The role of a death and grief festival in cultivating awareness of serious illness, death, and bereavement at university: A qualitative study of students’ and staff’s motivations a... by Hanne Bakelants, Sarah Dury, Kenneth Chambaere, Luc Deliens, Steven Vanderstichelen, Filip Van Droogenbroeck, Joachim Cohen

“…Methods: A total of 94 individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with students and staff. …”
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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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Advanced Physiotherapy Approach using X-sens Gait Motion Analysis for the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis- A case report by Urvini Lokhande, Sharath Hullumani, Ritik Daf, Pooja Ladkhedkar

“…Based on the study, a structured physiotherapy program was designed, encompassing manual therapy, stretching exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises. …”
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High-quality bonds: serine acetyltransferase 2 gene revealed by GWAS is associated with grain protein content in spring durum wheat by Aleksey Ermolaev, Ludmila Bespalova, Varvara Korobkova, Aleksey Yanovsky, Lubov Nazarova, Aleksandra Kroupina, Anastasia Chernook, Aleksandra Mudrova, Viktoria Voronezhskaya, Viktoria Voronezhskaya, Pavel Kroupin, Gennady Karlov, Mikhail Divashuk, Mikhail Divashuk

“…A missense mutation (Gly325Ser) in the ninth exon of sat2 was associated with a 1.33% GPC increase in spring durum wheat recombinant inbred lines. Structural analysis indicated that the Gly325Ser mutation alters the SAT2 protein’s C-terminal α-helix, potentially influencing enzyme activity. …”
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Mentoring across differences: Introducing hidden curriculum competencies for scientific mentors by Felicity T. Enders, Elizabeth H. Golembiewski, Karen DSouza, Lisa A. Burton, Audrey E. Elegbede, Rahma Warsame

“…Our conceptual framework offers structured guidance for mentors and mentor training programs, identifying the skills needed to foster inclusive academic environments and enhance URSW retention and success. …”
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Impact of Learning Management Systems and Digital Skills on TPACK Development Among Pre-service Mathematics Teachers by Muh Fitrah, Caly Setiawan, Widihastuti Widihastuti, Anastasia Sofroniou, Nur Azizatur Rahmawati, Arina Arina, Sri Ratna Sari, Iskandar Iskandar

“…The strong correlation between digital skills and LMS usage (Spearman’s ρ = 0.86) underscores the need for structured digital competency development in teacher education. …”
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Brazilian guideline for screening and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes: a position statement from the Brazilian Diabetes Society by Melanie Rodacki, Lenita Zajdenverg, Wellington Santana da Silva Júnior, Luciano Giacaglia, Carlos Antonio Negrato, Roberta Arnoldi Cobas, Bianca de Almeida-Pititto, Marcello Casaccia Bertoluci

“…The 1-h OGTT is preferred over the 2-h OGTT, as it is both more practical and a superior test. A structured approach to reevaluation intervals is provided.…”
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Termination of Pregnancy Following Periconception Isotretinoin Exposure in South Korea by Young-Rae Lee, Dong-Won Hwang, Kyoung-Chul Chun, Young-Ah Kim, Jae-Whoan Koh, Jung-Yeol Han, June-Seek Choi, Hye-Young Kwon

“…Background: Despite South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) risk management program (RMP) since June 2019, isotretinoin prescriptions have surged 2.5 times from 0.39 million in 2017 to 0.97 million in 2021. …”
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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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Citizen Science from the Perspective of Higher Education Professors by Helton Luis Nina Lameira, Mayerly Alexandra Guerrero-Moreno, Everton Cruz Silva, Paulo Roberto Brasil Santos, Maria Alexandra Teodósio, José Max Barbosa Oliveira-Junior

“…We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms and composed of 40 open and closed questions covering the sociodemographic, professional, and conceptual aspects of CS. …”
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Arbitration in Islamic banking: Exploring legal and practical implications for dispute resolution by Ahmed Moustafa Aldabousi, Abdelrehim Awad, Hossam Eldin Mahmoud Hassan, Samar Salah Abdullah, Adel Ghonim

“…AcknowledgmentThe authors are thankful to the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the University of Bisha for supporting this work through the Fast-Track Research Support Program.…”
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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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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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Influence of Age and Neurotoxic HAART Use on Frequency of HIV Sensory Neuropathy by Olajumoke Oshinaike, Akinsegun Akinbami, Oluwadamilola Ojo, Anthonia Ogbera, Njideka Okubadejo, Frank Ojini, Mustapha Danesi

“…Methods. 323 patients with HIV infection (142 on HAART and 181 HAART naïve) were enrolled in a cross-sectional neuropathy screening program. Data was collected using structured questionnaires which contained the brief peripheral neuropathy screening tool of AIDS Clinical Trial Group protocol. …”
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Assessment of risk and knowledge regarding non-communicable diseases among adult population: a cross-sectional study in the urban slums of West Bengal by Merin K. Jaison, Trina Sengupta, Sauryadripta Ghose, Vandana Majhi, Archismita Santra, Shashi Kumar M.

“…Knowledge was evaluated through a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS 25. …”
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Urban gardening activities and nutrition education through board games improved knowledge related to vegetables and fruits among girls and overweight children in Malaysian primary... by Zahara Abdul Manaf, Li Ling Tee, Nurul Mirza Mohamad Shah, Siti Hajar Mohammad, Abdul Hakim Abdul Wahid

“…The changes in knowledge, attitudes and practices of fruit and vegetable consumption were measured using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Results This study successfully enhanced awareness and knowledge of fruit and vegetable consumption among girls (p = 0.010) but not among boys (p = 0.272) in the intervention group. …”
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What influences Indian primary school children’s food behaviors? - Perceptions of children, mothers and teachers by Neha Rathi, Prarthana Tiwari, Manisha Kanwar, Anjali Patel, Mukta Singh, Kalpna Gupta, Anthony Worsley

“…Methods Informed by the socio-ecological framework, this study used an exploratory qualitative research approach to conduct semi-structured interviews with 22 primary school children, 19 mothers, and 18 teachers residing in Varanasi, India. …”
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Profiling of Physical Activity Usage In Selected Urban Green Spaces In Marikina City by Trizsa Jasmin C. Ty, Alberto L. Dimarucut, Camille B. Castro, Danielle Naomi L. Uy

“…The physical design of the parks and the presence of structured programs could help increase participation among these groups. …”
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Healthcare professionals’ perspective on collaboration with traditional medical practitioners in HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis care in rural Ethiopia by Mamo Feyissa Senbeta, Teferi Gedif Fenta, Kaleab Asres, Tsige Gebremariam

“…Data were collected between March 5 and April 30, 2022, through in-depth interviews using semi-structured questionnaires. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, inductively coded, and thematically analyzed using MAXQDA 2020. …”
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