Effect of lupeol on testicular lesions induced by cadmium chloride in rats by Parmida Arabkarami, Pejman Mortazavi, Saeed Hesaraki

“…In this study, the effects of lupeol (an active pentacyclic triterpenoid with antioxidant properties) on testicular injuries induced by cadmium chloride were investigated in male rats.Materials and Methods: Lupeol was obtained from Sigma-Aldrich, and the experiment included 40 male Wistar rats divided into 8 groups (healthy control, healthy rats treated with 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg of lupeol, cadmium chloride, and three groups that received cadmium chloride and were treated with 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg of lupeol). …”
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The impact of adult attachment on career decision-making in Chinese college students: the chain mediating role of self-differentiation and social support by Xiaoqing Wang, Qingli Liu, Biyan Xiao

“…Grounded in attachment theory and Bowen’s family systems theory, the proposed model “adult attachment → self-differentiation → social support → career decision-making” elucidates how emotional dependency indirectly shapes career choices through psychological maturity and social resource integration, offering novel insights for career counseling.MethodsData were collected from 908 students across three universities in Shandong Province using standardized scales: the Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory, Revised Differentiation of Self Inventory, Social Support Rating Scale, and Career Decision Inventory. …”
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Implementation challenges of telerobotics in the infectious disease department in Iran: An integrated methodological approach by Farkhondeh Asadi, Mahrokh Anvari, Nahid Ramezan Ghorbani, Azam Sabahi

“…Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the challenges of implementing telerobotics in infectious departments in Iran. Methods: The present study is applied research carried out in two phases. …”
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Cultural taboos and menstrual health: analysing practices in Gadchiroli’s Kurma Ghar (period huts) in Maharashtra by Sania Siddiqui, Karuna Nidhi

“…Participants were selected through purposive sampling, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered. …”
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Workplace Incivility –Resident's Perspective by Uzma Ahsan , Lamia Yusuf , Maria Aslam , Aqsa Aslam , Ahsan Nasim , Muhammad Hashim Khan

“…Place and Duration of Study: Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore from 1st February 2023 to 1 September 2023. Materials and Methods: Fourteen postgraduate residents were selected through purposive, qualitative sampling. …”
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The Effectiveness of Electrotherapy and Exercise Therapy on Pain and Balance in Elderly Women with Knee Osteoarthritis by Fatemeh Behrooz Damirchi, Hamed Kheirollahi Meidani, Sara Imani Brouj, Sadaf Hesari

“…The purpose of this study was to determine how electrotherapy treatment modalities and therapeutic exercise affect the pain and balance of middle-aged women with knee osteoarthritis. Methods The pre-test-post-test research design was used in the current semi-experimental applied research. …”
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Physician factors affecting patient preferences in selecting a primary care provider: A qualitative research study in Singapore. by Abigail Ern Jie Lee, Sulaiha Ithinin, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…In-depth interviews were conducted on patients with NCDs. Purposive sampling was implemented to enrol patients who had previously consulted PCPs in polyclinics and GP clinics, garnering their perspectives and experiences of care received from both providers. …”
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Development of a training system for virtual reality trauma first aid nursing teamwork in central China by La Xie, Dongmei Liu, Mei Feng, Xiangping Liu

“…The cooperation of trauma team can shorten the treatment time and improve the treatment efficiency. Methods This study employed a quasi-experimental design to evaluate standardized trauma team performance scores among emergency nurses following VR training. …”
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Self-blaming as a barrier to lung cancer screening and smoking cessation programs in Italy. A qualitative study. by Luca Ghirotto, Eugenio Paci, Claudia Bricci, Silvia Marini, Valentina Bessi, Matías Eduardo Díaz Crescitelli, Ermanno Rondini, Francesco Pistelli, Giuseppe Gorini, Sandra Bosi, Paolo Giorgi Rossi, Working Group

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>This multicenter qualitative study was conducted in two Italian regions as part of a larger project the Italian League against Cancer promoted. …”
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Monitoring of the Blood Plasma Redox Potential During Plasma Quarantining (Preliminary Report) by I. V. Goroncharovskaya, V. B. Khvatov, A. K. Evseev, A. K. Shabanov, M. M. Goldin, S. S. Petrikov

“…The purpose of the study: to identify significant changes in the electrochemical properties of quarantine-stored blood plasma and of donor blood plasma during its in vitro mixing with quarantined plasma in order to assess the effect of transfusion of quarantine-stored plasma on recipient plasma in a model experiment. Materials and methods. Blood plasma of 20 clinically healthy volunteer donors was quarantined for 6 months at -40°C. …”
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How to improve the transferability of a 12-week home-space sedentary behaviour intervention for ethnically diverse older adults: a qualitative study protocol of key stakeholder per... by Gareth Stratton, Naureen Akber Ali Meghani, Joanne Hudson, Jane Mullins

“…Therefore, the current study aims to explore stakeholders’ perceptions of the transferability of a 12-week home space intervention for ethnically diverse sedentary OAs, that is, aimed at reducing their SB and increasing their PA.Methods Exploratory qualitative research using in-depth interviews (IDIs) and a purposive sampling technique will be employed to recruit stakeholders. …”
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Towards a clinical pathway to food for special medical purpose in China: current progress based on a cross-sectional survey by Jie Gong, Mengyan Wang, Jiankui Guo, Yishu Lyu, Dongyu Mu, Lei Shi, Wen Hu, Fengmei Yu

“…Background and objectivesTo investigate the current status of clinical pathway implementation for food for special medical purpose (FSMP) in China and provide a scientific basis for constructing a standardized pathway.Methods and study designAn E-questionnaire was distributed to 27 clinical nutrition quality control centers in tertiary medical institutions in China from September to October 2023 via random stratified sampling.ResultsNinety-eight valid questionnaires were ultimately recovered. …”
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The influence of the fourth industrial revolution in teaching and learning: the COVID-19 context [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Awelani V. Mudau, Lettah Sikhosana

“…This paper employed qualitative interpretative multiple case study design. Purposive sampling was used to sample our participants. Methods We selected four teachers who taught at the early childhood development stage, intermediate phase, senior phase, and further education and training phases. …”
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Nitrate Content in Open Field Spinach, Applicative Case for Hyperspectral Reflectance Data by Walter Polilli, Angelica Galieni, Fabio Stagnari

“…The competitive adaptive reweighted sampling (CARS), its stability version (SCARS), Elastic Net, and modified boosted versions of each (CARSplus, SCARSplus, and ENplus) were used as feature selection methods. …”
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Patient preferences and willingness to pay for dental services: a systematic review by Atefeh Najafi Shahkoohi, Vahid Alipour, Jalal Arabloo, Zahra Meshkani

“…This systematic review of the literature on willingness to pay (WTP) for dental services aims to inform policy and planning by identifying the key factors influencing preferences. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science core collection, Scopus, and Google Scholar. …”
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Exploring electronic health record systems implementation in primary health care centres in Saudi Arabia: pre-post implementation by Haitham Alzghaibi, Hayley Hutchings

“…This study evaluates the implementation of EHRS in PHCs at two phases: pre-implementation and post-implementation.MethodsA quantitative, self-reported questionnaire was employed at two distinct timescales (pre- and post-implementation) to assess user attitudes and experiences. …”
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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV service interruptions amid COVID-19 pandemic by Florence M.Q. Setshedi, Livhuwani Tshivhase, Idah Moyo

“…This article describes the PMTCT service interruptions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tshwane healthcare facilities. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was used to explore and describe the experiences of healthcare providers offering PMTCT services during COVID-19 in the Tshwane district, Gauteng province. …”
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Sexual quality of life and associated factors among podoconiosis patients in Wolaita zone, South Ethiopia by Temesgen Lera Abiso, Amene Abebe Kerbo, Eskinder Wolka Woticha

“…This study aimed to assess the SQOL and associated factors among podoconiosis patients in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 639 podoconiosis patients using a multistage sampling technique. …”
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The efficacy of an integrated training package based on time perspective therapy and positive therapy on the quality of life and psychological well-being of depressed patients by Mohammad Hemmati, Taher Tizdast, Mohsen Jadidi

“…Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated training package based on time perspective therapy and positive therapy on the quality of life and psychological well-being of depressed patients. Methods: This research employed a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design with a control group and a two-month follow-up. …”
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Against the current: Addressing climate-induced health disparities in India's transgender community by Gnana Sanga Mithra S

“…A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted between January and March 2025 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, involving 167 self-identified transgender individuals recruited through convenience and snowball sampling methods, accomplishing a response rate of 91 %. …”
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