Anatomical site and environmental exposure differentially shape the microbiota across mucosal tissues in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Silvia Torrecillas, Enric Gisbert

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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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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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Nonlinear behavior of dispersive solitary wave solutions for the propagation of shock waves in the nonlinear coupled system of equations by Mujahid Iqbal, Waqas Ali Faridi, Huda Daefallh Alrashdi, Abeer Aljohani, Muhammad Amin S. Murad, Nazar Mohammad, Abdullah S. Alsubaie

“…In this regard, the dispersive long wave is described by the Wu–Zhang system, from which a number of solitons and solitary wave structure are formally extracted as an accomplishment. …”
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Unlocking mobile health adoption: A qualitative exploration of user experiences, barriers, and facilitators within integrated youth services in British Columbia, Canada by Xiaoxu Ding, Kirsten Marchand, Liisa Holsti, Julia Schmidt, Natalie Parde, Brodie Sakakibara, Skye Barbic

“…Methods A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 23 interest-holders, including youth users, service providers, and nonclinical staff from the Foundry network. …”
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Investigating Facilitators and Barriers in the Tendency of Older Adults to Third-Generation Universities by Sara Maghare Dehkordi, Samaneh Pourhadi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shima Sum

“…Methods & Materials This qualitative study was conducted using content analysis with 19 members of the Shahrekord Retirees’ Center, who had retired at least one year ago and were selected using purposive sampling with maximum variation (in terms of demographic characteristics) as well as in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The interviews were transcribed word by word and continued until data saturation was achieved. …”
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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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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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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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Case Studies in Empowerment Evaluation: Restorative Practices Interventions in Educational Contexts by Sheila McMahon, Gwynn Alexander, Heather Kimball

“…Findings: Empowerment evaluation can be conceptualized as a practical approach to evaluation, like formative evaluation, which aligns with the values of restorative justice, and focuses on program improvement. Transformative empowerment evaluation emphasizes liberation by empowering participants to step outside of typical roles, traditional structures, and assumed power relations. …”
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