The Relationship Between Fast Food Consumption and Obesity Among Adults at Pekan Labuhan Health Center, Medan, Indonesia by Fauzan Azmi Hasti Habibi Samosir, Kamila Harisah Qalbi, Vincent Wijaya, Kathy Kathy, Yesindi Nakita Miadi, Monica Dwi Putri, Juliandi Harahap

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Development of spontaneous and sensory evoked network activity in rodent cerebral cortex in vivo by Elena Nigi, Jenq-Wei Yang, Heiko J. Luhmann, Anne Sinning

“…Next we discuss the functional role of transient cortical structures and cell types in the generation of early activity patterns and in the activity-dependent maturation of local and large-scale cortical networks. …”
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Teaching Dance in Diaspora: Pedagogical Experiences in Melbourne, Australia by Jeanette Mollenhauer

“…Available choreographic and pedagogical support from respective homelands also varied: in turn, this often determined group structures and practices in Melbourne. Yet, every group maintained a remarkable program of performances at both diasporic community celebrations and regionalized multicultural festivals. …”
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The evolution of online extensive reading and web-based platforms in EFL/ESL: A narrative review of impacts, challenges, and future directions by Amine Ounissi, Raihana Romly, Azza Jauhar Ahmad Tajuddin, Md. Kamrul Hasan

“…Adopting a narrative review methodology, this study utilises a structured literature matrix to synthesise findings, critically analyse, and evaluate key data from diverse research studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of OER’s pedagogical implications. …”
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Nurturing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries to Strengthen Food Sovereignty in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut by Meghan Lindsay Brockington, Tiff-Annie Kenny, Mélanie Lemire, Hing Man Chan, Dennis Nauyavik, Philip Loring, Jane Parmley, Matthew Little

“…This qualitative case study prioritizes Inuit voices in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, to explore the complex role of small-scale fisheries in advancing food security, sovereignty, and community well-being. Semi-structured interviews (n=15) were conducted with Elders, experienced commercial fish harvesters, and local decision-makers. …”
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Factors associated with patient values among individuals with tuberculosis: a mixed-methods study using a patient- and family-centered care approach by Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini Gunawan, Servasius To’o Jala Mulu, Leni Landudjama, Melkisedek Landi, Wanto Paju, Heriberth Bara Hunggurami, Geralda Holi Mayela Ludji, Grazhela Tatu Rija, Donny Sulistiono, Israfil Israfil

“…The quantitative phase involved 180 purposively selected patients with TB, with data collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test. …”
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Challenges and opportunities in screening and management of hypertension and type 2 diabetes in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya: A qualitative study of multi-sectoral stakeh... by Soohyun Nam, Jane Otai, Minjung Lee, Robin Whittemore, Eunice Omanga, Siobhan Thompson, Mildred Mudany

“…The purpose of the study is to explore barriers and facilitators to noncommunicable disease (NCD) screening and management in Nairobi's informal settlements to inform future NCD programme development. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 38 multi-sectoral stakeholders, comprising of community health workers (CHWs), nurses, clinical officers, physicians, community-based organisation (CBO) staff, individuals living with hypertension or type 2 diabetes (T2D), and individuals who are eligible for screening but never screened. …”
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Social Media Platforms Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises Use to Enhance Market Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa, Henry Stanley, Marus, Eton, Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba

“…Data was collected through structured questionnaires using KoboCollect tool, and interviews. …”
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Descubriendo la Estructura Organizacional by Marilyn N. Norman, Joy C. Jordan

“…It is the Spanish language version of 4-HS FS101.3/4H236: Discovering the Organizational Structure. It describes the national, state, county, and foundation roles in the 4-H organization. …”
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Stepping up: impact of health education on diabetic foot Self-Care in a Resource-Limited tertiary care setting by Aya Mohamed Mehana, Amal Selim, Shimaa M. Saied, Nadira Mansour Hassan

“…A baseline assessment of foot self-care awareness and practice was done for both groups using a structured questionnaire. The control group received their routine care provided by the clinic, while the intervention group received an additional health education program. …”
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Intention to Use Smartphone through Perceived Compatibility, Perceived Usefulness, and Perceived Ease of Use by Harries Arizonia Ismail

“…The data had been analyzed by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and it was processed using AMOS program version 16.0. …”
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ORGANIZATIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FORMATION OF COMPETENCE OF INTERACTION WITH PARENTS, SOCIAL PARTNERS OF THE FUTURE TEACHERS by Natalya Romayeva, Natalya Garanzha

“…The author's interpretation of the content of the competence and its structural components is suggested. The organizational and pedagogical conditions for the formation of the competence studied in future teachers have been substantiated and confirmed by the effectiveness of the educational process: the inclusion in the content of specialized disciplines of specific topics aimed at systematizing, deepening and expanding knowledge about working with parents and social partners; Introduction into the educational process of elective discipline (elective) «Social partnership and interaction with parents in general education for the study of traditional and innovative forms of teacher interaction with social partners, parents and the formation of necessary professional skills; Organization of the work of the student scientific association on the specified problems; Inclusion in the programs of practitioners of special tasks on the organization of interaction with parents and social partners of students.…”
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Characteristics and dynamics of cognitive impairment in patients with primary and recurrent cerebral ischemic hemispheric stroke by A. A. Kozyolkin, А. А. Kuznietsov, L. V. Novikova

“…Acute cerebrovascular disease is a global medical and social problem of the modern angioneurology, occupying leading positions in the structure of morbidity and mortality among adult population of the world. …”
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Environmental justice lens as a necessity and an opportunity in relocation: The case of the Noordwaard and the Eferding Basin by Chloé ten Brink, Idowu Ajibade, Caroline Zickgraf

“…Using a deductive environmental justice framework, we analyzed two compensation-based relocations, also understood as buyouts: the 2013 Danube flood relocation in Austria’s Eferding Basin and the Noordwaard de-poldering in the Netherlands’ Room for the River program. We combined document analysis (n = 62) and semi-structured interviews (n = 20) to assess justice concerns, focusing on distributive, procedural, and ecological dimensions. …”
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Iranian Intensive Care Unit Nurses\' Experience of Patient Safety Culture: A Qualitative Study by Samrand Fattah Ghazi, Mehrzad Mashayekhi, Parvaneh Asgari

“…Participants were 18 ICU nurses from three hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2021-2022, who were selected using a purposive sampling method. In-depth semi-structured interviews was carried to collect data. Data were analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s content analysis method. …”
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Enhancing resilience in nursing: the role of education, support systems, a multi-level approach to enhancing adaptability and preventing burnout by H. S. N. Nalagamage, R. K. A. U. Rathnayaka, C. K. W. Gamage, W. S. Sudusinghe

“…Drawing from sources such as PubMed Central, Lippincott Journals, BMC Nursing, ResearchGate, SAGE Journals and Emerald, this review synthesises existing literature to propose a structured framework for resilience-building in nursing. …”
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Emerging Business Development Model in the Sports Industry by Ali Ghanbari, Mohammad Soltanhoseini, Zahra Halajpoor, zahra Borgheyan

“…The research tool was a semi-structured interview. The interviewing process continued until theoretical saturation (14 people) was reached. …”
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Assessing food insecurity strategies across twelve countries from different income levels: a sustainability and food systems perspective by Farah Slim, Zeinab Ibrahim, Imad Toufeili, Amira Haddarah, Abderahman Rejeb

“…This study critically analyzes the food security strategies of twelve countries across four income groups, as classified by the World Bank: Low-Income (Malawi, Afghanistan, Ethiopia), Lower-Middle-Income (Nigeria, India, Lebanon), Upper-Middle-Income (Maldives, Brazil, China) and High-Income (Canada, Germany, United Arab Emirates). Using a structured narrative review of national policies and programs (2016–2024) sourced from academic databases, government publications, and international reports, we assess the alignment of strategies with the sustainability pillars (economic, social, environmental) and six key agri-food system interventions. …”
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Supporting Children and Their Families in Gauteng Public Schools: The Roles of School Social Workers by Gift Khumalo, Nolwazi Ngcobo, Mbongeni Shadrack Sithole

“…Data were collected from 22 purposively selected participants, comprising school social workers, supervisors, and provincial managers of school social work programs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, and thematic analysis was employed to identify themes. …”
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A comprehensive survey on machine learning for workplace injury analysis: risk prediction, return to work strategies, and demographic insights by Gonzalo A. Vivian, Richard A. Bauder, Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar

“…Moreover, research gaps are identified, particularly regarding the emerging potential of advanced ML techniques, such as deep learning and large language models (LLMs), for analyzing structured and unstructured safety data, methods that have not yet been widely applied in workplace injury research. …”
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