Satisfaction and learning experience of students using online learning platforms for medical education by Salifu Faithful Enyoojo, Chioma Edith Ijah, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Ibe Michael Usman, Chioma Sandra Ezeonuogu, Tobiloba Adaramati, Annet Kabanyoro, Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz, Yanurkis Duranones Rosales, Eric Aigbogun

“…In this study, the satisfaction and learning experience of medical students were studied with emphasis on their sociodemographic features. Method Data were collected using a structured questionnaires distributed to a group of medical students in a medical college in Eastern Nigeria. 300 undergraduate students from Enugu State University of Science and Technology participated in this survey from four departments: anatomy, medical laboratory, nursing, and medicine. …”
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Knights in shining armour and (M)others in life jackets: Women’s experiences of advocating for care alone when suffering recurrent early pregnancy loss during the SARS-CoV-2 pandem... by Flora E. Kent-Nye, Kayleigh S. Sheen, Karen Burgess, Munira Oza, Laura A. Magee, Davor Jurković, Sergio A. Silverio

“…Data were recorded, transcribed, and analysed by hand, following a Classical Grounded Theory Analysis, appropriate for cross-disciplinary health research. …”
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Evaluating the impact of undergraduate ophthalmology education on medical students’ competency in eye care: a cross-sectional study in Jordan by Rami Al-Omari, Khayry Al-Shami, Almu’atasim Khamees, Saja Karaja, Danya Radaideah, Omamah Shlool, Nedalaldeen Alnajadat, Ameera Basim Issa Etoom, Manar Al-Shami

“…A significant proportion demonstrated proficiency in basic ophthalmic science, particularly in recognizing refractive problems and anatomical structures of the eye. Gaps were identified in understanding advanced topics such as aqueous regulation and the social-psychological impacts of visual impairment. …”
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Moderating effect of work experience on motivation and performance at Islamic hospital by Chamdan Purnama, Mirhamida Rahmah, Dinda Fatmah, Karina Ananda Putri, Syaiful Hasani, Yusriyah Rahmah, Zakiyah Zulfa Rahmah

“…Methodology – An explanatory design was used with a sample of 150 Islamic hospital employees selected using proportional sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires using a five-point Likert scale. …”
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Adsorption of Copper(II) and Mercury(II) Ions onto Chemically-Modified Chitosan Membranes: Equilibrium and Kinetic Properties by R.B. Rabelo, R.S. Vieira, F.M.T. Luna, E. Guibal, M.M. Beppu

“…Cross-linked chitosan was synthesized with glutaraldehyde (chitosan–GLA) and epichlorohydrin (chitosan–ECH). The structures of these matrices were characterized by elemental analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR), the degree of de-acetylation and the surface topography as determined via scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Biochemical and psychological markers of fatigue and recovery in mixed martial arts athletes during strength and conditioning training by Joanna Ostapiuk-Karolczuk, Hanna Dziewiecka, Patryk Bojsa, Mirosława Cieślicka, Monika Zawadka-Kunikowska, Kaźmierczak Wojciech, Anna Kasperska

“…This study aimed to assess temporal changes in biochemical and psychological fatigue and recovery markers during a structured 3-week strength and conditioning training program in professional MMA athletes. …”
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Flood risk mapping and performance efficiency evaluation of machine learning algorithms: Best practice in northern Iran by M. Shirmohammadi, M. Shirmohammadi, S. Pirasteh, W. Li, D. Mafi-Gholami

“…These findings underscore the robust performance of advanced ML algorithms, particularly ensemble methods with tree-based structures, in flood risk mapping, especially within complex environmental contexts.…”
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Development of an Ion‐Sensitive Field‐Effect Transistor Device for High‐Performance Diagnostic and Clinical Biomedical Applications by M. Duraisamy, M. Thangavel, S. Lalitha, K. Jayaram, S. Kumarganesh, K. Martin Sagayam, Binay Kumar Pandey, Digvijay Pandey, Suresh Kumar Sahani

“…A comprehensive review of ISFET gate materials is provided, alongside an overview of typical gate structures and signal readout methods for ISFET sensing systems. …”
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Prevalence of malaria parasites among blood donors in two hospitals in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria by Samuel ThankGod Aluh, Patience Obiageli Ubachukwu, Kyrian Ikenna Onah, Gabriel Adebayo Oladepo, Chidi Ole Ukwen, Fupsin Rimamkirnde

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of voluntary, family, and remunerated blood donors in two hospitals in the Enugu metropolis. A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect demographics and blood donation history data. …”
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Understanding How Surgeons Improve the Quality of Breast Cancer Surgery Using the Theoretical Domains Framework by Doris Goubran, BHSc, Iresha Ratnayake, MSc, Pamela Hebbard, MD, FRCSC, Caroline Park, BN, Med, PhD, Maziar Fazel Darbandi, MD, Kathleen Decker, PhD, Megan Delisle, MD, MPH, MSc, FRCSC

“…We conducted 60-minute virtual semi-structured qualitative interviews with surgeons who performed breast cancer surgery in Manitoba, Canada, between 2021 and 2024. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Education: Analysis and Assessment of Legal Knowledge Using AI Tools by Anvar J. Khurramov, Mavluda A. Axmedshaeva, Fiyuza A. Mukhitdinova, Gulnora A. Xudayberdiyeva, Shahnoza S. Almosova, Makhmud M. Makhamatov, Sherzod R. Khayitov

“…A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a structured questionnaire distributed to 341 participants and a qualitative assessment of open-ended responses. …”
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Revisiting dividend policy in Indonesian green investment firms and associated market reaction: an in-depth analysis over crises period by Georgina Maria Tinungki, Powell Gian Hartono, Budi Frensidy, Nurtiti Sunusi, Robiyanto Robiyanto, Apriani Dorkas Rambu Atahau

“…Utilizing a range of robustness tests and checks, several structured-panel data regressions, and tests for abnormal and cumulative abnormal returns, the study reports a tendency for firms within the SRI-KEHATI index to maintain lower dividend policies during and after the crisis, despite certain economic indicators showing recovery post-crisis. …”
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Possibility of using the infrapatellar (Hoffa’s) fat pad as a source of autologous stem cells by A. V. Korel, I. I. Kim, E. L. Strokova, N. Yu. Pakhomova, A. F. Gusev, А. M. Zaydman

“…Stem cells are the basis for the creation of tissue-engineered structures in regenerative medicine. The most well-studied sources of stem cells are the embryo and bone marrow. …”
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Non-functioning parathyroid carcinoma: a case report by Nobuyasu Suganuma, Hiroyuki Iwasaki, Satoru Shimizu, Tatsuya Yoshida, Takashi Yamanaka, Izumi Kojima, Haruhiko Yamazaki, Soji Toda, Hirotaka Nakayama, Katsuhiko Masudo, Yasushi Rino, Kae Kawachi, Yohei Miyagi, Akio Miyake, Kenichi Ohashi, Munetaka Masuda

“…The pathological findings revealed atypical cells containing clear cells in solid and alveolar structures with broad fibrosis. Mitosis, focal coagulative necrosis, and vascular and capsular invasions were observed. …”
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Professional and personal experiences of workplace violence among Italian mental health nurses: A qualitative study by Ilenia Piras, Igor Portoghese, Massimo Tusconi, Federica Minafra, Mariangela Lecca, Giampaolo Piras, Paolo Contu, Maura Galletta

“…The aim of this study is to identify the consequences of violence on the health, work habits, and performance of nurses working with psychiatric patients.MethodsThe study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 18 nurses from different hospitals and territorial psychiatric settings in Southern Italy. …”
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Diagnostic value and clinical impact of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients after sudden cardiac arrest: a retrospective study by Bernhard Strohmer, Reinhard Kaufmann, Elke Boxhammer, Richard Rezar, Stefan Hecht, Christoph Knapitsch, Nikolaos Schörghofer, Uta C Hoppe, Klaus Hergan, Bernhard Scharinger

“…The most common diagnosis by CMRI was ischaemic cardiomyopathy (28.1%), followed by dilated cardiomyopathy (17.5%) and structurally normal hearts (14%). In cases of myocardial oedema, extracellular volume (ECV) was determined in 10 patients and found to be elevated in 80% after resuscitation, whereas T2 mapping was elevated in only 50% of cases. …”
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Exploring good mental health for people with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative interview study with mental health experts by Sophie Komenda-Schned, Paula Moritz, Sarah Jasmin Landskron, Alma Rosa Herscovici, Charlotte Schomburg, Julia Lehner, Brigitte Lueger-Schuster, Luis Salvador-Carulla, Elisabeth Lucia Zeilinger

“…Objective We aimed to explore the perspectives of experts on good mental health in people with ID to shed light on the constitutive factors of good mental health in this population. Methods Semi-structured expert interviews with open-ended questions (N = 12) were conducted with psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatric nurses, working either academically or in practice with this population. …”
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Factors affecting self-reported occupational health-related problems: a case study on improved traditional shrimp farmers in Bangladesh by Md Mostafizur Rahman, Md Shamim Hasan, Md. Ridwanul Islam, Md. Khaladur Rahman Shohag, Muhammad Abdur Rouf, Sudip Debnath, Md. Moshiur Rahman, Edris Alam, Md Kamrul Islam

“…Abstract This study explores the factors affecting self-reported occupational health problems among improved traditional shrimp farmers in Southwestern Bangladesh. Data was collected from 270 farmers in the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat using a structured questionnaire. …”
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“If somebody wants an abortion, nobody should override their decision”: Modern Canadian perspectives on abortion in relation to artificial womb technology by Srishti Hukku, Lisa L. Wynn, Angel M. Foster

“…From September 2020 to February 2021, we conducted a qualitative bilingual community-based survey with 343 Canadian citizens and 41 semi-structured in-depth interviews with a subset of survey respondents in English and French. …”
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Stress experience and coping strategies in medical studies – insights and a discussion of preventive measures by Warnken, Iris, Polujanski, Sabine, Rotthoff, Thomas, Schindler, Ann-Kathrin

“…Methods: A total of 22 semi-standardised, semi-narrative interviews were conducted with medical students, students in their practical year and junior doctors to gain retrospective perspectives on their studies. All data were audio-recorded, pseudonymised, fully transcribed as well as structured and analysed using qualitative content analysis, based on Kaluza’s stress model. …”
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