Memory Devices with HfO Charge-Trapping and TiO Channel Layers: Fabrication via Remote and Direct Plasma Atomic Layer Deposition and Comparative Performance Evaluation.

With the improvement of integration levels to several nanometers or less, semiconductor leakage current has become an important issue, and oxide-based semiconductors, which have replaced Si-based channel layer semiconductors, have attracted attention. Herein, we fabricated capacitors with a metal-insulator-semiconductor-metal structure using HfO thin films deposited at 240 °C and TiO thin films deposited at 300 °C via remote plasma (RP) and direct plasma (DP) atomic layer deposition and analyzed the effects of the charge-trapping and semiconducting properties of these films. Charge-trapping memory (CTM) devices with HfO (charge-trapping layer) and TiO (semiconductor) films were fabricated and characterized in terms of their memory properties.

The Influence of Rare Earth Metals on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 220 and 356.1 Alloys for Automotive Industry.

Application of rare earths (RE) as grain refiners is well-known in the technology of aluminum alloys for the automotive industry. In the current study, Al-2.4%Cu-0.

Navigating Equitable Access to Cancer and Mental Health Services During Pandemics: Stakeholder Perspectives on COVID-19 Challenges and Community-Based Solutions for Immigrants and Refugees-Proceedings from Think Tank Sessions.

Increasing evidence shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted certain populations, particularly those facing structural marginalization, such as immigrants and refugees. Additionally, research highlights that structurally marginalized populations living with chronic conditions, such as cancer and/or mental health and addiction (MH&A) disorders, are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of COVID-19. These individuals face higher susceptibility to infection and worse health outcomes, including increased rates of hospitalization, severe illness, and death.

Evaluating the Influence of Weight Status and Gender on Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Physical Education Lessons: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background/objectives: Low physical activity (PA) and excessive sedentary time negatively impact health, contributing to obesity. Physical education (PE) can help reduce the risk of obesity in schoolchildren. This cross-sectional study objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time during PE in Türkiye, examining the influence of weight status and gender.

Do Audible Sounds During a Metacarpophalangeal and Metatarsophalangeal Thrust Manipulation Have an Impact on Intra-Articular Joint Space and Brainwave Activity?

Background: Joint manipulation is commonly used to manage musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Joint manipulation can result in audible sounds. The clinical significance and cause of manipulation sound remain unclear.

SPECT Perfusion Defects and Impaired Strain in Mild COVID-19: A Multimodal Imaging Study with a Female-Predominant Cohort.

This study investigates the association between mild first-wave COVID-19 infection and subclinical abnormalities in echocardiographic strain parameters and myocardial perfusion using single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients from June 2020 to March 2021 with a history of mild first-wave COVID-19 infection, presenting with nonspecific cardiac symptoms and referred for SPECT myocardial perfusion stress testing. Patients had no obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) on follow-up invasive angiography or cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and had transthoracic echocardiographic images of sufficient quality for strain analysis using AutoSTRAIN (TOMTEC).

Advancing Mental Health and Equity Through Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation.

Early intervention services are a critical support for young children experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. Due to myriad negative social and economic conditions, some infants and young children, namely Black, Indigenous, and other children of color, as well as those experiencing poverty, are at greater risk of experiencing a developmental delay or disability and experiencing issues of access to needed services and supports within and beyond early intervention programs. Due to these systemic issues, these infants and young children are more likely to have caregivers experiencing mental health concerns and issues of access to services and supports.

Evidence-Based Lessons from Policy Implementation Research in Two Countries Achieving Progress on Global Breastfeeding Targets: Recommendations from the Philippines and Viet Nam.

: There is extensive evidence that breastfeeding saves lives, improves health, and provides value to the economy and societies worldwide. The Philippines and Viet Nam have progressive policies to enable breastfeeding, and breastfeeding rates in these countries have substantively improved. In the Philippines, exclusive breastfeeding under six months (EBF) increased from 35.

A Novel Strategy for Understanding What Patients Value Most in Informed Consent Before Surgery.

: To map and analyze patient expectations regarding communication in IC and identify communication that both heightens anxiety in the IC process and reduces anxiety in the IC process before surgery. : Ethics approval was granted. A power analysis indicated a required sample of 90 patients.

An Evaluation of Orthotics on In-Toeing or Out-Toeing Gait.

: In-toeing and out-toeing gait are rotational deformities commonly observed in children with neuromuscular conditions. These gait abnormalities often result from internal tibial torsion, increased femoral anteversion, and metatarsus adductus. This study was conducted to create a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of lower extremity orthotics as a non-operative treatment option, given their regular use in clinical settings.

Trends in Physical Activity Research on Tobacco and/or Alcohol: A Bibliometric Analysis.

: Physical activity allows the enjoyment of personal health benefits in those who practice it, including the possibility of modifying behavioral risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol consumption. These risk factors are responsible for the development of non-communicable diseases, which are preventable and controllable. The scientific field on this object of study has grown in recent years.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist as the Manager of the Family Medicine Clinic: A Hybrid Solution Between Four Major Commonwealth Realms.

There exist several interconnected issues that hinder the development of family medicine in Commonwealth realms such as the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. These issues affect both the medical and nursing professions. Family physicians, in most countries including the United Kingdom, are not considered "specialists" and are called "general practitioners" instead.

Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions and Their Predictors Among U.S. Adults During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among U.S. adults during its first year, using monthly surveys from March to November 2020.

Examining the Impact of Pyramid Model Implementation to Deepen Social and Emotional Supports for Enrolled Children Within Early Intervention.

Early social and emotional well-being is crucial for child development with life-long outcomes. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Early Intervention system, which federally mandates special education services for children ages birth to three, is one place where identifying and addressing early social emotional needs could be strengthened. Focusing on an implementation science approach, the Pyramid Model (PM) is examined to see how the model's targeted implementation efforts over many years enhance a system's capacity to identify and address social and emotional well-being in one state over five years.

Indirect Interventions: Lifestyle Options to Treat Mental Disorders.

Mental disorders are highly prevalent worldwide. Unfortunately, most people with these disorders do not receive any treatment. This is due in part to a large set of barriers (e.

Urban Spillover, Health Disparities, and Community Strengths in Small Towns in Central Texas.

: Small-town residents face healthcare inequities that result in poorer outcomes compared to those living in urban areas. These disparities are deeply rooted in socioeconomic and demographic factors as well as in access to healthcare services. This study aimed to explore health disparities and community strengths within small towns in Williamson County, Central Texas, intensified by urban spillover.

A SEIPS-Based Analysis to Understand Safety Culture During Postpartum Hemorrhage.

Maternal mortality occurs at alarming rates in the United States. In 2018, there were 17 maternal deaths for every 100,000 births-double that of other high-income countries, including France and Canada. Postpartum hemorrhage (i.

Quality of Information on Medication Abortion in Private Pharmacies: Results from a Mystery Client Study in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

: Pharmacies are important points of access and information for women seeking medication abortion. In the context of the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC], where the legal conditions for abortion have expanded in recent years and now allow pharmacies to dispense medication abortion with a prescription, little is known about medication abortion counseling and care offered by pharmacy staff. The aim of this study was to explore the quality of information provided by pharmacy staff to customers seeking medication abortion in Kinshasa.

Fostering Workforce Wellness: Insights from Nurse Managers and Early Childhood Educators.

: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges faced by essential professionals, such as nurse managers and early childhood educators (ECEs), who grapple with heightened stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. In response, the , , , (CPR) program was designed as a virtual, structured wellness intervention to address these pressing concerns among caregiving professionals. : A mixed-methods study was employed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of CPR, implemented across two cohorts: nurse managers in a pediatric hospital and early childhood educators (ECEs) serving equity-deserving communities.

Racial Discrimination as a Traumatic Bedrock of Healthcare Avoidance: A Pathway Through Healthcare Institutional Betrayal and Mistrust.

Experiences of racial discrimination within the healthcare system are potentially traumatic events (PTEs) that have been associated with lowered perceived trust in healthcare providers, ongoing symptoms of PTSD and depression, and anticipated healthcare avoidance. Based on the BITTEN trauma impact model, we test a pathway such that greater past healthcare discrimination would be associated with anticipated future healthcare avoidance among BIPOC college students. We posited that this direct relationship would be sequentially mediated by healthcare institutional betrayal (HIB) during one's worst healthcare event and subsequently reduced trust in healthcare.

Patient Education on Exercise Prehabilitation Among Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Therapy for Cancer Surgery in China: A Mixed-Methods Study.

: Patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy have ample time to engage in exercise prehabilitation. This study aimed to describe the current status, facilitators, and barriers of exercise prehabilitation among this population. : This sequential explanatory mixed-methods evaluation was conducted at a general tertiary hospital in Beijing.

Digital Toxicology Teleconsultation for Adult Poisoning Cases in Saudi Hospitals: A Nationwide Study.

: Poisoning represents a significant global public health challenge, particularly with its complex manifestations in adult populations. Understanding regional epidemiology through digital health systems is crucial for developing evidence-based prevention and management strategies. This nationwide study analyzes hospital-based toxicology teleconsultation data from the Toxicology Consultation Service-Saudi Medical Appointments and Referrals Center (TCS-SMARC) platform to characterize the epidemiological patterns, clinical features, and outcomes of adult poisoning cases across Saudi regions.

Towards a National System-Level Intervention: Characterization of Burnout Among Trainees of Saudi Postgraduate Healthcare Professions Programs.

Background/objectives: High levels of burnout among healthcare professionals and trainees represent a global problem with identified profound impacts. The collection of national data for better characterization of this problem can guide more needs-sensitive targeted interventions. We aimed to identify the prevalence of burnout, the associated factors, and their impacts among trainees of Saudi postgraduate healthcare professions training programs.

Culturally Considerate Trauma-Focused Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment in Latine/x Populations: A Scoping Review.

: While theoretical articles describing cultural considerations for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in Latine/x populations exist, empirical trials are less common. The present study aimed to review the existing literature for empirically tested, trauma-focused PTSD treatments among Latine/x samples to describe treatment outcomes, cultural considerations, and gaps in the existing literature. For this scoping review, we identified studies that met inclusion criteria as culturally considerate, trauma-focused PTSD treatments reporting symptom outcomes in Latine/x adults.

New Drug Expenditure by Therapeutic Area in South Korea: International Comparison and Policy Implications.

Pharmaceutical expenditures serve as key indicators of healthcare system efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. South Korea has implemented policies such as the economic evaluation exemption (EEE) and risk-sharing agreements (RSAs) to balance cost control and access to innovative therapies. However, discrepancies persist in the distribution of expenditures across therapeutic areas, raising concerns about alignment with public health needs.