Exploring the impact of social influence on parents’ intention to use institutional childcare: a cross-sectional study by Bo Yu, Difan Zhang, Yin Sun, Yuna Yao, Yingji Li, Huiling Hu

“…Abstract Background China is actively responding to low birth rates by developing childcare institutions to alleviate the parenting pressures on families. However, despite strong childcare demand, the enrollment rate remains low. …”
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Relationship between Biological and Qualitative Indices in Surface Waters Receiving the Effluent of Fish Farms in the Northwest of Iran by Farhad Pourfaraj, Malek Abazari, Eslam Moradiasl, S. Amad Mokhtariai

“…By using the biological index that is based on the identification of the arthropod families, it is possible to make a logical judgment about the ecosystem condition. …”
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Underutilized wild edible fungi and their undervalued ecosystem services in Africa by Gudeta W. Sileshi, Donatha D. Tibuhwa, Alec Mlambo

“…Results We identified a total of 480 species of wild edible mushrooms in 126 genera belonging to 60 fungal families across Africa. A total of, 249 species were mycorrhizal, 28 species were termitophilic and 203 species were saprophytic or parasitic. …”
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Healthy individuals genetically at-risk for the development of Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata share disease-like cytokine dysregulation by Rebekah R. Schwartz, Kristina Seiffert-Sinha, Animesh A. Sinha

“…Our data underscore the known tendency of AID to cluster in families and support the notion of the shared genetic/common cause hypothesis across multiple AID.…”
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Active restoration of post-mining forest benefits the activity density, but not the diversity of spider communities across the seasons in Ghana by Harriet Kinga, Frederick Gyasi Damptey, Danilo Harms, Rudy Jocqué, Arnaud Henrard, Klaus Birkhofer

“…This study investigated changes in ground-hunting spider communities (families Ctenidae, Lycosidae and Zodariidae) in an actively restored forest, an unrestored gravel mine, and two alternative land-use types (agroforestry system and an arable field) to assess whether a two-decade post-mine restoration programme has been successful in restoring biodiversity to levels of a reference natural forest. …”
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Evaluation of essential indigenous woody plant species used by the rural population in Taraba State Nigeria by Bernard Bunde Meer, Iyiola Oadunjoye Tella, Callistus Akosim, Ephraim Edward Dishan

“…A total of 22 most essential indigenous woody plant species belonging to 18 families were identified to be used by the rural population in Taraba State. …”
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Finding determinants of leisure participation among older adults in Kosovo: a cross-sectional study by Arta Dalipi Shabani, Besarta Taganoviq, Blerta Kryeziu, Dilek Şahin, Suzanne Denieffe, Margaret Denny

“…The majority were married (69.4%) and lived with their families (66.4%). Overall, the most commonly reported daily activity was watching TV (52.7%), while the least common was fishing (0.3%). …”
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“It’s Traumatic for All of Us”: A Qualitative Analysis of Providers Caring for Seriously Ill Veterans With Surgical Conditions by Adela Wu, MD, Sarah E. Bradley, PhD, MPH, CPH, C. Ann Vitous, MA, MPH, M. Andrew Millis, MD, MPH, Pasithorn A. Suwanabol, MD, MS

“…Providers described clinical encounters that generated moral distress while caring for seriously ill patients with surgical conditions: (1) difficulties in conflict resolution with and among patients and families; (2) specific types of patients or situations; (3) systemic factors hindering appropriate end-of-life care; (4) surgical culture and expectations of the surgeon’s role. …”
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Comparative study between biofeedback pelvic floor training with and without transabdominal electrucal nerve stimulation in consitpation in children with spina bifida by Mervat Sheta Elsawy, Hadir Hassouna, Ahmed Elrouby

“…Introduction Constipationin pediatric patients having Spinabifida (SB) is a common problem which does not only play a major health problem but also adds an economic and emotional problem to such patients and their families. Biofeedback and trans-abdominal electrical nerve stimulation are new modalities of treatment for this condition; however there actual efficacy in such condition was not clearly studied.Aim of the Work Comparison between the efficacy of biofeedback alone and in association with trans-abdominal electrical nerve stimulation in the management of constipation in pediatric patients with SB bifida.Material and Methods Prospective randomized controlled study included 40 pediatric patients with SB bifida complaining of constipation ranging between six and 14 years old. …”
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Mortality in older adults with epilepsy: An understudied entity by Syeda Amrah Hashmi, Rithvik Gundlapalli, Ifrah Zawar

“…Increasing awareness among healthcare providers and families about the risks and management of epilepsy in older adults, along with fostering collaborative research efforts, is essential to improve mortality outcomes. …”
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Bacterial communities of diverse Drosophila species: ecological context of a host-microbe model system. by James Angus Chandler, Jenna Morgan Lang, Srijak Bhatnagar, Jonathan A Eisen, Artyom Kopp

“…We find that Drosophilid flies have taxonomically restricted bacterial communities, with 85% of the natural bacterial microbiome composed of only four bacterial families. The dominant bacterial taxa are widespread and found in many different host species despite the taxonomic, ecological, and geographic diversity of their hosts. …”
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Transformation of Melodrama in Turkish Cinema from Yeşilçam to the Present: The Films Innocence and Destiny by Kemal Çelik

“…Characters must struggle against significant social pressures from their lovers or families. Sacrifice is a fundamental tool for characters in this struggle. …”
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Population Structure and Regeneration Status of Woody Species in Kenech Forest, Southwest Ethiopia by Sewale Balemlay, Mammo Siraj

“…A total of 80 plant species categorized into 67 genera and 28 families were recorded and identified, for description and analysis of vegetation structure. …”
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The dynamics of mental health policy in Iran over the last century by Hashem Rastegar, Esmaeil Khedmati Morasae, Leila Doshmangir

“…Following the 1979 revolution, the focus shifted to the expansion of social and insurance support for these patients and their families. Conclusions The advancements related to severe mental disorders in Iran highlight the critical importance of public interventions in this field. …”
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Woody Species Composition, Structure and Diversity of Trees-Based Agroforestry System in the Mid-Highlands, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia by Agus Setiawan, Nur Arafah

“…The results found there were 31 plant species composition belonging to 18 families. Plant species at the tree level 73%, herbaceous 10% and shrubs 17%, native endemic species 74%, and introduced 26%. …”
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Evaluation of Fetuses Diagnosed with Megacystis During Prenatal Period by Kemal Sarsmaz, Busra Kanyildiz, Gokcen Orgul, Gokhan Karakoc, Hasan Eroglu, Dilek Sahin, Aykan Yucel

“…Because of the poor outcome, parents should be well informed and all interventions should be offered to families. …”
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Factors influencing chopstick use and an objective identification of traditional holding techniques in children. by Yuki Choji, Nanami Hirokawa, Chie Morimoto, Norihito China, Akio Nakai, Kazunori Miyata

“…While chopstick education is predominantly conducted within Japanese households, the increasing prevalence of nuclear families and dual-income households suggests a decline in intergenerational transmission of chopstick education. …”
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Stigma related to podoconiosis in Ethiopia: a systematic review by Temesgen Lera Abiso, Amene Abebe Kerbo, Eskinder Wolka Woticha, Mengistu Meskele Koyira

“…Social stigmatization of people with the disease is widespread, and patients are restricted from schools, local meetings, mosques, and churches and not allowed to marry into unaffected families. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review the stigma related to podoconiosis in Ethiopia.MethodsThe Preferred Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA-2020) guidelines were followed. …”
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The Effect of A Number Sense Education Program Supported By Web 2.0 Tools on The Number Sense Development of First Grade Elementary School Students by Zuhal Akbabaoğlu, Özgün Uyanık Aktulun

“…Employing a quasi-experimental design from quantitative research methodologies, data was collected using the "Number Sense Screener (NSS)"—originally developed by Jordan et al. (2012) and later adapted for Turkish first-grade students by Uyanık Aktulun (2019) alongside a "General Information Form" to collect personal data from families. Over the course of 12 weeks, the experimental group participated in the Web 2.0 Tools-supported Number Sense Education Program, conducted by the researcher, while the control group engaged in regular curriculum lessons. …”
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Women and partners’ experiences of critical perinatal events: a qualitative study by Marianne Johansen, Jette Led Sørensen, Stinne Høgh, Laura Emdal Navne, Mette Nordahl Svendsen

“…Postnatally, women and their partners experienced shortages of healthcare professional resources, absent healthcare and lack of attention.Conclusions Women and their partners’ experiences of critical perinatal events begin long before and end long after the actual moment of childbirth, challenging conventional ideas about the birth as being the pivotal event in making families. In future healthcare planning, it is important to to align expectations and guide parental involvement in birth events and to acknowledge the postnatal period as equally crucial.…”
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