Diversity and equity in medical education over the past decade: applications, matriculations, and the growing gaps by Gang Lv, Xiangxiang Jiang, Jordan Franklin, Minghui Li, Jing Yuan, Z. Kevin Lu

“…Methods This study used data from the Association of American Medical Colleges from 2015 to 2024. …”
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High frequency and duration of social media exposure during the COVID- 19 pandemic are associated with mental health problems among employees at an Egyptian university by Ghada O. Wassif, Mohamed Y. El-Awady, Mariam W. Nagi, Isis M. Mossad

“…Second, two faculties were randomly selected from each discipline to ensure representative sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scales to assess anxiety and depression levels. …”
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Association of workplace support for health with occupational health literacy and illness avoidance: moderated mediation by functioning through a salutogenic lens by Nestor Asiamah, Isaac Aidoo, Etornam Doamekpor, Emelia Sarpong, Emelia Danquah, Cosmos Yarfi, Eric Eku, Usman Yaw Baidoo, Christiana Afriyie Manu, Rita Sarkodie Baffoe

“…., WSH, OHL, functioning, and illness avoidance) were measured with Likert-type scales adopted in whole from the literature. Data were analysed with Hayes’ Process Model through structural equation modelling. …”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR MASTERING NEW ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF PROFESSIONAL REORIENTATION by I. I. Khasanova, S. S. Kotova

“…The functionality of this technology, its tasks, structural components, possible methods and estimated effects of its implementation in practice of the SPE (Secondary Professional Education) system are noted.Practical significance. …”
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Types and Characteristics of Hair Across the Globe: Results of a Multinational Study on 19,461 Individuals by Flament F, Maudet A, Barbarat P, Jabnoun M, Bayer-Vanmoen M, Imbert legrain A, Leclerc-Mercier S, Taieb C, Skayem C, Lebarbanchon L

“…Participants completed a structured digital questionnaire evaluating hair thickness, type, damage, and curl degree, alongside questions on stress, sleep, and well-being. …”
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Molecular prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among women attending gynaecological clinic for infertility evaluation by Olufemi Olamakinwa Ala, Bukhari Isah Shuaib, Amina Momodu, Musa Abidemi Muhibi

“…Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected via structured questionnaires. …”
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Implementation of a spaced-repetition approach to enhance undergraduate learning and engagement in paediatrics by Keta Vagha, Sonali Choudhari, Amar Taksande, Jayshree Tembhurne, Jayant Vagha, Sunita Vagha

“…While widely used in self-directed learning, its role in structured medical education remains underexplored. …”
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Experiencias de enfermeras en el cuidado de personas diagnosticadas de anorexia nerviosa: un estudio cualitativo by Victoria Velasco-Cabrero, Julio González-Luis

“…A qualitative design will be used, specifically grounded theory, through in-depth semi-structured interviews, at the Institute of Psychiatry and Mental Health of the Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital. …”
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No vas a dejar el surf. Reflexiones sobre las motivaciones y condicionantes sociales que conducen a su práctica en entornos naturales y artificiales (You won't quit surfing. Reflec... by Diego Santos González

“…A comparative qualitative approach was adopted with a sample of 24 surfers, selected through intentional sampling and the snowball technique. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted to collect data, analyzed through thematic coding. …”
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Enhancing Accessibility in Philippine Public Bus Systems: Addressing the Needs of Persons with Disabilities by Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Timothy Ray P. Del Castillo, Antoine Gabriel L. Palermo, Janred Thien G. Tabino, Josiah T. Gatchalian

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the hypothesized relationships between these variables, passenger satisfaction, and intention to reuse public transport. …”
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Diachronic changes in local food heritage: the ethnobiology of wild foods in central Tuscany by Mousaab Alrhmoun, Valter Guiggi, Syed Waseem Gillani, Muhammad Manzoor, Naji Sulaiman, Andrea Pieroni

“…This study explores shifts in wild food knowledge and practices over two decades, comparing data collected in 2024 with findings from a 2004 study. …”
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Viral activity in lake analogs of anoxic early Earth oceans by Natascha S. Varona, Bailey A. Wallace, Alice Bosco-Santos, Julianna Mullinax, Alexandra K. Stiffler, Molly D. O’Beirne, Josh Ford, James M. Fulton, Josef P. Werne, William P. Gilhooly, Cynthia B. Silveira

“…This suggests that viral lysis may contribute less to bacterial community structuring in these high-density microbial plates. …”
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AI-powered visual E-monitoring system for cattle health and wealth by Aung Si Thu Moe, Pyke Tin, Masaru Aikawa, Ikuo Kobayashi, Thi Thi Zin

“…A farm-side desktop application processes live video streams from 22 cameras using multiprocessing, maintaining an average latency of 0.62 s per frame per camera. Captured data are stored in a structured MySQL database and accessed via a RESTful API by a user-side mobile application developed using Flutter and Clean Architecture. …”
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Facilitators in treatment pathways for depression or anxiety among adults in Nepal: a qualitative study by Nagendra P. Luitel, Bishnu Lamichhane, Kavita Sah, Baidahee Basnet, Poonam Sainju, Kamal Gautam, Brandon A. Kohrt, Mark J. D. Jordans

“…Data analysis was performed using a framework and thematic analysis approach with NVIVO software. …”
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Employing Quantum Entanglement for Real-Time Coordination of Distributed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Advancing Grid Efficiency and Stability by Dawei Wang, Hanqi Dai, Yuan Jin, Zhuoqun Li, Shanna Luo, Xuebin Li

“…Visual analytics using 3D surface plots and disaggregated bar charts confirm structured demand-price interactions and smooth, stable price evolution. …”
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Neisseria Meningitidis Carriage Among Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Raghad Alhajaji, Manal Alfahmi, Sadin Ayman Alamri, Aseel Ayman Alamri, Khalid Al Sulaiman, Sulaiman Ibrahim Alsugair, Hadeel Adel Alsulimani

“…The findings of this study remain inconclusive due to significant heterogeneity and underscore the need for comprehensive and well-structured primary studies to gather strong evidence.…”
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A descriptive analysis of significant factors influencing the behavioral intention to adopt robot kiosks/service robots in service stores: Integrating the UTAUT and higher-order SE... by Dioseph Andre F. Anduyo, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Maela Madel L. Cahigas, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Dhonn Q. Tomas

“…Utilizing the integrated Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model and SERVQUAL 5 dimensions higher-ordered structural equation modeling approach, the study found that tangibles (β: 0.807), empathy (β: 0.782), responsiveness (β: 0.765), assurance (β: 0.711), reliability (β: 0.646), and behavioral intention (β: 0.104) significantly affected customer satisfaction. …”
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Beyond the classroom: how parents view motivation as a key to self-directed learning in township schools by Tebogo Siziba, Tebogo Siziba, Bernadette Geduld, Bernadette Geduld, Charlene Du Toit-Brits, Charlene Du Toit-Brits

“…Using a purpose-orientated and convenient sampling, 10 parents or guardians of two schools in Gauteng were selected. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews facilitated data collection and inductive thematic analysis was used. …”
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Assessment of smoking cessation outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease: A retrospective cohort study from Türkiye by Yagmur Gokseven Arda, Guzin Zeren Ozturk

“…A CVD diagnosis alone did not significantly enhance success, highlighting the need for tailored behavioral support and structured follow-up. Optimizing cessation programs with individualized interventions may improve outcomes, particularly in high-risk CVD patients.…”
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Genetically determined serum urate levels and cardiovascular and other diseases in UK Biobank cohort: A phenome-wide mendelian randomization study. by Xue Li, Xiangrui Meng, Yazhou He, Athina Spiliopoulou, Maria Timofeeva, Wei-Qi Wei, Aliya Gifford, Tian Yang, Tim Varley, Ioanna Tzoulaki, Peter Joshi, Joshua C Denny, Paul Mckeigue, Harry Campbell, Evropi Theodoratou

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A phenome-wide association study (PheWAS) together with a Bayesian analysis of tree-structured phenotypic model (TreeWAS) was performed to examine disease outcomes related to genetically determined serum urate levels in 339,256 unrelated White British individuals (54% female) in the UK Biobank who were aged 40-69 years (mean age, 56.87; SD, 7.99) when recruited from 2006 to 2010. …”
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