Stem Cell–Based Therapies via Different Administration Route for Stroke: A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies by Gabriella Jeanne Mulia, Novelia Anna, John Chung-Che Wu, Hon-Ping Ma, Yung-Hsiao Chiang, Ju-Chi Ou, Kai-Yun Chen

“…Stem cell–based therapies, with their neuroprotective and regenerative properties, present a promising yet highly diverse alternative. By conducting literature search and data extraction from the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases, this meta-analysis assessed the clinical efficacy and safety of stem cell–based therapies administered via intravenous (IV) and non-IV routes in 17 studies with stroke patients. …”
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Advanced characterization of deforestation frontiers in Nigeria utilizing deep learning and Bayesian approaches with sentinel-1 SAR imagery by Isiaka Lukman Alage, Yumin Tan, Ahmed Wasiu Akande, Agus Suprijanto

“…Our method includes: (1) evaluating a spatiotemporal deep learning algorithm, particularly U-Net and DeepLab3, with various ResNet backbones across eight temporal datasets for delineating deforestation; (2) employing a Bayesian temporal advancing approach to combine deforestation detection from the Sentinel-1 and (3) conducting frontier analysis based on biannual results to assess patch size distribution and formation speed from 2020 to 2023. …”
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PREDICTING THE LEARNING PATH TO LEARNER’S OPTIMUM COMPREHENSION by Ifeanyi Isaiah Achi, Chukwuemeka Odi Agwu, Christopher Chizoba Nnamene, Sylvester C. Aniobi, Ifebude Barnabas C., Kelechi Christian Oketa, Godson Kenechukwu Ezeh, John Otozi Ugah

“…The quest to achieve this singular purpose has led to the introduction of several learning techniques  in the conventional learning environment, such as asking questions and conducting test after class, just to mention a few. …”
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USABILITY OF PROGRAM INTERFACES FOR TEACHING 3D GRAPHICS IN A SCHOOL COURSE OF INFORMATICS by Oleksandr O. Mosiiuk, Yaroslava B. Sikora, Olena Yu. Usata

“…As a result, the data is analyzed in detail, it is indicated that the obtained results of the exploration research are an important basis for conducting further scientific research related to this topic and will allow better investigation of problematic issues. …”
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Accepting your Body after Cancer (ABC), a group-based online intervention for women treated for breast cancer: study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial by Sarah Byford, Abigail Jones, Shelley Potter, Paul White, Diana Harcourt, Helena Lewis-Smith, Patricia Fairbrother

“…Therefore, we aim to establish the feasibility of conducting a fully powered randomised controlled trial to evaluate online delivery of ABC.Methods and analysis 120 women who have received treatment for breast cancer and are experiencing body image concerns will be randomised equally to either the ABC or standard care control group. …”
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ERBB3-related gene PBX1 is associated with prognosis in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer by Shufen Mo, Haiming Zhong, Weiping Dai, Yuanyuan Li, Bin Qi, Taidong Li, Yongguang Cai

“…Furthermore, we delve into the immunological traits, correlations, and expression patterns of signature genes by conducting a comprehensive analysis that encompasses immune infiltration analysis, correlation analysis, and differential expression analysis. …”
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Forecasting models for leprosy cases: a scoping review protocol by Bruna Oliveira Ascef, Gustavo Laine Araújo de Oliveira, Carmelita Ribeiro Filha Coriolano, Haliton Alves De Oliveira Junior

“…We hope that the review will contribute to scientific knowledge in this area and act as a basis for researchers designing and conducting leprosy models. This information can also be used to enhance national surveillance systems and to target specific policies. …”
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Impact of underweight status on mortality in sepsis patients: a meta-analysis by Jiaan Chen, Fan Zhang, Li Liang, Xuming Pan, Jiancheng Zhang, Guangjun Jin

“…ObjectiveThe evidence regarding the impact of underweight status on clinical outcomes in patients with sepsis are still scarce and controversial. We aimed at conducting a meta-analysis to evaluate the potential associations between underweight and the mortality rate among sepsis patients.MethodsA comprehensive electronic search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science databases. …”
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Perceptions of Cardiovascular Healthcare Professionals Regarding Clinical Trials: A Survey-Based Study from the Middle East by Zainab Atiyah Dakhil, Hasan Ali Farhan, Mohammed Dheyaa Marsool, Mohammed Saad Qasim, Michele Peters, Jose Leal

“…Of the total, 95.7% thought that clinical trials should be conducted in Iraq, with 58.8% reporting that they would participate if invited. …”
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Impact of vitamin C on the reduction of opioid consumption for acute musculoskeletal pain: A double-blind randomized control pilot study. by Raoul Daoust, Jean Paquet, David Williamson, Vérilibe Huard, Caroline Arbour, Jeffrey J Perry, Marcel Émond, Simon Berthelot, Patrick Archambault, Dominique Rouleau, Judy Morris, Alexis Cournoyer

“…The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a randomized placebo-controlled study to determine the opioid sparing and analgesic effect of vitamin C compared to placebo, in acute MSK injured ED patients.…”
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The Impact of DNA Methylation on IL6 mRNA Levels in Hematinic Deficiency and Atopy-Associated Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Patients by Nanan Nur’aeny, Dida Akhmad Gurnida, Oki Suwarsa, Irna Sufiawati

“…Thus, it would be necessary conducting some research at other CpG sites of IL6 promoter islands to determine the status of DNA methylation.…”
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The current status and influencing factors of diabetes knowledge among non-endocrinology nurses of tertiary general hospitals: a cross-sectional survey study by Jia Song, Su Li, Chongcai Gu, Shiyan Zhao, Xing Li, Siqin Liu, Jinmei Tuo, Shiming Huang

“…This survey aims to understand the level of diabetes knowledge and influencing factors of nurses, providing a reference for conducting clinical training. Methods An online cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire and involving 3117 nurses from 9 tertiary general hospitals from Guizhou Province, China were conducted. …”
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Causal Association Between Skin Microbiota and Malignant Melanoma: Genetic Insights From Mendelian Randomization by Li X, Wu S, Pan Y, Wu Z, Du Z, Xie W, Zhou Q

“…Nevertheless, the causal link between skin microbiota and MM is still unclear.Methods: Utilizing data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) conducted on a European cohort, we applied Mendelian randomization (MR) to evaluate the causal link between skin microbiota and MM. …”
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Attitude towards research and self-study in Cuban medical science students during COVID-19 by Juan Arturo Berenguer Gouarnaluses, Margarita Montes de Oca Carmenaty, Adrián Alejandro Vitón-Castillo, Elizabeth Melissa Tablada Podio, Maritza del Carmen Berenguer Gouarnaluses

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> It was found a predominance of female students (66.5%), aged between 18 and 20 years (56.5%), of the medical career (92.5%) and of the third year (25.5 %). 34.5% of those surveyed came from the medical universities of Holguín and Pinar del Río. 87.5% of the surveyed students reported having joined the active investigations, in 87.0% of the cases the relatives did not present any objection. 66.0% of the surveyed students found this task useful. 79.5% affirmed that their incorporation into conducting active investigations in times of the COVID-19 pandemic had a great influence on their professional and humanistic training. 68.5% of the students expressed feeling support from the different health institutions. …”
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Optimizing Velocity Field Measurement with 3D-Printed Particles and MATLAB: A Cost-Effective System for Flow Visualization by José Juan Aliaga-Maraver, Ángel Antonio Rodríguez-Sevillano, María Jesús Casati-Calzada, Rafael Bardera-Mora, Estela Barroso-Barderas, Juan Carlos García-Matías, Alfonso Láinez-Muñiz, Davide Visentin

“…This article aims to highlight the importance of including quantitative measurements when conducting flow visualization tests, such as those performed in towing tanks, within fluid mechanics analysis. …”
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Octodon degus laboratory colony management principles and methods for behavioral analysis for Alzheimer’s disease neuroscience research by B. Maximiliano Garduño, Todd C. Holmes, Todd C. Holmes, Robert M. J. Deacon, Xiangmin Xu, Xiangmin Xu, Xiangmin Xu, Patricia Cogram, Patricia Cogram

“…We provide clear instructions on laboratory practices necessary for maintaining a healthy and robust colony of degus for Alzheimer’s disease neuroscience research towards conducting reproducible studies. We also report detailed procedures and methodical information for degu Apoe genotyping and ethologically relevant burrowing behavioral tasks in laboratory settings.…”
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Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Varicella Vaccine Immunization in Zhejiang Province, China, from 2020 to 2022 by Hui Liang, Xiaohua Qi, Yaping Chen, Xuejiao Pan

“…Our findings call for more policy changes, such as integrating VarV into China’s National Immunization Program and conducting more trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of VarV.…”
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Real-Time Voltage Stability Assessment With a Novel Bus Index Considering Impact of Connection to Distribution Networks by Sasan Azad, Mohammad Taghi Ameli, Mohammad Mehdi Amiri, Hossein Ameli, Mohammad Reza Shadi, Goran Strbac

“…Many real-world power systems operate near voltage stability limits due to rising power demands, limited generation sources, and delays in development projects. Therefore, conducting online voltage stability assessments of power systems is crucial to ensure stable system operation. …”
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mHealth App to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Diverse Families Living in Rural Areas: Usability Study by Alejandra Perez Ramirez, Adrian Ortega, Natalie Stephenson, Angel Muñoz Osorio, Anne Kazak, Thao-Ly Phan

“…MethodsDuring a 3-phased approach, usability testing was conducted with a diverse group of parents. In total, 7 mothers of children with obesity from rural communities (average age 39, SD 4.9 years; 4 Spanish-speaking and 3 English-speaking) provided feedback on a prototype of the dashboard. …”
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Evaluation of Learning Management Systems for Success Factors. by Muhaise, Hussein, Adeyemi, A. L., Muteb,I.J.

“…To address the above objective, a field study was conducted, using a questionnaire to determine factors for information systems success in Uganda, a sample size of 370 respondents were used from a population size of 5500 using the Sloven formula. …”
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