Study of Some Thorium Isotopes near to the Closed Shell (82 and 126) by Nibras Hayder Hammood Eatiah, Mohsin Kadhim Muttaleb Al-Jnaby, Ghaidaa A. Hafedh Jaber Hussien

“…Using the interacting bosons model-one (IBM-1), the nuclear structure of the thorium isotopes ²²⁴Th, ²²⁶Th, and ²²⁸Th were examined in this study, which are near from closed shell 82 and 126. …”
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Evaluating the long-term impact of a distance learning course on attitudes, skills, practices, and knowledge in gender-affirming healthcare among healthcare professionals in Italy by Matteo Marconi, Ughetta Maria Favazzi, Pietro Carbone, Debora Guerrera, Angela Ruocco, Martina Manoli, Martina Manoli, Cristiana Barbati, Francesca Molinaro, Federica Maria Regini, Andrea Vittozzi, Alfonso Mazzaccara, Marina Pierdominici

“…The findings underscore the need for structural support and integrated reinforcement to embed gender-affirming care into routine practice.…”
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Virtual Health Research Capacity Strengthening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Integrative Review by Chelsea M. McGuire, Nikolina Boskovic, Bolatito Betty Fatusin, Pius Ameh, Taylor Reed, Priyanka Jethwani, David Flynn, Jo Cooke, Robert Saper

“…Conclusions: Recommendations from this review may guide the design and implementation of virtual HRCS programs for LMIC clinicians. These include selecting well‑fitted program participants, intentionally designing program structure and content, conducting needs assessments or pilots, incorporating equity as a programmatic target, ensuring longitudinal program evaluation and monitoring, and utilizing a comprehensive conceptualization of program sustainability.…”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE WAITING FOR HEART TRANSPLANTATION by R. Yu. Shindrikov, A. A. Velikanov, E. A. Demchenko, V. M. Tishkova, O. Yu. Shchelkova

“…The authors’ structured interviews and psychodiagnostic methods were used in the study: «The index of well-being», (WHO, 1999), «The Brief Neuropsychological Cognitive Examination» (BNCE), «The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale» (SDS), «The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory» (STAI), «Test the Big Five» (BIG V). …”
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Uncovering the health effects of sick building syndrome: a study of housing conditions in Ibadan North-East, Nigeria by Olaitan Olutayo Odunola, Ruth Bosede Akinyemi, Kayode Ayomide Idowu, Timothy Oluseye Morenikeji, Grace Charles Ishatah

“…This study recommends a multifaceted approach to urban sustainability, including targeted building revitalization efforts, structured community engagement programs, widespread public awareness campaigns, policy advocacy for green building adoption, and strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration between urban planners, architects, environmental scientists, and other relevant professionals. …”
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Patient safety in the ‘Room of Horrors’ simulation: a multi-method study of student, novice, and experienced nurses by Seung Eun Lee, Hyun Joo Lee, V. Susan Dahinten, Won Jin Seo, Heejin Lim, Hanjoe Kim

“…Data were collected through structured surveys on patient safety competency, confidence, and open-ended questions about participants’ experiences and perceptions. …”
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SURGERY OF BRAIN STEM CAVERNOUSES MALFORMATION by V. V. Stupak, Sh. Aul, A. G. Bobylev, M. V. Kutsenko, D. A. Dentsel, T. M. Shogunbekov, V. M. Bon, A. M. Gazeev, A. E. Simonovich, S. V. Tsvetovskiy

“…Cavernous malformations (CM), also known as cavernous angiomas or cavernomas, are benign vascular hamartomas having a sinusoidal type of wall structure.CM occurs in the brain stem with a frequency of 9–35 % of cases. …”
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Development and evaluation of compact exercise device based on simulation using musculoskeletal model by Masashi OHTAKE, Mahiro TAKAHASHI, Mahiro MIURA, Takehiro IWAMI, Yoshikazu KOBAYASHI, Kazutoshi HATAKEYAMA, Yuji KASUKAWA, Naohisa MIYAKOSHI

“…It features a mechanical structure in which the pedals move along a linear rail, with rubber tubing providing the stepping resistance. …”
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Morphology of <i>Pulleniatina</i> (planktonic foraminifera) from optical microscopy, micro-CT, and SEM investigations by A. Fabbrini, A. Fabbrini, P. N. Pearson, A. Brombacher, A. Brombacher, F. Iacoviello, T. H. G. Ezard, B. S. Wade

“…We use these observations to document the comparative ontogeny and test structure of the six <i>Pulleniatina</i> morphospecies in the context of an evolutionary model involving two diverging species lineages.…”
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Hedgehog inhibitor in the treatment of basal cell skin cancer: case report by Sh. I. Musin, N. А. Sharafutdinova, A. V. Sultanbaev, S. V. Osokin, B. A. Ibragimov, K. V. Menshikov, R. T. Ayupov

“…Background. In the structure of malignant neoplasms, basal cell skin cancer (BCC) occupies a leading position. …”
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Laser Scanning for Canopy Characterization in Hazelnut Trees: A Preliminary Approach to Define Growth Habitus Descriptor by Raffaella Brigante, Laura Marconi, Simona Lucia Facchin, Franco Famiani, Marta Sánchez Piñero, Silvia Portarena, Rodrigo José De Vargas, Fabiola Villa, Chiara Traini, Alessandra Vinci, Fabio Radicioni, Daniela Farinelli

“…This study utilized TLS to investigate the canopy structure of hazelnut trees of four different Italian varieties, with and without leaves. …”
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Cognitive gains and cortical thickness changes after 12 weeks of resistance training in older adults with low and high risk of mild cognitive impairment: Findings from a randomized... by Simona Kušleikienė, Gal Ziv, Wouter A.J. Vints, Erika Krasinskė, Milda Šarkinaite, Orgesa Qipo, Ivan Bautmans, Uwe Himmelreich, Nerijus Masiulis, Vida J. Česnaitienė, Oron Levin

“…Background: In this randomized controlled trial, we assessed the neuroprotective effect of a 12-week resistance training (RT) program on executive control and cortical thickness of the prefrontal, temporal, parietal, and central cortex, regions prone to structural decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). …”
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For-profit growth and academic decline: a retrospective nationwide assessment of Brazilian medical schools by Bruno B. Andrade, Bruno B. Andrade, Klauss Villalva-Serra, Klauss Villalva-Serra, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Rodrigo C. Menezes, Luiz F. Quintanilha, Katia de Miranda Avena, Katia de Miranda Avena

“…These patterns suggest a structural misalignment between the commercial logic of expansion and the core educational mission of medical training. …”
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Composition and Diversity Variation of Avifauna, along Different Vegetative Habitat Types in a Human-Modified Area, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka by B. K. A. Bellanthudawa, N. M. S. K. Nawalage, S. Subanky, P. A. B. G. Panagoda, H. W. G. A. S. Weerasinghe, L. K. D. N. Tharaka, H. M. A. K. Handapangoda, H. K. A. D. Silva, D. M. S. N. Dissanayake, M. S. J. Abeywickrama

“…Comparatively, medical center area habitat contributes to the highest species diversity with many flowering and fruiting trees while providing sufficient food resources and high floral structural complexity. Recorded avifaunal community composition ensures considerable conservation value to university premises of Kelaniya. …”
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Magnitude and determinants of intimate partner controlling behavior among women in sub-Saharan African countries from the recent demographic and health survey data: a multilevel an... by Fantahun Andualem, Girum Nakie, Gidey Rtbey, Mamaru Melkam, Techilo Tinsae, Getasew Kibralew, Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Gebresilassie Tadesse, Getachew Muluye Gedef, Setegn Fentahun

“…These associations underscore the importance of promoting women’s autonomy and addressing structural gender inequalities. Programs and policies aimed at enhancing women’s access to education, economic resources, and information may contribute to reducing IPCB. …”
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Coverage of HPV Vaccination and Influencing Factors Among Female College Students in Northern China by Li Yang, Chen Xing, Xue Yu, Yanrui Xu, Weibing Wang, Caiyun Chang, Qingbin Lu

“…Notably, increased knowledge was associated with vaccine hesitancy in the WTG group (<i>OR</i> = 0.45, <i>p</i> < 0.001), indicating that information overload may adversely affect decision-making processes. Structural barriers, such as cost (42.63%), safety concerns (46.59%), and misconceptions (e.g., 57.76% cited “no sexual activity” as a reason for refusal), significantly impeded vaccine uptake. …”
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Cultivating reciprocity and supporting Indigenous lifeways through the cultural transformation of natural resource management in North America by Jonathan James Fisk, Richard E. W. Berl, Jonathan Long, Lara Jacobs, Lily vanEeden, Melinda M. Adams, Álvaro Fernández‐Llamazares, Jazmin Murphy, Michael Gavin, Christopher K. Williams, Jonathan Salerno, Bas Verschuuren, Nathan Bennett, Rodrigue Idohou, Alexander Mawyer

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An exploratory study of the mandate and functions of national pharmaceutical services units: global trends and the cases of Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Nepal by Augustina Koduah, Ndinda Kusu, Herodias Ahimon, Andrew Brown, Nancy Njeru, Tom Menge, Mahama Ouattara, Nijan Upadhyay, Madan Kumar Upadhyaya, Melissa Jiha, Robbie Hodgson, Emmanuel Nfor, Francis Aboagye-Nyame, Tamara Hafner

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Deep sequencing of yeast and mouse tRNAs and tRNA fragments using OTTR by Hans Tobias Gustafsson, Lucas Ferguson, Carolina Galan, Tianxiong Yu, Heather Upton, Ebru Kaymak, Zhiping Weng, Kathleen Collins, Oliver J Rando

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Current sedation practices for non-invasive procedures in tertiary maternity and children’s hospitals in China: a 5-year update by Lu Wang, Bo Li, Ruidong Zhang, Yanhui Huang, Mazhong Zhang, Jijian Zheng

“…Questionnaires were sent to tertiary maternity and children’s hospitals nationwide through the WeChat Mini Program. The survey questioned the location and caseloads of hospitals providing sedation services, support facilities, contraindications, fasting practices, sedation regimens, monitoring practices, staff structure, certification requirements for sedation providers and quality control data.Results Procedural sedation for non-invasive procedures were provided in 88 of 114 hospitals. …”
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