Understanding Extension for School-Based Agricultural Education #1: Extension 101 by Debra Barry, John Diaz, Alyssa Shepherd, Jennifer Patton, Stephen Gran

“…An important part of access and use of Extension services is understanding its background, structure, and function. This initial publication in the Understanding Extension for School-Based Agricultural Education series provides agricultural educators and the general public with a basic understanding of Extension. …”
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Understanding Extension for School-Based Agricultural Education #1: Extension 101 by Debra Barry, John Diaz, Alyssa Shepherd, Jennifer Patton, Stephen Gran

“…An important part of access and use of Extension services is understanding its background, structure, and function. This initial publication in the Understanding Extension for School-Based Agricultural Education series provides agricultural educators and the general public with a basic understanding of Extension. …”
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EFISIENSI TEKNIS USAHA TANI KAKAO BERDASARKAN KLON SULAWESI 1&2 DAN KLON LOKAL by Amzul Rifin, Wahyu Budi Priatna, Dian Asri

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Intratentacular budding and zooid-dynamics in two coral genera by Matan Yuval, Amit Peleg, Elvan Ceyhan, Dan Tchernov, Yossi Loya, Avi Bar-Massada, Tali Treibitz

“…Our findings suggest that the morphogenetic cycle of zooids is conserved and size-dependent, that budding mechanics are associated with structural complexity, and that zooids form coalitions by developmental phase implying concentrated growth and stagnation.The zooid-centric approach is transferable and scalable and can be implemented to track corals in different applications from nurseries to wide scale monitoring programs. …”
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Calculation Driven Parametric Design of a Mechanical Assembly on the Example of a Hook Block by Filip Stanić, Daniel Miler, Matija Hoić

“…One of the advantages of applying parametric modeling is the possibility of forming families of models that share a geometric structure with differences in dimensions. The user is left to generate a new set of dimensions. …”
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The Modification of Assessment Task Dimensions in Support of Student Progression in Legal Skills Development by Clair Hughes

“…This article investigates the efficacy and appropriateness of online programs which are currently used as a principal means of completing pre-admission training requirements for admission to practice as a lawyer in many Australian States and Territories. …”
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Enhancing health workforce capacity through life skills-based interventions: evidence from Pakistan on reducing gender-based violence by Tazeen Saeed Ali, Ambreen Merchant, Warisha Qamar, Zahid Ali Memon, Rubina Barolia, Zulfiqar A Bhutta

“…A pre- and post-test assessment was administered to measure changes in knowledge, competencies, and attitudes using structured questionnaires adapted from UNHCR and UNICEF tools. …”
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Communicating to the Intellect, Heart, and Person: A Model Describing Participants’ Experience of Goals of Care Discussions Conducted During Acute Inpatient Care by Joshua S. Lee, Katrielle Joy X.Y. Fu, Lynn Wiryasaputra, Celestine Z.Q. Lim, Paul Victor Patinadan, Joseph Y.J. Ong, Andy H.Y. Ho, Tricia S.H. Yung

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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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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to pilot Restore Energy, Activity Can Help (REACH): an mHealth-enabled peer coaching intervention for fatigue in systemic lupus ery... by Nina Gulati, Kiran Singh, Erin Morrissey, Priscilla Calvache, Jillian Rose-Smith, Monique Gore-Massy, Faye Chiu, Ludovic Trinquart, Iris Navarro-Millan, Sara Folta, Shanthini Kasturi

“…Trained peer coaches with lived SLE experience will use behavior change strategies to support participants through a 12-week structured program supported by the REACH app. Participants in the control arm will receive access to the REACH app without peer coaching. …”
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Modeling vegetable farmers’ intention to use pesticides in central Nepal: An extended version of the planned behavior theory by Utkal Sapkota, Govinda Bhandari, Mandira Sapkota, Sneha Khanal, Asmita Poudel, Dipak Khanal, Min Raj Pokhrel, Christos A. Damalas

“…A study was conducted in the ‘Vegetable Zone’ of Dhading District, Nepal, employing an extended model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to identify the factors behind commercial vegetable farmers' intention to use chemical pesticides. We administered a structured questionnaire in-person to a sample of 510 farmers using multistage stratified random sampling. …”
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Did we create brave spaces? A realist evaluation report on simulation-based faculty development workshop in equity, diversity, inclusivity, and Indigenous reconciliation by X. Catherine Tong, Sonaina Chopra, Hannah Jordan, Matthew Sibbald, Aaron Geekie-Sousa, Sandra Monteiro

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Computer Literacy and Utilization of Health Information Technology in Nurses\' Documentation and Plan of Care by Sittie Ariefah J. Abdulkhaled, Hamdoni K. Pangandaman

“…Data were collected using a structured researcher-made instrument that assessed computer literacy and HIT utilization. …”
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Impact of on-field repeated sprint training on aerobic fitness and anaerobic performance in football athletes: A matched-pair design. by Ramita Gupta, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Ankita Sharma, Shweta Sharma, Abdul Rahim Shaik, Mohamed K Seyam, Shahid Raza, Mastour Saeed Alshahrani, Batool Abdulelah Alkhamis, Hani Hassan Alnakhli, Lama Moraya Alsalm, Fuzail Ahmad, Irshad Ahmad

“…The experimental group completed a structured four-week RST program, while the control group continued routine football training involving technical, tactical, and endurance drills. …”
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Dancing Towards Stability: The Therapeutic Potential of Argentine Tango for Balance and Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…However, the small sample sizes of included studies and the heterogeneity in intervention durations limit the generalizability of findings. AT may serve as a structured rehabilitative approach for improving mobility and psychosocial outcomes in PD and could be integrated into community-based or clinical rehabilitation programs.…”
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A Qualitative Study of the Emotional and Decision-Making Experiences of Mothers Whose Daughter Undergoes Assisted Reproductive Technology with Donor Sperm by Wei Q, Yang X, Hong X, He Y, Fan Z, Wang Z

“…The findings will provide a basis for developing clinical education programs and optimising family decision support systems.Methods: Mothers of 12 female patients undergoing donor sperm assisted reproduction at a A-grade tertiary care reproductive center were selected for semi-structured interviews from January 2025 to March 2025, and Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis was used to distil themes and report them according to COREQ guidelines.Results: Three core themes and nine sub-themes were identified: (1) the complex emotions of knowing that the daughter’s spouse was azoospermia and would need to use donor sperm to conceive, including shock and anger, rationality and tolerance, as well as secret joy and relief; and (2) the multiple concerns about the future relationship between the daughter and her family: the uncertainty of the treatment process and outcome; the potential risk to privacy; the potential impact on the future marital relationship; and the psychological challenge of the identity of the offspring. (3) Comprehensive support and protection for the daughter: manifested in accompaniment to the clinic and financial support, protection of privacy and expectation of sperm selection.Conclusion: The mother’s emotional experience of female patients using donor sperm in assisted reproductive technology (ART) presents complexity and multiplicity, and has a potential impact on the decision-making process of the couple. …”
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Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social determinants of tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Yeshewas Abaynew, Ahmed Ali, Girma Taye

“…Key informants and in-depth interviews were conducted among healthcare workers and patients with TB, respectively. A semi-structured interview guide was used. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. …”
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Proactive approaches to preventing postpartum depression in non-depressive pregnant women: a comprehensive scoping review by Nga Thi Nguyen, Nga Thi Nguyen, Supa Pengpid

“…Psychoeducational and mindfulness-based interventions consistently reduce PPD risk, particularly when delivered in structured, theory-driven formats and incorporating family support. …”
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Entry to practice physiotherapy students’ use of the international IFOMPT cervical framework to inform clinical reasoning: a qualitative case study design by Katie L. Kowalski, Heather Gillis, Paul Parikh, Katherine Henning, Jackie Sadi, Alison Rushton

“…Participants (students enrolled in an entry to practice physiotherapy program) learned about the Framework through standardized teaching. …”
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Experiences of Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia Who Actively Participate in Rehabilitation Exercises and Their Perceptions of Well-Being: A Descriptive Qualita... by Si Y, Huang X, Zhao S, Ou Z, Pi M, Du J

“…The purpose was to inform the clinical development of individualized rehabilitation programs.Methods: Purposive sampling was employed to conduct semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 16 young and middle-aged stroke hemiplegic patients (18– 59 years old) using a descriptive qualitative research approach. …”
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