Navigating a New Normal: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Pediatric Tracheostomy Parent-Caregiver Experience by Laine DiNoto, Adrianne Frankel, Taylor Wheaton, Desirae Smith, Kimberly Buholtz, Rita Dadiz, Kathryn Palumbo

“…Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically through coding. Results: Fifteen parent-caregivers participated in the survey, 13 of whom completed an interview. …”
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Unveiling the hidden threat: whole-genome sequencing of Ochrobactrum anthropi and Empedobacter brevis from vended foods and naira notes in Southwest Nigeria—implications for food s... by Aderonke Fayanju, Babayemi Oladejo, Ayodeji Osunla, Bamidele Akinyele

“…Results O. anthropi had a genome size of 20.57 Mb with 21,664 coding sequences (CDSs), whereas E. brevis presented significant genomic contiguity, with a contig N50 of 1005 kb. …”
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The Role and Mechanism of Protein Post‑Translational Modification in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Wen J, Liu J, Wan L, Wang F

“…While its etiology remains incompletely understood, increasing evidence highlights the critical involvement of epigenetic mechanisms, particularly post-translational modifications (PTMs), in RA pathogenesis. …”
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Intervention Development for Tailored Education for Aging and Cognitive Health (TEACH) for Dementia Prevention in Midlife Adults: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Laura E Korthauer, Rochelle K Rosen, Geoffrey Tremont, Jennifer D Davis

“…Individual qualitative interviews will be coded using applied thematic analysis using a phenomenographic approach. …”
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Performance of Early Sepsis Screening Tools for Timely Diagnosis and Antibiotic Stewardship in a Resource-Limited Thai Community Hospital by Wisanu Wanlumkhao, Duangduan Rattanamongkolgul, Chatchai Ekpanyaskul

“…Background: Early identification of sepsis is critical for improving outcomes, particularly in low-resource emergency settings. …”
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Variation of insulin‐related peptides accompanying the differentiation of Aphis gossypii biotypes and their expression profiles by Weili Jiang, Muhammad Nasir, Chenchen Zhao

“…Abstract Insulin signaling plays a critical role in regulating various aspects of insect biology, including development, reproduction, and the formation of wing polyphenism. …”
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m6A transferase KIAA1429 mediates the upregulation of LncRNA LINC00968 promoting the progression of gastric cancer cells by Huijun Liu, Menghan Yang, Chunyue Zhang, Yanmin Zhang, Yan Wang, Yueda Chen

“…LINC00968 could negatively regulate the expression of miR-3202, which further regulate VIRMA, the coding gene of KIAA1429, in gastric cancer cells. …”
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Anxiety, depression: comorbidity of chronic orofacial pain disorder in temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrom by Yulia V. Kotsiubinskaya

“…The clinical picture of their condition was dominated by pain symptoms and pronounced myotonic disorders of the masticatory muscles, which were comorbidly associated with anxiety and depressive disorders (ICD-10 codes: K07.8+F43; F45.8). The average age of the patients was 48.6±12.9 years. …”
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Understanding Antecedents of Nurses' and Physicians' Workaround Behavior Regarding Hospital Information Systems: Qualitative Interview Study by Eileen Doctor, Jasmin Hennrich, Torsten Eymann, Christoph Buck

“… Abstract BackgroundHospital information systems (HISs) aim to support users in their time-critical routines on hospital wards with accurate and timely information. …”
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Epigenome-wide methylation analysis shows phosphonoethylamine alleviates aberrant DNA methylation in NASH caused by Pcyt2 deficiency. by Sophie Grapentine, Prasoon Agarwal, Vernon W Dolinsky, Marica Bakovic

“…This analysis provides critical insight into the epigenetic basis of NASH pathophysiology and suggests diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets.…”
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Navigating the valley of death:Open innovation strategies for start-up survival by Yulissa Navarro-Castillo, Katia Mastrostefano, Mercedes Grijalvo, Gustavo Morales-Alonso

“…Therefore, it appears that human capital and access to informal sources of finance are more critical for entrepreneurial success than open innovation. …”
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A cytoplasmic new catalytic subunit of calcineurin in Trypanosoma cruzi and its molecular and functional characterization. by Patricio R Orrego, Héctor Olivares, Esteban M Cordero, Albert Bressan, Mauro Cortez, Hernán Sagua, Ivan Neira, Jorge González, José Franco da Silveira, Nobuko Yoshida, Jorge E Araya

“…In this study, we cloned a new isoform of the gene coding for CL strain catalytic subunit CaNA (TcCaNA2) and characterized it molecularly and functionally. …”
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Student performance and perceptions in a hybrid laboratory model: an exploratory study of interactive virtual simulations and in-person integration in a foundational microbiology c... by Vanessa Ayer Miller, Timothy Marks, Dorothea K. Thompson

“…Focus group discussions were conducted, and participant responses were audio recorded for accuracy purposes, transcribed, and analyzed thematically using open and axial coding. The results indicated differences in performance scores between the VLS and IP groups were not statistically significant, suggesting both lab modalities are effective in enhancing learning. …”
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Exploring grief and acceptance: Experiences and needs of family members of deceased organ donors by Marzieh Latifi, Elahe Pourhosein, Habib Rahban, Fatemeh Estebsari, Maryam Pourhossein, Sanaz Dehghani

“…Data were gathered by using semi-structured interviews and critical discourse analysis. Results: Participants were 8 females and 4 males with a mean age of 55.25 ± 13.02. …”
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Paratransgenic manipulation of a tsetse microRNA alters the physiological homeostasis of the fly's midgut environment. by Liu Yang, Brian L Weiss, Adeline E Williams, Emre Aksoy, Alessandra de Silva Orfano, Jae Hak Son, Yineng Wu, Aurelien Vigneron, Mehmet Karakus, Serap Aksoy

“…This process results in a reduction in the expression of a tsetse microRNA (miR275) and a sequential molecular cascade that compromises PM integrity. miRNAs are small non-coding RNAs that are critical in regulating many physiological processes. …”
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"I just wanted to be like everyone else…": Qualitative exploration of women's perspectives on female genital mutilation/cutting and its potential abandonment in Somalia. by Zamzam I A Ali, Mervat Alhaffar, Natasha Howard

“…We conducted an exploratory qualitative study, informed by critical feminist and social norms theories. Data from 20 semi-structured remote interviews with women in Somalia were analysed thematically using abductive coding. …”
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Improving collaboration between native Hawaiians and energy professionals to explore geothermal energy potential in Hawai‘i by Noa Kamana, Mehana Vaughan

“…Findings include six key themes. (1) Renewable energy is critical for Hawai‘i’s future sustainability. (2) The primary obstacles facing geothermal energy expansion are not cultural. …”
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Evaluating remote healthcare practices: Experiences and recommendations of healthcare professionals on smart applications by Fadime Baştürk, Arif Osman Tokat, Osman Öztürk, Çiğdem Kader, Levent Işikay

“…Health professionals (N = 105) from 17 branches provided 57 available, 51 developable, and 19 innovative application recommendations. These were coded according to application type, critical features, presence, integration status, and usefulness. …”
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Exploring disease perception and experiences of postoperative patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection: a qualitative study by Shuangdui Ji, Donglian Zheng, Shilin Ma, Shuping Guo, Fuzhen Ma, Changqi Yin, Guangli Mi

“…Abstract Background Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) is a critical cardiovascular emergency characterized by acute onset, rapid progression, severe clinical manifestations, high mortality rates, and frequent complications. …”
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A comparison of the expression patterns and diagnostic capability of the ncRNAs NEAT1 and miR-34a in non-obstructive azoospermia and severe oligospermia by Aya Salman, Abdullah F. Radwan, Olfat G. Shaker, Adel A., Ghadir A. Sayed

“…The interactions between these non-coding RNA (ncRNAs) were explored, along with their correlations to hormonal profiles and clinical parameters like sperm count and motility. …”
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