 2022, using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social determinants of tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Yeshewas Abaynew, Ahmed Ali, Girma Taye

“…Key informants and in-depth interviews were conducted among healthcare workers and patients with TB, respectively. A semi-structured interview guide was used. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. …”
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Proactive approaches to preventing postpartum depression in non-depressive pregnant women: a comprehensive scoping review by Nga Thi Nguyen, Nga Thi Nguyen, Supa Pengpid

“…Psychoeducational and mindfulness-based interventions consistently reduce PPD risk, particularly when delivered in structured, theory-driven formats and incorporating family support. …”
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Patient characteristics associated with their level of twelve-step attendance prior to entry into treatment for substance use disorders by Marc Galanter, William L. White, Michael L. Dennis, Brooke Hunter, Lora Passetti, Dan Lustig

“…Abstract Background The availability of the fellowships of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous in community settings is extensive and patients admitted to treatment programs for substance use disorder may therefore have previously attended meetings of these two Twelve Step (TS) programs. …”
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Entry to practice physiotherapy students’ use of the international IFOMPT cervical framework to inform clinical reasoning: a qualitative case study design by Katie L. Kowalski, Heather Gillis, Paul Parikh, Katherine Henning, Jackie Sadi, Alison Rushton

“…Participants (students enrolled in an entry to practice physiotherapy program) learned about the Framework through standardized teaching. …”
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HIV risk screening and HIV testing among orphans and vulnerable children in community settings in Tanzania: Acceptability and fidelity to lay-cadre administration of the screening... by Michelle M Gill, Ola Jahanpour, Roland van de Ven, Asheri Barankena, Peris Urasa, Gretchen Antelman

“…Research staff used structured observation checklists to capture if screening questions were asked or reworded by CCW. …”
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