Roles of dentistry in identifying and supporting individuals who have experienced gender-based violence: a scoping review by Carlos Quiñonez, Danielle Toccalino, Margaret Powell, Beverley M. Essue, Cyndirela Chadambuka, Isabel Arruda-Caycho, Navya Arora

“…Background Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant public health concern affecting one in three women globally. GBV is deeply rooted in gender inequality and societal constructs of gender roles, which significantly contribute to its prevalence and impact on women. …”
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Attitudes of Nurses and Physicians Towards Nurse-Physician Interprofessional Collaboration in a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia: Cross-Sectional Study by Osman IM, Mohamud FA, Hilowle FM, Sahal Snr SM, Hassan II, Haji Mohamud RY, Ali TA, Barud AA

“…However, in Somalia’s resource-limited healthcare system, deeply rooted hierarchies, inadequate interprofessional education, and systemic constraints hinder effective collaboration. …”
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Stigma against mental illness and mental health: The role of social media by Amelia Rizzo, Lorena Calandi, Monica Faranda, Maria Grazia Rosano, Viviana Carlotta, Enrica Vinci

“…This paper investigates the pervasive stigma against mental illness and mental health, emphasizing the role of social media in shaping public attitudes and perceptions. Stigma, historically rooted in negative attitudes and discriminatory practices, continues to pose significant barriers for individuals with mental disorders. …”
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A wicked problem: Systemic issues surrounding Canadian equestrian dressage and dressage horse welfare by Megan Ross, Kathryn Proudfoot, Katrina Merkies, Charlotte Lundgren, Caroline Ritter

“…The three themes portray that the issues faced by the dressage industry may be rooted in systemic problems and could be described as a ‘wicked problem’. …”
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Analysis of the Critical Discourse of the Mediatization of Religion in Murals from the Constitutional Era by Samaneh Seraj, Khashayar Ghazizadeh

“…During this period, significant religious discourses emerged, particularly those rooted in Ashura-centric ideologies. The Shiite clergy played a central role in preserving and reinterpreting these discourses to adapt to shifting socio-political contexts. …”
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Psychological characteristics of the rural poor from self-assessment and external assessment perspectives and their association with socio-demographic factors by Wei Wei, Wei Wei, Yan Li, Jinwei Zhu

“…This suggests that the deeper socio-cultural roots underlying the formation of psychological traits in the poor population await further exploration.…”
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Examining green brand approaches in promoting new electric vehicles by Xiaoqing Li, Brahim Chekima, Ming-Fook Lim, Meizhen Pan, Aizah Nadia Aknie Ramlee

“…However, existing research has primarily focused on predicting adoption intentions among potential users, while overlooking the brand-related psychological perceptions and behavioral consequences of current NEV owners. …”
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India’s Vaccine Diplomacy and Global Health Governance: A Soft Power Approach in the Context of Public Policy and Religious Values by Joyprokash Mondal

“…Research purposes: This article aims to analyze the role of India’s vaccine diplomacy in relation to public policy and religious values in recipient countries, examining how India’s global health initiatives influence moral and ethical perceptions of vaccine distribution, fairness, and international solidarity. …”
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Experience and perspectives on palliative or end-of-life care of Chinese people and their families as immigrants to high-income countries: a systematic review and thematic synthesi... by Delan Devakumar, Bridget Candy, Harley H Y Kwok, Joesph Low

“…Key elements found that challenge access to palliative care services in the host countries were: Chinese culture is rooted in the core values of the family as opposed to the individual; migrants’ limited experience in their place of origin in accessing healthcare; and practical issues including a lack of language skills of their host country.Conclusions Palliative care services do not always match the needs of Chinese migrants in non-Asian high-income countries. …”
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Local knowledge and derived practices of safety during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum: a qualitative study among nurse-midwives in urban eastern Tanzania by Beatrice Mwilike, Yoko Shimpuku, Dorkasi L Mwakawanga, Morie Kaneko

“…Concerns about safety and risks during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period are deeply rooted in local health practices and beliefs.Objective The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of local health knowledge and derived practices among nurse-midwives in urban eastern Tanzania.Methods An exploratory qualitative study design was carried out in a district hospital in eastern Tanzania. …”
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Equity in resilience: a case study of community resilience to wildfire in southwestern Oregon, United States by Emma E Sloan, Reem Hajjar, Emily Jane Davis

“…This research centers these voices in an empirical study of the situated resilience of the Rogue River Basin, rooted in the work of community-based organizations, land managers, conservation organizations, and private contractors. …”
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Enhancing mental health literacy and care through community-driven solutions in rural Bangladesh by Ryan Afreen, Sanjna L. Surya, Tasnim Jara, Ima Islam, Rahana Parvin, S. M. Ferdousuzzaman, Masum Salah Uddin, Nahreen Ahmed, Nahreen Ahmed

“…Women in rural Bangladesh encounter significant barriers to seeking mental healthcare, primarily due to stigmatization rooted in a lack of knowledge about mental health. …”
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Designing a Paradigmatic Model of Child Marriage in Bandar Abbas City by Mehdieh Moradi, Yaser Rastergar, Mostafa Zahirinia

“…This research posited that the mechanisms driving child marriage extended beyond economic factors, delving into the deeper cultural, religious, and gender stereotypes that shaped perceptions of gender and marriage. These underlying influences were rooted in cognitive and linguistic foundations that defined the meanings associated with sex and marriage.…”
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“I thought I was an open-minded person”: Experiences of secular therapists working with Ultra- Orthodox clients in Israel – a qualitative study by Einat Doron, Sławomir Tobis, Jan Domaradzki

“…These themes highlight that since there are deeply rooted mutual misinformation, biases, and harsh feelings between the Haredim and non-Haredim in Israel, to provide therapy with the UO clients, secular therapists need to be aware of one’s stances and make intrapersonal changes. …”
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Guided Research-Based Learning in Fostering Research Creativity for Biodegradable Plastic among Prospective Primary School Teachers by Rendi Restiana Sukardi, Fully Rakhmayanti, Nurhidayatulloh Nurhidayatulloh, Alya Rahmadiyani, Mohd Yahya Fadzli Jusoh, Roel Verdadero Avila, Roseleena Anantanukulwong, Nova Kurnia

“…Indonesia’s position as the world’s second-largest contributor to plastic waste reflects deeply rooted patterns of unsustainable consumption. Addressing this critical issue requires innovative educational strategies to cultivate environmental responsibility and creative problem-solving in future teachers. …”
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Developments in Legal Education: Beyond the Primary School Model by William Twining

“…Since then the world, legal professions, patterns of practice, legal education and some of my own views and perceptions have changed, but largely in ways that confirm and strengthen the main themes of that report. …”
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Migrant Farmworkers' Acceptability of Health Services in Spain: Barriers and Facilitators Identified by Professionals by Lena vanSelm, Iratxe Pérez‐Urdiales, Miquel Úbeda‐Pavia, José Tomás‐Mateos, Maria del Mar Jiménez‐Lasserrotte, María del Mar Pastor‐Bravo, Ana Requena‐Méndez, Erica Briones‐Vozmediano

“…Finally, it needs to be considered that inequalities in health and healthcare between SMF and the Spanish native‐born population reach beyond healthcare institutions. They are rooted in structural factors, which include their living and working conditions, social exclusion, and discrimination. …”
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Identification of Second-Generation Afghani Immigrant Women: A Narrative Analysis of the Nonfiction "The Meaninglessness of My Afghan Form Deeply Distressed Me" by Maral Rahimi, Sahar Faeghi

“…At the same time, she found it challenging—if not impossible—to establish roots in Iran, leading her to perceive herself as displaced and homeless. …”
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Food and Local Memory Under Media Influence: A Case Study of the Nanzhi Street in Songyang County by Li Shuangning, Han Shurui, Huang Xu

“…Media's simplified narratives and excessive commercialization reduce the cultural depth of local cuisine, reinforce stereotypes, and overlook the importance of craftsmanship and deep-rooted culture. These shifts not only affect consumer perceptions but also undermine the authenticity and completeness of local memory. …”
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Exploring the role of district clinical specialist teams in maternal health outcomes in a South African district: A mixed method study from 2012 to 2020 by J Basu, A Stewart, D Basu, J Wing, U Feucht

“…This success is likely rooted in its focused intervention measures, within a supportive environment of district managers and health professionals. …”
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