Students’ motives for enrolling in the master of nursing program in Croatia despite degree recognition uncertainties: a cross-sectional study by Andrea Vuksa, Vesna Mijoc, Ivica Matic, Marta Civljak, Marin Cargo, Snježana Cukljek, Kata Ivanisevic, Mario Marendic, Zrinka Puharic, Natasa Skitarelic, Sanja Zoranic, Marijana Neuberg, Dijana Majstorovic, Alen Brecek, Ivana Barac, Livia Puljak

“…Among BN students, 39% intended to enrol in MN studies, citing personal and professional development as key motives. Most BN and MN students, while cognizant of the limited MN-recognized roles, were primarily motivated to enrol in MN programs to deepen knowledge (94%) and advance career opportunities. …”
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Performance characteristics and potential public health impact of improved pre-erythrocytic malaria vaccines targeting childhood burden. by Josephine Malinga, Lydia Braunack-Mayer, Thiery Masserey, Aurélien Cavelan, Daniel Chandramohan, Alassane Dicko, Jean-Bosco Ouédraogo, Sherrie L Kelly, Epke A Le Rutte, Narimane Nekkab, Melissa A Penny

“…New malaria vaccine development builds on groundbreaking recommendations and roll-out of two approved pre-erythrocytic vaccines (PEVs); RTS,S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M. …”
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Alzheimer's disease drug development pipeline: 2019 by Jeffrey Cummings, Garam Lee, Aaron Ritter, Marwan Sabbagh, Kate Zhong

“…Abstract Introduction Alzheimer's disease (AD) has few available treatments, and there is a high rate of failure in AD drug development programs. Study of the AD drug development pipeline can provide insight into the evolution of drug development and how best to optimize development practices. …”
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ARMSprimer3: An open-source primer design Python program for amplification refractory mutation system PCR (ARMS-PCR) by Jingwen Guo, Jeremy Grojean, Huazhang Guo

“…We developed ARMSprimer3, a Python program to automate the ARMS-PCR primer design process. …”
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Study protocol for a multi-session randomized sham-controlled trial of PCC- and amygdala-targeted neurofeedback for the treatment of PTSD by Jonathan M. Lieberman, Ruth A. Lanius, Jean Théberge, Benicio N. Frey, Paul A. Frewen, Frank Scharnowski, David Steyrl, Tomas Ros, Maria Densmore, Emma Tassinari, Vangel Matic, Niki Hosseini-Kamkar, Sandhya Narikuzhy, Fardous Hosseiny, Rakesh Jetly, Andrew A. Nicholson

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Economic Study of a Pediatric Tracheostomy Remote Home Monitoring Program (PTRHMP) Compared to Prolonged Hospitalization for Children With Tracheostomy by Adele K. Evans

“…Conclusion The widespread adoption of a Pediatric Tracheostomy Remote Home Monitoring Program (PTRHMP) appears to be technologically and financially tenable at one tenth the cost of in‐patient care. …”
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Effects of TMS on anhedonia and suicidal ideation in treatment-resistant depression: Outcomes from the University of Minnesota Interventional Psychiatry Program by A. Irem Sonmez, Ryan Webler, Alyssa M. Krueger, Clara Godoy-Henderson, Christi Sullivan, Saydra Wilson, Sarah Olsen, Sabine Schmid, Alexander Herman, Alik Widge, Carol Peterson, Ziad Nahas, C. Sophia Albott

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PERSPECTIVES OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (BY AN EXAMPLE OF THE KRASNODAR TERRITORY) by V. R. Markarian

“…The prospective areas of improving the system of priorities for regional target programs of social and economic development are substantiated in the context of transition from the sectoral to functional (horizontal) approach to their formation for peripheral regions, including the Krasnodar Territory.…”
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Examining gender equality, diversity, and inclusion: a case study of the challenges and opportunities in community extension programs in a select philippine university by Rowena Raton-Hibanada, Nilo Jayoma Castulo, Nilo Jayoma Castulo, Jayson L. de Vera, Jayson L. de Vera, Jayson L. de Vera, Analyn C. Bituin, Analyn C. Bituin, Alvin B. Barcelona, Alvin B. Barcelona, Iona Ofelia B. Zanoria, Iona Ofelia B. Zanoria, Zyralie L. Bedural, Zyralie L. Bedural, James V. Bailon, Ma. Laarni D. Buenaventura, Ma. Laarni D. Buenaventura, Ma. Laarni D. Buenaventura, Carl O. Dellomos, Carl O. Dellomos

“…This highlights the role of extension programs in promoting equity and inclusion and offers insights for improving program design and sustainability. …”
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Support models for sustainable development of small cities by V. I. Aleshnikova

“…The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using proposals for designing programs and projects for small cities’ development.…”
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Psychic trauma and mental characteristics of patients with multiple sclerosis as predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder and targets for psychotherapy by M. T. Andreeva, T. A. Karavaeva, I. V. Kalinin

“…The revealed psychological phenomena should be the targets of psychoprophylactic and psychotherapeutic influence in complex programs for the treatment and rehabilitation of these patients.…”
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Features of the development of coordination abilities in young schoolchildren by Dmytro Morozov, Iryna Kryventsova, Katarzyna Prusik

“…The purpose of this study is to develop and test a comprehensive program aimed at developing the coordination abilities of young schoolchildren through the use of rhythmic and choreographic means. …”
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Intestinal schistosomiasis in remote areas of Southwest Ethiopia, a target region for large-scale mass drug administration by Yared Nigusu, Teshome Bekana, Eshetu Chilo, Sisay Teferi, Dereje Oljira Donacho, Dereje Gemeda, Tefera Darge, Abeza Mitiku, Abdi Geda Gedefa, Tadesse Sime, Wubishet Gezimu, Oda Gizaw, Gemechu Tadila, Miressa Bekana, Berhanu Erko

“…The prevalence and intensity of infection of Schistosoma mansoni in the study area are significantly noticeable, raising doubts on the effectiveness of the interventional programs or pin-points possible re-infection. Strategies to end the disease as a public health threat, mainly in remote and endemic areas, should consider novel integrated strategies targeting the life cycle of schistosomes besides the large-scale mass drug administration.…”
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Sociological Analysis of Policies to Reduce Poverty and Social Inequality in Development Plans (Policy Solutions and Recommendations in Compiling the Seventh Development Plan by Amir Maleki

“…Therefore, it is recommended to emphasize the following principles in preparing the seventh development plan: 1) at the beginning of the plan, a specific definition of the poverty line and the relevant indicators should be provided, 2) the target groups, namely the poor and deprived areas, and their needs should be identified, 3) Instead of a complication- based perspective, a structural approach to poverty should be adopted, 4) Instead of isolated programs, try to compile a comprehensive plan.…”
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A cell wall-targeting urease-derived peptide as a potential antifungal agent against Candida species by Ana Paula A. Perin, Julia C.V. Reuwsaat, Heryk Motta, Fernanda Cortez Lopes, Matheus V.C. Grahl, Andrea G. Tavanti, Marilene H. Vainstein, Charley C. Staats, Célia R. Carlini, Rodrigo Ligabue-Braun, Lívia Kmetzsch

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Screening, docking, and molecular dynamics analysis of Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) compounds for targeting HER2 in breast cancer by Nabila Hadiah Akbar, Farendina Suarantika, Taufik Muhammad Fakih, Ariranur Haniffadli, Khoirunnisa Muslimawati, Aditya Maulana Perdana Putra

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Blood pressure targets, medication considerations and special concerns in elderly hypertension III: Focus on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders by Cheng-Hsuan Li, Sung-Ju Hsueh, Li-Kai Tsai, Wei-Hung Chang, Shao-Yi Cheng, Hao-Min Cheng, Chih-Fan Yeh, Yen-Hung Lin, Hsin-Hsi Tsai

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Investigating the impact of interdisciplinary training programs on self-efficacy and life satisfaction among Hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Mohadese Bahmani, Mostafa Bijani, Zhila Fereidouni, Azizallah Dehghan, Amene Modreki

“…The significant improvements in self-efficacy and life satisfaction suggest that targeted, holistic training programs can be a powerful tool in patient care strategies. …”
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Targeted interventions for improved equity in maternal and child health in low- and middle-income settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mats Målqvist, Beibei Yuan, Nadja Trygg, Katarina Selling, Sarah Thomsen

“…Outcome measures were limited to indicators proposed for Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5. We identified 18 articles, whereof 15 evaluated various incentive programs, two evaluated a targeted policy intervention, and only one study evaluated an intervention addressing a cultural custom. …”
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Role of malaria exposure and off-target responses on RTS,S/AS02A vaccine immunogenicity and protection in Mozambican children by Elisa Fuentes, Chenjerai Jairoce, Didac Macià, Leonie Mayer, Jorge P. Torres-Yaguana, Marta Vidal, Rebeca Santano, David L. Narum, David Cavanagh, Benoit Gamain, Ross L. Coppel, James G. Beeson, Sheetij Dutta, Jahit Sacarlal, Ruth Aguilar, Gemma Moncunill, Carlota Dobaño

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