Methodological substantiation of the professional functions of Responsible persons of pharmaceutical and hospital institutions by N. O. Vetiutneva, S. H. Ubohov, L. O. Fedorova

“…Professional functions of the Responsible persons are structured in the form of a tree of functions, which is the basis for the development of typical process models of the quality assurance system of medicines in pharmaceutical and hospital institutions.…”
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Demographic and socioeconomic factors affecting relative poverty level of older adults in Türkiye by Hüseyin Doğan, Kenan Özmen, Ceyhun Serçemeli, Ömer Alkan

“…Policies addressing older adults should incorporate flexible solutions based on household structure, prioritize health issues, and enhance community support. …”
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Preparation of Nitrogen-Doped Biochar and Its Adsorption Performance for Cr⁶⁺ and Pb²⁺ in Aqueous Systems by Yazhai Zhang, Zhilei Xia, Aainaa Izyan Nafsun, Weiying Feng

“…Biochar was prepared from apricot branches, apricot shells, and corn stalks through nitrogen doping modification, and its structure and properties were characterized and analyzed. …”
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Psychoeducation Group for Depression (PEG-D): Study protocol for a prospective, randomized, single-blind, crossover trial. by Adriana Munhoz Carneiro, Sara Lisboa Teodoro Silva, Fernando Dos Santos Fernandes, Jainan Rodrigues Barretto, Tatiane Rodrigues de Brito, Lilian Hupfeld Moreno, Fernando Cordeiro Pimentel, Bruna Alcaire Jorge, Leonardo Afonso Dos Santos, Matheus Rassi Fernandes Ramos, Ricardo Alberto Moreno

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>Developing and validating a structured psychoeducational program for depression is crucial for understanding the contribution of psychoeducation for depression and to facilitate the replication of findings, if positive. …”
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Characterization of Zalaria obscura Y1223 hydrolases: implications for lignocellulose conversion by Jeremy J. Boonzaier, Rodney S. Hart, Justin W. Hoff, Heinrich W. du Plessis, Riaan den Haan

“…However, processing costs associated with depolymerization of the cellulose crystalline structure have stalled advancement in cellulosic ethanol production. …”
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MORPHOFUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF THYMUS IN PEKIN DUCK DURING DIETARY INCORPORATION OF ORGANIC SELENIUM FEED ADDITIVE DAFS-25k by V. V. Pronin, Ye. O. Anisimova, M. S. Dyumin, S. P. Fisenko

“…The histological study results of the thymus structure of Pekin ducks during administration of DAFS-25k feed additive are presented. …”
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Communication with the outside world as a prerequisite for the resocialization and social reintegration of convicted persons by Grujić Zdravko V., Milić Ivan D.

“…Their position also depends on the institution where the imprisonment is executing and to which the person is sent to serve the sentence, the architectural arrangement, spatial and functional capacities of the institution, the structure of the convict population, the convict subculture, security, assessment of the degree of risk, the established program for dealing with the convicted person and numerous other circumstances. …”
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Determinants of physical activity level in pediatric oncological patients treated with cardiotoxic therapy – a study protocol by Julia Haponiuk-Skwarlińska, Jakub S. Gąsior, Katarzyna Albrecht, Paweł Łaguna, Bożena Werner

“…Abstract Background Childhood cancer and its therapy, especially that involving potentially cardiotoxic cancer treatment, can structurally affect muscle strength and heart function, and therefore may result in lowered physical activity (PA). …”
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Challenges and needs in dementia care: people with dementia and family caregivers’ experiences from diagnosis to follow-up in Swedish primary care: a qualitative study by Monica Bergqvist, Pia Bastholm-Rahmner, Karin Modig, Katharina Schmidt-Mende

“…This study explores how older people with dementia and their family caregivers experience the process from diagnosis to follow-up in primary care, what support is needed, what works well and what could be improved.Design Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four people with dementia and 11 family caregivers in Stockholm, Sweden. …”
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Sternal-Wound Infections following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Could Implementing Value-Based Purchasing be Beneficial? by Dominique Brandt, Maximilian Blüher, Julie Lankiewicz, Peter J. Mallow, Rhodri Saunders

“…The aim of this study was to quantify the burden of CABG-related SWIs across countries with mature health care systems and estimate value-based purchasing (VBP) levels based on the local burden. # Methods A structured literature review identified relevant data for 14 countries (the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United States, Brazil, Israel, Taiwan, and Thailand). …”
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Private law schools in Japan during the Meiji period by V. V. Puzhaev, V. B. Romanovskaya

“…The chronological framework of the study is determined by the fact that, before the Meiji Revolution, there was no system of professional legal education in Japan, and there was no separate stratum of lawyers in the social structure of Japanese society. The first private law schools were established in Japan in the 1880s. …”
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Adjunctive β-lactams for bacteremia: a narrative review by Daniel B. Chastain, Bryan P. White, Andrés F. Henao-Martínez, Patrick J. Tu, Christopher M. Bland, Rachel A. Foster, David B. Cluck

“…Given these challenges, adjunctive β-lactam therapy has been proposed as a strategy to enhance bactericidal activity and improve patient outcomes. β-lactams may exert synergistic effects when combined with other antistaphylococcal agents by saturating multiple penicillin-binding proteins and modifying bacterial cell wall structure, thereby increasing susceptibility to host immune responses. …”
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Transformation of Ukrainian Name-giving Process: Historical Analysis by Irina Lomachinska, Svitlana Khrypko, Ganna Iatsenko

“…The aim of an issue is to represent a transcendental peculiarity of the proper names and via a structured analysis with the hermeneutic methodology application to highlight the appearance and spiritual components in the elite-sacral, elite-secular and national names in Ukrainian ancient ethical tradition. …”
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FEATURES OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL COMPONENT OF THE IVANOVO REGION HEALTH SYSTEM POLICY IN MALIGNANT TUMORS EARLY DIAGNOSIS by V. A. Kozlov, B. A. Polyakov, D. L. Mushnikov, E. L. Funtikova, D. L. Nedavny

“…The first ranking places in terms of the frequency of violations belong to the following properties of medical services quality: timeliness; adequacy; continuity; performance, availability. In the structure of medical and organizational defects in the quality of care, according to the results of expert evaluation, the leading part of them- 70.5% — is occupied by diagnostic defects (non-compliance by the medical personnel with the oncological screening standard, non-use of instrumental and laboratory research methods).Conclusion. …”
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From Policy to Practice: A Qualitative Study on Reforms and Frontline Retention in Healthcare by Anik Dubé PhD, RN, Stéphanie Collin PhD, Jennifer Hakim MD, Claire Johnson PhD, RD, Marie-Eve Laforest PhD, RN, Michel H. Landry MD, Martin Lauzier PhD

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 21 physicians and 37 registered nurses, as well as 2 focus groups involving 20 key informants in managerial roles. …”
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Mapping coffee intensification in Mexico: a multivariate spatial analysis approach by José Mauricio Galeana-Pizaña, Robert H. Manson

“…These findings reveal a dual structure in Mexico’s coffee landscape and highlight the need for region-specific policy strategies. …”
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Formal caregivers’ knowledge, attitudes, and challenges in end-of-life care for people with advanced dementia: a qualitative study in Chinese nursing home by Ye Ouyang, Chunyu Cheng, Qing Sun, Linbing Chen, Liping Wang

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive study utilizing semi-structured interviews. Twelve formal carers with experience in caring for individuals with advanced dementia were recruited from Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China. …”
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Problems of staging complicated forms of colon carcinoma in patients who were urgently operated in a general surgical hospital by M. A. Kubrak, S. M. Zavhorodnii, M. B. Danyliuk

“…The insufficient level of performing lymphatic dissections in patients with complicated forms of malignant pathology of the large intestine does not make it possible to assess the real picture of metastatic lesions of regional lymph nodes and to assign the correct stage of pN according to TNM 8 (in 17 (23.94 %) patients, no pathomorphological assessment was performed at all, and in 40 (56.34 %) patients, the number of examined lymph nodes were not indicated in the preparation). In the structure of staging of oncopathology, in 12 (16.90 %) patients, the stage of cancer was assign only according to the criterion of the degree of invasion (T) and in 5 (7.04 %) patients – only according to the data of instrumental examination and intraoperative revision (clinically), and was overestimated. …”
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Experiences and expectations of patients with obesity 3 months after metabolic and bariatric surgery: a qualitative study by Lu Chen, Haiyan Wang, Ling Deng, Nianxing Li, Yinyin Fan

“…Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, which then were analysed using the content analysis method.Setting The study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in eastern China.Participants 21 patients (8 men and 13 women; aged 18–51 years) who received metabolic and bariatric surgery were included, with 16 within 3 months post-surgery and 5 beyond 3 months.Results Four themes emerged: (1) Physical and psychological rehabilitation: patients were enthusiastic and motivated about their physical recovery and mental well-being. (2) Stress and challenges: patients encountered various pressures and challenges, especially in dietary transitions and emotional management. (3) Adjustment and adaptation: patients were committed to managing discomfort and developing healthy dieting strategies through personal effort and diverse support. (4) Expectations for comprehensive support: patients desire comprehensive support and services from healthcare providers.Conclusions Healthcare providers should focus on the early postoperative experiences of patients and deliver personalised health education and emotional support to help them navigate the postoperative adaptation and ultimately achieve long-term health goals.…”
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Medication management for older adults in interprofessional primary care teams: a qualitative interview study of family health teams in Ontario, Canada by Monika Roerig, Julie Vizza, David Rudoler, Sara Allin, Elisabeth Martin, Agnes Grudniewicz

“…Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews (n = 38) with administrators, family physicians, and IHPs from six FHTs in Ontario, Canada. …”
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