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 – 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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Parental awareness and knowledge of first aid for children in Saudi Arabia: a multiregional cross-sectional study by Ola Alotaibi, Sarah Alrayya, Shahad Alotaibi, Yara Algoraini

“…These gaps need to be addressed through structured educational programs and accessible resources in order to enhance preparedness for pediatric emergencies among parents. …”
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Simulation of sediment accumulation for the river watershed using SWAT software: A case study on Ahar Chai river watershed in northwest of Iran by Anis Shafinezhad, Yousef Hasanzadeh, Sayed Saeed Rasinezami

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THE FORMATION OF FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS’ PROFESSIONAL ASPIRATIONS IN THE PROCESS OF STUDYING THE DISCIPLINE «PEDAGOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF HIGHER SCHOOL» by Nataliia P. Volkova, Olena O. Lavrentieva

“…Among them are the motivational component (the complex of motives, needs, guidelines in professional activities), the cognitive one (knowledge of the content and structure of professional aspirations, their impact on professional readiness and success of the specialist, as well as the methods and technologies of their formation), the activity one (the degree of formation of the organizational, psychology and diagnostic, prognostic, reflexive, and communicative skills) and the reflexive one (the structure of reflexive, critical and creative thinking of future psychologists). …”
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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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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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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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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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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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The role of micro-, meso-, and macro-level stigma on the uptake of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) among women in the criminal legal system by Oluwaseyi Halimat Quadri, Emma Skogseth, Kristina Brant, Abenaa A. Jones

“…To address this gap, we applied the FINIS model (Framework Integrating Normative Influences on Stigma) to explore how MOUD-related stigma manifests for criminal legal-involved women at the micro (intrapersonal), meso (interpersonal/institutional), and macro (structural/policy) levels. Methods From May to July 2022, semi-structured qualitative interviews (N = 42) were conducted in Pennsylvania. …”
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Unveiling the invisible genomic dynamics by Jiwoong Kwon, Yeji Park, Taekjip Ha

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Impact of Group Asthma Education on Asthma Control and Emergency Room Visits in an Underserved New York Community by Asghar Ali, Sybil Goday Pena, Charnicia Huggins, Franklyn Lugo, Misbahuddin Khaja, Gilda Diaz-Fuentes

“…Objective. Asthma education programs have been shown to be effective in decreasing health care utilization and improving disease control and management. …”
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Controlling the Security Objects Properties for Networks in Windows 2000 by Dhuha Abdullah, Abd-Alnaseer Ahmed

“…This software presents the likelihood of accessing the security properties of these objects to the level of flags and bits in the data structure of security properties elements.…”
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Effects of ActTeens intervention on physical activity and health indicators in Brazilian adolescents: a pilot study by Gessika Castilho dos Santos, Jadson Marcio da Silva, Renan Camargo Correa, Sarah Kennedy, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Aristides Miguel da Costa Machado-Rodrigues, Antonio Stabelini Neto

“…This pilot study of the ActTeens Program was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and included three components: (1) structured PA sessions delivered within Physical Education, (2) self monitoring plus goal setting by a pedometer, and (3) healthy lifestyle guidance (mHealth). …”
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Non-dominant foot training enhances technical skills in under-13 Palestinian football players: a randomized controlled trial by Hamza Abdelqader Maraba, Aseel M. A. Qadi, Jamal Abubshara, Nidal O. H. Alqasem, Mohamed Chedly Ajlil

“… Introduction and Objective. Structured training from the dominant foot continues to be a poorly exploited strategy in youth football, despite its potential to reduce functional asymmetries and improve bilateral competence. …”
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Perception of pregnant women about self-care and maternal care by Rosimeire Aparecida Monteiro Silveira, Rute Grossi Milani, Ana Paula Machado Velho, Andréa Grano Marques

“…Methods: qualitative study with data collection performed through a semi structure interview with ten pregnant women. The technique of content analysis, associated with the computer program Atlas TI, was used. …”
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