Awareness and Attitude of Undergraduate Nursing Students at King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University Regarding Palliative Care by Mona H. Afifi, Reema H. Alharby, Haya A. T. Alanizy

“…Attitude toward end-of-life care shows a swing between positive and negative attitudes yet still reflected an evident lack of comfort in dealing with death and dying. Structured courses in palliative care are recommended as a core part of undergraduate nursing education. …”
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Effect of Nursing Protocol Regarding Nasal Skin Breakdown for Preterm Infants Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure by Khadiga M. Said, Rawia A. Mohamed, Safaa F. Draz

“…Three tools used. A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet designed to assess nurses’ sociodemographic characteristics, and nurses' knowledge regarding CPAP, care provided to preterm infants undergoing CPAP, and nasal skin breakdown. …”
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Human-Wild Animal Conflict in Banja Woreda, Awi Zone, Ethiopia by Binega Derebe, Yonas Derebe, Birtukan Tsegaye

“…A total of 95 household heads (HHs) from the two kebeles were interviewed using structured and semistructured questionnaires. Additional information was also gathered through focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews, and personal observation during data collection. …”
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miR-21 and Pellino-1 Expression Profiling in Autoimmune Premature Ovarian Insufficiency by Xinran Li, Jiaxin Xie, Qingru Wang, Huihua Cai, Chuhai Xie, Xiafei Fu

“…Serum miR-21, Peli1 mRNA of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and regulatory T cells (Tregs), general status, spleen Tregs ratio, inflammatory factors, ovarian endocrine function, and ovarian structure were evaluated. For autoimmune POI patients, serum miR-21, PBMCs Peli1 mRNA levels, general data, immune parameters, hormone levels, and ultrasound examinations were obtained. …”
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Embracing innovation to drive positive change to clinical practice in stroke care by Indira Natarajan

“…The NMES device stimulates nerves in the leg to activate calf and foot muscle pumps, increasing venous blood flow in the deep veins, significantly reducing VTE incidence, with no cases reported in the NMES-treated group.The successful adoption of this technology was facilitated through leadership and a structured, multidisciplinary approach involving key stakeholders. …”
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Assessment of Tuberculosis Drugs and Diagnostics in Katsina Central, Katsina State, Nigeria by Adamu, S. U., Jamilu, M. Z., Adamu, M. B.

“…A cross-sectional descriptive survey involving qualitative and quantitative methods was carried out using a semi-structured questionnaire adapted from the USAID logistics system assessment tool.  …”
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Seasonal Distribution Characteristics of Raindrop Spectrum in Taiyuan by Ge Lili, Lü Guozhen, Zhao Guixiang, Han Chenhui, Guo Dong, Li Yajun

“…The RSD presents a unimodal structure with a peak of 0.562 mm and the decrease trend of concentration is more obvious in winter. …”
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Cultural and linguistic adaptation of stop the bleed: saving lives in a multi-ethnic refugee resettlement community by Iris Feinberg, Randi N. Smith, Amy Zeidan, Deepika Kogonti, Kelleigh Dawn Trepanier, Stephanie Adrian, Mary Helen O’Connor

“…Materials were adapted using focus guide/interview data and HL guidelines and shared with members of the targeted language groups to ensure cultural and linguistic responsiveness and understanding of terminology. …”
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Exploring the Real Mental Experience of Patients with Moyamoya Disease: A Qualitative Analysis by Li M, Zhang W, Zhang N, Li S, Pan Z, Xiong X, Li Q, Wei J, Li H

“…Colaizzi’s method was used to analyze the collected data.Results: Five major themes were identified through phenomenological analysis: (1) cognitive and emotional experiences, including fear, denial, and evolving self-perception; (2) psychological adjustment, featuring active coping strategies and reliance on social support; (3) impact on quality of life, including challenges in daily functioning and interpersonal relationships; (4) information needs and seeking, highlighting patients’ difficulties accessing and understanding health information; and (5) long-term care and support, encompassing extended rehabilitation needs, psychological counseling, and community and family involvement. …”
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Obesity and psychology: a bibliometric analysis of half a century by Haiqiu Zhou, Shan Liu, Zixuan Xiao, Saiqiong Yin, Boyan Fan, Guixiang Sun

“…This study employs bibliometric approaches to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the knowledge structure, research hotspots, and development trends in the field of obesity and psychology, offering valuable references for future research in this area.MethodsThis study draws on the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, with “obesity” and “psychology” serving as the primary search terms. …”
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Storytelling in family-provided care - developing diversity-sensitive stories for family caregivers of Turkish individuals living with dementia by Kübra Annac, Ela Rana Örs, Sümeyra Öztürk, Mualla Basyigit, Tugba Aksakal, Christina Kuhn, Anja Rutenkröger, Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin, Yüce Yilmaz-Aslan, Patrick Brzoska

“…Feedback led to refinements in language style and narrative structure, ensuring greater clarity and identification with the protagonists. …”
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Breast cancer is a threatening scenario resulting from the development of endometriosis and benign breast disease overlap syndrome: literature review by T.A. Lunko, O.O. Lytvynenko, A.S. Lunko, S.V. Konovalenko, A.V. Khmel

“…According to the National Cancer Registry of Ukraine, mortality from breast cancer (BC) continues to be at the first places in the structure of oncological pathology among the female population. …”
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Selection signatures and inbreeding: exploring genetic diversity in five native horse breeds by Vittoria Asti, Andrea Summer, Michela Ablondi, Cristina Sartori, Andrea Giontella, Valeria Pilastro, Samanta Mecocci, Katia Cappelli, Enrico Mancin, Angelica Oian, Roberto Mantovani, Stefano Capomaccio, Alberto Sabbioni

“…Population structure and runs of homozygosity (ROH) were identified, and genomic inbreeding coefficients were calculated based on ROH coverage of autosomal SNPs. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with late presentation for HIV care among adult men at a large HIV clinic in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study by Sherifah Nabikande, Juliana Namutundu, Joanita Nangendo, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire

“…We defined late presentation for HIV/AIDS care as persons presenting for care with a CD4 cell count below 350 cells/μl or presenting with an AIDS defining event, regardless of the CD4 cell count. We used semi-structured questionnaires to interview 394 HIV positive adult men receiving care at Family Hope Centre, and reviewed patient files to collect data on baseline CD4 cell count. …”
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Effects of Conservation Agriculture and Conventional Tillage on the Soil Physicochemical Properties and Household Income in Southern Ethiopia by Lemlem Tajebe Lejissa, Feyera Senbeta Wakjira, Agena Anjulo Tanga

“…To assess crop production and income, a total of 392 household heads were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using an independent sample t-test. …”
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Optimizing Conservative Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Rehabilitation Strategies by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…Studies were included if they examined conservative rehabilitation for FAIS, assessing outcomes such as pain reduction, functional improvement, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, and quality of life. Data were extracted and synthesized narratively. …”
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A influência parental na carreira de jovens atletas de Ginástica Artística (The parental influence on the career of young Artistic Gymnastics) by Andrize Ramires Costa, Magda Jordana Armesto Lopes, Ana Paula de Souza Dias, Priscila Lopes Cardozo

“…As a research instrument, a semi-structured interview was used and, subsequently, the data were analyzed from the content analysis of Bardin (2011). …”
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Clear Cell Acanthoma/Pseudolymphoma: Clinical­ Dermatoscopic and Histological Correlation by Shulaia T., Kiladze N., Miriamidze A.

“…Skin tumors make up the largest group due to the complex structure of this organ. Benign skin tumors are one of the most common pathologies that occupy an intermediate position at the interface of dermatol­ ogy, oncology and surgery, and their timely diagnosis and removal are important not only for these three specialties, but also for the general medical network. …”
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Capacity building models for managing multiple long-term conditions in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic review and gap analysis by Abhinav Sinha, Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Pranab Mahapatra, Sandipana Pati, Jayasingh Kshatri, Srikanta Kanungo, Sandro R. Batista, Bruno P. Nunes, David Weller, Stewart W. Mercer, Sanghamitra Pati

“…Key challenges include sustainability, logistical barriers, and local adaptation. Integrating structured, interdisciplinary training into medical education and professional development, alongside policy support and stakeholder collaboration, is important for future implementation.…”
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Analysis of the Causes and Conditions for the Formation of a High Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in the Population of the Altai Krai (Part 1. Features of Long-Term... by A. I. Blokh, N. A. Pen`evskaya, N. V. Rudakov, O. F. Egorova, Kh. A. Manokhina, L. V. Abdrashitova, D. A. Saveliev

“…In the course of a retrospective epidemiological study according to the annual forms No. 2 of the state statistical observation (SOS) for 2011-2021 a comparative analysis of the incidence of ARI and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in various groups of the population of the AK, the Siberian federal district (SFD) and the population of the Russian Federation as a whole was carried out. Data for 2020–2021 («covid» period) was analyzed separately in comparison with the precovid period of 2011–2019. …”
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