Translation of bioethics across cultural borders: exploring the adoption of the four-principles approach in palliative care provision on the Chinese mainland by Shengyu Zhao, Giles Birchley, Richard Huxtable

“…Conclusions Empirical data indicates that the translation of the four-principles approach remains incomplete in Chinese contexts due to its failure to consider the local socio-cultural landscape. …”
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The risks of telehealth in radiation oncology: challenges and mitigation strategies by Sotiri Stathakis, Niko Papanikolaou, Jessica Ashford, Jason Stephens, Aaron LaRose

“…Drawing upon the latest evidence, it details proactive, evidence-based mitigation strategies – encompassing the strategic implementation of hybrid care models, investments in secure and user-friendly technological infrastructure, the development and adherence to standardized clinical and operational protocols, targeted training for providers and staff, and robust support mechanisms for patients. A structured, continuous risk management framework is presented as an essential component for navigating these complexities. …”
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Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Rheumatoid Factor Positivity Among Patients Aged 35 and Above in Huye District, Southern Province of Rwanda by Umukundwa R, Akimana E, Nsanzimana V, Mapira HT, Musarurwa C

“…We measured rheumatoid factor (RF), C-reactive protein (CRP), and serum uric acid levels, and evaluated risk factors using structured questionnaires.Results: Among the patients, 38.1% had hyperuricemia, with 9.8% RF positivity and 3.3% CRP positivity. …”
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Experimental assessment of the impact of high acoustic power ultrasound diagnostics on animal eyes by M. S. Zaitsev, T. N. Kiseleva, K. V. Lugovkina, N. V. Balatskaya, E. V. Jani, K. E. Seliverstova

“…Immediately after ultrasound exposure and 2 weeks later OCT data reflected no structural changes in the cornea. …”
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The Role of False Self-Presentation and Social Comparison in Excessive Social Media Use by Nor Fariza Mohd Nor, Nayab Iqbal, Azianura Hani Shaari

“…A survey of 400 active social media users in Pakistan was conducted, and the data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Requirements for Driving and Perceived Barriers to Accessing Eye Care Services; a Comparative Study of Government and Commercial Drivers in Southwestern Nigeria by Adefisoye Oluwaseun Adewole, Abiodun Oladejo Egwuenu, Simeon Whenayon Ajisegiri, Adeleye Abiodun Adeomi, Oluwatosin Adediran Adeoye, Moses Katbi

“…Méthodes: We conducted a comparative cross-sectional study among 120 male commercial and government drivers each. Data were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Profiling of Physical Activity Usage In Selected Urban Green Spaces In Marikina City by Trizsa Jasmin C. Ty, Alberto L. Dimarucut, Camille B. Castro, Danielle Naomi L. Uy

“…Interviews with two government officials were conducted to collect data on the historical background of the selected parks. …”
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RESEARCH INTO THE AERODYNAMICS OF AIR FLOWS IN CYCLONES by V. Petrov, А. Аlеksashyn, S. Poznar

“…The loads on the cyclone structural elements were calculated when the aerodynamic coefficient changes. …”
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Copilot in service: Exploring the potential of the large language model-based chatbots for fostering evaluation culture in preventing and countering violent extremism [version 2; p... by Leena Malkki, Irina van der Vet

“…Most generated responses were factually accurate, relevant, and structurally sound, i.e. sufficient to kick-start and deepen internal evidence-based practise. …”
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Socio-Demographic Status as a Predictor of Academic Performance among Human Kinetics and Health Education Students by Adewale Olugbemiga Adeleye, Emmanuel Akinyemi Adenuga, Olusoji James Idowu, Kanyinsola Aminat Soyombo

“…Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State Methods: This descriptive correlational design study was conducted on 350 selected students of Human Kinetics and Health Education Department. A self-structured questionnaire of SDQ and APQ were administered. …”
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From blueprint to biobank: Leveraging expert recommendations for implementing change (ERIC) to pediatric cancer biobanking in Pakistan. by Javeria Aijaz, Muhammad Rafie Raza, Kafeel Naz Sajid, Fouzia Naseer, Nida Jawaid, Saba Jamal, Nickhill Bhakta, Thomas B Alexander, Megan C Roberts

“…The ancillary processes including training and quality control have also been described and related data presented.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The implementation of Pakistan's first acute leukemia biobank using ERIC and EPIS frameworks offers a structured approach beneficial for settings with limited biobanking experience. …”
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The lived experience of mothers who give birth after induction of labour in hospital settings in Southern Ethiopia: a phenomenological study by Adanech Abebe, Temesgen Nane Setato, Fithamlak Solomon Bisetegn, Samson Kastro Dake, Debritu Nane

“…Data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase method, supported by Open Code Software Version 4.02. …”
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Mental health specialist video consultations for patients with depression or anxiety disorders in primary care: protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial by Joachim Szecsenyi, Justus Tönnies, Mechthild Hartmann, Michel Wensing, Hans-Christoph Friederich, Markus W Haun

“…Treating primary care patients via internet-based video consultations by remotely located mental health specialists bears the potential to overcome structural barriers and provide low-threshold care. …”
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The influence of the hidden curriculum on the risk of burnout in junior doctors in a palliative medicine rotation – a qualitative exploratory study by Eng Koon Ong, Ranitha Govindasamy, Wen Shan Sim, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna

“…Methods This qualitative exploratory study was conducted at the Division of Supportive and Palliative Care in the National Cancer Centre Singapore, involving medical residents who had completed at least one month with the division between 2020 and 2022. 13 participants were recruited for individual semi-structured interviews carried out by an independent research assistant. …”
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A quantitative analysis of the factors that influence clinical blood demand in the Suzhou area by Shuhong Xie, Mingyuan Wang, Longhai Tang, Yiming Jin, Yan Cao, Wei Gao, Yu Yan, Qi Xiao, Weibin Yan

“…From March to April 2023, 422 experts in transfusion medicine were surveyed using the Delphi method, and the data were analyzed via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA/CFA) to construct a hierarchical structural model. …”
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“Let me hear what you’re needing”: exploring how HIV providers conceptualize patient-provider interactions with people with HIV who use drugs using a harm reduction framework by Stephanie L. Creasy, James E. Egan, Sarah Krier, Jessica Townsend, Jessica Ward, Mary Hawk, Emma Sophia Kay

“…Background: In addition to structural interventions such as syringe services and naloxone distribution, harm reduction (HR) is also a relational approach to care encompassing principles such as patient autonomy and pragmatism that can be implemented in healthcare teams to improve outcomes for people with HIV (PWH) who use drugs. …”
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Adapting to climate change: strategies and perspectives from humanitarian health workers – A qualitative study by Patricia Nayna Schwerdtle, Carol Devine, Astrid Berner-Rodoreda, Shannon A. McMahon, Kate Bärnighausen

“…Materials and Methods: The study involved 49 semi-structured qualitative interviews with humanitarian health workers from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) across 30 countries. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Use of Monoethanolamine with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in a 10 kg per Day Pilot CO₂ Capture Plant: Implications for Commercialization by Sriniwasa Prabhu, Govindaradjane Soupramaniane, Raman Saravanane

“…Higher concentrations of IONPs decreased desorption temperatures by up to 7 °C, resulting in estimated energy savings of approximately 10–15%, while achieving CO₂ loading rates up to 0.34 mol CO₂/mol MEA. Structural stability of the IONPs was confirmed via XRD and HR-SEM analyses following extended thermal cycling. …”
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Reasons for disengagement in first-episode psychosis – perspectives from service users and their caregivers by Yi Chian Chua, Kumarasan Roystonn, K. Pushpa, Swapna Verma, Charmaine Tang

“…Recruitment aimed to conclude after 10–15 participants were interviewed for both service user and caregiver groups, with the expectation that data sufficiency would be reached with no new themes being generated. …”
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Human cardiac tissues produce lower contractile stress and exhibit slower cross-bridge cycling in type 2 diabetes by J. H. Musgrave, J.-C. Han, M.-L. Ward, N. Kang, A. J. Taberner, K. Tran

“…To link these functional data to tissue structural alterations, confocal imaging was performed to quantify the trabecula myofilament content and SWATH-MS was performed to measure the composition of myosin isoforms. …”
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