Medical Assistance in Dying for Persons Suffering Solely from Mental Illness in Canada by Chloe Eunice Panganiban, Srushhti Trivedi

“…Through evidence and discussion, it will be demonstrated that MAiD, in this context, may be ethically justifiable on the grounds of upholding human rights, protecting dignity, and minimizing suffering. …”
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Resolution on the results of the first working meeting of the scientific advisory board «Actual problems of glycemic variability as a new criterion of glycemic control and safety o... by Mikhail B. Antsiferov, Gagik R. Galstyan, Alexey V. Zilov, Alexander Y. Mayorov, Tatyana N. Markova, Nikolay A. Demidov, Olga M. Koteshkova, Dmitry N. Laptev, Alisa V. Vitebskaya

“…The aims of the working meeting were to conduct a comprehensive data analysis of the relationship between GV and hypoglycaemia; to gather and analyse published data and the experience of decrease in GV and improved outcomes of diabetes against the background of different types of insulin therapy; to compare existing methods of glycaemia monitoring and GV assessment and examine their validity and availability in real practice in the context of limited budget and to analyse the informativeness and clinical and prognostic significance of various parameters of GV assessment and to determine their reasonable ‘minimum’ for a comprehensive assessment of GV as a criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of DM treatment and the predictors of negative diabetes outcomes. …”
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Examining interprofessional collaboration in oncogenetic service delivery models for hereditary cancers: a scoping review protocol by Maude Laberge, Jason Robert Guertin, Hermann Nabi, Karine Bouchard, Michel Dorval, Maria Eugenia Espinoza Moya, Julie Lapointe

“…Introduction In a context of limited genetic specialists, collaborative models have been proposed to ensure timely access to high quality oncogenetic services for individuals with inherited cancer susceptibility. …”
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Who does technology serve? A critical analysis of sociocultural factors shaping opportunities, practices and barriers faced by a smallholders in south-western Colombia by Marcela Ramos, Natalia Triana, Stefan Burkart, Jhon Freddy Gutiérrez, Diana María Gutiérrez-Zapata, Alejandro Ruden, Lady Sepúlveda, Brian Barrett

“…Therefore, the study contends that, when understanding technology adoption, it is not only a question of what farmers do or do not do but of what they can be and do in increasingly demanding contexts.…”
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A Survey on Computational Methods in Drug Discovery for Neurodegenerative Diseases by Caterina Vicidomini, Francesco Fontanella, Tiziana D’Alessandro, Giovanni N. Roviello

“…Currently, the age structure of the world population is changing due to declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy. …”
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Chemistry Teachers’ Perspectives on the Implementation of Interdisciplinary Science Projects in Vocational Schools: Challenges and Strategic Solutions by Devy Lestari, Rosi Oktiani, Ulfa Lutfianasari, Muhamad Imaduddin

“…The integration of interdisciplinary approaches in science education has gained increasing prominence, particularly within vocational school contexts. …”
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Enhancing the use of artificial intelligence in architectural education – case study Saudi Arabia by Adnan Alshahrani, Ayman Mohamed Mostafa

“…In the present study, we explored the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently integrated into architectural education in Saudi Arabia, a country undergoing rapid digital and educational transformation. …”
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From attention to action: Advancing inclusivity in the landscape of anatomy education by Lily Evans, Katie Snow, Aiden Jayanth, Siobhan M. Moyes

“…Application of these methods yielded richer and more nuanced data, thus increasing the validity of the study. Although anatomy education may not currently represent diverse populations, positive action towards change is underway, with many in the discipline eager to actively confront exclusion. …”
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Pedagogical Culture of Teachers at Technical Universities for Safe Educational Process During the War in Ukraine. by Natalia Tverdokhliebova, Nataliіa Yevtushenko

“… The entire education system is currently undergoing structural changes, which are reflected in the increased use of digital and distance learning technologies. …”
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About Our 24th Issue

“…We have determined the themes of our journal for 2024 as Discourse and Reality and Social Memory in order to analyze the sociocultural, political economic, and technological order and system that people are experiencing currently. In this context, we are proud to publish the first issue of the year under the theme of Discourse and Reality. …”
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Academic Mobility in Teacher Education by V. I. Zagvyazinskiy, L. M. Volosnikova, E. A. Kukuyev, I. V. Patrusheva

“…Nowadays, it is hard to consider higher education of the 21st century without the global context. The increasing globalisation opens up many opportunities for higher education development, while becoming a challenge to national systems for the training of qualified professionals, including teachers. …”
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The role of Pakistan Medical & Dental Council in steering undergraduate medical curriculum reforms in Pakistan by Gohar Wajid, Lubna Baig, Syeda Kauser Ali, Usman Mahboob, Ahsan Sethi, Rehan Ahmed Khan

“…There has been an exponential increase in the number of medical colleges in Pakistan over the past few decades, especially in the private sector. …”
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Supporting antiretroviral therapy uptake and adherence: the SUPA research programme and RCT by Rob Horne, Caroline Sabin, Trudie Chalder, Vanessa Cooper, Lucy Campbell, Elizabeth Glendinning, Iris Mosweu, Paul McCrone

“…In the United Kingdom, the uptake of antiretroviral therapy is generally high, but a delay in starting antiretroviral therapy and non-adherence compromise the health and well-being of people living with human immunodeficiency virus, increase the risk of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and increase National Health Service costs. …”
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“If that would have lessened my symptoms, that would have been great...”: a qualitative study about the acceptability of tecovirimat as treatment for mpox by Sara Paparini, Rosalie Hayes, Benjamin Weil, Will Nutland, Ismael Maatouk, Teodora Wi, Chloe M. Orkin, Rosamund Lewis

“…Conclusions This exploratory study suggest that offering tecovirimat (or comparable emergency-licensed treatments) to people with mpox is acceptable, although uptake will depend on knowledge of mpox treatment options, trust in medicine and medical professionals and provision of relevant information and choice. To increase acceptability of such treatments, clinicians should ensure patients are aware of mpox symptom management options, including pain relief; acknowledge and address patient concerns upfront and within the context of non-stigmatising care; and communicate offers in a consistent and supportive manner in line with locally approved eligibility criteria and protocols at the time.…”
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Unlocking Movement: How Wearables Transform Biomechanical Assessment and Rehabilitation by Tahir Masood

“…Additionally, research into the application of wearable technology is widespread in the context of assessment and rehabilitation of physical disorders. …”
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The ‘Scottish approach’ to global health: A scoping review of the framing of global health partnerships by Kristina Kim, Kaveri Qureshi, Emily Adrion, Goran Zangana, Sudeepa Abeysinghe

“…This paper critically examines published work from health actors based in Scotland conducted within low – and middle-income countries (LMICs), under a Scottish government policy context currently promoted as engaging in a novel approach to international development. …”
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Interpersonal counselling for adolescent depression delivered by youth mental health workers without core professional training: the ICALM feasibility RCT by Jon Wilson, Viktoria Cestaro, Eirini Charami-Roupa, Timothy Clarke, Aoife Dunne, Brioney Gee, Sharon Jarrett, Thando Katangwe-Chigamba, Andrew Laphan, Susie McIvor, Richard Meiser-Stedman, Jamie Murdoch, Thomas Rhodes, Carys Seeley, Lee Shepstone, David Turner, Paul Wilkinson

“…However, alterations to the referral pathways did not increase the number of referrals made to the study. …”
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Climate science for 2050 by Guy Brasseur, Guy Brasseur, Detlef Stammer, Pierre Friedlingstein, Pierre Friedlingstein, Gabriele Hegerl, Tiffany Shaw, Kevin Trenberth, Kevin Trenberth, Jadwiga Richter, Carolina Vera, André Berger, Helen Cleugh, Steve Easterbrook, Paul Edwards, Daniela Jacob, Michael Mann, Valérie Masson-Delmotte, Gavin Schmidt, Mary Scholes, Thomas Stocker, Martin Visbeck, Guoxiong Wu

“…Finally, we speculate about the values and ethics of climate science and the nature of climate research in a world that will be increasingly affected by global warming in a geopolitical context very different from that of recent decades.…”
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Enhancing Speaker Recognition with CRET Model: a fusion of CONV2D, RESNET and ECAPA-TDNN by Pinyan Li, Lap Man Hoi, Yapeng Wang, Xu Yang, Sio Kei Im

“…Abstract In today’s society, speaker recognition plays an increasingly important role. Currently, neural networks are widely employed for extracting speaker features. …”
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Traditional Islamic spiritual meditative practices: powerful psychotherapies for mental wellbeing by Farah R. Zahir, Farah R. Zahir, M. Walid Qoronfleh

“…The new millennium is witnessing a remarkable shift within the scientific community, to be increasingly understanding and accepting the impact of meditative, spiritual, and even religious practices, on health and wellbeing. …”
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