“Beyond the flood: Exploring the psychosocial consequences and resilience challenges in the aftermath of “El Niño” in Tumbes, Peru” by Elaine C. Flores, Daniela C. Fuhr, Victoria Simms, Andres G. Lescano, Nicki Thorogood

“…Methods: Between May-June 2017, we conducted 27 semi-structured interviews and three focus groups in Spanish with 24 adult residents, including local authorities and residents from heavily and minimally El Niño affected areas. …”
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Genome wide locus-specific ancestry analysis revealed adaptive admixtures in crossbred cattle of India by Rangasai Chandra Goli, Kiyevi G. Chishi, Karan Mahar, Indrajit Ganguly, Sanjeev Singh, S. P. Dixit, Oguru Sai Sruthi, Sonu Choudhary, Vikas Diwakar, Pallavi Rathi, Chandana Sree Chinnareddyvari, Mahesh Dige, Muralidhar Metta, Amit Kumar, Ganesh N. Aderao, Nidhi Sukhija, K. K. Kanaka

“…Future advancements in genomic tools may enable controlled inheritance of desirable traits, maximizing heterosis in structured breeding programs for sustainable cattle production.…”
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Magnitude and determinants of anemia among patients at Garbo Primary Hospital, Somali Region of Ethiopia by Addisu Assfaw Ayen, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Tilaye Arega Moges, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr, Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse, Mengistu Melak Fekadie, Musse Ahmed Ibrahim, Wali Ahmed Nur, Abdirahman Ahmed Abdulahi, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew

“…The Data was collected using structured questionnaires and checklists. Data was coded and entered into EpiData version 4.6 and exported into STATA version 17, Texas 77845 USA, for analysis. …”
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Mechanically guided 4D printing of a triboelectricity-driven acoustic transducer for self-powered and intelligent voice recognition by Dongik Kam, Girak Gwon, Yoonsang Ra, Donghan Lee, Yu-seop Kim, Joonmin Chae, Jong Woo Kim, Dongwhi Choi

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Context specific challenges of the WHO infection prevention and control core components in the Faranah region: a mixed methods approach by Anna Borodova, Amadou Aziz Diallo, Christine Timbo Songbono, Carlos Rocha, Ibrahima Nabé, Frederic Le Marcis, Mahamoud Sama Cherif, Sophie Alice Müller

“…Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs have been reported to reduce healthcare associated infections by up to 70%. …”
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KEY FACTORS IN SELECTING ECONOMIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION: REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA CASE STUDY by Ecaterina ȘIȘCAN

“…Economic higher education institutions in the country operate in an extremely complex and dynamic environment, characterized by demographic decline of the population, mass emigration of the younger population, high level of competition on the national and international markets, quantitative reduction in the demand for higher education services and the change of its structure, etc. The challenges from the external environment bring to the attention of university management the need to develop effective marketing strategies for the attraction and retention of students. …”
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A Narrative Review on Advancing Pediatric Oral Health: Comprehensive Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Dental Challenges in Children by Sung-Ying Han, Chia-Lin Chang, Yung-Li Wang, Ching-Shuen Wang, Wei-Ju Lee, Thi Thuy Tien Vo, Yuh-Lien Chen, Chueh-Yi Cheng, I-Ta Lee

“…Oral health is fundamental to overall well-being, especially in childhood, when dental structures and lifelong habits are established. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of children’s dental development, common oral health challenges, and evidence-based preventive strategies. …”
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Caffeic acid complexes over alumina surface: FTIR, TPD MS and DFT calculations by N. S. Nastasiienko, T. V. Kulik, M. M. Ilchenko, B. B. Palianytsia, A. I. Nastasiienko, G. Shaw, P. R. Davies, D. Wass, M. T. Kartel

“…, it was found that carboxylate complexes of CA on the Al2O3 surface can have bidentate and monodentate structures. The mass spectrometric data analysis made it possible to identify compounds of 4-vinyl catechol, pyrocatechol, and phenol, which are decomposition products of the formed carboxylate and phenolic complexes. …”
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Dose-response relationship of weekly physical exercise on fitness of students by Carla Lourenço, Omar Ben Rakaa, João Vicente, Mustapha Bassiri, Said Lotfi

“…This study confirms a robust dose-response relationship between structured exercise and enhanced physical fitness, supporting its integration into school health policies. …”
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“It beats the hell out of going to a hospital”: service user experiences of telemedicine-based symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management by Nikki Bozinoff, Divya Prasad, Ke Bin Xiao, Anthony Ngoy, Bernard Le Foll, Anna Gordezky, Christian S. Hendershot, Sandra LaFleur, Lena C. Quilty, Victor M. Tang, Tara Marie Watson, Matthew E. Sloan

“…Participants completed an audio-recorded, semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke interpretive methodology. …”
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The Impact of Biodex Balance on Improving Coordination and Static Balance in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Kristo Xhardo, Elona Xhardo, Mircea Bratu, Alin Pandea, Mariana Cordun, Ana-Maria Vasiliu, Dan-Eugen Costin, George Sebastian Iacob, Marjan Mihajlov, Ilie Onu, Daniel-Andrei Iordan

“…These findings support integrating the BBS into structured diabetic care programs to reduce fall risk and improve functional stability.…”
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METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF STRATEGIC PLANNING IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION by O. V. Morozov, M. A. Vasiliev, A. G. Biryukov

“…The authors studied foreign and home works in the field of industrial construction, system genesis, structural analysis and quantitative modeling. They used quantitative methods of initial data processing, table methods of research results visualization. …”
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Editorial by Bulent Cavas

“…The findings emphasize the importance of long-term motivation and structured support systems for PhD students in science education. …”
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Continuous quality improvement across a South Australian health service and the role it plays in a learning health system: a qualitative study by Mia Bierbaum, Susan Hillier, Louise A. Ellis, Robyn Clay-Williams, Angie Goodrich, Robert Padbury, Peter Hibbert

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted in 2023/2024 to evaluate the implementation of CIP009 and 12 associated quality improvement projects. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with key stakeholders (executives, coaches and CIP009 fellows) and guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). …”
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Effectiveness of virtual learning system in agricultural education in India by Kotha Shravani, Rabindra Nath Padaria, Rashmi Singh, Sujit Sarkar, K. V. Praveen, Cini Varghese, Shantanu Rakshit, S. Aishwarya, Preeti Yadav, Preeti Yadav, Sushmita Saini, Sushmita Saini, Sweety Mukherjee, Bhaskar Ghosh, Settipalli Sravani, Nuthaki Venkata Leela Krishna Chaitanya, Simran Pundir

“…Gender differences were also observed, with female students performing better in virtual learning environments.Discussion and conclusionThe study highlights the critical role of self-regulation, positive learners’ attitudes, and well-structured e-learning design in enhancing the effectiveness of virtual learning. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of bipolar disorder patients toward electroconvulsive therapy: a cross-sectional study by Lin Zhou, Lin Zhou, Xinmeng Qi, Liuliu Xu, Liuliu Xu, Xinrong Duanmu, Ke Wang, Kai Liu, Yue Zhang

“…Participants completed structured items assessing knowledge, attitudes, and willingness toward ECT. …”
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Reflections on Medieval Hunting Ornamentation of a Candlestick from the Copenhagen David Collection by Gülsen Baş, Ayşegül Bekmez Yelen

“…The aim of this study is to make some evaluations about the hunting culture and artistic reflections, which turned into a symbol of power in the political and social structure of the period, based on the depictions of hunting, which is thought to belong to the Seljuk era. …”
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Modeling K12 Teachers’ Online Teaching Competency and Its Predictive Relationship with Performance—A Mixed-Methods Study Based on Behavioral Event Interviews by Jun Tian, Wenhui Tian

“…Exploratory and confirmatory analyses validated the model’s robust multidimensional structure (CFI = 0.923, TLI = 0.914, RMSEA = 0.042). …”
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Assessment of Age-related Histopathological Changes Occurring in the Lacrimal Gland of Aging Wistar Rats by Yu. P. Novikova, E. N. Grigoryan

“…The functioning and state of the ELGs are reflected in their dramatic structural changes and progressive inflammation. Our study proposes a simple way to assess the state of ELGs in aging rats using methods of morphology and computer programs. …”
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Ways forward in transdisciplinary research: Insights from case studies on marine and coastal conflict transformations by Mello NGR, Christie P, Prado DS, Martins IM, Saunders F, Tafon R, Gilek M, Sowman M, Sander G, Dukes F, P Jacobi, Pierro B, Christofoletti RA

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