Parkgoers go to the virtual park: a classification framework, systematic review, and future tourism research agenda by Aniesa Samira Bafadhal, Faiz Izwan Anuar, Mohd Hafiz Hanafiah

“…The framework comprehensively covered current issues and future developments in virtual park research, providing a foundation for future studies.Discussion This is the first study that represents a pioneering effort in developing a virtual theme park framework and reviewing virtual parks within the tourism context. …”
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Reliability and Validity of the Greek QLQ-C30 and QLQ-MY20 for Measuring Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Myeloma by Nick Kontodimopoulos, Alexandros Samartzis, Angelos A. Papadopoulos, Dimitris Niakas

“…The observed psychometric properties of the two instruments imply suitability for assessing myeloma HRQoL in Greece. Future studies should focus on generalizability of the results, as well as on specific issues such as longitudinal validity and responsiveness.…”
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Role of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases in Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury during Heart Transplantation by Giuseppe Vassalli, Giuseppina Milano, Tiziano Moccetti

“…Organ transplantation offers the opportunity of starting a preconditioning treatment before organ procurement or during cold storage, thus modulating early events in IR injury. Future studies will need to evaluate combined strategies including p38 MAPK and/or JNK inhibition, ERK1/2 activation, pre- or postconditioning protocols, new storage solutions, and gentle reperfusion.…”
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Salivary Acetylcholinesterase Activity Is Increased in Parkinson’s Disease: A Potential Marker of Parasympathetic Dysfunction by Tatyana Fedorova, Cindy Soendersoe Knudsen, Kim Mouridsen, Ebba Nexo, Per Borghammer

“…Salivary AChE activity is increased in PD patients compared to healthy controls. Future studies are needed to elucidate whether this parameter reflects the extent of neuronal damage and parasympathetic denervation in the salivary glands of PD patients.…”
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UX-MAPPER: An automated approach to analyze app store reviews with a focus on UX by Walter T. Nakamura, Edson C. C. de Oliveira, Elaine H. T. de Oliveira, Tayana Conte

“…From the participants’ feedback, we defined a set of suggestions to extract more useful features, which can contribute to future studies involving user review analysis. Based on the results of this research, we present the contributions to the area of HCI and possible developments for future research. …”
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The presence of pleural effusion is an independent prognostic factor in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma by Haoyu Wang, Ruiyuan Yang, Dan Liu, Weimin Li

“…Consequently, the development of pleural effusion in these patients should receive increased attention. Future studies are needed to validate these findings, particularly concerning the effect of PE in other clinical settings, such as immunotherapy.…”
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Online health information seeking behavior among breast cancer patients and survivors: a scoping review by Jialin Chen, Yiwen Duan, Haozhi Xia, Runxi Xiao, Tingting Cai, Changrong Yuan

“…Abstract Purpose This scoping review aims to summarize online health information seeking (OHIS) behavior among breast cancer patients and survivors, identify research gaps, and offer insights for future studies. Methods Following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework, we conducted a review across PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang Data, and SinoMed, covering literature from 1 January 2014 to 13 August 2023. …”
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A review on egg waste-based adsorbents for the removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from aqueous solution by Alusani Manyatshe, Linda Lunga Sibali

“…Additionally, most of the research has been conducted on synthetic wastewater; therefore, future studies should concentrate on testing adsorbents in natural wastewater, pilot scaling, and calculating the economic cost, as this would move technology closer to commercialisation. …”
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Yeti claws: Cheliped sexual dimorphism and symmetry in deep-sea yeti crabs (Kiwaidae). by Christopher Nicolai Roterman, Molly McArthur, Cecilia Laverty Baralle, Leigh Marsh, Jon T Copley

“…This research enhances our understanding of the behaviour, ecology and evolution of yeti crabs, providing a basis for future studies.…”
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Recruitment, follow-up and survival in an 11-country cohort study of patients at the end of life and their relatives. by Maria E C Schelin, Christel Hedman, Pilar Barnestein-Fonseca, Martina Egloff, John Ellershaw, Dagny Faksvåg Haugen, Claudia Fischer, Melanie Joshi, Ida J Korfage, Urška Lunder, Stephen Mason, Judit Simon, Vilma A Tripodoro, Berivan Yildiz, Sofia C Zambrano, Steffen Eychmueller, Lia van Zuylen, Agnes van der Heide, Carl Johan Fürst, iLIVE Consortium

“…Hence, planning for future studies in terms of data on screening, recruitment, retention and survival remains a challenge.…”
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Role of the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Guillain Barré Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shirin Sarejloo, Shokoufeh Khanzadeh, Samaneh Hosseini, Morad Kohandel Gargari, Brandon Lucke-Wold, Seyedarad Mosalamiaghili, Pouria Azami, Sanaz Oftadehbalani, Shahram Sadeghvand

“…Therefore, the NLR has the potential to be used as a biomarker to inform diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment responses in GBS, and future studies are warranted.…”
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Reduced Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Chinese Infants Fed Minimally Processed Commercially Available Formula: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Xiao Yang Sheng, Vanitha Buthmanaban, Glenn A. A. van Lieshout, Panam Parikh

“…Results suggest lower occurrence of GI symptoms and lower crying time at night in infants fed with minimally processed formula (indexed by BL levels). Future studies are required to confirm the association between minimal processing of milk formula and improved gut comfort in healthy infants.…”
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Migrant Identity: Maintenance of Lithuanianness, Language Attitudes and Language Policy in Lithuanian Diaspora by Gribauskienė Skirmantė

“…The results from this study might provide interesting insights for future studies in the fields of sociology, sociolinguistics, and diaspora studies.…”
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Effects of starter cultures on the metabolite profile, antioxidant activities, and anti-aging properties of tapuy lees by Edward Kevin B. Bragais, Paul Mark B. Medina

“…This research underscores the potential of tapuy lees as a functional food with antioxidant and anti-aging properties, suggesting its valuable role in promoting public health and preventing age-related diseases. Future studies should focus on clinical trials in humans to validate these findings and further explore the potential of tapuy lees as a natural, sustainable source of bioactive compounds.…”
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Anxiety classification in virtual reality using biosensors: A mini scoping review. by Deniz Mevlevioğlu, Sabin Tabirca, David Murphy

“…Additionally, many of these studies included small samples consisting of mostly students, which may bias the results. Future studies should be very careful in defining anxiety and aim for a more inclusive and larger sample. …”
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Digital technologies as solutions to China’s aging population: a systematic review of their opportunities and challenges in rural development by Yue Ming, Yimin Li, Yun Liu

“…Digital technologies are predominantly applied to the smart community/rural and smart healthcare sectors, with limited applications in the smart home sector. Future studies should explore smart-home older adults care services to address digital cognitive barriers faced by older adults.…”
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Metabolic engineering of Priestia megaterium for 2’-fucosyllactose production by Bu-Soo Park, Jihee Yoon, Jun-Min Lee, Sang-Hyeok Cho, Yoojeong Choi, Byung-Kwan Cho, Min-Kyu Oh

“…This work underscores the feasibility of using GRAS strains for the production of oligosaccharides, paving the way for safer and more efficient methods in biotechnological applications. Future studies could explore additional genetic modifications and optimization of fermentation conditions of the strain to further enhance 2’-FL yield and scalability.…”
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New Insights on Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles Using Plants Emphasizing the Use of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) by Inese Kokina, Ilona Plaksenkova, Lauris Jankovskis, Marija Jermaļonoka, Renata Galek

“…Limitations of the study included a great methodological diversity of the synthesis, it is still difficult to systematize the synthesis methods, and it seems that each described study uses a different synthesis protocol; therefore, in future studies, it is necessary to clarify which method can provide the most efficient biosynthesis and develop a unified approach.…”
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Computing nasalance with MFCCs and Convolutional Neural Networks. by Andrés Lozano, Enrique Nava, María Dolores García Méndez, Ignacio Moreno-Torres

“…We conclude that mfccNasalance is a flexible and useful alternative to eNasalance. Future studies should explore how to optimize mfccNasalance by selecting the most adequate CNN model as a function of the dynamicity of the target speech data.…”
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From trainee to general practitioner: A qualitative study of transition experiences of Flemish GP trainees by Ellen Tisseghem, Joke Fleer, Melissa Horlait, Peter Pype, Emelien Lauwerier

“…Multiple elements at different levels influenced these processes, including the workplace (e.g. interactions with colleagues and patients), the educational program (e.g. assignments, courses), and societal expectations (e.g. role expectations, support).Conclusion The findings highlight the importance of understanding both personal adaptation and professional socialisation to support trainees effectively during their transition into practice. Future studies should validate these findings and explore their evolution over time, particularly in relation to adaptation and career choices.…”
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