Clinical Diagnosis has a High Negative Predictive Value in Evaluation of Malignant Skin Lesions by Maral Seyed Ahadi, Alireza Firooz, Hoda Rahimi, Mehrdad Jafari, Zohreh Tehranchinia

“…In this retrospective study, we assessed all the pathology reports from specimens sent to a university hospital laboratory in 3 consecutive years from March 2008 to March 2010. …”
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Phronesis: Recognising a neglected dimension of knowledge within occupational therapy research by Aileen Bergström, Margarita Mondaca, Ingeborg Nilsson, Susanne Guidetti, Lena Rosenberg

“…A theoretical matrix of contemporary understanding of phronesis was applied to the material.Result Examples of phronesis from three research projects in occupational therapy are presented according to categories of contemporary phronesis; acknowledging embodiment, embracing humility, using perceptiveness, and practicing reflexivity.Significance This unique approach of analysing research projects contributes to the understanding of phronesis and its implications for research, providing valuable insights into the researchers’ praxis in their respective projectsConclusion There is a need for a greater recognition of phronesis as a dimension of knowledge within all types of research, and within the discipline. …”
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Social Support Network among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Iran by Ameneh Setareh Forouzan, Zahra Jorjoran Shushtari, Homeira Sajjadi, Yahya Salimi, Masoumeh Dejman

“…Participants were randomly selected among all people with HIV/AIDS from these centers. Relatives were more reported as sources of support than nonrelatives. …”
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Pain and Vertebral Dysfunction in Dry Immersion: A Model of Microgravity Simulation Different from Bed Rest Studies by L. Treffel, N. Massabuau, K. Zuj, M.-A. Custaud, G. Gauquelin-Koch, S. Blanc, C. Gharib, C. Millet

“…The experiment was performed in a space research clinic, respecting all the ethical rules, with subjects completing three days of dry immersion (n=11). …”
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Clinical Presentations and Characteristics of NSAIDs Hypersensitivity in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Indonesia: A Case Series by Nurmesa A, Zakiyah N, Insani WN

“…Adi Nurmesa,1,2 Neily Zakiyah,1,3 Widya Norma Insani1,3 1Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia; 2Department of Pharmacy, Dr Rivai Abdullah Regional General Hospital, Banyuasin, 30961, Indonesia; 3Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, 40132, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Neily Zakiyah, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia, Email neily.zakiyah@unpad.ac.idAbstract: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely administered in all age groups due to their effectiveness in reducing fever, relieving pain, and reducing inflammation. …”
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Operational Efficiency of Intersections in Arterial Considering Pedestrians Yield Rule by Lei Chen, Junjie Li, Yuhang Li, Jiao Yao

“…Therefore, in the implementation process of “yielding to pedestrians,” the flow fluctuation characteristics and channelization of each intersection should be taken into account, and the corresponding phase changes should be based on pedestrian and vehicle volumes to improve the efficiency of all parts, such as pedestrians and drivers.…”
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Parish revival in Southern Russia in the context of revolutionary upheavals and the Civil War by Yu. A. Biryukova

“…The author analyses the church-public perception of the position, functions and role of the parish in the church, public and political life through the prism of the discussion which took place on the eve and during the All-Russian Local Council of 1917– 1918 and appeared in church periodicals. …”
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Analysis and Optimization of Ecological Network Change in Guangxi Beibu Gulf Economic Zone by LI Yiyun, LING Ziyan, JIANG Weiguo, WU Juncheng

“…The results showed that: ① Although the core area of ecological sources accounts for 95.16% of the total ecological source area, a comparison of the two-year analysis results shows an increasing degree of landscape fragmentation and a decline in landscape connectivity. ② The optimized ecological network of the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone of Guangxi comprises 11 ecological sources, 91 ecological corridors, and 71 ecological nodes. ③ The indices of the optimized network structure have all improved, enhancing the degree of ecological network connectivity within the study area.…”
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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: Fractal Analysis of Osseous Changes in Temporomandibular Joint for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Retrospective Study by S Jayachandran, Nivethitha Nagarajan, M Archana

“…Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic disorder which is autoimmune, inflammatory, and erosive joint disease affecting all the joints in the body. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is involved in advanced cases. …”
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Application of CZE Method in Routine Analysis for Determination of B-Complex Vitamins in Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Preparations by Marina Franco, Renata Jasionowska, Elisa Salvatore

“…Detection was performed by a diode array detector at 214 nm for all vitamins except B5 (190 nm) and B2a (260 nm). …”
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Microbial Fermentation in Food: Impact on Functional Properties and Nutritional Enhancement—A Review of Recent Developments by Shailesh S. Sawant, Hye-Young Park, Eun-Young Sim, Hong-Sik Kim, Hye-Sun Choi

“…Key developments include the synthesis of bioactive compounds, reduction of anti-nutritional factors, and improvement of sensory attributes, all of which collectively contribute to disease prevention, gut health, and overall well-being. …”
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Features of using social networks in self-learning foreign languages by O. Shumskyi

“…In conclusion, harnessing the vast potential of network technologies in foreign language self-learning facilitates language proficiency enhancement and effective development of skills across all types of language activities. Future research should focus on identifying pedagogical conditions conducive to cultivating students’ abilities in creating personalized linguistic self-educational environments…”
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A high-protein diet-responsive gut hormone regulates behavioral and metabolic optimization in Drosophila melanogaster by Yuto Yoshinari, Takashi Nishimura, Taishi Yoshii, Shu Kondo, Hiromu Tanimoto, Tomoe Kobayashi, Makoto Matsuyama, Ryusuke Niwa

“…Abstract Protein is essential for all living organisms; however, excessive protein intake can have adverse effects, such as hyperammonemia. …”
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Exploring Primary Care Streaming Pathway in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study by Marwah Hawsawi, Bayan Alilyyani

“…The results of this study explored that all CTAS-5 were streamed away either (off-site) or (on-site) from emergency department. …”
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Frequency Of Depression In Patients With Vitamin B12 Deficiency by Anam Fatima, Faridullah Shah, Hareema Saeed Khan, Kashif Rauf, Safdar Ali, Shahid Ali Khan

“…However, depression prevails in all age groups without any discrimination of gender. …”
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Protection System Design of Induction Motor for Industries by Shoaib Shaikh, Dileep Kumar, Abdul Hakeem, Arsalan Muhammad Soomar

“…Also, our project addresses the issue by using microcontroller. It senses all the three phases and decides whether to supply power to induction motor or to disconnect. …”
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Exploring shape diversity and sexual dimorphism in two populations of Nigma conducens through geometric morphometrics by Safa M. El-masry, Tarek G. Ismail, Asmaa N. Mustafa

“…Abstract Background Spiders are highly adaptable hunters found in nearly all terrestrial ecosystems and play an important role in biological control by preying on pest insects. …”
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Optimal Design of Bus Stop Locations Integrating Continuum Approximation and Discrete Models by Xiaoling Luo, Wenbo Fan, Yangsheng Jiang, Jun Zhang

“…The results demonstrate the consistent advantage of the proposed model in all scenarios as against its counterparts, i.e., two existing recipes that convert CA model-based solution into real design of stop locations. …”
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A Comparator-Less Buck Converter with Fast Transient Response Using a Reactive Ramp Generator by Young-Kyu Kim, Chung-Hee Jang, Dong-Hyun Shin, Kwang-Hyun Baek

“…The proposed comparator-less Reactive Ramp Generator (RRG) topology mitigates the issues associated with comparator delays, achieving a fast load transient response. By eliminating all comparators from the buck converter’s control circuit, we prevent potential delay-induced malfunctions, thereby enhancing overall operational reliability. …”
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Prescription Patterns of Analgesics for Oral Conditions in India - Analysis of Large Medical Audit Data of Outpatients in India’s Private Healthcare Sector by Saif Sayeed, Manu Raj Mathur, Vijay Kumar Mishra, Deepti Nagrath, Richard G. Watt

“…The ‘NSAID combinations’ group was also the most prescribed medication across all the oral conditions, with ‘diseases of hard tissues’ having the highest prescription rate (41.4 and 45.6 per 1000 persons per year, respectively, for 2013–14 and 2015–16). …”
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