Perceptions, attitudes, and challenges regarding continuing professional development among Ethiopian medical laboratory professionals: a mixed-methods study by Adugna Negussie, Abay Sisay, Agumas Shibabaw, Edosa Kebede, Firehiwot Tesfaye, Gizachew Kedida, Nadew Deneke, Takele Teklu, Waqtola Cheneke

“…Methods A cross-sectional study involving 228 medical laboratory professionals was conducted in Ethiopia from July to October 2023. An online structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on the participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding ongoing professional development. …”
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Stigmatization and discrimination of female tuberculosis patients in Kyrgyzstan – a phenomenological study by Rhea Brüggemann, Fabian Schlumberger, Firuza Chinshailo, Matthew Willis, Abdullaat Kadyrov, Gulmira Kalmambetova, Mo Chen, Sophie CW. Unterkircher, Nestan Moidunova, Altynai Sydykova, Anil Fastenau

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding anthrax among affected communities, Kazo district, South-Western uganda, May 2022 by Shaban Senyange, Edirisa J. Nsubuga, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, Alex R. Ario

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Prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Marigat Sub County Hospital, Kenya: A facility-based cross-sec... by Ben Kipchumba Ngare, Caren Gesare, Elvis Kirui, Zeinab Gura, Fatuma Some

“…Systematic sampling was employed to enroll 384 study participants. A structured questionnaire was used to collect participants' data. …”
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Engaging stakeholders in the north-west first 1000 days project: building a strong community support ecosystem by Sisitha Jayasinghe, Kylie Mulcahy, Roger Hughes, Lisa Dalton, Kiran DK Ahuja, Nuala M. Byrne, Andrew P. Hills

“…Sustainability and longevity of programs, institutional integration, and continuous feedback were identified as crucial for long-term success. …”
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Introduction to Volume 29, Issue 3 by Pau Pérez-Sales, Chris Dominey

“…The paper by Martin Hill and Mary Lynn Everson, “Indicators likely to contribute to clinical and functional improvement among survivors of politically-sanctioned torture” is unique in the length of post-treatment follow-up, and provides an innovative approach in the measurement of rehabilitation outcomes through a structured measure of functional aspects with an instrument designed at the Kovler Center in Chicago. …”
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Light industry companies of Ukraine: overview and analysis of baseline conditions by Yulia Nefedova, Yulia Olifirova

“…It is indicated that since as long ago as the Soviet times the industry was structured in such a way that companies of the process chain "raw materials - products - sales" were located far from each other, in different republics of the USSR. …”
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A Review on Bioengineering the Bovine Mammary Gland: The Role of the Extracellular Matrix and Reconstruction Prospects by Fernando Chissico Júnior, Thamires Santos da Silva, Flávio Vieira Meirelles, Paulo Sérgio Monzani, Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Maria Angélica Miglino

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Adaptive governance in the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus for sustainable community sanitation by Evi Siti Sofiyah, Imelda Masni Juniaty Sianipar, Ari Rahman, Naila Putri Caesarina, Sapta Suhardono, I Wayan Koko Suryawan, Chun-Hung Lee

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare-associated infections and multidrug-resistant microorganisms in Italy: A systematic review by Chiara Peconi, Enrica Martini, Donatella Sarti, Emilia Prospero

“…During this period, the focus of sanitary structures was to contain COVID-19 mortality and this may have reduced the application of health associated infection (HAI) and multidrug resistant microorganism (MDRO) prevention programs. …”
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Design and synthesis of 4-nitroimidazole derivatives with potential antitubercular activity by T. S. Vedekhina, M. V. Chudinov, A. Yu. Lukin

“…To develop the procedures for synthesis of hybrid molecules with potential anti-tubercular activity containing heterocyclic cores of 4-nitroimidazole and 1,3,4-thiadiazole within the framework of a double-drug strategy and predict bioactivity of target structures and drug-likeness physicochemical parameters.Methods. …”
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Advancements in Plant Diagnostic and Sensing Technologies by Shalini Krishnamoorthi, Sally Shuxian Koh, Mervin Chun‐Yi Ang, Mark Ju Teng Teo, Randall Ang Jie, U. S. Dinish, Michael S. Strano, Daisuke Urano

“…Each adopted technology offers unique advantages suitable for various farm operations, breeding programs, and laboratory research. This review article first summarizes key target traits, endogenous structures, and metabolites that serve as focal points for plant diagnostic and sensing technologies. …”
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Global Seismic Fragility Functions for Low-Rise RC Frames with Construction Deficiencies by M. Rizwan, N. Ahmad, J. Akbar, B. Ilyas, Arifullah, A. Ali, M. E. Ahmad, S. Pervez, M. E. Rahim, M. A. Z. Khan

“…Shake table tests were performed on three two-story 1 : 3 reduced scale RC frame structures, representative of buildings with construction deficiencies in Pakistan. …”
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“I lost my syringes, my insulin, and my glucose test strips. I lost all my belongings”: a qualitative study on the perspective of elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes regarding... by Bianca Gomes Corrêa, Lucas Strassburger Matzenbacher, Laura Gomes Boabaid de Barros, Ana Gabriela Rodrigues Haussen, Mariana Kude Perrone, Vicenzo Gheno, Helena Toniazzi Uchôa, Marcell Machado Cipolat, Frederico Ludwig da Costa, Gabriela Heiden Telo

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Sequence signatures and mRNA concentration can explain two‐thirds of protein abundance variation in a human cell line by Christine Vogel, Raquel de Sousa Abreu, Daijin Ko, Shu‐Yun Le, Bruce A Shapiro, Suzanne C Burns, Devraj Sandhu, Daniel R Boutz, Edward M Marcotte, Luiz O Penalva

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Coupled Axisymmetric Thermoelectroelasticity Problem for a Round Rigidly Fixed Plate by D. A. Shlyakhin, E. V. Savinova

“…Numerical analysis of the results enabled us to identify new connections between the nature of external temperature action, the deformation process, and the value of the electric field in a piezoceramic structure. This can validate a proper program of experiments under their designing and significantly reduce the volume of field studies.…”
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Challenges and strategies for cultivating young teachers in pathophysiology departments at Chinese medical colleges: a narrative review by Jin Li, Ying Luo, Youxing Li, Yufeng Zhao, Yeli Zhong, Rentong Hu, Bin Zhong, Yanli Li, Shuang Zhao

“…These include establishing comprehensive training programs that integrate teaching innovation and research skills; developing structured mentorship systems with clear pathways for career advancement; creating platforms that support technology-enhanced teaching and international collaboration; and implementing systematic evaluation mechanisms to assess teaching effectiveness. …”
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Consensus recommendations for the nutritional management of children with cancer in limited resource settings: a report from the International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutriti... by Karina Viani, Jullyana Alves, Erika Damasco-Avila, Mariana S. Murra, Judy Schoeman, Judy Schoeman, Michelle Walters, Elena J. Ladas

“…These resources provide structured detailed guidance on nutrition assessment, interventions, and the management of nutrition-related complications. …”
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Post-graduate Teachers’ STEM Education Experiences and the Development of their 21st Century Skills: A Case Study of Two Higher Education Institutions in South Africa and Mauritius... by Ronicka Mudaly, Bongani P. Ndlovu, Tamirirofa Chirikure, Doras Sibanda, Merventharan Perumal Moodley, Fawzia Bibi Narod, Vickren Narrainsawmy

“…The first set of data was generated using a semi-structured questionnaire. To corroborate the questionnaire data, a sample of 5 postgraduate teachers was interviewed, forming the second data set. …”
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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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