STRESSED CONDITION OF THE WRAPPING WITHOUT-DRIVE HYDROTECHNICAL TUNNEL OF THE CIRCULAR FORM, PROPOSED IN ANISOTROPIC ROCK GROUND by D. T. Bautdinov, M. M. Djamaludinov, K. S. Zhukova

“…When designing underground structures, it is neces-sary to take into account the anisotropy of the elastic properties of the soil mass; define in detail the physicomechanical properties of rocky soils and pay special attention to elastic characteristics. …”
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Elasticity-Driven Fare Optimization in U.S. Air Travel Segments by Annur Islam Sifat, Md Adnan Elahi

“…The results provide airline revenue managers with data-based evidence that depicts the opportunity to develop fare structures that align closer to consumer behaviors and may provide opportunities for enhanced profits by utilizing distance and type of flight configurations. …”
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Collaboration or a systemic gap? Relations between oncology coordinators and representatives of patient support institutions by Aleksandra Kita

“…The review also took into account oncology Unit structures used in hospitals and participation in the pilot project of the National Cancer Network (NCN; Krajowa Sieć Onkologiczna – KSO). …”
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Ultrastructure of thyrocytes, assessment of their functional state after prolonged exposure to sodium benzoate and simulation of bone fractures and justification for the effectiven... by Vitalii N. Morozov

“…The assessment of the functional state of thyrocytes was carried out on electronograms using a method developed by the author using a computer program. Results. In Group 1 and Group 2, the analysis of electronograms of thyrocytes revealed the predominance of inactive chromatin in the nucleus, expanded cisterns of the rough endoplasmic reticulum with fibrillar structures inside, a few secretory granules and short microvilli in the apical part of the cells, the presence of mitochondria with a destroyed matrix on 3rd day of observation. …”
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Areas for Improvement and Barriers Identified in Measuring the Quality of Nursing Care: Perceptions of Patients and Professionals by Maria Consuelo Company-Sancho, Manuel Rich-Ruiz, Marta Guillen Toledano, Luis-Miguel Cairós-Ventura, Josefa D. Gil Perez, Ana María de Pascual y Medina, María Pilar Peláez Alba, Ana Isabel Barreno Estévez, María Emma Alonso Poncelas, Carolina Rodríguez Orihuela, Pedro Ruyman Brito-Brito

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Analysis of Distributed Dynamic Loads Induced by the Own Mass of Manipulator Links and Their Visualization on Interactive 3D Computer Models by Muratulla Utenov, Tarek Sobh, Yerbol Temirbekov, Saltanat Zhilkibayeva, Sarosh Patel, Dauren Baltabay, Zhadyra Zhumasheva

“…The implementation of these algorithms and program codes has enabled the creation of three-dimensional computer models of manipulators with clear visual representations of links, their cross-sections, kinematic pairs, grippers, and loads, differing in structure and degrees of freedom while ensuring a comprehensive view from all spatial perspectives. …”
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Uncovering the wider impact of COVID-19 public health measures on the lives of children with complex care needs and their families in the Canadian Maritimes: a qualitative study by Janet A Curran, Christine Cassidy, Helen Wong, Catie Johnson, Holly McCulloch, Mary-Ann Standing, Julie Clegg, Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Jennifer Lane, Robyn Kydd, Lisa Keeping-Burke, De-Lawrence Lamptey, Mwalu Peeters, Ijeoma Staunton, Simonne E Collins

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Editorial by Bulent Cavas

“…The findings emphasize the importance of long-term motivation and structured support systems for PhD students in science education. …”
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Site‐level factors affecting nursing home implementation of a personalized music intervention: Qualitative analyses from Music & Memory: A Pragmatic Trial for Nursing Home Resident... by Davoodi Natalie, Olson Miranda, Uth Rebecca, Baier Rosa, Rudolph James, Zediker Esme, Shield Renee, Ellen McCreedy

“…In this qualitative analysis, we analyzed barriers and facilitators at 9 of the 27 intervention NHs, using (1) routinely collected data collector observations and (2) semi‐structured interviews with NH staff. We iteratively developed codes to best describe these data and generated themes. …”
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Academic performance and anxiety in the evaluation of health science undergraduate students using osce: a pre- and post-covid-19 cohort study by Begoña Polonio-López, José Luis Martín-Conty, Juan J. Bernal-Jiménez, Juan José Criado-Álvarez, Ancor Sanz-García, Francisco Martín-Rodríguez, Laura Mordillo-Mateos, Ana Isabel Corregidor-Sánchez, Alfonso Martínez-Cano, Carmen Romo-Barrientos, Marta Rodríguez-Hernández

“…Abstract Background The education of health science students requires the use of assessment tools that provide valid and reliable information about the learning of practical skills. The objective and structured clinical evaluation (OSCE) method has been shown to be useful, but it can cause stress and anxiety, which may increase after COVID-19 affects final academic performance. …”
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Communication skills of residents: are they as good as they think? by Namra Qadeer Shaikh, Ali Aahil Noorali, Asma Altaf Hussain Merchant, Noreen Afzal, Maryam Pyar Ali Lakhdir, Komal Abdul Rahim, Syeda Fatima Shariq, Rida Ahmad, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, Saad Bin Zafar Mahmood, Shayan Shah, Muhammad Rizwan Khan, Muhammad Tariq, Adil H. Haider

“…Observer cohorts rated residents moderately on para-verbal communication skills while giving the lowest ratings for breaking bad news (mean 2.8, p-value <0.001) and residents’ experience in dealing with workplace conflicts (mean 2.8, p-value = 0.023).Conclusions Our study identified a clear and critical need for a structured, longitudinal, competency-based communication skills program for residents. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review on Li-Ion BESSs Integrated with Photovoltaic Systems for Power Supply to Auxiliary Services in High-Voltage Power Stations by Sergio Pires Pimentel, Marcelo Nogueira Bousquet, Tiago Alves Barros Rosa, Leovir Cardoso Aleluia Junior, Enes Goncalves Marra, Jose Wilson Lima Nerys, Luciano Coutinho Gomes

“…The methodology follows a structured review framework, including data collection, selection criteria, and evaluation of technical feasibility. …”
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Being heard, restoring a social connection and decreasing anger: Adult patients’ perceptions of clinical services addressing violent extremism in Montreal, Canada by Cécile Rousseau, Cindy Ngov, Samuel Veissière, Christian Desmarais, Tara Santavicca, Janique Johnson-Lafleur

“…Using a phenomenological framework, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 participants (17 men and 1 woman; ages 17–72, mean = 32) referred by a specialized clinical team. …”
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Dose-response relationship of weekly physical exercise on fitness of students by Carla Lourenço, Omar Ben Rakaa, João Vicente, Mustapha Bassiri, Said Lotfi

“…This study confirms a robust dose-response relationship between structured exercise and enhanced physical fitness, supporting its integration into school health policies. …”
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Does the surgeon’s learning curve impact pentafecta outcomes in radical prostatectomy? a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jose Arnaldo Shiomi Da Cruz, Breno Cordeiro Porto, Bruno Damico Terada, Felipe Giraldo Alvarez Gonçalves, Soraya Hussein Orra, Juan Victor Nabhan Martinez, Carlo Camargo Passerotti, Rodrigo A. S. Sardenberg, Kenneth Nunes Tavares De Almeida, Everson Luiz De Almeida Artifon, Jose Pinhata Otoch

“…These findings emphasize the value of structured mentorship and establishing surgical volume benchmarks in training programs. …”
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Acceptability of self-administered acupressure for knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older adults: A mixed-method secondary analysis by Shu-Cheng Chen, Nicole Nok Leung, Hui-Lin Cheng, Min-Ru Wu, Denise Shuk-Ting Cheung, Jia-Yin Ruan, Jing Qin, Ge Ren, Wing-Fai Yeung

“…Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews, including post-training (n = 13) and post-intervention focus groups (n = 13), and individual interviews with participants who dropped out (n = 5). …”
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“Sleepless nights are a daily reality for us” how women experiencing homelessness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia describe street life: a photovoice study by Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Mats Målqvist, Hannah Bradby, Yemane Berhane, Dagmawit Tewahido, Dagmawit Tewahido, Sibylle Herzig van Wees, Sibylle Herzig van Wees

“…In this study, we aimed to describe women’s experiences of street homelessness in their own terms and their suggestions to address their unmet needs.MethodsThis photovoice study draws on photos, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews. We conducted the study in collaboration with women in their reproductive years experiencing homelessness (n = 9). …”
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“It beats the hell out of going to a hospital”: service user experiences of telemedicine-based symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management by Nikki Bozinoff, Divya Prasad, Ke Bin Xiao, Anthony Ngoy, Bernard Le Foll, Anna Gordezky, Christian S. Hendershot, Sandra LaFleur, Lena C. Quilty, Victor M. Tang, Tara Marie Watson, Matthew E. Sloan

“…Participants completed an audio-recorded, semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke interpretive methodology. …”
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The Impact of Biodex Balance on Improving Coordination and Static Balance in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Kristo Xhardo, Elona Xhardo, Mircea Bratu, Alin Pandea, Mariana Cordun, Ana-Maria Vasiliu, Dan-Eugen Costin, George Sebastian Iacob, Marjan Mihajlov, Ilie Onu, Daniel-Andrei Iordan

“…These findings support integrating the BBS into structured diabetic care programs to reduce fall risk and improve functional stability.…”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices regarding cholera among six MENA countries following cholera outbreaks in the region by Salma A. Bekhit, Rayane Rafei, Fatma Elnaggar, Omar Zain AL-Sakkaf, Hussein Kamal Seif, Dana Samardali, Yara Turkmani Alabead, Mohammed Osman Omer Sanosi, Marwa Shawky Abdou, Eman H. Elbanna, Doaa Mahmoud Khalil

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured, validated questionnaire and distributed across different social media platforms in Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen between December 2022 and January 2023. …”
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