Influence of Cow Dung Extract Complemented with Nutrient Solution on the Growth Performance of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) by Abu Raihan, Md. Jahedur Rahman, Chand Sultana Chandni, Sabina Yasmin, Md. Shahajahan Ali, M. Mokbul Hossain

“…Based on these findings, in a hydroponic system, an inorganic nutrient solution combined with organic liquid fertilizer derived from cow dung extract (as an alternative nutrient source) requires further improvements to achieve optimal growth and yield.…”
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Identifying the Dimensions and Components of Virtual Arabic Language Education in Iraq by Abbas Taher Allavi Gharabat, Nasrolah Ghashghaeizadeh, Jalal Shanta Jabir, Faranak mosavi

“…The research collection tool is semi-structured interviews with experts and scholars, whose validity was confirmed by the triangulation method and its reliability was calculated by the agreement coefficient between the two coding methods as 0.81. …”
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Increasing Youth Peer Workers' Impact Through Integration: Peer Worker Perspectives on Best Practice in Youth Mental Health by Rose Singh, Sarah Leung, Vilas Sawrikar, Catherine McHugh, Nan Hu, Oliver Ardill‐Young, Raghu Lingam, Valsamma Eapen, Michael Hodgins, Jackie Curtis

“…ABSTRACT Background Embedding youth peer workers within youth mental health services is critical to integrating the personal lived experience of recovery‐oriented and trauma‐informed approaches in care and helping young people to make sense of the system. However, research into the optimal engagement of youth peer workers is lacking, which limits opportunities for integrating personal lived experience within care. …”
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Adapting the Motion Algorithm of a Smart Building Facade Shade to the Behavioral Pattern of Oxalis Plant for Daylight Control (Case Study: Shiraz City) by Zahra Yarmahmoodi, Tahereh Nasr, Hamed Mozterzadeh

“…Nowadays, designing smart facade shades is considered one of the proposed solutions in this field. However, designing optimal rule-based management systems that simultaneously minimize sunlight exposure, overheating, and energy consumption remains a challenging task for designers. …”
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Comprehensive plant health monitoring: expert-level assessment with spatio-temporal image data by Alvaro Fuentes, Alvaro Fuentes, Syed Ali Asgher, Syed Ali Asgher, Jiuqing Dong, Jiuqing Dong, Yongchae Jeong, Mun Haeng Lee, Taehyun Kim, Sook Yoon, Dong Sun Park, Dong Sun Park

“…To validate the approach, we collected a custom dataset of 12,119 annotated images from 200 tomato plants across three varieties, grown in semi-open greenhouses over multiple cultivation seasons within one year. …”
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Exploring caregiver challenges, digital health technologies, and healthcare support: a qualitative study by Humairah Zainal, Xin Xiaohui, Julian Thumboo, Julian Thumboo, Siang Joo Seah, Low Lian Leng, Low Lian Leng, Low Lian Leng, Fong Kok Yong, Fong Kok Yong

“…Addressing these challenges through training, inclusive design, and equitable access can enhance caregiver resilience and system sustainability in digital health integration.…”
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Condensed phase membrane introduction mass spectrometry: A new frontier for the real-time monitoring of hazardous chemical migration from food contact materials by Maurizio Piergiovanni, Veronica Termopoli, Cristian Maffezzoni, Nicolò Riboni, Viviana Consonni, Federica Bianchi, Monica Mattarozzi, Davide Ballabio, Maria Careri

“…A dedicated MATLAB APP was developed for semi-automated processing of instrumental output. …”
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Exploring current approaches towards patient prioritisation for clinical pharmacy services in UK mental health inpatient care by Fatima Q. Alshaikhmubarak, Richard N. Keers, Petra Brown, Penny J. Lewis

“…Method An electronic national questionnaire was distributed among chief/senior pharmacists within all UK mental health organisations to identify the use of patient prioritisation systems (tools or processes). This was followed by semi-structured interviews with representative members from organisations that responded to the questionnaire and reported using prioritisation systems, and document analysis for prioritisation systems if shared. …”
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Uncovering communication strategies used in language‐discordant consultations with people who are migrants: Qualitative interviews with healthcare providers by Brittany M. C. Chan, Jeanine Suurmond, Julia C. M. vanWeert, Barbara C. Schouten

“…Design Using purposive and snowball sampling, we recruited twenty‐seven Dutch HCPs (Mage = 45.07, SD = 11.46) and conducted semi‐structured interviews to collect qualitative, open‐ended data for identifying the communication strategies used with migrant patients in LDCs. …”
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Thermal performance analysis of magnetohydrodynamic Al2O3-SiO2-TiO2/water ternary hybrid nanofluid in converging and diverging channels with nanoparticle shape effects by C.M. Mohana, B. Rushi Kumar, Sunitha Nagarathnam, I.S. Shivakumara

“…This understanding is crucial for optimizing industrial processes, such as cooling systems and heat exchangers. …”
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The 7-step “P” technique: a novel manual push method for high-quality OCT imaging in severe coronary stenosis by Jincheng Guo, Saiying He, Jia Zhou, Hao Liu, Zixuan Li, Zijing Liu, Senhu Wang, Haotian Wang

“…Image quality was evaluated using a semi-quantitative scoring system to assess the number of quadrants (0–4) in which the vessel walls were clearly visualised.ResultsA total of 1,722 OCT frames were meticulously analysed, with a mean ROI length of 18.99 ± 8.82 mm. …”
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Bridging intentions and outcomes: a program theory approach to residency accreditation standards by Dana Tenne-Fishbain, Yehuda L. Danon, Rachel Nissanholz-Gannot

“…This study examined the clarity, comprehensiveness, adequacy, and validity of current Israeli residency accreditation standards as a case example for evaluating such systems. Methods We conducted a qualitative evaluation study using Program Theory framework to analyse multiple data sources: Supreme Accreditation Board protocols (2014–2023), documents, including standards and questionnaires from 11 purposively sampled specialties, and semi-structured interviews with 28 stakeholders. …”
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CRISPR/Cas genome editing in soybean: challenges and new insights to overcome existing bottlenecks by Nayara Sabrina Freitas-Alves, Clidia E. Moreira-Pinto, Fabiano T.P.K. Távora, Bruno Paes-de-Melo, Fabricio B.M. Arraes, Isabela T. Lourenço-Tessutti, Stéfanie M. Moura, Antonio C. Oliveira, Carolina V. Morgante, Yiping Qi, Maria Fatima Grossi-de-Sa

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The Impact of Inventory Management Innovations on Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Strategies by Szabolcs Szentesi, Gábor Nagy

“…In addition to classical and widely used inventory management mechanisms, many companies also employ mixed or hybrid inventory strategies, which are based on the combination of elements from different systems. In Industry 4.0 manufacturing, determining the inventory levels of raw materials and semi-finished products presents a significant challenge for logistics professionals. …”
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Do women with a history of breast cancer recommend risk-based breast cancer screening? An in-depth interview study by Zi Lin Lim, Freda Giam, Renee Ying Xuan Wong, Jonathan Jun Kit Liow, Keri McCrickerd, Keri McCrickerd, Jingmei Li, Jingmei Li, Jingmei Li

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Feasibility and Mechanical Strength Evaluation of New Customized Implants for Tibial Plateau Fractures Fixation by Meng Li, Mengmeng Hu, Xiaomeng Ren, Yi Gao, Longbo Du, Yu Jiang, Wei Zhang

“…Notably, the study showed that the strength of customized internal fixation systems of γ‐shaped plate was comparable to that of conventional implants. …”
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Evaluation of multisectoral interprofessional collaboration for non-communicable disease management within a municipal setting: a mixed methods study by Salomey Asaah Denkyira, Kwaku Gyamfi Oppong, Daniel Boateng, Joseph Attakorah, Kwame Ohene Buabeng

“…Conclusion The study highlights gaps in collaborative practice between healthcare providers (CPs, HCPs) and NCD patients, notably revealing patient dissatisfaction with the overall inter-professional collaboration, indicating a need for improved communication, bi-directional referral systems, and teamwork to optimize care and improve health outcomes.…”
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Qualitative insights into empathy in medical education: perspectives from students, doctors, and educators by Fan Yang, Fuhao Lei, Yong Li, Tao Yang

“…Practical implications include: designing curricula to cover both empathy types and adding cross-cultural content; using diverse teaching methods and optimizing clinical internships; organizing teacher training and improving teaching skills; establishing a comprehensive evaluation system with timely feedback. …”
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis control in Alta Verapaz (northern Guatemala): evaluating current efforts through stakeholders’ experiences by Renata Mendizábal-Cabrera, Isabel Pérez, Víctor Becerril Montekio, Freddy Pérez, Erick Durán, Mei L. Trueba

“…However, the incidence is increasing and treatment rates are not optimal, suggesting that current efforts are not being effective. …”
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Analysis of alanine aminotransferase screening results in blood donors and quality management measures by ZANG Liang, ZHOU Lei, CHANG Le, WANG Lunan

“…Significant variations in ALT unqualified rates among blood stations suggest that blood collection and supply institutions should emphasize quality management at both the pre-donation screening and laboratory testing stages. Measures such as optimized standardized operating procedures, regular equipment calibration and maintenance, proficiency testing, internal quality control, inter-system comparisons, and enhanced personnel training and evaluation should be implemented to ensure consistent and stable screening results, thereby reducing ALT unqualified rates.…”
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