Management strategies and recycling technologies: Lessons learned and roadmap for sustainable circular battery waste management in Saudi Arabia by Md Tasbirul Islam, Amjad Ali, Sikandar Abdul Qadir, Muhammad Shahid

“…Waste battery generation is a global challenge, particularly in the absence of a structured policy and regulatory framework. However, this waste stream presents a significant opportunity to recover critical metals that are limited in supply worldwide, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and manganese. …”
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Platform trials—an emerging methodology for perioperative medicine: a narrative review by Tom E. F. Abbott, Sarah-Louise Watson, Salma Begum, Priyanthi Dias, Joanne S. Haviland, James Glasbey, Lawani Ismail, Sharon Love, Rupert M. Pearse

“…They are most often structured around a master protocol, which describes the core methods and research governance processes, with each intervention described in either a sub-section or appendix to the master protocol. …”
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Decision-makers’ perspectives on the implementation of COVID-19 self-testing in Mozambique by E. Mavume-Mangunyane, S. Issufo, S. Ndima, E. Valverde, R.R. Peregrino, B. Tasca, C. Penicela, I. Andrade, C. Botão, P.G. Malate, R. Powers, L. Tsope, L. Chimoyi, C. Mulder, I. Spruijt, S. Keller

“…METHODS: We conducted semi-structured interviews with decision-makers involved in COVID-19 diagnosis, management, and policy development. …”
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AI-Driven Optimization of Blockchain Scalability, Security, and Privacy Protection by Fujiang Yuan, Zihao Zuo, Yang Jiang, Wenzhou Shu, Zhen Tian, Chenxi Ye, Junye Yang, Zebing Mao, Xia Huang, Shaojie Gu, Yanhong Peng

“…Through comprehensive classification and discussion, this paper provides a structured overview of the current research landscape and identifies potential directions for further technical collaboration between AI and blockchain technologies.…”
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The Ripple Effects of Community Science: Experiences of Texas Stream Team Water Quality Monitors by Christina Wright Lopez, Aspen Navarro, Madison Mitchell, Claudia D. Campos, Laura M. Parchman, Jenna J. Walker, Tyler Hartwick, Kaylee Ann Boggan

“…Using a survey instrument and semi-structured interviews, we asked how individuals became involved, their experiences in discovering pollution events and advocating with data, as well as the impact of program participation on their careers and personal lives. …”
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Solid Waste Management awareness and practices in coastal communities by Ricksterlie C Verzosa, Francis Jay M Katipunan, Jose Gabriel B Lumangyao, Emily S Antonio

“…This cross-sectional descriptive study determines SWM awareness and practices among 399 households in selected coastal barangays in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines. Employing a structured four-point Likert-type survey through KoboCollect applications, this study evaluates SWM awareness and practices while examining the impact of socio-demographic factors on these aspects. …”
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“Those Gray Areas of Healthcare”: Primary Care Perspectives of Obstacles that Influence Decision Making with Families of African American Persons Living with Dementia by Kalisha Bonds Johnson, Gaea Daniel, Molly Campbell, Kaylah Hernandez, Karah Alexander, Kenneth Hepburn, Jordan Wurapa, Karin Small Wurapa, Kimesha Grant, Aisha Ellis, LaShanna Braswell, Theodore M. Johnson

“…Methods: Twenty primary care providers and care team members completed semi-structured interviews to identify barriers associated with their involvement in health care decision making for African American persons living with ADRD. …”
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Image Processing for Laser Impact Detection in Shooting Simulators by José Antonio García Torres, Daniel Guzmán Pérez, Jhon Fredy Rincón Morantes, Daniel Felipe Molina Martínez, Cristian Camilo García Rodríguez, Jhonnatan Eduardo Zamudio Palacios

“…The methodology was structured in four phases: (1) system requirements analysis, (2) hardware and software development, (3) system integration with a real firearm, and (4) functional testing in both controlled and open environments. …”
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LISE: A Logic-Based Interactive Similarity Explainer for Clusters of RDF Data by Simona Colucci, Francesco Maria Donini, Verdiana Schena, Floriano Scioscia, Eugenio Di Sciascio

“…LISE combines four core components: (i) a machine learning module leveraging vector embeddings and k-means clustering; (ii) a logic-based reasoning component that computes the common semantic features of clustered items via an optimized Least Common Subsumer (LCS); (iii) a Natural Language Generation (NLG) module that verbalizes these features into structured and human-readable explanations; and (iv) an interactive user feedback loop that captures user perception of explanation relevance to iteratively enhance embedding quality and cluster interpretability. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of inhalation device use among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Yadan Tu, Qiuju Yao, Yong Chen, Yi Ren, Bangjiang Fang, Xuanhan Li, Chenghu Wang, Yigang Wang

“…A cross-sectional survey was conducted at Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January to April 2024 among patients with COPD who had been using inhaled medications for at least one month, using a structured questionnaire. Inhaler adherence was evaluated with the Test of Adherence to Inhalers (TAI). …”
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Nursing Management Strategies for a Patient With an Aeson CARMAT® Total Artificial Heart: a Case Report by Simone Amato, Giulia Fattore, Andrea Battisti, Valentina De Bartolo, Vincenza Giordano, Niccolò Simonelli, Anna Rita Marucci, Francesco Gravante

“…Early identification of complications and structured education contributed to a successful recovery and preparation for transplant listing. …”
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An Ontology Proposal for Implementing Digital Twins in Hospitality: The Case of Front-End Services by Moises Segura-Cedres, Desiree Manzano-Farray, Carmen Lidia Aguiar-Castillo, Rafael Perez-Jimenez, Victor Guerra-Yanez

“…This research provides a structured framework for DT applications in hospitality, validated through scenario-based simulations, showing significant improvements in check-in time and guest satisfaction. …”
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Evolution and transformation of vineyard landscapes and promotion of sustainable viticulture. The case of Boukornine protected area in Tunisia by Abdelkarim Hamrita, Faouzi Haouala, Khouloud Annabi, Rania Kouki, Rania Kouki, Mokhtar Rejili, Bouthaina Al Mohandes Dridi

“…Increasing urbanization, climate variability, and the modernization of farming practices are reshaping these traditional landscapes.MethodsA mixed-methods approach was employed, combining spatial analysis, semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, and participatory governance models. …”
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A Protocol for Patient Education Based on Andragogy: A Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Study by Mohtasham Ghaffari, Sakineh Rakhshanderou, Reza Negarandeh, Negin Niksadat, Ali Ramzankhan, Ali Vasheghani Farahani

“…Data will be gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by directed content analysis. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review on Resilient Digital Transformation, Examining How Organizations Sustain Digital Capabilities by Thira Chavarnakul, Li Da Xu, Zhuming Bi, Achyut Shankar, Gaurav Dhiman, Wattana Viriyasitavat, Danupol Hoonsopon

“…By moving beyond static maturity models, the framework stresses the continuous nature of digital transformation, offering both academics and practitioners a structured approach to sustaining competitive advantage amid incessant disruptions. …”
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Enhancing Children's Competence in Religious Roles: The Development of Imams, Khatibs, and Preachers in Jorong Baduih, Tanah Datar by Fadhilatul Khaira, Arina Ilfa Rusyda, Asrianti Resita Sari, Azra Sastya Johanda, Rania Amallya, Khalis Alfarizi, Nofrita Agustia, Siti Yohana, Nafa Dwi Apriliani, Irvan Putra Pratama, Zalnofri Zalnofri, Imam Maulana, Afdhal Afdhal

“…The program addresses the declining involvement of youth in religious activities due to migration and the absence of structured mentorship, which threatens the continuity of local Islamic traditions. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of nurse second victim of patient safety incident actively to seek support: a qualitative study by Qianfei Li, Ya’nan Zhang, Zhiheng Gao, Zhuoqing Deng, Qiong Wu, Wenxia Lu, Xiaohong Zhang

“…Methods Nurses who had experienced a patient safety incident in a tertiary hospital were recruited. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted from May to October 2024 using the interview outline developed by the theoretical domain framework, and the data were analyzed using the inductive content analysis method. …”
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The feasibility of conducting non-pharmacological research studies in participants with mania: a grounded theory qualitative analysis of the Ottawa Sunglasses at Night study by Jessica Yu, Joseph K. Burns, Eric Mikhail, Marco Solmi, Simon Hatcher, Andrew L. Smith, Rébecca Robillard, Thanh Nguyen, Nicole Edgar, Tetyana Kendzerska, Mark Kaluzienski, Andrea Bardell, Jess G. Fiedorowicz

“…Methods: As part of a randomized controlled trial using blue-blocking vs lightly-tinted glasses, we interviewed participants who were hospitalized with mania and clinicians to gather insight on feasibility of recruitment and acceptability and implementation of tinted glasses according to the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance) framework using a grounded theory approach. Semi-structured interviews with 24 participants and 10 clinicians were conducted. …”
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Adapting sorghum and other millets to climate challenges: An integrated bibliometric and meta-analysis of global literature by V. Visha Kumari, Aniket Deo, Kaushik Bora, C.A. Rama Rao, B.M.K. Raju, M.A. Sarath Chandran, K. Sriram, V.K. Singh, Pramod K. Aggarwal

“…These crops, being significantly important in semi-arid and arid regions globally, invite more research focus. Given the lack of structured synthesis of climate adaptation research for sorghum and other millets, we conducted a systematic literature review to identify trends and associations in research with bibliometric analysis and estimate effectiveness of various climate adaptation options with meta-analysis. …”
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Management of burn patients undergoing surgery while on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): clinical experience and a standardized perioperative protocol by Sonja Verena Schmidt, Elisabete Macedo Santos, Marius Drysch, Flemming Puscz, Felix Reinkemeier, Dirk Buchwald, Peter K. Zahn, Marcus Lehnhardt, Jannik Hinzmann, Christoph Wallner

“…In conclusion, interdisciplinary teamwork and structured perioperative management protocols can enable safe surgical treatment of burn patients on ECMO. …”
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