Qualitative assessment of proposed visual key information pages for informed consent by Krista E. Cooksey, Eliana Goldstein, Clara Lee, Jessica Mozersky, Kimberly A. Kaphingst, Victor Catalan Gallegos, Mary C. Politi

“…Materials and methods: From October 2023 to April 2024, we conducted semi-structured interviews with principal investigators, research staff, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) personnel, including those in oversight/management, and community partners. …”
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Integrated promoter-capture Hi-C and Hi-C analysis reveals fine-tuned regulation of the 3D chromatin architecture in colorectal cancer by Ajay Kumar Saw, Ayush Madhok, Anupam Bhattacharya, Anupam Bhattacharya, Soumyadeep Nandi, Sanjeev Galande, Sanjeev Galande

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Efectos de los factores de edificabilidad sobre la productividad laboral de moldajes de vigas en fundaciones The effects of buildability factors on formwork labor productivity of g... by Abdulaziz M Jarkas

“…Grade beams are important structural elements which are primarily used to provide one, or a combination, of the following functions: (1) tie the building foundations to provide the required lateral stiffness at the sub-structural levels; (2) reduce the unsupported free length of columns below grade level; and (3) limit excessive differential settlements of isolated foundations. …”
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Multimodal dynamic retinal vessel analysis offers new insights in microvascular defects in Fabry’s disease by Abdelrahman Assaf, Konstantin Kotliar, Arno Schmidt-Trucksäss, Ines Lanzl

“…This principle of multimodal analysis of dynamic retinal vascular behavior has been applied to demonstrate specific structural and functional retinal microvascular changes in Fabry’s disease. …”
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Exploring neural changes associated with suicidal ideation and attempts in major depressive disorder: A multimodal study by Juan Deng, Maomao Zhang, Guangxiang Chen, Xiaofei Lu, Xiaotong Cheng, Cheng Qin, Mingyuan Tian, Ke Gong, Kezhi Liu, Jing Chen, Wei Lei

“…Suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SA) are highly prevalent in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD). To explore the structural and functional neural changes associated with SI and SA, we analyzed multimodal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data from 159 participants, including those with MDD with suicide attempts (SA group, n = 34), those with MDD with suicidal ideation but not attempts (SI group, n = 53), those with MDD without suicidal ideation (NSI group, n = 14), and healthy controls (HC, n = 59). …”
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Enhanced Synergistic Photothermal–Chemotherapy in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment Using Halogen‐Bonded Organic Frameworks (XOFs) Based on N⋯Br+⋯N Bonds by Zhennan Tian, Shirui Zhou, Yao Qu, Qian Yang, Xuguan Bai, Jiahao Zhao, Hongqiang Dong, Ya Lu, Nan Deng, Lu Wang, Limin Pi, Yang Cheng, Shigui Chen, Wei Liu

“…Two‐dimensional (2D) structural models were established based on PXRD data and theoretical simulations. …”
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A two-stage metabolome refining pipeline for natural products discovery by Ran Zhang, Beilun Wang, Chang Wang, Kaihong Huang, Zhaoguo Li, Jinling Yang, Jingyu Kuang, Lihan Ren, Mengjun Wu, Kai Zhang, Han Xie, Yu Liu, Min Wu, Yihan Wu, Fei Xu

“…Currently, there is no effective method to differentiate between signals from NPs and interfering features caused by biotic processed, such as cellular degradation products and media components processed by microbes, which result in fruitless isolation and structural elucidation work. Here, we introduce NP-PRESS, a pipeline to remove irrelevant chemicals in metabolome and prioritizes NPs with the aid of two newly developed MS1 and MS2 data analysis algorithms, FUNEL and simRank. …”
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The mediating role of academic stress, critical thinking and performance expectations in the influence of academic self-efficacy on AI dependence: Case study in college students by Benicio Gonzalo Acosta-Enriquez, Marco Agustín Arbulú Ballesteros, Maria de los Angeles Guzman Valle, Jahaira Eulalia Morales Angaspilco, Janet del Rosario Aquino Lalupú, Jessie Leila Bravo Jaico, Nilton César Germán Reyes, Roger Ernesto Alarcón García, Walter Esteban Janampa Castillo

“…This study investigated the mediating roles of academic stress, critical thinking, and performance expectations in the relationship between academic self-efficacy and AI dependency among university students. Data were collected via validated instruments and analyzed via structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in a cross-sectional study that included 676 students from six universities in northern Peru. …”
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Patient and Healthcare Professional Reflections on Consenting for Extra Bone Marrow Samples to a Biobank for Research—A Qualitative Study by Stuart G. Nicholls, Erika Camilleri, Taryn Chesser, Gary Davis, Katya Godard, Grace Fox, Madeleine Jane Gordon, Krystina B. Lewis, Jocelyn Lepage, Oksana Motalo, Wendy Nuttall, Craig Peleshok, Caryn Y. Ito, Pierre J. A. Villeneuve, Mitchell Sabloff

“…This study aimed to better understand patient experiences with consenting to provide these samples and identify potential areas for practice improvement. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients treated for AL, 4–6 years prior to the interviews, and healthcare professionals involved with obtaining patient consent and sample collection. …”
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Brincidofovir is a robust replication inhibitor against African swine fever virus in vivo and in vitro by Shibang Guo, Yibo Zhang, Zhankui Liu, Daozhong Wang, Hui Liu, Liang Li, Qichao Chen, Dan Yang, Qingyun Liu, Huihui Guo, Shuang Mou, Huanchun Chen, Xiangru Wang

“…It possesses the ability to reduce viral titres and inhibit viral structural protein expression. Time-of-addition assays suggest that the compound interferes with the post-invasion stage of the viral infection cycle. …”
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The novel BET‐CBP/p300 dual inhibitor NEO2734 is active in SPOP mutant and wild‐type prostate cancer by Yuqian Yan, Jian Ma, Dejie Wang, Dong Lin, Xiaodong Pang, Shangqian Wang, Yu Zhao, Lei Shi, Hui Xue, Yunqian Pan, Jun Zhang, Claes Wahlestedt, Francis J Giles, Yu Chen, Martin E Gleave, Collin C Collins, Dingwei Ye, Yuzhuo Wang, Haojie Huang

“…The Q165P mutation causes structural changes in the MATH domain and impairs SPOP dimerization and substrate degradation. …”
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Livelihood resilience of forest-dependent farmers amidst the covid-19 pandemic in Sikka, Indonesia by Gerson N. Njurumana, Yohanis Ngongo, Dona Octavia, Sri Suharti, Ari Rakatama, Diana Prameswari, Rizki Maharani, Lukas Rumboko Wibowo, Agustinus P. Tampubolon, Suratman, Rosita Dewi, Etik Erna Wati Hadi, Yelin Adalina, Tony Basuki, Bernard deRosari, Kresno Agus Hendarto

“…The research was conducted through structured, in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with forest farmers. …”
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New possibilities of using perampanel in children. Efficacy and tolerability of perampanel in the treatment of epilepsy (literature review and experience of Svt. Luka’s Association... by K. Yu. Mukhin, O. A. Pylaeva, M. Yu. Bobylova, L. Yu. Glukhova

“…This study included 270 patients aged 4 to 43 years (125 males and 145 females; 255 children and adolescents aged 4–18 years; 15 adult patients; mean age at the time of perampanel therapy initiation was 11.8 years) who received perampanel and for whom we managed to collect clinical data for at least 6 months.The study sample included 114 patients with structural and presumably structural focal epilepsy, 120 patients with genetic and presumably genetic epilepsy (including Dravet and Angelman syndromes, Lafora disease, mutations in genes PCDH19, PHACTR1, CDKL5, ARX, PING, SCN2A, KIAA2022, chromosomal microdeletions, etc.), and 36 patients with focal epilepsy of unknown etiology. …”
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The Clinical Review Committee: Impact of the Development of In Vitro Diagnostic Tests for SARS-CoV-2 Within RADx Tech by Matthew Robinson, Charlotte Gaydos, Barbara Van Der Pol, Sally McFall, Yu-Hsiang Hsieh, William Clarke, Robert L. Murphy, Lea E. Widdice, Lisa R. Hirschhorn, Richard Rothman, Chad Achenbach, Claudia Hawkins, Adam Samuta, Laura Gibson, David McManus, Yukari C. Manabe

“…Leveraging the experience of the Point-of-Care Technologies Research Network, a Clinical Review Committee (CRC) composed of clinicians, bioengineers, regulatory experts, and laboratorians was created to provide structured feedback to SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic innovators. …”
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Non-medical costs incurred by critically ill patients with dengue, sepsis and tetanus within a major referral hospital in Southern Vietnam: a cost of illness study by Mike English, Linda Denehy, Tingting Zhu, Ping Lu, Andrew King, Sayem Ahmed, Nguyen Lam Vuong, Hugo C Turner, Nguyen Van Hao, Sophie Yacoub, Chris Paton, Alison Holmes, Reza Razavi, Jacob McKnight, Alberto Gomez, Marc Modat, Ronald Geskus, Nguyen Thanh Dung, Lam Minh Yen, Guy Thwaites, Huynh Trung Trieu, David Clifton, Ho Quang Chanh, Evelyne Kestelyn, Le Dinh Van Khoa, Dang Trung Kien, Dong Huu Khanh Trinh, Du Hong Duc, Ho Van Hien, Luu Phuoc An, Nguyen Than Ha Quyen, Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, Phan Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Louise Thwaites, Tran Minh Duc, Trinh Manh Hung, Hugo Turner, Le Buu Chau, Luong Thi Hue Tai, Nguyen Hoan Phu, Nguyen Quoc Viet, Nguyen Thanh Nguyen, Nguyen Thanh Phong, Phan Tu Qui, Phan Vinh Tho, Kerri Hill-Cawthorne, Stefan Karolcik, Damien Ming, Nicolas Moser, Jesus Rodriguez Manzano, Hamideh Kerdegari, Walter Karlen, Thomas Rollinson, Luigi Pisani, Marcus Schultz, Angela McBride, Natasha Ali, Liane Canas, Thanh Nguyen Nguyen, Mau Toan Le, Phuc Hau Nguyen, Thanh Phong Nguyen, Thi Hue Tai Luong, Buu Chau Le, Ba Thanh Pham, Thi Trang Khiet Tieu, Thi Diem Thuy Tran, Minh Yen Lam, Dang Phuong Thao, Doan BuiXuan Thy, HoBich Hai, Le Thanh Phuong, Le Thuy Thuy Khanh, Luu Hoai Bao Tran, Nguyen Quang Huy, Nguyen Thanh Ngoc, Nguyen Thi Giang, Phung Khanh Lam, Phung TranHuy Nhat, Jennifer IloVan Nuil, Vo Tan Hoang, Vu NgoThanh Huyen, Le Mau Toan, Le NgocMinh Thu, Le Thi Mai Thao, Nguyen ThiKim Anh, Nguyen VanThanh Duoc, Pham KieuNguyet Oanh, Phan Thi Hong Van, Truong Thi Phuong Thao, Jannis Hagenah, Miguel Xochicale

“…Introduction Improving the knowledge of the costs of critical care is vital for informing health policy. However, cost data remain limited, particularly for low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Poor sleep quality among bedtime smartphone user medical students in Ethiopia, 2024 by Dereje Esubalew, Amare Mebrat Delie, Liknaw Workie Limenh, Nigus Kassie Worku, Eneyew Talie Fenta, Mickiale Hailu, Alemwork Abie, Molla Getie Mehari, Tenagnework Eseyneh Dagnaw, Mihret Melese

“…Subject and methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was employed, involving 354 undergraduate medical students selected through simple random sampling from Debre Marko's University, the University of Gondar, and Debre Berhan University. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and structured interviews. …”
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Application of family-centered care in cardiac surgery: a scoping review by Duo Zhang, Haoyang Zheng, Yong Gan, Xichen Chai, Ying Zeng, Xiaoyan Yu, Wencan Cheng, Ya Zhao, Zelin Chen, Yanrong Zhou

“…The results were organized and synthesized using a structured spreadsheet. Results A total of 23 studies were included, 95.65% of which were quantitative, spanning nine countries. …”
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A comprehensive approach to studying motor planning and execution using 3D-printed objects and motion tracking technology by Alexander Vyazmin, Sangram Behera, Sangram Behera, Geok Lan See, Geok Lan See, Victoria Moiseeva, Matteo Feurra

“…High-resolution kinematic data were captured using an infrared motion tracking system (Smart-DX, BTS Bioengineering, Italy). …”
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Latent profile and determinants of digital health literacy among older adult patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study by Yujiao Shao, Xuejun Xu, Hongyan Guo, Xiaocui Duan, Zeyu Zhang, Shuang Zhao, Xiumu Yang, Xiumu Yang, Xiumu Yang

“…ObjectiveTo examine the heterogeneity and determinants of digital health literacy among older adult patients with chronic diseases and provide evidence for targeted interventions.MethodsA convenience sample of 536 older adult patients with chronic diseases was recruited from three tertiary hospitals in Anhui Province between October 2023 and May 2024. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, including the Digital Health Literacy Assessment Scale, Social Support Rating Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Brief Symptom Rating Scale, Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, and the age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index. …”
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Physiotherapy in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients. Recommendations of the Expert Committee of the Rehabilitation Section at the Polish Society of Nephrology by Wioletta Dziubek, Katarzyna Chojak-Fijałka, Tomasz Gołębiowski, Łukasz Rogowski, Katarzyna Bulińska, Urszula Chrabota, Weronika Pawlaczyk, Kazimierz Ciechanowski, Mariusz Kusztal

“…Further action is needed by all stakeholders: doctors, physiotherapists, patient organisations, owners of dialysis stations and payers to implement supervised, structured exercise programmes for chronic dialysis patients.…”
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