Person-centred leadership in residential care for older people from the perspective of registered nurses: A qualitative study by Marie Jönsson, Anna-Karin Edberg, Malin Sundström, Anneli Orrung Wallin, Annica Backman

“…All interviews were performed digitally. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. …”
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Baseline characterisation of microplastics in surface water, sediment, and seafood from the Escravos Estuary, Nigeria by Amarachi P. Onyena, Mary E. Tekeme, Jessica C. Uwakwe, Deborah Aderibigbe, Kabari Sam

“…Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive global contaminants with significant ecological and public health implications. This study establishes baseline data on MPs in water, sediment, fish, crab, and periwinkle from Okerenkoko and Kurutie along the Escravos Estuary in the Niger Delta. …”
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Deconstructing Digital Transformation: A Multidimensional Analysis of Digital Literacy’s Role in Shaping Human Capital and Driving Organizational Success by Meena G, Santhanalakshmi K.

“…Through a rigorous mixed-methodology approach combining quantitative surveys and real-time digital usage tracking, we analyzed data from 250 employees across 23 organizations spanning multiple sectors (technology 26.5%, finance 16.7%, healthcare 13.6%). …”
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Global, Regional, and National Temporal Trends in Incidence for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Related Chronic Kidney Disease from 1992 to 2021 by Yu Cao, Huiting Chen, Hui Liu, Hao Wu, Wei Gao

“…Methods Temporal trends in T2DM-related chronic kidney disease (CKD-T2DM) incidence across 204 countries and territories from 1992 to 2021 were analyzed using data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021. The impact of macro-factors (demographic change, age, period, and birth cohort) on CKD-T2DM incidence trends was assessed using decomposition analyses and age-period-cohort modeling, highlighting opportunities to improve incidence and reduce regional disparities. …”
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Mental and physical health characteristics of older and younger adults receiving medication for opioid use disorder by Teresa J. Walker, Rakshitha Mohankumar, Shane W. Kraus, Brandi P. Cotton, Brenna N. Renn

“…Within in the United States (US), older adults represent an increasing proportion of those receiving MOUD, yet little is known about characteristics of older individuals in these programs.ObjectivesTo evaluate mental and physical health characteristics of younger and older adults receiving MOUD and test whether age moderates the relation between physical and mental health variables.MethodsData for this secondary analysis are drawn from a cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of individuals seeking methadone dosing as part of MOUD at four opioid treatment programs in two regions of the US. …”
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Wildlife crossing database platform: A transdisciplinary approach to developing a tool for landscape connectivity planning and public engagement by Robert Newell, Nina‐Marie Lister, Ann Dale, Sabrina Careri

“…A research‐practitioner discussion was convened to discuss the beta version of the WCDP, as well as the key considerations and recommendations for its further development as an effective landscape connectivity planning tool. Data from the researcher‐practitioner discussion were thematically coded and analyzed to reveal 4 major themes with important implications for tool development: (1) differentiate access and functionality between users and the public groups; (2) ensure lessons and success stories are effectively shared; (3) understand the complications and challenges around communicating wildlife crossing information; and (4) recognize landscape connectivity features that do not consist of wildlife crossing infrastructure. …”
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Assessing External Peak Physical Demands in Under-19 Years and Professional Male Football by Jaime Rebollo Mejía, Juan Ángel Piñero Madrona, Enrique Alonso-Pérez-Chao, Manuel Barba-Ruíz, Diego Muriarte Solana, Adrián Martín-Castellanos

“…This study aimed to compare the external peak physical demands (PDs) of under-19-year-old (U19) and professional male football players according to playing position. Positional data derived from Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking during 15 matches in the 2023/24 season for both groups were analyzed. …”
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Noncloud Contaminants in Agricultural Soil Monitoring: Quantifying Spectral Distortions From Plastic Covers, Pylons, and Aircraft Overpasses by Elsy Ibrahim, Anne Gobin

“…This study investigates these underexplored sources of pixel contamination and their implications for agricultural soil monitoring. Using bare soil data from 2017 to 2023 and focusing on the field preparation period from mid-April to late May, we analyzed the effects of artificial soil cover, transmission tower shadows, and aircraft overflights on bare soil reflectance. …”
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Implementing artificial intelligence in academic and administrative processes through responsible strategic leadership in the higher education institutions by Suleman Ahmad Khairullah, Sheetal Harris, Hassan Jalil Hadi, Rida Anjum Sandhu, Naveed Ahmad, Mohammed Ali Alshara

“…We conclude the paper with AI-driven future implications, i.e., emerging technologies, continuous enhancement and AI-based enhanced research accomplishments.…”
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The application of diffusion tensor imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinle Zhao, Xinle Zhao, Mengyue You, Wenyu Ren, Wenyu Ren, Lixin Ji, Yongbo Liu, Meng Lu

“…Literature was screened based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, relevant data were extracted, and the quality of the included studies was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool. …”
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Integrative analysis of exosomal ncRNAs and their regulatory networks in liver cancer progression by Farzin Mirzaei-nasab, Ahmad Majd, Yousef Seyedena, Nazanin Hosseinkhan, Najma Farahani, Mehrdad Hashemi

“…We integrated RNA sequencing data gathered from both tissue samples and exosomes. …”
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Effectiveness of community-based condom distribution interventions to prevent HIV in the United States: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mohsen Malekinejad, Andrea Parriott, Janet C Blodgett, Hacsi Horvath, Ram K Shrestha, Angela B Hutchinson, Paul Volberding, James G Kahn

“…<h4>Background</h4>Despite significant public health implications, the extent to which community-based condom distribution interventions (CDI) prevent HIV infection in the United States is not well understood.…”
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Relevance of a physical activity rehabilitation care pathway based on the experience and commitment of people suffering of obesity by Elise Bourgeois, Béatrice Lognos, Ariane Sultan

“…Method The study is based on a qualitative content analysis of data collected during semi-structured interviews with all participants. …”
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Impact of Sustainable Environmental Expenditures Policy on Air Pollution Reduction, During European Integration Framework by Ionel Bostan, Mihaela Onofrei, Elena-Doina Dascălu, Bogdan Fîrtescu, Carmen Toderascu

“…The statistical analysis aims at identifying these effects by means of regression equations (OLS), robust regression (M method), fixed and random effects, using panel data from 18 EU countries, as well as Switzerland and Turkey due to their position in relation to the community block; we will analyse the period between 1995-2013. …”
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Mortality after parental death in childhood: a nationwide cohort study from three Nordic countries. by Jiong Li, Jiong Li, Mogens Vestergaard, Sven Cnattingius, Mika Gissler, Bodil Hammer Bech, Carsten Obel, Jørn Olsen

“…The main limitation of the study is the lack of data on post-bereavement information on the quality of the parent-child relationship, lifestyles, and common physical environment.…”
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Unveiling tumor-infiltrating immune cell-driven immune-mediated drug resistance in clear cell renal cell carcinoma: prognostic insights and therapeutic strategies by Jifeng Yang, Yixuan Xing, Jiusong Luan, Wenbo Yang, Xin Zhang, Yanhua Tian, Haisong Zhang

“…Methods Integrative analyses of transcriptomic and single-cell RNA sequencing data from multiple cohorts were employed to characterize immune and metabolic landscapes in ccRCC. …”
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The Mediating Role of Alexithymia in the Relationship Between Perceived Parental Rejection and Somatization by Zeynep Haktanır, Işıl Çoklar Okutkan

“…The research also intends to contribute to the literature by investigating the mediating roles the three sub-dimensions of alexithymia has on these relationships. Data were collected online from 328 participants in Türkiye, of whom 224 are women and 104 are men. …”
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Electric vehicle battery state of charge estimation using metaheuristic-optimized CatBoost algorithms by Mohd Herwan Sulaiman, Zuriani Mustaffa, Ahmad Salihin Samsudin, Amir Izzani Mohamed, Mohd Mawardi Saari

“…This research contributes to the advancement of battery management technology, offering promising implications for electric vehicle energy management and broader energy storage applications.…”
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The practicality of long-term blended teaching and learning at a South African institution by Musawenkosi D. Saurombe, Kamogelo D. Malebe, Marcia Nyandeni, Siphesihle Tshabalala, Themba Tyalintsika, Violet M. Malahlela

“…Methods: The article adopted a qualitative case study approach, and one-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted. The data collected was then analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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The seismic mechanisms and seismogenic environment of the Ms 6.2 earthquake in Jishishan, Gansu, China: Evidence from relocation, focal mechanisms, and rupture processes by TaiRan Xu, ZhiGao Yang, DanQing Dai, Ming Zhi, JianYong Zhang, GuangBao Du, Nan Xi, and Li Sun

“…In this study, more regional data, such as previous GPS observations, field geological observations, and the distributions of the primary stress states in the region, were also incorporated. …”
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