Harnessing policy to promote inclusive medical product evidence: development of a reference standard and structured audit of clinical trial diversity policies by Joseph S Ross, Jennifer Miller, Cary Gross, Reshma Ramachandran, William Pelletiers, Sakinah Suttiratana, Michael Ofosu Mensah, Jason Schwartz

“…Objective To develop a reference standard based on US Food and Drug Administration and stakeholder guidance for pharmaceutical companies' policies on diversity in clinical trials and to assess these policies.Design Development of a reference standard and structured audit for clinical trial diversity policies.Setting 50 pharmaceutical companies selected from the top 500 by their market capitalizations in 2021 (the 25 largest companies and 25 non-large companies, randomly selected from the remaining 475 companies).Population Data from pharmaceutical company websites and annual reports. …”
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Effect of Structured Traffic Education Program (STEP) on Knowledge and Commitment Toward Traffic Rules at First Year of Legal Driving in Saudi Arabia by Yahya A Maslamani, Anwar M Makeen, Ahmed Y Abouelyazid, Majed A Ryani, Mohammad A Jareebi, Ahmad A Bahri

“…This quantitative research study implemented a Structured Traffic Education Program (STEP) among 270 male students, all 18 years old. …”
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Improving Scholarship in a Community Hospital Residency Program With a Curriculum Featuring a Structured Roadmap, Individual Accountability, and Measurement of Outcomes by Abdul Waheed, Shehar Bano Awais, Faiza Butt, Hamna Salimi, Zain Elabideen, Muhammad Ali Chaudhary, Mudasir Umer, Erum Azhar

“…Conclusions Implementing a multifaceted bundled intervention containing a 13-step structured roadmap with a quality improvement approach is associated with increasing residents’ scholarly output in residency programs at a community hospital.…”
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Co3O4-graphene core-shell QDs-PMMA insulating polymer composites structured nonvolatile bistable memory devices by Jinseo Park, Jaeho Shim, Dong Ick Son

“…To improve the quantum confinement of Co3O4 QD, graphene, which has high electron affinity, was synthesized with Co3O4 QD core as a shell to form a core-shell structure that serves as an excellent trap site. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images revealed that Co3O4-graphene core-shell QDs with a diameter of approximately 5 nm were formed among the PMMA polymer matrix. …”
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Comparing two methods of evaluation, objective structured practical ‎examination and traditional examination, on the satisfaction of students in Shahid ‎Beheshti faculty of nursing... by shadman reza masouleh, azam zare, minoomitra chehrzad, zahra atr kar ruoshan

“…‎‏33‏‎ students were evaluated by objective structured practical ‎examination (OSPE) and ‎‏34‏‎ students were evaluated by traditional practical examination ‎method (TPE). …”
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Faculty learning community (FLC) as a structured intervention to prepare higher education STEM faculty for classroom integration of extended reality (XR) by Wei Wu, Fadi Castronovo, Yupeng Luo, Arlo Liang, Frank Gomez, Sara Kassis, Abraham Wolcott

“…Multiple streams of quantitative and qualitative evaluation data were collected via formative and summative surveys and semi-structured interviews in focus groups. …”
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The Impact of a 12-Week Structured Yoga Intervention on Flexibility, Balance, and Joint Kinematics in University Athletes: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Suchishrava Choudhary, Prashant Kumar Choudhary, Krishna Kant Sahu, Yajuvendra Singh Rajpoot, Debajit Karmakar, Sohom Saha

“…This study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week structured yoga intervention on flexibility, balance, and joint angles (JA) among university athletes. …”
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Immersive Virtual Reality and AI (Generative Pretrained Transformer) to Enhance Student Preparedness for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations: Mixed Methods Study by Shaniff Esmail, Brendan Concannon

“… BackgroundImmersive virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence have been used to determine whether a simulated clinical exam setting can reduce anxiety in first-year occupational therapy students preparing for objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). Test anxiety is common among postsecondary students, leading to negative outcomes such as increased dropout risk, lower grades, and limited employment opportunities. …”
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COMPLEXES OF LEAD (II)*: CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF L2Pb (NO,), AND L2Pb(SCN), L=Z(AMINOMETHYL) PYRIDINE

“…The reactions of Pb(N0 ) and Pb(SCN)2 with 2-(aminomethy1)pyridine (C H N = L) yielded colourless crystals of L Pb(N0 ) ( I ) and L Pb(SCN) , (2), respectively. Their structures were determined by X-ray crystallography. …”
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The Reliability of a Novel Structured Testing Device for Single-breath Lung Carbon Monoxide Uptake: A Randomized Comparison Crossover Study by Shihua Yao, Tuping Fu, Kuiqing Lin, Zhongping Wu, Shubing Chen, Liping Zhong, Beilan Shen, Yanqing Xie, Jiaying An, Xudong Wang, Wenting Liu, Xinxin Yu, Jinping Zheng, Yi Gao

“…Abstract Background With the development and market launch of several new domestic lung diffusing capacity testing instruments, the clinical reliability of the MeHow MeAir 9000 spirometer, featuring a novel turning valve structure, needs to be validated. Objective To evaluate the clinical reliability of lung diffusing capacity measurements using the MeHow MeAir 9000 spirometer. …”
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Development of deep-underground engineering structures via 2D and 3D RQD prediction using non-invasive CSAMT by Muhammad Hasan, Lijun Su, Peng Cui, Yanjun Shang

“…The results are significant because they help us make sense of complicated geological situations, estimate the likelihood of early collapse, and build deep underground structures safely, steadily, and affordably. Our approach leads to more objective indices, helps in the development of more accurate geotechnical structures, and reduces inconsistencies between appropriate geomechanical models and sparse data.…”
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Hazards to Wild Birds Associated with Anthropogenic Structures and Human Activities—Results of a Long-Term Study in an Urbanised Area of the Alps by Christiane Böhm, Molinia Wilberger, Armin Landmann

“…In conclusion, our data suggest that basically all bird groups and species are at least occasionally affected by human structures and activities in urbanised landscapes but support the notion that juveniles and migrants are more prone for accidents due to the lack of experience with anthropogenic structures in new areas.…”
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Ground Motion Recording-Based Validation of Capacity Curves for High-Rise Reinforced Concrete Structures in Romania Constructed Before 1977 by Florin Pavel

“…Finally, updated capacity curves for high-rise residential structures constructed before 1977 are proposed by combining the analytical results with the earthquake data.…”
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B cells and ectopic follicular structures: novel players in anti-tumor programming with prognostic power for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. by Anastasia Meshcheryakova, Dietmar Tamandl, Erika Bajna, Judith Stift, Martina Mittlboeck, Martin Svoboda, Denise Heiden, Stefan Stremitzer, Erika Jensen-Jarolim, Thomas Grünberger, Michael Bergmann, Diana Mechtcheriakova

“…Strikingly, functionally active, activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID)-positive ectopic lymphoid structures were found to be assembled within the metastatic margin. …”
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Structures and strategies for retaining an international pediatric cohort from birth: Lessons from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study by Patricia Gesualdo, Jessica Melin, Rachel Karban, Claire Crouch, Michael Killian, Diane Hopkins, Annika Adamsson, Joanna Stock, Suzanne Bennett Johnson, Judith Baxter

“…Strategies unique to TEDDY included (1) study structures to support retention; (2) risk communication and education strategies specific to this population; (3) Data-informed retention strategies that addressed protocol challenges in real-time; and (4) implementation of a re-engagement protocol for those who had withdrawn from the study. …”
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Enhancing Seismic Performance: A Comprehensive Study on Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Structures Considering Soil Properties and Environmental Impact Assessment by Benjamin Labar, Nurullah Bektaş, Orsolya Kegyes-Brassai

“…The study presents a comprehensive investigation into the seismic response of masonry and reinforced concrete buildings in Győr, Hungary, incorporating advanced geophysical techniques like multichannel surface wave (MASW) and structural analysis software, AxisVM. Additionally, tailored retrofitting strategies are explored to enhance structural resilience in seismic-prone regions. …”
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Building molecular model series from heterogeneous CryoEM structures using Gaussian mixture models and deep neural networks by Muyuan Chen

“…This method makes it easier to interpret the movement of the protein complex from heterogeneity analysis and to compare the structural dynamics observed from CryoEM data with results from other experimental and simulation techniques.…”
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Depth-Sensitive Raman Investigation of Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Structures: Absorption as a Tool for Variation of Exciting Light Penetration Depth by Paweł Borowicz

“…Comparison of reported in this work Raman data with structure of silicon/silicon dioxide interface obtained from other experimental techniques proves the applicability of proposed methodology.…”
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Experimental and numerical analysis of ultimate strengths of long-span double-deck plate frame structures in ships under compressive load by Xuan LIU, Xiangshao KONG, Zhuo WANG, Chongxi XU, Weiguo WU

“…ObjectivesThis study investigates long-span, double-deck plate frame structures commonly used in ship construction. The main objectives are: to comprehensively analyze the stability of these structures under axial compression and to develop a method for accurately evaluating their ultimate load-carrying capacity. …”
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Design and Characterization of 2.5D Nature-Inspired Infill Structures under Out-Plane Quasi-Static Loading Condition by Dara Ashok, M. V. A. Raju Bahubalendruni

“…The 2.5D (2.5-dimensional) structures are acquired to enhance safety and lightweight designs with better energy absorption in the aerospace and automobile sectors. …”
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