Caesarean section rates and indications in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The case of Mbandaka City by Patrick Bongbanga Mundembe, Roger Mwimba Mbungu, Félicien Kandolo Tshimungu, Jules Moti Kangite, Jean Claude Efoloko Likulu, Guillin Boboko Bikoko, Monizi Mawunu, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua

“…However, the increasing number of both scheduled and emergency CS procedures has led to concerns about the potential overuse of this technique. …”
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Fluoroquinolones for Dermatologists: A Practical Guide to Clinical Use and Risk Management by Samer Wahood, Omar Alani, Iyla Draw, Lara Shqair, David Wang, Christopher G. Bunick, Giovanni Damiani, Jonathan D. Ho, Sabine Obagi, Hossein Akbarialiabad, Fabrizio Galimberti, Mahmoud Ghannoum, Ayman Grada

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The Old Order Of Captivity Of Sin And Death: A Man Before Coming Of Christ by Wojciech Misztal

“…$is, expressed by them, being God’s Word, refers not only to people living in the Apostle’s time. It concerns people of all times. It concerns us also. …”
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Telehealth to increase healthcare access; perspectives of people who use drugs by Zoi Papalamprakopoulou, Elisavet Ntagianta, Vasiliki Triantafyllou, George Kalamitsis, Arpan Dharia, Suzanne S. Dickerson, Angelos Hatzakis, Andrew H. Talal

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Perceptions of Executive Decision Makers on Using Social Media in Effective Health Communication: Qualitative Study by Norah Abdullah Alanazi, Alia Mohammed Almoajel, Shabana Tharkar, Khalid Almutairi, Farha Nazir Ahmad Mohamad, Bader Saud Talak Almatairi

“…However, there are important concerns about the decision makers’ perceptions of the evolving role of social media in health promotion and education campaigns. …”
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Wearable Devices for Training and Patient Monitoring: A Comprehensive Review by Magdalena Kajzar

“…The use of wearable technologies has shown promise in improving training and health outcomes by providing continuous monitoring, personalized care, and enhanced training programs. However, challenges such as data accuracy, privacy concerns, and integration with healthcare systems must be addressed and present opportunities for future advancements. …”
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A critical analysis of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examination experience by Malcolm M MacFarlane

“…As the RCPSC accredits PGME programs, these programs are structured to meet the RCPSC Competence by Design model and their CanMEDS roles. …”
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Impact of entrepreneurship education on youth unemployment in South Africa by Anathi Beauty Mabungela, Denver Davids

“…The South African government has recently disclosed many corporate interventions, including policies, programs, and initiatives, as part of its strategy to resolve these socioeconomic concerns. …”
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Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Library Information Literacy Education: A Scoping Review by Fan YUAN, Jia LI

“…However, the study also identifies several critical challenges, including concerns about data accuracy concerns, inherent algorithmic biases, risks to academic integrity, and the potential weakening of independent thinking skills due to over-reliance on AI systems. …”
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Student and Physician Views of How the Dobbs Decision Affects Training and Practice Location Preferences: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Morgan S Levy, Simone A Bernstein, Sarah M McNeilly, Abigail Liberty, Shira Fishbach, Shikha Jain, Jessica A Gold, Vineet M Arora

“…Notably, it is already beginning to impact practice location preferences of US health care workers, evidenced by declining application rates to residency programs in abortion-restrictive states since 2022. …”
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Were COVID pedestrian streets good for business? Evidence from interviews and surveys from across the US by Hayden Andersen, Dillon Fitch, Susan Handy

“…This study addressed three questions about these programs for businesses located on a pedestrian street: 1) what factors influenced their feelings about the program; 2) what concerns did businesses located on pedestrian streets have; and 3) how did the pedestrian street program impact a business’s revenue as compared to other businesses in the area on streets that did not close. …”
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The chore of virtual ethnography: reflections on observation and sample by Rebeca Beatriz Cena, Andrea Dettano

“…The recipients of these interventions have found themselves in Facebook Groups, sharing doubts and concerns about access to the programs. These environments have concentrated a massive number of participants and daily interactions, making their observation relevant. …”
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“What an eye-opener” – a qualitative study of vulnerable citizens participating in a municipality-based intervention by Pia Maria Ilvig, Michaela Kjær, Dorrie Jones, Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen, Lotte Nygaard Andersen

“…Furthermore, balancing between demands and resources was challenging, also leading to uncertainty and identity conflicts that contributed to the participants’ concerns about re-entering the workforce. The program enabled the participants to develop social skills and trust which contributed to providing the participants with confidence, individually-tailored-possibilities for developing new competencies and courage; thus, facilitating their recovery process.…”
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Comparison of Multi-Tracked Running Gears in Terms of Obstacle Negotiation Capabilities by Daniela Szpaczyńska, Mirosław Przybysz, Tomasz Muszyński

“…This paper concerns lightweight—up to 800 kg—UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), where multi-tracked running gears are used to improve the obstacle negotiation performance. …”
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Fill the gap between traditional and new era: The medical educational reform in Taiwan by Wei-Chun Cheng, Tsung-Ying Chen, Ming-Shinn Lee

“…The situation has aroused concerns and discussions among medical professionals and educators for a new medical education program. …”
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Decline in the Reform of Law Teaching? The impact of policy reforms in tertiary education by Vivienne Brand

“…In an article highlighting a number of problems with regard to the way in which centralised equity policy has been implemented in Australian universities, Eleanor Ramsey has noted the lack of equity programs directed at participation- based issues. In particular she comments that programs which target the content of courses, and the pedagogy of those who teach them, are rare. …”
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Comparing Academic Performance of Elementary Education Majors in General Education Science Courses. by Ryan S Nixon, Elizabeth Gibbons Bailey

“…These findings assuage some concerns about the impact of general education courses on elementary education majors and suggest that elementary education programs seeking to provide a specialized science course may want to prioritize a course in physical science.…”
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Démarche participative d’élaboration d’un programme générique de préparation au mariage à l’Église maronite au Liban by Aline Khalil, Houwayda Matta

“…It leaves it up to the participants to adapt it according to their expertise and resources.Conclusion: Research highlights the importance of premarital preparation for contemporary couples, while stressing the importance of addressing their needs and concerns.Contributions: To offer a marriage preparation program that is adapted to the needs of contemporary couples and that incorporates motivational strategies to encourage their active commitment, and thus enhance their responsibility for the success of their marriage.…”
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What affects Japanese students’ initial interests in studying abroad? Empirical analysis on the complex nature of determinants by Chika Yamamoto Rosenbaum, Nami Iwaki, Yoko Tatsumi, J. Weston Jamison

“…Using a generalized ordered logit model, this paper demonstrates the complex nature of how these determinants affect different levels of students’ interest in study abroad programs. Consistent with the literature on the determinants of students’ decisions to study abroad, our analysis finds that factors such as gender, global experience, future career prospects, perceived benefits, and concerns affect Japanese students’ initial interest in doing so. …”
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The impact of dental assistants in modern oral healthcare: A literature review by Maryam Y. Alnasser, Samar Alsuliman, Dalia M. AlYami

“…Addressing ergonomic challenges and developing structured professional growth programs will further enhance their roles in dental healthcare.…”
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