Supporting Indigenous Family Caregivers of Children with Life-Threatening and Life-Limiting Illness in One Canadian Province: Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives by Jill M. G. Bally, Meridith Burles, Amaya Widyaratne, Victoria A. Spurr, Heather Hodgson-Viden, Roona Sinha

“…A purposive sample of 19 pediatric healthcare providers took part in semi-structured qualitative interviews or one focus group. …”
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IOT based wearable sensor system architecture for classifying human activity by V. Mahalakshmi, Pramod Kumar, Manisha Bhende, Ismail Keshta, Swatiben Yashvantbhai Rathod, Janjhyam Venkata Naga Ramesh

“…The proposed system follows a structured workflow: (i) channel state information (CSI) is extracted from ESP32 modules, (ii) data preprocessing is performed using Hampel and Gaussian filters for noise and outlier removal, (iii) dimensionality reduction is achieved through Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), and (iv) activity classification is conducted using Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) and the K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithm. …”
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Understanding Pre-Service Teachers’ Conceptual Difficulties in Learning Newman Projections by Muhammad Adlim, Syahrial Syahrial, Sri Winarni, Deriyani Deriyani, Abdul Gani, Rusman Rusman, Subhan Salaeh

“…This study aims to analyze the most difficult concepts and the underlying conditions contributing to students' failure in mastering specific chemistry courses. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. …”
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Factors impacting employee productivity in the UAE public sector embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution by Khalifa Al-Suwaidi, Imad Alsyouf, Zain Tahboub, Abdallah Alsaad, Adi Alsyouf

“…These digital disruptions have raised critical questions about how employee productivity can be sustained amid evolving technologies and organizational structures. In this context, understanding the influence of human resource management (HRM), workforce capacity (WFC), and people leadership (PL) becomes essential for enhancing public sector performance. …”
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On the Extended Soft X-Ray and Fe Kα Emission in NGC 1068 by Songbo Gao, Hongxing Yin, Shaoming Hu

“…We present a detailed spatially resolved image and spectral analysis of the Seyfert 2 galaxy NGC 1068 using high-resolution Chandra ACIS data. We find that the soft X-ray emission and iron emission show extended structures in the northeast and southwest directions. …”
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Living with pain and Parkinson’s developing an understanding of the impact, trajectory and pain management needs: a qualitative interview study protocol by Darren Flynn, Lynn Rochester, Richard Walker, Tracy Finch, Cormac Ryan, Alison Yarnall, Leah Avery, Annette Hand, Katherine Baker, Jenni Naisby, Mark Parkinson

“…Exploring the behavioural determinants, including the barriers and enablers to pain management from the perspective of PwP, the role of healthcare professionals and impact of other symptoms alongside pain will inform the development of a fit for purpose, pain management toolkit for PwP.Methods and analysis A longitudinal qualitative study using semi structured interviews at two time points within an 18-month period will be conducted. …”
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Radar Monitoring and Numerical Simulation Reveal the Impact of Underground Blasting Disturbance on Slope Stability by Chi Ma, Zhan He, Peitao Wang, Wenhui Tan, Qiangying Ma, Cong Wang, Meifeng Cai, Yichao Chen

“…Both elevation and lithological conditions significantly influence the intensity of vibration responses: high-elevation areas and structurally loose rock masses exhibit greater dynamic sensitivity. …”
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Evaluation of maxillary sinus expansion in children due to maxillary first molar extraction by Sinem Kuru, Mustafa Mert Açıkgöz, Arzu Pınar Erdem, Gülsüm Ak, Tamer Lütfi Erdem, Gamze Aren, Elif Sepet

“…The expansion of the maxillary sinus after maxillary first molar extraction was investigated in relation to fixed anatomic structures. The interorbital line (IL) and two zygomatic process lines (IZ) were used as a reference. …”
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Xenogenic Engraftment of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell–Derived Pancreatic Islet Cells in an Immunosuppressive Diabetic Göttingen Mini-Pig Model by Midori Yamasaki, Toshiyuki Maki, Taisuke Mochida, Teruki Hamada, Saori Watanabe-Matsumoto, Shuhei Konagaya, Manami Kaneko, Ryo Ito, Hikaru Ueno, Taro Toyoda

“…Five weeks after implantation, histological analysis of the implanted iPICs embedded in fibrin gel revealed numerous islet-like structures with insulin-positive cells. Moreover, the area of the insulin-positive cells in the pre-peritoneally implanted grafts was greater than in the subcutaneously implanted grafts. …”
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Raman spectral band imaging for the diagnostics and classification of canine and feline cutaneous tumors by Mindaugas Tamošiūnas, Martynas Maciulevičius, Romans Maļiks, Diāna Dupļevska, Daira Viškere, Ilze Matīse-van Houtana, Roberts Kadiķis, Blaž Cugmas, Renaldas Raišutis

“…Initially, Raman spectral bands (with specificity to certain molecular structures and functional groups) were identified in formalin-fixed samples of mast cell tumors and soft tissue sarcomas, obtained through routine veterinary biopsy submissions. …”
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A novel damage-based constitutive model for air-entrained concrete under confined loads after freeze–thaw cycles by Guoqing Chen, Liang Cao, Jialiang Nie, Kangle Mao, Wenjing Li, Tianlin Pan, Peng Cao

“…Furthermore, it shows high agreement with experimental data under various porosity levels and confinement stresses (3–6 MPa). …”
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TB prevention activities in the WHO European Region by A. Matteelli, Z. Mkrtchyan, T. Masini, A. Hovhannesyan, G. Kuchukhidze, S. Ahmedov, P. Kerndt, L. Rossi, A. Yedilbayev, D. Falzon, A. Dadu

“…METHODS: This was a semi-structured survey including 52 questions that was developed, implemented in the WHO-hosted LimeSurvey data form and sent to focal points in the 55 countries and territories in the European Region between September and October 2023. …”
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Indigenous Peoples’ responses to evacuation for birth in Ontario: conceptualizing risk through an Indigenous midwifery-led approach by Erika Campbell, Melanie Murdock, Sarah Durant, Carole Couchie, Carmel Meekis, Charitie Rae, Julie Kenequanash, Lisa Boivin, Jacob Barry, Arthi Erika Jeymohan, Karen Lawford

“…In this study, we sought to understand how pregnant Indigenous people in Ontario conceptualise health and risk. Methods We collected data through semi-structured interviews with 43 participants who have been evacuated for birth or are kin of an evacuee who live in Ontario, Canada. …”
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“Do you believe in an afterlife?”: Fabricating sustainability-oriented entrepreneurs with curvilinear effects of religious beliefs by Cong Doanh Duong, Thi Thanh Hoa Phan, Thu Van Bui, Tuan Vu Chu, Lam Hanh Trang Pham

“…Focusing on three specific religious beliefs—afterlife beliefs, karmic beliefs, and beliefs in a just world—the research investigates both the direct and indirect effects of these beliefs on sustainability-oriented intentions. Data were collected from 385 university students using a structured survey, and the proposed relationships were analyzed through regression analysis and response surface methodology. …”
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Family study of bipolar disorder with comorbid anxiety disorder points to THSD7A with possible role of parent‐of‐origin effect by Hiroaki Maki, Naomi Sakai, Muneko Kataoka, Kumiko Fujii, Yuki Kageyama, Takashi Hayama, Koji Matsuo, Masaki Nishioka, Tadafumi Kato

“…Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to provide new insights into the genetics of bipolar disorder (BD) by analyzing BD comorbid with anxiety disorders. Methods Structured interviews were conducted with BD patients and their parents. …”
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Assessing Milk Authenticity Using Protein and Peptide Biomarkers: A Decade of Progress in Species Differentiation and Fraud Detection by Achilleas Karamoutsios, Pelagia Lekka, Chrysoula Chrysa Voidarou, Marilena Dasenaki, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Ioannis Skoufos, Athina Tzora

“…Future progress will depend on the convergence of high-resolution proteomics with multi-omics integration, structured data fusion, and machine learning frameworks, enabling scalable, specific, and robust solutions for milk authentication in increasingly complex food systems.…”
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Estimation of Near-Surface Loosened Rock Mass Zones in Mountainous Areas by Using Helicopter-Borne and Drone-Borne Electromagnetic Method for Landslide Susceptibility Analysis by Atsuko Nonomura, Shuichi Hasegawa, Akira Jomori, Minoru Okumura, Haruki Ojyuku, Hiroaki Hoshino, Tetsuya Toyama, Atsuyoshi Jomori, Yoshiyuki Kaneda

“…Depending on the type of aircraft and sensor, there are several different aerial electromagnetic measurement methods for estimating subsurface structures. Helicopter-borne electromagnetic methods are commonly used. …”
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The Influence of Occupational Factors on Contact Dermatitis in Symptomatic Healthcare Workers: A Patch Test Study by Cristiana Ferrari, Giuseppina Somma, Viola Giovinazzo, Margherita Iarossi, Michele Treglia, Margherita Pallocci, Luca Di Giampaolo, Andrea Magrini, Luca Coppeta

“…Demographic and lifestyle data, including information on occupation, night shift work, smoking habits, and body mass index (BMI), were collected. …”
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Nimble Approach: fast, adapting, calculating and ethically mindful approach to managing colorectal cancer screening programmes during a pandemic by Nancy N Baxter, Arlinda Ruco, Jill Tinmouth, Catherine Dubé, Anne Sorvari, Linda Rabeneck, Natalie A Baker, Marcia Facey, Amina Benmessaoud

“…Objective To describe a conceptual framework that provides understanding of the challenges encountered and the adaptive approaches taken by organised colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design This was a qualitative case study of international CRC screening programmes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with programme managers/leaders and programme experts, researchers and clinical leaders of large, population-based screening programmes. …”
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Identification of Novel Progesterone Receptor (PR) Inhibitors (<i>Homo sapiens</i>) from Metabolites of Biotransformation Fungal: A Bioinformatics Approach by Janaína de Araújo E. Dourado, Samuel Q. Lopes, David Esteban Q. Jimenez, Ryan S. Ramos, Irlon M. Ferreira

“…Subsequently, the chemical structures were subjected to an evaluation of their pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties and, with the application of ADMET filters. …”
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