Exploring the pharmacist's role in regional, rural, and remote kidney transplant care: Perspectives of health professionals and transplant recipients by Tara K. Watters, Nicole J. Scholes-Robertson, Andrew J. Mallett, Beverley D. Glass

“…Transcripts were analysed thematically and deductively coded using a simplified framework of role theory constructs. …”
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Identification and Evaluation of Pitfalls in the Migration From IEC 61131-3 to IEC 61499: A Review by Virendra Ashiwal, Oscar Miguel-Escrig, Bianca Wiesmayr, Alois Zoitl, Julio-Ariel Romero-Perez

“…The contribution of this article is to identify the pitfalls associated with migrating PLC control code from IEC 61131-3-based automation systems to IEC 61499. …”
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Family-Centered Care Experiences in Elderly with Chronic Diseases in Communities: Qualitative Study of Patients, Families, Nurses, and Volunteers by Ah Yusuf, Jenny Marlindawani Purba, Dewi Eka Putri, Ronal Surya Aditya, Abdullah Saleh Alruwaili, Daifallah M. AlRazeeni

“…In total, 36 people, where several were FGD participants, were also interviewed in depth. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, with codes organized into larger themes. …”
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Responses to anti-speeding television advertisements in seven large cities in low- and middle-income countries by Tom Carroll, Nalin Singh Negi, Irina Morozova, Nandita Murukutla, Sandra Mullin, Adrian Bauman

“…Undertaking formative research to guide development of effective communication messages is a key step in producing evidence-based road safety campaigns. This study examined data from road safety anti-speeding communication message testing research in seven cities in low- and middle-income countries: Accra, Ghana; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Bandung, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Bogotá, Colombia; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. …”
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Tapping the Potential of the Molecular Genetic Expert Research of Objects of Animal Origin in the Fight against Their Illegal Trafficking by Sergei V. Aramilev, Viktoriya V. Gulevskaya, Georgii G. Omel’yanyuk, Anna A. Rybakova, Irina V. Storozhenko

“…However, the statistical data on the sentencing of persons convicted on the territory of the Russian Federation under Articles 258 and 258.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in 2020 given in the article indicates: the crimes causing the reduction in the number of animal populations, and as a result, the loss of biodiversity, are challenging to prove; a small number of perpetrators are brought to criminal responsibility; punishment in the form of imprisonment is imposed only in isolated cases. …”
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Four principles to establish a universal virus taxonomy. by Peter Simmonds, Evelien M Adriaenssens, F Murilo Zerbini, Nicola G A Abrescia, Pakorn Aiewsakun, Poliane Alfenas-Zerbini, Yiming Bao, Jakub Barylski, Christian Drosten, Siobain Duffy, W Paul Duprex, Bas E Dutilh, Santiago F Elena, Maria Laura García, Sandra Junglen, Aris Katzourakis, Eugene V Koonin, Mart Krupovic, Jens H Kuhn, Amy J Lambert, Elliot J Lefkowitz, Małgorzata Łobocka, Cédric Lood, Jennifer Mahony, Jan P Meier-Kolthoff, Arcady R Mushegian, Hanna M Oksanen, Minna M Poranen, Alejandro Reyes-Muñoz, David L Robertson, Simon Roux, Luisa Rubino, Sead Sabanadzovic, Stuart Siddell, Tim Skern, Donald B Smith, Matthew B Sullivan, Nobuhiro Suzuki, Dann Turner, Koenraad Van Doorslaer, Anne-Mieke Vandamme, Arvind Varsani, Nikos Vasilakis

“…Finally, while an evolution-based framework enables viruses discovered by metagenomics to be incorporated into the ICTV taxonomy, there are essential requirements for quality control of the sequence data used for these assignments. Combined, these four principles will enable future development and expansion of virus taxonomy as the true evolutionary diversity of viruses becomes apparent.…”
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Automated Models for Predicting Software Defects in Hybrid Message Passing Interface (MPI) and Open Multi-Processing (OpenMP) Parallel Programs Using Deep Learning by Amani Saad Althiban, Hajar M. Alharbi, Lama A. Al Khuzayem, Fathy Elbouraey Eassa

“…These programs leverage distributed and shared memory systems, making them indispensable for scientific simulations, data analysis, and numerical computations. However, synchronization defects such as deadlocks and race conditions pose significant challenges to reliability and performance, often eluding traditional static and dynamic analysis tools due to the complexity of hybrid systems. …”
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TCI-Net: Structural Feature Enhancement and Multi-Level Constrained Network for Reliable Thin Crack Identification on Concrete Surfaces by Shiming Li, Fengtao Yan, Zhijie Li, Qingfeng Hu, Shiqian Xu, Shilian Liu

“…Furthermore, to assess its practical effectiveness, the trained model is validated on real-world data collected from complex tunnel environments. …”
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Context makes a difference: a qualitative study exploring how to implement a multifactorial falls prevention intervention in the community by Sara Vandervelde, Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé, Ellen Vlaeyen, Johan Flamaing, Sien Valy, Goedele Belaen, Koen Milisen

“…The interviews and focus groups were verbatim transcribed and analyzed using the Qualitative Analysis Guide of Leuven (QUAGOL). To clarify themes, data were coded in NVivo 12™. Results We identified 4 key themes related to successful implementation of a multifactorial falls prevention intervention in the community setting: (1) stakeholder involvement and participation, (2) Fostering awareness, beliefs, knowledge, and skills for falls prevention, (3) working proactively and (4) communication, collaboration, coordination and financing care. …”
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Toward a Comprehensive Understanding of Flavor of Sunflower Products: A Review of Confirmed and Prospective Aroma- and Taste-Active Compounds by Lachinkhanim Huseynli, Christoph Walser, Luise Blumenthaler, Kristel Vene, Corinna Dawid

“…This review provides a comprehensive overview and critical evaluation of current knowledge on the flavor and off-flavor profiles and codes of sunflower seeds and their by-products, with a focus on both volatile and non-volatile low-molecular-weight compounds. …”
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Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…Objectives This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological and institutional factors, gender roles and power dynamics in shaping the decision-making processes and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab, specifically focusing on women.Design This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews to delve into the narratives and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab.Setting Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Participants 17 participants registered at the PHOTA for kidney or liver donation.Results Interviews with living donors at PHOTA, Lahore, provided qualitative data, which was then systematically coded and analysed to identify recurring themes that explore the underlying social and cultural reasons for the observed gender disparity. …”
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Anti-epileptic prescribing patterns in the South African private health sector (2008–2013) by Karen Jacobs, Marlene Julyan, Martie S. Lubbe, Johanita R. Burger, Marike Cockeran

“…The prescribing patterns and associated direct medicine costs of AEDs in the private health sector were investigated, using claims data from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2013. …”
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Number of medical facilities within driving distance of residence and influenza vaccination status in Japan: A cross-sectional study by Masaki Machida, Shigeru Inoue, Tomoki Nakaya, Shinji Fukushima, Wakaba Fukushima, Megumi Hara, Takahiro Tabuchi

“…This cross-sectional study aimed to clarify the association between the number of medical facilities within a 15-minute driving distance from the place of residence and influenza vaccination status, using a large nationwide internet survey in Japan (n = 27,440). Postal codes were used to determine participants’ place of residence and the number of medical facilities within a 15-minute drive was calculated using geographic information system data. …”
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The Correlation of Depression Level with Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) Concentration in Uncontrolled Bronchial Asthma Patients by Muhammad Ali Apriansyah, Rudi Putranto, Eddy Mart Salim, Hamzah Shatri

“…There has not been any research data on the subject in Indonesia. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between depressive level and TNF-α level in uncontrolled bronchial asthma. …”
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Adaptive Cut Selection in Mixed-Integer Linear Programming by Turner, Mark, Koch, Thorsten, Serrano, Felipe, Winkler, Michael

“…Code for reproducing all experiments is available at https://github.com/Opt-Mucca/Adaptive-Cutsel-MILP.…”
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Toward AI-Augmented Formal Verification: A Preliminary Investigation of ENGRU and Its Challenges by Chanon Dechsupa, Teerapong Panboonyuen, Wiwat Vatanawood, Praisan Padungweang, Chakchai So-In

“…Recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and language models are deeply intertwined, as RNNS provide the foundational architecture that enables language models to process sequential data, capture contextual dependencies, and improve natural language processing tasks. …”
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Barriers to smoking cessation: a qualitative study from the perspective of primary care in Malaysia by Siew-Ting Ooi, Kooi-Yau Chean, Lee Gan Goh, Kah-Weng Liew, Chia-Chia Tan, Xin-Ling Choi, Kean-Chye Tan

“…Objectives This qualitative study aims to construct a model of the barriers to smoking cessation in the primary care setting.Design Individual in-depth, semistructured interviews were audio-taped, then verbatim transcribed and translated when necessary. The data were first independently coded and then collectively discussed for emergent themes using the Straussian grounded theory method.Participants and setting Fifty-seven current smokers were recruited from a previous smoking related study carried out in a primary care setting in Malaysia. …”
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a Secondary Diagnosis among Hospitalized Patients in Germany: Outcomes and Economic Burden by Markus Weinert, Jana Diekmannshemke, Kylie Braegelmann, Manuel Batram, Julian Witte, Stefan Scholz, Darshan Mehta, Bernhard Ultsch, Kristina Dobrindt, Jens Gottlieb

“…Patients with RSV were identified using the International Classification of Diseases, tenth revision, German Modification (ICD-10-GM) codes directly related to RSV (narrow approach) and indirectly related to RSV (ICD-10-GM codes covering lower respiratory tract infections, broad approach). …”
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The expository phase of debriefing in clinical simulation: a qualitative study by Giulio Fenzi, Carolina Alemán-Jiménez, Pedro Simón Cayuela-Fuentes, Gabriel Segura-López, Cesar Leal-Costa, José Luis Díaz-Agea

“…Responses were transcribed, independently coded, and analyzed using MaxQDA® v18. Data were coded and analyzed based on absolute and relative frequencies of emerging categories. …”
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“I found much more joy than I ever did as a player”– a qualitative study of the emotional journey of shattered dreams and new horizons with an ACL re-rupture in young active men... by Rebecca Hamrin Senorski, Anna Nordenholm, Emelie Dahlin, Kristian Samuelsson, Ramana Piussi, Eric Hamrin Senorski

“…The interview transcripts were red multiple times, meaning units were identified, and codes were generated. These codes were then grouped into sub-categories and further sorted into main categories. …”
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