Destination Buzzers: Netnographying Digital Nomads by Ioulia Poulaki, Eirini Vlassi, Eleni Mavragani, Eleftheria Chatzimichali, Andreas Papatheodorou

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Factors Associated with Caregiver Burden in Families of Patients with Palliative and Chronic Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study by Haroen H, Juniarti N, Sari CWM, Prista Sari S, Arovah NI, Pardosi JF, Wibowo DA

“…At the same time, feelings of not being optimal enough in providing care were the statement most frequently acknowledged by caregivers.Conclusion: Psychosocial and structural factors influence caregiver burden. These findings highlight the need for integrated interventions, including psychosocial support, financial security, and caregiver education, to mitigate burden in this population.Keywords: caregiver burden, chronic illness, family caregiver, palliative care…”
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Did we create brave spaces? A realist evaluation report on simulation-based faculty development workshop in equity, diversity, inclusivity, and Indigenous reconciliation by X. Catherine Tong, Sonaina Chopra, Hannah Jordan, Matthew Sibbald, Aaron Geekie-Sousa, Sandra Monteiro

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Assessing clinical associate students’ views on learning opportunities and involvement during primary health care placements: a mixed methods study in Tshwane by Sanele Ngcobo, Murray Louw, Luvuyo Bayeni, Edith Madela-Mntla

“…To address challenges such as high workload areas where students feel like employees, insufficient teaching, lack of staff awareness, limited learning in low-volume clinics, and disrupted rotations requires, structured rotations, enhanced preceptor training, and improved communication between programs and clinical sites are essential.…”
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Computer Literacy and Utilization of Health Information Technology in Nurses\' Documentation and Plan of Care by Sittie Ariefah J. Abdulkhaled, Hamdoni K. Pangandaman

“…Data were collected using a structured researcher-made instrument that assessed computer literacy and HIT utilization. …”
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Impact of on-field repeated sprint training on aerobic fitness and anaerobic performance in football athletes: A matched-pair design. by Ramita Gupta, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Ankita Sharma, Shweta Sharma, Abdul Rahim Shaik, Mohamed K Seyam, Shahid Raza, Mastour Saeed Alshahrani, Batool Abdulelah Alkhamis, Hani Hassan Alnakhli, Lama Moraya Alsalm, Fuzail Ahmad, Irshad Ahmad

“…The experimental group completed a structured four-week RST program, while the control group continued routine football training involving technical, tactical, and endurance drills. …”
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Substantiation of the necessity to develop a competency model of training specialist in pharmacy on the basis of intellectual educational system by V. O. Demchenko, O. A. Ryzhov, N. A. Ivankova

“…The study was conducted using the methods of semantic evaluation of legal and scientific documents, comparison, systemic and structural logical analysis. Results and discussion. …”
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Dancing Towards Stability: The Therapeutic Potential of Argentine Tango for Balance and Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…However, the small sample sizes of included studies and the heterogeneity in intervention durations limit the generalizability of findings. AT may serve as a structured rehabilitative approach for improving mobility and psychosocial outcomes in PD and could be integrated into community-based or clinical rehabilitation programs.…”
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Characterization of Biocalcium Microparticles from Saltwater Crocodile (<i>Crocodylus porosus</i>) Bone and Their Potential for Enhancing Fish Bologna Quality by Theeraphol Senphan, Natthapong Mungmueang, Supatra Karnjanapratum, Sutee Wangtueai, Akkasit Jongjareonrak, Suthasinee Yarnpakdee

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A Qualitative Study of the Emotional and Decision-Making Experiences of Mothers Whose Daughter Undergoes Assisted Reproductive Technology with Donor Sperm by Wei Q, Yang X, Hong X, He Y, Fan Z, Wang Z

“…The findings will provide a basis for developing clinical education programs and optimising family decision support systems.Methods: Mothers of 12 female patients undergoing donor sperm assisted reproduction at a A-grade tertiary care reproductive center were selected for semi-structured interviews from January 2025 to March 2025, and Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis was used to distil themes and report them according to COREQ guidelines.Results: Three core themes and nine sub-themes were identified: (1) the complex emotions of knowing that the daughter’s spouse was azoospermia and would need to use donor sperm to conceive, including shock and anger, rationality and tolerance, as well as secret joy and relief; and (2) the multiple concerns about the future relationship between the daughter and her family: the uncertainty of the treatment process and outcome; the potential risk to privacy; the potential impact on the future marital relationship; and the psychological challenge of the identity of the offspring. (3) Comprehensive support and protection for the daughter: manifested in accompaniment to the clinic and financial support, protection of privacy and expectation of sperm selection.Conclusion: The mother’s emotional experience of female patients using donor sperm in assisted reproductive technology (ART) presents complexity and multiplicity, and has a potential impact on the decision-making process of the couple. …”
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Compliance with iron-folate supplementation among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Mirkat Taye, Temesgen Mohammed, Wondimagegn Taye, Mustefa Glagn, Manaye Yihune

“…Methods A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted among 604 systematically selected pregnant women from April 1 to 30, 2022, using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social determinants of tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Yeshewas Abaynew, Ahmed Ali, Girma Taye

“…Key informants and in-depth interviews were conducted among healthcare workers and patients with TB, respectively. A semi-structured interview guide was used. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. …”
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Proactive approaches to preventing postpartum depression in non-depressive pregnant women: a comprehensive scoping review by Nga Thi Nguyen, Nga Thi Nguyen, Supa Pengpid

“…Psychoeducational and mindfulness-based interventions consistently reduce PPD risk, particularly when delivered in structured, theory-driven formats and incorporating family support. …”
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A Systematic Review of Maternal and Child Health Policies in Addressing Stunting: Trends and Challenges by Pratiwi Ramlan, Phill Sukri, Muh. Tang Abdullah, Muhammad Akmal Ibrahim, Jamaluddin Ahmad, Khaeriyad Adri

“…Data analysis from various studies emphasized the importance of evidence-based strategies that combine medical interventions with structural, social and economic transformation. Conclusion: In conclusion, this review emphasizes the importance of collaboration between various sectors, including health, education, and agriculture, in addressing stunting. …”
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Development of a Holistic Nursing Model Based on Transcultural Nursing to Improve the Quality of Life of Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus by Ni Wayan Suniyadewi, Yuni Sufyanti Arief, Ninuk Dian Kurniawati, I Dewa Ayu Rismayanti, Ni Wayan Trisnadewi, Iswatun Iswatun

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Patient characteristics associated with their level of twelve-step attendance prior to entry into treatment for substance use disorders by Marc Galanter, William L. White, Michael L. Dennis, Brooke Hunter, Lora Passetti, Dan Lustig

“…Abstract Background The availability of the fellowships of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous in community settings is extensive and patients admitted to treatment programs for substance use disorder may therefore have previously attended meetings of these two Twelve Step (TS) programs. …”
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Entry to practice physiotherapy students’ use of the international IFOMPT cervical framework to inform clinical reasoning: a qualitative case study design by Katie L. Kowalski, Heather Gillis, Paul Parikh, Katherine Henning, Jackie Sadi, Alison Rushton

“…Participants (students enrolled in an entry to practice physiotherapy program) learned about the Framework through standardized teaching. …”
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Exploring Features and Products in E-Commerce on Consumers Behavior Using Cognitive Affective by Pahrudin Pahrudin, Rezzy Eko Caraka, Li-Wei Liu, Prana Ugiana Gio, Nur Anita Yunikawati, Bens Pardamean

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HIV risk screening and HIV testing among orphans and vulnerable children in community settings in Tanzania: Acceptability and fidelity to lay-cadre administration of the screening... by Michelle M Gill, Ola Jahanpour, Roland van de Ven, Asheri Barankena, Peris Urasa, Gretchen Antelman

“…Research staff used structured observation checklists to capture if screening questions were asked or reworded by CCW. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Prediction of First Trimester Down Syndrome Risk in East Asian Populations by Chen YT, Chen GJ, Lin YS

“…Yen-Tin Chen,1,2 Gina Jinna Chen,3 Yu-Shiang Lin1 1In-Service Master Program in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; 3Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yu-Shiang Lin, In-Service Master Program in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City, 110, Taiwan, Email eriklin@tmu.edu.twPurpose: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality in newborns, often leading to developmental delays and congenital structural anomalies. …”
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