Towards climate-resilient conservation: Integrating genetics and environmental factors in determining adaptive units of a xeric shrub by Yong-Zhi Yang, Pei-Wei Sun, Chong-Yi Ke, Min-Xin Luo, Jui-Tse Chang, Chien-Ti Chao, Run-Hong Gao, Pei-Chun Liao

“…ENM identified the central-east and west-north regions as optimal habitats, while GF analysis revealed seed and breeding zones based on 1637 climate-adaptive SNPs, indicating significant genetic differentiation linked to temperature and precipitation. Population structure analysis revealed both congruences and discrepancies between genetic and climatic clustering, particularly in peripheral regions, suggesting that adaptive genes may not follow isolation-by-distance rules like neutral genes. …”
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Whole exome sequencing identifies ABHD14A and MRNIP as novel candidate genes for developmental language disorder by Amal Bouzid, Malek Belcadhi, Amal Souissi, Meryam Chelly, Fakher Frikha, Hela Gargouri, Crystel Bonnet, Fida Jebali, Salma Loukil, Christine Petit, Saber Masmoudi, Rifat Hamoudi, Mariem Ben Said

“…Analyses of segregation patterns with stringent filtering of the exome data identified disease-causing compound heterozygous variants. …”
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School physical education and health based on the principles of body literacy: propositions and validation of an educational technology by Evelyne Ferreira de Castro, Magna Leilane da Silva, Allana Kelly Cerqueira Lima Carvalho, Patrícia Ribeiro Feitosa Lima, José Airton Pontes Junior, Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho

“…The developed ET comprises 17 pages, structured around three topics: School Physical Education as a promoter of health, the concept and principles of BL, and successful practical experiences. …”
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Perceptions of a comprehensive telehealth intervention in patients with persistently poor type 2 diabetes control by Jashalynn German, Madeleine R. Eldridge, Lucy Esteve, Anastasia-Stefania Alexopoulos, Connor Drake, Allison Lewinski, Hayden B. Bosworth, David Edelman, Karen Steinhauser, Matthew J. Crowley

“…Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews of a purposive sample of patients and staff in the comprehensive telehealth arm of the Practical Telehealth to Improve Control and Engagement for Patients with Clinic-Refractory Diabetes Mellitus study. …”
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A qualitative exploration of service users' experiences of weight management conversations in a mental health setting by Emma Kemp, Catherine Haighton, Sally Faulkner, Kate McBride, Maria Raisa Jessica Aquino, Rob Wilson, Milica Vasiljevic, Craig Robson, Mish Loraine, Jill Harland, Angela M. Rodrigues

“…Methods: Thirteen service users with serious mental illness (Nine inpatient, four community-based) participated in semi-structured 1–1 interviews exploring weight management support experiences. …”
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Unlocking Dynamic Subtle Stimuli Tactile Perception: A Deep Learning‐Enhanced Super‐Resolution Tactile Sensor Array with Rapid Response by Shuyao Zhou, Depeng Kong, Mengke Wang, Baocheng Wang, Yuyao Lu, Honghao Lyu, Zhangli Lu, Yong Tao, Kaichen Xu, Geng Yang

“…It features a bio‐inspired topological structure, facilitating super‐resolution performance while offering a large perception area with low sensor (taxel) density. …”
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A new palliative and pain educational model for pediatric residents by Franca Benini, Lucia De Zen, Sergio Amarri, Elisabetta Bignamini, Marco Bolognani, Igor Catalano, Momcilo Jankovic, Luca Manfredini, Michele Salata, Anna Zanin, Antonio Corsello, Egidio Barbi, Gian Luigi Marseglia, Eugenio Baraldi

“…Although it was effective in terms of education and satisfaction, it could further benefit from structured complementary training offered within the regional clinical network.…”
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The Primary Care Spend Model: a systems approach to measuring investment in primary care by Robert Phillips, Michael Kidd, Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, Martin Roland, Jennifer DeVoe, Hong Wang, Robert Baillieu, Michael Mueller, David Morgan, Bruce Landon, Rebecca Etz, Chris Koller, Neha Sachdev, Hannah Jackson, Yalda Jabbarpour, Andrew Bazemore

“…The model articulates varied definitions of primary care through a tiered structure which includes overall spending on primary care services, spending on services delivered by primary care professionals and spending delivered by providers that can be characterised by the ‘4Cs’ (first contact, continuous, comprehensive and coordinated care). …”
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Effects of Solidification Thermal Variables on the Microstructure and Hardness of the Silicon Aluminum Bronze Alloy CuAl₆Si₂ by Paulo Henrique Tedardi do Nascimento, Vinicius Torres dos Santos, Ricardo de Luca, Marcio Rodrigues da Silva, Flavia Goncalves Lobo, Rogerio Teram, Mauricio Silva Nascimento, Ronaldo Camara Cozza, Antonio Augusto Couto, Givanildo Alves dos Santos, Anibal de Andrade Mendes Filho

“…An optical microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to verify the fusion structure and determine the volumetric fraction of the formed phases. …”
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Optimizing the efficacy of COVID-19 patient satisfaction surveys in India: A DELPHI- based validation process by Shazina SAEED, Karuna Nidhi KAUR, Manmohan SINGHAL, Mohd. SHANNAWAZ, Farah NIAZI, Bhavna KUMAR, Aanchal ANANT AWASTHI

“…A panel of experts, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and public health specialists, approved an instrument in a series of structured rounds. Results. The questionnaire developed in the study appears to measure patient experiences during episodes of hospitalization and was implemented as a pivotal instrument for policymakers or healthcare providers focusing on the most relevant aspects that should be considered, which help achieve better understanding how they can respond more effectively to meet the respective needs. …”
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Agricultural Health and Safety: Evaluating Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Safety Behavior in Northern Thailand by Anurak Wongta, Nootchakarn Sawarng, Phannika Tongchai, Pichamon Yana, Surat Hongsibsong

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between October and December 2017 in the San Pa Tong district of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and face-to-face interviews with 280 farmers. …”
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Mental health issues in adolescent mothers and young adult mothers: the Brazilian context by Amanda Ferreira de Carvalho, Daniela Dal Forno Kinalski Guaranha, Bruna Marmett, Júlia Mathias Reis, Carmem Lisiane Escouto de Souza, Bruna Silveira da Rosa, Tiago Chagas Dalcin, Sérgio Luis Amantea

“…A non-probabilistic sample of 1177 adolescent (10–19 years) and young adult (20–29 years) mothers was selected proportionally based on regional live birth rates. Data collection (August 2022–May 2023) involved a structured questionnaire assessing mental health (DASS-21), family support, and quality of life. …”
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The Impact of Nitrogen Addition on Soil Carbon Components and Understory Vegetation in Moso Bamboo Forests by Zhoubin Huang, Xiaotong Liu, Haoyu Chu, Hao Jia, Xianxian He, Canying Wang, Bing Zhang, Chuanxia Pan, Sufan Liu, Shaohui Fan, Wenhui Su

“…Nitrogen reshaped the community structure, notably affecting dominant species such as <i>Viola davidii</i> and <i>Rubus buergeri.…”
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DENGUE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF BARRIERS TO ELIMINATE MOSQUITO BREEDING SITES AMONG MALAYSIANS by Noorlaile Jasman, Siti Nur Farhana, Kamarul Zaman Saleh, Norrafizah Jaafar, Zanariah Zaini, Manimaran Krishnan Kaundan, Albeny Joslyn Panting

“…Respondents in this study must be 13 years of age or older from the selected households and live in non-institutionalized living quarters (LQ) units in Malaysia, regardless of citizenship. A pretested and structured Self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) was used. …”
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Perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices of bamboo by indigenous communities in Northeast India by Rebecca Lalawmpuii Sailo, Biplov Chandra Sarkar, Khulakpam Apshahana, Aman Dabral, Ayang Jilen, Adela D. Marak, Gopal Shukla, C.P. Suresh, Sumit Chakravarthy

“…Conducted between March 2021 and February 2022, the research employed a multistage random sampling method, selecting 10 respondents from each of 10 villages. Data were gathered through in-depth personal interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire to evaluate the socioeconomic status and perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices of bamboo among indigenous communities. …”
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Sustainable Agritourism Development in Romania’s North-West Mountain Region: A TOPSIS-Based Evaluation of Strategic Priorities by Alina Emilia Maria Gherdan, Ramona Vasilica Bacter, Ramona Ciolac, Tiberiu Iancu, Cristina Maria Maerescu, Monica Angelica Dodu, Aurelia Ioana Chereji, Vasile Grigore Herman, Alexandra Ungureanu, Denis Paul Bacter

“…Furthermore, the study contributes to academic research by offering a structured, replicable approach to evaluating rural tourism development. …”
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Heterojunction Derived Efficient Charge Separation for High Sensitivity Self‐Powered Flexible Photodetectors toward Real‐Time Heart Rate Monitoring by Nan Ding, Ge Zhu, Xiaotao Zhang, Wen Xu, Hailong Liu, Yanan Ji, Yuanzheng Chen, Bin Dong

“…Meanwhile, the high hole mobility and suitable energy band structure of p‐type SnS QDs are doped into spiro‐OMeTAD HTL, which can improve the hole extraction, and balance electron and hole mobilities. …”
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Six Sigma Approach to Developing a Microgrid Station for Research and Teaching by Gabriel Nasser Doyle de Doile, Miguel Castilla, Pedro Paulo Balestrassi, Antonio Carlos Zambroni de Souza, Jaume Miret

“…The results show that a well-structured roadmap, such as IDDOV, promotes a culture of continuous improvement for the microgrid research bed, encouraging feedback from users and stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement. …”
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Diversified Cropping Modulates Microbial Communities and Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Enhancing Soil Nutrients by Zhongyan Wang, Huaqiang Xuan, Bei Liu, Hongfeng Zhang, Tongyan Zheng, Yunxia Liu, Luping Dai, Yi Xie, Xianchao Shang, Li Zhang, Long Yang, Sitakanta Pattanaik, Ling Yuan, Xin Hou

“…Therefore, we conducted a quantitative bibliometric analysis of observed data between 2014 and 2024 to identify current research hotspots and future research trends in intercropping and crop rotation. …”
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Current state of research about acupuncture for the treatment of COVID-19: A scoping review by Chen Chen, Jie Zhan, Hao Wen, Xiaojing Wei, Lu Ding, Chenyang Tao, Cui Li, Peiming Zhang, Yuyuan Tang, Jingchun Zeng, Liming Lu

“…The dates of publication, language of publication, methodological characteristics and the key findings were analyzed separately. The data are presented as bar graphs, structured tables and figures. …”
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