Design and Validation of an Instrument to Measure the Communication of Bad News for Nurses by Manuel González-Cabrera, Sergio Martínez-Vázquez, Antonio Hernández-Martínez, Rocío Adriana Peinado-Molina, María Antonia Díaz-Ogallar, Juan Miguel Martínez-Galiano

“…<b>Background:</b> There is a notable lack of Communication of Bad News (CBN) training for nurses, along with the absence of validated tools to assess this. …”
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De la classification scientifique des instruments de musique by Judith Dehail

“…It examines how this development is intertwined with the museum, looking into the ways in which the norms that structure the musealisation and the exhibition of objects in the museum have affected the representations of musical instruments, notably by influencing the elaboration of a scientific classification that leaves out the cultural and the musical aspects of the instruments. …”
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Evolution of the EU development policy – from altruism to the interest instrumentalism and beyond by Nikolina Herceg Kolman, Goran Bandov

“…It first gives an overview of the literature, noting it is heavily focused on the solidarity-instrumentalism dichotomy, then follows with analysis on how have major global crises, notably, climate crisis, Covid-19 pandemic, and Ukraine crisis, affected and shaped the EU development policy and its evolution. …”
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A "Smart" Force-Limiting Instrument for Microsurgery: Laboratory and In Vivo Validation. by Hani J Marcus, Christopher J Payne, Ahilan Kailaya-Vasa, Sara Griffiths, James Clark, Guang-Zhong Yang, Ara Darzi, Dipankar Nandi

“…Notably, use of the force-limiting instrument did not significantly impede the surgical workflow as measured by the OSATS score (p >0.1). …”
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Social programs and financial inclusion: instruments of biopolitics in Peru, 2000–2024 by Jose Luis Morales Rocha, Teófilo Lauracio Ticona, Mario Aurelio Coyla Zela, Jarol Teófilo Ramos Rojas, Genciana Serruto Medina, Nakaday Irazema Vargas Torres, Claudia Jessica Lauracio Lope

“…This article analyzes the biopolitical instrumentalization of fiscal policies and financial governmentality in Peru between 2000 and 2024. …”
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Complex primary total knee arthroplasty with constrained condylar knee in post-traumatic arthritis: a retrospective comparison between 3D-printed patient-specific instrumentation a... by Weikun Zheng, Junfen Tang, Junhao Li, Jieying Huang, Jianwei Wang, Wende Xiao, Xinliang Wang

“…This study aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics and operative details of patients undergoing complex primary TKA with constrained condylar knee (CCK) implants following intra- or extra-articular peri-knee fractures and to compare short- to medium-term clinical outcomes between three-dimensional (3D)-printed patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) and conventional instrumentation in these procedures. …”
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Patient-specific instrumentation technology enhances clinical outcomes in total elbow arthroplasty by Changgui Zhang, Hongquan Heng, Shu Deng, Xin Chen, Guangxing Chen, Hao Chen

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate and compare the outcomes of utilizing patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) technology, which incorporates personalized three-dimensional (3D) preoperative planning and customized 3D printing (3DP) osteotomy guides, against those achieved with traditional instruments in total elbow arthroplasty (TEA). …”
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Determinants of the issuance of hybrid securities by insurers from the perspective of IAS 32 by Bruno Paisano, Eduardo Flores, Bruno Meirelles Salotti

“…By examining the determinants of the issuance of hybrid financial instruments, this research provides a nuanced understanding of the decision-making processes within the insurance sector and fills a notable gap in empirical studies.…”
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Evaluating the potential of short-term instrument deployment to improve distributed wind resource assessment by L. M. Sheridan, D. Duplyakin, C. Phillips, H. Tinnesand, H. Tinnesand, R. K. Rai, J. E. Flaherty, L. K. Berg

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Antiseptic and Disinfectant Utilization Patterns at Tlemcen University Hospital Center: A Five-Year Epidemiological Study by Amel Berrached, Hafida Hassaine, Fethi Borsali, Nezha Bereksi Reguig Berber, Amel Chiali, Lamia Boublenza, Ilyes Zatla

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Electrical Diagnosis Techniques for Power Transformers: A Comprehensive Review of Methods, Instrumentation, and Research Challenges by Peter Mwinisin, Alessandro Mingotti, Lorenzo Peretto, Roberto Tinarelli, Mattewos Tefferi

“…It offers a thorough review of electrical diagnostic techniques, detailing the required instrumentation and highlighting key research directions. …”
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Peripheral Neuropathy Instruments for Individuals with Cancer: A COSMIN-Based Systematic Review of Measurement Properties by Silvia Belloni, Arianna Magon, Chiara Giacon, Francesca Savioni, Gianluca Conte, Rosario Caruso, Cristina Arrigoni

“…Evidence quality ranged from “very low” to “moderate”, with notable inconsistencies in the content and structural validity phases of most instruments. …”
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Measuring teacher assessment literacy in digital environments: Development and validation of a scenario-based instrument by Zahra Banitalebi, Masoomeh Estaji, Gavin T. L. Brown

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Evaluation and Comparison of Manual and Mechanical Endodontic Instrumentation Completed by Undergraduate Dental Students on Endodontic Blocks by António Ginjeira, Abayomi O. Baruwa, Karla Baumotte

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Mechanical instrumentation techniques, notably with the PTG system, were significantly faster and more effective in preparation quality. …”
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Investigation of the Ionospheric Effects of the Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024 Using Multi-Instrument Measurements by Aritra Sanyal, Bhuvnesh Brawar, Sovan Kumar Maity, Shreyam Jana, Jean Marie Polard, Peter Newton, George S. Williams, Stelios M. Potirakis, Haris Haralambous, Georgios Balasis, James Brundell, Pradipta Panchadhyayee, Abhirup Datta, Ajeet K. Maurya, Saibal Ray, Sudipta Sasmal

“…We compute vertical TEC (<i>VTEC</i>) alongside temporal variations in the VLF signal amplitude and phase to elucidate the ionosphere’s response. Notably, the IGS station data reveal a decrease in <i>VTEC</i> during the partial and total solar eclipse phases, signifying a reduction in ionization. …”
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Making Good Economies with Bad Economic Instruments: A brief history of wind power’s changing economies by José Ossandón, Trine Pallesen, Peter Karnøe, Susse Georg

“…The comparative inspection shows wind power's notable shifts in what we call its actantial status: the same character appears as a very different kind of agent in the very different good economies for wind power portrayed by the instruments. …”
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Responsiveness and clinical utility of PROMIS instruments in pediatric Crohn's disease: insights from a longitudinal study by Sara Azevedo, Sara Azevedo, Maria Miguel Oliveira, Maria Miguel Oliveira, Paulo Nogueira, Paulo Nogueira, Paulo Nogueira, Ana Isabel Lopes, Ana Isabel Lopes

“…Globally, the study demonstrated significant and clinically relevant changes in multiple PROMIS measures, confirming their responsiveness to changes in disease activity.ConclusionPROMIS instruments are clinically useful in managing pediatric CD, providing valuable insights into global health and quality of life. …”
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How Useful Are Instrumental Examinations in Newly Diagnosed Children with ASD? Insights from Real-World Practice by Marilia Barbosa de Matos, Vittoria Vendrametto, Federica Molaschi, Federica Graziano, Martina Vacchetti, Barbara Svevi, Benedetto Vitiello, Daniele Marcotulli, Giuliana Delia, Franco Fioretto, Andrea Martinuzzi, Chiara Davico

“…In the retrospective study, instrumental tests revealed a low rate of clinically significant findings. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Based Polyurea Derived from Liquefied Wood of Wooden Musical Instrument Offcuts by Go Masuda, Christian Ebere Enyoh, Weiqian Wang, Miho Suzuki, Yu Honda, Qingyue Wang

“…During the manufacturing of wooden musical instruments, offcut wood pieces are inevitably generated. …”
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Instrument-supported gait analysis characterizes gait domain changes in patients with suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus by Carolin Semmler, Veronika Wunderle, Taylan D. Kuzu, Oezguer A. Onur, Christian Grefkes, Michael T. Barbe, Gereon R. Fink, Peter H. Weiss

“…Interpretation This study confirmed the clinical utility of the 20% gait velocity improvement criterion for differentiating responders and non-responders in a cohort of patients with mostly probable iNPH, in whom clinical parameters alone were insufficient for classification. Notably, instrument-supported gait analysis validated this criterion by providing a more comprehensive characterization of gait disturbances compared to the 10 m walk test. …”
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