Perception and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among smallholder farmers in eastern Ethiopia by Muluken Gezahegn Wordofa, Getachew Shambel Endris, Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke, Jemal Y. Hassen, Jeylan Woliye, Awol Seid, Elyas Ahmed, Hakim Hashim, Eric Ndemo Okoyo

“…This research was conducted to uncover the perception of smallholder farmers in eastern Ethiopia about the pandemic, prevention and control measures, and its impact on their livelihood. Through a semi-structured interview schedule conducted on 176 randomly selected rural households, we found a varying level of practicing the recommended COVID-19 prevention and control measures. …”
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A Fragment Insertion of <i>AgDFR</i> Results in a White Flower Phenotype in <i>Arundina graminifolia</i> (Orchidaceae) by Jie Li, Yonglu Wei, Jianpeng Jin, Jie Gao, Qi Xie, Fengxi Yang, Genfa Zhu

“…Transcriptome profiling coupled with RT-qPCR validation identified eleven differentially expressed structural genes in anthocyanin biosynthesis. Notably, <i>AgDFR</i> expression remained undetectable across all white-flower developmental stages. …”
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Epidemiology of Chronic Hepatitis C in First Nations Populations in Canadian Prairie Provinces by Kate P. R. Dunn, Dennis Wardman, Maxim Trubnikov, Chris Sarin, Tom Wong, Hongqun Liu, Samuel S. Lee

“…Current structural barriers experienced by First Nations in Canada shape access and engagement for testing and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. …”
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Higher Caloric Refeeding Is Safe in Hospitalised Adolescent Patients with Restrictive Eating Disorders by Elizabeth K. Parker, Sahrish S. Faruquie, Gail Anderson, Linette Gomes, Andrew Kennedy, Christine M. Wearne, Michael R. Kohn, Simon D. Clarke

“…Patients admitted to an adolescent ED structured “rapid refeeding” program for >48 hours and receiving ≥2400 kcal/day were included in a 3-year retrospective chart review. …”
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The impact of maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) on athletic performance and health - a review by Julia Charkot, Wojciech Bieńkowski, bartlomiej kusy, Michał Bieńkowski, Mikołaj Charkot, Piotr Kucharczyk, Irmina Jaszczuk, Patrycja Retman

“…Results: VO₂max is influenced by genetic, physiological, and environmental factors, and can be improved through structured endurance and high-intensity interval training. …”
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Service innovation in telecommunication: The path to customer loyalty through enhanced customer satisfaction by Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, Dinesh Mani Ghimire, Madan Dhungana, Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary, Madhav Adhikari, Shubhechchha Thapa

“…Based on a sample of 245 telecom customers, this study investigates how innovative service offerings lead to higher satisfaction levels and, in turn, greater customer loyalty. This study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) and a quantitative research approach to examine the association between customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and service innovation in Nepal’s telecom industry. …”
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Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Deficiency: Outlines from Newborn Screening, In Silico Predictions, and Molecular Studies by Serena Catarzi, Anna Caciotti, Janita Thusberg, Rodolfo Tonin, Sabrina Malvagia, Giancarlo la Marca, Elisabetta Pasquini, Catia Cavicchi, Lorenzo Ferri, Maria A. Donati, Federico Baronio, Renzo Guerrini, Sean D. Mooney, Amelia Morrone

“…Bioinformatics predictions based on both phylogenetic conservation and functional/structural software were used to characterize the new identified variants. …”
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Colorectal cancer mortality in persons with severe mental illness: a scoping review with meta-analyses of observational studies by Paula R. Pop, Gitte S. Larsen, Mette K. Thomsen, Christoffer Johansen, Robert Zachariae, Bolette Skjødt Rafn

“…Furthermore, this evidence supports the idea that persons with SMI are a heterogenous population, and as such, any future initiatives to improve CRC outcomes for persons with SMI would warrant a tailored approach to potentiate individual resources, to mitigate stigma and structural discrimination. …”
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AI in academia: How do social influence, self-efficacy, and integrity influence researchers' use of AI models? by Benicio Gonzalo Acosta-Enriquez, Marco Arbulu Ballesteros, César Robin Vilcapoma Pérez, Olger Huamaní Jordan, Joseph Anibal Martin Vergara, Rafael Martel Acosta, Carmen Graciela Arbulu Perez Vargas, Julie Catherine Arbulú Castillo

“…The analytical methodology employed structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis, grounded in an expanded version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 model. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Willingness Towards Organ Donation among People Attending Out Patient Departments of a Tertiary Care Hospital, West Bengal: A Cross-sectional Study by Bobby Syiemlieh, Obangkokla O, Mousumi Khatun, Poonam Joshi, Latha T, Jamuna R Rani, Ajay Mallick

“…The participants were interviewed using structured questionnaires on knowledge, attitude and willingness towards organ donation. …”
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Assessment of the impact of training tools on healthcare workers for PCV introduction in Maharashtra, India during the COVID-19 pandemic by Syed Quadri, Pravin Vedpathak, Puskarr Deshmukkh, Arup Deb Roy, Abida Sultana, Amanjot Kaur, Rashmi Mehra, Rhythm Hora, Shyam Kumar Singh, Seema Singh Koshal

“…Quantitative data was collected through structured questionnaires, and qualitative data was gathered through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. …”
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Definition, management, and training in impacted fetal head at cesarean birth: a national survey of maternity professionals by Katie Cornthwaite, Pauline Hewitt, Jan W. van derScheer, Imogen A. F. Brown, Jenni Burt, Eliane Dufresne, Mary Dixon‐Woods, Tim Draycott, ABC Contributor Group, Thiscovery Authorship Group, Rachna Bahl

“…These findings can inform a program of work to improve care, including use of structured management algorithms and simulation‐based multi‐professional training.…”
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Digital Technology Use among Preschool Children in Ondo State: Types and Extent by Cynthia Onuegbu, Ezeda P. Kalu, Esther Olayinka Akibu, Ujunwa Evelyn, Oluchi Seraphine

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using means, standard deviations, and t-tests at 0.05 significance level. …”
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Navigating MSMEs' performance through innovation and digital IT capabilities in business strategy by Agung Nur Probohudono, Djoko Suhardjanto, Frank Aligarh, Nur Chayati, Adhitya Agri Putra

“…Participants were selected using purposive sampling based on their involvement with digital platforms and their strategic decision-making roles. Using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS), the results indicate that both innovation capabilities and digital IT capabilities serve as partial mediators in the relationship between business strategy and MSME performance. …”
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Awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus, vaccine acceptability and cervical cancer among college students in Saudi Arabia by Baraa Alghalyini, Abdul Rehman Zia Zaidi, Sultan Ayoub Meo, Zainudheen Faroog, Marukh Rashid, Samar Saad Alyousef, Yara Yahya Al-Bargi, Shams Abdulrazaq Albader, Shorouq Abdulrahman Ayed Alharthi, Haifa Abdulkareem Almuhanna

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and September 2023 among 442 students in Saudi Arabia using a structured questionnaire to assess their knowledge and awareness of HPV, HPV vaccination, and cervical cancer. …”
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Biochemical and psychological markers of fatigue and recovery in mixed martial arts athletes during strength and conditioning training by Joanna Ostapiuk-Karolczuk, Hanna Dziewiecka, Patryk Bojsa, Mirosława Cieślicka, Monika Zawadka-Kunikowska, Kaźmierczak Wojciech, Anna Kasperska

“…This study aimed to assess temporal changes in biochemical and psychological fatigue and recovery markers during a structured 3-week strength and conditioning training program in professional MMA athletes. …”
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Psychosocial consequences of xylazine and implications for harm reduction services by Marina Plesons, William H. Eger, Erika L. Crable, Maia H. Hauschild, Corbin C. McElrath, Cyrus Owens, David W. Forrest, Angela R. Bazzi, Naida De Los Santos, Hansel E. Tookes, Tyler S. Bartholomew

“…Methods: We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 17 PWUD and 8 staff at a syringe services program in Miami, FL from June–July 2023. …”
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Awareness of breast cancer and perceived barriers to breast screening methods: a community based cross-sectional study among women in Yemen by Gamil Othman, Faisal Ali, Maria Mudathir, Heba Almoliky, Maria Al-qahtani, Nora Alezzi, Nosibah Ameen, Doa’a Anwar Ibrahim, Mohammed Mohammed Battah, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim

“…However, challenges arise in combating breast cancer in Yemen due to the lack of patient registries, national strategies, and structured cancer treatment plans. Objective This research sought to evaluate the awareness levels of breast cancer and the perceived obstacles to breast cancer screening among adult Yemeni women. …”
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Hallmarks of nursing students exhibiting unsafe clinical practices: a qualitative study by Akram Ghahramanian, Mostafa Ghasempour, Vahid Zamanzadeh, Leila Valizadeh, Laura A. Killam, Majid Purabdollah, Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi

“…Data collection was performed through purposive sampling and semi structured interviews. Data analysis was performed via conventional qualitative content analysis via MAXQDA10 software. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice levels of Fulani milk processors toward milk contamination and hygiene in Northern Oyo State, Nigeria by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Aminullah Ajiyobiojo Azeez, Mutiat Adenike Adetona, Akeem Adebola Bakare, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Damilola Christiana Olawoye, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…Demographic characteristics, personal hygiene practices, and milk handling procedures were evaluated using structured questionnaires. While 51.0% of respondents demonstrated adequate knowledge of milk contamination and 63.5% showed positive attitudes toward prevention, only 35.8% implemented acceptable hygiene practices. …”
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