Assessment of patients’ perspective on quality of pharmacist patient communication in a Nigerian tertiary hospital by F. A. Sanusi, A. Iwaloye, S. A. Saka, I. A. Ogunyinka

“…Abstract Background The current practice paradigm of pharmacists is patient-focused and communication plays a vital role in the effectiveness of its delivery. In view of the common errors frequently committed by pharmacists in communication, this study assessed the quality of communications between hospital pharmacists and patients accessing care at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Ogun State, Nigeria. …”
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Review: missed tuberculosis cases in India: a systematic analysis of diagnostic, treatment, and reporting gaps by Rechel Shrisunder, Manesh Muraleedharan, Sammita Jagdish Jadhav, Dwight Figueiredo

“…Based on the objectives of this review, we identified patient-related factors contributing to missing cases, including geographical displacement due to migration or occupational reasons, alcoholism, illiteracy, personal commitments, side effects to Anti-Tubercular Treatment (ATT), depressive symptoms, perceived social stigma, reluctance to reveal prior treatment history, and no record keeping. …”
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Conditional early release from punishment: the interpretation of the terms of application by A. O. Beketov, K. N. Karpov, E. V. Stebeneva

“…Such corrections will eliminate the duality of understanding of certain conditions of parole and increase the effectiveness of law enforcement practice in this area.…”
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The Efforts of Teachers of Moral Faith in Overcoming Student Delinquency in Madrasah Aliyah Al Falah Batang Hari by Ikhwan Rosyadi, Sitti Muayada Haris, Eko Dihantoro

“…After the identification is done correctly, then the next step can be taken, namely curative efforts, as a recovery or healing step by providing measurable punishment to ensure that students who commit delinquency get a deterrent effect. The results of the efforts of Teachers of Moral Faith in overcoming Student Delinquency at MA Al Falah Batang Hari include the following: a) student delinquency at MA Al Falah Batanghari is relatively controlled; b) The number of delinquency in schools decreases, and there is no delinquency that has an impact on the crime; c) teachers can identify early on the existence of indicators that lead to student delinquency; d) Student discipline in participating in teaching and learning activities at school can run well; e) communication between the school teacher and the parents/guardians of students is becoming closer in an effort to increase student learning activity and efforts to overcome student delinquency; f) The school receives positive appreciation from the environment and the social community around it. …”
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Community participation: a pragmatic solution to negative impacts of Covid-19 on household's socioeconomic lives by John Lola Okunola, Sunday Olutayo Fakunle

“…The study further found that the CBO members benefited social support in form of provision of platforms to share their experiences, to boost members’ morale to avert psychological challenges that tended to generate committing suicide and to invite medical experts on sensitization programmes about COVID-19 and its effects. …”
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Investigating the Relationship Between Preservice Special Education Teachers' Attitudes Toward Professional Collaboration and Teaching Competencies by Eylem Dayı, Hatice Cansu Bilgiç, Mehmet Emin Kalaylı

“…Introduction: Collaboration is a positive and mutually committed process that involves team members working together, pooling resources, and sharing an environment. …”
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The organization of breast health and diseases topics in undergraduate medical education programs: a model proposal by Beyza Ozcinar, Ayse Hilal Bati

“…Addressing these issues will enhance medical education, ensuring future healthcare professionals are better equipped to manage breast health and diseases effectively.…”
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Synergetic role of TRPV4 inhibitor and mechanical loading on reducing inflammation by Parto Babaniamansour, Diego Jacho, Agustin Rabino, Rafael Garcia-Mata, Eda Yildirim-Ayan

“…This study investigates the effects of various mechanical loading amplitudes (0%, 3%, and 6%) and TRPV4 inhibition (10 µM RN-1734) on the phenotypic commitments of pro-inflammatory (M1) macrophages within three-dimensional (3D) collagen matrices. …”
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Harnessing multisector data to guide policy decision-making to help reduce malnutrition: findings from implementing the National Information Platforms for Nutrition in Africa, Asia... by Carmel M Dolan, J Shojam, P Geniez, B Baille, L Barrington, E Onsomu, I Kiplagat, J Katungu, S Kipruto, M Balarabe

“…Initiatives like NIPN are vital to operationalise multisector nutrition actions plans and achieve national targets and global commitments in nutrition.…”
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Employee Motivation and Job Performance in the Public Service of Uganda: The Case of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions by Batson, Baguma

“…Because productivity and performance of most organizations depend on how readily available and committed the workforce is, the absence or low level of factors of motivation effects employee’s motivation and hence negatively affects performance.…”
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Tuberculosis Patients’ Serum Extracellular Vesicles Induce Relevant Immune Responses for Initial Defense Against BCG in Mice by Wenzhao Xu, Yue Hou, Jingfang Zhang, Tingming Cao, Guangming Dai, Wenjing Wang, Na Tian, Dingyi Liu, Hongqian Chu, Hong Sun, Zhaogang Sun

“…Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> (<i>Mtb</i>), which places a tremendous burden on public health prevention and control within society. Researchers are committed to developing various diagnoses and treatment plans to eliminate TB effectively. …”
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Foreign Direct Investment and Violent Crimes: Evidence from the Iranian Provinces by gholamreza zamanian, Frnaz Dehghan, foruzan falahati, ali davari

“…GDP per capita variables and industry index have a negative and significant effect, and the infrastructure variable also has a positive and significant effect on foreign direct investment. …”
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Modelling the air quality impacts of a zero emission zone scenario in the city of Milan by Andrea Piccoli, Valentina Agresti, Marco Bedogni, Giovanni Lonati, Guido Pirovano

“…In conclusion, the introduction of the ZEZ in 2030 is expected to have a marginal effect compared to the BAS30 scenario due to the limited spatial extent of the simulated ZEZ, the limited effect of electric vehicles on non-exhaust emissions, and the already strong emission reductions achieved using the projected 2030 vehicle fleet.…”
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Scapular dyskinesis-based exercise therapy versus multimodal physical therapy for subacromial impingement syndrome in young overhead athletes with scapular dyskinesis: a randomized... by Meilin Wen, Xuanming Hu, Guiying Bao

“…Mixed-design ANOVA revealed significant main effects of time for all outcomes (all p < 0.001, η² = 0.71–0.92), and significant group effects for SPADI and IST (p < 0.01). …”
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Patients’ Responsiveness and Health Benefits of Weekly Telemonitoring and Monthly Telehealth Coaching in a Pilot Telenutrition Weight-Loss Program by Noura M.S. Eid, Ebtisam A. Al-ofi, Sumia Enani, Rana H. Mosli, Raneem R. Saqr, Karimah M. Qutah, Sara M.S. Eid

“…Conclusions: Thus, our findings highlight that participants were more committed and responsive to telehealth coaching than telemonitoring during long-duration weight management interventions. …”
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Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen, and Empower 2.0 Program: Advancing Careers and Leadership for Women Physician Staff in an Academic Institution by Ji Yun Kang, Ivana T. Croghan, Caroline L. Matchett, Laura E. Raffals, Anne A. Schletty, Tammy R. Monson, Karen M. Fischer, Erin M. Pagel, Karthik Ghosh, Anjali Bhagra

“…Background: To study the effects of the Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen, and Empower (RISE) 2.0 Program designed for professional development of women staff. …”
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Impact of reservoir organic acid and brine salinity on CO2-rock interfacial tension and wettability in carbonate rocks: Insights for geological CO2 storage by Ramyar Suramairy, Azad Anugerah Ali Rasol, M.N.A.M. Norddin, Maha R. Hamoudi, Amanj W. Khalid, Dana A. Hasan

“…Nevertheless, the success of a CO2 sequestration project is committed to efficient long-term confinement of CO2, which is governed by various factors, mainly the wettability and interfacial tension in the reservoir. …”
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Factors influencing farmer entrepreneurs' decision to return home for sustainable rural development: evidence from China by Yiqiang Feng, Ziao Chen, Shuxian Wang, Yuxin Zhang

“…Monthly returnees are 3.2 times more likely to commit to resettlement than annual visitors. (4) Selective Policy Impact: General policy awareness does not influence return decisions (β = −0.0099, p = 0.863, OR = 0.990), while targeted expectations for local economic development (β = 0.3914, p = 0.001, OR = 1.479) and education improvements (β = 0.3704, p = 0.033, OR = 1.448) significantly encourage return.DiscussionThe findings underscore the importance of cultural identity, family dynamics, and targeted policy design in shaping the return decisions of farmer entrepreneurs. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to exercise in people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a qualitative study by Natalie Li, Stephanie Frade, Lucinda Roper, Matthew JS Parker, Peter Youssef, Mandana Nikpour

“…Conclusions People with IIM experience several barriers to exercise including disease severity, symptom unpredictability, fear of disease exacerbation, and difficulty scheduling exercise around medical appointments and life commitments. Education about the role of exercise and individualising exercise for people with IIM are central to improving exercise engagement and confidence. …”
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Long-term outcomes of Türkiye’s first population-based mammography screening program: a decade of breast cancer detection and survival analysis in Bahçeşehir by Beyza Ozcinar, Erkin Aribal, Neslihan Cabioglu, Sibel Ozkan Gurdal, Gamze Varol, Nuran Akyurt, Efe Sezgin, Vahit Ozmen

“…Conclusions This study demonstrates that with a committed team and sufficient infrastructure, screening mammography can be effectively carried out in Türkiye, leading to early detection and lower mortality rates. …”
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