Bridging the gap: Exploring the attitudes and beliefs of nurses and patients about coexisting traditional and biomedical healthcare systems in a rural setting in KwaZulu-Natal by M. Grant, L. Haskins, B. Gaede, C. Horwood

“…Biomedical healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, are exposed to and expected to cope with cultural challenges on a daily basis, with little or no training on how to do so. In this paper, we explore nurse and patient attitudes to and beliefs about how the systems of health care coexist, what issues this raises and how nurses and patients address these issues in their daily practice. …”
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Exploring Human Misuse and Abuse of Veterinary Drugs: A Descriptive Pharmacovigilance Analysis Utilising the Food and Drug Administration’s Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS)... by Josie Dunn, Fabrizio Schifano, Ed Dudley, Amira Guirguis

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Low-grade systemic inflammation, but not neuroinflammation, is associated with 12-month postoperative outcome after total hip arthroplasty in patients with painful osteoarthritis:... by Morten R. Blichfeldt-Eckhardt, Claus Varnum, Jørgen T. Lauridsen, Lasse E. Rasmussen, Winnie C. P. Mortensen, Hanne I. Jensen, Henrik B. Vaegter, Kate L. Lambertsen

“…We explored whether inflammatory biomarkers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were associated with clinical outcome, and baseline pain or disability, 12 months after THA. …”
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Exploring Microelement Fertilization and Visible–Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Enhanced Productivity in <i>Capsicum annuum</i> and <i>Cyprinus carpio</i> Aquaponic Systems by Ivaylo Sirakov, Stefka Stoyanova, Katya Velichkova, Desislava Slavcheva-Sirakova, Elitsa Valkova, Dimitar Yorgov, Petya Veleva, Stefka Atanassova

“…This study explores the effects of varying exposure times of microelement fertilization on hydrochemical parameters, plant growth, and nutrient content in an aquaponic system cultivating <i>Capsicum annuum</i> L. …”
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Unveiling the Frailty Spatial Patterns Among Chilean Older Persons by Exploring Sociodemographic and Urbanistic Influences Based on Geographic Information Systems: Cross-Sectional... by Yony Ormazábal, Diego Arauna, Juan Carlos Cantillana, Iván Palomo, Eduardo Fuentes, Carlos Mena

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Exploring Suspended Sediment Dynamics Using a Novel Indexing Framework Based on X‐Ray Diffraction Spectral Fingerprinting by Arnab Das, Renji Remesan, Ashok Kumar Gupta

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Exploring the Impact of Improved Maize Seeds on Productivity of Tanzanian Family Farms: A Maize Seed Stochastic Simulation (MaizeSim) Approach by Ibrahim L. Kadigi, Eliaza Mkuna, Stefan Sieber

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Deciphering Proteomic Expression in Inflammatory Disorders: A Mass Spectrometry Exploration Comparing Infectious, Noninfectious, and Traumatic Brain Injuries in Human Cerebrospinal... by Philip Dyhrfort, Caroline Lindblad, Anna Widgren, Johan Virhammar, Fredrik Piehl, Jonas Bergquist, Faiez Al Nimer, Elham Rostami

“…The central nervous system (CNS) evokes a complex inflammatory response to injury. …”
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Exploring the psycho-social needs of families of COVID-19 victims and their reactions to health protocol adherence after bereavement: a qualitative study by Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Ahmad Ahmadi, Samira Esprooz, Mandana Saki, Murat Yıldırım, Rana Hosseini, Javad Yoosefi Lebni

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Exploring the Mechanism of 2&amp;#x02B9;-Hydroxychalcone Improving Copper Sulfate-Induced Inflammation in Zebrafish Through Network Pharmacology by Shen Y, Yao YD, Li H, Zhang Q, Wang CL, Hu L, Hu YC, Chen MH

“…Its effect on zebrafish behavior ability and the change trend of oxidative stress index were explored by changing the functional state of the target, such as changing the functional activity of the target by micro-injection technology. …”
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Beyond catching fish: exploring community-based management efforts to restore a subarctic lake in Norway by Máret J. Heatta, Kjerstin Andrea Mæland, Vera Hausner

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Exploring Ethical Challenges and Labour Practices in the Informal Sector: A Study of Ghana’s Fashion Apprenticeship Programs by Adukwei Sempe Glover, Ninette Afi Appiah, Alhassan Saana Haruna

“… Purpose: This study explores the ethical challenges and labour practices within Ghana’s fashion apprenticeship programs, with a focus on how these practices align with the National Apprenticeship Policy (NAP). …”
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Managing low-back pain in rural Uganda: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives and practices of frontline health workers regarding LBP management in primary care by Paul Harscouët, Gloria Ndekezi Chimpaye, Herman Kazibwe, Jerome Kabakyenga, Denise O’Callaghan, Catherine Blake, Brian Caulfield, Cliona O’Sullivan

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Exploring artificial intelligence-based distribution planning and scheduling systems’ effectiveness in ensuring equitable vaccine distribution in low-and middle-income countries—wi... by Akuma Ifeanyichukwu, Vina Vaswani, Perihan Elif Ekmekci

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Exploring Consumers’ Technology Acceptance Behavior Regarding Indoor Smart Farm Restaurant Systems: Focusing on the Value-Based Adoption Model and Value–Attitude–Behavior Hierarchy... by Kyuhyeon Joo, Jinsoo Hwang

“…This study examines consumers’ technology acceptance behavior regarding indoor smart farm restaurant systems focusing on the value-based adoption model and value–attitude–behavior hierarchy. …”
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From cages to cage-free: A qualitative exploration of Chinese egg producers’ views on the opportunities and challenges to adopting cage-free egg production systems in China by Qing Yang, Fritha Langford, Belinda Vigors, Ruqian Zhao, Cathy M Dwyer

“…Key findings reveal that cage and cage-free producers considered consumer demand and profitability as primary drivers for adopting cage-free systems. While free-range producers were more confident in the market, barn system producers faced greater uncertainty due to limited engagement from corporate buyers. …”
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“There’s just such a mismatch”: a qualitative exploration of health systems and organizational-level barriers to accessing cancer services among people experiencing structural marg... by Tara C. Horrill, Jess Crawford, Scott Beck, Amber Bourgeois, Jagbir Kaur, Leah K. Lambert, Michael McKenzie, Kelli I. Stajduhar, Annette J. Browne

“…Although some Canadian research has explored barriers accessing cancer care, little research has explicitly focused on barriers arising from organizational and health systems contexts. …”
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Exploring extensions of neurotransmitter-based emotion models by João Ricardo Pinheiro, Paulo de Tarso Fernandes, Augusto Baffa, Bruno Feijó

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Exploration of Volatileomics and Optical Properties of <i>Fusarium graminearum</i>-Contaminated Maize: An Application Basis for Low-Cost and Non-Destructive Detection by Maozhen Qu, Changqing An, Fang Cheng, Jun Zhang

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In “Tone” with dogs: exploring canine musicality by Claudia Pinelli, Anna Scandurra, Cristina Giacoma, Alfredo Di Lucrezia, Biagio D’Aniello

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