Survival of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> in Light and Full-Fat, Modified Atmosphere-Packaged, Sliced Greek Cheese over Shelf Life: Implications for Ready-to-Eat Food Safety by Ntina Vasileiadi, Theofania Tsironi, Georgia D. Mandilara

“…The observed survival highlights the importance of growth potential assessment, even in food matrices seemingly non-supportive of <i>Lm</i>. Given that post-pasteurization processing steps like slicing and MAP packaging can introduce contamination risks for vulnerable consumers, this study emphasizes the necessity of stringent hygienic practices to prevent <i>Lm</i> contamination. …”
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Social outcomes associated with a public and stakeholder engagement process for wolf reintroduction by Rebecca M. Niemiec, Michael Quartuch, Mireille Gonzalez, Veronica Champine, Andrew Mertens

“…Abstract A growing body of literature suggests that public and stakeholder engagement processes can be implemented to achieve social outcomes that can influence conservation goals. …”
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Seed bank responses after clearcutting Pinus patula plantations in Andean high montane areas by Sofía Basto, Lilia Roa-Fuentes, Ana Carolina Moreno, José Ignacio Barrera-Cataño

“…The study was conducted in three areas with different post-clearcutting ages (0, 2.5, 4.5 years), a P. patula plantation and in a high Andean forest patch. …”
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Influence of spin-off decision on financing risk: Empirical insight from Indonesian Islamic banks [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Abdul Hakim, Akhsyim Affandi, Jaka Sriyana, Zulfikar Bagus Pambuko

“…Indonesia stands as a pioneer in implementing the dual banking system and has established a spin-off policy to foster the growth of Islamic banking. …”
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The Effect of Mindfulness-based Self-compassion Training on Nurses’ Anger Management, Spiritual Well-being, and Job Involvement by Azra Zebardast, Nima Nateghian, Iraj Shakerinia

“…It is recommended that health policymakers consider implementing self-compassion training for all nurses to improve their mental health.…”
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Studying factual versus social cues as triggers of change in food behaviour by Carolin V. Zorell, Ansung Kim, Nicklas Neuman

“…Participants were randomised into one of three groups: two treatment groups receiving factual or social information about plant- and animal-based food consumption, or a control group receiving no information. Pre- and post-questionnaires provided additional background information about the participants. …”
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Factors influencing the agricultural extension model sites in Iran by Mohammad Shokati Amghani, Hosna Miladi, Moslem Savari, Mehrdad Mojtahedi

“…An exploratory survey was conducted to investigate changes related to pre-planting, planting, harvesting, and post-harvesting activities by examining farmers who are members of wheat AEMSs. …”
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Stakeholders in the local service centre: who should be involved in the planning process? Insights from Poland, Czech Republic and Denmark by Damurski Łukasz, Pluta Jacek, Maier Karel, Andersen Hans Thor

“…The power relations and problems encountered in implementing public policy in particular locations have been summarised in three sections: relationships between stakeholders, leadership, and good practices. …”
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Association of Virtual Nursing and Task Completeness: An Observational Study by Saif Khairat, Jennifer Morelli, Julia Aucoin, Barbara S. Edson, Cheryl B. Jones, Christopher M. Shea

“…Healthcare systems nationwide are implementing virtual nursing (VN), an innovative nursing care model, to reduce nurse turnover. …”
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A Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Optoelectronic Analog Front-End Preamplifier with Cross-Coupled Active Loads for Short-Range LiDARs by Yunji Song, Yejin Choi, Dukyoo Jung, Seonhan Choi, Sung-Min Park

“…Moreover, the cross-coupled active loads are exploited at the output nodes of the preamplifier not only to help generate symmetric output waveforms, but also to enable the limiting operations even without the following post-amplifiers. In addition, the inductive behavior of the cross-coupled active loads extends the bandwidth further. …”
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The Relationship Between HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards People Living with HIV/AIDS: An Educational Intervention Study by Yapıcı O, Çağlar Y

“…After completing a pre-test questionnaire, participants received written information from an infectious disease specialist on HIV/AIDS, covering prevalence, transmission, prevention, and treatment per WHO guidelines. A post-test was then administered to evaluate changes in knowledge and attitudes. …”
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Interventions to increase self-reported physical activity during pregnancy: A systematic review by Kallie Nowell, Deirdre Dlugonski, Emily DeFranco, Linda May, Johanna M. Hoch

“…Included studies must have utilized a randomized controlled trial or clinical trial design where a physical activity intervention was implemented, included healthy pregnant women, and utilized a self-reported physical activity measure pre- and post-intervention. …”
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Spirituality and religion in residents and inter-relationships with clinical practice and residency training: a scoping review by Qian Hui Chew, Kang Sim, Hsin Han Elisha Chow

“…Keywords for the literature search included: (Spirituality OR Religion) AND (Residen* OR “Postgraduate Medicine” OR “Post-graduate Medicine” OR “Graduate Medical Education”).Results Overall, 44 studies were included. …”
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Comprehensive in silico analysis to decipher the role of long non-coding RNAs in bread wheat during fusarium head blight and leaf rust interactions by Jyothsna S, Alagu Manickavelu

“…A total of 595 wheat DElncRNAs were predicted by implementing a stringent lncRNA selection criterion. …”
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Plastic Detectives Are Watching Us: Citizen Science Towards Alternative Single-Use-Plastic-Related Behaviour by Aleksandra Krawczyk, Brenda Olivos Salas, Małgorzata Grodzińska-Jurczak

“…Additionally, participants’ perceptions of SUP were assessed through pre- and post-surveys. Our findings reveal that young people, in particular, are eager to participate in CS initiatives. …”
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Anticancer and Antiproliferative Effects of Combined Treatment with 5-Fluorouracil and Probiotic Lactobacillus Strains against Colorectal Cancer Cells by Sanaz Salek, Elham Moazamian, Afshin Mohammadi Bardbori Mohammadi Bardbori, Seyedeh Azra Shamsdin

“…Materials & Methods: Biochemical and molecular techniques were implemented to identify the strains isolated from mule and camel milk. …”
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Mobile direct observation of therapy (MDOT) - A rapid systematic review and pilot study in children with asthma. by Michael D Shields, Fahad ALQahtani, Michael P Rivey, James C McElnay

“…The main outcomes were assessed at week 12 post initiation of MDOT. By week 5, all children still engaging in MDOT (n = 18) were judged to have effective inhaler technique. …”
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The use of audio-visual aids to reduce delirium after cardiac surgery in intensive care units (DaCSi-ICU): A feasibility study protocol. by Maria Joao De Azinheira Reguenga, Smaragda Lampridou, Natalie Pattison, Stephen James Brett, Sanooj Soni

“…Secondary outcomes are to: explore short-term post-surgical outcomes up to three months of hospital discharge; and investigate participants' perspectives of taking part in the study. …”
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The Effect of teach-back educational method on self-management in hemodialysis patients by Rif'atul Fani, Shinta Wahyusari, Apriyani Puji Hastuti, Chairul Huda Al Husna

“…Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test design, for 137 end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis at Wava Husada Hospital. …”
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Quantitative and Computational Spinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Conditions and Acquired Spinal Disorders: Academic Advances and Clinical Prospects by Mary Clare McKenna, Jana Kleinerova, Alan Power, Angela Garcia-Gallardo, Ee Ling Tan, Peter Bede

“…Diverse methodological approaches have been implemented, encompassing a range of morphometric, diffusivity, susceptibility, magnetization transfer, and spectroscopy techniques. …”
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