How investment in children shape fertility choices of families: Evidence from Pakistan. by Olan Naz, Nayab, Muhammad Ibrahim, Ayesha Khan, Adnan Ahmad Khan

“…We conducted a secondary analysis of publicly available data from the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) survey and its complementary Household Integrated Economic surveys (HIES) for 2018-19 accessed through the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) website. …”
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Indications, Surgical Technique and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Splenectomy: A Retrospective Descriptive Study from Srinagar, India by Mushtaq Chalkoo, Mudasir Habib, Ashiq Hussain Raina, Firdous Hamid, Sajad Nazir Malla, Imtiyaz Ahmad Malik

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Cultural aspects of organizational agility affecting digital innovation by Dulce Goncalves, Magnus Bergquist, Richard Bunk, Sverker Alänge

“…The literature on organizational agility shows that incumbents, with their vast access to resources, still can have limited ability to innovate and respond to change. …”
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A Framework for Analyzing Absorptive Capacity Using Social Network Analysis (Case Study: Sharif University Innovation Ecosystem) by Mahdi Mohammadi, Mahdi Elyasi, Azadeh Savehshemshaki

“…Sharif University of Technology is important in establishing innovation clusters, because of its scientific status, access to knowledge resources, and being close to various industries and factories. …”
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Impact of culture on refugee women's conceptualization and experience of postpartum depression in high-income countries of resettlement: A scoping review. by Saarah Haque, Mary Malebranche

“…This can create cross-cultural challenges when accessing health services, leading to inappropriate assessments, diagnoses and treatments if cultural background is not factored in. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of integrated hepatitis B, C, and HIV screening among pregnant mothers and newborns attending maternal and newborn clinics in Koboko District, Uganda: a q... by John Bosco Alege, John Paul Oyore, Rose Clarke Nanyonga, Philippa Musoke, Alloys S. S. Orago

“…Conclusion The need to reduce ‘lost opportunity’ by pregnant mothers in accessing HBV, HVC, and HIV at one point of care underscores the necessity of integrated care. …”
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Analyzing special needs reports for children: sociodemographic trends, diagnoses, and support areas over five years (2019–2024) by Semih Canpolat, Mehmet Emin Parlak, Esra Kurt Canpolat, Erdogan Oz

“…The study included 420 children for whom all the data in the evaluation reports could be accessed. All data of the participants were collected and analyzed through the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS).ResultsThe mean age at the time of health board admission was 7.41 years with 58.3% boys and 41.7% girls. …”
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Implementasi Layanan Aplikasi Bergerak Untuk Informasi Wisata Provinsi Papua Barat by Parma Hadi Rantelinggi, Arnita Irianti, Dwi Aryanto

“…This research contributes to the population by providing precise and easy access to information about tourist sites in Papua Barat Province. …”
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Serum and plasma as a good candidates of body fluids for detection lung cancer by FTIR liquid biopsy by Jolanta Smok-Kalwat, Stanisław Góźdź, Paweł Macek, Zuzanna Kalwat, Maryna Khalavka, Wioletta Rzad, Andrzej Stepulak, Joanna Depciuch

“…For diagnostic application, the use of blood would be the most appropriate in biospectroscopy studies since, (i) it is easily accessible and, (ii) enables frequent analyses of biochemical changes occurring in pathological states. …”
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Spectrum of thyroid disorders among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Md Rakibul Hasan, Raisa Siddika, Sayma Akther Mou, Md Shahed Morshed

“…Email: dr.mrh46@gmail.com; © 2025 The Author(s). This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License(CC BY 4.0).…”
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TARGETED SUB-COLLECTION OF POTATO CULTIVARS SPECIFIC TO LATE BLIGHT RESISTANCE by L. I. Kostina, O. S. Kosareva

“…The selected genotypes combine late blight resistance with other valuable commercial traits, such as high yield, high starch content, resistance to virus dis­eases and potato nematode (Globodera rostochiensis Woll.).Materials and methods. Potato accessions representing do­mestic and foreign cultivars from the VIR collection served as the material for this research. …”
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Quality of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Videos Available on TikTok and Bilibili: Content Analysis by Zheyu Niu, Yijie Hao, Faji Yang, Qirong Jiang, Yupeng Jiang, Shizhe Zhang, Xie Song, Hong Chang, Xu Zhou, Huaqiang Zhu, Hengjun Gao, Jun Lu

“…ObjectiveOur study aims to extensively analyze the quality of pNET-related videos on TikTok and Bilibili, intending to enhance the development of pNET-related social media content to provide the general public with more comprehensive and suitable avenues for accessing pNET-related information. MethodsA total of 168 qualifying videos pertaining to pNETs were evaluated from the video-sharing platforms Bilibili and TikTok. …”
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Exploring parenthood intentions and perceptions of infertility and assisted reproductive technology among 2SLGBTQIA + young adults in Ontario, Canada: a mixed methods study by Caitlin I. T. Ennis, Nurasha G. Fernando, Karen P. Phillips

“…Trans men were significantly more worried about healthcare access to have a biological child (86.7%; χ2(3):16.805 p < .001) than other genders. …”
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Predictive value of trendelenburg position and carotid ultrasound for fluid responsiveness in patients on VV-ECMO with acute respiratory distress syndrome in the prone position by Junjie Zhao, Yong Sun, Jing Tang, Kai Guo, Jiancheng Zhuge, Honglong Fang

“…Compared to ΔSVITrend and ΔVpeakCA, FTcBaseline is easier and more direct to acquire, and it does not require Trendelenburg position or VE, making it a more accessible and efficient option for assessing fluid responsiveness.…”
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The “Chopsticks” Method: A Technique for Capsular Retraction During Hip Arthroscopy Utilizing Switching Sticks by Alec E. Winzenried MD, Kyle R. Wagner MD, Lucas McLean MD, Andrea M. Spiker MD

“…An interportal cut is performed for better visualization and access. A diagnostic arthroscopy of the central compartment is performed, and pathology is addressed as needed, including labral repair, subspine decompression or pincer resection, and chondroplasty. …”
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REZAGO Y ABANDONO EDUCATIVO EN COLOMBIA: UN CAMBIO EN LA POLÍTICA PÚBLICA PARA LA EQUIDAD EDUCATIVA by Angela María Rojas Ladino

“…The Latin American states, including the Colombian, must face the challenge of ensuring access and equality in education for the entire population through different public policy instruments, this has been difficult due to the various social, economic, cultural, gender differences inequalities that our countries suffer, and these are reflected in educational inequalities and segregation of school environments. …”
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Evaluating the Safety and Usability of an Over-the-Counter Medical Device for Adults With Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss: Formative and Summative Usability Testing by Megan Elizabeth Salwei, Shilo Anders, Carrie Reale, Jason M Slagle, Todd Ricketts, Matthew B Weinger

“… Abstract BackgroundOnly 15% of the nearly 30 million Americans with hearing loss use hearing aids, partly due to high cost, stigma, and limited access to professional hearing care. Hearing impairment in adults can lead to social isolation and depression and is associated with an increased risk of falls. …”
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Virtual primary care for people living with dementia in Canada: cross-sectional surveys of patients, care partners, and family physicians by Vladimir Khanassov, Deniz Cetin-Sahin, Sid Feldman, Saskia Sivananthan, Allan Grill, Isabelle Vedel

“…Virtual care could facilitate access to primary care and minimize potential disruptions to in-person care for PLWD. …”
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Investigating the Feasibility of Behavioral Nudges to Reduce the Phenomenon of Escape from Responsibility in Public Sector by Seyed Kamal Vaezi, Mahboubeh Hosseini

“…By statistically analyzing biases in this area, the paper refers to solutions based on the capabilities of nudge theory and the concept of choice architecture to provide access to a more desirable situation in the field of escape from responsibility in the public sector.MethodsThe present research is based on the interpretive paradigm and qualitative methodology and was conducted using thematic analysis. …”
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Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions to Promote Behavioral Health: Protocol for a Systematic Review by Lauren M Henry, Morkeh Blay-Tofey, Clara E Haeffner, Cassandra N Raymond, Elizabeth Tandilashvili, Nancy Terry, Miryam Kiderman, Olivia Metcalf, Melissa A Brotman, Silvia Lopez-Guzman

“…Accordingly, JITAIs are promising for advancing accessible, equitable, and evidence-based treatment for behavioral health. …”
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