Integration of Digital Twin, IoT and LoRa in SCARA Robots for Decentralized Automation with Wireless Sensor Networks by William Aparecido Celestino Lopes, Adilson Cunha Rusteiko, Cleiton Rodrigues Mendes, Nicolas Vinicius Cruz Honório, Marcelo Tsuguio Okano

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Chinese Rush to Africa: Comparative Historical Analysis by E. I. Zelenev, M. A. Soloshcheva

“…China has created a binary structure: the Forum of China-Africa cooperation launches a mechanism for selecting countries that are ready to follow the political path of the PRC with the prospect of becoming a country-follower of China, and the “One belt – one road” program de facto “forms membership” in the club of countries-followers of China, fixing these countries in the trail of Chinese influence not only politically, but also economically.…”
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Theoretical Analysis and Characterization of Multi-Islands Single-Electron Devices with Applications by Amine Touati, Samir Chatbouri, Nabil Sghaier, Adel Kalboussi

“…A two- (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) multiple-tunnel junctions array is investigated. Device structure and electrical characteristics are described. …”
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Stabilizing the depth of a towed underwater vehicle under the impact of random sea-waves by Dang Nguyen Phu, Tuan Vu Duc

“…Therefore, this research will propose and investigate a solution for synthesizing the control system to stabilize the TUV based on the real interpolation method (RIM) with the main contents: modeling the Towed cable (TC) - Underwater vehicle (UV) system, proposing the structure of the control system and the synthesis procedure of the regulators based on the RIM, building a synthesis program with different TC lengths. …”
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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to pilot Restore Energy, Activity Can Help (REACH): an mHealth-enabled peer coaching intervention for fatigue in systemic lupus ery... by Nina Gulati, Kiran Singh, Erin Morrissey, Priscilla Calvache, Jillian Rose-Smith, Monique Gore-Massy, Faye Chiu, Ludovic Trinquart, Iris Navarro-Millan, Sara Folta, Shanthini Kasturi

“…Trained peer coaches with lived SLE experience will use behavior change strategies to support participants through a 12-week structured program supported by the REACH app. Participants in the control arm will receive access to the REACH app without peer coaching. …”
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Enhancing health workforce capacity through life skills-based interventions: evidence from Pakistan on reducing gender-based violence by Tazeen Saeed Ali, Ambreen Merchant, Warisha Qamar, Zahid Ali Memon, Rubina Barolia, Zulfiqar A Bhutta

“…A pre- and post-test assessment was administered to measure changes in knowledge, competencies, and attitudes using structured questionnaires adapted from UNHCR and UNICEF tools. …”
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Contrasting Patterns of Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Spatial Population Genomics Throughout a Rabies Management Area in Eastern North America by Matthew W. Hopken, Clara P. Mankowski, Christine Thurber, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Kathleen M. Nelson, Richard B. Chipman, Zaid Abdo, Tore Buchanan, Ariane Massé, Amy T. Gilbert

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Impact of on-field repeated sprint training on aerobic fitness and anaerobic performance in football athletes: A matched-pair design. by Ramita Gupta, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Ankita Sharma, Shweta Sharma, Abdul Rahim Shaik, Mohamed K Seyam, Shahid Raza, Mastour Saeed Alshahrani, Batool Abdulelah Alkhamis, Hani Hassan Alnakhli, Lama Moraya Alsalm, Fuzail Ahmad, Irshad Ahmad

“…The experimental group completed a structured four-week RST program, while the control group continued routine football training involving technical, tactical, and endurance drills. …”
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Dancing Towards Stability: The Therapeutic Potential of Argentine Tango for Balance and Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…However, the small sample sizes of included studies and the heterogeneity in intervention durations limit the generalizability of findings. AT may serve as a structured rehabilitative approach for improving mobility and psychosocial outcomes in PD and could be integrated into community-based or clinical rehabilitation programs.…”
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A Qualitative Study of the Emotional and Decision-Making Experiences of Mothers Whose Daughter Undergoes Assisted Reproductive Technology with Donor Sperm by Wei Q, Yang X, Hong X, He Y, Fan Z, Wang Z

“…The findings will provide a basis for developing clinical education programs and optimising family decision support systems.Methods: Mothers of 12 female patients undergoing donor sperm assisted reproduction at a A-grade tertiary care reproductive center were selected for semi-structured interviews from January 2025 to March 2025, and Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis was used to distil themes and report them according to COREQ guidelines.Results: Three core themes and nine sub-themes were identified: (1) the complex emotions of knowing that the daughter’s spouse was azoospermia and would need to use donor sperm to conceive, including shock and anger, rationality and tolerance, as well as secret joy and relief; and (2) the multiple concerns about the future relationship between the daughter and her family: the uncertainty of the treatment process and outcome; the potential risk to privacy; the potential impact on the future marital relationship; and the psychological challenge of the identity of the offspring. (3) Comprehensive support and protection for the daughter: manifested in accompaniment to the clinic and financial support, protection of privacy and expectation of sperm selection.Conclusion: The mother’s emotional experience of female patients using donor sperm in assisted reproductive technology (ART) presents complexity and multiplicity, and has a potential impact on the decision-making process of the couple. …”
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Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social determinants of tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Yeshewas Abaynew, Ahmed Ali, Girma Taye

“…Key informants and in-depth interviews were conducted among healthcare workers and patients with TB, respectively. A semi-structured interview guide was used. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. …”
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Entry to practice physiotherapy students’ use of the international IFOMPT cervical framework to inform clinical reasoning: a qualitative case study design by Katie L. Kowalski, Heather Gillis, Paul Parikh, Katherine Henning, Jackie Sadi, Alison Rushton

“…Conclusions The Framework is a valuable learning resource in entry to practice physiotherapy education to initiate structured clinical reasoning processes for assessing and managing cervical spine presentations, considering the potential for vascular pathology. …”
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Experiences of Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia Who Actively Participate in Rehabilitation Exercises and Their Perceptions of Well-Being: A Descriptive Qualita... by Si Y, Huang X, Zhao S, Ou Z, Pi M, Du J

“…The purpose was to inform the clinical development of individualized rehabilitation programs.Methods: Purposive sampling was employed to conduct semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 16 young and middle-aged stroke hemiplegic patients (18– 59 years old) using a descriptive qualitative research approach. …”
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Unlocking mobile health adoption: A qualitative exploration of user experiences, barriers, and facilitators within integrated youth services in British Columbia, Canada by Xiaoxu Ding, Kirsten Marchand, Liisa Holsti, Julia Schmidt, Natalie Parde, Brodie Sakakibara, Skye Barbic

“…Methods A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 23 interest-holders, including youth users, service providers, and nonclinical staff from the Foundry network. …”
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Investigating Facilitators and Barriers in the Tendency of Older Adults to Third-Generation Universities by Sara Maghare Dehkordi, Samaneh Pourhadi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shima Sum

“…Methods & Materials This qualitative study was conducted using content analysis with 19 members of the Shahrekord Retirees’ Center, who had retired at least one year ago and were selected using purposive sampling with maximum variation (in terms of demographic characteristics) as well as in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The interviews were transcribed word by word and continued until data saturation was achieved. …”
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СONTENTS AND DIRECTIONS STEADY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONS OF RUSSIA by Natalya Yu. Sorokina

“…The presented conclusions can be used at justification of priorities of state programs of spatial development, and also when determining structure of the actions providing sustainable social and economic development of territories.…”
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Challenges and strategies for cultivating young teachers in pathophysiology departments at Chinese medical colleges: a narrative review by Jin Li, Ying Luo, Youxing Li, Yufeng Zhao, Yeli Zhong, Rentong Hu, Bin Zhong, Yanli Li, Shuang Zhao

“…These include establishing comprehensive training programs that integrate teaching innovation and research skills; developing structured mentorship systems with clear pathways for career advancement; creating platforms that support technology-enhanced teaching and international collaboration; and implementing systematic evaluation mechanisms to assess teaching effectiveness. …”
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Consensus recommendations for the nutritional management of children with cancer in limited resource settings: a report from the International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutriti... by Karina Viani, Jullyana Alves, Erika Damasco-Avila, Mariana S. Murra, Judy Schoeman, Judy Schoeman, Michelle Walters, Elena J. Ladas

“…These resources provide structured detailed guidance on nutrition assessment, interventions, and the management of nutrition-related complications. …”
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“I lost my syringes, my insulin, and my glucose test strips. I lost all my belongings”: a qualitative study on the perspective of elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes regarding... by Bianca Gomes Corrêa, Lucas Strassburger Matzenbacher, Laura Gomes Boabaid de Barros, Ana Gabriela Rodrigues Haussen, Mariana Kude Perrone, Vicenzo Gheno, Helena Toniazzi Uchôa, Marcell Machado Cipolat, Frederico Ludwig da Costa, Gabriela Heiden Telo

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Reproduction and support of young personnel in the context of the implementation of state youth policy (using the example of TUSUR) by V.V. Orlova, E.O. Zyatkova, T.S. Nikulina, M.A. Maltseva, A.N. Shmakova

“…The authors conclude that satisfaction with the work of employees varies in different structural divisions of the university. Therefore, various management decisions should be applied to the specifics of each division. …”
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