Eco-friendly sisal, basalt, and recycled nylon fibers-reinforced polypropylene composites: A step towards sustainable developments by Abhinav K. Singh, Manjinder Singh, Sachin Kumar, Akshaykurmar Chaudhari, Arjun S. Chaudhari, Atul Kumar Maurya, Gaurav Manik

“…The present work is a step towards exploring the possibilities of employing sisal fiber (SSL), basalt fiber (BF), and recycled nylon (RNF) fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites and their impact on mechanical properties. …”
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Robotic ileal ureter replacement for panureteral stricture disease: a step-by-step guide by Emily Ji, Devin Boehm, Jonathan Rosenfeld, Rebecca Arteaga, Jaewoo Kim, Aidan Raikar, Ziho Lee

“…In this article, we describe our step-by-step approach for intracorporeal robotic right and left IUR and highlight key aspects of our surgical technique. …”
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Government Effectiveness in the Petroleum Sector: Two-step Analysis Combining Linear Regression and Artificial Neural Networks by Dorić Barbara, Primorac Dinko, Bach Mirjana Pejić

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Implementation of the seven steps of patient safety in primary healthcare by Nur Syarianingsih Syam, Linda Tri Maryuni, Siti Kurnia Widi Hastututi, Sely Aprianda Syah Putri

“…One of the quality management indicators is patient safety, the safety steps are building awareness of the value of patient safety, leading and supporting staff, integrating risk reporting activities, developing reporting systems, involving and communicating with patients, learning and sharing experiences about patient safety, and preventing injuries through the implementation of patient safety systems. …”
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IMPORT SUBSTITUTION, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND FOOD SAFETY: TWO STEPS FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK by Kopein V.V., Filimonova E.A.

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Modified technique for dissection of working space in retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery: A step‐by‐step guide by Xiaofeng Xu, Yuhao Chen, Xiuquan Shi, Zhe Liu, Changjie Shi, Wen Cheng, Jingping Ge

“…Abstract Objectives This work aims to describe with a step‐by‐step guide for modified dissection technique to create a retroperitoneal working space during laparoscopic surgery. …”
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Immediate outcomes of simultaneous and step-by-step reconstruction of aortic dissection: a single-center study by M. A. Soborov, O. V. Kanadashvili, E. N. Belykh, K. S. Baranov

“…To evaluate the immediate outcomes after complete single-stage or step-by-step reconstruction of the primary and secondary distal aortic dissection using implantation of bare metal stents in the thoracoabdominal aorta.Materials and methods. …”
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Stepping Stones: Adopting a Fading Programme Design to Promote Teachers’ Use of Metacognitive Strategies for Mathematical Problem Solving by Kirstin Mulholland, William Gray, Christopher Counihan, David Nichol

“…This article, therefore, examines the potential value of an innovative fading professional development programme—“Stepping Stones”—in enhancing teachers’ understanding and use of metacognitive strategies for mathematical problem solving. …”
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Medical student wellness and professional development are harmed by the current state of medical licensing examination: a student perspective on Step 1 by Lucas Lebovitz, Brian Wu

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A Systematic Review of Reporting Tools Applicable to Sexual and Reproductive Health Programmes: Step 1 in Developing Programme Reporting Standards. by Anna Kågesten, Ӧzge Tunçalp, Moazzam Ali, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, Nhan Tran, A Metin Gülmezoglu

“…This systematic review is the first step in the development of such standards. In the next steps, we will draft a preliminary version of the PRS based on the aggregate list of identified items, and finalize the tool using a consensus process among experts and user-testing.…”
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Community engagement in early childhood development intervention trials: lessons learnt from a stepping stones program in rural India by Zahiruddin Quazi Syed, Shital Telrandhe, Penny A. Holding, Swati Dudhkohale, Manoj Patil, Roshan Umate, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Shilpa Gaidhane, Sonali G. Choudhari, Deepak Saxena, Abhay Gaidhane

“…Children in the lowest wealth quintile showed the largest improvements in cognitive (effect size: 0.92, p < 0.001), motor (0.72), and language development (0.79). Children below the poverty line also showed significant gains across developmental domains.ConclusionStructured, participatory community engagement was critical to the successful implementation and impact of the Stepping Stones Program. …”
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Sustainable enhancement of Henequen fiber-reinforced polymer composites with copper oxide nanoparticles: A step forward in clean engineering and technology by Thandavamoorthy Raja, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Geetika M. Patel, Jayanta Kumar Nath, Aravindan Munusamy Kalidhas, Shweta Sharma, Pavan Chaudhary

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Identification of Controlled Plant and Development of Its Model by Means of PLC by Roman Fedoryshyn, Sviatoslav Klos, Volodymyr Savytskyi, Oleh Masniak

“…Fifteen step response curves were recorded during the study. …”
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Ikhbat As a Degree in the Way of Moral Evolution and Its Dimensions by amir ghanavi

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Thematic Analysis and Artificial Intelligence: A Step-by-Step Process for Using ChatGPT in Thematic Analysis by Muhammad Naeem, Tracy Smith, Lorna Thomas

“…First, it addresses a critical research gap by showcasing ChatGPT prompts for each step of the six steps of systematic thematic analysis, which also addresses researcher training in thematic analysis. …”
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Air-Outlet and Step-Number Effects on a Step-like Plenum Battery’s Thermal Management System by Olanrewaju M. Oyewola, Emmanuel T. Idowu, Morakinyo J. Labiran, Michael C. Hatfield, Mebougna L. Drabo

“…This study, therefore, concludes that the operational cost of the Step-like plenum Z-type BTMS can be reduced through the careful positioning of the two-outlet section, which will promote the design and development of current and future electric vehicle (EV) technologies.…”
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Stepping toward implementation using co-design: development of hospital protocols and resources for using wearable activity trackers in a hospital service by Kimberley Szeto, Aaron Davis, Aaron Davis, John Arnold, Ian Gwilt, Aislin Forrest, Isaac Heyne, Anthony Hewitt, Peter Diestel-Feddersen, Dominique Edwards, Ben Singh, Carol Maher

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Development of a TaqMan One-Step Quantitative PCR Assay for the Simultaneous Detection of Novel Goose Parvovirus and Novel Duck Reovirus by Yimin Wang, Yong Wang, Zhuangli Bi, Jinbin Wang, Gang Wang, Xin Ru, Chunchun Meng, Jie Zhu, Guangqing Liu, Chuanfeng Li

“…The novel goose parvovirus (NGPV) and the novel duck reovirus (NDRV) are pathogens that can substantially affect the growth and development of ducklings, causing considerable economic losses to duck farms. …”
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Stepping Stones and Creating Futures Plus: A pilot randomised controlled trial of a co-developed intervention with young South Africans by Andrew Gibbs, Laura Washington, Smanga Mkhwanazi, Esnat Chirwa, Sivuyile Khaula, Nwabisa Jama Shai, Samantha Willan, Neha Batura, Rochelle Burgess, Nangipha Mnandi, Nonhlonipho Simelane, Rachel Jewkes, Jenevieve Mannell

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Development of nucleic acid extraction-free one-step real-time RT-PCR for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection by Arbind Kumar, Arun Kumar, Yogendra Padwad, Shaifali Sharma, Sanjay Kumar

“… Introduction: The aim of this study is to develop a one-step real-time PCR assay for SARS-CoV-2 detection. …”
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