Neuroprotective effects of phenylacetylglycine via β2AR on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats by Wenjie Hu, Xueyan Kuang, Yao Zhang, Yimin Luo, Litao Zhang

“…The results indicated that PAGly markedly alleviated cerebral infarct volume (P = 0.0024) and improved the neurobehavioral outcomes (P = 0.0149) after I/R injury. PAGly is structurally analogous to catecholamines and binds to β2-adrenergic receptors (β2AR) on microglia without altering the expression of these receptors (P = 0.9137), but instead inhibiting their activity. …”
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The behavioural intentions for integrating artificial intelligence in science teaching among pre-service science teachers in South Africa and Thailand by Lindelani Mnguni, Prasart Nuangchalerm, R. Ahmad Zaky El Islami, Doras Sibanda, Indah Juwita Sari, Moleboheng Ramulumo

“…The study followed a non-experimental comparative descriptive survey involving 97 South African and 95 Thai final-year BEd students. Data were collected using a structured online questionnaire and analyzed using several statistical tools to compare the TPB constructs between the two samples. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to online medical consultation in Iran: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of healthcare policymakers and administrators using the CFIR framew... by Azadeh Ghasempour, Marzieh Nojomi, Salime Goharinezhad, Neda SoleimanvandiAzar, Zahra Rampisheh

“…Methods This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with nine senior healthcare stakeholders. …”
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The Role of Activated Stromal Cells in Fibrotic Foci Formation and Reversion by Nataliya Andreevna Basalova, Maksim Alexandrovich Vigovskiy, Vladimir Sergeevich Popov, Evgeniya Alexandrovna Lagereva, Olga Alexandrovna Grigorieva, Anastasia Yuryevna Efimenko

“…Interestingly, during the reversion stage, we unexpectedly observed the specific structured foci formed by CD90+FAPα+ cells, which we suggested calling “remodeling foci”. …”
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Overcoming language barriers in film production: the role of VR-based learning in English proficiency by Orathai Piayura, Thidarat Boonmas, Niyom Wongphongkham, Phongthanat Sae-joo, Wanichcha Narongchai, Hava Wongphongkham, Buapun Promphakping, Md Ahbabur Rahman

“…The study created a VR App called “EngLab for Film” that has 10 interactive units related to film making. Using structured questionnaires, quantitative data were collected and analyzed with SPSS to assess engagement, motivation, and independent learning outcomes. …”
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Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria by Izuogu Chibuzo, Daniel Adu Ankrah, Umeh Ngozi E, Ebenehi Ojomugbokenyode, Musaaab Ibrahim, Iroegbu Susan, Ekweanya Ndidiamaka, Okorie Amah David

“…Multi-stage sampling procedure was used in selecting 312 respondents for the study. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed using mean scores, percentages, and regression analysis. …”
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Advancing Regulatory Oversight of Medical Device Trials to Align with Clinical Drug Standards in the European Union by Ádám Pannonhalmi, Bence Sipos, Róbert Imre Kurucz, Gábor Katona, Lajos Kemény, Ildikó Csóka

“…The main differences lie in the risk management systems, where, regardless of the background knowledge of a drug, it is always strict and mandatory structured progress, while in the case of medical devices, it is more flexible based on the risk category of the product. …”
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Mentorship in a Caribbean Medical School: A Cross-Sectional Study of Mentors and Mentees by Shastri Motilal, Patrick Harnarayan, Andrea Garbutt, Vrunda Sakharkar, Morton Frankson, Subir Gupta, Maisha Emmanuel

“…These findings highlight the need for structured mentorship programmes in Caribbean medical education. …”
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Impact of an Innovative Classroom-Based Lecture Series on Residents’ Evaluations of an Anesthesiology Rotation by Pedro Tanaka, David Yanez, Hendrikus Lemmens, Adam Djurdjulov, Lena Scotto, Lindsay Borg, Kim Walker, Sylvia Bereknyei Merrell, Alex Macario

“…Rotation evaluation scores for overall teaching quality improved with implementation of a new structured slide daily lectures series.…”
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Exploring the meaning, role and experiences of a patient-led social innovation for people affected by cancer: a new collaborative care model complementing traditional cancer rehabi... by Frida Smith, Lisa Vaughn, Andreas Hellström, Erik Eriksson, Katrín Ásta Gunnarsdóttir, Anna Genell, Carina Mannefred, Thomas Björk-Eriksson

“…The purpose of this study was to explore the meaning, role and experiences of Kraftens Hus stakeholders using a patient and public involved methodology.Methods To understand and map the experiences of visitors to Kraftens Hus, we applied concept mapping (CM), a mixed methods approach where data are collected and analysed in four structured steps designed to capture the diverse perspectives of multiple stakeholders. …”
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Achieving the SDGs through a Resource Nexus Approach: Lessons from the African E-mobility Transition by Luisa Ferolla Spyer Prates, Christian P. Schneider, Christina Dornack, Edeltraud Guenther, Dominik Möst, Daniel Karthe

“…This study analyses how this assumed connection holds through the case study of the dynamically growing African e-mobility sector. Relying on original data gathered from semi-structured interviews with management personnel in fourteen leading e-mobility companies across Sub-Saharan Africa, it is shown that while a Resource Nexus approach helps in understanding the issues facing the sector in a novel way, there exist some issues with the concept that reduce its usefulness in practice. …”
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Assessment of calorie intake and micronutrient consumption in rural North-Central Nigeria by Abubakar Yah-Ya Ibrahim, Kayode Ayantoye, Ambali Olatunji Yusuf, Salau Shehu Abdulganiyu

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The social ecological model of interpersonal health communication among rural older residents: a consensual qualitative study by Weijuan Kong, Cailing Yang, Xinjin Li, Yanhua Ning, Jing Shi, Lingna Liu, Haiyan Liu, Yahong Guo, Meiman Li

“…ObjectivesTo explore the ecology of interpersonal health communication behavior among older residents in rural areas of western China.MethodsAdopted semi-structured interviews with 15 older residents and 15 family doctors in rural areas of five prefecture level cities in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. …”
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Terminally ill head and neck cancer patients and AI: Opportunities and prospects by Gargi S. Sarode, Sachin C. Sarode

“…These include pain management and symptom control through predictive modeling, psychosocial support via AI-powered chatbots, treatment decision support by synthesizing patient data, automated radiation planning, end-of-life planning with AI-driven decision support systems, facilitating family communication through structured guidance and emotional support, and legacy building using AI-enabled digital platforms for preserving personal narratives. …”
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Understanding the Impact of Assistive Technology on Users’ Lives in England: A Capability Approach by Rebecca Joskow, Dilisha Patel, Anna Landre, Kate Mattick, Catherine Holloway, Jamie Danemayer, Victoria Austin

“…It aims to address limitations in conventional AT impact assessments, which often prioritize clinical outcomes or user satisfaction, by offering a deeper account of how impact is experienced in everyday life. Drawing on data from a nationally representative survey of 7000 disabled adults and children, as well as six focus group discussions and 28 semi-structured interviews with stakeholders across the WHO 5Ps framework (People, Providers, Personnel, Policy, and Products), the study applies Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum’s Capability Approach to explore these experiences. …”
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How Can We Engage Oncology Care Providers and Glioblastoma Patients in Conversations About Physical Activity: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Using the Theoretical Domains Framewor... by Jodi E. Langley, Grace Warner, Christine Cassidy, Robin Urquhart, Mary MacNeil, Melanie R. Keats

“…We conducted 19 semi-structured interviews guided by the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation–Behaviour (COM-B) model and further refined them by the theoretical domains framework (TDF). …”
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Comparison of athlete diet index and body composition between professional and non-professional athletes: a comparative cross-sectional study by Elaheh Dehghani, Zahra Gohari Dezfuli, Sakineh Shab Bidar, Fereshteh Torki, Tohid Seif Barghi, Kurosh Djafarian

“…Additionally, professional athletes exhibited higher ADI scores, indicating better adherence to sports nutrition guidelines.Conclusions These findings highlight the benefits of structured training and personalized nutrition in achieving favorable body composition. …”
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Experiences of Iranian Patients with Thalassemia Major Regarding Their Palliative and Supportive Care Needs: A Qualitative Content Analysis by Mehrnaz Ahmadi, Maryam Rassouli, Mahin Gheibizadeh, Abbas Ebadi, Marziyeh Asadizaker

“…The study involvedin-depth semi-structured individual interviews with 20 individuals living with β-TM at a universityhospital in Ahvaz, Iran. …”
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Functional Diagnostic System for Multichannel Mine Lifting Machine Working in Factor Cluster Analysis Mode by Zimovets V. I., Shamatrin S. V., Olada D. E., Kalashnykova N. I.

“…The proposed algorithm allows performing factor cluster analysis in the case of structured feature vectors of several recognition classes. …”
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Human and Multi-Robot Collaboration in Indoor Environments: A Review of Methods and Application Potential for Indoor Construction Sites by Francis Xavier Duorinaah, Mathanraj Rajendran, Tae Wan Kim, Jung In Kim, Seulbi Lee, Seulki Lee, Min-Koo Kim

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