Knowledge, perceptions, and management of symptoms of hormonal imbalance among adolescent girls in selected schools in Ghana: a qualitative exploratory study by Sawudatu Zakariah-Akoto, Benjamin Abuaku, Godfred Egbi, Bismark Edem Kofi Klu, Eric Kyei-Baafour, Michael Fokuo Ofori, Collins Stephen Ahorlu, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu

“…Two urban and two rural communities in two regions were purposively selected for the study. Using a convenient sampling approach, participants were recruited from Upper Primary, Junior, and Senior High schools. …”
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Phantom Pain, Mental Health Problems, and Depression Among Yemenis With Amputated Limbs: Victims of the Recent Conflict by Fuad Taleb, Asmaa Altahari, Morad Mohammed, Eman Alemrany, Enas AL-a'ameri, Abdul kareem Al Qaidy, Hassam Alwageeh, Samah Alhijri, Ayat AlHamdany, Khadija Ahmed, Aziza Alazazi

“…Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid in Taiz, Yemen-2023. A convenience sample of 60 adults with amputated limbs participated in this study. …”
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The impact of information technology applications on the quality of life of disabled older adults in nursing homes in China: a qualitative study by Hong Zhang, Xiaoyan Liao, Shuang Liang, Lifang Tong, Jun Shen, Bin Peng, Lin Wu, Lu Gao, Qianying Jia, Liu Ren, Lanyue Luo, Yixin Wang, Xiaoli Zhang

“…This study explores the adaptation process and experiences of disabled older adults with the use of information technology in nursing homes from four perspectives: physiological, psychological, social, and environmental, and examines its impact on their quality of life.MethodsAn interpretative phenomenological approach was adopted, with purposive sampling used to recruit participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 disabled older adults, and the data were analyzed using Van Manen’s phenomenology of practice method.ResultsFour main themes and 16 sub-themes were identified: Physical Health and Functional Capacity: subjective health perception, physical functioning, chronic disease management, sleep quality, and nutritional status; Psychological Wellbeing and Emotional Support: attitudes toward aging, negative emotions, emotional companionship, and sense of meaning in life; Social Relationships and Social Engagement: interactions with family and friends, participation in social activities, social roles, and social support; and Environmental Adaptation and Digital Challenges: safety and comfort of the living environment, ease of independent mobility, the ‘digital divide’, and protection of personal privacy and data.ConclusionThe application of information technology in nursing homes in China has partially resolved longstanding issues in traditional older adults care, such as inaccurate health management, lack of personalized and diverse services, and inefficient resource allocation. …”
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Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Nauman Ismat Butt, Muhammad Hasnain, Huzaifa Nadeem, Tashia Malik, Barak Waris, Osama Habib, Muhammad Atif Qureshi

“…Understanding these mental health issues is crucial for improving diabetes management and patient outcomes, particularly in a country with limited mental health resources. …”
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Burnout syndrome and the protective role of resilience among university professors: a cross-sectional study of associated psychosocial and physical factors by Maria Jose Alban Guijarro, Luis Chauca-Bajaña, Carlos Martínez Florencia, José Dionel Alban Sanchez, Miguel Álvarez Aviles, Denisse Arroyo-Apolo, Andrea Ordoñez Balladares, Manuel Roberto Tolozano-Benites, Alba Perez-Jardon, Byron Velásquez Ron

“…Physical symptoms were reported by 71.6% of participants, with nausea (86.2%) and respiratory issues (81.1%) being the most prevalent. Regression analysis revealed that employment status and several physical symptoms (e.g., sleep disturbances, muscle tension, gastrointestinal discomfort) were significantly associated with higher burnout levels (p < 0.05). …”
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Linguistic accuracy and authenticity of the content of the Russian version of the module of gastrointestinal symptoms of the PedsQL^™ questionnaire for pediatric patient... by Anna L. Arakelyan, Andrey N. Surkov, Aleksander A. Baranov, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova, Valeri V. Gorev, Elena B. Moskvina, Tamara A. Skvorcova, Artem V. Nikitin, Vladislav V. Chernikov

“…Questionnaires that help assess the HRQL can give a concept of child’s state, identify arcane issues and they are of great importance for a full understanding of how the state of health affects the child. …”
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Exploring diabetic patients experiences during war in Sudan: insights from a multi-city study by Mohamed Hisham Alamin, Manasik Mamoun, Leina Elfatih Salah Mohamed Ali Elomeiri, Sarah Hashim Mohammed Osman, Shrouk M. Abdou, Fatima Mohamed Osman Yasin, Ekhlass Ahmed Musa Mohamed, Abdelrahman Idris Mohamed Idris, Marwa Adil Abdelwahab Hag Ahmed, Lina Ahmed Ali Mohmmed Ahmed, Abdalmahmoud Asadig Kanan Ahmed, Mariam Abdelgadir Hago Taha, Moneer Ali Abdallah Ali, Esra Abdallah Abdalwahed Mahgoub

“…The most common difficulties included transportation issues and long wait times or overcrowding. The war disrupted the healthy eating habits of 34.9% of patients. …”
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Living Coral Displays, Research Laboratories, and Biobanks as Important Reservoirs of Chemodiversity with Potential for Biodiscovery by Ricardo Calado, Miguel C. Leal, Ruben X. G. Silva, Mara Borba, António Ferro, Mariana Almeida, Diana Madeira, Helena Vieira

“…However, this search involves sampling in natural reefs, and this is currently hampered by multiple ethical and technological constraints. …”
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Impact of power ultrasound on the quality of leafy green produce through a multifrequency, multimode, modulated system by Bin Zhou, J. Atilio de Frias, Yaguang Luo, Jorge M. Fonseca, Hao Feng

“…Even though the electro-conductivity rate, an indicator of tissue damage, increased in ultrasound-treated samples compared to control, it did not result in perceptible changes in sensory attributes.…”
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A novel anthropometric method to accurately evaluate tissue deformation by Chongyang Ye, Xiaolu Li, Haiyan Song, Yu Shi, Ruixin Liang, Jun Zhang, Ka Po Lee, Zhaolong Chen, Beibei Zhou, Raymond Kai-Yu Tong, Kit-Lun Yick, Sun-Pui Ng, Joanne Yip

“…However, displacement from movement affects alignment so accurately measuring tissue deformation with different wear conditions becomes challenging.MethodsTo address this issue, an analytical model is constructed to predict tissue deformation by using the Boussinesq solution, which is based on the elastic theory and stress function method. …”
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Effect of the Ultraviolet C Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on the Quality of Soil-Grown and Pot-Grown Red Raspberries by Nicole R. Giuggioli, Daniele M. Nucera, Serenella Piano, Selene Ollani

“…Red raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) are often chosen by consumers for their flavour, taste, and health-promoting properties A relevant issue related to these fruits is their high perishability. …”
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Health researchers' experience collaborating with patient partners: a qualitative study by Magaly Brodeur, Catherine Wilhelmy, Denis Boutin, Amélie Deschamps, Olivia Fasan, Marie-Mychèle Pratte, Anne-Marie Auger, Marie-Eve Poitras, Marie-Claude Battista, Christine Loignon

“…Participants, including researchers and research coordinators, were recruited through purposive sampling via email, newsletters, and social media, with their participation being voluntary and uncompensated. …”
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An integrative approach to prioritize candidate causal genes for complex traits in cattle. by Mohammad Ghoreishifar, Iona M Macleod, Amanda J Chamberlain, Zhiqian Liu, Thomas J Lopdell, Mathew D Littlejohn, Ruidong Xiang, Jennie E Pryce, Michael E Goddard

“…The overlap between GWAS, GSOR, and GO analyses suggests that together, these methods are more likely to identify genes mediating QTL, though their power remains limited, as reflected by modest odds ratios. Larger sample sizes would enhance the power of these analyses, but issues like linkage disequilibrium would remain.…”
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The relationship of teachers’ ideas about children’s participation with their support of children’s opinions and involvement in decision-making by Liudmila M. Ursulenko

“…To analyze the relationship between the ideas of Russian teachers about children’s participation and the level of their support for children’s opinions and participation in decision-making. Sampling. 42 teachers from 30 preschool groups participated in the study. …”
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Characteristics and innovative points of clinical trials of radiotherapy combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors in NSCLC over the past decade by Mengting Li, Mengting Li, Mengting Li, Peng Ding, Peng Ding, Peng Ding

“…About 35.2% of the studies were still recruiting, only 14.8% were marked as completed, and 12.8% had failed, with slow enrollment, safety, and funding issues being the main reasons for failure. Phase 2 trials (56.1%) led significantly, with only 11.7% of trials reaching phase 3; hence, 55.6% had a sample size of fewer than 50 participants. …”
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Preventing gambling-related harm among adolescents (PRoGRAM-A): an embedded multi-modal process evaluation in a pilot cluster random control trial by Martine Miller, Freya Howell, James White, Dave Griffiths, Leon Noble, Christopher J. Weir, Angela Niven, Andrew Stoddart, Hanna Ensor, Heather Wardle, Richard Purves, Fiona Dobbie

“…This can cause stress, anxiety, relationship issues, debt, and lost opportunities. There is a lack of independently funded, and evidence-based school-based interventions that seek to prevent and reduce the harms associated with gambling. …”
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Examining the Dose-Response Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Interventions on Well-Being: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Nicholas Bowles, Alexander Burger, Jonathan N Davies, Julie A Simpson, Julieta Galante, Simon Dennis, Benjamin Stone, Nicholas T Van Dam

“…Meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials have shown mixed results so far, although such results may stem from methodological issues rather than reflecting the absence of an underlying effect. …”
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Internet-based healthcare services use patterns and barriers among middle-aged and older adults in China: a cross-sectional study by Ziyu Wang, Pingping Yu, Zhihao Yue, Qiaoqiao Ren, Zeyu Yan, Yue Ma, Chaoyi Chen, Chaojie Liu, Yanhua Hao

“…Participants (N = 560) were recruited through random sampling on an online platform. Logistic regression models were used to identify predisposing, need, and enabling factors associated with IHS use. …”
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Psychological rehabilitation of individuals with alcohol use disorder, drug addiction, gambling disorder, and codependency by Aidos Ibragim, Bakytgul Issatayeva, Kundyz Kuanzhanova, Almagul Mandykayeva, Aliya Mambetalina

“…By the end of the study, the final sample sizes in the experimental groups were 72 (alcohol use disorder), 70 (drug addiction), 74 (gambling disorder), and 73 (codependent behavior) individuals. …”
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Sustainable synthesis of iron-doped manganese oxide nanoparticles for effective photo-accelerated detoxification of tetracycline by Sanjay S. Majani, M. A. Veena, C. M. Hemanth Kumar, Poojitha B. Sridhara Setty, Muzaffar Iqbal, Chandan Shivamallu, Charley A. Cull, Kristin E. Hales, Paul R. Broadway, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, Shiva Prasad Kollur

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