Attitudes toward homosexuality among medical, nursing, and paramedical staff in a teaching institution in India: A cross-sectional study by Manoj Prithviraj, Mohd Rashid Alam, Adityay Pandey, Reetika Biswas, Richa Tripathi

“…Socio-demographic details were collected using a structured questionnaire. Attitude towards homosexuality was assessed using the Homosexuality Attitude Scale (HAS). …”
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Identifying models of care to support residents in long-term care homes (LTCHs) both during and beyond COVID-19. by Lames Danok, Joanna Burke, Tanya MacDonald, Sidra Cheema, Sharon Straus, Christine Fahim

“…The project included a quantitative survey and semi-structured key informant interviews with LTCH managers across Canada. …”
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Protocol of a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial of an 18-month, home-based, high-intensity, exercise intervention in older, cognitively unimpaired APOE ε4 carriers by Stephen M. Rao, Alexandria L. Chorba, M. J. Helppi, Alina Tuladhar, Amanda L. Penko, Sarah Holley, Brandon Nehls, Sabrina Paulino, Matthew C. Streicher, Audrey Zhu, Kellie Bruening, Sally Durgerian, Katherine Koenig, Mark Lowe, Wanyong Shin, Stephen E. Jones, Rachel Galioto, Jagan A. Pillai, Lynn M. Bekris, James B. Leverenz, Anson B. Rosenfeldt, Tamanna Singh, Gerald J. Beck, J. Carson Smith, Jay Alberts, Jay Alberts

“…Primary outcomes are VO2peak (Fitness), 5-trial total recall on the Rey Auditory Verbal List Learning Test (Episodic Memory), and total hippocampal volume derived from structural MRI (Brain Atrophy). Secondary outcomes include comprehensive neurocognitive and physical function test batteries, MRI scans including structural and functional connectivity measures, and blood-based biomarkers.HypothesesOver an 18-month interval, physically inactive ε4 carriers who engage in high-intensity aerobic exercise will demonstrate less cognitive decline and hippocampal atrophy than physically inactive ε4 carriers who did not participate in a formal exercise program.ConclusionSuccessful demonstration of a scalable, home-based, high-intensity aerobic exercise intervention in altering the trajectory of AD pathophysiology and its effects on cognitive functioning will transform AD treatment, improve patient outcomes and quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs.…”
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Enhancing antioxidant activity of corn bract and silk juices through biotransformation of polyphenols by Lactobacillus paracasei TJ199 fermentation by Xiaohui Tang, Huanyong Lv, Hailong Wang, Huixin Yang, Baogang Zhang, Ling Cong, Xinyi Li, Menghan Ma, Yunhe Xu, Lili Zhang

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Environmental justice lens as a necessity and an opportunity in relocation: The case of the Noordwaard and the Eferding Basin by Chloé ten Brink, Idowu Ajibade, Caroline Zickgraf

“…Using a deductive environmental justice framework, we analyzed two compensation-based relocations, also understood as buyouts: the 2013 Danube flood relocation in Austria’s Eferding Basin and the Noordwaard de-poldering in the Netherlands’ Room for the River program. We combined document analysis (n = 62) and semi-structured interviews (n = 20) to assess justice concerns, focusing on distributive, procedural, and ecological dimensions. …”
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Iranian Intensive Care Unit Nurses\' Experience of Patient Safety Culture: A Qualitative Study by Samrand Fattah Ghazi, Mehrzad Mashayekhi, Parvaneh Asgari

“…Participants were 18 ICU nurses from three hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2021-2022, who were selected using a purposive sampling method. In-depth semi-structured interviews was carried to collect data. Data were analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s content analysis method. …”
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Enhancing resilience in nursing: the role of education, support systems, a multi-level approach to enhancing adaptability and preventing burnout by H. S. N. Nalagamage, R. K. A. U. Rathnayaka, C. K. W. Gamage, W. S. Sudusinghe

“…Drawing from sources such as PubMed Central, Lippincott Journals, BMC Nursing, ResearchGate, SAGE Journals and Emerald, this review synthesises existing literature to propose a structured framework for resilience-building in nursing. …”
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Emerging Business Development Model in the Sports Industry by Ali Ghanbari, Mohammad Soltanhoseini, Zahra Halajpoor, zahra Borgheyan

“…The research tool was a semi-structured interview. The interviewing process continued until theoretical saturation (14 people) was reached. …”
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Effect of Aerobic Exercises on Mental Health and Performance of Javelin Thrower by Muhammad Ihsan Ul Haq, Tasleem Arif, Syed Zia Ul Islam

“…The experimental group (n=10) underwent a structured aerobic exercise program, while the control group (n=10) served as a benchmark. …”
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Predicting Job Burnout of Medical Staff of Karaj Government Hospitals by Ego Strength: Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation and Alexithymia by Jamil Mansouri, Mina Mohammadi, Mohammad Ali Besharat, Nazila Amani

“…The tools of the current research included Ego Strength Scale (ESS), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), Toronto alexithymia Scale (TAS) and Maslach Job Burnout Questionnaire (MBI). The structural equation analysis method was employed to analyze the collected data in SPSS version 25 and Mplus version 8.3. …”
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Examining the impact of positive psychological attributes on emotional stability and academic burnout among undergraduate students: a cross-sectional study by Sidra Sarwer, Muhammad Naseem Abid, Huang Chao, Luo Siming, Suad Dukhaykh

“…Data were analyzed employing descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Study findings showed that positive psychological attributes has significant associations with higher emotional stability and lower levels of academic burnout. …”
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Understanding psychological factors behind motorcyclists crossing behavior on undivided roads in mixed traffic conditions: A case study of Hau Giang, Vietnam by Hai Ngoc Duong, Minh Cong Chu, Nathan Huynh

“…Such strategies could include addressing the consequences of advantage beliefs regarding IMs and enhancing riders' situation awareness and risk perception through driver education and training programs.…”
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Do globalization, foreign direct investment, and inflation drive income inequality? Evidence from Somalia within the Kuznets curve hypothesis by Abdikafi Hassan Abdi, Abdisalan Aden Mohamed, Abdinur Ali Mohamed, Abdullahi Abukar Mohamed

“…Understanding the dynamics of income inequality in Somalia is essential for diagnosing the structural barriers that impede inclusive economic growth and development. …”
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Preparing medical graduates to care for geriatric patients: A case study of the undergraduate medical curriculum at a South African university by Keshena Naidoo, Jacqueline van Wyk

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with health professions educators. …”
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Closing the Gap: Addressing Racial Bias in Bystander CPR Administration by Ketan Tamirisa, Ethan Lowder BA, Adriana Mares BS, MS, Jonathan Jose, Jim P. Stimpson PhD

“…Black and Hispanic individuals are markedly less likely to receive BCPR than White individuals, contributing to preventable deaths and inequities in survival outcomes. Structural factors such as educational barriers, implicit bias, and systemic racism contribute to these disparities. …”
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Family and Staff Cooperation in Early Childhood Special Education by Nilay Kayhan, Kübra Demiröz

“…The data of the study, which was conducted in the phenomenological design of qualitative research methods, were obtained with the semi-structured interview technique and analyzed with content analysis.Findings: Findings were discussed under the titles cooperation experiences, family participation and needs, early childhood special education, staff, institution features, opinion and suggestions. …”
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MODERN APPROACHES TO THE ORGANIZATION OF DRUG PROVISION FOR HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS IN KUZBASS by Андрей Георгиевич Петров, Ольга Владимировна Хорошилова, Виктор Андреевич Семенихин, Сергей Николаевич Филимонов, Наталья Степановна Черных

“…Scientific approaches were used as research methods: regional, systemic, structural and functional; methods: historical, logical, content analysis, sociological, statistical, modeling and forecasting, etc. …”
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Bridging the theory and practice divide in pre-service language teacher education: A focus on teacher educators’ expertise from in-service teachers' vantage point by George E.K. Whitehead, Sezen Arslan

“…Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews and were thematically coded using NVivo 14 software. …”
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The influence of nursing handover on nurses' mental health: A scoping review by Margarida A. R. Tomás, Marisa R. Soares, Joaquim M. Oliveira-Lopes, Luís M. M. Sousa, Vânia L. D. Martins

“…Conversely, handovers function as structured rituals providing peer support and a sense of control, helping nurses manage psychological demands. …”
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Developing social entrepreneurial capability in Thai community enterprises: The roles of intellectual capital, creating shared value, and organizational agility on sustainability by Phiphop Somwethee, Jintanee Ru-Zhue, Somnuk Aujirapongpan, Anuman Chanthawong, Berto Usman

“…Data analysis included averages, skewness, kurtosis, and standard deviation, with structural equation modeling (SEM) performed using the AMOS program. …”
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