Values of nursing students: a descriptive qualitative study by Tuğçe Şık, Neslihan Günüşen, Özgü Serçe Yüksel

“…Abstract Background Values are foundational principles that guide individuals’ actions and behaviors. In nursing education, personal and professional values should be harmonised to promote both professional development and the delivery of high quality care. …”
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“I Never Don’t Have Water Because I Collect Rainwater”: Domains of Water Insecurity and Their Sociocultural Correlates in an Indigenous Community of Northern Argentina by Sofia I Olmedo, Claudia R Valeggia, Cecilia Palavecino, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla

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Exploring Factors That Influence the Measurement of Patient-Reported Impacts of Alopecia Areata by Arash Mostaghimi, Adam Gibson, Georges Dwyer, Yemi Oluboyede, Iyar Mazar, Kristina Gorbatenko-Roth, Ernest Law

“…Interviews were designed to understand how experiences with AA impacted study participant health-related quality of life and gain insights into how historical personal circumstances and individual characteristics might impact AAPPO responses. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic and content analytical processes; quantitative data were analyzed descriptively. …”
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Caregiver Perceptions, Practices, and Challenges in Accessing Rehabilitation Services for People with Disabilities in Rural Vietnam by Sinh Phuong Nguyen, Hoang The Tran, Duc Dang Nguyen, Bach Xuan Nguyen

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam. Data were collected from 214 primary caregivers using a structured questionnaire covering demographics, caregiving roles, and rehabilitation-related perceptions. …”
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Association between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and violence cases in South Korea: A nationwide time-stratified care-crossover study. by Jiwoo Park, Jieun Oh, Hyewon Yoon, Ayoung Kim, Cinoo Kang, Dohoon Kwon, Jinah Park, Ho Kim, Whanhee Lee

“…Several studies reported the roles of short-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on violent behaviors; however, existing findings had a limitation in assessing the population-representative association between violence and PM2.5 due to the limited data availability: most studies have been based on homicides in monitored urban areas. …”
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Mass Gatherings and Respiratory Disease Outbreaks in the United States - Should We Be Worried? Results from a Systematic Literature Review and Analysis of the National Outbreak Rep... by Jeanette J Rainey, Tiffani Phelps, Jianrong Shi

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a systematic literature review to identify articles about mass gathering-related respiratory disease outbreaks occurring in the United States from 2005 to 2014. A standard form was used to abstract information from relevant articles identified from six medical, behavioral and social science literature databases. …”
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Women's Quality of Life After Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer by Daniel Alejandro Arroyo Zumarraga, Ximena Elizabeth Trujillo Romero, Miguel Ramos Argilagos

“…The data obtained were processed with the STATISTICA software package for statistical analysis and data management. …”
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Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Catherine MacPhail, Lisa Gaye Smithers

“…<h4>Background</h4>Intimate partner violence increases the risk of detrimental health, behaviors and psychological issues in mothers, affecting infant nutrition and development. …”
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An insight into seasonal variations in food waste characteristics and associated carbon footprint management by Nithin Raja Cherukuri, Purushothaman Parthasarathy

“…This study evaluates consumer attitudes and behaviors concerning FW, and artificial neural networks are also used to forecast the percentage of FW streams based on various characteristics. …”
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Bilateral oophorectomy amplifies depression risk following hysterectomy NHANES 2006–2017 by Chenghui Xu, Guangchun Zhao, Wenlei Yao, Yanhua Zhang

“…Abstract This study aims to evaluate the association between hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (HBSO) and depressive symptoms, exploring the impact of different surgical approaches on the severity of depression. Data from the 2006–2017 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were used to analyze the relationship between surgical methods and depressive symptoms.This study analyzed data from 10,780 women aged 20–80 years, with a diverse racial composition: 44.2% non-Hispanic White, 20.4% non-Hispanic Black, 14.7% Mexican American, 11.0% Other Hispanic, and 9.7% Other Race.The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a validated depression screening tool, was utilized to assess depressive symptoms. …”
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A nationwide study of risk factors for long COVID and its economic and mental health consequences in the United States by Daniel Kim

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Mapping the concept, content and outcome of wilderness therapy for childhood cancer survivors: protocol for a scoping review by Miek C Jong, Anne Lown, Winnie Schats, Heather Rose Otto, Mats Jong

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Risk Analysis of Work Posture and Body Mass Index to Musculoskeletal Disorders among Librarians at Universitas Airlangga by Adellian Nugraha, Noeroel Widajati, Ng Yee Guan, Eka Cahya Febriyanto, Nurul Dewi Oktavia

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Impact of neighborhood safety on adolescent physical activity in Saudi Arabia: gender and socio-economic perspectives by Abdullah Addas, Abdullah Addas

“…However, the factors influencing activity levels remain underexplored in rapidly urbanizing regions such as Saudi Arabia, where changing built environments pose unique challenges.MethodsThis study examined the relationship between neighborhood safety perceptions and physical activity levels among 1,500 adolescents aged 14–17 years in the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, representing a mix of urban and suburban settings. This study used a cross-sectional design with data collected through a validated self-reported questionnaires and interviews; the data were analyzed through multivariate regression.ResultsThe results indicate that adolescents who perceived higher traffic-related safety concerns engaged in 30% less physical activity compared to those in safer neighborhoods (p &lt; 0.01). …”
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Measuring the Biopsychosocial Health of Emergency Medical Technicians in Tehran, Iran by Vahid Delshad, Hamidreza Khankeh, Abbas Ebadi, Mariola Bidzan, Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni, Marcus Stueck

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The relationship between physical activity and efficacy levels of university students by Ömer Faruk Özçelep, Atahan Turhan, Safiye Kandemir, Sibel Fidan

“…This study involved 88 university students enrolled in health-related elective courses, including Spinal Health (SH), Posture Disorder (PD), and Physical Activity in Health Promotion (PAHP). Data collection was conducted using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and the Physical Activity Efficacy Scale (PAES) surveys. …”
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Impact of Social Media Usage on Civic Engagement towards Societal Problems: Qualitative Modelling Approach by Lu shao, Mahendar Goli, Abatihun Alehegn Sewagegn, Anoop Kumar Sahu

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Failed reciprocity in core social roles and cardiovascular disease mortality: prospective results from the U.S. health and retirement study by Johannes Siegrist, Timothy A. Matthews, Jian Li

“…Health and Retirement Study (HRS), 4,642 individuals with mean age 61.5 who were employed at baseline (2006–2008) provided full data on ERI at work and beyond work, sociodemographic factors, lifestyle behaviors, and health conditions. …”
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On-Road Wireless EV Charging Systems as a Complementary to Fast Charging Stations in Smart Grids by Fawzi Alorifi, Walied Alfraidi, Mohamed Shalaby

“…Electric vehicle (EV) users have the flexibility to fulfill their charging needs using either high-speed charging stations or innovative on-road wireless charging systems, ensuring uninterrupted travel to their destinations. …”
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Predicting postprandial glucose excursions to personalize dietary interventions for type-2 diabetes management by Victoria Brügger, Tobias Kowatsch, Mia Jovanova

“…We developed machine learning models trained on past individual observations to predict the next-in-time PPG excursion, using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data or CGM data combined with manually-logged meals and glucose-lowering agent intake. …”
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