The risks of telehealth in radiation oncology: challenges and mitigation strategies by Sotiri Stathakis, Niko Papanikolaou, Jessica Ashford, Jason Stephens, Aaron LaRose

“…Drawing upon the latest evidence, it details proactive, evidence-based mitigation strategies – encompassing the strategic implementation of hybrid care models, investments in secure and user-friendly technological infrastructure, the development and adherence to standardized clinical and operational protocols, targeted training for providers and staff, and robust support mechanisms for patients. A structured, continuous risk management framework is presented as an essential component for navigating these complexities. …”
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Biochar with further enhanced properties prepared by acid base combined pretreatment for removal of water pollutants by Wei Gao, Yue Shi, Yu Zhou, Jinyang Jia, Siji Chen

“…Specifically, CL is subjected to a two-step pretreatment process to destroy its dense wood fibre structure, and then the pretreatment product is processed into biochar by carbonation activation. …”
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Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Rheumatoid Factor Positivity Among Patients Aged 35 and Above in Huye District, Southern Province of Rwanda by Umukundwa R, Akimana E, Nsanzimana V, Mapira HT, Musarurwa C

“…We measured rheumatoid factor (RF), C-reactive protein (CRP), and serum uric acid levels, and evaluated risk factors using structured questionnaires.Results: Among the patients, 38.1% had hyperuricemia, with 9.8% RF positivity and 3.3% CRP positivity. …”
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Epidemiological features of viral hepatitis C in the Tomsk region by Yu. A. Ermolaeva, I. R. Grishkevich, Yu. G. Samoilova

“…The aim of the study was to analyze the epidemiological situation with regard to acute and chronic forms of HCV in adults and children for the period 2022–2023, and the structure of morbidity in TR. Materials and methods. …”
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Theoretical Study of the Quadruple Gamma Transitions of Radioactive Radon and Radium Isotopes Based on Half-Life by Duaa Abed Salim, Waleed Jabbar Mhana, Hadeel Ghali Ishnayin, Khalid Hadi Mahdi

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the significance of quadruple gamma transitions with |M(E2)|2w.u↓ as a valuable probe of the internal structure, deformations, and energy levels of atomic nuclei. …”
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Polish adaptation and validation of the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) for PTSD and cPTSD according to ICD-11 in non-clinical and clinical samples by Dorota Draczyńska, Łukasz Mokros, Agnieszka Nowakowska, Marta Anczewska

“…Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Latent Class Analysis (LCA) were performed to assess the structure of the ITQ.Results: The CFA supported a two-factor second-order model as the best fit to the data. …”
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Green Infrastructure for Climate Change Mitigation: Assessment of Carbon Sequestration and Storage in the Urban Forests of Budapest, Hungary by Éva Király, Gábor Illés, Attila Borovics

“…The urban forests on the Buda and Pest sides of the city exhibit notable differences in carbon sequestration and storage, age class structure, tree species composition, and naturalness. …”
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Requirements for Driving and Perceived Barriers to Accessing Eye Care Services; a Comparative Study of Government and Commercial Drivers in Southwestern Nigeria by Adefisoye Oluwaseun Adewole, Abiodun Oladejo Egwuenu, Simeon Whenayon Ajisegiri, Adeleye Abiodun Adeomi, Oluwatosin Adediran Adeoye, Moses Katbi

“…Méthodes: We conducted a comparative cross-sectional study among 120 male commercial and government drivers each. Data were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Profiling of Physical Activity Usage In Selected Urban Green Spaces In Marikina City by Trizsa Jasmin C. Ty, Alberto L. Dimarucut, Camille B. Castro, Danielle Naomi L. Uy

“…Interviews with two government officials were conducted to collect data on the historical background of the selected parks. …”
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Stem cell mechanoadaptation. I. Effect of microtubule stabilization and volume changing stresses on cytoskeletal remodeling by Vina D. L. Putra, Kristopher A. Kilian, Melissa L. Knothe Tate

“…Here, we report on the first part of a two-part experimental series to elucidate spatiotemporal cytoskeletal remodeling, which underpins the evolution of stem cell shape and fate, and the emergence of tissue structure and function. In Part I of these studies, we first develop protocols to stabilize microtubules exogenously using paclitaxel (PAX) in a standardized model murine embryonic stem cell line (C3H/10T1/2) to maximize comparability with previously published studies. …”
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Phase memory of the three-level system in the presence of external spatially inhomogeneous electric fields by E.I. Nizamova, L.A. Nefediev, G.A. Gilmanova

“…In addition, the recording and reproduction of echo holograms in multi-level systems leads to the possibility, along with logical operations, to perform a change in the real-time scale and the sequence of events in the echo-hologram response, the data on which were embedded into the temporal structure of the object laser pulse. …”
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Obstetric complications and perinatal outcomes in patients with chickenpox by I. V. Koltsova, L. B. Kisteneva

“…The clinical features of the course of chickenpox in the perinatal period, the structure of obstetric complications, features of the course of labor and outcomes for newborns were established. …”
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Visual behavior characteristics of historical landscapes based on eye-tracking technology by Shimeng Hao, Rui Hou, Jie Zhang, Yang Shi, Yisong Zhang, Chen Wang

“…The subjective encounter with architecture encompasses the particular presentation of architectural elements or the overall structure to individuals, taking into account their perception, cognition, and thought processes. …”
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Copilot in service: Exploring the potential of the large language model-based chatbots for fostering evaluation culture in preventing and countering violent extremism [version 2; p... by Leena Malkki, Irina van der Vet

“…Most generated responses were factually accurate, relevant, and structurally sound, i.e. sufficient to kick-start and deepen internal evidence-based practise. …”
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The Role of Organizational Culture and Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing Healthcare Professionals’ Job Satisfaction by Vasiliki Georgousopoulou, Maria Amanatidou, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Eleni Lahana, Anna Tsiakiri, Ioannis Koutelekos, Eleni Koutra, Georgios Manomenidis

“…Notably, Hierarchy culture did not significantly predict job satisfaction, suggesting that while structure influences satisfaction, it does not solely determine it. …”
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Socio-Demographic Status as a Predictor of Academic Performance among Human Kinetics and Health Education Students by Adewale Olugbemiga Adeleye, Emmanuel Akinyemi Adenuga, Olusoji James Idowu, Kanyinsola Aminat Soyombo

“…Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State Methods: This descriptive correlational design study was conducted on 350 selected students of Human Kinetics and Health Education Department. A self-structured questionnaire of SDQ and APQ were administered. …”
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From blueprint to biobank: Leveraging expert recommendations for implementing change (ERIC) to pediatric cancer biobanking in Pakistan. by Javeria Aijaz, Muhammad Rafie Raza, Kafeel Naz Sajid, Fouzia Naseer, Nida Jawaid, Saba Jamal, Nickhill Bhakta, Thomas B Alexander, Megan C Roberts

“…The ancillary processes including training and quality control have also been described and related data presented.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The implementation of Pakistan's first acute leukemia biobank using ERIC and EPIS frameworks offers a structured approach beneficial for settings with limited biobanking experience. …”
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Afghanistan Investment Policy Analysis by E. V. Zhiryaeva, I. Mohammad

“…The structure of Afghanistan’s investment treaties was presented on the UNCTAD website, on the International Investment Agreements Navigator page. …”
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The lived experience of mothers who give birth after induction of labour in hospital settings in Southern Ethiopia: a phenomenological study by Adanech Abebe, Temesgen Nane Setato, Fithamlak Solomon Bisetegn, Samson Kastro Dake, Debritu Nane

“…Data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase method, supported by Open Code Software Version 4.02. …”
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The influence of the hidden curriculum on the risk of burnout in junior doctors in a palliative medicine rotation – a qualitative exploratory study by Eng Koon Ong, Ranitha Govindasamy, Wen Shan Sim, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna

“…Methods This qualitative exploratory study was conducted at the Division of Supportive and Palliative Care in the National Cancer Centre Singapore, involving medical residents who had completed at least one month with the division between 2020 and 2022. 13 participants were recruited for individual semi-structured interviews carried out by an independent research assistant. …”
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