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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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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COOPERATION BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION AND LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT BODIES OF THE PERM PROVINCE DURING THE PERIOD “PREPARATORY WORK FOR THE COMPULSORY EDUCATION INTROD... by S. V. Golikova

“…The key value and importance of the document consisted in differentiation of powers: in contrast to the Ministry of National Education, the structures of territorial and municipal government bodies had greater freedom of action and were assigned a leading part to put the idea of a compulsory education (Vseobuch in the Russian language) into reality.Dynamics of statistical data on financial government aid to national education is analysed. …”
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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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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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Analysis of Factors Influencing Adoption of Human Resource Practices by Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria by Rukayat Oloruntoyin Rabiu, Wahid Damilola Olanipekun, Ayodeji Gbenga Bamidele, Olasehinde Israel Awe

“…The factors influencing the use of human resources by small and medium scale enterprises in the article are studied in the following logical sequence: using a structured questionnaire developed in the form of the Rensis Likert scale, an array of primary data is forme. …”
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Treatment Outcome of Epileptic Patients Receiving Antiepileptic Drugs in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Taklo Simeneh Yazie, Belayneh Kefale, Mulugeta Molla

“…A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed/Medline, Science Direct, PsycINFO, Hinnarri databases, and Google Scholar for grey literatures. Data were extracted with structured format prepared using Microsoft Excel and exported to Stata/MP 16.0 software for analyses. …”
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Translation and Validation of Family Stigma Stress Scale (FSSS) Among Caregivers of Patients With Mental Illness in Pakistan by Rabia Khawar, Imtiaz Ahmad Dogar, Mehwish Shakil, Samavia Hussain, Ammara Butt, Rizwana Amin, Hafiz Shafique Ahmad, Bushra Akram, Ayesha Sheraz, Hira Ahmad, Memoona Aslam

“…Data were analysed through SPSS version 26 and AMOS version 24. …”
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Challenges and needs in the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease from the perspective of gastroenterology and hepatology specialists: a qualitative study by Farzad Salmanizadeh, Sakineh Sabzevari, Sara Shafieipour, Mohammad Javad Zahedi, Afshin Sarafinejad

“…Fifteen Iranian GH specialists selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. …”
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Nutrition and Exercise in Critical Illness Trial (NEXIS Trial): a protocol of a multicentred, randomised controlled trial of combined cycle ergometry and amino acid supplementation... by Daren K Heyland, Andrew Day, G John Clarke, Catherine (Terri) Hough, D Clark Files, Marina Mourtzakis, Nicolaas Deutz, Dale M Needham, Renee Stapleton

“…Compared with standard of care, the benefits of greater protein intake combined with structured exercise started early after the onset of critical illness remain uncertain. …”
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Predictors of vitamin D status in undernourished and well-nourished children 6–59 months old, in the JB Marks Municipality of South Africa by JA Carboo, L Malan, M Lombard, N Maleka, A Nienaber, R Claire Dolman-Macleod

“…Objective: to investigate the predictors of vitamin D (vitD) status of undernourished and well-nourished children aged under five years in the North West Province of South Africa.Design: this cross-sectional study assessed sociodemographic data, nutritional supplement intake, vitD-rich food consumption, and sunlight exposure via a structured questionnaire. …”
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The Eagle Eyes: an Intervention Utilizing Visual Thinking Strategies to Enhance the Observation Skills of Medical Students by Najmeh Ghorbani, Maryam Alizadeh, Azadeh Sayarifard, Abdoljavad Khajavi, Philip Yenawine

“…Abstract Background Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is an evidence-based pedagogical approach that uses art analysis and structured inquiry to enhance observation, critical thinking, and teamwork, especially in medical training for clinical skills development. …”
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Optimizing Compassion Training in Medical Trainees Using an Adjunct mHealth App: A Preliminary Single-Arm Feasibility and Acceptability Study by Jennalee S Wooldridge, Emily C Soriano, Gage Chu, Anaheed Shirazi, Desiree Shapiro, Marta Patterson, Hyun-Chung Kim, Matthew S Herbert

“… BackgroundWhile structured compassion training programs have shown promise for increasing compassion among medical trainees, a major challenge is applying the concepts and practices taught during the program into the complex, dynamic, time-pressured, and often hectic hospital workplace. …”
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“The professionals weren’t from here”: provision of mental health services in the context of the Colombian armed conflict by Diana Carolina Rubio-León, Laura Cano-Sierra, María-Juliana Reyes-Rivera, Sara Lucia Forero-García, Dennys García-Padilla, Pablo Abitbol, Wilson López-López

“…Methods A descriptive qualitative study was carried out with 49 participants from the healthcare and administrative sectors. Data were collected through 15 semi-structured interviews and 7 focus groups held in 2023 and 2024. …”
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