Relapse prevention group therapy via video-conferencing for substance use disorder: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial in Indonesia by Tomohiro Shinozaki, Ryota Sakamoto, Toshihiko Matsumoto, Chika Yamada, Kristiana Siste, Enjeline Hanafi, Youdiil Ophinni, Evania Beatrice, Vania Rafelia, Peter Alison, Albert Limawan

“…A standardised therapeutic option for SUD with potential for widespread implementation is required, yet evidence-based data in the country are scarce. …”
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Effect of non-invasive rhythm control on outcomes in patients with first diagnosed atrial fibrillation presenting to an emergency department by Christian Salbach, Mustafa Yildirim, Hauke Hund, Matthias Müller-Hennessen, Norbert Frey, Hugo Anton Katus, Evangelos Giannitsis, Barbara Ruth Milles

“…Further prospective research is needed to validate this hypothesis. Trial registration The trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05995561.…”
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Timely short-term specialised palliative home care for older people with frailty and their family: a mixed-methods pilot randomised controlled trial and process evaluation by Lieve Van den Block, Kim de Nooijer, Lara Pivodic, Peter Pype, Nele Van Den Noortgate, Rose Miranda, Kim Eecloo, Stefanie De Buyser, Aurelie Joos, Katlijn Van Mulders

“…Ensuring timely access requires efforts beyond timely referral alone, and implies profound organisational and cultural change.Trial registration number ISRCTN39282347.…”
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Reablement in Residential Aged Care (Re-RAC): study protocol for a multi-center pragmatic randomized controlled open-label trial by Anna Philipson, Mialinn Arvidsson Lindvall, Cecilia Pettersson, Lena Strålman, Kajsa Lidström Holmqvist

“…Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT06793501 . Registered on 20 January 2025.…”
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Safer Baby Bundle intervention for reducing perinatal mortality in Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study by Mesfin Tadese, Saba Desta Tessema, Solomon Hailemeskel, Alemayehu Moges, Michael Amera Tizazu, Getnet Mitike Kassie

“…Further implementation research to identify causal effects and assess feasibility in Ethiopia and other low-income and middle-income countries is crucial.Trial registration number https://pactr.samrc.ac.za, PACTR202503889654904.…”
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Understanding the uptake of virtual care for first and return outpatient appointments in child and adolescent mental health services: a mixed-methods study by Leslie Anne Campbell, Sharon E Clark, Jill Chorney, Debbie Emberly, NJ Carrey, Alexa Bagnell, Jaime Blenus, Miriam Daneff, John Charles Campbell

“…Interview data were coded according to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and examined for patterns of similarity or divergence across data sources, respondents or other relevant characteristics.Setting Child and adolescent outpatient mental health service, Nova Scotia, Canada.Participants IWK Health clinicians and staff who had participated in virtual mental healthcare following its implementation in March 2020 and clients (aged 12–18 years) and caregivers of clients (aged 3–18 years) who had received treatment from an IWK outpatient clinic between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2022 (n=1300). …”
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Association of Device‐Measured Habitual Sedentary Activity and Standing Posture With Blood Pressure and Hypertension in Danish Adults: The Lolland‐Falster Health Study by Sofie Rath Mortensen, Jan Christian Brønd, Therese Lockenwitz Petersen, Randi Jepsen, Fernando Domínguez‐Navarro, Søren T. Skou, Anders Grøntved

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Development and usability testing of a multifaceted intervention to reduce low-value injury care by Mélanie Bérubé, Alexandra Lapierre, Michael Sykes, Jeremy Grimshaw, Alexis F. Turgeon, François Lauzier, Monica Taljaard, Henry Thomas Stelfox, Holly Witteman, Simon Berthelot, Éric Mercier, Catherine Gonthier, Jérôme Paquet, Robert Fowler, Natalie Yanchar, Barbara Haas, Paule Lessard-Bonaventure, Patrick Archambault, Belinda Gabbe, Jason R. Guertin, Yougdong Ouyang, Lynne Moore, the Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium

“…Methods We used the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change tool as theoretical foundations to identify barriers and facilitators, and strategies for the reduction of low-value practices. …”
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The application of resilience assessment grid in healthcare: A scoping review. by Mariam Safi, Bettina Ravnborg Thude, Frans Brandt, Robyn Clay-Williams

“…Open Science Framework [Registration-DOI. 10.17605/OSF.IO/GTCZ3].<h4>Results</h4>Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Infant Motor Profile (IMP): A scoping review protocol. by Luiza Ribeiro Machado, Carolina Fioroni Ribeiro da Silva, Mijna Hadders-Algra, Eloisa Tudella

“…<h4>Scoping review protocol registration</h4>This scoping review protocol has been registered at Open Science Framework (OSF) (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/4HYKZ).…”
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STRATEGY OF SME’s DEVELOPMENT IN INDUSTRY AND ENGINEERING by DARYA LEGEZA, YANA SOKIL, TETIANA KULISH

“…Study of business activity of SMEs and justification of results from the strategy implementation bases on eight elements. Mission, Model, Market, Moment, Men, Machinery, Materials, Money. …”
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Methods of party and state organs in the closure of Russian orthodox churches in the Crimea in the period of 1948–1961 and attempts to counteract them by archbishop Luka (Voino-Yas... by Ioann Shimon

“…Priests were harassed, removed from registration, and deprived of the opportunity to preach. …”
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Introducing a mindfulness-based intervention in school curriculum to 16–24-year-olds. A nationwide cluster-randomized trial by Lise Juul, Morten Frydenberg, Emilie Hasager Bonde, Michelle Sand Beck, Katinka Goetzsche, Susanne Bruggisser, Lone Overby Fjorback

“…Abstract The aim was to assess the effectiveness of an intervention comprising a teacher-training program and the implementation of a ten-session mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in regular classroom teaching for 16- to 24-year-old students in Denmark. …”
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Peculiarities of ukrainian business entering international markets markets under the influence of military risks by T.Yu. Melnyk

“…Based on an analysis of trends, risks, and advantages, as well as real examples of Ukrainian companies, the article substantiates the key steps in preparing businesses for entering foreign markets. Gradual implementation of these steps will help achieve the set goals and success on the international stage.…”
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The effect of an educational program on the knowledge and practices of diabetic patients regarding sharps waste disposal at home by Hossam Mohamed Hassan Soliman, Aleya Hanafy El-Zoka, Ebtisam Mohamed Fetohy, Mohamed Fakhry Hussein

“…These findings suggest that educational programs can effectively increase diabetic patients’ knowledge and improve their sharps waste disposal practices. Clinical trial registration number: PACTR202310841894237. Date: 05 October 2023, “retrospectively registered”.…”
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Virtual reality for stress management and burnout reduction in nursing: A systematic review protocol. by Ravi Shankar, Fiona Devi Siva Kumar, Anjali Bundele, Amartya Mukhopadhyay

“…Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42024604179.…”
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Systematic review protocol of yoga therapy as a modality in occupational therapy practice for adults experiencing mood disorders by Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Candice Crooks, Helena Toolsiedas, Alicia McDougall

“…The completed manuscript will be submitted in a peer-reviewed journal for publication.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021283157…”
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Trustworthy Reputation for Federated Learning in O-RAN Using Blockchain and Smart Contracts by Farhana Javed, Josep Mangues-Bafalluy, Engin Zeydan, Luis Blanco

“…Smart contracts automate critical tasks-such as participant registration, model update verification, and reputation scoring-ensuring that data inputs directly influence accountability in a tamper-proof, transparent manner. …”
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Screening for Hypertension in adolescents living with HIV: Protocol for a cluster randomized trial to improve guideline adherence. by Raphael Adu-Gyamfi, Juliana Enos, Kwame Yeboah, Veronika Shabanova, Nicola Hawley, Deda Alangea Ogum, Adwoa Agyei Nkansah, Elijah Paintsil, Kwasi Torpey

“…<h4>Implications of findings</h4>This study will generate evidence on the effectiveness of a multicomponent theory-based intervention for improving the implementation of clinical practice guidelines.<h4>Trial registration</h4>PACTR202205641023383.…”
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Mental health services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in high-income countries: protocol for a rapid review by Yu Fu, Dawn Craig, Ge Yu

“…Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions to mental health services, forcing the rapid implementation of alternative ways of delivering services alongside a greater immediate, and continuously growing, demand across those services. …”
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