Neurobiological correlates of personality dimensions in borderline personality disorder using graph analysis of functional connectivity by Francesca D’Adda, Giovanni Sighinolfi, Micaela Mitolo, Mauro Scala, Lucia Guidi, Lorenzo Motta, Lorenzo Cirignotta, David Neil Manners, Caterina Tonon, Raffaele Lodi, Marco Menchetti

“…Patients had lower global connectivity and compromised centrality of several limbic structures and frontotemporal regions. Significant correlations were found between separation insecurity and global efficiency (R = 0.60, adjusted-p = 0.035) and between depressivity and the degree of the left middle temporal gyrus (R = 0.69, adjusted-p = 0.023) in females. …”
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The effect of Ocimum basilicum on the prevention of postpartum depression symptoms and sleep quality: A triple-blind randomized controlled clinical trial by Monireh Abdi, Elham Rezaei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Fatemeh Ebrahimi, Laleh Payahoo, Alireza Shafiei-Kandjani, Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie

“…The EPDS and postpartum sleep quality scale were completed through structured interviews at eight weeks postpartum. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the mean postpartum depression scores before and after the intervention, and ANCOVA was used to compare the mean postpartum sleep quality scores. …”
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Health-care-seeking behaviour in patients with hypertension: experience from a dedicated hypertension centre in Bangladesh by Mohammad Jahid Hasan, Md Zakir Hossain, Md Anwar Hossain, Koustuv Dalal, Md Abdul Baset, Probal Sutradhar, Mahabubul Alam, Tamanna Tabassum, Jannatul Fardous, Paramita Zaman, Md Abdur Rafi, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…A total of 497 hypertensive adults were recruited consecutively. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was deployed by the research team for data collection. …”
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Unlocking the Value of Neuropsychological Assessments in Rehabilitation: Perspectives from Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers by Takako Yoshimura, Aiko Osawa, Shiinchiro Maeshima, Iikue Ueda, Koki Kawamura, Masaki Kamiya, Naoki Itoh, Hidenori Arai

“…The data were interpreted by employing descriptive statistics, and the χ2, Fisher's exact, and Kruskal–Wallis tests. …”
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Enteral Feeding as a Part of Combination Treatment in a Patient after Small Intestine Transplantation by M. Sh. Khubutia, A. A. Ryk, V. V. Kiselev, I. V. Aleksandrova, A. V. Grishin, M. A. Godkov, E. V. Klychnikova, N. V. Shavrina, S. S. Sogreshilin, G. P. Titova, N. V. Borovkova

“…Restoration of histological structures in the graft mucosa was observed during morphological examination on day 7. …”
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The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis by Yuval Haber, Dorit Hadar Shoval, Inbar Levkovich, Dror Yinon, Karny Gigi, Oori Pen, Tal Angert, Zohar Elyoseph, Zohar Elyoseph

“…To address these challenges, we propose the SAFE-AI protocol, offering clinicians structured guidelines for responsible AI integration in therapy. …”
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Women living in the region under an emergency command post are experiencing delays in reaching health facilities: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Besfat Berihun Erega, Abebaye Adigo Zeru, Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Rahel Birhanu Arage, Yitayal Ayalew Goshu, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Mulat Ayele, Gizachew Yilak, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Habtam Desse Alemayehu, Eyob Shitie Lake

“…Methods A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted among mothers attending public health facilities in the south Gondar zone, Ethiopia from September 01/2023 to April 30/2024. The data was collected by four BSc degree-holder midwives, using structured questionnaires after training was given for a day in each hospital. …”
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Impact of Social Media Messages on Nigerians’ Perception of Candidate’s Ideology, Competence and Policy Direction During America’s 2024 Presidential Election by Ikechukwu Peter Ugbor, Daniel Ezegwu, Otemdam (Jombo) Okey, Owa Egbara Owa, Reuben Adejoh, Godwin Ayodeji Nwogu, Jude Daniel Amakaino Utoware, Blessing Ngozichika Chinweobo-Onuoha

“…The population was 36, 7500 social media users in Nigeria, from which a sample size of 385 was drawn using the respondent-driven chain-driven sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. …”
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Current Applications of Raman Spectroscopy in Intraoperative Neurosurgery by Daniel Rivera, Tirone Young, Akhil Rao, Jack Y. Zhang, Cole Brown, Lily Huo, Tyree Williams, Benjamin Rodriguez, Alexander J. Schupper

“…Background: Neurosurgery demands exceptional precision due to the brain’s complex and delicate structures, necessitating precise targeting of pathological targets. …”
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Freshwater fish monitoring in a subtropical reservoir: Integrating eDNA metabarcoding and traditional methods in biodiversity resolution, invasive species detection, and environmen... by Yen-Ting Lin, Yi-Feng Dai, Hong-Yu Yang, Yu-Hsiang Lin, Yen-Ting Hsu, Yu-I Lin, Hsiang-Yi Hsu, Yu-San Han

“…Multivariate analyses (NMDS, PCA, RDA) revealed method-specific community structures, with eDNA favoring native and small-bodied species, while traditional methods were biased toward large-bodied, invasive taxa. …”
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Methodology and content for the design of basketball coach education programs: a systematic review by Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Josep Alemany-Iturriaga, Julio Calleja-González, Jeisson Mosquera-Maturana, Álvaro Velarde-Sotres, Álvaro Velarde-Sotres, Álvaro Velarde-Sotres

“…Specifically, it analyzes the content, technical-tactical actions, and methodologies used in practice and education programs to determine which essential parameters for their technical and tactical development.MethodsA structured search was carried out following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA®) guidelines and the PICOS® model until January 30, 2025, in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, SciELO, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus databases. …”
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Exploring diabetic patients experiences during war in Sudan: insights from a multi-city study by Mohamed Hisham Alamin, Manasik Mamoun, Leina Elfatih Salah Mohamed Ali Elomeiri, Sarah Hashim Mohammed Osman, Shrouk M. Abdou, Fatima Mohamed Osman Yasin, Ekhlass Ahmed Musa Mohamed, Abdelrahman Idris Mohamed Idris, Marwa Adil Abdelwahab Hag Ahmed, Lina Ahmed Ali Mohmmed Ahmed, Abdalmahmoud Asadig Kanan Ahmed, Mariam Abdelgadir Hago Taha, Moneer Ali Abdallah Ali, Esra Abdallah Abdalwahed Mahgoub

“…Convenient sampling was used to select the participants from the outpatient clinics of the targeted health facilities. Data was collected by interviewing patients using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Satisfaction of academic medical staff with integrated medical curriculum: an exploratory multinational survey by Ghazi F. Sharkas, Ragaa El-Masry, Sameh Abdel-Ghany, Ayman El Baz, Tamer Abou-Elsaad, Amira Adly Kassab, Darwish H. Badran, Abdalla Y. Bashir

“…The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including logistic regression analysis, to identify predictors of dissatisfaction. …”
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Exploring faculty perceptions and concerns regarding artificial intelligence Chatbots in nursing education: potential benefits and limitations by Zyad T. Saleh, Majdi Rababa, Rami A. Elshatarat, Muna Alharbi, Bandar Naffaa Alhumaidi, Majed S. Al-Za’areer, Reem Ahmad Jarrad, Tahany Fareed Al Niarat, Wesam T. Almagharbeh, Khaled Mohammed Al-Sayaghi, Doaa El Sayed Fadila

“…Providing hands-on experience and structured exposure can increase faculty confidence, reinforcing both the usefulness of AI chatbots and strategies to mitigate their limitations. …”
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Highly efficient variable step-size binary search algorithm for ultra-compact cyclic three-mode converters by Yongchen Wang, Hangming Fan, Zhe Yuan, Junlin Pan, Xiaoyang Liu, Mengfan Cheng, Qi Yang, Deming Liu, Lei Deng

“…The chosen examples of cyclic mode converters serve as typical complex proof-of-concept structures. The simulation results demonstrate that this method not only maintains excellent manufacturability but also enhances design efficiency over three times and exhibits superior performance. …”
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Pore development patterns and gas control effects of No.8 deep coal seam of Ordos Basin by Daojun HUANG, Hao XU, Jianling HU, Yu DONG, Pengshuai JIAO, Shida CHEN, Guoxiao ZHOU, Xiaozhuo WU, Heng WU

“…Focusing on core test data from 14 exploratory wells within the basin, this study systematically examines the controlling factors and development patterns of pore structures in coal reservoirs and explores their distribution patterns and gas-controlling mechanisms. …”
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Beyond Bleeding: An Analysis of Presenting Symptoms Among Black Patients with Endometrial Cancer by Maya E. Gross, Mindy Pike, Julianna Alson, Patrice Williams, Mollie E. Wood, Erica Marsh, Erin Carey, Til Stürmer, Ronit Katz, Whitney R. Robinson, Kemi M. Doll

“…We collected clinical, sociodemographic, and diagnostic information for 24 months before hysterectomy, using merged structured and abstracted data from electronic health records. …”
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Population estimates of shorebirds on the Atlantic Coast of southern South America generated from large-scale, simultaneous, volunteer-led surveys by Fernando A. Faria, Joaquín Aldabe, Juliana Bosi de Almeida, Juan J Bonanno, Leandro Bugoni, Robert P Clay, Julian Garcia-Walther, Agustina González, Arne J. Lesterhuis, Guilherme Tavares Nunes, Nathan R. Senner

“…Taken together, our results highlight the power of community scientists to carry out structured protocols at continental scales and generate critical data for a group of at-risk species.…”
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Determinants of hypertension-related knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among caregivers in Neno, rural Malawi: A cross-sectional study by Chikondi Maluwa, Sitalire Kapira, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…We used a cross-sectional study design. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0. …”
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Effectiveness of quality improvement on occurrence of needle stick injuries (NSIs) in Harare city, Zimbabwe, 2017: A quasi-experimental study by Sithole Zvanaka, Kudzai Masunda, Collen Madembo, Chonzi Prosper, Stanely Tapesana, Shecriton Muguza, Olufemi Ajumobi, Lilian Bulage, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga

“…We measured effectiveness of the intervention using Plan, Do Check Act cycle. Data on intervention effectiveness was collected pre and six months post-implementation, using structured questionnaires. …”
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