Lessons from the Frontline: A Phenomenological Study into Faculty Members’ Experiences with Challenges of Remote Online Exams in Medical Sciences Universities by Mostafa Hadavinejad, Mahdieh Azin, Asieh Fatemidokht, Jalal Hassanshahi, Afsaneh Amiri Khorasani, Foad Iranmanesh

“…Purposeful sampling was implemented to ensure maximum diversity. Data were gathered through comprehensive, semi-structured interviews lasting between 60 to 90 minutes, conducted either face-to-face or through online platforms. …”
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3-O Sulfated Heparan Sulfate (G2) Peptide Ligand Impairs the Infectivity of <i>Chlamydia muridarum</i> by Weronika Hanusiak, Purva Khodke, Jocelyn Mayen, Kennedy Van, Ira Sigar, Balbina J. Plotkin, Amber Kaminski, James Elste, Bajarang Vasant Kumbhar, Vaibhav Tiwari

“…The observed neutralization effect of G2 peptide on <i>C. muridarum</i> entry suggests the possibility of sulfated-like domains being present on the EBs. In addition, data generated from our in silico computational structural modeling indicated that the G2 peptide ligand had significant affinity towards the <i>C. muridarum</i> lipid bilayer. …”
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Measuring the One Health impacts associated with creating access to veterinary care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic by Sloane M. Hawes, Kaleigh M. O’Reilly, Tess M. Mascitelli, Jordan Winczewski, Romi Dazzio, Amanda Arrington, Kevin N. Morris

“…Integrating community perceptions into One Health assessments is critical to understanding the structural barriers that create disproportionate health outcomes for community members, their pets, and the ecosystems that encompass them, particularly in historically marginalized and under-resourced communities. …”
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Use of MedSafer electronic decision support for deprescribing in patients on hemodialysis: a qualitative study by Émilie Bortolussi-Courval, Jimmy J. Lee, Emilie Trinh, Lisa M. McCarthy, M. Battistella, Ryan Hanula, Todd C. Lee, Kathleen Rice, Emily G. McDonald

“…We aimed to collect information on barriers and facilitators to implementing deprescribing decision support with an electronic tool (MedSafer) by conducting semi-structured interviews among the four nephrologists who participated in the intervention arm of the study, between February and April 2023, following completion of the study. …”
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Exploring the impact of an interventional approach to resident teaching in anesthesiology clerkships by Carine Zeeni, Halah Ibrahim, Nathalie Khoueiry Zgheib, Elie Saliba, Marc Moukarzel, Reine Obeid, Nadine Abi Younes, Midhat Siddik, Gladys Honein Abou Haidar, Fatima Msheik-El Khoury

“…Future research should explore structured evaluations of resident perspectives on the training program and explore broader implementation across different specialties and institutions.…”
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RNAi of Neuropeptide CCHamide-1 and Its Receptor Indicates Role in Feeding Behavior in the Pea Aphid, <i>Acyrthosiphon pisum</i> by Sohaib Shahid, Muhammad Bilal Amir, Tian-Bo Ding, Tong-Xian Liu, Guy Smagghe, Yan Shi

“…The docking analysis revealed that the <i>CCHa1</i> peptide binds to its receptor <i>CCHa1R</i> through specific amino acid residues, which are critical for maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the peptide–receptor complex. …”
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Assessing Paramedics’ Competence and Training in End-of-Life Care: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia by Ahmed Alanazy, Fatimah Khalifah Alsahli, Zahra Essam Alhassan, Zahra Hassan Alabdrabulridha, Moneerah Khalifah Aljomaan, Abdullah Alruwaili

“…The survey was structured into two parts, with the second part developed from the relevant literature. …”
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The association of internet use and cognition among older adults: mediating roles of social networks and depressive symptoms by Xiuyuan Zhu, Zihan Ni, Xiaoying Zhu, Xiaoying Zhu, Yi Yang, Shiyu Xie, Xinguo Wang, Xiaoguang Yang

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the potential mediating roles of social networks and depressive symptoms. …”
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Pathway analysis of the impact of family function and self-efficacy on depression and anxiety in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer by Fangliang Zou, Yi Fang, Yanshan Lin, Zikai Feng, Shiying Cai, Jiliang Huang, Shaoyan Zheng, Jue Li

“…Descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were performed. A Structural Equation Model (SEM) was utilized for pathway analysis to evaluate the direct and indirect influences of family function and self-efficacy on anxiety and depression. …”
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Study of sociodemographic factors and perceptions of women in the reproductive age group with anaemia – A hospital-based cross-sectional study in South India by N Bushra Thasneem, Resmi S. Kaimal, Abdul Hakeem Thengu Murichathil

“…A pre-tested, semi-structured validated questionnaire was administered to the participants to elicit awareness and perception about anaemia and its health impacts. …”
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Duration of frontline therapy and impact on clinical outcomes in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients not receiving frontline stem cell transplant by Sikander Ailawadhi, Augustina Ogbonnaya, Sharanya Murty, Dasha Cherepanov, Bridgette Kanz Schroader, Dorothy Romanus, Eileen Farrelly, Ajai Chari

“…Results Of 300 chart‐reviewed patients, 93 were excluded for incomplete data or meeting exclusion criteria. Among 207 NDMM patients, median age was 74 years; 146 (70.5%) did not receive dose‐attenuation during 1LT. …”
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The effectiveness of online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing 2.0 Group Protocol on post-traumatic stress disorders symptoms, depression, anxiety, and stress in individ... by Alişan Burak Yasar, İbrahim Gundogmus, Derin Kubilay, Görkem Alban Tunca, Ersin Uygun, Zeynep Zat Çiftçi, Önder Kavakcı, Önder Kavakcı

“…This protocol is designed to provide a structured framework for implementing EMDR 2.0 within group contexts, paving the way for a nuanced understanding of its potential benefits in collective therapeutic settings. …”
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Exploring Virtual Reality-Based Reminiscence Therapy on Cognitive and Emotional Well-Being in People with Cognitive Impairments: A Scoping Review by Susanna Pardini, Riccardo Calcagno, Anna Genovese, Elio Salvadori, Oscar Mayora Ibarra

“…It aims to map existing knowledge, highlight implementation challenges, and offer practical, technical design, and evidence-informed recommendations for clinical integration—building on prior reviews that have touched on these aspects, but placing a stronger and more structured emphasis on real-world applicability and translational insights. …”
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Hypertension among people living with HIV receiving dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Mohammed Jemal, Desalegn Abebaw, Yabibal Tsegaye Workineh, Worku Abie Liyew, Tabarak Malik, Adane Adugna

“…Participants with a diagnosis of hypertension before DTG-based ART initiation, pregnant women, and patients who were seriously ill and unable to respond were excluded from the study. Data on sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical characteristics were collected using a structured questionnaire and patient chart review. …”
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The Use of Neural Networks in Distance Education Technologies for the Identification of Students by O. A. Kozlova, A. A. Protasova

“…Methods of reviewing scientific literature on the research topic, methods of collecting, structuring and analyzing the information obtained were used as materials and methods.Research results. …”
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Change in Enlarged Perivascular Spaces over Time and Associations with Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury by Alexa E. Walter, Krupa Savalia, Jason Yoon, Justin Morrison, Andrea L. C. Schneider, Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, Danielle K. Sandsmark

“…Individuals with TBI underwent postinjury data collection at Day 1 (blood), 2 weeks (blood, MRI, outcomes), and 6 months (blood, MRI, outcomes). …”
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The Power of Collaboration: Resilience of the Apparel Industry in Ghana during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Cynthia Akua Chichi, Benjamin Kwablah Asinyo, Eunice Owusu-Antwi, Ebenezer Owusu-Addo, Benjamin Tawiah, Ebenezer Kofi Howard

“…Methodology/Design: This study employed a descriptive case study approach that analysed 38 semi-structured interviews across three enterprise tiers (5 T1, 7 T2, 26 T3) and 1 (one) representative from The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), supplemented by documentary analysis of production records and policy documents. …”
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Morphometric and biochemical features of different Bunias orientalis L. genotypes in the M. M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine by O. M. Vergun, D. B. Rakhmetov, O. V. Shymanska, S. O. Rakhmetova, O. P. Bondarchuk, V. V. Fishchenko

“…The study of the content of structural and functional compounds and nutrients at the flowering stage showed that the dry matter content was in the range of 13.58–16.00%, sugars 5.07–8.86%, titratable acidity 3.28–4.25%, lipids 3.33–6.61%, ascorbic acid 382.83–693.82 mg%, b-carotene 0.94–3.48 mg%, ash 6.79–9.2%, calcium 1.00–2.44%, phosphorus 1.61–2.67% and energy value 3337.0–3498.0 cal/g. …”
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Evaluating the Use of a Note-Taking App by Japanese Resident Physicians: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study by Taiju Miyagami, Yuji Nishizaki, Taro Shimizu, Yu Yamamoto, Kiyoshi Shikino, Koshi Kataoka, Masanori Nojima, Gautam A Deshpande, Toshio Naito, Yasuharu Tokuda

“…The GM-ITE is a multiple-choice test with a maximum score of 80 points. Using a structured questionnaire, we collected data on the sociodemographic characteristics (sex, age, postgraduate year [PGY], or others), clinical training, GM-ITE scores, and the use of an app for note-taking to record case experience. …”
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Accuracy and Precision Evaluation of Image-Based Computer Assisted Surgical System for Total Ankle Arthroplasty by Matthew C. Rueff MSc, Zach Tupper, Matthew Hamilton PhD, Prudhvi Chinimilli, Scott Gulbransen, Laureline Prouvost, Edward T. Haupt MD, Laurent Angibaud, Dipl Ing.

“…Scans of each of the twelve specimens were performed before TAA using a structured light industrial scanner. During the simulated surgery, active trackers were fixed to each specimen’s tibia and talus to allow registration of the anatomical landmarks. …”
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