Kyphoplasty is not Superior to Vertebroplasty in Restoring Vertebral Height in the Long Term by Alim Can Baymurat, Ferid Abdulaliyev, Asim Ahmadov, Muhammed Furkan Tosun, Mustafa Melik Can, Cem İsmail Güngör, Alpaslan Şenköylü

“…Evaluations were conducted across preoperative, postoperative, and last control radiographs. …”
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Prognostic correlation analysis of multiple myeloma based on HALP score of peripheral blood before chemotherapy by CHEN Min, AN Liying, LIN Xiaojing, ZHAO Pan, ZOU Xingli, WEI Jin, NI Xun

“…Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using the Cox regression model, and a forest plot was generated using Graphpad Prism to illustrate factors that may impact patient prognosis. …”
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Risk factors associated with human Mpox infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Jianhong Wu, Jude Dzevela Kong, James Orbinski, Chigozie Louisa Jane Ugwu, Ali Asgary, Woldegebriel Assefa Woldegerima

“…Fixed- or random-effects meta-analysis was conducted when at least two studies reported ORs or relative risks, with 95% CIs. …”
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Evaluasi Usability Aplikasi Elektronik-Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak (e-KIA) by Fitra Abdurrachman Bachtiar, Retno Indah Rokhmawati, Fajar Pradana, Intan Yusuf Habibie

“…The next step is designing an evaluation instrument and evaluation scenario. The conducted usability testing is focus on Severity Ranking (SR), Ease of Fixing Ranking (EFR), and Problem Category. …”
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Management of extremity and pelvic fractures in earthquake: our observations and recommendations by Bugra Kundakci, Akif Mirioglu, Bugra Eraslan, Hakki Can Olke, Mustafa Tekin, Melih Bagir, Yusuf Kemal Arslan

“…Abstract Background Earthquakes frequently cause injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Studies conducted after earthquakes often report on injured limbs, fractures, and surgeries. …”
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Water security in North Carolina’s most economically insecure county: a case study by Hana C Long, Beverly Collins-Hall, Kaelan Moore, Bethany Cutts, Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson

“…This project aims to describe groundwork and preliminary findings from community-engaged environmental research conducted within an ongoing community-based participatory research partnership in Robeson County, NC, a majority–minority county with the lowest median household income of NC’s 100 counties. …”
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Assessing the use of the Index of Consciousness (IoC) as a monitoring tool for the sedative effects of ciprofol during general anesthesia induction: a prospective observational stu... by Yanhong Yu, Hao Wang, Liguo Wei, Yifan Gao, Nuo Yan, Jing Chu, Hong Li

“…Bland‒Altman analysis was conducted to assess the consistency between the IoC1 and BIS, including the calculation of mean differences and 95% limits of agreement (LOAs). …”
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Modelling Hysteresis in Shape Memory Alloys Using LSTM Recurrent Neural Network by Mohammad Reza Zakerzadeh, Seyedkeivan Naseri, Payam Naseri

“…Evaluation of the LSTM model is conducted in two configurations: online prediction (one-step ahead) and offline prediction (multistep ahead). …”
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Distribusi Frekuensi Soil Transmitted Helminth pada Sayuran Selada (Lactuca sativa) yang Dijual di Pasar Tradisional dan Pasar Modern di Kota Padang by Verdira Asihka, Nurhayati ., Gayatri .

“…This research was conducted in the Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Andalas since Month from September to December 2013. …”
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Exploring the quality of learning modules developed by preservice mathematics teacher based on the national (merdeka) curriculum by Eka Sulistyawati, Ramadian Radite

“…Qualitative phenomenology research was conducted on 49 preservice mathematics teacher students from the State Islamic University in Kediri who attended lectures on designing learning modules. …”
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Unveiling the psychosocial and academic implications of living with sickle cell disease among undergraduates in a private university in Nigeria by Olumide T. Adeleke, Olufemi Folaranmi, Yetunde Olasinde, Larry Ayuba, Oludamola V. Adeleke, Modupe M. Ojo-Rufai, Efeturi Agelebe, Oyelola E. Adeoye, Aderemi T. Olabode, Dolapo E. Ajala, Titilola S. Akingbola

“…Ethical approval was obtained from Bowen University Ethical Review Board prior to the conduct of the study. The data was analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsSix (6) distinct themes emerged from the research data and each of the themes was linked to the study objectives. …”
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Implementing Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in Adults: Systematic Review by Daniel Duffy, Derek Richards, Garrett Hisler, Ladislav Timulak

“…A mixed methods systematic review using a convergent synthesis design was conducted to bring together evidence across this sparse literature consisting of divergent scientific article types to investigate the implementation of iCBT for depression and anxiety in adults. …”
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Exploring the Anti-depression Mechanism of Polygonatum ordoratum Based on GEO Database Combined with Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Technology by Zhenxu JIANG, Chaoxing WANG, Yuliang WANG, Hong ZHAO, Yu SHEN, Shiqing SUN, Yongzhe MA, Mingming SONG, Yu ZHANG

“…Component screening was conducted through the TCMSP database. The "drug-component-target" and PPI networks were constructed using Cytoscape 3.7.1 software. …”
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Control over biopower in cognitive and surveillance capitalism by Stanković-Pejnović Vesna

“…It is ubiquitous, sensate, computational, and global and it is designed so that all human activity, from the most banal to the boldest, can be monitored, measured, and modified for the purposes of surveillance capitalism This capacity to "shape human behavior", gives rise to what Zuboff calls "instrumentarian power" This is not dissimilar to forms of governmentality described by Foucault, because its goal is not just the "conduct of conduct" rather it is to turn people themselves into highly predictable instruments of political or material consumption. …”
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Effects of community-wide vaccination with PCV-7 on pneumococcal nasopharyngeal carriage in the Gambia: a cluster-randomized trial. by Anna Roca, Philip C Hill, John Townend, Uzo Egere, Martin Antonio, Abdoulie Bojang, Abiodun Akisanya, Teresa Litchfield, David E Nsekpong, Claire Oluwalana, Stephen R C Howie, Brian Greenwood, Richard A Adegbola

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A cluster-randomized (by village) trial of the impact of PCV-7 on pneumococcal nasopharyngeal carriage was conducted in 21 Gambian villages between December 2003 to June 2008 (5,441 inhabitants in 2006). …”
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Optimizing boron application methods and dosages to enhance jute (Corchorus olitorius) seed yield and quality under sub-tropical climate by Tapan Kumar, Pritthee Mallick Tama, Syed Aflatun Kabir Hemel, Ranjit Kumar Ghosh, Md Imran Ali, Abdullah Al-Bakky, Abdul Alim

“…The experiment, using the jute variety BJRI Tossa Pat 8, was conducted in a randomized complete block design to account for environmental variability and enhance treatment comparison. …”
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Perspectives on which health settings geriatricians should staff: a qualitative study of patients, care providers and health administrators by Eric Kai-Chung Wong, Andrea C. Tricco, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, David M. J. Naimark, Sharon E. Straus, Joanna E. M. Sale

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted in Toronto, Canada. The theoretical domains framework and consolidated framework for implementation research informed the interview guide development. …”
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A conceptual model for advanced/metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer: a review of qualitative studies and results from patient interviews by France Ginchereau Sowell, Thom de Milliano, Keri J. S. Brady, Ginamarie Foglia, Medha Sasane, Samira Bensfia, Matthew Reaney

“…Next, one-to-one concept elicitation interviews were conducted where patients with aGC/GEJC were asked about symptoms, impacts on daily life, experience of care, treatment expectations, and clinical trials. …”
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Consistent Condom Use and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Clients on Antiretroviral Therapy in North West Ethiopian Health Center, 2016 GC by Mohammed Seid Ali, Eleni Tesfaye Tegegne, Mekibib Kassa Tesemma, Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne

“…An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted, from April 15 to June 10, 2016. A total of 358 patients on ART in Koladiba Health Center had participated in this research. …”
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Utilities Associated with the Treatment of Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD): A Time Trade-off (TTO) Study in the UK and Canada by Kirsch S, Butler G, Jensen LDF, Okkels A, Yssing C, Håkan-Bloch J

“…Based on a pilot, data collection was conducted in two surveys only (Survey A and Survey B). …”
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