To prescribe or not to prescribe in the elderly: a qualitative exploration of prescribing dilemmas among Pakistani healthcare providers by Halima Sadia, Safila Naveed, Hina Rehman, Shazia Jamshed

“…Inadequate knowledge of standardised assessment tools such as the Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment/Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Prescriptions criteria, time constraints faced by prescribers and fragmented healthcare systems were some of the barriers identified by the respondents in medication optimisation for elderly individuals.Conclusion The findings highlight the need for enhanced education on standardised assessment tools and the implementation of targeted interventions. …”
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Exploring available admission criteria for a bachelor of science in nursing/midwifery: a scoping review by Jackline Estomihi Kiwelu, Aminieli Itaeli Usiri, Gadiel Keto, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Eunice S. Pallangyo

“…After a comprehensive screening process, 36 studies were eligible for this review; 33(91.7%) were from developed countries and three (8.3%) were from developing countries. …”
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Exploring Municipal Solid Waste Dynamics in Rural Cambodia: Insights from Three Underrepresented Cities by Kohei Hibino, Chochoe Devaporihartakula, Phalla Sam, Rithy Uch, Bophaphal Sean, John Chek, Sophalin Sen, Premakumara Jagath Dickella Gamaralalage, Yasuhiko Hotta

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Exploring the association between relative fat mass and psoriasis risk: insights from the NHANES data by Zeru Chen, Haiwei Chen, Xiaotong Chen, Yuling Chen, Jintong Wang, Yuhua Ou

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Exploring the link between periodontal disease and sperm quality: a comprehensive systematic review study by Viana Mortazavi, Nasibeh Roozbeh, Mojdeh Banaei, Maryam Azizi Kutenaei

“…Abstract Background Periodontal diseases are among the most prevalent oral health conditions globally, with evidence suggesting their systemic effects, including potential impacts on male reproductive health. …”
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A qualitative exploration of how communicative and direct experiences shape students' dietary climate awareness by Anna Steinfeldt, Tina Bartelmeß

“…Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. …”
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Exploring thermal flow dynamics in pressurized water reactors using hybrid graphene nanoplatelet coolants by Sinem Uzun, Yasin Genç, Adem Acır

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Virtual reality and sports performance: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials exploring balance by Ida Cariati, Roberto Bonanni, Pierangelo Cifelli, Giovanna D'Arcangelo, Giovanna D'Arcangelo, Elvira Padua, Giuseppe Annino, Giuseppe Annino, Virginia Tancredi, Virginia Tancredi

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A Usability Analysis and Consequences of Testing Exploration of the Problem-Solving Measures–Computer-Adaptive Test by Sophie Grace King, Jonathan David Bostic, Toni A. May, Gregory E. Stone

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Exploration of predictive factors based on oral and intestinal bacterial flora for treating patients with urothelial carcinoma. by Yuichi Matsumoto, Yukihiro Hitaka, Hiroshi Hirata, Yoshiaki Yamamoto, Keita Kobayashi, Naohito Isoyama, Toshio Matsubara, Kenji Watanabe, Yoichi Mizukami, Shin Nakagawa, Katsuaki Mishima, Koji Harada, Koji Shiraishi

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Using human, social, structural, and positive psychological capital to explore science and mathematics teacher retention by Adem Ekmekci, Mahtob Aqazade, Rebecca McGraw, Gregory Rushton, David J. Gibson, Cathleen Cerosaletti, Michael Daley, Burak Kucuk

“…Additionally, potential differences in retention and the aforementioned factors related to the four-capital model between Master Teaching Fellows (MTFs) and their peers (non-MTFs) with similar human capital (demographics and experience) are explored in this study. Participants were K-12 science and mathematics teachers (85 MTFs and 82 non-MTFs) from six different regions across the U.S. …”
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Exploring the prevalence of gout among underrepresented low socioeconomic status type 2 diabetes populations by Jessica Smith, Abey Martin, Jane Mundadan, Michael Roberts, Youssef Roman, Arturo Bravo-Nuevo, Farzaneh Daghigh

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Exploring the Mechanisms of Zhenbao Pills in the Treatment of Stroke through Network Pharmacology Combined with Mendelian Randomization by Yanhong Liu, Yunqi Hua, Xiaoe Jia

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Enhancing ALS disease management: exploring integrated user value through online communities evidence by Jan Hruška, Pavel Bachmann, Samuel Amponsah Odei

“…Using a predefined set of keywords, 416 posts were analyzed. The posts were categorized based on the five aspects of IUV, and an in-depth content analysis was conducted to explore patterns, challenges, and experiences associated with AT usage.ResultsThe analysis revealed significant challenges across all aspects of IUV. …”
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Exploring the reasons and significant influencing factors of serious turnover intentions among nurses in Saudi Arabia by Zyad T. Saleh, Aziz Aslanoğlu, Rami A. Elshatarat, Majed S. Al-Za’areer, Wesam T. Almagharbeh, Asim A. Alhejaili, Bandar Naffaa Alhumaidi, Hekmat Y. Al-Akash, Muwafaq M. Al-Momani, Hazem A. Alfanash, Amal Ali Alasmari

“…BACKGROUND: Nursing turnover is a significant concern in healthcare systems. This study aimed to explore the influencing factors of nurses’ turnover in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Exploring autistic traits in parents of autistic children: a pilot study on the broader autism phenotype by Antonio Narzisi, Elena Maria Busuoli, Maddalena Fabbri-Destro, Martina Pinzino, Sara Calderoni, Sara Calderoni, Raffaella Tancredi, Michael Vincent Lombardo, Gabriele Masi

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Challenges of Redeployment to ICU: A Qualitative Study Exploring Nurses’ Experience During the Coronavirus Pandemic by Barbara Whelan PhD, Frank Fox BEng, LLB, MAppl Sc, PhD, Jessica S. Hayes PhD, Máire A. Connolly MB BCH BAO, MPH, DTM&H, MFPHM, Dympna Casey RGN, BA, MA, PhD

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Exploring Barriers of Prehospital Logistics Support in Traffic Accidents With Mass Casualties: A Qualitative Research by Mohammadreza Vafaeenasab, Seyed Javad Sadat, Ardashir Afrasiabifar, Davoud Khorasani-Zavareh, Mahsa Khodayarian

“…Materials and Methods: This qualitative semi-structured study was conducted on 31 officials and personnel from prehospital emergency services, the Red Crescent, and the Police from June 2018 to September 2019. They were selected using purposive sampling. The results were analyzed through conventional content analysis. …”
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Sustainable ceiling panels: exploring the potentials of groundnut shell and sugarcane bagasse-modified plaster of Paris by Ubong Williams Robert, Sunday Edet Etuk, Okechukwu Ebuka Agbasi, David Adeniran Oyegoke, Sylvester Andrew Ekong

“…The samples were dried, and then characterized/appraised for acoustical insulation, heat transfer, and strength. …”
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Exploring modified cyclodextrins for enhanced encapsulation and release of ethinyl estradiol: Physicochemical characterization and kinetic modeling by Mehrdad Hadadian, Behnam Mahdavi, Esmail Rezaei-Seresht

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