Adapting MOVED as a web-based moral elevation intervention for veterans with PTSD: Using feedback from a pilot trial and subject matter experts by Adam P. McGuire, Alexander Riera, Xrystyan Lascano

“…Background: Alternative, easily accessible treatment options are needed to aid efforts to address the negative effects of PTSD among veterans. …”
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Assessing crop production and rotation economically, environmentally and nutritionally in the Republic of Ireland by M. Merlo, C. Buckley, T. Hennessy, J. O’Mahony

“…The importance of finding alternative protein sources to partially replace dietary meat intake has been emphasised. …”
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Pengembangan Model Permainan Atletik Anak Dalam Pembelajaran Gerak Dasar Lari Bagi Siswa Berkebutuhan Khusus (Tunarungu) Di SLB Negeri Kabupaten Karawang by Akhmad Dimyati

“…Produk yang dihasilkan dari penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai alternative penyampaian materi pembelajaran atletik nomor lari pada siswa Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa. …”
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A case series of VATS intrapericardial pneumonectomy: a bi-centric experience by Güntuğ Batıhan, Kenan Can Ceylan

“…Conclusions VATS intrapericardial pneumonectomy offers a viable alternative to traditional open surgery for patients with large or locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, providing enhanced visualization, reduced postoperative pain, and faster recovery. …”
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A randomized controlled study of auricular point acupressure to manage chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: Study protocol. by Nada Lukkahatai, Michael V Nguyen, Jingyu Zhang, Yu-Min Cho, Chitchanok Benjasirisan, Heijingzi Monica Jia, Claudia M Campbell, Jennifer Kawi, Hulin Wu, Hongyu Wang, Rupsikha Bora, Johannes Thrul, Constance M Johnson, Thomas J Smith

“…Auricular point acupressure (APA), a non-invasive and non-pharmacological alternative, has shown potential for alleviating the pain, numbness, and tingling associated with CIN. …”
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Susceptibility Pattern of Tetracycline-Resistant Salmonella Species to other Antibiotics and some Plant Extracts by Asmau Nna Sulaiman, Auwalu Halliru Arzai, Dalha Wada Taura

“… • The development of alternative therapeutic strategies to combat antibiotic-resistant Salmonella species is suggested. …”
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Aglomerante puzolánico formado por cal y ceniza de paja de caña de azúcar: la influencia granulométrica de sus componentes en la actividad aglomerante Pozzolanic binder constituted... by Lesday Martínez Fernández, Rafael Quintana Puchol, José Fernando Martirena Hernández

“…The evolution of the setting process of this binary blend was assessed, and it appears as an alternative mineral active addition to cement. The statistical parameters of granulometric curves of the lime, the cane straw ash and the pozzolanic blend (lime: ash = 3:7) provide criteria for mixing the blend components fitting the small grains (<9um) in the voids formed by bigger grains (45 um). …”
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Different keratoconus definitions can lead to substantial prevalence disparities in population-based studies by Hasan Shabani, Bart T. H. van Dooren, Magda A. Meester-Smoor, Annette A. J. M. Geerards, Caroline C. W. Klaver, Wishal D. Ramdas

“…Interestingly, 6(60%) patients were unaware of having keratoconus. Applying nine alternative definitions from similar screening studies produced prevalence estimates ranging from 0.19 to 9.29% in the same cohort. …”
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“Crisscross” Approach: An Unconventional Technique for Simultaneous Antegrade and Retrograde Catheterization through Femoral Access by Siju T Abraham, Vishnu Motukuru, Vivek Anand, KB Sumanth Raj

“…Flip techniques have been successfully deployed as an alternative to crossover approach to deal with concomitant iliac artery and infrainguinal lesions. …”
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Green Space and Child Weight Status: Does Outcome Measurement Matter? Evidence from an Australian Longitudinal Study by Taren Sanders, Xiaoqi Feng, Paul P. Fahey, Chris Lonsdale, Thomas Astell-Burt

“…Greener neighbourhoods appear beneficial to alternative child weight status measures, particularly among boys.…”
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Is low-value care for persistent musculoskeletal pain more common in rural than urban areas? A scoping review by Kara Harris, Alejandra Lopera-Escobar, Georgina Luscombe, Paulo Ferreira, Carlos Mesa-Castrillon

“…Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy, inappropriate pharmacotherapy and complementary and alternative medicine, were more common in rural compared to urban areas. …”
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Research Hotspots and Trends in Acupuncture for Cancer:A bibliometric analysis from 2004 to 2024 by Ji Z, Niu H, He A, Li K, Jia J, Zhang M, Liu G

“…Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed four distinct clusters: “Alternative and Complementary Medicine for Cancer”, “Acupuncture for cancer-related fatigue and pain”, “Acupressure for anxiety, depression, and insomnia”, “Improving quality of life for breast cancer patients”. …”
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Chitosan-Based Polyion Multilayer Coating on NPK Fertilizer as Controlled Released Fertilizer by Yuni Kusumastuti, Alit Istiani, Rochmadi, Chandra Wahyu Purnomo

“…On the other hand, the modification of the arrangement of chitosan-alginate layers showed that the fertilizer with the alternating layer arrangement (CA)5 was able to optimally increase the compressive strength. …”
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Spinach powder as soil conditioner enhances physiochemical properties of soil and growth characteristics of Solanum melongena by Hifza Javed, shazia Iram, Barira Bilal, Tehreem Tassawar

“…Spinach powder-amended soil significantly improved the plant morphological characteristics like stem height, root length and able to produce more flowers and mature fruits as compared to compost-amended soil and control soil.Conclusion The use of spinach in powder and liquid concoction was a suitable alternative to chemical fertilizers. It was able to deliver all major macro- and micronutrients to soil thus improving the fertility and has significant impact on plant growth and yield.…”
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The influence of cognitive flexibility on research abilities among medical students: cross-section study by Sarah S. Almutawa, Norah A. Alshehri, Abdulrahman A. AlNoshan, Nasser M. AbuDujain, Khaled S. Almutawa, Ahmed S. Almutawa

“…We judged cognitive flexibility highest in the willingness to shift to possible alternatives and lowest in the use of acquired knowledge in practical contexts. …”
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Assessment of Vascular Change Using Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: A New Theory Explains Central Visual Loss in Behcet’s Disease by Thanapong Somkijrungroj, Sritatath Vongkulsiri, Wijak Kongwattananon, Peranut Chotcomwongse, Sasivarin Luangpitakchumpol, Korrawan Jaisuekul

“…Conclusions. OCTA is an alternative noninvasive method to monitor macular ischemia in Behcet. …”
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GENOME POLITICS: STRATEGY AND TACTICS by Jonas Rubikas

“…For better realization of information in some cases the genome changes the usual way of expression, that is, the genome uses some tactical approaches: at the DNA level - restructuring of the genome (mating type in yeasts, sex determination in some flies and worms, V(D)J recombination in immunoglobulin genes in human B lymphocytes); at the RNA level - gene splicing, alternative and self splicing, RNA editing; at the protein level - protein splicing. …”
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Thumb Arthrodesis in The Arthritis Cases: A Scoping Review by Ghifar Akbar, Viskasari Pintoko Kalanjati, Teddy Heri Wardhana

“…The limited number of articles may be attributed to the research cycle, shifting focus, and alternative treatments. With increased healthcare access and osteoarthritis prevalence, more people will seek treatment, potentially leading to increased arthrodesis procedures. …”
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Soil fertility and nutrient uptake of rice influenced by plant growth promoting microbes, seaweed extract and humic acid fortified in situ rice residue compost by Prabhu Vijayakumar, Singaravel Ramaiyan, Ramakichenin Alias Balagandhi Balasubramanian

“…In situ composting is considered as a potential alternative to destruction of crop residues. Moreover, fortification of crop residue with beneficial microbes and bio stimulants increase the availability of nutrients which constitutes an integral component in sustainable agriculture.The objective was to evaluate the effect of in situ rice residue compost fortification with PGPM consortia, humic acid and seaweed extract on the soil nutrient availability and uptake by rice. …”
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A Metallo-Dielectric Groove Gap Waveguide Slotted Array Antenna With Hybrid Glide-Symmetric Holes &#x0026; &#x201C;Mushroom&#x201D;-Type Metasurfaces by Panagiotis Petroutsos, Stavros Koulouridis

“…As an effect, this design reduces mutual coupling between parallel slotted array antennas and provides a more compact structure compared to alternative decoupling methods such as vertical corrugation slots, or horn types. …”
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