Development of Smart pH-Sensitive Collagen-Hydroxyethylcellulose Films with Naproxen for Burn Wound Healing by Elena-Emilia Tudoroiu, Mădălina Georgiana Albu Kaya, Cristina Elena Dinu-Pîrvu, Lăcrămioara Popa, Valentina Anuța, Mădălina Ignat, Emilia Visileanu, Durmuș Alpaslan Kaya, Răzvan Mihai Prisada, Mihaela Violeta Ghica

“…In vitro degradation proved structural stability maintenance for at least one day, with more than 40% weight loss. …”
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Rapid escalation and release of risks to forest ecosystems triggered by warming: Insights from tree growth synchrony in temperate forests by Liangjun Zhu, Danyang Yuan, J. Julio Camarero, David J. Cooper, Mai-He Li, Shuguang Liu, Xiaochun Wang, Paolo Cherubini

“…These results provide crucial insights for forest management practice to enhance structural diversity and resilience capacity against climate change-induced synchrony shifts.…”
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Testing the Validity of the Montgomery–Koyama–Smith Equation for Calculating the Total Petal Area per Flower Using Two Rosaceae Species by Chuanlong Zhao, Jinfeng Wang, Youying Mu, Weihao Yao, Hui Wang, Peijian Shi

“…The root-mean-square error (RMSE) and the Akaike information criterion (AIC) were used to measure the goodness of fit and the trade-off between the goodness of fit and model’s structural complexity for each equation. The results show that the ME has a low RMSE value and a high correlation coefficient when fitting the relationship between <i>A</i> and <i>LW</i> for either of the two species. …”
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Disagreement Persists on Optimal Rehabilitation Goals and Timelines for Weight-Bearing Restriction, Knee Brace Use, and Return to Sports After Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction by Ilan Y. Mitchnik, M.D., Tomer Mimouni, M.Sc., Loren S. Haichin, M.Sc., Suzana Bayyouk, B.P.T., Gilbert Moatshe, M.D., Dror Lindner, M.D., Jorge Chahla, M.D., Ph.D., Yiftah Beer, M.D., Ron Gilat, M.D.

“…This study provides an analysis of current rehabilitation protocol inconsistencies and offers a structured recommendation that may assist clinicians and physiotherapists in patient counseling and protocol development.…”
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Evaluating the long-term impact of a distance learning course on attitudes, skills, practices, and knowledge in gender-affirming healthcare among healthcare professionals in Italy by Matteo Marconi, Ughetta Maria Favazzi, Pietro Carbone, Debora Guerrera, Angela Ruocco, Martina Manoli, Martina Manoli, Cristiana Barbati, Francesca Molinaro, Federica Maria Regini, Andrea Vittozzi, Alfonso Mazzaccara, Marina Pierdominici

“…The findings underscore the need for structural support and integrated reinforcement to embed gender-affirming care into routine practice.…”
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Exploring Consumer Experiences of Barriers and Enablers to Accessing Rehabilitation That Meets Their Needs: The Rehabilitation Choices Study, Part 2—Consumer Perspectives by Gillian Mason, Karen Ribbons, Lucy Bailey, Adrian O'Malley, Tracy Ward, Stephen Ward, Michael Pollack, Frederick R. Walker, Michael Nilsson, Nicolette Hodyl

“…Methods This was a qualitative study using focus groups and semi‐structured interviews. People with self‐reported lived experience of rehabilitation and carers were recruited using maximum variation sampling. …”
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Research of SiC Neutron Detectors Based on Boron Carbide Conversion Materials by SUN Yiwen1, TIAN Lichao1, ZHANG Xiang2, YANG Xiaohu1, XU Weili2, HU Jiali2

“…The purpose of this study is to design a SiC neutron detector based on the 10B4C conversion layer and optimize its structural parameters to achieve high-precision real-time monitoring of neutron flux in the reactor. …”
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Exploring healthcare workers’ perceptions and experiences regarding post-traumatic stress disorder after 2 years of the last global pandemic by Maryam Khazaee-Pool, Tahereh Pashaei, Fereshteh Yazdani, Koen Ponnet

“…Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews, continuing until data saturation was reached. …”
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Occurrence and Antibiogram of Escherichia coli O157 : H7 in Raw Beef and Hygienic Practices in Abattoir and Retailer Shops in Ambo Town, Ethiopia by Nega Desalegn Tadese, Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhi, Feleke Moges, Bizunesh Mideksa Borana, Lencho Megersa Marami, Edilu Jorga Sarba, Hirut Abebe, Kebede Abdisa Kelbesa, Dagmawit Atalel, Belay Tessema

“…Hygiene and sanitation data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire and observational checklist. …”
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Differentiation and correlation of regional uptake heterogeneity with cardiac dysfunction in biopsy-proven transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy using quantitative single-photon emi... by Masakazu Tsujimoto, Hideki Kawai, Shingo Tanahashi, Masayoshi Sarai, Yasuki Asada, Hideo Izawa

“…Local heterogeneity and total myocardial uptake are closely related to the disease burden and extent, as reflected by structural and functional abnormalities on echocardiography. …”
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Research on the electro-magnetic-thermal–mechanical characteristics of shearer cables by Lijuan Zhao, Guocong Lin, Yadong Wang, Bo Xie, Zhongjian Bai, Meichen Zhang, Hongmei Liu, Zifeng Liu

“…A four-field coupling simulation model for the electrical, magnetic, and thermal characteristics of shearer cables is established based on the fundamental principles of electric and magnetic fields, temperature fields, and structural mechanics. An orthogonal experiment was designed to investigate the electromagnetic loss characteristics of cable control wire core under various influencing factors. …”
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Designing a cultivation model for top-notch students in basic medicine: a Delphi method by Geng Ni, Yutong Qin, Fangfang Wang, Jianjun Huang

“…., which focuses predominantly on streamlined clinical-research integration, and WISE in Japan, emphasizing productivity through targeted doctoral training, this model uniquely incorporates comprehensive interdisciplinary teaching, structured research training mechanisms, and explicit quality assurance procedures. …”
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Evaluating the Knowledge of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameters Between Undergraduate Students and Radiographers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectiona... by Aljuaid LA, Alblowi MA, Almary SY, Alshamrani KM, Subahi AM

“…Previous studies have showed a significant knowledge gap regarding CT and MRI parameters; thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of university curricula and clinical practice in hospitals among undergraduate students and technologists in Jeddah.Methods: Quantitative data were collected through a validated structured cross-sectional survey administered to a cluster sample of undergraduate students and radiographers in Jeddah. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to neurologist referral of patients for epilepsy surgery evaluation by Chloé E. Hill, Daniel Hochster, Jessica E. Baker, Alison L. Herman, Nishad Shaheid, Susanna S. O'Kula, Jack M. Parent, Darin B. Zahuranec, Lesli E. Skolarus

“…Transcripts of semi‐structured interviews were analyzed with deductive coding guided by the TDF domains as well as emergent coding of subcodes/themes. …”
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Investigation of the correlation between radiomorphometric indices in cone-beam computed tomography images and dual X-ray absorptiometry bone density test results in postmenopausal... by Sara Rafieizadeh, Sima Lari, Mohammad Mahdi Maleki, Abbas Shokri, Leili Tapak

“…Abstract Objective Osteoporosis is a prevalent skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and structural deterioration, resulting in increased fracture risk. …”
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Lithium Tracer Diffusion in Li_xCoO₂ and Li_xNi_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3O₂ (x = 1, 0.9, 0.65)-Sintered Bulk Cathode M... by Erwin Hüger, Daniel Uxa, Harald Schmidt

“…For a diffusion mechanism based on structural Li vacancies, the results indicated that varying the Li content does not result in a change in the vacancy concentration. …”
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Multiple insecticide resistance in Anopheles funestus from Mopeia, Central Mozambique by Caroline Kiuru, Luis Constantino, Gildo Cole, Jonathan Karisa, Caroline Wanjiku, Miguel Okoko, Baltazar Candrinho, Francisco Saute, N. Regina Rabinovich, Carlos Chaccour, Marta Ferreira Maia

“…The presence and frequency of different genetic mutations associated with insecticide resistance was assessed using polymerase chain reaction, including A296S-Rdl, L119F-GSTe2 and 6.5 kb SV (structural variation) insertion. Results A total of 1349 female Anopheles mosquitoes (controls included) were used for susceptibility tests with discriminating insecticide concentrations. …”
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Influences on calf productivity during five decades of cow-calf grazing of northern prairie by J.G.N. Irisarri, P.A. Cipriotti, L. Castro Sardiña, M. Mortenson, Justin D. Derner

“…The shift from management-driven factors to more variable climate-driven influences reflects the need for adaptive grazing management —a structured approach that involves planning, monitoring, and adjusting strategies in response to environmental variability.…”
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Novel biomarkers for pre‐diabetes identified by metabolomics by Rui Wang‐Sattler, Zhonghao Yu, Christian Herder, Ana C Messias, Anna Floegel, Ying He, Katharina Heim, Monica Campillos, Christina Holzapfel, Barbara Thorand, Harald Grallert, Tao Xu, Erik Bader, Cornelia Huth, Kirstin Mittelstrass, Angela Döring, Christa Meisinger, Christian Gieger, Cornelia Prehn, Werner Roemisch‐Margl, Maren Carstensen, Lu Xie, Hisami Yamanaka‐Okumura, Guihong Xing, Uta Ceglarek, Joachim Thiery, Guido Giani, Heiko Lickert, Xu Lin, Yixue Li, Heiner Boeing, Hans‐Georg Joost, Martin Hrabé de Angelis, Wolfgang Rathmann, Karsten Suhre, Holger Prokisch, Annette Peters, Thomas Meitinger, Michael Roden, H‐Erich Wichmann, Tobias Pischon, Jerzy Adamski, Thomas Illig

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Process evaluation of the flucare cluster randomised controlled trial: assessing the implementation of a behaviour change intervention to increase influenza vaccination uptake amon... by Thando Katangwe-Chigamba, Faisal Alsaif, Adaku Anyiam-Osigwe, Veronica Bion, Allan Clark, Hilary Garrett, Alys Wyn Griffiths, Cecile Guillard, Amber Hammond, Richard Holland, Liz Jones, Amrish Patel, Jennifer Pitcher, Helen Risebro, Sion Scott, Carys Seeley, Erika Sims, Susan Stirling, Adam Wagner, David Wright, Linda Birt

“…A mixed methods process evaluation was conducted employing questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, video analytics (no. clicks and duration of view) and clinic logs (no. clinics delivered, days/time clinics were delivered, and no. staff vaccinated). …”
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