Illuminating Bilateral Breast Cancer: A Multicenter Experience and Clinical Observations by Berkan Karabuğa, Mustafa Büyükkör, Ekin Konca Karabuğa, Sedat Yıldız, Mirmehdi Mehtiyev, Havva Yeşil Çınkır, Sıla Soylu Koçoğlu, Hacer Demir, Ozan Yazıcı, Doğan Uncu, Ömür Berna Öksüzoğlu, Ülkü Yalçıntaş Arslan

“…In multivariate regression analysis, hormone receptor negativity was identified as an independent risk factor for decreased DFS among all BBC patients. Our study is noteworthy for shedding light on the clinical features of BBC in the context of current knowledge and for its multicenter design.…”
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A second horizon scan of biogeography: Golden Ages, Midas touches, and the Red Queen by Michael N Dawson, Jan C. Axmacher, Carl Beierkuhnlein, Jessica L. Blois, Bethany A. Bradley, Anna F. Cord, Jürgen Dengler, Kate S. He, Lawrence R. Heaney, Roland Jansson, Miguel D. Mahecha, Corinne Myers, David Nogués-Bravo, Anna Papadopoulou, Björn Reu, Francisco Rodríguez-Sánchez, Manuel J. Steinbauer, Alycia Stigall, Mao-Ning Tuanmu, Daniel G. Gavin

“…., advances in genetics, remote sensing, modeling) that promote studies with increasing detail and at increasing scales; disciplinary breadth is being diversified (e.g., by developments in paleobiogeography and microbiology) and integrated through the transfer of approaches and sharing of theory (e.g., spatial modeling and phylogenetics in evolutionary–ecological contexts). …”
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The Lived Experience of Women Regarding Family-Centric Roles in the Southern Neighbourhoods of Tehran by Fatemeh Farhadi babadi, Mehrdad Navabakhsh, Talieh Khademian

“…Understanding housework in the context of gender roles: Qualitative study. Social Sciences, 23(73), 1-3. …”
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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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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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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of suicidality in opioid use disorder: a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial by Victor M. Tang, Bernard Le Foll, Zafiris J. Daskalakis, An-Li Wang, Leslie Buckley, Daniel M. Blumberger, Daphne Voineskos

“…Conclusion We present the first data piloting a structural neuroimaging-guided, multi-session rTMS treatment course in outpatients with suicidality and OUD in the current North American context. Recruitment and retention were the main challenges given the highly unstable medical and psychosocial context of this patient population. …”
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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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Job insecurity, work passion, and work–life balance in diverse work arrangements by Chantell Ribas, Gerhard H. Rabie, Karina Mostert, Leon De Beer

“…Orientation: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic shifted work settings, revealing gaps in current literature on how work arrangements affect employee experiences and well-being. …”
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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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Case Report: Locally invasive thyroid metastases from renal cell carcinoma: surgery after neoadjuvant therapy by Dana M. Hartl, Mohamed-Amine Bani, Abir Al Ghuzlan, Andreea-Elena Simonescu, Ingrid Breuskin, Alix Marhic, Laurence Albiges, Laurence Albiges, Livia Lamartina, Livia Lamartina, Julien Hadoux, Julien Hadoux

“…Patient 1 received lenvatinib and a bispecific anti–Programmed cell Death protein 1/ cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (PD-1/CTLA-4) antibody in the context of a clinical trial. The second patient received nivolumab and cabozantinib.ResultsThe observed tumor response in patient 1 showed a decrease in mean surgical complexity score from unresectable (prevertebral fascia invasion) to severe (risk of recurrent nerve paralysis) and in patient 2 from unresectable (prevertebral fascia) to moderate (superficial esophageal invasion). …”
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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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