A Systematic Literature Review: The Use of ELSA Speak on EFL Students’ Speaking Skill by Ahmad Awwabi Ribhan, Hadriana, Maria Safriyanti

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Neuroplastizität und Sport by Reinsberger C

“…Sports and exercise can influence brain structure and function on a variety of levels. Adult hippocampal neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, dendritic complexity and angiogenesis are among the basic mechanisms that are induced by exercise in ani mal models. …”
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Participatory Mapping of Environment Sanitation Conditions in Settlement of Floating House in Ternate City by Firdawaty Marasabessy, Vrita Tri Aryuni

“…Meanwhile, land conflicts occurred in Mangga Dua Utara District's settlement, resulting in the lack of government programs in this environment to structure slum environmental conditions…”
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Designing a cultivation model for top-notch students in basic medicine: a Delphi method by Geng Ni, Yutong Qin, Fangfang Wang, Jianjun Huang

“…Compared to existing international models such as MSTP in the U.S., which focuses predominantly on streamlined clinical-research integration, and WISE in Japan, emphasizing productivity through targeted doctoral training, this model uniquely incorporates comprehensive interdisciplinary teaching, structured research training mechanisms, and explicit quality assurance procedures. …”
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Longitudinal evaluation examining implementation and sustainment of an opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution among veterans who are unstably housed by Sarah J. Javier, Amanda M. Midboe, Taryn Perez, Angela M. Kyrish, Madeleine Golding, Hannah Cheng, Kenneth Bruemmer, Danica Bogicevic

“…Methods We used a multi-methods study design comprised of qualitative interviews and completion of a three-item survey. Semi-structured interviews were completed with Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) staff, site leaders, and site prescribers at four VA healthcare systems in the Western United States. …”
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Knowledge and Testing of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Vaccination Awareness among University Students in Kumasi, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study by Elizabeth Abban, Emmanuel Owusu, Benedicta Kwakye-Abebrese, Bright Koduah, Hannah Boateng, Emmanuel Ekow Korsah, Alfred Effah, Solomon Akpobi, Emmanuel Avoh-Ackah, Ebenezer Senu

“…This cross-sectional study included 386 students from the Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana, from February to June 2022. A well-structured questionnaire was used to obtain data on knowledge, testing, HBV vaccination status, and sociodemographic characteristics of participants. …”
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Factors associated with antiretroviral therapy default in the 34-Military Hospital, Sierra Leone, 2017-2020 by Henry Bangura, Fatmata Bangura, Jean Leonard Hakizimana, Adel Hussein Elduma, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru

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Psychosocial impact and stigma on men who have sex with men due to monkeypox by Rubén Linares-Navarro, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Iván Sanz-Muñoz, Víctor Onecha-Vallejo, Virginia Fernández-Espinilla, Virginia Fernández-Espinilla, Jose M. Eiros, Jose M. Eiros, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Javier Castrodeza-Sanz, Camino Prada-García, Camino Prada-García, Camino Prada-García

“…To address this gap, we assess discrimination, stigma, and psychosocial impact across social and healthcare settings.MethodsA cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a structured, pilot-tested survey to assess discrimination against MSM in media, family, socio-occupational, and healthcare environments.ResultsAmong 115 MSM surveyed, 81.7% observed discriminatory comments in media, while discrimination was noted in workplaces (41.7%), by family/friends (45.2%), cohabitants (15.7%), and healthcare (34.8%). …”
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A Post-Authorisation Safety Study of a Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine in Pregnant Women and Their Offspring in a Real-World Setting: Generic Protocol for a Target Trial Emulat... by Odette de Bruin, Linda Nab, Jungyeon Choi, Oisin Ryan, Hae-Won Uh, Fariba Ahmadizar, Shahar Shmuel, Heather Rubino, Kitty Bloemenkamp, Cynthia de Luise, Miriam Sturkenboom

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This protocol offers a structured approach to evaluating the safety of RSV vaccines in pregnant women. …”
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Developing a universal precautions approach to stigma reduction in health care: Insights from clinical and non-clinical health workers by Carla Treloar, Louise Maher, Emily Lenton, Gemma Nourse, Adrian Farrugia, Kate Seear, Amy Kirwan, Sophia Schroeder, Caitlin Douglass, Loren Brener, Timothy R Broady, Virginia Wiseman, Mark Stoové, Rob Monaghan, Elena Cama

“…To further develop this approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 health workers in clinical and non-clinical roles in Australia. …”
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Toward a continuous learning educational model: insights from the experience of a Mexican private university by Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Salvador Salas-Maxemín, Ana Paula Valle-Arce, Patricia Caratozzolo, Patricia Caratozzolo, Guillermo M. Chans, Guillermo M. Chans

“…(2) How does TEC21 align with the European Commission’s Industry 4.0 Curriculum Guidelines? Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 Mexican engineering undergraduates during their international study experiences using a cross-sectional qualitative design. …”
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Relationship between social capital and medication adherence among frail and pre-frail older people: a cross-sectional study from China by Zixuan Hong, Ying Guo, Wenwen Cao, Chenglin Cao, Zhi Hu, Jing Yan, Ren Chen, Zhongliang Bai

“…Methods Information concerning the socio-demographics, frailty, social capital, and medication adherence of 4218 participants was collected through a structured questionnaire during November and December 2020. …”
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Outcomes of nonoperative treatment of displaced anterior glenoid rim fractures without dislocation in the elderly: should instability be a concern? by Kutalmis Albayrak, Matthijs Jacxsens, Muhammed Bilal Kurk, Mert Demirci, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu, Bulent Karslioglu

“…Treatment involved sling immobilization for up to 4 weeks, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and range of motion. …”
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Assessment of public awareness and willingness to establish a forensic DNA and odontology national database in Egypt: a cross-sectional study by Asmaa Mohammad Moawad, Fatma Mohamed Hassan, Eman D. El Desouky, Youssef Mohsen Ashmawy, Ebtehal Mohammed, Noha E. Ibrahim, Howaida Saeed Mohammed, Basma kamal Ibrahim

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on forensic dental and DNA databases in Egypt from October 2023 to April 2024. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of the national DNA and forensic dental databases, and willingness to support a national database. …”
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Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study by Hanaa M. Abo Shereda, Eman A. Shokr, Hanaa A. Radwan, Doaa Lotfi Afifi Alqersh, Shereen Roushdy Hashem, Ashraf Mohamed El-Saiyed Konsouh, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Hanan E. Nada

“…Four tools were used for data collection: A structured interview questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Body Self-Image Questionnaire-Short Form (BSIQSF), and the Modified Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (MPCOSQ). …”
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Current Clinical Applications and Future Perspectives of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma by John Apostolidis, Ayman Sayyed, Mohammed Darweesh, Panayotis Kaloyannidis, Hani Al Hashmi

“…Cancer cells escape immune recognition by exploiting the programmed cell-death protein 1 (PD-1)/programmed cell-death 1 ligand 1 (PD-L1) immune checkpoint axis. …”
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The role of digital financial inclusion in improving financial literacy and financial well-being for business sustainability: Indonesian women’s export craft SMEs by Ratnawati, M. Taufiq Noor Rokhman, Ayu Agus Tya Ningsih

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Algorithm for Processing X-ray Images Using Fuzzy Logic by A. S. Mannaa

“…The modified method of knee bone X-ray analysis includes the development of an algorithm for automatic detection of structures and anomalies in knee joints, determination and measurement of anatomical parameters, assessment of the degree of damage, etc. …”
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HIV risk perception and associated factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia: implications for PrEP uptake in antenatal and postnatal settings by Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga, Wilbroad Mutale, Karen Hampanda, Benjamin H. Chi

“…Study team members administered a structured questionnaire to pregnant and breastfeeding women at the hospital's maternal and child health clinic to get information on socio-demographics, obstetrics and pregnancy history, sexual behavior and HIV risk perception. …”
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Evaluating the impact of NSAIDs and exercise therapy versus sole exercise therapy on joint mobility, pain levels, grip strength, and muscle activity in lateral epicondylitis patien... by Junaid Ahmad Parrey, Mohd Arshad Bari, Abdul Qayyum Khan, Arish Ajhar, Shivani Singh

“…Conclusion: Combining NSAIDs with exercise therapy resulted in more significant improvements in pain, grip strength, and ROM than NSAIDs alone, highlighting the added benefits of structured exercise therapy for Lateral epicondylitis. …”
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