Enhancing medical improvisation training: a mixed-methods approach to curriculum modification by Xia Zheng, Clare Whitney, Heidi Preis, Elizabeth Bojsza, Susmita Pati

“…Conclusion Our manuscript articulates a theoretically grounded framework for revising medical improv curriculum. This structured yet adaptable framework could be useful for curricular modification in other medical improv and experiential learning curricula.…”
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Gender differences in spousal caregiver strain and paid service use among dementia caregivers in rural Appalachia by Jyoti Savla, Jyoti Savla, Karen A. Roberto, Karen A. Roberto, Leslie A. Fontaine

“…Guided by the Stress Process Model, we analyzed structured interview data from 61 spousal caregivers living in rural Appalachia. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Livestock Owners and Livestock Assistants towards African Trypanosomiasis Control in The Gambia by Alpha Kargbo, Edrisa Jawo, Amien Isaac Amoutchi, Herve Koua, Rex Kuye, Zainabou Dabre, Abdoulie Bojang, Rafael F. C. Vieira

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Understanding Kampung Transformation through Development Thinking Perspective: Insights from ‘Kampung Berkebun Pajajaran’ by Hilmy Muhammad Dzaki, Sri Mulyati, Muhammad Wildan Arkan, Sonny Yuliar

“…This article employs the development thinking framework to analyze the complete picture, examining the interplay between the program, community's agency, initiatives, and external support structures. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Product Quality, Performance, Consumer Experience, Positive eWOM on Purchase Intention and Sustainability: On Consumer Railways by Sonny Indrajaya, Tukhas Shilul Imaroh, Dewi Nusraningrum

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The ‘why’ and the ‘who’ of choosing a rural Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship: medical graduates’ perspectives from a qualitative study by Marley Binder, Hannah Beks, Lara Fuller, Jessica Beattie

“…Participants were graduates of the Doctor of Medicine at Deakin University, Australia, who participated in the rural LIC and graduated between 2011 and 2020. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were undertaken, and reflexive thematic analysis was employed. …”
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Experiences of the Special Education Teacher Candidates in the Distance Teaching Practice Procedure by Duygu Büyükköse, Elçin Yüksel Akgün, Erkan Kurnaz

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed with content analysis. …”
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Developing and validating the Chinese nursing core competence scale for tertiary hospital nurses based on evolving health care needs in China by Meihan Chen, Xiaonan Li, Aiping Wang, Baosen Zhou

“…Methods This three-phase study involved: (1) Constructing a preliminary competency framework through systematic literature review and semi-structured interviews; (2) Refining dimensions via two-round Delphi consultations; (3) Validating the Chinese Nursing Core Competence Scale (CNCCS) with data from 1,415 nurses across seven geographical regions (Nov 2022-May 2023), assessing validity through content/structure/criterion-related validation and reliability via internal consistency/test-retest analysis. …”
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Unlocking potential: mentorship training perspectives from undergraduate peer mentors in course-based undergraduate research experiences by Joseph E. Panzik, Tevin Flom, Vincent M. Pinnavaia, Abigail M. Natoli, Sean F. Notley, Caitlin J. Light

“…By drawing on UGPM perspectives, we identify some best practices for their professional development and advocate for more structured approaches to UTA or UGPM training. These recommendations aim to ensure that UTAs and UGPMs not only thrive as mentors but also enhance the learning outcomes and research experiences of their peers in CUREs.…”
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The Interplay of Financial Safety Nets, Long-Term Goals, and Saving Habits: A Moderated Mediation Study by Congrong Ouyang, Mindy Joseph, Yu Zhang, Khurram Naveed

“…Policymakers can leverage these findings to design initiatives that encourage structured savings programs, while financial advisors should emphasize goal-setting strategies to help households improve their financial security. …”
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Beneficial effects of a reminiscence intervention (‘Remember-ME’) on cognitive and psychological dimensions: a pilot study on community-dwelling older adults by Barbara Adriana Lambert Van As, Manila Vannucci, Annalaura Nocentini, Enrico Imbimbo, Ersilia Menesini

“…Specifically, the intervention significantly improved the subjective quality (i.e. vividness) of autobiographical memory, the level of life satisfaction along with reducing feeling of loneliness.Conclusion Structured group reminiscence may be an effective method for improving both autobiographical memory and mental health in older adults.…”
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Spatial Variation Law of Blasting Vibration in Layered Strata under Blasting Excavation of Subway Tunnel by Zhen Zhang, Chuanbo Zhou, Nan Jiang, Yingkang Yao

“…Blasting vibration generated from blasting excavation of subway tunnel may endanger the adjacent structures buried in strata. To guarantee their safety and stability, it is crucial to understand the spatial variation law of blasting vibration in strata. …”
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Ephaptic conduction molding memory engrams by A. Rabinovitch, R. Rabinovitch, D. Braunstein, E. Smolik, Y. Biton

“…Abstract Background Memories are programmed in the brain as connected neuronal ensembles called engrams. …”
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Japanese elementary teachers’ positioning and pedagogical decision-making in teaching physical education to culturally and linguistically diverse children by Takafumi Tomura, Takahiro Sato, Ryan T. Miller, Chie Kataoka, Yu Furuta, Momoka Ikeshita, Shannon Mason, Yoshinori Okade

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Specific energy reduction in a semi-autogenous grinding mill circuit by an automatic control system by Thomás Pinto, Moisés T. da Silva, Guilherme V. Raffo, Thiago A. M. Euzébio

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Spatial configuration analysis of a traditional garden in Yangzhou city: a comparative case study of three typical gardens by Wenting Wu, Kai Zhou, Tianjie Li, Xiaoling Dai

“…A quantitative analysis was conducted using statistical programs to reveal similarities and differences in invisible space-structure relationships among the three gardens. …”
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Automated Detection of Connective Tissue by Tissue Counter Analysis and Classification and Regression Trees by Josef Smolle, Peter Kahofer

“…Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of the CART (Classification and Regression Tree) procedure for the recognition of microscopic structures in tissue counter analysis. Methods: Digital microscopic images of H&E stained slides of normal human skin and of primary malignant melanoma were overlayed with regularly distributed square measuring masks (elements) and grey value, texture and colour features within each mask were recorded. …”
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Motivating Unmotivated Students and Strategies For Success in Vet: A Guide for Vet Educators by Iliyan Vasilev

“…These insights underscore the essential importance of strongly cultivating autonomy, as well as meaningful interconnectedness, and guaranteeing practical relevance and real-world applicability within educational structures. This research enriches the discourse on motivational intricacies in VET, presenting actionable insights for educators striving to activate and energize their students in a fungible way. …”
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Does the Wagner’s Law exist in a strategic national area? An evidence from Kedungsepur - Indonesia by Gatot Sasongko, Andrian Dolfriandra Huruta, Anita Wardani

“…This was due to the ineffectiveness of institutions, differences in regional expenditure structures towards state expenditures and the lack of government work programs in the productive sector. …”
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Storytelling as a Pedagogical Tool in Arabic Language Teaching: Enhancing Speaking Skills by Muhamad Solehudin

“…The findings reveal that storytelling not only increases student motivation and confidence but also reinforces core language structures in a meaningful context. Storytelling activities provided an emotionally safe environment that promoted oral participation and collaborative interaction. …”
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