Variability in Pain Traits Among Young Individuals with High and Low Pain Sensitivity by Zhi Y, Mao Z, Zhang M, Kong Y

“…However, it remains unclear whether differences in these traits exist between individuals with high or low pain sensitivity, which could have implications for predicting pain disorders.Methods: This study aimed to examine the variability of pain-related traits in individuals with high or low pain sensitivity, using both self-report measures and quantitative sensory tests in a sample of 92 healthy young adults. …”
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Influence of the First Thousand Days of Life on Stunting Incidence by Linda Meliati, Sudarmi Sudarmi, St Halimatusyaadiah

“…Materials and Methods:  This study was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design that was conducted from March to July 2022. …”
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The every woman study™ low- and middle-income countries edition protocol: A multi-country observational study to assess opportunities and challenges to improving survival and quali... by Frances Reid, Tracey Adams, Rafe Sadnan Adel, Carlos E Andrade, Anmol Bajwa, Ian G Bambury, Nada Benhima, Raikhan Bolatbekova, David Cantu-De Leon, Phaedra Charlton, Carlos Chávez Chirinos, Robin Cohen, Mary Eiken, Erick Estuardo Estrada, Dilyara Kaidarova, Iren Lau, Clara MacKay, Precious Takondwa Makondi, Asima Mukhopadhyay, Aisha Mustapha, Florencia Noll, Martin Origa, Jitendra Pariyar, Shahana Pervin, Ngoc T H Phan, Basel Refky, Afrin F Shaffi, Eva-Maria Strömsholm, Yin Ling Woo, Sook-Yee Yoon, Nargiza Zakirova, Runcie C W Chidebe, Garth Funston, Isabelle Soerjomataram

“…This study aims to address this evidence gap.<h4>Methods</h4>This is an observational multi-country study set in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Quality of Life (QoL) and Psychosocial Outcomes in Adult Survivors of Unilateral Retinoblastoma (RB) in China by Yiyi Feng, Chuandi Zhou, Renbing Jia, Yefei Wang, Xianqun Fan

“…Most unilateral RB survivors experience a relatively good QoL, and they do not have poorer psychosocial functioning compared with a noncancer sample. …”
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Barriers to the use of direct access according to allied health professionals; an exploration among Dutch physiotherapists, dietitians, and health insurers by Laura J. Damen, Britt Beerman, W. M. Meijer, B. J. Knottnerus, J. D. De Jong, L. H. D. Van Tuyl

“…Abstract Introduction General practices experience high workloads and increasing volume of patients. …”
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Resilience in Stroke survivor-care-partner Dyads (ReStoreD): a study protocol for a randomized-control trial by Alexandra L. Terrill, Sasha Gordon, Catharine Sparks, Brian B. Baucom, Beth Cardell, Justin J. MacKenzie, Jennifer J. Majersik, Maija Reblin, Lorie G. Richards

“…Methods Using a fully powered, randomized waitlist-control design, the efficacy of ReStoreD to reduce emotional distress in both dyad members will be determined (Aim 1). …”
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Leveraging machine learning for duration of surgery prediction in knee and hip arthroplasty – a development and validation study by Benedikt Langenberger, Daniel Schrednitzki, Andreas Halder, Reinhard Busse, Christoph Pross

“…We therefore aimed (1) to identify whether machine learning can predict DOS in HA/KA patients using retrospective data available before surgery with reasonable performance, (2) to compare whether machine learning is able to outperform multivariable regression in predictive performance and (3) to identify the most important predictor variables for DOS both in a multi- and single-hospital context. Methods eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) and multivariable linear regression were used for predictions. …”
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Potential drug–drug interactions among hospitalised cardiac patients in Nepal: a prospective observational study by Sunil Shrestha, Binod Kumar Sah, Arun Kumar Karna, Sangam Subedi, Ranjit Kumar Sah, Nim Bahadur Dangi

“…Background Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) are a significant concern for patients on complex therapeutic regimens, especially involving cardiovascular medications, which are frequently implicated in these interactions.Objectives This study used a standardised interaction database to determine the frequency, severity and risk factors associated with potential DDIs (pDDIs) among cardiovascular disease (CVD) in-patients.Methods The prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Nepal from April 2024 to October 2024. …”
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Psychological impact of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of PTSD, depression, and anxiety among Turkish adults by Metin Çınaroğlu, Eda Yılmazer, Esra Noyan Ahlatcıoğlu, Selami Varol Ülker, Gökben Hızlı Sayar

“…This study systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed the prevalence and severity of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety among adult Turkish survivors during the first 18 months post-disaster.MethodsFollowing PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus was conducted for peer-reviewed studies published between February 6, 2023, and May 30, 2025. …”
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Are Cannabis-Based Medicines a Useful Treatment for Neuropathic Pain? A Systematic Review by Nawaf Almuntashiri, Basma M. El Sharazly, Wayne G. Carter

“…Hypersensitivity to stimuli, also known as hyperalgesia, can cause a person to experience pain from non-painful stimuli, termed allodynia. …”
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Educational media and educational technology within specific education in Egypt and KSA: Challenges and prospects for development by H. S. Zaghloul, M. D. Rabeh

“…., language, vocal, designer, household, etc.).The aim of the present analytical study is to diagnose the problems of carrying out professional activities and to study the needs of teachers, specialising in educational media and working in specific pre-university education systems in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.Methodology and research methods. Data collection was carried out by means of a survey questionnaire that was administered to a sample consisting of 100 teachers (50 from Egypt and 50 from KSA) working at various pre-university education levels in both countries.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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Characterization and clustering of intra-day physical activity patterns using accelerometry among sexual and gender minority adults by David Lopez-Veneros, Billy A. Caceres, Kasey Jackman, Joseph A. Belloir, Yashika Sharma, Suzanne Bakken, Ipek Ensari

“…Methods Each 24-h period of step counts was smoothed using Fourier-transform to create the functional data matrix and fit the FLBMs. …”
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Latent profile analysis of moral courage and coping style among nursing interns: a multicenter cross-sectional survey by Xue Wang, Ruixin Zhang, Jie Chen, Jiao Wu, Zhi Huang

“…This study aimed to explore the current situation of moral courage and analyze its potential profiles and differences in coping styles among nursing interns. Methods In this cross-sectional descriptive study, a convenience sample of nursing interns (n = 1258) from 14 nursing schools in the three geographical areas of China was investigated. …”
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Structural barriers to sexual and reproductive health care among Black and Latina cisgender and transgender U.S. women who use drugs: a qualitative study by Madina Agénor, Aisha Tipnis, Mikaela Byers, Tori Davis, Madeline Noh, Reagan Dunham, Kelly Reyna, Queen Adesuyi, Angela R. Bazzi, Katie B. Biello

“…Methods Using a stratified purposive sampling strategy, we conducted in-depth interviews (n = 18) with Black and Latina cisgender and transgender women aged 18–45 years who use drugs and had received SRH care in Boston, MA, Providence, RI, or Washington, DC in the last 12 months. …”
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Can drone images predict within-field variability in soil fertility? A case study in the Northern Region of Ghana by Yussif Baba Kassim, Yussif Baba Kassim, Yussif Baba Kassim, Francisco Pinto, Dilys S. MacCarthy, Prem Bindraban, Ngonidzashe Chirinda, TjeerdJan Stomph, Paul C. Struik

“…We tested (i) whether within field spatial patterns in early season weed cover and soil organic matter could be correlated and (ii) whether predicted soil organic matter could indicate within-field heterogeneity in crop yields.MethodsWe collected images of early season weed cover using a DJI Phantom 4 proV2 drone and data on maize and soybean final above-ground biomass from on-farm experiments, conducted in Bognaayili and Gauwogo (northern Ghana), during 2022 and 2023 cropping seasons. …”
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Digital Twin for Analog Mars Missions: Investigating Local Positioning Alternatives for GNSS-Denied Environments by Benjamin Reimeir, Amelie Leininger, Raimund Edlinger, Andreas Nüchter, Gernot Grömer

“…The digital twin integrates telemetry from the Aouda space suit simulators, inertial measurement unit motion capture (IMU-MoCap), and sensor data from the Intuitive Rover Operation and Collecting Samples (iROCS) rover. All nine experiment runs were reconstructed successfully by the developed digital twin. …”
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Stability analysis of the reference standard of <i>Mycoplasma arginini</i> strain G230 used for testing biologicals for mycoplasmas by S. M. Sukhanova, Z. E. Berdnikova, O. V. Fadeikina, E. M. Petruchuk, A. S. Tikhonova

“…The stability of RS’s characteristics, including the certified value (titre), was determined using Ph.Rus. methods. The experiment involved two testing regimes with short-term exposure to elevated temperatures. …”
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Semantic component of speech development of older preschoolers in the process of speech education by Yuri A. Kochetkov, Oksana S. Ushakova

“…Modern society places high demands on the level of language training of children, starting from an early age, which makes it relevant to search for effective methods of speech development and children’s awareness of the phenomena of language and speech. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity environment in English primary schools: a multi-perspective qualitative analysis by Danielle House, Robert Walker, Ruth Salway, Lydia Emm-Collison, Katie Breheny, Kate Sansum, Sarah Churchward, Joanna G Williams, Frank de Vocht, Russell Jago

“…The parent interview sample is predominantly female, active and of higher socioeconomic status, so the experiences of male, less active and lower socioeconomic parents are limited. …”
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The assessment of slope stability and rock excavatability in a limestone quarry by Kadir Karaman, Bayram Ercikdi, Ayhan Kesimal

“…The slopes were shown to have a stability probability of ≥80%, provided that a pneumatic hammer or blasting methods are used for the excavation. However, the maximum slope height (Hmax) in blasting operations is required to be lower for durable slope faces. …”
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