Presenting a Model of Decentralization for Iran\'s Education by Ali Rostami Kia, Sadegh Maleki Avarsin, Jahangir Yari Haj Atalo

“…The data obtained from the interviews were meticulously analyzed and systematically coded. Results: The outcomes of the final conceptual framework revealed that the factors identified within the qualitative component encompassed both internal and external variables influencing the decentralization of education in Iran. …”
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The Concept Of Matan Critism And Its Application In The Book Al-Tamyīz By Muslim Bin Ḥajjāj by Dzulfaidhi Hakimie Dzulraidi

“…However, there is still a lack of research that systematically highlights the practices of hadith scholars in this field. …”
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AI-driven 3D bioprinting for regenerative medicine: From bench to bedside by Zhenrui Zhang, Xianhao Zhou, Yongcong Fang, Zhuo Xiong, Ting Zhang

“…This paper aims to present a systematic methodology for AI-driven 3D bioprinting, structured within the theoretical framework of Quality by Design (QbD). …”
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Challenges and possible improvements for healthcare teams at outreach clinics in Nepal – a qualitative study by Ingrid Eriksen, Eirin Helene Rasmussen, Biraj Karmacharya, Seema Das, Elisabeth Darj, Maria Lisa Odland

“…The data were transcribed and analysed using Systematic text condensation. Results Twenty-two professional healthcare personnel participated in five group discussions. …”
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Time to Exhale: Additional Value of Expiratory Chest CT in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Joshua Gawlitza, Frederik Trinkmann, Hans Scheffel, Andreas Fischer, John W. Nance, Claudia Henzler, Nils Vogler, Joachim Saur, Ibrahim Akin, Martin Borggrefe, Stefan O. Schoenberg, Thomas Henzler

“…The aim of this prospective study was to systematically compare lung function tests with quantified CT parameters in inspiration and expiration. …”
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Financial burden of complications following lung resection: a scoping review protocol by Laurence Weinberg, Stephen Barnett, Jordan Berman, Ariane Flinkier, Fabien Chu, Hugh Slifirski, Rebecca Caragata

“…To address this gap, this scoping review aims to map existing literature on lung resection complications and associated costs, providing insights for future research and healthcare policy.Methods and analysis This scoping review will be conducting according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Extension for Scoping Reviews standards. …”
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Digital competencies: perceptions of primary school teachers pursuing master’s degrees from eight African countries by Andresa Sartor Harada, Juliana Azevedo Gomes, Oscar Ulloa Guerra, Roberto Ruiz, Rubén Calderón

“…To advance the development of digital competencies it is necessary to take account of how teachers perceive these. In addition, systematic reviews of the literature on ICT and education show an imbalance regarding the amount of research from Africa compared to other regions of the world. …”
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Conceptualizing and Presenting a Paradigm Model of Advertising Strategies for Cosmetics and Health Products in Iran's Online Space by Ayoub Pazhouhan, Latifeh Jaferi

“…It is suggested to pay attention to the paradigm model and its components, especially the causal factors, background and strategies, in order to develop advertising strategies for cosmetics and health products in Iran's online space.Originality/Value:  Few studies have been conducted on the advertising strategies of cosmetics and health products in Iran's online space, especially with a qualitative approach, and there is no practical and systematic model or framework in this field, so this study tries to solve this theoretical and research gap to some extent and provide advertising strategies for the health and cosmetic industries in Iran's online space for the marketing and sales managers of the mentioned industries.…”
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Dietary Interventions and Physical Activity as Crucial Factors in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Paweł Rajewski, Jakub Cieściński, Piotr Rajewski, Szymon Suwała, Alicja Rajewska, Maciej Potasz

“…Lifestyle changes—appropriate diet, weight reduction, and systematic physical activity—are also the basis for the prevention and treatment of MASLD. …”
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Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Repair Necrotic Pancreatic Tissue and Promote Angiogenesis by Secreting Cellular Growth Factors Involved in the SDF-1α/CXCR4 Axis in Rats... by Daohai Qian, Jian Gong, Zhigang He, Jie Hua, Shengping Lin, Chenglei Xu, Hongbo Meng, Zhenshun Song

“…Moreover, transplanted BMSCs could significantly alleviate SAP, reduce the systematic inflammation (TNF-α↓, IL-1β↓, IL-6↓, IL-4↑, IL-10↑, and TGF-β↑), and promote tissue repair and angiogenesis (VEGF↑, ANG-1↑, HGF↑, TGF-β↑, and CD31↑), compared with the SAP and anti-CXCR4 groups. …”
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Exploring primary care physicians’ role in travel medicine: a scoping review of knowledge, practices, and training by Ayman Al-Dahshan, Salma Ahmed, Anwar Joudeh, Vahe Kehyayan

“…This scoping review aims to comprehensively synthesize literature on PCPs’ involvement in TM, covering their knowledge, practices, and training. Methods Systematic searches across various electronic databases identified empirical studies in English language peer-reviewed journals up to July 2023. …”
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Periodontal Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Shared Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Future Research Directions by Serena Incerti Parenti, Claudio Cesari, Veronica Della Godenza, Matteo Zanarini, Francesca Zangari, Giulio Alessandri Bonetti

“…This review highlights the essential role of systematic reviews (SRs) in synthesizing current evidence, identifying research gaps, and guiding future studies. …”
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Implementation of Lean Construction and Risk Management for Waste Identification in the Jragung Dam Construction Project Package 2 by Hanif Adriantama Muhammad, Agung Wibowo Mochammad, Utomo Dwi Hatmoko Jati

“…The benefit of this research is a systematic approach for identifying waste through lean construction and risk management principles, facilitating targeted waste identification. …”
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Fuzzy Delphi and DEMATEL Approaches in Sustainable Wearable Technologies: Prioritizing User-Centric Design Indicators by Chin-Wen Liao, Kai-Chao Yao, Ching-Hsin Wang, Hsi-Huang Hsieh, I-Chi Wang, Wei-Sho Ho, Wei-Lun Huang, Shu-Hua Huang

“…Utilizing expert questionnaires and employing a combination of the Fuzzy Delphi Method and the DEMATEL-based Analytic Network Process (ANP), this research systematically evaluates the key factors influencing wearable device design. …”
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DeepAptamer: Advancing high-affinity aptamer discovery with a hybrid deep learning model by Xin Yang, Chi Ho Chan, Shanshan Yao, Hang Yin Chu, Minchuan Lyu, Ziqi Chen, Huan Xiao, Yuan Ma, Sifan Yu, Fangfei Li, Jin Liu, Luyao Wang, Zongkang Zhang, Bao-Ting Zhang, Lu Zhang, Aiping Lu, Yaofeng Wang, Ge Zhang, Yuanyuan Yu

“…Oligonucleotide aptamers are typically identified through a rigorous and time-consuming process known as systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX), which requires 20 to 30 iterative rounds to eliminate non/weak binding sequences and enrich tight binding sequences with high affinity. …”
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Integrating Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Principles in Modular Home Construction: A Comprehensive Framework for Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability by Sadaf Montazeri, Nicole Odo, Syed Abdul Wasey Naqvi, Zhen Lei

“…This paper introduced a framework aimed at systematically incorporating design for manufacturing and assembly principles into modular home production, leveraging different software tools in the design stage for modular design standardization and streamlined manufacturing and assembly processes. …”
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Exploring the factors influencing the co-pyrolysis of walnut shells, pistachio shells, and polypropylene based on thermal behavior, kinetics and reaction mechanism by Zhigang Huang, Tong Zhang, Chen Wang, Wenbo Xiao, Zihan Wang, Obid Tursunov, Jiahui Wu, Yuguang Zhou, Xiaolong Yao, Gang Li

“…In this study, walnut shells (WS) and pistachio shells (PS) were chosen as representative biomass materials to systematically investigate their co-pyrolysis characteristics with PP. …”
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Orthogonal Nano‐Engineering (ONE): Modulating Nanotopography and Surface Chemistry of Aluminum Oxide for Superior Antibiofouling and Enhanced Chemical Stability by Hanyu Chen, Felicia Fianu, Carmen I. Moraru, Rong Yang, Yifan Cheng

“…Nanotopography and surface chemistry are systematically varied with a two‐step process. Controlled nanotopography is obtained by electrochemical anodization of aluminum, which generated anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) surfaces with cylindrical nanopores (diameters: 15, 25, and 100 nm). …”
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Development and validation of the Chinese Rural Middle-aged and Elderly Health Literacy Scale by Rui Li, Fei Wang, Jie Huang, Zhengyu Wu, Wenjuan Gong, Yoshida Koki, Yi-Chen Chiang, Maoming Jiang, Jiannan Ma, Zhengkui Liu, Dewen Wang

“…Given the context of China’s ageing demographic and the increasing urban–rural disparities, it becomes imperative to formulate a dedicated assessment tool for appraising the health literacy of rural middle-aged and elderly populations.Methods A systematic and rigorously structured development approach was used. …”
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THE EFFECT OF KEGEL EXERCISE ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN POST TURP PATIENTS AT MUHAMMADIYAH HOSPITAL by Cucuk Rahmadi Purwanto, Yani Erniyawati, Susilo Harianto, Hafna Ilmy Muhalla, Fanni Okviasanti, Endah Sri Wijayanti

“…The sample size was 32 people who were selected by systematic random sampling, consisting of 16 people in the control group and 16 people in the group treatment. …”
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