Predictors of erectile dysfunction in men living with HIV: A systematic review update by Mostafa Golshekan, Mahmood Abedinzade, Zahra Bostani Khalesi, Marzieh Shayesteh Fard

“…Sexual problems, such as difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, also known as ED, are common among men living with HIV. However, there is limited understanding of the factors associated with ED among this group. …”
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Applying the FAIR Principles to Open Educational Resources: A Semantic Similarity Approach to Improve Resource Discovery by Farzaneh Sadeghi, Auriol Degbelo, Carsten Kessler, Reza Zolnouri

“…This specialized model was then used to map the OER collection against over 200 university courses across five academic programs at a German university, based on semantic similarity between OER descriptions and university course descriptions. …”
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Exploring social and computer science students’ perceptions of AI integration in (foreign) language instruction by Kosta Dolenc, Mihaela Brumen

“…These findings suggest educators and policymakers should implement comprehensive AI training programs and ethical guidelines for responsible AI use in (FL) education.…”
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The Effect of Lamb Vaccination Against Echinococcosis on the Scale of Livestock Farming in Northwestern China by Bingxin Liu, Qihui Chen, Jinshan Cai, Jing Li, Yumei Liu

“…A simple accounting analysis suggested that the increase in livestock farming scale can translate into a profit of 26,500 yuan (≈3938 US dollars at 2022 prices), although this impact has a short‐term lag and is limited in duration. While these findings may not apply to all livestock households in China, they suggest that developing area‐specific lamb vaccination programs, increasing lamb vaccination rates, and ensuring timely vaccinations are crucial for enhancing livestock farming scale in echinococcosis endemic areas.…”
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Why a good law is not always good enough: a global review of restrictions to supportive laws for sexual and reproductive health and rights by Laura Ferguson, Michelle Elizabeth Anderson, Mengjia Liang, Emilie Filmer-Wilson

“…They can promote the fulfilment of health and human rights; however, they may also limit the achievement of these goals. This study uses data collected under Sustainable Development Goal Indicator 5.6.2 to analyse SRHR-related laws and restrictions from 153 countries. …”
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Parental first aid literacy in epistaxis: do parents know what to do? by Alya AlZabin, Ebtesam Almajed, Reem AlTamimi, Nuwayyir Abdullah Alqasimi, Yasser Albalawi, Nasser AlWehaibi

“…While prompt first aid is essential, there is limited data on parents’ knowledge regarding its management in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Vaccinating in Different Settings: Best Practices from Italian Regions by Carlo Signorelli, Flavia Pennisi, Anna Carole D’Amelio, Michele Conversano, Sandro Cinquetti, Lorenzo Blandi, Giovanni Rezza

“…Background: The success of vaccination programs depends on a complex interplay of logistical, social, and structural factors. …”
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The effectiveness of nutritional support in the complex rehabilitation treatment of patients after COVID-19 by A. A. Zuikova, D. Yu. Bugrimov, O. N. Krasnorutskaya

“…The article analyzes the practical experience of using rehabilitation treatment programs for patients with COVID-19 in outpatient medical organizations with inclusion in the mandatory part of nutritional support based on vitamin and DNA-containing biologically active supplements. …”
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Albanian university students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 infection and vaccine: A cross-sectional study by Lumturi Merkuri, Edmond Puca, Fatjona Kamberi, Ilir Alimehmeti, Erda Qorri, Xhejni Borshi

“…Raising awareness and providing adequate information, education, and more effective communication programs will have a positive impact on increasing knowledge, improving attitudes, and supporting the required student behavior change. …”
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Improving Power Distribution Resilience Through Optimal PV and BES Allocation With a Cost-Based Optimization Framework for Normal and Emergency Conditions by Mohammad Taghi Ettehad, Reza Mohammadi Chabanloo, Mohammad Taghi Ameli

“…A Mixed-Integer Quadratic Programming (MIQP) formulation is employed for cost optimization, with the model coded in MATLAB and implemented on a modified IEEE 33-bus network. …”
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The relationship between balance and spatiotemporal gait factors with quality of life in below-knee amputees by Mahboubeh Moini, elham shirzad, mohammad alizadeh

“…Biomechanical factors should be targeted in rehab programs to enhance well-being.…”
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Bridging the gap: whole blood and plasma in prehospital hemorrhagic shock resuscitation by John B Holcomb, Donald H Jenkins, Matthew J Levy, Frances X Guyette

“…Prehospital blood product administration has shown promise in improving outcomes; however, widespread implementation of whole blood programs faces significant logistical and operational challenges. …”
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Microbiological Profiles and Resistance Patterns in Pediatrics With Cancer: An 8‐Year Study at a Comprehensive Cancer Center in Jordan by Dana Hassouneh, Razan Zatarah, Aseel AbuSara, Lama Nazer, Amal Abu Ghosh, Haitham Al Aryan, Iyad Sultan

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Infections impact morbidity and mortality in pediatric cancer patients, yet limited studies have assessed the microbiological profiles and susceptibility patterns of pathogenic bacteria in this population. …”
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Psychological wellbeing and treatment adherence among cardio-renal syndrome patients in Yemen: a cross section study by Adel Omar Laradhi, Adel Omar Laradhi, Yan Shan, Mohamed Elsayed Allawy, Mohamed Elsayed Allawy

“…Our findings suggest that nurse managers should take into account that adding psychotherapies into the present cardiorenal syndrome treatment programs would improve patients’ clinical and psychological parameters and, consequently, their clinical outcomes while taking patient heterogeneity and resource limitations into consideration.…”
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Gestures in Language Instruction: Bridging The Gap for Effective Correction and Learning by Nirwanto Maruf, Dahlia Husain, Sri Mujayanah, Ella Aprilia Tiana, Kusumo Hadi Santoso

“…Future research should focus on long-term impacts and the development of training programs to support educators in adopting gesture-based teaching methods.…”
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Modulating the developing gut microbiota with 2’-fucosyllactose and pooled human milk oligosaccharides by Simone Renwick, Annalee Furst, Mikael Knip, on behalf of the DIABIMMUNE Study Group, Lars Bode, Jayne S. Danska, Emma Allen-Vercoe

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In-vivo Raman microspectroscopy reveals differential nitrate concentration in different developmental zones in Arabidopsis roots by Alma Fernández González, Ze Tian Fang, Dipankar Sen, Brian Henrich, Yukihiro Nagashima, Alexei V. Sokolov, Sakiko Okumoto, Aart J. Verhoef

“…Abstract Background Nitrate (NO3 −) is one of the two major forms of inorganic nitrogen absorbed by plant roots, and the tissue nitrate concentration in roots is considered important for optimizing developmental programs. Technologies to quantify the expression levels of nitrate transporters and assimilating enzymes at the cellular level have improved drastically in the past decade. …”
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Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward preventing congenital disabilities: a cross sectional study in Saudi Arabia by Fahad S. Alshehri, Nasser M. Alorfi, Ahmed M. Ashour, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Saad M. Wali, Mohammed M. Aldurdunji, Shaker T. Alsharif, Reem Hasaballah Alhasani, Nasser M. Aldekhail, Abdullah S. Alshehri, Alqassem Y. Hakami

“…Despite strong support for pharmacist training, participation in public health campaigns and patient counseling on teratogenic risks remains limited. To enhance congenital disability prevention efforts in Saudi Arabia, these findings emphasize the need for improved pharmacist knowledge, structured training programs, and more extensive integration of pharmacists within maternal healthcare teams.…”
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Research on continuing education for general practitioners in China over the past decade: a systematic review by HOU Shuyu, ZENG Xin, WANG Tingting, MOU Biao, LEI Yu, WU Fuju, LUO Xiaohong, ZOU Chuan

“…Conclusion: Research on general practice CME in China over the past decade has been limited in scope but shows significant growth potential. …”
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Vehicle extrication in road traffic crashes: a descriptive analysis of an advanced medical rescue service in South Africa by Naseef Abdullah, Jaydon Rose, Egnall Brown, Heike Geduld

“…Our findings provide valuable extrication-related data to inform targeted training programs, standardised extrication protocols, and strategic resource allocation to enhance EMS capabilities in resource-limited settings. …”
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