Improving medication adherence to endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: a mixed-methods systematic review of effective communication strategies for healthcare providers by M.A.A. Smits, L.H. Mammatas, L. Schoonhoven, S.C.J.M. Vervoort

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Mapping regional implementation of ‘Making Every Contact Count’: mixed-methods evaluation of implementation stage, strategies, barriers and facilitators of implementation by Gregory Maniatopoulos, Tracy Finch, Deborah Harrison, Catherine Haighton, Jill Harland, Rob Wilson, Angela M Rodrigues, Craig Robson, Bethany Nichol, Caroline Charlton, Beckie Gibson, Emma Giles, Denise Orange

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CXCL8, MMP1, MMP2, and FN1 Gene Expression and Tumor Extension in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients: A Cross-sectional Study by Rahmat Cahyanur, Cosphiadi Irawan, Lisnawati Lisnawati, Marlinda Adham, Achmad Fauzi Kamal, Ahmad R. Handoyo Utomo, Mardiah Suci Hardianti, Muchtaruddin Mansyur, Thariqah Salamah

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Methodology System and Application of Technology Foresight on China's Engineering Science and Technology Toward 2040 by Xiaoji Zhou, Yongwei Zhang, Shoulei Ma, Li Sun, Tingfeng Huang, Shengkai Sun, Xinyi Chen, Wenjiang Zheng, Yufei Liu

“…Following the idea of emphasizing demand traction and vision drive as well as combining expert judgment and multi-source big data intelligent analysis, this study designed a methodology system, developed the intelligent Support System (iSS) for strategic studies on engineering science and technology, and constructed a standardized process centered on experts, supported by data, and facilitated by interaction, thus to push forward the implementation of the technology foresight. …”
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Improved performance indicators and institutional setup for more viable compost production from municipal solid waste in Sri Lanka by A. Manipura, P. Drechsel, H.M.L.C. Jayawardhana, R. Shanmugapriya, N.R. Mannapperuma, H.S.I. Jayatilleke

“…To address these significant performance variations observed among the stations, a monitoring and evaluation framework is proposed based on four composite key performance indicators (KPIs): General Facility Management Index (GFMI), Composting Process Management Index (CPMI), Compost Quality Index (CQI), and Cost Recovery Index (CRI). …”
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THE REFLECTIVE COMPONENT OF IMPLEMENTING A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH TO LEARNING AS A PREVENTIVE TOOL AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT OF FATIGUE IN STUDENTS DURING FIELD PRACTICUM by Tetiana I. Miyer, Olga V. Kotenko, Borys І. Palamar, Svitlana P. Palamar, Hennadii L. Bondarenko, Nataliia V. Vyshnivska, Oleksandra V. Shkurenko

“…The methods of theoretical analysis of scientific sources and the method of generalization of empirical data were used. …”
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Grain Size Effects on Visible and Near-infrared (0.35–2.5 μm) Laboratory Spectra of Rare Meteorite Classes by K. I. Ridenhour, V. Reddy, A. Battle, D. Cantillo, N. C. Pearson, J. A. Sanchez

“…Linking near-Earth asteroids to associated meteorites can be a challenging process for many reasons, one being grain size differences. …”
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Feasibility of Developing Reed Stems as a Checkerboard Barrier to Stabilize Shifting Sands by Maryam Bagherpour, Salman Zare, Mohammadreza Ekhtesasi, Aliakbar Nazari Samani, Masoumeh Salehi morkani, Ghasem Ghoohestani, Majid Akhshi

“…Sand transport by erosive winds is a common wind process in arid and semi-arid regions, and it has become a widespread global problem. …”
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Distinctive features of somatometric indicators of women of the first period of mature age with different types of posture by Vitalii Kashuba, Oksana Samoiliuk, Vitaly Usychenko, Serhii Lopatskyi, Yuriy Krykun

“…The tasks defined in the course of the study were solved using generally accepted methods: theoretical analysis of scientific literature on the selected research topic, the Torso program was used to determine the types of posture, anthropometry. …”
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Psychological Features of 7-8 Grade Students Interaction with Hypertext: A Theoretical and Experimental Study Using an Eye Tracker by N.A. Borisenko, A.A. Ganicheva, K.V. Mironova, S.V. Shishkova

“…<strong>Conclusions.</strong> In the process of reading, teenagers used not the F-pattern, but the commitment pattern. …”
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Factor Affecting Insomnia in Ischemic Stroke Patients by Agustina Fajarini, Mukhlisa Mukhlisa, Sri Handayani, Pinto Desti Ramadhoni, Irfannuddin Irfannuddin

“…Highlight: • Insomnia is prevalent in ischemic stroke patients and can hinder the recovery process. • Stroke patients have a higher prevalence of insomnia and related symptoms than the general population…”
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Cortical activation and functional connectivity during different attention tasks using functional near-infrared spectroscopy in middle-aged and elderly people by Lijuan Ding, Yiru Zhang, Youshu Xie, Yongzhi He, Yunyun Wang, Jiachun Lu, Rizhao Pang, Wenchun Wang, Zhesi Chen

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Experiences with a guided trauma-focused internet- and mobile-based intervention: a qualitative study of youth’s perspectives by Christina Schulte, Cedric Sachser, Rita Rosner, David Daniel Ebert, Anna-Carlotta Zarski

“…Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and analyzed using deductive-inductive content analysis. Independent coding resulted in good agreement (κ = .76).Results: 20 themes were identified and organised under nine dimensions: participation motivation and expectations; recruitment process; treatment adherence and everyday use of therapeutic exercises; trauma processing; non-trauma processing intervention components; technology, structure, and design of the IMI; human support; individual fit; and active factors and efficacy. …”
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Non-traditional lipid biomarkers in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: pathophysiological mechanisms and strategies to address residual risk by Cong Wang, Haifeng Fu, Hao Xu, Handong Yang, Xinwen Min, Wenwen Wu, Wenwen Wu, Zhixin Liu, Dongfeng Li, Yun Dong, Jun Chen, Jun Chen

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3D modeling to predict vascular involvement in resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma by Sguinzi R, Vidal J, Poroes F, Bartolucci DA, Litchinko A, Gossin E, Fingerhut A, Toso C, Buhler L, Egger B

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Integrating internationally qualified nurses: a qualitative exploration of nurse managers’ influence from nurses’ experiences by Catharina Roth, Amanda Breckner, Katja Krug, Cornelia Mahler, Michel Wensing, Sarah Berger

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Outcomes of coronoid-first repair through an anterior approach in patients with terrible triad injury of the elbow: a prospective study with a minimum 2-year follow-up by Wen-Chieh Chang, Ming-Fai Cheng, Kuei-Hsiang Hsu, Yu-Ping Su

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Patients’ trajectory from tooth loss to dental rehabilitation and living with implant-supported dentures – a qualitative interview study by Gabriele Müller-Mundt, Philipp-Cornelius Pott, Lara Prinz, Simone Schaumann, Meike Stiesch, Nils Schneider, Franziska A. Herbst

“…Conclusions Dental implants are generally viewed as preferred option for oral rehabilitation. …”
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Manchester’s health deal: Is devolution truly beneficial for the region? by Louise Dalingwater 

“…The impetus to devolve power to regional health and social care partners is part of a general process towards devolution and decentralisation in the UK. …”
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Development and Validation of a Procedure for the Quantitative Determination of Residual Organic Solvents in Allergen Preparations by GC by R. A. Bubenchikov, E. I. Sakanyan, N. V. Zubkova, V. P. Dobrynin, S. V. Goriainov, F. Hajjar, E. A. Platonov, D. I. Pisarev, R. A. Abramovich

“…The analysis of allergen preparations was carried out in accordance with the methodology. …”
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