Awareness of breast cancer and perceived barriers to breast screening methods: a community based cross-sectional study among women in Yemen by Gamil Othman, Faisal Ali, Maria Mudathir, Heba Almoliky, Maria Al-qahtani, Nora Alezzi, Nosibah Ameen, Doa’a Anwar Ibrahim, Mohammed Mohammed Battah, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim

“…The primary hindrance to screening (84.1%, n = 53) was the absence of symptoms or pain. The second most common reason for not undergoing screening was a lack of understanding about breast cancer and its treatment (61.9%, n = 39). …”
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Deciphering transcriptomic signatures in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder by Priyanka, Rajesh Kumar, Vinod Kumar, Ashwani Kumar, Sandeep Singh Rana

“…Our analysis revealed notable overlap in gene expression profiles, particularly between SCZ and BD, suggesting common molecular pathways underlying these disorders. …”
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Visionary leadership and job crafting: a moderated mediation model by Mohammed Yasin Ghadi

“…Second, using self-report measures introduces potential common method bias. To enhance reliability, future studies could explore objective measures or alternative data collection methods. …”
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The impact of pharmacist-led education and prospective audit and feedback on antibiotic dose optimization within medical intensive care units in Thailand: a retrospective study by Tipanong Gatechan, Chotirat Nakaranurack, Rongpong Plongla, Thanawan Chuenjit, Alan Edward Gross

“…Meropenem was the commonly prescribed antibiotic in both groups. Overall, the appropriateness of dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring improved after antimicrobial stewardship program implementation (36% to 63.58%, p < 0.001). …”
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Chemical composition and mosquitocidal activity of methanolic leaf extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana L. against Aedes aegypti L. and Culex quinquefasciatus Say by Ganesan Sumathi, Thambusamy Pushpanathan, Muthukumar Abhirami

“…Different parts of the Z. mauritiana plant have been traditionally used to treat various common diseases, a practice still prevalent in India and China. …”
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The Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Saudi Arabia (1994–2023): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Hassan N. Moafa, Abdullah H. Altemani, Ali Alaklabi, Khalid Y. Ghailan, Alkhansa Alshabi, Majid Ahmed Darraj, Hammad Ali Fadlalmola

“…Abstract Toxoplasmosis is one of the most common parasites affecting humans in diverse populations caused by T. gondii. …”
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Soil-transmitted helminthes prevalence, intensity, and associated factors among school-aged children in the communities of west Guji Zone, South Ethiopia by Tibeso Gemechu, Wako Dedecha, Alqeer Aliyo, Abdistion Disani, Feven Diriba

“…Ascaris lumbricoides 95 (11.1 %) was the most common identified STH. Most school-age children, 74 %, were infected with a mild intensity of soil-transmitted helminths (STH). …”
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Analysis of epidemiological characteristics of thyroid diseases in Saratov region in 2009 and 2018 by V. G. Chobitko, O. V. Maksimova, A. V. Frolova

“…According to the World Health Organization, about 2 billion people currently live in conditions of natural iodine deficiency, and iodine deficiency diseases are classified as the most common non-communicable human diseases. Almost throughout Russia there is an iodine deficiency of varying severity, including the Saratov region, which belongs to the zone of moderate iodine deficiency. …”
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Prevalence of cervical dysplasia and its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics in a low-resource setting by Babatunde Enoch Adewumi, Julius kolajo Dare, Rita Omobosola Alabi, Rosemary Oluwatosin Komolafe, Sonnen Atinge, Enoch Olaoluwa Olatoye, Halimat Eyitayo Issa, Bethrand Ozioma Chukwu, Emmanuel Kokori, Alexander Idu Entonu

“…If left untreated, it can develop into cervical cancer, the fourth most common malignancy in women and the seventh overall. …”
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The Influence of Region, Sex, and Age on the Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Alpacas (<i>Vicugna pacos</i>) in Poland by Bogumiła Pilarczyk, Renata Pilarczyk, Marta Juszczak-Czasnojć, Małgorzata Bąkowska, Agnieszka Tomza-Marciniak, Beata Seremak, Paulius Matusevičius, Ramutė Mišeikienė

“…Parasitic infections in alpacas in Poland are common and generally asymptomatic. These results highlight the need for the implementation of a comprehensive preventive program for controlling parasitic infection, including regular diagnostics, pasture management optimization, maintenance of hygiene, and selective use of antiparasitic drugs in alpacas.…”
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What factors enable sustainable university-industry collaboration communities? Evidence from a symbiosis theory perspective by Jun Liu, Xuewei Wang, Wenqing Miao, Xiurong Wang

“…. • University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) faces challenges in implementation, including communication barriers between institutions and misaligned expectations between stakeholders • Traditional approaches to university-enterprise cooperation often lack systematic frameworks for sustainable collaboration and resource sharing • The success of industry-education partnerships heavily depends on institutional support and policy frameworks, but practical guidelines for implementation are often unclear • Introduces a comprehensive ''three-dimensional symbiosis'' framework that provides practical guidance for establishing and maintaining effective industry-education partnerships • Identifies specific mechanisms for successful collaboration, including resource sharing, information exchange, interest alignment, and organizational support structures • Presents evidence-based strategies for overcoming common barriers in University-Industry Collaboration (UIC), based on systematic analysis of real-world implementations • Educational institutions should establish dedicated communication channels and resource-sharing platforms to facilitate ongoing collaboration with industry partners • Policy makers need to develop targeted incentive mechanisms and clear evaluation criteria to encourage sustained participation from both educational institutions and industry partners • Practitioners should focus on building long-term relationships through structured programs that address both immediate needs and strategic development goals of all stakeholders…”
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The role of healthy personality, psychological flexibility, and coping mechanisms in university students’ mental health in China by Xiao Yang, Xiao Yang, Kartini Ilias, Kartini Ilias, Khairil Anuar Md Isa, Qing-hong Li, Hai-bin Wang, Huan Li

“…BackgroundMental health issues such as anxiety and depression have become increasingly common among Chinese university students, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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The Structure of the Relationship of Physical Activity and Selected Factors Shaping the Condition and Self-assessment of Health of Patients with the Lumbar Spine Pain Syndrome by Anna Mazur, Elżbieta Bartoń, Danuta Zarzycka, Robert Ślusarz

“…The pain syndrome of the lumbar spine is one of the most common civilization diseases and requires surgery in the case of a significant percentage of patients. …”
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Changes in Health Education Literacy After Structured Web-Based Education Versus Self-Directed Online Information Seeking in Patients Undergoing Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: Nonr... by Mariella Seel, Julian Alexander Mihalic, Stefan Mathias Froschauer, Bernhard Holzner, Jens Meier, Tobias Gotterbarm, Matthias Holzbauer

“…Carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery, a common day-surgery procedure, necessitates effective patient education for optimal recovery and self-management. …”
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Strengthening care in collaboration with people with lived experience of psychosis in Uganda (SCAPE-U): A protocol for a cluster randomized controlled feasibility trial by Byamah Brian Mutamba, Sauharda Rai, Lynn Semakula, David Cappo, Laura Asher, Wilfred Gwaikolo, Brandon A. Kohrt

“…., peer helpers) rather than multi-tiered collaboration in the full continuum of home to community to facility based services. Moreover, programs that do involve PWLE typically involve people with a history of substance use conditions or common mental disorders. …”
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A systematic review of the effects of housing support on social welfare outcomes in pregnancy and early childhood by Kathleen Brew, Jessica Heerde, Anna Price, Karen McLean

“…For these clients, contact with the child protection system is common. In some cases, children are removed. Objective: To systematically review published literature investigating the impact of housing support during pregnancy and early childhood on child protection outcomes. …”
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Epidemiology of Burden of Prostate Cancer in Iran during 2009-2019: Estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 by Elham Goodarzi, Saeed Rajaei Ramesh, Sajjad Rahimi Pordanjani, Mahshid Abbasi, Fazlollah Fathollahi Shoorabeh

“…Background: Prostate cancer (PC) is the second most common cancer in men and the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. …”
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Standardization and Alignment of Student Learning Outcomes for Sociology Courses in Maryland Public Colleges by Randall Salm, Emma Bate, Annie Ruth Leslie

“…The PTC asked each affinity group to identify co-chairs and the 3 most common courses to be evaluated for course outcome alignment by each affinity group. …”
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Codesign is the zeitgeist of our time, but what do we mean by this? A scoping review of the concept of codesign in collaborative research with young people by Briony Lipton, Jodie Bailie, Helen Dickinson, Belinda Hewitt, Emma Cooper, Anne Kavanagh, Zoe Aitken, Marissa Shields

“…Common terms included coproduction (n = 21), coresearch (n = 15), participatory research (n = 10), codesign (n = 9) and participatory action research (n = 7). …”
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Musculoskeletal Injuries, Exercise Behaviors, and Reproductive Health Are Related to Physical Fitness of Female First-Responders and Health Care Providers by C. M. Edwards, J. L. Puranda, É. Miller, M. Aboudlal, N. O’Rourke, M. L. MacDonald, K. B. Adamo

“…Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are the most common injury type experienced by first-responders and health care providers (HCPs), making them a significant threat to physical and mental well-being. …”
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