Factors affecting knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards basic life support in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan: a cross-sectional analysis by Umair Hayat, Ali Ahmad, Samar Hasnain, Jehan Hussan, Laiba Khan, Shabir Muhammad, Khkula Kamal, Sawaira, Areej Abbasi, Muhammad Akhlaq, Khizar Ahmad

“…Objective This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards basic life support (BLS) in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, and to investigate the factors affecting them.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting This study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan.Participants 201 healthcare professionals were recruited for this study through simple convenience sampling which included house officers (HOs), trained medical officers, postgraduate residents, professors, specialty registrars and nurses. …”
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‘I really feel like I am ageing early’: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived experience of young adults with life-limiting conditions (YALLC) by Poh Heng Chong, Xiangyi Chen, Zhi Zheng Yeo, Celene Ting, Ya Nee Poh, Qishun Raymond Ang

“…Contextual understanding and identified gaps from this study will guide affirmative strategies to improve quality of life among a growing cohort.…”
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Environmental Assessment of the Life Cycle of Bovine Compound Feeds from a Feed Milling Plant in a Large Commercial Farm in Wielkopolska Region, Poland by Jerzy Bieńkowski, Małgorzata Holka

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Genome Sequencing Providing Molecular Evidence of Tetrapolar Mating System and Heterothallic Life Cycle for Edible and Medicinal Mushroom <i>Polyporus umbellatus</i> Fr. by Shoujian Li, Youyan Liu, Liu Liu, Bing Li, Shunxing Guo

“…This research clarifies the heterothallic life cycle of <i>P. umbellatus</i>. The findings of this study are expected to facilitate advancements in genetic research, breeding development, strain improvement, and the industry of <i>P. umbellatus</i>.…”
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Hemorrhagic Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis (LETM) as a First Presentation of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD): A Case Report and Literature Review by Shima Jahani, Fateme Jamshidi, Abdorreza Naser Moghadasi

Subjects: “…longitudinally extensive transverse myelitishemorrhagic LETM…”
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Advances in Hemodynamic Analysis in Cardiovascular Diseases Investigation of Energetic Characteristics of Adult and Pediatric Sputnik Left Ventricular Assist Devices during Mock Circulation Support by Alexander A. Pugovkin, Aleksandr G. Markov, Sergey V. Selishchev, Leonie Korn, Marian Walter, Steffen Leonhardt, Leo A. Bockeria, Olga L. Bockeria, Dmitry V. Telyshev

“…In the present paper, we describe in detail the interaction between the left ventricle (LV) and our Sputnik left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). …”
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Effects of Dental Rehabilitation under General Anesthesia on Children’s Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Using Proxy Short Versions of OHRQoL Instruments by Ziad D. Baghdadi

“…To examine the impact of comprehensive dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children using short form versions of the Parental-Caregivers Perceptions questionnaire (P-CPQ) and Family Impact Scale (FIS). …”
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“Sleepless nights are a daily reality for us” how women experiencing homelessness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia describe street life: a photovoice study by Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Mats Målqvist, Hannah Bradby, Yemane Berhane, Dagmawit Tewahido, Dagmawit Tewahido, Sibylle Herzig van Wees, Sibylle Herzig van Wees

“…In this study, women’s street life was characterised by numerous unfavourable aspects, including unmet needs, human rights violations, social exclusions, substance use, and child protection issues. …”
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Adsorption isotherms in roasted specialty coffee (Coffea arabica L.): Dataset and statistical tools for optimizing storage conditions and enhancing shelf lifeMendeley Data by Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

“…These tools offer valuable insights for researchers, coffee producers, and decision-makers in computing critical parameters related to roasted specialty coffee's shelf life, determining optimal packaging materials, and understanding the hygroscopic properties of coffee. …”
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Association of Self-Reported Weight Change and Quality of Life, and Exercise and Weight Management Behaviors Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The SHIELD Study by Susan Grandy, Kathleen M. Fox, Debbra D. Bazata

“…This study examined the association between self-reported weight change and quality of life, and exercise and weight management behaviors among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Sensitivity of Service Life Extension and CO2 Emission due to Repairs by Silane Treatment Applied on Concrete Structures under Time-Dependent Chloride Attack by Aruz Petcherdchoo

“…This paper presents sensitivity of service life extension and CO2 emission due to silane (alkyltriethoxysilane) treatment on concrete structures under time-dependent chloride attack. …”
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Longest Known Survivor With HeartMate II Continuous‐Flow Left Ventricular Assist System—A Case Report of the 16‐Year Success Story by Yamane Chawa, Mhd Baraa Habib, Ammar Chapra, Salah Elbdri

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Anomalous Left Coronary Artery Connected to the Pulmonary Artery in a 15-Year-Old Girl: Case Report and Discussion on Secondary Prevention of Sudden Death by Jérémy Laïk, Virginie Fouilloux, Philippe Aldebert, Linda Koutbi, Jérôme Hourdain, Philippe De Swardt, Fabrice Tiger, Anne Bellemain-Appaix, François Bernasconi, Laurent Jacq

“…Background. Anomalous left coronary artery connected to the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital heart disease. …”
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The disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), prevalence and incidence of scabies, 1990-2021: A systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. by Jiajia Li, Zehu Liu, Xiujiao Xia

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>The analysis assessed disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), prevalence, and incidence of scabies from 1990 to 2021, stratified by geographic location, socio demographic index (SDI), gender, and age. …”
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The Impact of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Bowel Morbidity on Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients Treated With Radio (Chemo) Therapy.... by Natuhwera G, Ellis P

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Improving fatigue life and toughness in electron beam welded Ti–6Al–4V achieved through beta heat treatment for microstructure uniformity by Seongji Seo, A Ra Jo, Hyun Wook Lee, Sun Kwang Hwang, Jeongho Han, Jiyong Park

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Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life by Leila Mokhtaran, Sahar Sabahi, Mohammad Noshad, Seyyed Mohammad Ali Noori

“…The minimum thickness was observed in the basil seed mucilage sample, measuring 0.081 ± 0.01 mm, while the maximum thickness was recorded for the Basil seed mucilage+cellulose nanofiber+1.5 % postbiotic sample at 0.164 ± 0.01 mm. …”
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Impact of High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel ZrO2 Coating on Corrosion Resistance and Fatigue Life of AISI 316L Austenitic Stainless Steel by J. Jagadesh Kumar, G. Diwakar, Vaddi Venkata Satyanarayana

“…The purpose of this research paper is to investigate the corrosion and fatigue life of AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel in the absence and presence of high-velocity oxy-fuel ZrO2 coating. …”
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Maternal Care Behavior and Care for Children Under Two during the First 1000 Days of Life in Relation to Stunting Incidence in Simoro Village, Sigi Regency by Nur Rosmala, Jusman Rau Muh, Dwi Larasati Rahma, Bengan Laba Stefiani, H Muh Rusydi, Rahmawati, Jamaluddin, Thursina R Erina

“…The risk factors for stunting include various factors, one of which is maternal care behavior during the prenatal, birth and postnatal periods, which are collectively known as care in the first thousand days of life. This study aims to investigate the maternal care behaviors of pregnant women and mothers of children under two years old during the first 1000 days of life in relation to the incidence of stunting in Simoro Village. …”
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Exploring the potential mediating role of systemic antibiotics in the association between early-life lower respiratory tract infections and asthma at age 5 in the CHILD study by Maria V. Medeleanu, Maria V. Medeleanu, Myrtha E. Reyna, Myrtha E. Reyna, Darlene L. Y. Dai, Geoffrey L. Winsor, Fiona S. L. Brinkman, Rahul Verma, Ella Nugent, Nashita Riaz, Elinor Simons, Piushkumar J. Mandhane, Piushkumar J. Mandhane, Meghan B. Azad, Meghan B. Azad, Stuart E. Turvey, Stuart E. Turvey, Theo J. Moraes, Theo J. Moraes, Padmaja Subbarao, Padmaja Subbarao, Padmaja Subbarao, Padmaja Subbarao, Padmaja Subbarao, Padmaja Subbarao

“…ObjectiveLower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in early life are one of the strongest risk factors for childhood asthma and are often treated with systemic antibiotics (IV or oral). …”
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