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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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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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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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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Acellular porcine placental membranes as a novel biomaterial for tissue repair applications by Gustavo Henrique Doná Rodrigues Almeida, Luan Stefani Lima, Mariana Sversut Gibbin, Beatriz Lopomo, Rafael Oliveira Bergamo, Raquel Souza da Silva, Giovanna Vitória Consani Santos, Bruna Gomes Silva, Isabela Paulillo D’Onofrio, Henrique dos Santos, Lediane Pedroso Silva, Tais da Silva, Henrique Lança Fuzeti, Bianca Fuzeti Candian, Thais Naomi Gonçalves Nesiyama, João Victor Damin, Claudio Guilherme de Assis Oliveira, Lucas Paulo Jacinto Saavedra, Guilherme Henrique Gonçalves de Almeida, Douglas Lopes de Almeida, Jaqueline de Carvalho Rinaldi, Francielle Sato, Mauro Luciano Baesso, Luzmarina Hernandes, Flávio Vieira Meirelles, Rose Eli Grassi Rici, Durvanei Augusto Maria, Paulo Cezar de Freitas Mathias, Ana Claudia Oliveira Carreira, Ana Claudia Oliveira Carreira

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Silvicultural and Ecological Characteristics of <i>Populus bolleana</i> Lauche as a Key Introduced Species in the Urban Dendroflora of Industrial Cities by Vladimir Kornienko, Valeriya Reuckaya, Alyona Shkirenko, Besarion Meskhi, Anastasiya Olshevskaya, Mary Odabashyan, Victoria Shevchenko, Svetlana Teplyakova

“…Control plantings grew on the territory of the Donetsk botanical garden and residential (dormitory) districts of the city. The age structure of <i>P. bolleana</i> plantations remained uniform throughout the city for 50–55 years due to the fact that the landscaping was under a single state program. …”
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Cloning and sequence analysis of Ndufb2 full-length cDNA derived from Oncorhynchus mykiss by WANG Jiaqing, BIAN Jia, LI Daizong, MA Shuang, WANG Liang, NA Guangning

“…The first isolation of mitochondrial complex I since 1961, its composition and structure have had a primary understanding, but the specific mechanism of its participation in respiration, especially the function of each subunit is not clear. …”
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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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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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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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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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Enhancing Organizational Agility in Municipal Waste Management: A Strategic Evaluation Approach for Kerman Municipality by Abbas Ghavam, Hossein Vahidi

“…Given the increasing waste generation rate and the organization's expanding activities at the city level, the organization's current traditional structure and implementation process do not meet the current needs and, consequently, fail to achieve the necessary efficiency. …”
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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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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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Actors, Access, Markets, and Values Involved in Oil Palm Expansion and Peatland Degradation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia by Ali Yansyah Abdurrahim, Arya Hadi Dharmawan, Soeryo Adiwibowo, Herry Yogaswara, Meine van Noordwijk

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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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Comparative child mental health and academic outcomes after primary school teachers deliver task-shifted mental health care in India by Priscilla Giri, Molly M. Lamb, Venessa C. Fuentes, Arpana Thapa, Surekha Bhattarai, Choden Dukpa, Catherine C. Shrestha, Setareh Ekhteraei, Juliana L. Vanderburg, Breanna Windsor, Abhishek K. Rauniyar, Karen Hampanda, Bradley N. Gaynes, Rinzi Lama, Michael Matergia, Christina M. Cruz

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