Multidisciplinary Scientific Cruises for Environmental Characterization in the Santos Basin – Methods and Sampling Design by Daniel L. Moreira, Adriana G. Dalto, Alberto G. Figueiredo Jr Figueiredo Jr, Aline M. Valerio, Amalia M. S. Detoni, Ana C. T. Bonecker, Camila N. Signori, Cláudia Namiki, Dalton K. Sasaki, Daniel V. Pupo, Danilo A. Silva, Deborah S. Kutner, Diana C. Duque-Castaño, Eduardo H. Marcon, Fabiana D. C. Gallotta, Fabiana S. Paula, Fabiane Gallucci, Gabriela C. F. Roque, Giulia S. Campos, Gustavo Fonseca, Gustavo Mattos, Helena P. Lavrado, Ilson C. A. da Silveira, Jessica O. Costa, João R. dos Santos Filho, Juliane C. Carneiro, Julio C.F. Moreira, Laura Rozo, Leandro F.M. Araujo, Letícia Lazzari, Letícia O. da Silva, Luan S. Michelazzo, Luciano F. Fernandes, Marcelo Dottori, Marcus A. G. de Araújo Jr., Mateus G. Chuqui, Milena Ceccopieri, Milton Borges-Silva, Milton Kampel, Natascha M. Bergo, Paulo V. M. Silva, Pedro M. Tura, Rafael B. de Moura, Renato G. Romano, Renato P. Martins, Renato S. Carreira, Rodrigo G.A. Toledo, Sérgio L.C. Bonecker, Sibelle T. Disaró, Silvana V. Rodrigues, Thais N. Corbisier, Thaisa M. Vicente, Vitor G. de Paiva, Vivian H. Pellizari, Wellington C. Belo, Frederico P. Brandini, Silvia H.M Sousa

“…For the pelagic system, 60 stations were selected to investigate the plankton community, ranging in size from pico- to macroplankton, through vertical, horizontal, and oblique net hauls (20, 200, and 500 μm mesh size), as well as 25 biogeochemical parameters collected with an aid of a CTD-rosette sampler. …”
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A qualitative study to understand the facilitators of and barriers to retention in care to the national PMTCT Option B+ programme in Uganda. by Charity Kyomugisha-Nuwagaba, Rachel King, Rose Baryamutuma, Simon Muhumuza, Linda N Kisakye, William Bazeyo, Evelyn Akello

“…Identifying and understanding the reasons for dropping out of care among mothers enrolled in the Option B+ program among those who were retained and those who dropped out is key to inform policy and program practice.…”
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Facilitators, barriers and acceptability of malaria reactive surveillance and response strategies in Vietnam: a mixed-methods study by Paul A Agius, Win Htike, Freya J I Fowkes, Nilar Aye Tun, Win Han Oo, Nguyen Xuan Thang, Ngo Thi Van Anh, Ngo Duc Thang, Dinh Son Ha, Bui Thi Luan, Vu Tuan Anh, Nguyen Ha Nam, May Chan Oo, Kaung Myat Thu, Kaung Myat Khant, Ei Phyu Htwe, Katherine O'Flaherty

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Wildlife, fire, and forestry: Understanding the spatial and temporal relationships between caribou habitat and disturbance by Ian N. Best, Leonie Brown, Che Elkin, Laura Finnegan, Cameron J.R. McClelland, Chris J. Johnson

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Sustainable waste management strategies for multilayer plastic in Indonesia by Mayrianti Annisa Anwar, Suprihatin Suprihatin, Nugroho Adi Sasongko, Mukhamad Najib, Bono Pranoto, Irman Firmansyah, Erni Septiarsi Soekotjo

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Family Perceptions of Palliative Care for Advanced-Stage Cancer Patients at Home by Mariam Dasat, Sigit Mulyono, Uswatul Khasanah, Stepanus Maman Hermawan

“…The study adopted a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach based on in-depth interviews with six participants. The main theme that emerged was family perceptions of participation in palliative care programs for cancer patients at home. …”
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Abuse and its associated factors among elderly population of Kamalamai Municipality of Sindhuli District, Nepal. by Jwala Subedi, Deepak Kumar Yadav, Paras Kumar Pokharel, Samyog Uprety, Birendra Kumar Yadav, Anisha K C, Sheetal Bhandari, Samiksha Baral

“…These initiatives aim to control and reduce the incidence of elder abuse and ensure comprehensive well-being of elderly population.…”
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Role of haptic feedback technologies and novel engineering developments for surgical training and robot-assisted surgery by Imán Laga Boul-Atarass, Imán Laga Boul-Atarass, Mercedes Rubio Manzanares Dorado, Andrés Padillo-Eguía, Jesús Racero-Moreno, Ignacio Eguía-Salinas, Sheila Pereira-Arenas, Sheila Pereira-Arenas, Rosa María Jiménez-Rodríguez, Javier Padillo-Ruiz, Javier Padillo-Ruiz

“…In addition to this, the advances in robotic engineering in the last few years have contributed to the increase in the number of robotic and tele-operated interventions, providing surgeons with fewer hand tremors and increased depth perception during surgery. However, currently, both techniques are totally or partially devoid of haptic feedback. …”
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Effects of systemic administration of the retinoid Isotretinoin on bone tissue: A narrative literature review by Maria Júlia Bento Martins Parreira, Bruna Trazzi Pagani, Matheus Bento Medeiros Moscatel, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Carlos Henrique Bertoni Reis, Beatriz Flávia de Moraes Trazzi, Acácio Fuziy, Rogerio Leone Buchaim

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Dual threat: Susceptibility mechanisms and treatment strategies for COVID-19 and bacterial co-infections by Keda Chen, Ruiqi Weng, Jiaxuan Li, Hao Wu, Xiaotian Tie, Hongyu Li, Yuanyuan Zhang

“…This review offers an in-depth examination of the mechanisms underlying susceptibility and associated clinical features, and treatment strategies associated with bacterial co-infections in COVID-19 patients. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 on routine child immunisation in South Africa by Sangiwe Moyo, Anushka Ashok, Laura Myers, Rebecca Nyankieya, Saransh Sharma, Ram Prasad

“…Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted immunisation programs worldwide, reversing gains that had brought vaccine-preventable diseases largely under control. …”
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Implementasi Kebijakan Perwali Surabaya Nomor 17 Tahun 2018 Tentang Penyelenggaraan Hari Bebas Kendaraan Bermotor by Enggar Rahayu Putri, Nihayatus Sholichah

“…The researcher used a type of qualitative descriptive research which then carried out Data Collection Techniques with Observation, in-depth interviews, and Documentation that could help to answer all the problems that the researcher made. …”
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Using normalisation process theory (NPT) to explore implementation of the maternal perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) policy in Uganda: a reflection by David Roger Walugembe, Katrina Plamondon, Frank Kaharuza, Peter Waiswa, Lloy Wylie, Nadine Wathen, Anita Kothari

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Statistical analysis of the use of digital technologies in organizations: regional aspect by V. G. Minashkin, P. E. Prokhorov

“…This approach expands the possibilities for an in-depth quantitative description of the processes occurring in the field of digital trading. …”
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Simulation of sediment accumulation for the river watershed using SWAT software: A case study on Ahar Chai river watershed in northwest of Iran by Anis Shafinezhad, Yousef Hasanzadeh, Sayed Saeed Rasinezami

“…Notably, the influence of vegetation covers on sediment yield, as well as the importance of high-quality, region-specific data for model calibration, are key findings. …”
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Selfie consents, remote rapport, and Zoom debriefings: collecting qualitative data amid a pandemic in four resource-constrained settings by Anjali Sharma, Shannon McMahon, Mark Donald C Reñosa, Chanda Mwamba, Ankita Meghani, Nora S West, Shreya Hariyani, William Ddaaki, Laura K Beres

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Over-the-counter procured emergency contraception among undergraduate students in a public University in Ghana by Fred Yao Gbagbo

“…A structured questionnaire and in-depth interview guide designed by the author were used for data collection during the University’s 2021/2022 Academic year. …”
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Recommendations for the effective use of T-cell–redirecting therapies: a Canadian consensus statement by Guido Lancman, Kevin Song, Darrell White, Tina Crosbie, Ismail Sharif, Marianne Emond, Muhammad Saleem Raza, Martine Elias, Rayan Kaedbey, Michael P. Chu

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Nationwide conflict damage mapping with interferometric synthetic aperture radar: A study of the 2022 Russia–Ukraine conflict by Corey Scher, Jamon Van Den Hoek

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A Qualitative Study on the Supportive Care Needs Preferences of Older Colorectal Cancer Patients: Insights from Patient Experiences by Li X, Wu L, Zhang M, Yao L, Zhou N, Li Y, Song X, Zhou H, Song A, Zhou J

“…Additionally, addressing their emotional well-being is crucial, and effective social assistance should be offered to facilitate their reintegration into society.Keywords: older people, care, colorectal cancer, qualitative research…”
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