The Burden of Severe Periodontitis in China From 1990 to 2021, With Projections to 2050: A Comprehensive Analysis From The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Yuyang Wang, Yinbao Wang, Lu Fan, Yueyuan Yu

“…Background: The study aims to explore the epidemiologic information related to severe periodontitis in China. …”
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“Cassia auriculata-derived silver nanoparticles as a novel male contraceptive agent” by Prity Yadav, Neha Bharti, Phulwanti Kumari Sharma, Pratap Chand Mali

“…Importantly, toxicity assessments confirmed minimal systemic side effects, highlighting their safety profile. …”
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Factors Contributing to Muscle Fatigue of Low Back Region in ICU Nurses: A Qualitative Study by Yuting Yang, Jing Li, Honghong Wang, Yangyang Liu, Xuxin Wang, Su'e Yuan

“…Methods Eighteen ICU nurses participated in focus group interviews. Data were analysed using Nvivo11.0 software with content analysis. …”
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Long-term rainfall and water table influence on groundwater nutrient dynamics from an oil palm plantation by Felicia Unda Anggat, Soh-Fong Lim, Yau-Seng Mah, Nur Azima Busman, Nagamitsu Maie, Faustina Sangok, Lulie Melling

“…Linear regression analyses and Pearson correlation matrices were adopted to evaluate the relationships between seasonal rainfall, WT, and groundwater chemical parameters. …”
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Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Barriers, Facilitators and Solutions in Their Role as Health Promoters: Findings from a Qualitative Study by Gloria Modena, Beatrice Mazzoleni, Anna Sponton, Orejeta Diamanti, Giovanna Artioli, Gaia Monti, Valentina Negri, Federica Dellafiore

“…<b>Methods</b>: A qualitative study was conducted using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 19 nursing students. …”
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Conflict exposure and mental health: a survey of adolescent girls and young women in Myanmar post the 2021 coup d’état by Isabelle Pearson, Elaine Chase, Cing Van Kim, Nang Ma San, Hkawn Ja, Zin Mar Hlaing, Nandar Oo, Khin Lae, Ei Ei Soe, Brooke Zobrist, Cathy Zimmerman, Meghna Ranganathan

“…Strengthening social safety systems may help to reduce the adverse mental health impacts of conflict-related stressors.…”
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Benchmarking IMIA recommendations for the health informatics undergraduate program in Saudi Arabia: a mixed methodology by Haitham Alzghaibi, Qazi Mohammad Sajid Jamal, Sulaiman Almutairi, Reem M. Alotaibi, Saleh Alzughaibi, Shabbir Syed Abdul, Faisal AlGhayadh, Shafiz Affend Mohd Yusof, Nasriah Zakaria

“…As digital transformation accelerates in healthcare systems, particularly in Saudi Arabia, there is a growing need to ensure that undergraduate education programs in this field meet both national priorities and international standards. …”
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Effectiveness of interactive dashboards to optimise prescribing in primary care: a protocol for a systematic review [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservation... by Áine Mannion, Patrick Moynagh, Caroline McCarthy, Ashley Wei, Barbara Clyne, Frank Moriarty

“…Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) and audit and feedback interventions have shown some impact, but changes are often short-lived. …”
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Anxiety and Sun Exposure as Triggers for Herpes Labialis: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Putri NT, Octaviani DK, Zakiawati D

“…Extraorally, multiple vesicles were found on the left side of the upper lip, surrounded by erythema, and painless. …”
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Evaluating accountability, transparency, and bias in AI-assisted healthcare decision- making: a qualitative study of healthcare professionals’ perspectives in the UK by Saoudi CE Nouis, Victoria Uren, Srushti Jariwala

“…Abstract Background While artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and streamlining workflows, key ethical questions remain insufficiently explored—particularly around accountability, transparency, and bias. …”
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The Use of Metaverse and Virtual Reality Technologies in Educational Initiatives Aimed at Improving Safety in Road Traffic and Tourism Contexts by Paweł Buchwald

“…Aim: The article explores the application of virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse environment in education aimed at enhancing safety of road traffic and tourism awareness. …”
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Dissolved nitrous oxide in subsurface drainage under stacking split nitrogen management and cereal rye cover cropping by Luciano Alves Oliveira, Mary E. Foltz, Julie L. Zilles, Laura E. Christianson

“…Four treatments were tested: pre-plant N application (224 kg N/ha with 60 % fall + 40 % preplant); split-N application (224 kg N/ha with 40 % preplant + 60 % side-dress); split-N + cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) cover crop; and 0 N control (n = 4). …”
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Offshore wave climate of the Pará-Maranhão Basin, Amazonian continental shelf by João Luiz B. Carvalho, Inaiê M. Miranda, Eduardo V. Queiroz, Juliana S. Guerreiro, Henrique, P. Pereira, Susana S. Vinzon

“… This study assesses the offshore wave climate of the Pará-Maranhão Basin on the Amazonian continental shelf, a crucial region for its environmental and economic activities, including fishing and extractive activities, potential oil exploration, and complex landscape marked by extensive mangrove systems comprising protected areas and touristic coastal cities in an accelerated stage of development that face significant challenges with coastal erosion. …”
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Rethinking global health through a better understanding of power, privilege, and influence – the narrative and voices of those who operate in the infectious diseases global health... by Prof Sipho Dlamini, Ms Muneera Rasheed, Dr Frank Kronenberg, Professor Esmita Charani

“…The interviews were auto-transcribed verbatim using Otter AI (software). …”
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On the influence of apron and cutoff wall configurations on scour protection downstream grade control structures by Hossein Mohammadnezhad, Mirali Mohammadi, Amir Ghaderi

“…Local scour downstream of hydraulic structures poses a major challenge in fluvial engineering, often compromising the stability of river control systems. Falling and impinging jets from Grade Control Structures (GCSs) are key contributors to cavity scour formation. …”
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Clinicians’ view on non-adherence: sharing expert opinion by Ngiap Chuan Tan, Shashank R. Joshi, Enrique De-Madaria, Enrique De-Madaria, Badr Eldin Mostafa, O. Nuri Özgirgin, Tommaso Simoncini, Lale Tokgözoğlu

“…While numerous studies have explored patient-related factors influencing adherence, the perspectives of healthcare professionals remain underrepresented in literature. …”
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Mapping ethical issues encompassing end-of-life care for persons experiencing severe and persistent mental illness: a qualitative study by Loïc Moureau, Monica Verhofstadt, Caressa Van Hoe, Joris Vandenberghe, Chantal Van Audenhove, Axel Liégeois

“…Purpose This study aims to explore the ethical themes that emerge in the care of persons experiencing SPMI, both in general and at the end of life. …”
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The combined impact of AI and VR on interdisciplinary learning and patient safety in healthcare education: a narrative review by Emmanuel Aoudi Chance

“…These themes underscore the potential of AI and VR in healthcare education. AI-driven adaptive systems enabled personalized VR training, enhancing engagement and knowledge retention. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of multiple myeloma from 1990 to 2021 and projections for 2040: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease 2021 study by Yuying Wei, Wenjuan Gao, Shuai Wang, Qizhao Li, Shuqian Xu

“…Pearson correlation analysis was employed to explore the relationship between age-standardized rates (ASRs) and the Sociodemographic Index (SDI). …”
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Culpa in Contrahendo: A Testimony to the Changing Methodologies in Private International Law by Maria-Anna Zachariasiewicz, Maciej Zachariasiewicz

“…Furthermore, the legal nature of culpa in contrahendo has long been the subject of debate, with some legal systems favouring its classification as a contractual matter and others as a delict. …”
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