Long COVID in patients with rheumatologic disease: A single center observational study by Horacio Quinones-Moya, Armando Ocampo-Del Valle, Adolfo Camargo-Coronel, Francisco Javier Jimenez-Balderas, Miriam Berenice Bernal-Enriquez, Pedro Madinabeitia-Rodríguez, Kenia Nahomi Morales-Medino, Cynthia Roque-Ibanez, Mario Raúl Hernandez-Zavala

“…As these patients have immunosuppressive therapy and this syndrome has inflammatory characteristics, we postulate that these patients will have a lower prevalence of sequelae. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional, single-center study in which we interrogated all the patients who had the diagnosis of rheumatological diseases who attended our hospital between August 1, 2021 and November 30 and who had a history of 3 or more months of SARS CoV2 infection. …”
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Transformer-Based Optimization for Text-to-Gloss in Low-Resource Neural Machine Translation by Younes Ouargani, Noussaim El Khattabi

“…This study addresses this critical research gap by presenting a novel transformer-based Neural Machine Translation model specifically tailored for real-time text-to-GLOSS translation. First, we conduct trials to determine the best optimizer for our task. …”
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Second-generation laryngeal mask airway as an alternative to endotracheal tube in prolonged laparoscopic abdominal surgery: a comparative analysis of intraoperative gas exchanges by Sukhee Park, Ja Eun Lee, Gyu Sung Choi, Jong Man Kim, Justin Sangwook Ko, Duck Hwan Choi, Gaab Soo Kim

“…Introduction: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA), which is used in difficult airway maintenance conditions during emergencies, is rarely used in prolonged surgery despite its advantages over endotracheal tube (ETT). In this study, we conducted a comparative analysis of intraoperative gas exchanges between second-generation LMA and ETT during prolonged laparoscopic abdominal surgery. …”
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Adaptive adjustment to the needs of families caring for children and adolescents with physical disabilities in north-eastern Tanzania: a grounded-theory study by Elia Asanterabi Swai, Haleluya Imanueli Moshi, Sia Emmanueli Msuya, Marie Lindkvist, Ann Sörlin, Klas Göran Sahlen

“…In-depth interviews, using a semi-structured interview guide based on the social-capital framework, were conducted with 12 female participants aged between 24 and 80. …”
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Evaluation of an artificial intelligence-based system for real-time high-quality photodocumentation during esophagogastroduodenoscopy by Byeong Yun Ahn, Junwoo Lee, Jeonga Seol, Ji Yoon Kim, Hyunsoo Chung

“…Virtual endoscopy was conducted by seven endoscopists and APT, capturing 11 anatomical landmarks from the videos. …”
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Analysis of Warm and Cold Season Thunderstorms for Istanbul by Muhammed Başpınar, Veli Yavuz

“…The daily, monthly, and yearly analyses of TS events during the period were conducted, and the changes in meteorological parameters for both the warm and cold seasons were statistically presented. …”
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The application of resilience assessment grid in healthcare: A scoping review. by Mariam Safi, Bettina Ravnborg Thude, Frans Brandt, Robyn Clay-Williams

“…<h4>Method</h4>We followed the Arksey and O'Malley, and the Levac and colleagues' framework for scoping reviews and the PRISMA-ScR Checklist. We conducted searches of three electronic databases [Medline, Embase and Web of Science] in May 2021. …”
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Gendered associations of situational and dispositional factors with exclusion from social relations and loneliness in older age by Georgios Pavlidis, Georgios Pavlidis

“…., personality traits) with ESR states and loneliness in older age.MethodsA cross-sectional and gender-stratified secondary analysis of a sample (N = 36,814) from the Survey on Health, Aging, and Retirement in Europe was conducted using logistic regression models.ResultsThe probability of ESR was higher among older men. …”
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Improving the predictive capability of Framingham Risk Score for the risk of myocardial infarction based on coronary artery calcium score in healthy Singaporeans by Ching Yee Ivory Yeo, John Carson Jr Allen, Weiting Huang, Wei Ying Tan, Siew Ching Kong, Khung Keong Yeo

“…Logistic regression, receiver operating characteristic and net reclassification index (NRI) analyses were conducted. Results: We demonstrated a significant improvement in the area under curve (AUC) of SG FRS (AUC = 0.641) after recalibration and incorporation of additional variables (fasting blood glucose and wearable-derived activity levels) (AUC = 0.774) (P < 0.001). …”
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Exploring gender differences in knowledge and practices related to antibiotic use in Southeast Asia: A scoping review. by Phuc Pham-Duc, Kavitha Sriparamananthan

“…Thematic content analysis was then conducted on the selected final sources to identify recurring themes related to gender differences in antibiotic use and a narrative account was developed based on the themes. …”
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Comparison of breastfeeding self-efficacy between exclusive and non-exclusive breastfeeding in postpartum women by Parvaneh Sarparastrazmju

“…Methods: This descriptive comparative study was conducted on 228 women hospitalized in the Social Security Hospital of Zahedan who had given birth 24 hours earlier. …”
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Investigating the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Travel Mode Choice Behaviour – A Stated Preference Case in Wuhan, China by Xin DOU, Xiaofeng PAN, Tao FENG

“…A SP-experiment based survey was conducted in Wuhan, based on which an MNL model and a latent class MNL model were established, respectively. …”
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Perception of Gender Issues among Surgical Residents and their Supervisors by Syed Inamullah Shah, Muzna Iftikhar, Sajida Shah, Muhammad Salman Shafique, Mahvish Noor, Jamil Ahmad Shah

“…Methods: This study was conducted in Rawalpindi and Islamabad during July and August 2020. …”
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Determinants of delayed speech development in African immigrant children in Germany: A scoping review by Jude Tsafack Zefack, Favour Alo Adoche, Fuanyi Awatboh, Brenda Mbouamba Yankam, Cynthia-Edith Ara-Nabangi Ndive, Esua Alphonsius Fotindong

“…Methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed studies from 2000-2024. …”
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A Retrospective Patient Chart Review and Survey in Patients with Cryopyrin-associated Periodic Syndromes Treated with Anakinra by Helen J. Lachmann, Renée J.G. Arnold, Marco Gattorno, Isabelle Koné-Paut, Alberto Ferreira, Jasmin Kümmerle-Deschner

“…**Methods:** A retrospective medical chart review and concurrent online patient survey was conducted in four European countries. Data 12 months prior to initiation of/during anakinra treatment were entered into web-based case report forms by study groups. …”
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Detection of Prunus Necrotic Ringspot Virus (PNRSV) and Apple Mosaic Virus (ApMV) in Rose (Rosa spp.) Plants in Konya Province by Adile Tuğçe Orhan, Serkan Yeşil

“…This research was conducted to determine the presence of Prunus necrotic ringspot virus (PNRSV) and Apple mosaic virus (ApMV) that can cause infection in rose (Rosa spp.) plants grown in Konya province. …”
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Burden and pattern of diseases among tribes of South-West Rajasthan by Rakhi Dwivedi, Prachi Goel, Riddhi Jain, Aditya Sharma, Pradeep Dwivedi, Pratibha Singh, Kuldeep Singh

“…Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of health data from the records of the government health system in the district Sirohi, Rajasthan, for the last three years, from 2020 to 2022. …”
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Effects of automated red-light running control on motorcycle riders in Thailand by Thaned Satiennam, Piyanat Jantosut, Phongphan Tankasem, Rattanaporn Kaewkluengklom, Wichuda Satiennam

“…This study evaluates the effects of automated RLR control on motorcycle riders over a 1-year and 5-year period following implementation. The study, conducted at three intersections in Khon Kaen City, Thailand, examined the red-light-running (RLR) behavior of 13,997 motorcycle riders using logit models. …”
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Neuropedagogy and Neuroimaging of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning by Claudia De Barros Camargo , Antonio Hernández Fernández

“…Additionally, a comparative case study using portable electroencephalography (EEG) was conducted to observe direct neurological effects of different learning approaches. …”
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Potential for Rehabilitation Management Utilizing A Theory of Planned Behavior Approach Via Telehealth in Home Treatment-Based Diabetes Management: A Literature Review by Fahmi Wildana, Lutfian, Aufa Azizah, Essarani Oktaviana

“…A comprehensive literature search was conducted across various databases, including Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, and ProQuest. …”
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