Psychosocial consequences of xylazine and implications for harm reduction services by Marina Plesons, William H. Eger, Erika L. Crable, Maia H. Hauschild, Corbin C. McElrath, Cyrus Owens, David W. Forrest, Angela R. Bazzi, Naida De Los Santos, Hansel E. Tookes, Tyler S. Bartholomew

“…Methods: We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 17 PWUD and 8 staff at a syringe services program in Miami, FL from June–July 2023. …”
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Interventions designed to increase scholarly activity and achieve promotion among primarily junior clinical faculty in the United States: a scoping review by Heather A. Billings, Ashlee Mills Duffy, Gary L. Beck Dallaghan, Emily J. Glenn, Eric S. Peeples, Matthew R. Sandbulte, Jason F. Shiffermiller, Carrie Valenta, Bethany R. Lowndes, Jana L. Wardian

“…Articles published between January 1, 2012, and February 7, 2025, that described faculty development interventions designed to increase scholarly productivity of junior clinical faculty in the United States were included. We employed a structured data extraction algorithm, extracted data in dyads, and resolved any inconsistencies using a third extractor. …”
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Mindfulness and Traditional Training: A 16 – Week Study on Their Combined Effect on Shooting Accuracy and Anxiety in Football Players by Yuvaraj Dharmalingam, Manobala Vijayan, Nithya Govind, Ramajayam Munusamy, Ketheeswaran Kumarasamy, Dibakar Debnath, Premkumar Govindhan

“…Both experimental groups underwent a structured 16-week training program focused on developing technical, tactical awareness, and fitness. …”
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Optimization of the Pedagogical Process in Teaching Chemistry to First-Year Students of the Ural State Medical University by E. Yu. Ermishina, N. A. Naronova, N. N. Kataeva, K. O. Golitsyna, N. A. Belokonova

“…It is shown that the updated form of the laboratory workshop in chemistry, along with the rationalization of the structure of the lesson and the form of the exam make it possible to achieve maximum learning outcomes with a limited time interval for classroom work. …”
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A new role profile for nurses with expanded competencies promoting person-centered care in long-term care: a mixed-methods intervention development study by Katharina Silies, Tilman Huckle, Nadine Pohontsch, Anne-Marei Jarchow, Katrin Schütz, Martin Müller, Dagmar Lühmann, Katrin Balzer

“…Data collection: residents’ chart reviews and semi structured interviews with residents (n = 3), family (n = 4), and care providers (n = 11). …”
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Knowledge of alarm signs of stroke among caretakers of stroke patients and first contact healthcare providers at two tertiary referral hospitals in Uganda by Salvatore Ssemmanda, Abdu Kisekka Musubire

“…Methods This was a cross-sectional survey study design using data collected over ten weeks by structured questionnaire based in-depth interviews of autonomously consented adult study participants. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and factors associated with vertical transmission of hepatitis B among pregnant women in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia by Aynalem Belay, Abdulaziz Assefa, Fentahun Tamene Zeleke, Mulugeta Animaw, Muche Argaw, Fikremariam Endeshaw, Samrawit Birhanu Alemu, Ayele Sahile, Mangistu Abera

“…A systematic sampling technique was used, and data were collected through a pre-tested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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Evaluating the Knowledge of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameters Between Undergraduate Students and Radiographers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectiona... by Aljuaid LA, Alblowi MA, Almary SY, Alshamrani KM, Subahi AM

“…Previous studies have showed a significant knowledge gap regarding CT and MRI parameters; thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of university curricula and clinical practice in hospitals among undergraduate students and technologists in Jeddah.Methods: Quantitative data were collected through a validated structured cross-sectional survey administered to a cluster sample of undergraduate students and radiographers in Jeddah. …”
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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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Establishing a Multicenter Active Adverse Events Following Immunization Sentinel Surveillance Network Across 22 Tertiary Care Hospitals in India: Protocol for a Prospective Observa... by Apoorva Sharan, Manoja Kumar Das, Akhil PM, Ramesh Poluru, Neeraj Kumar Kashyap, Christian Burri, Jan Bonhoeffer, Satinder Aneja, Deepak Polpakara, Narendra Kumar Arora

“…We screened all children aged 1-24 months who were hospitalized for more than 24 hours at participating sites to identify suspected or confirmed cases of these outcomes using a structured checklist. Written informed consent was obtained from the parent or legally authorized representative for inclusion in the study. …”
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Normal Heptane Reforming of Promoted Platinum Composite Catalysts: Preparation, Characterization and Catalytic Performance by Mohammad Hasan Peyrovi, Nastaran Parsafard, Amir Sajedi

“…It was revealed that the proper structure of these catalysts facilitates the reforming of n-heptane. …”
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Two-Eyed Seeing in action: Project extension for community health outcomes – Indigenous chronic pain & substance use by Andrew Koscielniak, Natalie Zur Nedden, Yaadwinder Shergill, Teresa Trudeau-Magiskan, Marinna Read, Alycia Benson, Lana Ray, Andrew Smith, Virginia McEwen, Paul Francis, Alex Falcigno, Tyler Drawson, Andrea Furlan, Christopher Mushquash, Patricia A. Poulin

“…Lessons learned included an overt recognition of the influence of different structures and institutions on programs and for a culturally safer development and evaluation frameworks for future Project ECHOs to improve care with and for Indigenous Peoples.Conclusions Project ECHO can be a vehicle to enact Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action through weaving relationships and knowledges to create culturally safer institutions and practices to improve chronic pain, substance use health, and wellness, with and for Indigenous Peoples.…”
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Aging assessment of silicone rubber materials under corona discharge accompanied by humidity and UV radiation by Mahmood Atif, Muneeb Ahmed, Saeed Usman, Alam Shahid, Al-Ammar Essam A., Kang Jee-Hyun, Zoubi Wail Al, Choi Dongwhi

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Financial Mechanism for the Development of Islamic Business in the Russian Federation by H.A. Youssef

“…In this regard, the purpose of this article is to study the financial mechanism for the development of Islamic business in the Russian Federation in the context of the implementation of key areas of state support for entrepreneurship at the federal and regional levels.Methods: the study is based on the use of general scientific methods of induction and deduction, a review of scientific sources; the quantitative assessment is based on the calculation of statistical indicators, in particular: the relative size of the structure of segments of the Islamic economy with comparative studies in the country context of the volume of the halal food market, chain and basic indicators of the series of dynamics of directions of state support for Islamic business and regional levels.Results: the article analyzes the main directions, tools and institutions for the implementation of state support for Islamic entrepreneurship in foreign practices, indicating the active development of legislative, regulatory and organizational infrastructure, large-scale financing of infrastructure support programs. …”
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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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MANAGEMENT OF COGNITIVE ACTIVITIES OF PREPARATORY DEPARTMENTS FOREIGN STUDENTS AT HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE WHEN STUDYING GENERAL DISCIPLINES by Olexandr O. Kalenyk, Iryna V. Ovsiienko, Tetiana L. Tsaregradskaya

“…Preparatory departments for foreign students are an important structural component of the educational process at leading universities in Ukraine. …”
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EDUKASI KESEHATAN DAN PENGOLAHAN OBAT TRADISIONAL UNTUK PENINGKATAN IMUNITAS PADA MASA PANDEMI DI JORONG BANSA KECAMATAN KAMANG MAGEK KABUPATEN AGAM by Mulyanti Roberto Muliantino, Yuanita Ananda, Rika Sarfika

“…The aim of these activities was to improve the knowledge of PKK Bansa’s members in increasing self-management in Covid-19 prevention and traditional medicine skill. The methods in this program were structure education and skill training for 25 members of PKK in Bansa. …”
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One Health: governance and regulatory framework for antimicrobial use in Malawi by Amos Lucky Mhone, Dishon M. Muloi, Arshnee Moodley

“…Methods: A qualitative approach was used, combining a review of policy and legal documents with semi-structured stakeholder interviews. Relevant policies and laws were sourced from government databases, the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations' (FAO) FAOLEX and AMR-LEX databases, and other publicly available resources. …”
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Feasibility of Group Telerehabilitation for Older Adults: A Quality Improvement Project by Emily M. Hudson, Stephanie P. Bazal, Michelle R. Rauzi, Hillari S. N. Olson, Melissa J. Ludescher, Christine Interrante, Molly Lahn, Estee Berg, Howard A. Fink, Jennifer P. Wisdom, Allison M. Gustavson

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