Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex on short-term balance acquisition in healthy individuals by Ömer Burak Tor, Michael A. Nitsche, Edmund Wascher, Nevin A. Guzel, Charles S. Layne

“…All participants were involved in a structured, three-session perturbation-based balance training program completed within one week. …”
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Embracing innovation to drive positive change to clinical practice in stroke care by Indira Natarajan

“…The NMES device stimulates nerves in the leg to activate calf and foot muscle pumps, increasing venous blood flow in the deep veins, significantly reducing VTE incidence, with no cases reported in the NMES-treated group.The successful adoption of this technology was facilitated through leadership and a structured, multidisciplinary approach involving key stakeholders. …”
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Psychosocial challenges among Asian adolescents and young adults with cancer: a scoping review by Yihui Wei, Panpan Xiao, Weishang Deng, Cho Lee Wong, Chun-Kit Ngan, Winnie Wan-Yee Tso, Alex Wing-Kwan Leung, Herbert Ho-Fung Loong, Chi Kong Li, Alexandre Chan, Yin Ting Cheung

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Impact Assessment of an Educational Intervention Toward Rational Antibiotic Use Among Community Pharmacists in Nepal by Kafle S, Jha N, Shankar PR, Bhandary S, Palaian S

“…The quantitative data were analyzed using appropriate tests (p < 0.05). Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted after the follow-up, among six CPs to obtain their perspectives on the intervention and their role in combating AMR.Results: The majority (n = 118; 72.84%) had a “Diploma in Pharmacy” qualification. …”
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Parental hesitancy on COVID-19 vaccination of children under the age of 16: A cross-sectional mixed-methods study among factory workers. by Kyaw Thiha Aung, Ye Minn Htun, Zin Lin Htet, Yan Naing Myint Soe, Phyo Ko Ko, Win Oo, May Soe Aung, Tun Tun Win

“…The quantitative data were collected by the face-to-face interviews using a pretested structured questionnaire that included the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy scale. …”
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Assessing Knowledge of Radiation Protection and Safety Among Undergraduate and Intern Radiologic Technologists: A Pre- and Post-Educational Course Survey by Alamoudi D, Ahmed ME, Alhalwani AY, Alnakhli AT, Qahaf RM, Bazuhayr LF, Yamani BH

“…Knowledge of safe ionizing radiation use guidelines scored slightly lower (mean: 8.5 ± 1.6).Conclusion: Structured radiation education significantly enhances students’ knowledge of radiation physics, protection, and safety guidelines. …”
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment for oral care in older adults: a focus group study by Nattariya Wongiam, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

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Newborn care service utilization and associated factors among women who gave birth in Kore district, West Arsi zone, Ethiopia, 2022: a mixed method study by Ararso Hordofa Guye, Bekele Niguse Lata, Tomas Benti Tefera, Tadesse Nigussie, Beka Teressa Meka

“…Data were collected through a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Partner support and life satisfaction as predictors of postpartum quality of life among Iranian women by Nasim Bahrami, Mina Fathi, Nazanin Shakibi, Mark D. Griffiths, Zainab Alimoradi

“…Conclusion Targeted interventions should prioritize enhancing life satisfaction and postpartum partner support because they were the strongest positive predictors of maternal QoL, while addressing modifiable risk factors such as depression and poor sleep quality. Culturally adapted programs, including couples-based counseling and structured mental health support are recommended with special attention to employed mothers, mothers experiencing neonatal hospitalization, and those who have older spouses.…”
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Perceptions and Experiences of Self-Management in Patients with Prediabetes: A Qualitative Study in China by Jiang J, Feng Q, Yan L, Guo Y, Yang Q

“…An interpretive phenomenological research method was employed. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted to explore patients’ self-management experiences. …”
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Occupational health complaints and demographic features of farmers exposed to agrochemicals during agricultural activity by Dhananjayan Venugopal, Ravichandran Beerappa, Deepika Chauhan, Panjakumar Karunamoorthy, Mala Ambikapathy, Thamaraikannan Mohankumar, Avinash Gaikwad, Shridhar Kondhalkar

“…Methods A total of 226 participants were recruited, comprising 109 exposed farmers and 117 unexposed controls matched by age and gender. Structured questionnaires addressing demographics,and lifestyle characteristics, pesticide application practices, management procedures, and health complaints were used to gather data. …”
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Dynamic basis of supercoiling-dependent DNA interrogation by Cas12a via R-loop intermediates by Kevin D. P. Aris, Joshua C. Cofsky, Honglue Shi, Noor Al-Sayyad, Ivan E. Ivanov, Ashwin Balaji, Jennifer A. Doudna, Zev Bryant

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Raman Spectroscopic Characterization of Endodontic Biofilm Matrices by Tatiana Ramirez-Mora, Claudia Dávila-Pérez, Fernando Torres-Méndez, Grettel Valle-Bourrouet

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Barriers of organized cervical cancer screening in Albania and Montenegro by Marcell Csanádi, Kozeta Filipi, Alban Ylli, Bajram Dedja, Anila Bejko, Ivana Nikcevic Kovacevic, Jovana Vukovic-Lekovic, Milica Stanisic, Adrijana Vujovic, George Dennis Obeng, Inge M. C. M. de Kok, Zoltán Vokó, Orsolya Varga

“…Policymakers should prioritize sustainable funding, centralized systems, and innovative approaches to overcome structural challenges.…”
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Prognostic value of the levels of CTLA-4 and its ligand B7.2 in patients with colorectal cancer by A. V. Chetveryakov, V. L. Tsepelev

“…The analysis of the obtained data determined the parameters that have prognostic value in the structure of the diagnostic model. Using these parameters, we developed a computer program to determine the probability of CRC in the patient.Conclusion. …”
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V.M. Bekhterev`s Pedagogical Institute for Social Breeding and Research of the Normal and Defective Child (1921-1925): Theoretical and Applied Value by Dolgova E.A., Hivinova D.A.

“…Petersburg, the State archive of the Russian Federation, authors reconstruct history of creation and feature of functioning of Institute, investigate its scientific educational program and possibilities of its realization in practice, characterize structure and dynamics of training of students, place emphasis on establishment of interrelation of Institute with other institutions and laboratories of Psychoneurological academy, providing his functioning infrastructure. …”
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ANALYSIS OF DIRECT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF WARFARIN IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION by Yu. B. Belousov, I. S. Yavelov, D. Yu. Belousov, E. V. Afanasieva

“…Aim. To analyze the structure of expenses associated with warfarin dose adjustment and international normalized ratio (INR) control for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) per 1 year of treatment. …”
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Development of Youth Communities in the University Ecosystem: Resources, Projects, and Risks by A. V. Kiryakova, N. A. Kargapoltseva, I. D. Belonovskaya, S. A. Duzhnikov

“…The subject of study is the structure, axiological, organizational and procedural foundations of the university ecosystem. …”
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Assessing the Land Consolidation Projects from the Perspective of Farmers (A Case Study in Artova District of Tokat Province in Turkey) by Esra Kaplan, Hayriye Sibel Gülse Bal

“…Chi-square analysis revealed that the problems caused by disadvantages of fragmented land structure, importance of land integrity and the experience on a previous consolidation project area are important for the producers supporting the land consolidation project.…”
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Spiritual Leadership Enhances Caring Behaviour: The Mediating Role of Calling by Sang Ayu Ketut Candrawati, Ni Kadek Ayu Sriani, Putu Gede Subhaktiyasa, Ni Komang Sukra Andini, Ni Luh Nova Dilisca Dwi Putri, Ni Ketut Citrawati, Megah Andriany

“…The analysis adopted partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using a second-order reflective-formative model. …”
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