Healthy lifestyle in low-socioeconomic groups: expert views by Liza A. Hoveling, Manna A. Alma, Jeanet A. Landsman-Dijkstra, Nynke Smidt, Sijmen A. Reijneveld, Ute Bültmann, Marlou L. A. De Kroon

“…Our aims were to gain insight into the professionals’ perspectives on factors that influence the lifestyle of individuals with low SEP, and to identify promising approaches to reduce health inequalities.MethodsFocus group interviews and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 social workers (partially in training), health care and policy professionals. …”
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Incidence of complications during the initial years of formation of a cleft lip and palate service by Jose Mauro de Oliveira Squarisi, Victoria Franco Gonçalves, Filipe Bissoli, Julia Carvalho Kozelinski, Leonardo Assis Silvestrini, Luciana Aguiar Carneiro Araújo, Larissa Gomes Espinosa, Fernanda Coelho Ataydes Seabra

“…Conclusion: The incidence of complications during the initial years of structuring the service was similar to other studies in the literature.…”
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Electrospun Polycaprolactone (PCL) Nanofibers Induce Elongation and Alignment of Co-Cultured Primary Cortical Astrocytes and Neurons by Kayleigh Nutt, Zoe Dombros-Ryan, Ruxandra Birea, Emily Victoria Franks, Sarah Eastham, Morgan Godwin, Chris F. Adams, Divya Maitreyi Chari, Stuart Iain Jenkins

“…However, this multicellular model lacked cellular directionality/structural organization (unlike the highly organized cortical circuits in vivo). …”
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Amnioinfusion for the Management of Severe Oligohydramnios during the Second Trimester: A Retrospective Observational Study by Wei Gu, Xinrong Zhao, Yi Wu, Renyi Hua, Li Gao, Yanlin Wang

“…Conclusions: TA is a safe and valuable procedure for pregnant women with severe oligohydramnios in the second trimester that improved the detection rate of fetal structural anomalies. TA may lead to favorable outcomes in pregnancies without obvious fetal pathologies.…”
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Brand extension strategies and customer loyalty: Empirical evidence from fast-moving consumer goods companies by Banji Rildwan Olaleye, Tsediso Joseph Sekhampu, Joseph Nembo Lekunze, Ntseliseng Khumalo

“…This study investigated how brand trust mediates the effect of brand extension strategies on customer loyalty among people in Lagos State metropolis, Nigeria, who buy a variety of FMCG. Data were collected from 293 respondents via an online survey and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. …”
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Effect of Capacitive Radiofrequency on the Fibrosis of Patients with Cellulite by Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva, Priscila Arend Barichello, Melyssa Lima Medeiros, Waléria Cristina Miranda de Mendonça, Jung Siung Camel Dantas, Oscar Ariel Ronzio, Patricia Meyer Froes, Hassan Galadari

“…Cellulite is a type of lipodystrophy that develops primarily from an alteration in blood circulation or of the lymphatic system that causes structural changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue, collagen, and adjacent proteoglycans. …”
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How Do Nursing Students Perceive Care Towards the LGBTIQ+ Community? A Phenomenological Study on Sexual and Gender Diversity by Carlos Daniel Lemus Celin, Candy Laurine Suarez-Albor, Felice Curcio, Dhurata Ivziku, Olga Esther Hernandez Almanza, Mauro Giovanni Carta, Cesar Iván Avilés González

“…<b>Methods</b>: A qualitative phenomenological research-action study was conducted. Data were collected using a semi-structured face-to-face interview consisting of 23 questions. …”
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Assessing the impact of IFRS 9’s Expected Credit Loss model on capital allocation in Jordanian banks by Mohammad Fawzi Shubita, Faez Hlail Srayyih, Sinan Abdullah Harjan, Dua’a Shubita, Majd Munir Iskandrani

“…Each model exhibited strong explanatory power (R² values between 0.79 and 0.87), supporting the robustness of the results.These outcomes confirm that IFRS 9 has triggered a structural shift in how Jordanian banks manage capital and credit risk. …”
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Developing Effective Techniques for the Recognition of Shanghai Dialect Text by Yida Bao, Zheng Zhang, Mohammad Arifuzzaman, Tran Duc Le, Qi Li, Masuzyo Mwanza, Jiaqing Lin, Philippe Gaillard, Jiafeng Ye

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Copy-Move Forgery Detection Technique Using Graph Convolutional Networks Feature Extraction by Varun Shinde, Vineet Dhanawat, Ahmad Almogren, Anjanava Biswas, Muhammad Bilal, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Ateeq Ur Rehman

“…The aim to use GCN is due to its ability to improve the feature extraction process by utilizing the spatial and structural affiliation between elements in the digital images. …”
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Functional Outcome by Evaluation of DASH Score on Drop Hand Patient Treated with Jones’ Tendon Transfer: A Retrospective Study by Tito Sumarwoto, Seti Aji Hadinoto, Adhitya Indra Pradhana

“…Background: Drop hand, resulting from radial nerve injuries, causes functional and structural disabilities. Tendon transfer becomes the last option when nerve repair fails to achieve restoration. …”
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Bibliometric insights into molecular and bioinformatic research trends on ameloblastoma by Yoithapprabhunath Thuckanaickenpalayam Ragunathan, Ramdas Madhavan Nirmal, Supriya Kheur, Kumar Chandan Srivastava, Swetha Pasupuleti, Srichinthu Kenniyan Kumar, Armen A. Muradyan, Artak Heboyan

“…Novelty of study The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive bibliometric integration of bioinformatics and molecular perspectives, offering a structured roadmap for future ameloblastoma research. …”
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Utilization of valorised wood bark waste as an adsorbent for the uptake of Pb(II) ions by Salah Ud Din, Ibrahim Arogundade, Khairia Mohammed Al-Ahmary, Saedah R. Al-Mhyawi, Hamad AlMohamadi, Nuha Y. Elamin, Ibtehaj F. Alshdoukhi, Jawaher Saud Alrashood

“…Characterization using FT-IR, SEM-EDS, BET, and TGA confirmed structural and chemical modifications that improved Pb(II) uptake. …”
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Exploring the desire of Filipino engineering professionals to work abroad using the ECT-TPB Theory by Rex Revian A. Guste, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, John Francis T. Diaz, Maela Madel L. Cahigas, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing

“…This study considered an integrated theoretical model based on the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Expectation-Confirmation Theory (ECT) to analyze the factors influencing Filipino engineering professionals' aspirations to work overseas. Data were obtained from 256 engineers who worked abroad and analyzed using structural equation modeling. …”
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Analysis of asymmetry factors in the development of the EU tourism industry by Maxim Polyakov, Vladimir Bilozubenko, Natalia Nebaba, Maxim Korneyev, Yelyzaveta Saihak

“…The research methodology includes calculation of the asymmetry coefficient and cluster and classification analysis based on Eurostat data.At the first stage, 27 indicators were selected that characterize the structural proportions of the tourism industry and the intensity of tourism in the EU countries. …”
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Experiences and needs of older patients with stroke in China involved in rehabilitation decision-making: a qualitative study by Zining Guo, Sining Zeng, Keyu Ling, Shufan Chen, Ting Yao, Haihan Li, Ling Xu, Xiaoping Zhu

“…The participants participated in face-to-face, semi-structured, and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. …”
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Intimate partner violence in the context of infertility: voices from women seeking assisted reproductive technology treatment and clinicians’ perspectives by Yu Fu, Xueqi Sun, Kailibinuer Kayimu, Gong Chen, Yuanyuan Wang, Fan Yang

“…IPV screening, health education, and structural interventions should be introduced to prevent and mitigate this issue.…”
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Role of multimeric analysis of von Willebrand factor (VWF) in von Willebrand disease (VWD) diagnosis: Lessons from the PCM-EVW-ES Spanish project. by Almudena Pérez-Rodríguez, Javier Batlle, Irene Corrales, Nina Borràs, Ángela Rodríguez-Trillo, Esther Lourés, Ana Rosa Cid, Santiago Bonanad, Noelia Cabrera, Andrés Moret, Rafael Parra, María Eva Mingot-Castellano, Nira Navarro, Carmen Altisent, Rocío Pérez-Montes, Shally Marcellini, Ana Moreto, Sonia Herrero, Inmaculada Soto, Nuria Fernández Mosteirín, Víctor Jiménez-Yuste, Nieves Alonso, Aurora de Andrés Jacob, Emilia Fontanes, Rosa Campos, María José Paloma, Nuria Bermejo, Rubén Berrueco, José Mateo, Karmele Arribalzaga, Pascual Marco, Ángeles Palomo, Nerea Castro Quismondo, Belén Iñigo, María Del Mar Nieto, Rosa Vidal, María Paz Martínez, Reyes Aguinaco, Maria Tenorio, María Ferreiro, Javier García-Frade, Ana María Rodríguez-Huerta, Jorge Cuesta, Ramón Rodríguez-González, Faustino García-Candel, Manuela Dobón, Carlos Aguilar, Fernando Batlle, Francisco Vidal, María Fernanda López-Fernández

“…The multimeric analysis (MA) of plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) evaluates structural integrity and helps in the diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (VWD). …”
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A Robust Seamline Extraction Method for Large-Scale Orthoimages Using an Adaptive Cost A&#x002A; Algorithm by Zhonghua Hong, Zihao Zhang, Shangcheng Hu, Ruyan Zhou, Haiyan Pan, Shijie Liu, Qing Fu, Xiaohua Tong

“…Then, an improved A&#x002A; algorithm is employed to optimize the seamline, utilizing an adaptive obstacle threshold and structural similarity index to construct the heuristic function. …”
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Supporting Indigenous Family Caregivers of Children with Life-Threatening and Life-Limiting Illness in One Canadian Province: Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives by Jill M. G. Bally, Meridith Burles, Amaya Widyaratne, Victoria A. Spurr, Heather Hodgson-Viden, Roona Sinha

“…A purposive sample of 19 pediatric healthcare providers took part in semi-structured qualitative interviews or one focus group. …”
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