Integrating Ethical, Cultural, and Legal Dimensions into Higher Education: Advancing 21st-Century Competencies in Central Asia by Fazliddin Jalilov, Rokhat Safarova, Akmaljon Akramov, Elbek Musayev, Ulzana Rakhimova, Siyovush Shukrullayev, Xosiyatxon Mirzaxmetova

“…In particular, entrepreneurship and CQ showed the strongest predictive power in relation to 21st-century skills, with beta coefficients of 0.52 and 0.48, respectively. Qualitative data further reveal that students exposed to structured ethics and cultural diversity training exhibit higher engagement and adaptability. …”
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Retrieval-augmented generation elevates local LLM quality in radiology contrast media consultation by Akihiko Wada, Yuya Tanaka, Mitsuo Nishizawa, Akira Yamamoto, Toshiaki Akashi, Akifumi Hagiwara, Yayoi Hayakawa, Junko Kikuta, Keigo Shimoji, Katsuhiro Sano, Koji Kamagata, Atsushi Nakanishi, Shigeki Aoki

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AMR‐Wind: A Performance‐Portable, High‐Fidelity Flow Solver for Wind Farm Simulations by Michael B. Kuhn, Marc T. Henry de Frahan, Prakash Mohan, Georgios Deskos, Matt Churchfield, Lawrence Cheung, Ashesh Sharma, Ann Almgren, Shreyas Ananthan, Michael J. Brazell, Luis A. Martínez‐Tossas, Regis Thedin, Jon Rood, Philip Sakievich, Ganesh Vijayakumar, Weiqun Zhang, Michael Sprague

“…AMR‐Wind is a block‐structured, adaptive‐mesh, incompressible‐flow solver that enables predictive simulations of the atmospheric boundary layer and wind plants. …”
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Ethical issues in communication in a tertiary oncology center: exploratory survey by Elena Ruggiero, Stefania Schiavon, Silvia Stragliotto, Ivan Gallio, Fabio Formaglio, Marina Lorusso, Alessandra Feltrin, Marco Maruzzo, Antonella Brunello

“…Despite challenges, 76.7% felt confident in shared decision-making with patients.ConclusionThe study highlights the need for structured communication training and better resources to address time and emotional barriers, to enhance patient autonomy and to reinforce doctor-patient relationships in end-of-life care.…”
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Simulation Modeling As a Tool of Decision Support During Reorganization of the Diagnostic Department of a Multidisciplinary Hospital by V. A. Molodov, A. I. Maksimov, I. V. Kiselevskaya-Babinina, V. Y. Kiselevskaya-Babinina, N. A. Karasyov, I. A. Tyrov

“…In this article we describe the original data on the operation of the admission and diagnostics department (ADD) of N.V. …”
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Protective Effects of Zein/Ferulic Acid (FA)–Pectin (PEC)/Chitosan (CS) Nanocomplexes on DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice by Yifei Guo, Xinyu Yu, Rongrong He, Jianfei Pei, Haiming Chen, Weijun Chen

“…Through systematic adjustment of the PEC/CS-to-Zein/FA ratio, optimal encapsulation efficiency (60.1%) and loading capacity (26.2%) were achieved. The characterized data indicated that hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions, and hydrophobic forces were the main driving forces maintaining the formation of the nanocomplexes, accompanied by alterations in the secondary structure of Zein. …”
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Sustainable Economic Growth and Land Management: A Case Study on the Role of Tax Legislation in Emerging Markets by Edith Pilar Quispe-Espinoza, Sonia Luz Barzola-Inga, Carlos Antonio Adauto-Justo, Carlos Samuel Borja-Mucha, Fabricio Miguel Moreno-Menéndez, Fredi Paul Gutiérrez-Meza, Jefrin Marlon Silva-Murillo, Vicente González-Prida

“…In this study, the research design was non-experimental, and since the data were descriptive–correlational in nature, a structured questionnaire with a Likert scale was used to gauge participants’ opinions about economic progress and tax benefits. …”
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Prevalence of sleep disturbances and factors associated among school going children in Uganda, a cross-sectional study by Baluku Reagan Innocent, Oriokot Lorraine, Elly Katabira, Martha Sajatovic, Abbo Catherine, Kaddumukasa Mark

“…Random cluster sampling method was used to select participants from the 19 parishes in Kawempe district. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC). …”
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Oral Health and Dietary Habits Before and After COVID-19 Restrictions in a Portuguese Adult Population: An Observational Study by Eduardo Guerreiro, Ricardo Cachinho, Tiago Dionísio, Manuel Nobre, André Júdice, Cátia Simões, José João Mendes

“…A total of 3380 participants were included and categorized into two cohorts: pre- and post-COVID-19 restrictions. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire assessing oral health behaviors and dietary habits. …”
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Adapting sorghum and other millets to climate challenges: An integrated bibliometric and meta-analysis of global literature by V. Visha Kumari, Aniket Deo, Kaushik Bora, C.A. Rama Rao, B.M.K. Raju, M.A. Sarath Chandran, K. Sriram, V.K. Singh, Pramod K. Aggarwal

“…These crops, being significantly important in semi-arid and arid regions globally, invite more research focus. Given the lack of structured synthesis of climate adaptation research for sorghum and other millets, we conducted a systematic literature review to identify trends and associations in research with bibliometric analysis and estimate effectiveness of various climate adaptation options with meta-analysis. …”
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ECOSTRESS-Based Analysis of Diurnal Urban Heat Island Intensity and Thermal Dynamics Across LCZ in Six Chinese Cities With Diverse Terrain and Elevation by Jiaqi Wang, Xiaoyu Cui, Feng Zhao, Meiqi Huang, Yuexia Guo, Qirui Wang, Bo Shao, Yindong Tong

“…The results enhance the understanding of urban heat island dynamics and emphasize the role of terrain, elevation, and urban structure in managing urban heat and adapting to climate risks.…”
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Hot Water-Treated Cow Waste Use as an Efficient Adsorbent for Cresol Red Dye and Chromium VI Removal from Aqueous Solutions by Ali El-Rayyes, Ibrahim Arogundade, Abimbola Aina Ogundiran, Mohamed Hefnawy, Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Ali El Gamal, Lamia A. Albedair, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani

“…The scanning electron microscopy analysis showed the structure relating to plant tissue and rough surfaces that were heterogeneous and irregular, revealing the origin of the biomass to be cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, and other water-soluble components. …”
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Big and Fast: GPS Loggers Reveal Long-Range Movements in a Large, Riverine Turtle by Shashwat Sirsi, Andrew R. MacLaren, Daniel H. Foley, Austin M. A. Bohannon, Jonathan P. Rose, Brian J. Halstead, Michael R. J. Forstner

“…We included Capture–Mark–Recapture data from 2011, 2014, and 2015–2018 to determine population status in conjunction with movement ecology. …”
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Correlation Between the Orientation of the Nasopalatine Canal and the Upper Central Incisors: A Comparative Radiological Study Using Cbct by Alessia Lasaracina, Roberto Luongo, Sergio Aliota, Alessia Acquaviva, Calogero Bugea, Mariano Lauriola, Erda Qorri, Antonio Scarano, Sang-Choon Cho

“…During implant placement in the upper anterior region, the nasopalatine canal (NPC) is a frequently encountered anatomical structure. It connects the nasal and oral cavities and contains critical blood vessels and nerves. …”
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The novel compound PICCS improves cell viability during cold storage and reduces pulmonary ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model by Yuhei Yokoyama, Masayasu Toyomoto, Nobuo Tanaka, Satona Tanaka, Shigeto Nishikawa, Hidenao Kayawake, Yuki Morimura, Hiromi Oda, Momono Yamauchi, Makoto Yamamoto, Toyofumi F. Chen-Yoshikawa, Masatoshi Hagiwara, Hiroshi Date

“…This study demonstrates the potential of a structure-based synthetic approach and an in vitro screening system using appropriate cell types to develop novel effective additives for organ preservation solutions.…”
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Drivers of seasonal dynamics in Ulva spp. associated microbiota and surface metabolome: The interplay between environment and host physiology by Sauvann Paulino, Cyril Noël, Laura Rieusset, Laure Taupin, Gwenaelle Le Blay, Nathalie Bourgougnon

“…This study explored the temporal dynamics of epiphytic microbial communities (16S rRNA) and the surface metabolome (LC-MS) of Ulva spp. from southern Brittany (France) over a 17-month period. The data obtained were analyzed through multivariate techniques to uncover correlations between bacterial community structure and surface metabolites. …”
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A climate adaptation menu for North American grasslands by Jacy S. Bernath‐Plaisted, Stephen D. Handler, Marissa Ahlering, Leslie A. Brandt, Scott B. Maresh Nelson, Neal D. Niemuth, Todd Ontl, Courtney L. Peterson, Christine A. Ribic, Delane Strohmeyer, Benjamin Zuckerberg

“…The Grassland Adaptation Menu incorporates eight general strategies and 32 approaches in a structured format designed to help managers translate concepts into actions.…”
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Stakeholder perspectives on surveillance of physical activity and monitoring and evaluation of interventions in Saudi Arabia by Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa, Zara Shubber, Mezna AlMarzooqi, Abdullah F. Alghannam, Shaima A. Alothman, Yousef AlQurashi, Reem AlAhmed, Ahmad Hegazi, Sameh El-Saharty, Reem F. Alsukait, Severin Rakic, Volkan Cetinkaya, Saleh A. Alqahtani

“…Policymakers need to embrace such an agenda and advance discussions on the scope and structure of M&E and surveillance systems for PA.…”
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Between uncertainty and destiny: the patient journey in axial spondyloarthritis care from the perspectives of patients and their relatives by Susann May, Greta Nordmann, Franziska Gabb, Katharina Boy, Magali Wagner, Niklas Ohm, Hanna Labinsky, Johannes Knitza, Sebastian Kuhn, Martin Heinze, Martin Welcker, Felix Muehlensiepen

“…Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure diverse representation. Data collection involved individual telephone interviews, which were transcribed and analyzed using Kuckartz’s structured qualitative content analysis framework. …”
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Insights Into Cryoconite Community Dynamics on the Alpine Glacier Throughout the Ablation Season by Tereza Novotná Jaroměřská, Roberto Ambrosini, Dorota Richter, Miroslawa Pietryka, Przemyslaw Niedzielski, Juliana Souza‐Kasprzyk, Piotr Klimaszyk, Andrea Franzetti, Francesca Pittino, Lenka Vondrovicová, Antonella Senese, Krzysztof Zawierucha

“…Some photoautotrophic taxa appeared only on specific dates, and no spatio‐temporal changes in the cryoconite general elemental composition were found. Our data indicate that changes in the community structure and biomass of cryoconite biota on the Forni Glacier likely depend on the interplay between phenology, stochastic events (e.g., rainfall) and top‐down or bottom‐up controls. …”
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