Integrating mindfulness and physical activity: a meta-analysis of mindful movement interventions for symptoms of anxiety and depression among university students by Xinjian Xu, Borhannudin Bin Abdullah, Shamsulariffin Bin Samsudin, Yongneng Tan

“…Mindful movement, defined as structured programs integrating mindfulness practice with physical movement, offers a holistic approach to reducing anxiety and depression, though its effectiveness and specific intervention differences—such as duration, delivery mode, and behavior change techniques—remain underexplored. …”
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Fishers' interactions with endangered “rhinorays” in Karimunjawa National Park, and factors influencing willingness to engage in pro‐conservation behavior by Faqih Akbar Alghozali, Ashma Hanifah, Muhammad Wiralaga Dwi Gustianto, Maula Nadia, Taufiq Qur'rohman, Kinanti Amalia Niloperbowo, Diah P. Suyanto, Muhammad Ichsan, Andhika Prasetyo, Mahardika Rizqi Himawan, Hollie Booth

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Development and usability testing of a preliminary web-based application for the clinical implementation of blood flow restriction: a mixed methods pilot study by Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Erich J. Petushek, Erich J. Petushek, John J. Durocher, John McDaniel, Steven J. Elmer

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Local Use of Mangroves on the Coast of Southeastern México by Carlos Alberto Martínez-Márquez, Ángel Sol Sánchez, Juan Manuel Zaldívar Cruz, Saúl Sánchez Soto, Nydia Del Rivero Bautista, Mario Manuel Aliphat Fernández

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Genetically Similar Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni Strains and Associated Phages Display Phenotypic and Genotypic Variation Across 35 Years by Katherine M. D'Amico-Willman, Prasanna Joglekar, David F. Ritchie, Amber M. Smith, Helena Heiberger, Alejandra I. Huerta

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Psychological, psychiatric, and behavioral sciences measurement scales: best practice guidelines for their development and validation by Alberto Stefana, Stefano Damiani, Umberto Granziol, Umberto Provenzani, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Eric A. Youngstrom, Eric A. Youngstrom, Eric A. Youngstrom, Paolo Fusar-Poli, Paolo Fusar-Poli, Paolo Fusar-Poli

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Acceptability and Implementation Challenges of Benzathine Penicillin G Secondary Prophylaxis for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study by Eshetie Melese Birru, Kevin T. Batty, Laurens Manning, Stephanie L. Enkel, Brioni R. Moore

“…Methodology: A descriptive qualitative study using semi-structured interview guides was conducted in four public hospitals in Ethiopia. …”
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Incidence of unintended pregnancies and pregnancy experience among adolescents living with perinatally-acquired HIV in West Africa: a mixed-method study by Désiré Lucien Dahourou, Clément Tisseron, Caroline Yonaba, Joël Djaha, Marie-Sylvie N’Gbeche, Corinne Moh, Kouakou Kouadio, Patricia Nindjin, François Eboua, Belinda Bouah, Karen Malateste, Jean-Claude Azani, Eulalie Kangah, Elisabeth Thio, Philippe Msellati, Julie Jesson, Valériane Leroy, for the IeDEA West-African Collaboration

“…We estimated the 18-month incidence rate of pregnancy per 100 woman-years (WY) among those older than 14 years at inclusion. In Abidjan, semi-structured interviews were also conducted with eight adolescents who became pregnant since their inclusion to report their pregnancy experience. …”
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Effects of 8-weeks of supplementation with a plant protein blend + creatine monohydrate on changes in maximal strength in resistance-trained males and females by Anthony M. Hagele, Kevin F. Holley, Alex C. Schrautemeier, James L. Tice, Joshua Iannotti, Joesi M. Krieger, Connor J. Gaige, Wyatt B. McLaughlin, Ralf Jäger, Chad M. Kerksick

“…Participants were randomly assigned (n = 15 each group) to supplement with either 48 g of a plant protein blend + creatine (PPCr), 48 g of a plant protein blend (PP), 49 g of whey protein (WP), or 48 g of a carbohydrate placebo (CHO) for 8 weeks, while following a 4-day per week structured resistance training program. Strength was assessed using the hex bar deadlift 1RM (HBDL) and bench press 1RM (BP) at Week 0 and Week 8. …”
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Pet Dog Choice in Hong Kong and Mainland China: Exploring Owners’ Motivations, Behaviours, and Perceptions by Hei Tung Yim, Kate Jade Flay, Omid Nekouei, Paulo Vinicius Steagall, Julia A. Beatty

“…To address this knowledge gap, a structured online questionnaire was developed to investigate the motivations, behaviours, perceptions, and demography of owners acquiring dogs. …”
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Exploring nursing intern students’ experiences of stress and resilience during internship using photovoice by Eddieson Pasay-an, Sahar Rafdan Alsharani, Sumathi Robert Shanmugam, Reem Humaidi Alalawi, Maha Sanat Alreshidi, Nojoud Abdullah Alrashidi, Analita Gonzales, Jeneth Gutierrez, Benito Areola Jr., Ferdinand Gonzales, Allen Joshua Dominguez

“…After taking these photographs, the participants engaged in individual and group semi-structured interviews discussing the photos and narratives. …”
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Understanding the Roles of over 65-Year-Old Male and Female Carers: A Comparative Analysis of Informal Caregiving by Purificación Ballester, Clara Pérez-Esteve, Alicia Sánchez-García, Eva Gil-Hernández, Mercedes Guilabert, José Joaquín Mira

“…The caregivers completed a comprehensive semi-structured interview, which included items from the Zarit Brief Scale (seven items) to assess caregiver burden and questions about their caregiving responsibilities, training, and experience, as well as the self-perceived frequency of medication errors. …”
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Awareness and Practice of Forensic Dentistry among Private Dental Practitioners in Panipat District by Manoj Kumar, Sanjeet Singh, Paramjit Singh, Kanika Sharma, Deepti Jawa Singh

“…The findings highlight the need for structured training programs and awareness campaigns to improve forensic dental practices, thereby enhancing their role in legal and criminal investigations in India. …”
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Health Status After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Literature Review by Mădălin Bulzan, Florica Voiță-Mekeres, Simona Cavalu, Gheorghe Szilagyi, Gabriel Mihai Mekeres, Lavinia Davidescu, Călin Tudor Hozan

“…The early implementation of tailored, multidisciplinary perioperative pathways—including structured rehabilitation programs, routine psychological screening and intervention, nutritional counseling for weight management, and active family involvement—may optimize functional recovery, reduce complications, and maximize long-term QoL in patients undergoing THA. …”
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The impact of FinTech literacy on digital entrepreneurial intentions: Exploring crowdfunding, blockchain, and AI through a social cognitive career theory lens by Sy Long Pham, Anh Duc Do, Dieu Linh Ha, Mai Van Trinh, Anh Duc Le, Thi Phuong Hien Tran

“…Research Design & Methods: The conceptual model was analysed using structural equation modelling with the bootstrapping method based on data from a sample of 978 university students in Vietnam. …”
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The prevalence of symptomatic COVID-19 infection among pregnant women and its relationship with pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective review of the medical records in North East Iran by Farangis Sharifi, Hamideh Jafari, Marzieh. Rakhshkhorshid, Tahereh Zahedifard, Ehsan Mousa Farkhani, Ali Taghipour, Robab Latifnejad Roudsari

“…A self-structured and valid checklist containing demographic characteristics, medical records, nutritional patterns, data on pregnancy-neonatal outcomes and data related to COVID-19 was used to collect data. …”
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Evaluation of lateral and axial forces in atrophic maxilla with angled pterygoid implant using three dimensional finite element analysis by Thair Mahroq, Ahmet Arslan, İbrahim Mutlu, Zakaria Al Joulaji

“…This research concluded that an angle of 85° exhibits the minimum stress and strain effects on the surrounding bone tissue and the implant's structural integrity.…”
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Health outcomes of lifestyle treatment for patients with obesity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic—a retrospective pre-post study by Sadegh Alizadeh, Sophie Grindheim, Christian A. Klöckner, Christian A. Klöckner, Ingrid S. Følling, Ingrid S. Følling

“…BackgroundIn Norway, one treatment option for patients with obesity has been a multi-component lifestyle program with a continuous stay at rehabilitation centers. …”
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Unmet psychological needs underlying mobile phone dependence among medical undergraduates: a qualitative study based on the basic psychological needs theory by Jun Chen, Jun Chen, Yanxia Guo, Ruiyu Huang, Gang Liu, Baolu Zhang

“…Our study aimed to explore the unmet psychological needs underlying mobile phone dependence among medical undergraduates from the Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT) perspective through interviews.MethodsFifteen undergraduate medical students exhibiting mobile phone dependence were recruited through purposive sampling for in-depth, semi-structured interviews at a medical university in China. …”
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An unusual mortality event for bottlenose dolphins links to altered diets resulting from ecological changes by Megan K. Stolen, Wendy Noke Durden, Teresa Jablonski, Graham A. J. Worthy, Richard Paperno, Charles A. Jacoby

“…These reductions in key structural habitats preceded changes in ratios of stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes in samples of muscle from stranded dolphins. …”
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