The difficult process of autonomous choice: using I-poems to understand experiences of abortion-seekers in The Netherlands by Lianne Holten, Rosalie van der Wolf, Marit S. G. van der Pijl

“…This qualitative feminist study used transcripts of semi-structured, in-depth interviews with abortion-seekers from previous research to create I-poems. …”
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Non-adherence to medication and its associations among type 2 diabetes patients following up with health coaches in primary healthcare centers, Makkah city, KSA by Ahmad Salah Alkathiri, Renad Turki Alghamdi, Abeer Ahmad Alamri, Haneen Hassan Alhazmi, Sarah Badr Alsharif, Sahab Muqbil Alharbi, Muath Aldomini, Baraa Sami Quronfulah, Mohamed O. Nour, Mohamed Osman Elamin, Abdullah Khalid Alafif, Saud Hasan Surbaya, Osama M. Hayat Noor

“…Data on socio-demographic characteristics, clinical, medication-related, and psychological factors, barriers to adherence, and communication difficulties were collected by health coaches at all 24 PHCCs in Makkah City using a structured interview questionnaire. Medication adherence was assessed using the Morisky, Green, and Levine Medication Adherence Scale-4 (MMAS-4), and participants were categorized into low, intermediate, and high adherence groups. …”
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Public involvement in chronic respiratory diseases research: A qualitative study of patients', carers' and citizens' perspectives by Margarida Areia, Liliana P. Dias, Paula Matos, Daniela Figueiredo, Ana L. Neves, Emília D. daCosta, Cláudia C. Loureiro, José L. Boechat, António B. Reis, Pedro Simões, Luís Taborda‐Barata, João A. Fonseca, Ana Sá‐Sousa, Cristina Jácome

“…Three focus groups were conducted, via video conference, using a semi‐structured guide. Thematic analysis was performed by two independent researchers and discussed with the extended team. …”
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Navigating Acute Stroke: Perspectives from Survivors, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals in Ireland During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study by Burton E, Hartigan I, Buckley CM, Kearney PM, Masterson S, Merwick Á, Mc Carthy VJC, Fleming A

“…Our aim was to investigate the perspectives of stroke/TIA survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, on the emergency/pre-treatment phase of acute stroke care in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.Patients and Methods: During April-August 2023, we conducted semi-structured interviews with stroke/TIA survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals involved in prehospital and hospital-based stroke care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland (March 2020-February 2022). …”
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Bromance as a Masquerade: Adaptation and Reception of Chinese Danmei Fantasy / Броманс как маскарад: адаптация и рецепция китайских фэнтези в жанре данмей... by NIM EVGENIYA G. / НИМ Е.Г.

“…What makes danmei so attractive for women and how is the Chinese BL community structured? What strategies does the Chinese web series industry use to adapt primary sources and how do BL fans and a wider audience perceive these adaptations? …”
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Lentil lectin derived from Lens culinaris exhibit broad antiviral activities against SARS-CoV-2 variants by Wenbo Wang, Qianqian Li, Jiajing Wu, Yu Hu, Gang Wu, Chuanfei Yu, Kangwei Xu, Xumei Liu, Qihui Wang, Weijin Huang, Lan Wang, Youchun Wang

“…We found lentil lectin could block the binding of ACE2 to S trimer and inhibit SARS-CoV-2 at the early steps of infection. Using structural information and determined N-glycan profile of S trimer, taking together with the carbohydrate specificity of lentil lectin, we provide a basis for the observed broad spectrum anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity. …”
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Decoding the GRAS code: evolutionary phylogeny and functional diversification of a key gene family in Populus simonii by Junbo Chen, Guowei Yao, Xinru Bi, Yishuang Ren, Luping Jiang, Xiaoyu Xie, Lu Han, Wanying Chen, Yi Hao, Kewei Cai, Dandan Zhang, Xiyang Zhao

“…Conclusions This study systematically identified and characterized 89 GRAS genes in Populus simonii, revealing their uneven chromosomal distribution, conserved structural features, and diverse expression patterns across tissues and stress conditions. …”
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Faster efficacy and reduced nodule occurrence with PLLA (poly-l-lactic acid) porous microspheres by Qihua Cao, Qihua Cao, Qihua Cao, Jiayu Chen, Jiayu Chen, Jiayu Chen, Jiayu Chen, Zijun Zhang, Yufei Xiong, Jinxia Ma, Wei Sun, Xin Chen, Qilei Lou, Kaijia Tang, Kaijia Tang, Kaijia Tang, Kaijia Tang, Feng Lin, Feng Lin, Feng Lin, Yueliang Zhu, Yueliang Zhu, Yueliang Zhu, Xiaohua Yu, Xiaohua Yu, Xiaohua Yu, Xiaohua Yu

“…Post-euthanasia, tissue sections underwent histological examination through hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and Masson’s trichrome technique, with subsequent statistical analysis of the observational data.ResultsThe PLLA porous microsphere group demonstrated significantly faster onset of action compared to the control, with observable collagen deposition as early as week 2, enhanced inflammatory cell infiltration, more homogeneous tissue distribution, and substantially fewer microaggregates upon histological examination.DiscussionStructural modification of PLLA microspheres has successfully accelerated their onset of action while reducing nodule formation, thereby providing novel insights for clinical applications.…”
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Deep removal impurities in the process of preparing high-purity magnesium by vacuum gasification by Dong Liang, Lipeng Wang, Tingzhuang Ma, Rong Yu, Yang Tian, Baoqiang Xu, Bin Yang

“…Magnesium (Mg), as one of the most abundant elements in earth's crust, is the lightest structural metal with extensive applications across various industries. …”
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Signatures of omicron-like adaptation in early SARS-CoV-2 variants and chronic infection by Mark Tsz Kin Cheng, Mazharul Altaf, Jesu Castin, Ann-Kathrin Reuschl, Benjamin L. Sievers, Kimia Kamelian, Dejan Mesner, Rebecca B. Morse, Adam Abdullahi, Bo Meng, Kata Csiba, Steven A. Kemp, Darren P. Martin, Clare Jolly, Christopher Ruis, Lipi Thukral, Ravindra K. Gupta

“…P812S conferred evasion of a FP-targeting monoclonal antibody, consistent with FP-region structural rearrangements. Finally, P812S-bearing viruses showed evasion of polyclonal neutralizing antibodies in sera from vaccinated individuals at 32C. …”
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Scalable synthesis of NiFe-layered double hydroxide for efficient anion exchange membrane electrolysis by Alvaro Seijas-Da Silva, Adrian Hartert, Víctor Oestreicher, Jorge Romero, Camilo Jaramillo-Hernández, Luuk J. J. Muris, Grégoire Thorez, Bruno J. C. Vieira, Guillaume Ducourthial, Alice Fiocco, Sébastien Legendre, Cristián Huck-Iriart, Martín Mizrahi, Diego López-Alcalá, Anna T. S. Freiberg, Karl J. J. Mayrhofer, João C. Waerenborgh, José J. Baldoví, Serhiy Cherevko, Maria Varela, Simon Thiele, Vicent Lloret, Gonzalo Abellán

“…In-situ spectroscopy and ab-initio calculations reveal that these structural features maximize the conversion of the NiFe-LDH to the catalytic active phase and minimize the energy barrier, improving catalytic efficiency. …”
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Edgetic perturbation models of human inherited disorders by Quan Zhong, Nicolas Simonis, Qian‐Ru Li, Benoit Charloteaux, Fabien Heuze, Niels Klitgord, Stanley Tam, Haiyuan Yu, Kavitha Venkatesan, Danny Mou, Venus Swearingen, Muhammed A Yildirim, Han Yan, Amélie Dricot, David Szeto, Chenwei Lin, Tong Hao, Changyu Fan, Stuart Milstein, Denis Dupuy, Robert Brasseur, David E Hill, Michael E Cusick, Marc Vidal

“…Experimental characterization of mutant alleles in various disorders identified diverse edgetic interaction profiles of mutant proteins, which correlated with distinct structural properties of disease proteins and disease mechanisms. …”
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L'EEES i la identitat europea: interpretació de les principals autoritats The EHEA and European identity: the main authorities' interpretation El EEES y la identidad europea: inter... by Núria Arís, Miquel Àngel Comas

“…We used in-depth, semi-structured interviews to gather the opinions, expectations and perceptions of those responsible for and actively involved in the process of building the EHEA. …”
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La formació permanent del professorat a Itàlia Continuing training for teachers in Italy La formación permanente del profesorado en Italia by Silvia Rosato

“…<br>This article is structured in three parts. The first is a detailed analysis of the educational context in Italy, underlining the distinctive feature of the training contract. …”
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Effects of different Si content and Sr addition on microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties of cast Al-Si-Cu-Mg-Mn alloys by Xinxin Ma, Jiaqi Pei, Yanpeng Pan, Liwen Chen, Jinzhong Tian, Hua Hou, Jibo Hou, Yuhong Zhao

“…These nanoclusters formed parallelogram-like structures along the twinning boundaries in the Si crystals, which contributed to the isotropic growth of Si crystals. …”
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Investigation into failure mechanisms of lunar regolith simulant under thin-walled drilling tool with critical parameters by Zheng Gao, Mingzhong Gao, Haichun Hao, Yan Wu, Jinfeng Cao, Qichen Sun, Junshan Gong, Jiahua Li, Lang Zhou, Xuemin Zhou

“…Based on these findings, practical strategies are proposed to mitigate drilling-induced disturbances, including parameter optimization and bit structural improvements. This research could provide valuable insights for designing advanced lunar deep drilling tools and developing drilling procedures.…”
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Lung‐Targeted Lipid Nanoparticle‐Delivered siUSP33 Attenuates SARS‐CoV‐2 Replication and Virulence by Promoting Envelope Degradation by Yuzheng Zhou, Yujie Liao, Lujie Fan, Xiafei Wei, Qiang Huang, Chuwei Yang, Wei Feng, Yezi Wu, Xiang Gao, Xiaotong Shen, Jian Zhou, Zanxian Xia, Zheng Zhang

“…Abstract As a structural protein of SARS‐CoV‐2, the envelope (E) protein not only plays a key role in the formation of viral particles, but also forms ion channels and has pathogenic functions, including triggering cell death and inflammatory responses. …”
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Protective Effects of the Ketogenic Diet on Cognitive Impairment Induced by Status Epilepticus in Rats: Modulation of Neuroinflammation Through the NF‐κB Signaling Pathway by Wandi Wang, Lingman Wang, Chunxue Jiang, Shengxuan Zhang, Chen Tan, Liqiong Peng, Ran Ding, Bing Tian, Xiaojie Song, Li Jiang

“…Hippocampal tissue was analyzed for structural damage of neurocircuit. NF‐κB pathway activation was evaluated by western blot and immunofluorescence. …”
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An overview of the full-chain key technical features in offshore geological carbon sequestration by Ying Teng, Yiqi Chen, Pengfei Wang, Senyou An, Cunbao Li, Jinlong Zhu, Songbai Han, Bao Yuan, Ji Kong, Jingsheng Ma, Yusheng Zhao, Jianbo Zhu

“…This approach involves injecting captured CO2 into subsea formations through wells, where it can be securely trapped via structural, residual, solubility, and mineral mechanisms over geological timescales. …”
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Effects of different grain types on nutrient apparent digestibility, glycemic responses, and fecal VFA content in weaned foals by Xinxin Huang, Qian Li, Xuanyue Li, Chao Li, Jiahao Li, Linjiao He, Hongxin Jing, Fan Yang, Xiaobin Li

“…However, nutrient digestibility and glycemic response vary considerably based on grain type, starch content, composition, and structural properties. Optimal grain selection is therefore essential for energy supplementation across developmental stages to sustain growth and performance. …”
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