Health Modeling — An Innovative Educational Program for the General Medicine Specialty by M. M. Litvinova, M. S. Khamidulina, T. M. Litvinova, Yu. A. Lutokhina, E. N. Dudnik, N. V. Kireeva, K. V. Ivashkin, B. A. Volel

“…Distinctive features of the curriculum include interdisciplinary modules structured by organ systems and a spiral progression of content, early immersion of students into clinical practice from the first year, and the translation of cutting-edge scientific knowledge into education through hands-on laboratory practicums. …”
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa Acquisition in Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Context of Otorhinolaryngological Surgery or Dentist Attendance: Case Series and Discussion of Preventive Concepts by Jochen G. Mainz, Andrea Gerber, Michael Lorenz, Ruth Michl, Julia Hentschel, Anika Nader, James F. Beck, Mathias W. Pletz, Andreas H. Mueller

“…Altogether, this underestimated risk requires structured prevention protocols.…”
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KK2DP7 Stimulates CD11b+ Cell Populations in the Spleen to Elicit Trained Immunity for Anti‐Tumor Therapy by Rui Zhang, Lin Tang, Yusi Wang, Xuejing Zhou, Zhenyu Ding, Li Yang

“…Here, KK2DP7, a dendrimer‐structured peptide derived from the immunomodulatory antimicrobial peptide DP7 (VQWRIRVAVIRK) is employed, as a model adjuvant to establish standardized protocols for investigating adjuvant efficacy and mechanisms in enhancing anti‐tumor immunity via trained immunity. …”
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Living with pain and Parkinson’s developing an understanding of the impact, trajectory and pain management needs: a qualitative interview study protocol by Darren Flynn, Lynn Rochester, Richard Walker, Tracy Finch, Cormac Ryan, Alison Yarnall, Leah Avery, Annette Hand, Katherine Baker, Jenni Naisby, Mark Parkinson

“…Exploring the behavioural determinants, including the barriers and enablers to pain management from the perspective of PwP, the role of healthcare professionals and impact of other symptoms alongside pain will inform the development of a fit for purpose, pain management toolkit for PwP.Methods and analysis A longitudinal qualitative study using semi structured interviews at two time points within an 18-month period will be conducted. …”
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Role of workplace culture in successful lifestyle medicine implementation: a qualitative case series among health systems in the USA by Joel Gittelsohn, Neve Durrwachter, Meghan L Ames, Tyler A Hemmingson, Melissa M Reznar, Kara L Staffier, Samantha M Sundermeir, Bruce Weeks, Micaela C Karlsen

“…No study has examined how the impact of workplace culture (shared knowledge, values and behaviours within an organisation) affects practitioners’ abilities to engage in LM.Design A cross-sectional, multiple case study investigation of the implementation of LM in five health systems was conducted by administering semi-structured in-depth interviews (n=45) from May 2022 to January 2023. …”
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Open research data in human movement analysis: Swiss-initiated-guidelines for broader scientific communities by Michelle C. Haas, Bettina B. Sommer, Felix Moerman, Simon van Rekum, Eveline S. Graf

“…The resulting guidelines, structured along the data life cycle, provide detailed recommendations for each stage of the life cycle. …”
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One size does not fit all: healthcare worker perspectives on hepatitis B models of care in a low-prevalence region in Australia by Jacqueline A. Richmond, Christine Roder, Chris Hair, Amanda J. Wade, Jack Wallace

“…This study aimed to determine enablers to providing care in a low hepatitis B prevalence region of Australia. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare workers in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia, to identify their perspectives on hepatitis B care and service delivery. …”
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Protective factors for suicidality: a qualitative follow-up of the youth and mental health study cohort by V. Bakken, N. Skokauskas, A. M. Sund, Jannike Kaasbøll

“…Fourteen individuals evenly distributed by gender aged 38 to 40 participated in this study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and reflexive thematic analysis was used. …”
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Novel three‐dimensional ECG algorithm for reliable screening for cardiac amyloidosis by Amir A. Mahabadi, Jan Knobeloch, Viktoria Backmann, Lars Michel, Markus S. Anker, Reza Wakili, Christian Fach, Stefan D. Anker, Tienush Rassaf

“…We aimed to develop and validate a non‐invasive and easy to use tool that allows for screening of cardiac amyloidosis based on structured evaluation of three‐dimensional electrocardiograms (ECGs). …”
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Using Qualitative Geospatial Methods to Explore Physical Activity in Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Feasibility Study by Cameron M. Gee, Brianna T. Tsui, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Erica V. Bennett, Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Christine Voss

“…Maps were created to guide follow-up semi-structured interviews with the children and their parents/guardians to understand PA contexts and perceptions of daily PA. …”
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Assessing Milk Authenticity Using Protein and Peptide Biomarkers: A Decade of Progress in Species Differentiation and Fraud Detection by Achilleas Karamoutsios, Pelagia Lekka, Chrysoula Chrysa Voidarou, Marilena Dasenaki, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Ioannis Skoufos, Athina Tzora

“…Future progress will depend on the convergence of high-resolution proteomics with multi-omics integration, structured data fusion, and machine learning frameworks, enabling scalable, specific, and robust solutions for milk authentication in increasingly complex food systems.…”
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Lessons learned from conceptualising and operationalising the National Adolescent Health Programme or Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram’s Learning Districts Initiative in six dis... by Alka Barua, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, Rajesh Mehta, Swati Shinde, Priyanka Garg, Qazi Najam, Aparajita Gogoi, Mohammed Ziauddin, Priyanka Kochar, Mini Kurup, Nilesh Patil, Amita Dhanu

“…Three years later in 2022, adolescent health is on district agendas, staff capacity has been built, and clinic and community-based activities are carried out in a structured manner. The Initiative is feasible as it leverages local expertise. …”
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Mid-infrared spectra of dried and roasted cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.): A dataset for machine learning-based classification of cocoa varieties and prediction of theobromine and caffe... by Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

“…The dataset is organized into Excel sheets and structured according to experimental conditions and replicates, providing a valuable framework for further analysis, model development, and calibration of multivariate statistical models.…”
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Robust Self-Calibration of Subreflector Actuators Under Noise and Limited Workspace Conditions by Guljaina Kazezkhan, Na Wang, Qian Xu, Shangmin Lin, Hui Wang, Fei Xue, Feilong He, Xiaoman Cao

“…The framework was further validated using a structured-light 6-DOF pose measurement system, the proposed method achieved over 90% improvement in both position and orientation accuracy compared to the traditional LM approach. …”
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The Influence of Occupational Factors on Contact Dermatitis in Symptomatic Healthcare Workers: A Patch Test Study by Cristiana Ferrari, Giuseppina Somma, Viola Giovinazzo, Margherita Iarossi, Michele Treglia, Margherita Pallocci, Luca Di Giampaolo, Andrea Magrini, Luca Coppeta

“…The study population comprised 127 HCWs who attended routine occupational health surveillance at the Tor Vergata Teaching Hospital in Rome between November 2023 and May 2024. A structured dermatitis questionnaire and patch testing were administered to the participants. …”
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High Prevalence of Undernutrition among Children in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Zegeye Abebe, Degefaye Zelalem Anlay, Belete Biadgo, Asemarie Kebede, Tsedalu Melku, Bamlaku Enawgaw, Mulugeta Melku

“…Multistage sampling method was used to select study participants. Structured interviewer administered questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were used. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma Research and Development: Insights from Investor and Researcher Perspectives by Iakovos Kritikos, Andreas Sarantopoulos, Anastasios Roumeliotis, Julia Vasiliades, Ioannis Matsinas

“…This study investigates the role of AI investments in enhancing research efficiency, addressing implementation challenges, and shaping stakeholder perspectives. Via a structured explanatory research design, the study applies a quantitative methodology based on survey data collected from researchers, investors, and pharmaceutical executives across the USA and United Kingdom. …”
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Honey production, an economic alternative for coastal areas with mangrove ecosystems: a case study in Sabancuy, Campeche, southeastern Mexico by Crhistian Laynes-Magaña, William Cetzal-Ix, Héctor M. J. López-Castilla, Iván Tamayo-Cen, Jesús F. Martínez-Puc, Eliana Noguera-Savelli, Benito B. Dzib-Castillo, Saikat Kumar Basu

“…Methods Through 28 semi-structured surveys, we have analyzed the socioeconomic and ecological perspectives of the local beekeepers operating in these coastal environments. …”
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Nimble Approach: fast, adapting, calculating and ethically mindful approach to managing colorectal cancer screening programmes during a pandemic by Nancy N Baxter, Arlinda Ruco, Jill Tinmouth, Catherine Dubé, Anne Sorvari, Linda Rabeneck, Natalie A Baker, Marcia Facey, Amina Benmessaoud

“…Objective To describe a conceptual framework that provides understanding of the challenges encountered and the adaptive approaches taken by organised colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design This was a qualitative case study of international CRC screening programmes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with programme managers/leaders and programme experts, researchers and clinical leaders of large, population-based screening programmes. …”
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Effect of Implementing Virtual Educational Sessions on Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Attitude and Hesitancy Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination by Eman A. Fadel PhD, Eman Alshawish PhD, Rasha Hafez Ramadan El-Shaboury PhD, Dalia E. Khalil PhD, Fatma Zaghloul Mahmoud PhD, Nagwa Ibrahim El-Feshawy PhD

“…A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to assess nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes, and hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination. …”
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