Integration of Kansei Engineering and Nudge Based Design Thinking for Patient Comfort in Healthcare Services by Markus Hartono, Wyna Herdiana, Guguh Sujatmiko, Hairunnas, Brian Kurniawan Jaya, Christabel Annora Paramita Parung

“…This study brings expected implications. It suggests that integrating KE and NT in medical and hospital product design can foster a more patient-centred healthcare experience, encourage speedy recovery, and reduce staff burden. …”
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Sarcopenic obesity is linked to worse clinical outcomes than sarcopenia or obesity alone in hospitalized older adults by Kamile Silay, Hande Selvi Oztorun

“…Its definition and clinical implications remain debated. This study evaluated SO using the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism–European Association for the Study of Obesity (ESPEN–EASO) criteria and examined its associations with geriatric syndromes and metabolic risk factors. …”
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Healthcare organizations in crisis context: decision-making models and roles of CEOs by Anna Romiti, Mario Del Vecchio, Caterina Cavicchi, Emidia Vagnoni

“…Methods Based on a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 49 CEOs of Italian healthcare organizations, including both local health authorities and independent hospitals. …”
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Resilience among refugee mothers: scoping review of promotion and hindrance factors by Francesca Zecchinato, Ingi Iusmen, Dawn-Marie Walker, Pia Riggirozzi, Ken Brackstone

“…Their resilience has important implications for their health and the positive adjustment of their family units. …”
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Steroid and illicit drug abuse in the health and fitness community: A systematic review of evidence by Abdullah Al Hamid, Latifah Alomani, Alhanoof Aljuresan, Wasan Alahmad, Zainab Alluwaim

“…Inclusion criteria focused on research exploring athletes’ experiences with AAS, specifically side effects and usage patterns. Data extraction followed a standardized template, and study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tools. …”
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THE TRANSFORMATION OF RUKYAH AL-HILAL: INTEGRATING DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY IN ISLAMIC MOON SIGHTING PRACTICES by Muhammad Rasywan Syarif, Sakirman, Abdul Syatar, Nur Lela

“…The methodology employed in this study is qualitative, utilising a comparative analysis of classical juristic texts from scholars. Data was collected through literature review and analysis of relevant fatwas and scholarly discussions on the permissibility and effectiveness of technological aids in rukyah al-hilāl. …”
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Association between Depression and C-Reactive Protein by Yunsheng Ma, David E. Chiriboga, Sherry L. Pagoto, Milagros C. Rosal, Wenjun Li, Philip A. Merriam, James R. Hébert, Matthew C. Whited, Ira S. Ockene

“…Subjects consisted of 508 healthy adults (mean age 48.5 years; 49% women, 88% white) residing in central Massachusetts. Data were collected at baseline and at quarterly intervals over a one-year period per individual. …”
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Association between the Triglyceride-glucose index and fragility fractures among US adults: insights from NHANES by Yuan Lou, Huan Chen, Fuli Man, Lina Zhang, Qi Pan

“…Methods Cross-sectional data of 25,082 participants were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. …”
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Purchase Intention of Healthy Foods: The Determinant Role of Brand Image in the Market of a Developing Country by Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Manuel Escobar-Farfán, Iván Veas-González, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Perez, Rodrigo Gallardo-Canales, Rodrigo Ruiz-Andia, Virginia Mercedes Fernandez-Daza, Rosa Fabiana Zabalaga-Davila

“…Using an online survey, data were collected from 637 consumers. Analyses were performed using structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS). …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Risk Assessment Frameworks in Blockchain Applications: Research Gaps and Key Lessons by Rapheal Sunday Amadi, A. S. M. Kayes, Eric Pardede, Mohammad Jabed Morshed Chowdhury, Khandakar Ahmed

“…Blockchain is a decentralised and distributed digital ledger technology that is used to record and store data securely and transparently and has attracted the attention of both academia and industry. …”
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Preventing Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Emergence during the Polio Endgame. by Margarita Pons-Salort, Cara C Burns, Hil Lyons, Isobel M Blake, Hamid Jafari, M Steven Oberste, Olen M Kew, Nicholas C Grassly

“…Here, we examine the risk factors for VDPV2 emergence and implications for the strategy of tOPV SIAs prior to OPV2 withdrawal. …”
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Randomized community trial to assess nutritional, socioeconomic, and health outcomes of a food forest initiative in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador: a study protocol by Marco Faytong-Haro, Marco Faytong-Haro, Alonso Quijano-Ruiz, Daniel Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Patricio Alvarez-Munoz, Patricio Alvarez-Munoz, Stephanie Gallegos-Caamaño, Victor Yambay-Delgado, Karina Checa, María José Delgado-Rendón, Andrea Angulo-Prado

“…This randomized, comparative approach will enable a more precise assessment of the food forest's impact. Data collection will occur at three intervals: baseline, 6 months, and 12 months post-intervention. …”
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Statistical learning-driven parameter tuning in injection molding using modified simplex method by Pongchanun Luangpaiboon, Walailak Atthirawong, Anucha Hirunwat, Pasura Aungkulanon

“…This research provides a data-driven framework for optimizing IMPs, thereby improving both operational efficiency and product reliability. …”
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Exploring the Use of ChatGPT in EFL/ESL Writing Classrooms: A Systematic Literature Review by Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali

“…Within the software, Google Scholar was deliberately chosen as the primary database. The inductive data analysis results were rigorously checked using multiple validation strategies and presented as themes to address the research goal. …”
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Czech Participation in Ukraine’s Reconstruction: Risks, Scenarios and Opportunities in the Housing Sector by Pavlák, Miroslav, Mentlík, Roman, Halouzka, Miroslav, Yurchenko, Svetlana

“…Karazin University in Kharkiv), stakeholder analysis based on coded interviews with Czech entrepreneurs, and quantitative investment scenario modelling (2024–2033). Data triangulation was applied to ensure internal validity. …”
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An Automated and Efficient Slope Unit Division Method Coupled with Computer Graphics and Hydrological Principles by Ting Xiao, Li Zhu, Lichang Wang, Beibei Yang, Can Wang, Haipeng Yao

“…Slope units serve as fundamental spatial units for surface morphology modeling and multidisciplinary coupling analysis, holding significant theoretical value and practical implications in regional stability assessments, surface process simulations, and quantitative geological engineering research. …”
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Brain-clinical biotyping in patients with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder by Shi Tang, Bei Huang, Yanlin Wang, Yaping Liu, Jing Wang, Li Zhou, Siyi Gong, Yuhua Yang, Joey WY Chan, Steven WH Chau, Winnie CW Chu, Jill Abrigo, Jean-François Gagnon, Yun Kwok Wing

“…Similarity Network Fusion was used to integrate cortical thickness, surface area, subcortical volume, and clinical data, followed by spectral clustering to identify iRBD biotypes. …”
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Emotional intelligence and reflective thinking: a synergistic approach in nursing education by Rawhia Salah Dogham, Nermine M. Elcokany, Asmaa Saber Ghaly, Ayman Mohamed El-Ashry, Heba Fakieh Mansy Ali

“…Methods A stratified random sample of 1,096 nursing students participated in the study. Data were collected using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form and the Reflective Thinking Questionnaire. …”
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How STEM content is presented in mathematics textbooks from the U.S. and China: a comparative study by Shuhui Li, Lianghuo Fan, Jietong Luo

“…., using real-world situations or scenarios with authentic data) and limited information and communication technology (ICT) integration. …”
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Potential Role of CREM in Diabetes‐Associated Testicular Dysfunction: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives by Olabimpe Caroline Badejogbin, Oyedayo Phillips Akano, Oluwafisayo Elizabeth Boluwatife Julius, Mary Olaoluwa Agunloye, Makinde Vincent Olubiyi, Ojichukwuka Ebere Chijioke‐Agu, Matthew Agene Obekpa, Adesina Paul Arikawe, Kehinde Samuel Olaniyi

“…Further research is needed to explore its molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications.…”
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