A Novel Dangerous Goods Detection Network Based on Multi-Layer Attention Mechanism in X-Ray Baggage Images by Xu Yang, Ting Lan, Yili Xu

“…In the network, a multilevel refinement (MR) module is designed to improve multi-level feature representation, enabling the network to capture varied goods sizes and overlapping structures effectively. Specifically, the selective spatial-channel adaptive module (SSCAM) introduces dynamically adaptive weights across spatial and channel dimensions, allowing the network to focus on critical features more effectively and thereby improving detection accuracy. …”
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Changes in the Economic and Social Status of the Russian Population by Elena A. Okunkova, Oksana V. Plyusnina, Yulia V. Ioda, Alexander Yu. Usanov

“…The data from open sources describing the socio-economic situation in Russia in 2019–2023 were subjected to systematization, construction of dynamics series, graphical analysis, and logical methods. …”

Navigating Global Family Diversity: Theory, Research, and Implications for Policy by James Spencer L., Emma Howlett, Natércia Ribeiro Nuez

“…It integrates theoretical perspectives with empirical data to assess both converging and diverging family dynamics. Methods: We conducted a narrative review of peer-reviewed studies in multiple languages, utilizing translation tools where necessary. …”
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The Relationship between Type D Personality and Mental Stress: The Mediating Role of Cognitive Appraisal by Horiya Mahmoodi Beram, Maryam Soleyman Farokh, Zahra Masihi, Zohreh Soleymani, Maryam Moradi

“…Methods: A structural equation modeling was conducted, emphasizing the influence of personality traits on mental stress and the potential mitigating impact of cognitive appraisal skills. …”
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Thermal comfort model for classrooms using occupant-centered approach by Huda Riaz, Sabahat Arif, Sumra Yousuf, Muhammad Nasir Bashir, Muhammad Mahmood Ali, Irfan Anjum Badruddin

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Experimental study on freeze-thaw damage characteristics and mechanical properties of fractured rock mass of surface mine slope in cold region by Sen TIAN, Ying ZHAO, Hu SI, Chun ZHU, Quangui LI

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Exploration of Informational Needs Regarding Childbearing in Iranian Women: A Qualitative Study by Faezeh Ghorbani, Talat Khadivzadeh, Fatemehzahra Karimi, Kolsoum Deldar

“…Face-to-face, semi-structured, and in-depth interviews were conducted for data collection until data saturation was attained. …”
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Trends and key contributors in peripheral nerve regeneration research: A bibliometric study by Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Abdullah Farasani, Zenat A. Khired, Ahmad Assiri, Abdelkhalig Hussein Elhilu, Waseem Hassan

“…This study aimed to identify the most influential research articles on peripheral nerve regeneration; analyze keyword trends, thematic evolution, and co-word structures; assess the contributions of top authors, universities, and countries; and examine collaboration networks and research dynamics. …”
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Students as co-designers in health professional education: a scoping review by Élodie Ambrosetti, Cyrille Gaudin, Simon Flandin, Germain Poizat

“…Existing research primarily focuses on role dynamics and relational aspects rather than on structured co-design processes, where students actively contribute to shaping educational content, assessments, or curricula. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of Ocular Impact Forces and Potential Complications in Pickleball-Related Eye Injuries by Cezary Rydz, Jose A. Colmenarez, Kourosh Shahraki, Pengfei Dong, Linxia Gu, Donny W. Suh

“…However, the sport introduces specific risks for ocular injuries due to the unique dynamics of gameplay and the physical properties of the pickleball. …”
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Physicians’, pharmacists’, and nurses’ education of patients about antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance in primary care settings: a qualitative systematic literature review... by Lavinia Bianca Balea, Ragnhild J. A. Gulestø, Hongxuan Xu, Hongxuan Xu, Stinne Glasdam

“…These challenges extended beyond the clinical level, including relational, social and structural factors. Power dynamics, trust issues, and time pressures often hindered effective education on antibiotic use. …”
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Insights From the Nihon Housou Kyoukai’s Virtual Reality–Based Social Interaction Television Program “Project Aliens” for Adolescents With Psychiatric Disorders: Single-Center Case... by Junichi Fujita, Mizuho Takayama, Emi Kamono, Satoru Shinoda, Hiroyuki Yamaguchi, Tomoko Moroga, Mio Ishii, Tomoyuki Miyazaki

“…ConclusionsThis case series suggests that structured social VR programs can provide a supportive platform for emotional exploration and psychological growth among adolescents with psychiatric disorders. …”
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Corrosion Inhibition of C38 Steel in 1 M HCl Using Benzoxazole-2-Thione: Electrochemical, SEM-EDX, and Theoretical Studies by Mohamed Omari, Khalid Bouiti, Said Jebbari, Nabil Lahrache, Ali Barhoumi, Najoua Labjar, Souad El Hajjaji, Mahado Said-Ahmed, Mounim Lebrini, Hamid Nasrellah, Mohammed El Idrissi, Abdessamad Tounsi

“…To gain deeper insights into the inhibition mechanism, theoretical methods such as density functional theory, Monte Carlo simulations, and molecular dynamics were applied to investigate the adsorption behavior of the compound on the steel surface. …”
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‘I felt I belonged’: A qualitative study of role modelling and team integration as key drivers of primary care career choice by Eva Pfarrwaller, Camille Laurent, Johanna Sommer, Anne Baroffio, Dagmar M. Haller, Hubert Maisonneuve

“…Primary care physicians supervising these placements can influence students’ career decisions through role modelling and by creating supportive learning environments.Objectives This qualitative study aimed to identify factors contributing to role modelling and students’ sense of integration during placements and their influence on career decisions, with a focus on primary care.Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with postgraduate trainees selected based on interest in primary care, exploring their experiences during undergraduate clinical placements and factors influencing career choices. …”
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Stakeholder engagement in European research and innovation: An investigation into how and why EU R&I projects develop engagement tools [version 1; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approv... by Luka Gudek, Jacqueline Broerse, Madhura Rao

“…To address this gap, this article explores factors influencing the development of stakeholder engagement tools in European R&I projects and their relation to the broader European R&I trends. Methods This study adopts a qualitative approach, with conducting semi-structured interviews with 22 participants representing 14 Horizon Europe projects on topics of agri-food, bioeconomy, and sustainability. …”
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“You feel like you come up short over and over again”: a qualitative study of provider perspectives of barriers to respectful maternity care in Boston by Katherine Fachon, Sahana Narayan, Samantha Truong, Christina Duzyj, Katherine Vergara Kruczynski, Amber Trujillo Lalla, Autumn Cohen, Patricia Barbosa, Amanda Flynn, Annekathryn Goodman

“…Disrespect in childbirth leads to increased rates of postpartum depression and lower healthcare utilization. Methods Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 maternity health care providers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. …”
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Sibling empathy among preschoolers in China: analyzing emotional responses and family influences by Xiaolu Ye, Xiaolu Ye, Nor Aniza Ahmad, Nur Aimi Nasuha Binti Burhanuddin, Ruohan Xie, Ruohan Xie, Meng Na

“…IntroductionEmpathy between siblings plays a pivotal role in early socio-emotional development, yet limited research has explored this construct within the context of Chinese preschool-aged children, particularly in light of China’s changing family structures. This study addresses this gap by examining the characteristics of sibling empathy and its associations with general empathy and sibling relationship quality.MethodsA total of 222 children aged 3 to 6 years from two-child families in Zhejiang Province, China, participated in this study. …”
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Social Confrontation with Menstruation: A Feminist Ethnography of Menstrual Experience among Female Instagram Users by Rana Mohammad Taghinejad Esfahani, Majid Movahed, Halimeh Enayat, Aliyar Ahmadi

“…However, social media provided a platform for women to challenge these power structures and share their experiences.   Materials & MethodsThis research employed feminist ethnography, utilizing Charmaz Grounded Theory for data analysis. …”
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Voluntary tax compliance determinants among small and medium enterprises in democratic societies: the role of tax literacy, tax amnesty, tax reward, and service delivery by Edmore Munjeyi, Daniel P. Schutte

“…Using a quantitative approach, data was collected from a sample of 389 registered SMEs with tax identification numbers (TINs) in Botswana via a structured survey. The study analyses the impact of various factors on SMEs’ voluntary tax compliance behaviour through statistical methods. …”
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Challenges Faced by Caregivers of Individuals With Substance Use Disorder in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study by Anila Sadaf Mubashir, Rida Kainaat, S. M. Yasir Arafat

“…The present study aimed to explore the challenges faced by caregivers while caring for their family members with SUDs. Methods A qualitative research design was employed, and data were collected through semi‐structured interviews. …”
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