Effect of physical activity and interstimulus interval on an RSVP task: A replication of Raymond et al. (1992) by Bradley-Garcia, Meenakshie, Zhang, Anqi, Erbayav, Arda, Arranz, Artemis, Leclair, Danica, Kotch, Gabe, Mallet, Matthieu, Boivin, Thomas, Bensmaia, Sophia, Brisebois, Rosalie, Carraro, Francesca, Coulombe Grinham, Maya, Ekoly-Wambi, Rhema, Estephan, Rebecca, Josiah, Kathy, Lacroix, Émilie, Mayotte, Edwige, Meyerovich, Erika, Montminy-Bergeron, Charlotte, Muco, Annick, Pala, Deniz, Piquette, Amélie, Poirier, Isabelle, St-Aubin, Camille, T-Beauchamp, Cassandra

“…Participants underwent a rapid serial visual presentation task in which they were asked to complete an experimental and a control condition. …”
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Remediating cognitive inflexibility in obsessive compulsive disorder and anorexia nervosa neither moderates nor mediates treatment effects: an exploratory study by Boris van Passel, Boris van Passel, Unna N. Danner, Unna N. Danner, Alexandra E. Dingemans, Theo G. Broekman, Lot C. Sternheim, Lot C. Sternheim, Eni S. Becker, Annemarie A. van Elburg, Annemarie A. van Elburg, Eric F. van Furth, Eric F. van Furth, Gert-Jan Hendriks, Gert-Jan Hendriks, Gert-Jan Hendriks, Daniëlle C. Cath, Daniëlle C. Cath

“…This study explores whether baseline measures of cognitive flexibility predict outcomes in OCD and AN, evaluates whether changes in these measures contribute to treatment outcome, and evaluates the effectiveness of adjunctive cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) in improving cognitive flexibility.MethodsThis secondary analysis utilized linear mixed model analysis on data from a randomized controlled multicenter clinical trial involving adult participants with OCD (n=71) AND AN (n=61). Participants underwent 10 twice-weekly sessions of either CRT or a non-specific active control intervention (specialized attention therapy; SAT), followed by treatment as usual. …”
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Improving ADR reporting in Jordan: a qualitative exploration of pharmacists’ perspectives by Amal K. Suleiman

“…Another factor influencing low reporting rates was a perceived lack of acknowledgment and feedback. Participants proposed that encouraging ADR reporting with professional recognition or compensation and improving and digitizing the reporting process would promote increased participation.ConclusionADR reporting presents considerable difficulties for community pharmacists in Jordan, mostly because of administrative obstacles and an absence of official support and training. …”
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Evaluating interdisciplinary breastfeeding and lactation knowledge, attitudes and skills: An evaluation of a professional graduate programme for healthcare professionals. by Denise McGuinness, Kate Frazer, Karl F Conyard, Paula Cornally, Lauren Cooper, Niamh Vickers

“…All students completed the module. The pre survey participant response rate was n = 55 (92.82%) and the post survey participant response rate n = 33 (60%). …”
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Coping mechanisms for students with mental disorders: An exploratory qualitative study at Busitema University's Mbale and Busia Campuses. by Enid Kawala Kagoya, Joseph Mpagi, Paul Waako, Martha R L Muhwezi, Agnes Namaganda, Allan G Nsubuga, Christine Etoko Atala, Francis Okello, Ambrose Okibure, Ronald Kibuuka, Ernest Wandera, Kalisiti Ndamanywa, Joseph Kirabira

“…Various subthemes were also noted, including substance use, withdrawal, confrontations, witchcraft, participation in co-curricular activities, abortions, and seeking psychosocial support. …”
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The Association between HbA1c and Cardiovascular Disease Markers in a Remote Indigenous Australian Community with and without Diagnosed Diabetes by Luke W. Arnold, Wendy E. Hoy, Suresh K. Sharma, Zhiqiang Wang

“…This study included health screening exams of 1187 remote Indigenous residents over 15 years old who represented 70% of the age-eligible community. The participants were stratified by HbA1c into 5 groups using cut-off points recommended by international organisations. …”
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Relation between pulmonary function changes and diaphragmatic ultrasound in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by Alaa Ahmed Ibrahim, Aya Mohamed Mohamed Abd-Eldayem, Hossam Eldin Mohamed Abdel Hamid

“…Group C: 15 healthy participants as controls. Result Groups A and B had considerably decreased diaphragm excursion (QB), thickness of diaphragm at the end of inspiration, diaphragm thickness fraction, and diaphragm thickness fraction % when compared to the control group. …”
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“I definitely cannot afford to be feeling poorly if there’s no need to be”: a qualitative evaluation of antiviral uptake following suspected occupational exposure to avian influenz... by Riinu Pae, Lucy Findlater, Richard Amlôt, Fernando Capelastegui, Gavin Dabrera, Clare Humphreys, Jharna Kumbang, Isabel Oliver

“…The biggest barrier to uptake and adherence was experiencing side effects, especially if these disrupted day-to-day life or work. Participants who took antivirals followed medical advice in a novel situation, had health conditions or vulnerable family members they wanted to protect. …”
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Accuracy of the combined method (auscultation and pH measurement) and ultrasonography for confirmation of gastric tube placement: a study protocol for a prospective study by Fernanda Raphael Escobar Gimenes, Rosana Aparecida Pereira, Mayara Carvalho Godinho Rigobello, Jorge Elias Junior, Carlos Alberto Grespan Bonacim, Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira, Fernanda Caroline Bonardi, Roosevelt Santos Nunes

“…The sample will consist of 385 assessments, performed in adult patients that agree to participate in the study and that receive an NGT. The combined method and the ultrasound will be the index tests and will be performed on all study participants for later comparison with an X-ray examination, considered the reference standard and the gold standard to distinguish between gastric and pulmonary placement. …”
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Investigating the impact of acceptance and commitment therapy for mental healthcare professionals: the effect on patients´ self-stigmatization, a pilot study by Kim L. Helmus, Kim L. Helmus, Kim L. Helmus, Marilon van Doorn, Marilon van Doorn, Mariken B. de Koning, Mariken B. de Koning, Mariken B. de Koning, Inez Myin-Germeys, Frederike N. Schirmbeck, Frederike N. Schirmbeck, Therese A. M. J. van Amelsvoort, Dorien H. Nieman, Dorien H. Nieman, Monique W. M. Jaspers, Monique W. M. Jaspers, Arne Popma, Arne Popma, Lieuwe de Haan, Lieuwe de Haan

“…A total of 41 MHCPs participated, 20 were randomized to the experimental and 21 to the control condition respectively. …”
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Resilience, coping strategies, and disaster experience: a path analysis of preparedness and avoidance in Taiwan by Yi-Ling Wu, Tsai-Wen Lin, Jason Lam, Samuel S. C. Wang, Herman H. M. Lo

“…Methods A total of 550 participants were surveyed, with 57.82% being female and the majority aged between 21 and 40 years. …”
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Some aspects of foreign practice in counteracting premeditated murders by criminal police units by Ye. S. Khyzhniak

“…In order to activate Ukrainian youth to participate in various programmes aimed at crime prevention, it is necessary to use the experience of countries such as the Netherlands or Israel. …”
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Therapeutic effects of probiotics on symptoms of irritability/emotional lability associated with neurodevelopmental conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-con... by Ping-Wen Huang, Chen Chia-Min, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Yu-Shian Cheng, Yen-Hsiang Tang, Cheng Liu, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…Results: Seven studies with 1479 participants were included in this meta-analysis. The primary results revealed a significant improvement in the symptoms of irritability/emotional lability in individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions receiving probiotics compared with the placebos (SMD= −0.17, p = 0.03). …”
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The Effect of a Turkey Berry (Solanum torvum)-Fortified Biscuit on the Hemoglobin Level and Cognitive Performance of Adolescent Females in the Ahafo Region of Ghana: A Pilot Study by Abigail Owusuaa Appiah, Marina Aferiba Tandoh, Pepertual Suglo Puotege, Anthony Kwaku Edusei

“…A cluster randomized controlled, open labeled trial was undertaken among four basic schools in the Ahafo Region of Ghana. Out of the 169 participants, 151 (intervention=83, control=68) adolescent females completed the trial. …”
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Efficacy of priming and commitment posters on urgent care patients’ antibiotic expectations and knowledge: a cluster randomized trial by Michael J. Cziner, Daniel E. Park, Rana F. Hamdy, Laura Rogers, Monique M. Turner, Cindy M. Liu

“…Results: Twenty-seven centers returned 2,919 questionnaires across six study arms. Only 27.2% of participants in the intervention arms recalled seeing any educational materials. …”
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Feasibility of engaging parents attending an adult weight management programme with child weight management support: a mixed methods study by Russell Jago, Julian PH Shield, Aidan Searle, Ruth Mears, Deborah Sharp

“…There were 396 survey and 18 telephone interview participants.Results Most parents (78%) attending the adult WMP and worried about their child’s weight were receptive to being offered support for their child. …”
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Trends in Air Pollution in Europe, 2000–2019 by Wenche Aas, Hilde Fagerli, Andres Alastuey, Fabrizia Cavalli, Anna Degorska, Stefan Feigenspan, Hans Brenna, Jonas Gliß, Daniel Heinesen, Christoph Hueglin, Adéla Holubová, Jean-Luc Jaffrezo, Augustin Mortier, Marijana Murovec, Jean-Philippe Putaud, Julian Rüdiger, David Simpson, Sverre Solberg, Svetlana Tsyro, Kjetil Tørseth, Karl Espen Yttri

“…Annual average concentrations of sulfur dioxide, particulate sulfate, and sulfur wet deposition have shown consistent declines of 3–4% annually since 2000. …”
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Evaluation of primary health care nurses’ knowledge and neonatal screening performance for phenylketonuria in Alexandria by Esraa Mohammed Abd El-Samie Ismail, Wafaa Mohamed Elarousy, Shaymaa Saeed Mohamed Badawe, Rasha Mohamed Abohadida

“…Conclusion It was concluded that majority of participant nurses had correct knowledge in neonatal screening and many aspects of phenylketonuria disease. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women - A Cross-Sectional Study by Durghashree C, Sarojini ., Prathima S, Meghana C

“…A total of 174 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM were included. The participants completed a validated KAP questionnaire assessing their knowledge 18 questions attitudes 8 questions and practices 10 questions regarding GDM.Results The mean knowledge score was 5plusmn3.04 out of a total possible score of 18 indicating poor awareness of GDM among participants. …”
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Mathematics Anxiety and Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Mixed Methods Study by Jen Austerberry, Thomas Mathew, Jacqueline Johnston, Maria Murphy, Kolsoom Safari, Christine Murray, Lisa McKenna

“…Setting One undergraduate nursing course at an Australian university. Participants Bachelor of Nursing students from across academic years. …”
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