Development of a Method to Evaluate the Dynamic Fit of Face Masks by Katarina E. Goodge, Drew E. Brown, Margaret Frey, Fatma Baytar

“…The mask shift was compared to the survey results for the model masks, with the Cup design fitting best and the Petal design rated as most comfortable. Poor fit modes identified from mask overlays were fabric buckling, compressed nose and ears, and gapping between the mask and facial features. …”
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Evolving Journal Policies for Ethical Use of Generative AI in Scientific Publishing by Afifa Ehsan, Ali Raza

“…This short communication explores the gaps in current journal policies on AI use and calls for unified, transparent guidelines that balance innovation with integrity. …”
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A Trip Purpose-Based Data-Driven Alighting Station Choice Model Using Transit Smart Card Data by Kai Lu, Alireza Khani, Baoming Han

“…Automatic fare collection (AFC) systems have been widely used all around the world which record rich data resources for researchers mining the passenger behavior and operation estimation. However, most transit systems are open systems for which only boarding information is recorded but the alighting information is missing. …”
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WHO framework on meaningful engagement: A transformational approach to integrate lived experience in the noncommunicable disease and mental health agenda. by Jack Fisher, Guy Fones, Yvonne Arivalagan, Ida Ahmadpour, Svetlana Akselrod, Maia Olsen

“…People living with these health conditions, particularly among those most marginalized, acutely understand the impact of these failures in global action and investment. …”
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Non-pharmacological fatigue interventions for patients with a primary brain tumour: a scoping review protocol by Emma Dures, Neil Barua, Fiona Cramp, Rachael Simms-Moore

“…Introduction Fatigue is the most prevalent symptom for patients with a primary brain tumour (PBT), significantly reducing quality of life and limiting daily activities. …”
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Tracking the financial flows of Indonesia's COVID-19 vaccination program. by Olivia Herlinda, Ayudina Larasanti, Sinta Amalia Kusumastuti Sumulyo, Sayyid Muhammad Jundullah, Indra Yudha Mambea

“…Despite these variations, most of the programs were primarily funded by the National or Regional Budget, with subnational governments highly dependent on central government budget transfers. …”
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Some Implications of Contrastive Lexicology for Bilingual Lexicography and Teaching Translation (With Special Reference to English-Arabic) by Radia BENZEHRA

“…Translation is complicated and requires an awareness of the problems that could be encountered in that process. In fact, investigating the structure of English words and how they are translated into Arabic allows us to identify the similarities and differences and understand how translators overcome the semantic gaps between English and Arabic.    …”
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The interplay between migration and self-identity: a structured review using TCCM and bibliometric analysis by Harshita Barua, Nidhi Maheshwari

“…Most studies focus on Western host societies and adult migrant populations. …”
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Integrating Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things in Cultural Heritage Preservation: A Systematic Review of Risk Management and Environmental Monitoring Strategies by Neeraparng Laohaviraphap, Tanut Waroonkun

“…Despite the growing use of these technologies, adoption remains uneven, particularly in regions most impacted by climate change. The study identifies significant research gaps and proposes an innovative framework that leverages Heritage Building Information Modeling (H-BIM) and Digital Twin (DT) for continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance through a multi-step process, beginning with the digitalization of heritage assets using H-BIM, followed by the creation of real-time digital replicas via DT. …”
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Extracellular Vesicles: Recent Advances and Perspectives by Enrico Ragni

“…This review highlights recent advances in EV biology, isolation, and applications, emphasizing their crucial potential in precision medicine while identifying knowledge gaps and future research directions.…”
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DATA SET INCONGRUENCE, MISLEADING CHARACTERS, AND INSIGHTS FROM THE FOSSIL RECORD: THE CANID PHYLOGENY by Muñoz Joao

“…Bootstrap proportions >95% supporting conflicting clades among most parsimonious trees (MPTs) identify instances of "strong" data set incongruence. …”
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Advancing sustainable manufacturing: a case study on plastic recycling by Javier Maldonado-Romo, Rafiq Ahmad, Pedro Ponce, Juana Isabel Mendez, Omar Mata, Mario Rojas, Luis Montesinos, Arturo Molina

“…This paper reviews sustainable manufacturing practices by integrating environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability, emphasizing that environmental aspects are most frequently addressed (53.8%), followed by economic (34.6%) and social (11.5%) dimensions. …”
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Evaluation of the Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation method in the transfer of patients from the intensive care unit by Dávila Rodrigues de Lima, Dayane dos Reis Araújo Rocha Holanda, Herbert Kauan Alves Martins, Camilo Reuber de Sousa Soares, Cristina Poliana Rolim Saraiva dos Santos, Viviane Martins da Silva

“…Conclusion: the completion of the Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation tool during the transfer of patients from the Intensive Care Unit to the wards revealed gaps, mainly in fields related to vital signs, invasive devices, and pending care. …”
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Improving older people’s experiences and safety at transitions of care: the PACT mixed-methods study including RCT by Jenni Murray, Ruth Baxter, Jane O’Hara, Laura Sheard, Catherine Hewitt, Natasha Hardicre, Charles Vincent, Eirini Oikonomou, Gerry Richardson, Rosie Shannon, Kalpita Baird, Stephen Brealey, Robbie Foy, Laura Mandefield, Sarah Hampton, Ed Breckin, Lubena Mirza, Alfredo Palacios, Sally Moore, Jayne Marran, Jacqui Elliot, Jane Schofield, Alison Cracknell, Beth Woods, Sarah Cockayne, Thomas Mills, Yvonne Birks, Olivia Joseph, Rebecca Lawton

“…There is some suggestion that interventions that seek to involve patients are most effective, but no definitive evidence. Here we address this gap in understanding. …”
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Prenatal cannabis exposure in the clinic and laboratory: What do we know and where do we need to go? by Lani Cupo, Karen A. Dominguez-Cancino, José Ignacio Nazif-Munoz, M. Mallar Chakravarty

“…A thorough characterization of the life-long impacts is especially urgent for supporting all of these stakeholders in the decision-making process. While studies in humans bring forth the most direct information, it can be difficult to parse the impact of PCE from confounding variables. …”
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Current prevalence of hepatitis delta diagnosis in Valencia, Spain by Enrique Ortega González, María Dolores Ocete Mochón, María Martínez-Roma, Concepción Gimeno Cardona, Neus Gómez Muñoz, Moisés Diago Madrid, Alba Carrodeguas, José Luis González-Sánchez, Marta Plaza de la Torre, Miguel García Deltoro

“…Abstract Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is the most aggressive form of chronic viral hepatitis, yet substantial knowledge gaps exist regarding its epidemiology and optimal diagnostic workflows. …”
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Exploring hepatic stellate cell-driven fibrosis: therapeutic advances and future perspectives by Alka Singh, Ansab Akhtar, Prashant Shukla

“…Due to the complex aetiology and epidemiology of liver fibrosis, most therapies fail in the clinic, and very few drugs have been approved by the US FDA. …”
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Assessing Urban Public Space Quality: A Short Questionnaire Approach by Athina Mela, Evgenia Tousi, George Varelidis

“…Findings show that the majority of respondents prioritize improving the vegetation and lighting of Kaisariani Square, as well as demands for more benches and cultural/art elements. The most important negative experience was the feeling of neglect and lack of cleanliness. …”
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Mapping the landscape of positive and negative organizations in innovation implementation by Diana Machado, Diana Machado, José Pereira, Reginalda José, Ana Palma-Moreira, Manuel Au-Yong-Oliveira, Manuel Au-Yong-Oliveira, Manuel Au-Yong-Oliveira

“…This study aims to analyze how communication practices in positive and negative organizations influence the implementation of innovation, combining a literature review with a bibliometric analysis of international scientific production published between 1997 and 2024.MethodsA total of 132 documents were analyzed, extracted from the Scopus database and processed with the support of VOSviewer software, allowing the identification of publication patterns, authors, and the most relevant journals. …”
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Happiness management and workplace well-being: Evolution, key insights, and future directions. A systematic review by Mario Alberto Salazar-Altamirano, Esthela Galván Vela, Rafael Ravina-Ripoll, Mónica Lorena Sánchez-Limón

“…Positive Psychology and the Job Demands-Resources Model are the most frequently applied theories. However, limited research exists on SMEs and the gig economy, inconsistencies in measurement methods, and a lack of longitudinal studies assessing the long-term impact of workplace happiness. …”
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