A Comparative Study of Fractal Models Applied to Artificial and Natural Data by Gil Silva, Fernando Pellon de Miranda, Mateus Michelon, Ana Ovídio, Felipe Venturelli, João Parêdes, João Ferreira, Letícia Moraes, Flávio Barbosa, Alexandre Cury

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Approaches to assessing the scientific and technological activities of scientific consortia in Russia and Europe by Philipp D. Belov

“…In Russia, as in the world, there are state programs aimed at providing grants for the creation of scientific consortia. …”
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Pitik: A Cebuano-Binisaya Intent-Based Chatbot for Cardiovascular Disease Patient Profiling and Risk Factor Recommendations by Joseph Cedeño, Andrew Manteza, Nicole Nacar, Merhamdin Umbukan, Cherrie Muaña, Ma. Juliet Vasay-Cruz, Ceasar Ian Benablo, Kristine Mae Adlaon

“…Evaluations demonstrated the chatbot's effectiveness in processing user inputs and providing structured cardiovascular risk assessments. These improvements highlight Pitik's growing capability in delivering accessible and reliable health information. …”
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Community health workers supporting emerging adults with sickle cell disease by Sadie M. Butcher, Caren Steinway, Brahadesh Sivakumar, Katherine Wu, Toyosi Oluwole, Desireé N. Williford, Sophia Jan, Symme W. Trachtenberg, Kim Smith-Whitley, Tanisha D. Belton

“…However, little is known about CHWs’ experiences serving in these roles or their potential to support the transition to adulthood for adolescents and young adults (AYA). Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with CHWs and their supervisors from five recruitment sites affiliated with Community Health Worker and Mobile Health for Emerging Adults Transitioning Sickle Cell Disease Care (COMETS) Trial. …”
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Agricultural Health and Safety: Evaluating Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Safety Behavior in Northern Thailand by Anurak Wongta, Nootchakarn Sawarng, Phannika Tongchai, Pichamon Yana, Surat Hongsibsong

“…Data were collected through structured questionnaires and face-to-face interviews with 280 farmers. …”
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An evaluation of gambling addiction and video lottery in the South of Italy by Pasquale Spataro, Giuseppa Visalli, Francesco Mazzù, Bruno Cosenza, Maria Angela Rita Palamara, Giovanni Campanella, Isa Anna Maria Picerno, Raffaele Squeri, Vincenza La Fauci, Cristina Genovese

“…In conclusion, given the high socio-economic impact of this phenomenon, we believe that it is imperative to establish structured preventions programs in order to to contain the spread of this phenomenon.  …”
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Assessment of knowledge on human Mpox virus among general population in Bangladesh by Sudipta Deb Nath, A. M. Khairul Islam, Koushik Majumder, Fahmida Hoque Rimti, Jyoti Das, Mustari Nailah Tabassum, Arefin Naher Oishee, Tarannum Mahmood, Monisha Paul, Muntasrina Akhter, Alok Bijoy Bhadra, Fariha Hoque Rimu, Snehasish Chakraborty, Preetom Shom, Sirajum Monira Nosaibah, Md Asikur Rahman, Ahmed Safwan Khan, Anika Anjum, Sushmita Khan, M. Mahbub Hossain, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…From May to August 2022, this nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted in eight administrative divisions in Bangladesh with a semi-structured questionnaire consisting of knowledge-based questions about Mpox. …”
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Early stage prediction of bone regeneration using FEA and cell differentiation algorithms with 3D-printed PLA and PCL scaffolds: modeling and application to dorsal double-plating i... by Hsuan Chih Liu, Ya-Han Chan, Shao-Fu Huang, Wei-Che Tsai, Yen Cheng, Chun-Li Lin

“…Mechanical strength tests confirm the superior performance of DU lattice structures under compression, shear, and torsion forces. …”
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Large-scale spatio-temporal variation in vital rates and population dynamics of an alpine bird by Nater, Chloé R., Frassinelli, Francesco, Martin, James A., Nilsen, Erlend B.

“…While the majority of participatory monitoring programs are limited by opportunistic sampling designs, we are starting to see the emergence of structured citizen science programs that employ trained volunteers to collect data according to standardized protocols. …”
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The use of technology and mobile health apps in child maltreatment interventions: Perspectives of TF-CBT therapists and SafeCare providers by Manderley Recinos, Kathryn O'Hara, Ashwini Tiwari, Daniel J. Whitaker, Christine Wekerle, Shannon Self-Brown

“…Participants and Setting: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) therapists (N = 12) and SafeCare© providers (N = 12) were recruited and participated in virtual semi-structured interviews. Method: Participants tested the JoyPop™ app over one week and were interviewed to assess their perspectives about and experiences using technology and mobile health apps in practice (aim 1) and the potential use of JoyPop™ as a program augmentation (aim 2). …”
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A Survey on the Organization and Operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Greece: A Comparison Between 2004 and 2022 by Kosmas Sarafidis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Eleftheria Hatzidaki, Ilias Chatziioannidis, Gabriel Dimitriou

“…Background/Objectives: Limited data exist on the organization and operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in Greece; this retrospective cross-sectional survey explored their structure and functioning in 2004 and 2022. Methods: A structured questionnaire was utilized, along with demographic and perinatal data obtained from the Hellenic Statistical Authority. …”
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The Role of Chemical Treatments on Curaua Fibers on Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of Biodegradable Composites by Janaíne M. de Oliveira, Vitor M. Z. Sousa, Linconl A. Teixeira, Rosineide M. Leão, Rita C. M. Sales-Contini, Volker F. Steier, Sandra M. da Luz

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PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE WAITING FOR HEART TRANSPLANTATION by R. Yu. Shindrikov, A. A. Velikanov, E. A. Demchenko, V. M. Tishkova, O. Yu. Shchelkova

“…According to the averaged scales of the BIG V questionnaire, moderately pronounced extroversion features predominated in the patient’s personality structure. The relationship between BNCE indices and duration of chronic HF (r = –0.676, p <0.001) was revealed. …”
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Uncovering the health effects of sick building syndrome: a study of housing conditions in Ibadan North-East, Nigeria by Olaitan Olutayo Odunola, Ruth Bosede Akinyemi, Kayode Ayomide Idowu, Timothy Oluseye Morenikeji, Grace Charles Ishatah

“…This study recommends a multifaceted approach to urban sustainability, including targeted building revitalization efforts, structured community engagement programs, widespread public awareness campaigns, policy advocacy for green building adoption, and strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration between urban planners, architects, environmental scientists, and other relevant professionals. …”
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A sociological study of the causes of participation in environmental non governmental organizations in Tehran: presentation grounded theories by Parvaneh Shateri, Sadegh Salehi, Mansoor Sharifi, Reza Ali Mohseni

“…Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed usingopen, axial, and selective coding steps. …”
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Bridging Bioscience to Practice: The Significance of Clinical Simulation Training for Novice Nursing Students by Grønlien HK, Wevling A, Arntsen MB, Haug E

“…Our findings carry significant implications for structuring simulation training, emphasizing the necessity of specialists in both debriefing techniques and bioscience to bridge the gap between theory and practice.Keywords: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nurse education, theory-practice gap…”
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Patient safety in the ‘Room of Horrors’ simulation: a multi-method study of student, novice, and experienced nurses by Seung Eun Lee, Hyun Joo Lee, V. Susan Dahinten, Won Jin Seo, Heejin Lim, Hanjoe Kim

“…Data were collected through structured surveys on patient safety competency, confidence, and open-ended questions about participants’ experiences and perceptions. …”
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field-Assisting Reduced Graphene Oxide-Incorporated Nanofibers for Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells by Juo Lee, Sungmin Lee, Iksong Byun, Myung Chul Lee, Jungsil Kim, Hoon Seonwoo

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A Novel Tool for the Evaluation of Residency Training: Scale Development and Validation by Nazan Karaoğlu, Ümmü Doğan, Aşir Genç, Nur Demirbaş, Fatih Yılmaz, Hatice Küçükceran, Fatma Gökşin Cihan, Ümran Münire Kahraman

“…The factorial structures of both scales were confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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Evaluation of Apoptosis-Inducing Coumarins Isolated from <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Roots: The Potential for Leukemia Treatment via the Mitochondria-Mediated Pathway by Kyung-Yun Kang, Sonny C. Ramos, Sung-Ju Lee, Sang-Jip Nam, Jong-Jin Kim

“…Compounds were isolated using solvent extraction and reverse-phase column chromatography, and their structures were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. …”
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