Effective Governance Frameworks for Sustainable Infrastructure Insights from Successful Projects by Mohd Saidin Misnan, Ubaldo Comite, Ederson de los Trino Tapia, Tan Huu Nguyen, Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan, Ihsan Noor

“…The research proves that multi-stakeholder alliances and public-private agreements serve as fundamental elements which drive up achievement rates. The outcomes of projects strongly depend on decision-making approaches which combine inclusivity with transparency because these elements build trust between stakeholders and increase their commitment. …”
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A systematic review of individual and contextual factors affecting ART initiation, adherence, and retention for HIV-infected pregnant and postpartum women. by Ian Hodgson, Mary L Plummer, Sarah N Konopka, Christopher J Colvin, Edna Jonas, Jennifer Albertini, Anouk Amzel, Karen P Fogg

“…Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is effective in improving outcomes among HIV-infected pregnant and postpartum women, yet rates of initiation, adherence, and retention remain low. …”
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Beyond the microscope: integrating inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility principles in immunology education through the IDE-A rubric by Claudette P. Davis, Erika Lorenzana Del Villar, Sumali Pandey, Ekaterini Papadopoulou, Zemirah Ngow, Cynthia A. Wenner

“…To address this gap, the authors developed and tested the IDE-A rubric and assessed a sample of immunology textbooks, widely used at both undergraduate and graduate levels, to evaluate the rubric’s utility. Each textbook was rated on the overall commitment to the principles of the IDE-A framework, assessing the extent to which the textbook authors and publishers make a concerted effort to address these principles in the introduction, preface, and/or overall framing of the content. …”
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Evaluating the impact of a community health worker training program by Kevin Crawford, Sarah Febres Cordero, Susan Brasher, Lalita Kaligotla, Quyen Phan, Laika Steiger, Roxana Chicas, Anne Spaulding, Beth Ann Swan

“…Participants expressed a strong sense of preparedness and commitment to their roles, emphasizing the need for sustained investment in CHW development, including long-term support and recognition. …”
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Perceived costs and benefits of companion dog keeping based on a convenience sample of dog owners by Laura Gillet, Borbála Turcsán, Eniko Kubinyi

“…Quantitative results showed that owners rated the short lifespan of dogs as the most negative aspect, while the belief that dogs brighten their lives was rated most positively. …”
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Perceptions and experiences of healthcare professionals of implementing the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act in England during the Covid-19 pandemic by Mustafa Al-Haboubi, Leah McLaughlin, Lorraine Williams, Jane Noyes, Stephen O’Neill, Paul Boadu, Jennifer Bostock, Nicholas Mays

“…Staff received routine donor audit data suggesting the law was yet to make a difference to consent rates, reducing their enthusiasm and commitment. …”
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Adherence to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During COVID-19: A Retrospective Study by Nicole P. Jenkins, Gregory W. Vurture, Amber Wai-San Chan, Stephanie Sansone, Nina Jacobson, Scott W. Smilen

“…A total of 173 women met the inclusion criteria (93 pre-pandemic vs. 80 pandemic). The PFPT adherence rates were similar between the pre-pandemic and pandemic groups (20.0% vs. 18.8%, <i>p</i> = 0.85). …”
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Pertussis vaccine effectiveness following country-wide implementation of a hexavalent acellular pertussis immunization schedule in infants and children in Panama by Arlene E. Calvo, Andrea G. Tristán Urrutia, Juan C. Vargas-Zambrano, Humberto López Castillo

“…Despite high pediatric vaccination coverage rates (VCRs), pertussis incidence has increased worldwide, including in several countries in Latin America in the last two decades. …”
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Early Warning Model and Currency Crisis in the Iranian Economy A Probit Approach by Mohammadjavad Khosrosereshki, Yavar Dashtbany

“…Aim and Introduction In managed floating exchange rate systems, one of the important issues facing monetary policymakers is defining the exchange rate corridor and committing to it. …”
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Breastfeeding transition in Oman: A generation shift or a product of social development? A qualitative study on three generations of Omani mothers. by Atika Khalaf, Rebecca Mathew, Pernilla Ny

“…By addressing these challenges, societal institutions can contribute to achieving higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health outcomes in Oman.…”
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Camaraderie: Profession-Specific Facilitated Small Groups to Improve Well-Being in Health Care by Megan Furnari, MD, Sean P.M. Rice, PhD, Alexis C. Jaggers, BA, Abigail Lenhart, MD, Marie V. Soller, MD

“…Results: After completing the 6 sessions, 72.5% of intervention participants reported attending 5 or 6 of the 6 sessions, and 86.0% rated the facilitation as above average or highest value. …”
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Changing patterns in marriage choice and related health risk in the Pakistani heritage community in Bradford UK: a qualitative study. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approve... by Shahid Islam, Vishal Sharma, Rifat Razaq, Zuneera Khurshid, Alice Cunningham, Neil Small

“…Results There was agreement that rates of consanguinity were declining. Older group members were concerned this might indicate a shift away from tradition and damage community cohesion. …”
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Trust in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evaluation of the quality of education of students and teachers of Russian universities by A. G. Tyurikov, D. A. Kunizheva, E. V. Frolova, O. V. Rogach

“…Meanwhile, students’ preferences demonstrate a commitment to the traditional form of education. The factors that shape the readiness of students for distance education (course of study, budget/contract form, direction of training) are identified. …”
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The impact of extended reality cognitive behavioral therapy on mental disorders among children and youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Madeline Li, Jamin Patel, Tarun Reddy Katapally

“…<h4>Background</h4>The prevalence of mental disorders among children and youth has significantly increased, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders globally. …”
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Institutional priorities and student engagement: a multi-stakeholder analysis of physical education in Israel by Ali Alayan, Ahmad Salhab, Paz Carmel, Ronit Ahdut HaCohen

“…Instrument reliability was confirmed via Cronbach's alpha coefficients (≥0.70), and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests.ResultsAlthough 83% of students rated PE as equally important as other academic subjects, 70.7% reported receiving only one hour per week. …”
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INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS by Viktoriia М. Sbitenkova

“…These challenges are balanced by the country’s commitment to sustainability and the green economy, which opens up new investment opportunities in renewable energy and sustainable technologies. …”
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Changing patterns in marriage choice and related health risk in the Pakistani heritage community in Bradford UK: a qualitative study. [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approve... by Shahid Islam, Vishal Sharma, Rifat Razaq, Zuneera Khurshid, Alice Cunningham, Neil Small

“…Results There was agreement that rates of consanguinity were declining. Older group members were concerned this might indicate a shift from tradition and damage community cohesion. …”
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Building trusting relationships in teams to support evidence use and implementation in human services: feasibility and acceptability of a training and coaching approach by Allison Metz, Todd M. Jensen, Lacy Dicharry, Amanda B. Farley

“…Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants.ResultsSixteen individuals participated in the program, consisting of a kick-off training event, five monthly training modules, and five monthly coaching sessions with implementation team leads. Session attendance rates and self-reported satisfaction highlight the general feasibility and acceptability of the training and coaching approach. …”
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When do employees feel isolated when working from home? Longitudinal trajectories, antecedents and outcomes of workplace isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic by Ilona Efimov, Annika Krick, Volker Harth, Jörg Felfe, Stefanie Mache

“…Regarding differences, highest commitment was identified among individuals displaying low WFH intensity (profile 2), whereas highest self-rated performance was prevalent among individuals experiencing low workplace isolation (profile 1).DiscussionApplying GCA and LPA in this line of research is novel and adds to the understanding of both between-and within-effects of workplace isolation and WFH intensity. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and spread of New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase (NDM) in Italy: A call for policymakers by Gabriella Nucera

“…Low-quality medicines, wrong prescriptions and poor infection prevention and control, as well as lack of government commitment and poor surveillance are also hindering the control of antimicrobial drug resistance [1, 3]. …”