Establishing the VR-haptic thinkers group: Insights and progress in dental training technologies by Szabolcs Felszeghy, Mikko Liukkonen, Nicla Flacco, Mahmoud M. Bakr, Sarah Rampf, Simona-Georgiana Schick, Maria F. Sittoni-Pino, Kristin Ackerman, Santiago Arias-Herrera, Ben Audsley, Santiya Bell, Samantha Byrne, Giorgia Carpegna, Mark R. Durham, Kandace Gourley, Outi Huhtela, Hanna Hytönen, Carlos López-Roig, David Morton, Masako Nagasawa, Cesar Orsini, Damiano Pasqualini, Amitha Ranauta, María P. Rodríguez-Hopp, Anna L. Suominen, Jorge A. Tricio-Pesce, Michael Wolcott, Muhammad A. Shazib, Thomas J. Greany, Michael Lampe, Margrit Maggio, Sompop Bencharit, Rebecca Stolberg, Gülsün Gül, Barry Quinn, Murat Mutluay

“…In today’s fast-paced, digitalized world, dental educators and professionals alike need to try and stay up to date on current learning methods to provide the best possible education to the new generations of students. …”
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Novel Approach to Proficiency Testing Reveals Significant Variations in Biomarker Practice Leading to Critical Differences in Lung Cancer Management by Kassandra R. Bisson, MHSc, Andrea Beharry, MLT, Normand Blais, MD, Michael D. Carter, MD, PhD, Parneet K. Cheema, MD, Patrice Desmeules, MD, John G. Garratt, RT, Barbara Melosky, MD, Bryan Lo, PhD, Stephanie Snow, MD, Basile Tessier-Cloutier, MD, Edwin Tio, MD, Stephen Yip, MD, PhD, Jennifer R. Won, PhD, Brandon S. Sheffield, MD

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Participatory approaches for developing a practical handbook integrating health information for supporting individuals with mild cognitive impairment and their families by Yujiro Kuroda, Aya Goto, Taiki Sugimoto, Kosuke Fujita, Kazuaki Uchida, Nanae Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Shimada, Rei Ohtsuka, Minoru Yamada, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Aya Seike, Madoka Hattori, Gabin Ito, Hidenori Arai, Takashi Sakurai

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Rice production in Ghana: a multi-dimensional sustainable approach by Andrews Danso Ofori, Andrews Danso Ofori, John Kwame Titriku, John Kwame Titriku, Xing Xiang, Xing Xiang, Appiah Charlotte, Muhammad Irfan Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan Ahmed, Aiping Zheng, Aiping Zheng

“…Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of sustainable agribusiness practices, providing valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers. …”
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Codeless Development of a Customized SMILE Nomogram Using a Large Language Model: A Practical Framework for Clinicians by Hye Won Jun, Sun Young Ryu, Tae Keun Yoo

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Implementation and effectiveness of advance care planning in hospitalized older adults with chronic heart failure: a mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis by Li Chen, Li Chen, Yuqiu Cheng, Yuqiu Cheng, Jun Qu, Zhangyi Wang

“…Meta-aggregation showed that the ACP intervention has a positive impact on participants, promotes their knowledge and understanding, and makes them share their decision-making with their families.ConclusionACP is a promising and feasible intervention that can help older adults with CHF accurately understand ACP and express their wishes timely. This study provides insights and empirical evidence to improve ACP, and valuable guidance and reference for future clinical practice.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, PROSPERO, identifier: CRD42024580814.…”
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Validated low-cost standardized VICON configuration as a practical approach to estimating the minimal accuracy of a specific setup by Adam Chromy, Petr Sopak, Hynek Cigler

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Development and Implementation of a Clinical Nursing Practice Guideline for Prevention and Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure in Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients by Kannika Sirisaen, Suchira Chaiviboontham, Surachest Phornsuwannapha

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Identifying critical incentives for scaling out the adoption of agroecological practices–a systematic review of Peruvian cacao value chains by Jonathan Mockshell, Godfrey Omulo, Collins Asante-Addo, Thea Nielsen Ritter, Marcela Quintero, Roseline Remans

“…However, limited use of cross-compliance incentives and modest emphasis on social outcomes highlight the need for policy instruments targeting the adoption of agroecological practices within cacao sector. This study provides insights for policymakers, development agencies, and private-sector to design effective incentivesfor advancing agroecological transitions in Peru and beyond.…”
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Evidence-based nursing practice readiness in tertiary hospitals in central China: a convergent parallel mixed methods study by Weihua Liu, Xiaohui Miao, Wenhui Bai, Yujie Wang, Yanwei Cheng, Hongmei Zhang

“…Abstract Background Evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) is essential for improving patient care and clinical outcomes. …”
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Advancing offline magnetic resonance-guided prostate radiotherapy through dedicated imaging and deep learning-based automatic contouring of targets and neurovascular structures by Philipp Schubert, Matthias May, Daniel Höfler, Hans-Peter Fautz, Jana Hutter, Ricarda Merten, Sina Mansoorian, Thomas Weissmann, Lisa Deloch, Miriam Schonath, Nathalia Belmas, Felix Grabenbauer, Benjamin Frey, Udo Gaipl, Bernd-Niklas Axer, Juliane Szkitsak, Michael Uder, Christoph Bert, Rainer Fietkau, Florian Putz

“…Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) planning provides superior visualization of potency-related anatomical structures compared to computed tomography (CT), enabling improved sparing. …”
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Evolution and application of Lean manufacturing in the production industry: advances and trends (2015-2025) through neutrosophic cognitive mapping analysis of critical success fact... by Eluard Alexander Mendoza Zenozain

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Enhancing Practical Skills in Medical Education: Evaluating the Efficacy of Virtual Simulation Teaching Through Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model by Wei H, Sheng N, Wang X, Zhang Z

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Reflections, operational lessons, and practical insights from a pharmacovigilance inspection: a case example of organizational strategies for medical safety readiness by Tarek A. Hammad, Sasan Sabrdaran, Hesham Aboshady, Raquel Rogers, Jean-Marie Heim, Kim Bullano, Tatiana Ishida

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Exploring farmers’ ecological knowledge and agro-chemical practices for sustainable food security and health in Ghana: a narrative review by John Bosco Baguri Sumani, Justice Aduko, Suleman Mula

“…Unlike prior studies that narrowly examined either agro-chemical impacts or traditional practices separately, this research integrates both perspectives, addressing policy and practice gaps to promote a resilient agricultural system. …”
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An AI-mediated framework for recursive learning: transforming individual experiences into organizational knowledge and autonomous engagement in elderly care by Naoki Mitsugi, Naoki Mitsugi, Koki Ijuin, Chiaki Oshiyama, Eri Hara, Takuichi Nishimura

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Dysglycaemia is associated with the pattern of valvular calcification in micro-computed tomography analysis: an observational study in patients with severe aortic stenosis by Magdalena Kopytek, Kamila W. Undas, Jacek Tarasiuk, Sebastian Wroński, Michał Ząbczyk, Joanna Natorska

“…Micro-CT parameters associate with glycaemic status and echocardiographic measures of AS severity. Micro-CT provides precise assessment of calcification, offering insights beyond traditional methods. …”
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Grieving in isolation: lived experiences of black african youths during the covid-19 pandemic in rural limpopo by Valeria Baloyi, Shilubane Hilda Nwamuhohova

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The Great Disruption: How Machine Intelligence Will Transform the Role of Lawyers in the Delivery of Legal Services by J. O. Mcginnis, R. G. Pearce

“…Lawyers will continue to provide services that cannot be commoditized if they are superstars, practice in highly specialized areas of law subject to rapid change, appear in court, or provide services where human relationships are central to their quality. …”
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Nanogels synthesized from Iron and steel slags via sol-gel technique: A promising avenue for CO2 sequestration and sustainable industrial practices by D. Christopher Selvam, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Subhaprada Dash, Vijay Jagdish Upadhye, Beemkumar Nagappan, Bhumika, Krishna Kumar Shukla

“…By converting industrial waste into a valuable resource for environmental protection, this technology promotes sustainable industrial practices and provides a promising avenue to combat climate change.…”
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