Knowledge, attitude, and practice levels of Fulani milk processors toward milk contamination and hygiene in Northern Oyo State, Nigeria by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Aminullah Ajiyobiojo Azeez, Mutiat Adenike Adetona, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Damilola Christiana Olawoye, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…Demographic characteristics, personal hygiene practices, and milk handling procedures were evaluated using structured questionnaires. While 51.0% of respondents demonstrated adequate knowledge of milk contamination and 63.5% showed positive attitudes toward prevention, only 35.8% implemented acceptable hygiene practices. …”
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Citizen Science Identification of Isolated Blue Stellar Systems in the Virgo Cluster by Swapnaneel Dey, Michael G. Jones, David J. Sand, Nicolas Mazziotti, Steven Janowiecki, Gregory R. Zeimann, Paul Bennet

“…Most candidates are concentrated in relatively dense regions, roughly following filamentary structures within the cluster, but avoiding its center. …”
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Mixed-method evaluation of a culturally-adapted basic palliative care curriculum for practicing physicians in mainland China by Hongju Liu, Xiaohong Ning, Tiekuan Du, Yue Liu, Fei Li, Rachel Pozzar, Lin Tang, Isaac Siemens, Ying Zheng, Xiaoyan Dai, Breffni Hannon, Eric Krakauer, Zhimeng Jia

“…We also thematically analyzed post-course semi-structured participant interviews. Results The majority of participants were aged 41–50 (51.7%), trained in internal medicine (55.2%), worked at tertiary medical centers (93.1%), and did not have clinical PC experience (65.5%). …”
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FOXA1 enhances antitumor immunity via repressing interferon-induced PD-L1 expression in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Ying Liu, Bo Xiang, Wei Xiong, Pan Chen, Zhaoyang Zeng, Junshang Ge, Guiyuan Li, Mei Yi

“…Forkhead box A1 (FOXA1) is one of the earliest discovered pioneer factors, which can open up compact chromatin structures to facilitate the binding of other proteins to chromatin.Methods By using RNA sequencing, it was discovered that FOXA1 suppresses the activation of the interferon signaling pathway and the expression of the related interferon-responsive genes in NPC cells. …”
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Barriers to Perinatal Care among Immigrant and Migrant Women in Southeast Minnesota by Jensen Reckhow, Kirsten A. Riggan, Emily Breutzman, Minerva Orellana, Stephanie Low, Yvonne S. Butler Tobah, Enid Y. Rivera-Chiauzzi, Megan A. Allyse, Vanessa E. Torbenson

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Community acceptance of Ivermectin mass drug administration for malaria in Southern Thailand by Pyae Linn Aung, Piyarat Sripoorote, Nattawan Rachaphaew, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Daniel M. Parker, Wang Nguitragool, Suparat Phuanukoonnon

“…In 2022, a cross-sectional study was conducted in three districts of Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand, where an ivermectin MDA program was planned. Quantitative data were collected through structured surveys administered to randomly selected household heads using a standardized questionnaire. …”
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Knee functional outcomes and quadriceps hypotrophy after ACL reconstruction: a prospective observational study by Nagma Sheenam, Ravi Gaur, Nitesh Manohar Gonnade, Abhinav Dixit, Abins T. K., Chinchu K.

“…Ultrasonography and surface electromyography revealed ongoing quadriceps muscle hypotrophy and reduced neuromuscular function, highlighting the need for targeted rehabilitation. Conclusion Structured rehabilitation post-ACL reconstruction significantly improves functional outcomes and reduces pain. …”
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Prediction of Myopia Among Undergraduate Students Using Ensemble Machine Learning Techniques by Isteaq Kabir Sifat, Tajin Ahmed Jisa, Jyoti Shree Roy, Nourin Sultana, Farhana Hasan, Md Parvez Mosharaf, Md. Kaderi Kibria

“…Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Dinajpur city, collecting 514 samples through a self‐structured questionnaire covering demographic information, myopia prevalence and risk factors, knowledge and attitudes, and daily activities. …”
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ANZAED eating disorder credentialed clinician perceptions and experiences of professional development by Janet Conti, Madalyn McCormack, Gabriella Heruc, Katarina Prnjak, Rebecca Barns, Siân A. McLean, Phillipa Hay

“…Methods Participants were 28 ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians who participated in a semi-structured interview after completion of an online self-report survey. …”
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A mechanism-based group psychotherapy approach to aggressive behavior (MAAP) in borderline personality disorder: a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial by Christine Sigrist, Andreas Bechdolf, Katja Bertsch, Robin Bullenkamp, Martin Busse, Ute gr. Darrelmann, Astrid Dempfle, Martin Driessen, Thomas Frodl, Jan-Michael Kersting, Jessica Kesik, Burkhart Matzke, Corinne Neukel, Eva Niessen, Svenja Nückel, Viola Oertel, Frank Padberg, Alexandra Philipsen, Dorothee Pink, Andreas Reif, Matthias Reinhard, Carolin Steuwe, Larissa Wolkenstein, Sabine C. Herpertz, the MAAP Consortium

“…Discussion If proven superior, MAAP can be incorporated into standard psychiatric care, filling a critical gap in the current therapeutic landscape by offering a structured, cost-effective, and evidence-based treatment that directly targets the biobehavioral mechanisms underlying reactive aggression in BPD. …”
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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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Assessment of the implementation of the Italian National action plan to combact antimicrobial resistance (PNCAR) 2017–2021 through SPiNCAR-1: results for the Piedmont Region, 2022... by Stefania Di Giacomo, Luca Bresciano, Lorenza Ferrara, Sabina Pederiva, Carla Maria Zotti, Fortunato “Paolo” D’Ancona, Costanza Vicentini, Collaborating Group

“…Methods The self-assessment questionnaire is divided into 7 central "areas" representing the main actions against AMR: governance, surveillance and monitoring, appropriate use of antimicrobials, healthcare-associated infection (HAI) control and prevention, education and training, alliance among stakeholders, evaluation of the impact and implementation of the program. Areas are structured into two or more items called "standards", subdivided into "criteria”. …”
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“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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A multi-perspective qualitative study on robotic-assisted surgery training demand by Xinling Tian, Kongying Nong, Xueqi Tang, Jiani Zhai, Yihang Guo, Yueran Li, Yichuan Zhang, Yuzhe Kong, Xiaohong Tang

“…Considering the pressing necessity to formulate standardized robotic surgery training programs, our objective is to conduct multi-institutional demand assessments. …”
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Cryptic species and hybridisation in corals: challenges and opportunities for conservation and restoration by Riginos, Cynthia, Popovic, Iva, Meziere, Zoe, Garcia, Vhon, Byrne, Ilha, Howitt, Samantha M., Ishida, Hisatake, Bairos-Novak, Kevin, Humanes, Adriana, Scharfenstein, Hugo, Richards, Thomas, Briggs, Ethan, Clark, Vanessa, Lei, Chuan, Khan, Mariam, Prata, Katharine E.

“…Here, we investigate the prevalence of cryptic coral groups and assess evidence for their permeability to gene flow (hybridisation) via a structured literature review of genomic studies. Using reproducible criteria to detect distinct genetic groups that are sympatric, we find that 68% of nominal species represented in population genomic studies show evidence for comprising partially reproductively isolated groups and that these distinct groups are often linked by gene flow. …”
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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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Training for Sustainable and Healthy Building for 2050 Part 2: Incorporation of New Knowledge and Dissemination for the Sustainability of the Trans-European Training Experience by Susana Lucas, Maria K. Koukou, Joanna Aleksiejuk-Gawron, Júlia Justino, Silviano Rafael, Antonios D. Livieratos, Nelson Carriço, John Konstantaras, Michail Gr. Vrachopoulos, Luís Coelho, Anna Chiara Benedetti, Cecilia Mazzoli, Annarita Ferrante, Rossano Scoccia, Jacopo Famiglietti, Tomasz Bakoń, Pavlos Tourou

“…The results of the BUILD2050 project demonstrate the potential of structured, trans-European training experiences to enhance professional competencies and support the transition to climate-neutral construction. …”
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The effects of decentralisation on patient and service outcomes: a case of the 2018 decentralisation of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia by Tulani Francis L. Matenga, Malizgani Paul Chavula, Joseph Mumba Zulu, Adam Silumbwe, Patricia Maritim, Margarate N. Munakampe, Batuli Habib, Namakando Liusha, Jeremiah Banda, Ntazana N. Sinyangwe, Chris Mweemba, Angel Mubanga, Patrick Kaonga, Mwiche Musukuma, Henry Phiri, Hikabasa Halwiindi

“…Abstract Introduction The Zambian government decentralised tuberculosis control programs by transferring responsibility for the care and treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients from a two-national hospital model to provincial hospitals and other lower-level healthcare structures. …”
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Exploring the health benefits of outdoor exercise for cancer survivors: a systematic review of more than 700 individuals by Sonia Ortega-Gómez, Luca Di Bartolo, Joanna Velissari, Beatriz Gomes, Susanna Pusa, Joshua Thaller, Sofia Papakonstantinou, Musa Kirkar, Ennio Iannitto, Nádia Moura, Carmen Nogueira, Jesús Gustavo Ponce-González, Rebecca Baxter, Paula Tavares, Apostolos Vantarakis, Antonino Bianco, Ana Carbonell-Baeza, David Jiménez-Pavón, the OACCUs consortium

“…Conclusions Outdoor PA, including structured exercise interventions, substantially benefits cancer survivors, particularly in enhancing mental health and physical fitness. …”
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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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