Handover using ISBAR principles in two perioperative sites – a quality improvement project by Patricia Kitney, Raymond Tam, David Bramley, Koen Simons

“… Background: ISBAR is a structured approach to communication between health care providers, particularly for the purpose of transferring patient clinical care. …”
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Incidence and outcome of biliary atresia in the United Arab Emirates: A multicenter national study by Manal Salem Alkatheeri, Haifa Alawadhi, Mira Almheiri, Saista Amin, Abid Qazi, Christos Tzivinikos, Doha Muneer, Rana Bitar

“…The overall patient survival is further enhanced by availability of well-structured liver transplantation programs.…”
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The impact of fall armyworm on subsistence farmers in the Limpopo Province of South Africa by Tlou D. Raphela, M. Mafadza

“…Also, these strategies should ensure responsive food security programs.…”
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Lassa fever prevention in Nigeria: A study of a multi-disciplinary mix of healthcare workers in a referral treatment centre in Nigeria by Osarhiemen Iyare, Sadiku Saidu, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Sandra Chizoba Mba, Abdulhakeem Abayomi Olorukooba

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Longitudinal evaluation examining implementation and sustainment of an opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution among veterans who are unstably housed by Sarah J. Javier, Amanda M. Midboe, Taryn Perez, Angela M. Kyrish, Madeleine Golding, Hannah Cheng, Kenneth Bruemmer, Danica Bogicevic

“…Methods We used a multi-methods study design comprised of qualitative interviews and completion of a three-item survey. Semi-structured interviews were completed with Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) staff, site leaders, and site prescribers at four VA healthcare systems in the Western United States. …”
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Using multimedia-supported flipped classrooms approach to modernize organic chemistry instruction: exploring students’ and teachers’ challenges by Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Olivier Habimana, Wenceslas Nzabalirwa, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

“…Qualitative data from structured interviews were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that challenges related to technology and resource availability, student and teacher-specific issues, and limitations in teaching support and institutional infrastructure hinder the effective implementation of the MSFCA. …”
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Developing a digital health competency assessment framework for public health services: a Delphi-AHP approach by Yibei Yao, Jindan Cao, Zheng Tan, Keli Chen

“…ObjectiveTo construct a scientifically validated and practical digital health competency assessment framework for public health services, addressing gaps in current evaluation paradigms that fail to comprehensively assess individuals’ proactive engagement with digital health tools.MethodsThe study employed a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a systematic literature review and structured interviews to draft an initial indicator system. …”
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Conditions of oil and gas formation in the territory of the Eastern and Central Ciscaucasia by D. D. Ismailov, S. G. Serov, R. N. Mustaev, A. V. Petrov

“…The location of possible foci of hydrocarbon generation in the sedimentary cover, the migration paths, the phase composition of hydrocarbons, the intensity of hydrocarbon saturation within individual tectonic zones and structures were determined. It has been established that the main foci of hydrocarbon generation in the southern part of the studied region are located in the Chechen depression (Tersko-Caspian deep), on the platform part–in the zone of the Manych deep and Nogai stage.…”
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Organizational Commitment, Job Satisfaction, and Work Environment: Pathways to Stress, Engagement, and Turnover in Pakistan Special Education Centres by Saheba Javaid Akhter, Shaikh Muhammad Fakhre Alam Siddiqui, Hammad Zafar

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 343 employees in public and private special education centers. …”
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“Go for Gold!” or “just for fun”?—competitions at Special Olympics Unified Sports® at the National Games 2022 by Steffen Greve, Tjorven Marie Göb, Jessica Süßenbach

“…Special Olympics Unified Sports® is a sports program in which individuals with and without intellectual disabilities train and compete together on the same team. …”
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Effects of ActTeens intervention on physical activity and health indicators in Brazilian adolescents: a pilot study by Gessika Castilho dos Santos, Jadson Marcio da Silva, Renan Camargo Correa, Sarah Kennedy, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Aristides Miguel da Costa Machado-Rodrigues, Antonio Stabelini Neto

“…This pilot study of the ActTeens Program was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and included three components: (1) structured PA sessions delivered within Physical Education, (2) self monitoring plus goal setting by a pedometer, and (3) healthy lifestyle guidance (mHealth). …”
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Non-dominant foot training enhances technical skills in under-13 Palestinian football players: a randomized controlled trial by Hamza Abdelqader Maraba, Aseel M. A. Qadi, Jamal Abubshara, Nidal O. H. Alqasem, Mohamed Chedly Ajlil

“… Introduction and Objective. Structured training from the dominant foot continues to be a poorly exploited strategy in youth football, despite its potential to reduce functional asymmetries and improve bilateral competence. …”
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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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Hood technique with the extraperitoneal approach for single port robot-assisted radical prostatectomy by Narmina Khanmammadova, Andrew S. Afyouni, Kristene Myklak, Andrei D. Cumpanas, Daniel Jiang, Sohrab N. Ali, Tuan Thanh Nguyen, Catherine Fung, Caroline Nguyen, Mohammed Shahait, David I. Lee

“…Introduction: The Hood technique focuses on preserving key periurethral structures to enhance urinary continence recovery. Here, we describe the extraperitoneal approach for the Hood technique for single-port robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (SP-RARP). …”
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The “tyranny of distance”: community-based veteran suicide prevention in Guam by Joanna R. Sells, Joanna R. Sells, Kelly A. Stearns-Yoder, Kelly A. Stearns-Yoder, Molly E. Penzenik, Molly E. Penzenik, Nazanin H. Bahraini, Nazanin H. Bahraini, Nazanin H. Bahraini, Molly J. Sullan, Molly J. Sullan, Molly J. Sullan, Selena Cruz, Selena Cruz, Lindsey L. Monteith, Lindsey L. Monteith, Lisa A. Brenner, Lisa A. Brenner, Lisa A. Brenner, Lisa A. Brenner

“…Findings highlight unique risk and protective factors faced by those living in Guam, as well as the utility of structured community-based suicide prevention strategies to make change among those living in island communities that are geographically distant from the mainland.…”
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Review of community-based interventions for people with serious mental illness, focusing on learning instrumental activities of daily living and enhancing wellbeing by Emi Patmisari, Yunong Huang, Carla McLaren, Pankhuri Bhatia, Mark Orr, Sumathi Govindasamy, Emily Hielscher, Helen McLaren

“…Thematic analysis identified five key mechanisms for success: individualised goal-setting, structured programs with practical learning, engagement of support systems, integration into daily life, and use of innovative technologies. …”
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The evolution of online extensive reading and web-based platforms in EFL/ESL: A narrative review of impacts, challenges, and future directions by Amine Ounissi, Raihana Romly, Azza Jauhar Ahmad Tajuddin, Md. Kamrul Hasan

“…Adopting a narrative review methodology, this study utilises a structured literature matrix to synthesise findings, critically analyse, and evaluate key data from diverse research studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of OER’s pedagogical implications. …”
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Decision-makers’ perspectives on the implementation of COVID-19 self-testing in Mozambique by E. Mavume-Mangunyane, S. Issufo, S. Ndima, E. Valverde, R.R. Peregrino, B. Tasca, C. Penicela, I. Andrade, C. Botão, P.G. Malate, R. Powers, L. Tsope, L. Chimoyi, C. Mulder, I. Spruijt, S. Keller

“…METHODS: We conducted semi-structured interviews with decision-makers involved in COVID-19 diagnosis, management, and policy development. …”
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Roles of health promotion researchers in the planning stages of a global urban health promotion initiative: understandings identified from an interview-based case study by Sophie Meyer, Sophie Meyer, Nathalia González-Jaramillo, Annika Frahsa, Annika Frahsa

“…Amid this epistemology, researchers’ understanding of their roles in specific projects and programs led by different stakeholders is essential. …”
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Integrating Ethical, Cultural, and Legal Dimensions into Higher Education: Advancing 21st-Century Competencies in Central Asia by Fazliddin Jalilov, Rokhat Safarova, Akmaljon Akramov, Elbek Musayev, Ulzana Rakhimova, Siyovush Shukrullayev, Xosiyatxon Mirzaxmetova

“…Qualitative data further reveal that students exposed to structured ethics and cultural diversity training exhibit higher engagement and adaptability. …”
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