Satisfaction of academic medical staff with integrated medical curriculum: an exploratory multinational survey by Ghazi F. Sharkas, Ragaa El-Masry, Sameh Abdel-Ghany, Ayman El Baz, Tamer Abou-Elsaad, Amira Adly Kassab, Darwish H. Badran, Abdalla Y. Bashir

“…The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including logistic regression analysis, to identify predictors of dissatisfaction. …”
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Exploring faculty perceptions and concerns regarding artificial intelligence Chatbots in nursing education: potential benefits and limitations by Zyad T. Saleh, Majdi Rababa, Rami A. Elshatarat, Muna Alharbi, Bandar Naffaa Alhumaidi, Majed S. Al-Za’areer, Reem Ahmad Jarrad, Tahany Fareed Al Niarat, Wesam T. Almagharbeh, Khaled Mohammed Al-Sayaghi, Doaa El Sayed Fadila

“…Providing hands-on experience and structured exposure can increase faculty confidence, reinforcing both the usefulness of AI chatbots and strategies to mitigate their limitations. …”
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Beyond Bleeding: An Analysis of Presenting Symptoms Among Black Patients with Endometrial Cancer by Maya E. Gross, Mindy Pike, Julianna Alson, Patrice Williams, Mollie E. Wood, Erica Marsh, Erin Carey, Til Stürmer, Ronit Katz, Whitney R. Robinson, Kemi M. Doll

“…We collected clinical, sociodemographic, and diagnostic information for 24 months before hysterectomy, using merged structured and abstracted data from electronic health records. …”
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Harnessing nature's potential: Exploring phytoestrogens in cervical cancer by Alaa A.A. Aljabali, Rasha M. Bashatwah, Omar Gammoh, Esam Qnais, Abdelrahim Alqudah, Vijay Mishra, Yachana Mishra, Mohamed El-Tanani

“…Phytoestrogens are plant-derived compounds with structural similarity to 17-β-estradiol and have attracted increasing research interest due to their estrogenic and antiestrogenic properties. …”
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Technology and understanding of post-fracturing coring in three-dimensional development zone of Fuling shale gas, Sichuan Basin, SW China by Huanquan SUN, Zhiyong LU, Li LIU, Jichao FANG, Aiwei ZHENG, Jiqing LI, Yuqiang ZHANG, Jialin XIAO

“…Based on the integrated engineering technology of post-fracturing drilling, coring and monitoring of shale and the analysis of fracture source tracing, the evaluation of the fracture network after fracturing in the three-dimensional development of shale gas was conducted. The data of core fractures after fracturing indicate that three major types of fractures are formed after fracturing: natural fractures, hydraulic fractures, and fractures induced by external mechanical force, which are further classified into six subcategories: natural structural fractures, natural bedding fractures, hydraulic fractures, hydraulically activated fractures, drilling induced fractures, and fractures induced by core transportation. …”
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Population estimates of shorebirds on the Atlantic Coast of southern South America generated from large-scale, simultaneous, volunteer-led surveys by Fernando A. Faria, Joaquín Aldabe, Juliana Bosi de Almeida, Juan J Bonanno, Leandro Bugoni, Robert P Clay, Julian Garcia-Walther, Agustina González, Arne J. Lesterhuis, Guilherme Tavares Nunes, Nathan R. Senner

“…Taken together, our results highlight the power of community scientists to carry out structured protocols at continental scales and generate critical data for a group of at-risk species.…”
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Determinants of hypertension-related knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among caregivers in Neno, rural Malawi: A cross-sectional study by Chikondi Maluwa, Sitalire Kapira, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…We used a cross-sectional study design. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0. …”
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Investigating the role of job satisfaction and work engagement dynamics in reducing turnover intentions among female bank employees by Nurdjanah Hamid, Wahda Rasyid, Andi Aswan, Insany Fitri Nurqamar, Romi Setiawan, Rianda Ridho Hafizh Thaha

“…The samples were drawn from office branches of four state-owned banks across twelve different cities/regencies in seven provinces on Sulawesi Island in Indonesia. The collected data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to ensure that each indicator appropriately defined its constructs of the variables. …”
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Spatial Heterogeneity of Soil Nutrient in Principal Paddy and Cereal Production Landscapes of Fengtai County within the Huai River Basin, Eastern China by Zhiyang Jiang, Zheng Yin, Xinbin Li, Daokun Chen, Meiqin Huang, Yuzhi Zhou, Tingsen Wu, Mingze Zhao, Wenshuo Wang, Yupeng Zhang

“…Principal component analysis (PCA) and Pearson correlation analysis were used to establish the minimum data set (MDS) of soil quality, which was used to calculate the soil quality index (SQI) and determine the key factors affecting soil quality. …”
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Effectiveness of quality improvement on occurrence of needle stick injuries (NSIs) in Harare city, Zimbabwe, 2017: A quasi-experimental study by Sithole Zvanaka, Kudzai Masunda, Collen Madembo, Chonzi Prosper, Stanely Tapesana, Shecriton Muguza, Olufemi Ajumobi, Lilian Bulage, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga

“…We measured effectiveness of the intervention using Plan, Do Check Act cycle. Data on intervention effectiveness was collected pre and six months post-implementation, using structured questionnaires. …”
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Factors influencing medication adherence for deep vein thrombosis prevention in post-discharge patients after joint replacement surgery: a qualitative study based on Protection Mot... by Jing Jiang, Jing Zhang, Chao Liu, Lingyun Tian, Yinglan Li, Feng Fu, Wenchao Gu, Leijiang Li, Xiurui Deng

“…The median (IQR) age of participants was 57.5 (55–67.25) years.Analysis Semi-structured interviews were conducted via online video calls. …”
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Deteriorated biomechanical properties of human hypertrophied septum in response to cardiomyocyte enlargement, overexpressed collagen, and disarrayed microstructures by Katherine M. Copeland, Houjia Chen, Uday Chintapula, Milad Almasian, Duc Khang Chung, Alan M. Taylor, Yichen Ding, Gaurav Sharma, Michael E. Jessen, Yi Hong, Kytai T. Nguyen, Matthias Peltz, Pietro Bajona, Jun Liao

“…Our viscoelastic mechanical data and microstructural characterizations build a strong foundation to understand the altered tissue behavior of the hypertrophied septum, the degree of deviation from the normal septum, and the underlying structural mechanisms.…”
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The utility of 68Ga-DOTATATE and 18F-FDG PET/CT in predicting the response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in patients with advanced medullary thyroid cancer by Eline C. Jager, James McNeil, Alexander J. Papachristos, Mark Sywak, Stan B. Sidhu, Rhonda Siddall, Jeremy Hoang, Geoffrey P. Schembri, Venessa H. M. Tsang, Ayanthi Wijewardene, Lyndal Tacon, Bruce Robinson, Roderick J. Clifton-Bligh, Martyn Bullock, Adrienne H. Brouwers, Thera P. Links, Schelto Kruijff, Anthony R. Glover, Matti L. Gild

“…In the 18F-FDG cohort, high MTV and TLA correlated with a better structural response (p < 0.001) and high SUVmean correlated with a longer time to reach optimal response (p = 0.037). …”
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Benchmarking AlphaMissense pathogenicity predictions against APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2 variants of unknown significance by Joshua Pillai, Sophia Liu, Kijung Sung, Linda Shi, Chengbiao Wu

“…AlphaMissense (AM) is a novel technology that uses population frequency data along with structural and sequential contexts from AlphaFold to predict the pathogenicity of missense mutations. …”
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Developing a universal precautions approach to stigma reduction in health care: Insights from clinical and non-clinical health workers by Carla Treloar, Louise Maher, Emily Lenton, Gemma Nourse, Adrian Farrugia, Kate Seear, Amy Kirwan, Sophia Schroeder, Caitlin Douglass, Loren Brener, Timothy R Broady, Virginia Wiseman, Mark Stoové, Rob Monaghan, Elena Cama

“…To further develop this approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 health workers in clinical and non-clinical roles in Australia. …”
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Factors influencing accidents and injuries in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining industry in Ghana: A case of Adadiem in the Jaman North district of Ghana by Ebenezer Kwadwo Siabi, Peter Donkor, Michael Kwasi Sieh, Kwasi Frimpong, Samuel Kofi Mensah, Sarah Elikplim Siabi, Christopher Vuu

“…This study was undertaken to determine the prevalent occupational accidents/injuries characterizing Ghana's ASGM industry and to establish the specific types and underlying causes of injuries that occur during ASGM activities as the intricate factors which wield influence over the ASGM's compliance with safety regulations in Ghana. A structured questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data from 248 survey respondents. …”
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Guiding Principles for Transformation Towards Integrated Acute Care for Older Adults Close to Home: Lessons from Nine Dutch Regional Partnerships. A Realist Evaluation by Eline D. Kroeze, Gercora Hoitinga, Susanne M. Smorenburg, Janet L. MacNeil Vroomen, Anneke J. A. H. van Vught, Bianca M. Buurman

“…We conducted a document analysis (n = 19), semi-structured interviews (n = 11) and two focus groups (n = 8). …”
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A roadmap for personalized medicine: the findings of the IC2PerMed project by Flavia Beccia, Francesco Andrea Causio, Marzia Di Marcantonio, Ilda Hoxhaj, Chiara Cadeddu, Melissa Campagno, Lena Schleicher, Carmen Fotino, Maike Tauchert, Marta Lomazzi, Lili Wang, Wenya Wang, Huiyao Huang, Walter Ricciardi, Stefania Boccia, Stefania Boccia

“…The roadmap promotes best practice exchange and addresses potential barriers to PM adoption. It outlines structural actions including enhancing health literacy, fostering intersectoral and international collaboration, ongoing review of emerging technologies, and facilitating innovation market entry through needs assessment and Health Technology Assessment. …”
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Experimental inconsistencies undermine accurate characterization of microplastics and identification of environmental drivers:a metadata analysis in Chinese aquatic environment by Qinwei Chen, Peng Wang, Ru Liu, Mingjun Ding, Hua Zhang, Gaoxiang Huang, Minghua Nie

“…The characteristics of microplastics were assessed at 2,430 sampling sites in Chinese aquatic environments using published data. Geographical detectors, correlation analysis, analysis of variance, correspondence analysis, and structural equation modeling were used to examine both the effects of human activities and natural processes on microplastic characteristics and the potential influence of experimental methods on these characteristics. …”
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Anticancer evaluation of Myo-inositol through carbonic anhydrase IV inhibition activity: A spectroscopic, quantum computational, topological, drug-likeness and in-silico molecular... by K. Rajkumar, V. Gokulakrishnan, S. Anand, R. Durga, G. Senthilkumar, S. Sri Karthick, R. Kayalvizhi Kothai

“…In this context, its structural parameters, vibrational assignments, and electronic transitions were investigated using both theoretical and experimental methods. …”
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