Retrospective review of deaths in the Massachusetts department of corrections after passage of medical parole by Jasdeep S. Kler, Amanda Victory, Samantha Chao, Michelle Suh, Nicole Mushero

“…Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of deaths of individuals in MADOC custody between 2021 and 2023 using death records obtained from MADOC and death certificates from the Massachusetts Vital Statistics Program. Cause of death was categorized through structured review of death certificates and supplemental MADOC medical documentation. …”
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Effect of Designed Practice Guidelines on Nurses’ Performance and Outcome of Children with Head Injuries by Khadiga M. Said, Safaa F. Deraz, Amal G. Sebaq

“…Four tools used to collect data in this study. A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet developed to assess the studied nursing personal characteristic of the studied nurses and nurses' knowledge regarding head injuries. …”
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Effect of Nursing Interventions on Feeding Difficulties of Children with Cerebral Palsy by Areeg A. Wafeek, Sabah S. El-Sharkawy, Iman I. Abd El-Moniem, Madiha A. Morsy

“…Data were collected by using three tools, a structured interview questionnaire and a Children Observation Assessment Record to assess the child's ability and feeding difficulties of the studied children before and after the intervention. …”
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Acceptability and implementation potential of a health literacy intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening in deprived areas: A qualitative study of patients and general... by Alix Boirot, Maria Claudia Addamiano, Clémence Casanova, Niamh M Redmond, Géraldine Cazorla, Michel Rotily, Anne-Marie Schott-Petelaz, Christian Balamou, Zineb Doukhi, Myriam Kaou, Françoise Couranjou, Julien Mancini, Cyrille Delpierre, Marie-Anne Durand, Aurore Lamouroux

“…<h4>Method</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with patients (n = 24) and GPs (n = 22) who used or participated in the DECODE project intervention. …”
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Acceptability of an AI-enabled family module in a mobile app for enhanced diabetes management: Patient and family perspectives by Sungwon Yoon, Rena Lau, Yu Heng Kwan, Huiyi Liu, Razeena Sahrin, Jie Kie Phang, Yichi Zhang, Nicholas Graves, Lian Leng Low

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Positive Deviance: Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Among Non-hypertensive Middle-aged Women in Rural Indonesia by Mayumi Mizutani, Heri Sugiarto, Harumi Bando, Izumi Kondo, Jeremiah Mock

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Quantitative assessment and Kirschner-wire fixation of an isolated sustentaculum tali fracture in a 7-year-old girl—a case report by Fengyong Mao, Lei Ni, Li Ju

“…The postoperative protocol included 6 weeks of cast immobilization followed by a structured rehabilitation program. At 12-month follow-up, CT imaging demonstrated complete osseous union with restoration of articular congruity. …”
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Liaisons between culture and innovation: comparative analysis of South Korean and Lithuanian IT companies by Mindaugas Laužikas, Aistė Miliūtė

“…Taking into consideration the trans-disciplinary holistic nature of innovation culture, which requires a rich knowledge and experience within the present topic, the semi structured interviews with experts of Lithuanian and South Korean IT firms were conducted, the research results of the two economies were compared, and recommendations were provided for both high-tech experts and governmental policy or program developers.…”
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Comparative analysis of Microsoft Kinect Azure and manual measurement methods in the sit and reach test among elite female weightlifters by Usame Ömer Osmanoğlu, Kenan Erdaği, Bülent IŞIK, Serkan Örücü, Erkan Özbay

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Assessing the gap between policy and practice: community health workers’ contributions to nutrition services in Sub-Saharan Africa by Akriti Singh, Mahamadou Mansour Ndiath, Djeinam Toure, Romance Dissieka, Lennie Kyomuhangi Bazira, Carolyne Wanyonyi, Rolf DW Klemm

“…Methods We combined structured interviews with 735 CHWs from six countries with a document review of national CHW policies and training manuals to assess the alignment between policy and practice in nutrition service delivery. …”
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The impact of physical activity on working memory in children with ADHD: a meta-analysis by Gong Cheng, Gong Cheng, Ce Song, XiaoQin Hong

“…These findings support the inclusion of structured physical activity programs in clinical and educational settings.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD420250653800.…”
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Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) factors and the incidence of communicable diseases in Urban Bangladesh: Evidence from municipal areas. by Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Fatema Hashem Rupa, Ishrat Jahan, A B M Nahid Hasan, Farah Naz, Iqbal Masud, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Mosharop Hossian

“…A total of 607 interviews were conducted using a structured questionnaire, collecting data on socio-demographics, hygiene practices, and disease history. …”
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Real-World Experience of Dupilumab Treatment for Patients with COPD &amp;ndash; A Single Center Prospective Study by Freund O, Meoded O, Arnaout T, Friedman Regev I, Kupershmidt A, Enghelberg S, Cohn-Schwartz D, Levy L, Bar-Shai A

“…We aimed to evaluate the experience of COPD patients treated with Dupilumab.Patients and Methods: Consecutive patients with COPD treated with Dupilumab were approached and completed a structured interview. Before treatment, all patients had blood eosinophil count ≥ 300 cells/μL and prior-year exacerbations despite triple inhaler therapy.Results: Twenty-three subjects were included, with median (IQR) treatment of 320 (280– 355) days, median age of 75 years, and 52% female. …”
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Integration of Digital Twin, IoT and LoRa in SCARA Robots for Decentralized Automation with Wireless Sensor Networks by William Aparecido Celestino Lopes, Adilson Cunha Rusteiko, Cleiton Rodrigues Mendes, Nicolas Vinicius Cruz Honório, Marcelo Tsuguio Okano

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Contrasting Patterns of Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Spatial Population Genomics Throughout a Rabies Management Area in Eastern North America by Matthew W. Hopken, Clara P. Mankowski, Christine Thurber, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Kathleen M. Nelson, Richard B. Chipman, Zaid Abdo, Tore Buchanan, Ariane Massé, Amy T. Gilbert

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Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Evidence-Based Approaches by Maksymilian Czarnota, Karolina Wojdat-Krupa, Martyna Wasyluk, Monika Rogowska, Weronika Ossowska, Paulina Lewaśkiewicz, Karol Sikora, Klaudia Płudowska, Aleksandra Przelaskowska, Jan Puliński

“…It focuses on the metabolic effects of exercise and practical recommendations tailored to various activity levels. Structured physical activity improves insulin sensitivity, lowers HbA1c, supports weight control, and reduces cardiovascular risk. …”
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Mastery of financial accounting and market orientation: Driving competitive advantage in Indonesian SMEs by Arifin Arifin, Misrah Misrah, Sitti Mujahida, Herminawaty Abubakar

“…This study examines the impact of market orientation and financial acumen on SME competitiveness in Indonesia, with innovation capability and resource optimization as mediators and market dynamics and financial decision-making ability as moderators. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS, data were collected from 500 SME owners and managers across various regions in Indonesia. …”
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The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Job Performance Mediated by Affective Commitment, Work Engagement, and Self-Efficacy (Case Study: Government Procurement Unit) by Sarah Juliana Manurung, Putri Mega Desiana

“…Data were collected through questionnaires involving 232 Civil Servants (ASN) and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the assistance of LISREL 8.8 and SPSS 25 software. …”
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VERY LOW CALORIE DIETS AFFECT LONG TERM WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Sheila Amara Putri, Shintia Yunita Arini, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, S.Gz, MPH, Ardyanisa Raihan Kusuma, Anisah Firdaus Rahmawati, Mutiara Arsya Wijanarko, Norfezah Md Nor, Nadiatul Syima Mohd Shahid

“…Longer and fewer-calorie VLCDs lead to more significant weight reduction, but maintaining long-term success requires a structured weight management program. VLCD benefits include improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fat, and better heart function, but it may have temporary negative effects on metabolism, aortic elasticity, constipation, sensitivity to cold, headache, and dizziness. …”
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СONTENTS AND DIRECTIONS STEADY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONS OF RUSSIA by Natalya Yu. Sorokina

“…The presented conclusions can be used at justification of priorities of state programs of spatial development, and also when determining structure of the actions providing sustainable social and economic development of territories.…”
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