A review of circular RNAs in colorectal cancer: insights into biomarker discovery and therapeutic targeting by Sibin Nambidi, Karunakaran Bhuvaneswari Shruthi, Sujatha Padmanaban Kanimozhe, Antara Banerjee, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, Asim K. Duttaroy, Surajit Pathak

“…Circular RNAs (circRNAs), a subclass of endogenous ncRNAs characterized by their covalently enclosed loop structure, demonstrate greater stability than linear RNAs, making them potential candidates for clinical applications. …”
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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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Acceptability and Future Considerations for Telegenetic Counseling After the COVID Pandemic: Interviews with Genetic Counselors, Clinicians, and Patients by Meghan C. Martinez MPH, Nina Szwerinski MS, Su-Ying Liang PhD, Sharon Chan MPH, Monique de Bruin MD, Cheryl D. Stults PhD

“…We conducted 22 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with participants from all 3 groups between February 2022 and February 2023. …”
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Characterization and Expression Analysis of PUB Gene Family Involved in Drought Stress Response in Trifoliate Orange (<i>Poncirus trifoliata</i>) by Bobo Song, Sanpeng Jin, Xuchen Gong, Yong Liu, Dechun Liu, Li Yang, Wei Hu, Liuqing Kuang, Jie Song

“…Phylogenetic tree analysis indicated that 170 PUB proteins from trifoliate orange, <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i>, and tomato were clustered into five subfamilies. Gene structure, conserved domain, and motif analyses revealed diverse exon–intron and motif organizations of <i>PtrPUB</i> genes, suggesting potential functional differentiation among <i>PtrPUBs</i>. …”
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Consensus recommendations for the nutritional management of children with cancer in limited resource settings: a report from the International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutriti... by Karina Viani, Jullyana Alves, Erika Damasco-Avila, Mariana S. Murra, Judy Schoeman, Judy Schoeman, Michelle Walters, Elena J. Ladas

“…These resources provide structured detailed guidance on nutrition assessment, interventions, and the management of nutrition-related complications. …”
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The Role of Physical Activity in Managing Urological Health by Hubert Bigajski, Aleksandra Banaś, Maciej Michalik, Piotr Widera, Marta Handschuh, Olga Bilczewska, Justyna Helis, Wiktoria Janik, Paulina Jakubczyk, Aleksandra Buczek

“…Mechanisms include hormonal regulation, improved metabolic health, and reduced inflammation. Structured prehabilitation programs with pelvic floor muscle training optimize continence outcomes post-surgery. …”
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Small-Scale Farmers’ Uptake of Eco-Friendly Vegetable Production Practices in Enugu State, Nigeria. by Ikenna Charles Ukwuaba, Chiziterem Benita Nze, Ridwan Mukaila, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, Chukwuma Otum Ume, Emmanuel Ejiofor Omeje, Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah, Chris Nnamdi Onyekwe, Onyebuchi Jonathan Umeh

“… The rising demand for sustainable agriculture is driving a global shift toward eco-friendly vegetable production methods that prioritise human health and environmental protection Vegetables. however, the level of uptake of eco-friendly practices and their drivers are poorly understood, which prompts the current study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 randomly selected vegetable farmers in Enugu State. …”
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Evaluation Method of Pyroclastic Rock Reservoir Based on Gravel Parent Rock Composition by DONG Lei, LI Wentao, DING Yonghao, ZHANG Zhiguo, XIA Xue, PANG Jiarui, GAO Feng

“…As a result, the calculation accuracy of reservoir porosity parameters is low, the pore structure is complex, and fluid identification is difficult. …”
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Assessing Dentists’ knowledge and training needs in smoking cessation and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: a cross-sectional study in Kosovo by Zana Sllamniku Dalipi, Mirlinda Sopi Krasniqi, Donika Bajrami Shabani, Linda Dula

“…Most (63.0%) felt confident discussing e-cigarettes’ harmful effects, while only 36.5% were knowledgeable about advanced cessation methods, and 11.6% were familiar with structured intervention models like the 5As and 5Rs. …”
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ChatGPT Conversations on Oral Cancer: Unveiling ChatGPT's Potential and Pitfalls by Nikunj Maniyar, Gargi S. Sarode, Sachin C. Sarode, Shruti Thakkar

“…ChatGPT version 3.5 was used through a structured approach of submitting questions individually for evaluation. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of rehabilitation nursing training for clinical nurses based on the Kirkpatrick model by Manzhou Yang, Xiuying Zhang, Ruiyang Han, Xiao Ding, Runguo Gao, Qi Jing, Weiqin Cai, Anning Ma, Qianqian Gao, Hongmei Li

“…Four themes were extracted from the semi structured interviews: improving relevant capabilities, optimizing training, improving safety management awareness and crisis awareness, and expanding career development space. …”
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Post-graduate Teachers’ STEM Education Experiences and the Development of their 21st Century Skills: A Case Study of Two Higher Education Institutions in South Africa and Mauritius... by Ronicka Mudaly, Bongani P. Ndlovu, Tamirirofa Chirikure, Doras Sibanda, Merventharan Perumal Moodley, Fawzia Bibi Narod, Vickren Narrainsawmy

“…The first set of data was generated using a semi-structured questionnaire. To corroborate the questionnaire data, a sample of 5 postgraduate teachers was interviewed, forming the second data set. …”
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Going virtual for research training during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: e-SORT IT by Hayk Davtyan, Karapet Davtyan, Anthony D Harries, Anthony Reid, Garry Aslanyan, Mohammed Khogali, Rony Zachariah

“… The Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT) model has contributed to building research capacity and has produced evidence for improving public health program performance in countries with limited research capacity. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma Research and Development: Insights from Investor and Researcher Perspectives by Iakovos Kritikos, Andreas Sarantopoulos, Anastasios Roumeliotis, Julia Vasiliades, Ioannis Matsinas

“…This study investigates the role of AI investments in enhancing research efficiency, addressing implementation challenges, and shaping stakeholder perspectives. Via a structured explanatory research design, the study applies a quantitative methodology based on survey data collected from researchers, investors, and pharmaceutical executives across the USA and United Kingdom. …”
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Small-Scale Farmers’ Uptake of Eco-Friendly Vegetable Production Practices in Enugu State, Nigeria. by Ikenna Charles Ukwuaba, Chiziterem Benita Nze, Ridwan Mukaila, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, Chukwuma Otum Ume, Emmanuel Ejiofor Omeje, Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah, Chris Nnamdi Onyekwe, Onyebuchi Jonathan Umeh

“… The rising demand for sustainable agriculture is driving a global shift toward eco-friendly vegetable production methods that prioritise human health and environmental protection Vegetables. however, the level of uptake of eco-friendly practices and their drivers are poorly understood, which prompts the current study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 randomly selected vegetable farmers in Enugu State. …”
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Genomic characterization and insights into the belted coat pattern of a local, reconstituted pig population by Samira Giovannini, Maria Giuseppina Strillacci, Raffaella Milanesi, Caterina Altissimi, Massimo Biagetti, Francesca Maria Sarti

“…Genetic analyses were conducted to assess population structure and diversity, with comparisons made to other Italian pig breeds and wild boars. …”
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ATF7IP inhibits Sorafenib-induced ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma cells by inhibiting CYB5R2 transcription and stabilizing PARK7 protein by Yijie Su, Sirui Huang, Yang Duan, Liang Zhang, Shengyun Feng, Yingge Lv, Bei Lan, Chenghao Xuan

“…Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death, arises from the accumulation of lipid peroxides at toxic levels. …”
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The Islamic Microfinance System And Its Ultimate Impact On The Poor In Bauchi Metropolis In The Context Of Socio-Economic Challenges by Hashim Sabo Bello, Shamsuddeen Abubakar, Sunusi Abdulkadir Fateh

“…The authors of the article developed a structured questionnaire, the analysis of which allowed to analyze the attitude of citizens to Islamic microfinance services. …”
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Electrical Characteristics of Mesh-Type Floating Gate Transistors for High-Performance Synaptic Device Applications by Soyeon Jeong, Jaemin Kim, Hyeongjin Chae, Taehwan Koo, Juyeong Chae, Moongyu Jang

“…Individual floating gates with dimensions of 3 µm × 3 µm are arranged in an array configuration to form the floating gate structure. The Mesh-FGT is composed of an Al/Pt/Cr/HfO₂/Pt/Cr/HfO₂/SiO₂/SOI (silicon-on-insulator) stack. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship among healthcare workers in outpatient medical centers in Kenya: a qualitative... by Mary W. Kaniu, Wahu R. Gitaka, Rupali Jain, Ann N. Munyare, Rodney D. Adam, Aliza Monroe-Wise

“…Design: A qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews Setting: 12 private outpatient clinics in Kenya. …”
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