Development of a core patient-reported outcome set for use in HIV care at the individual patient level in Montreal: protocol for a two-phased multimethod project by Bertrand Lebouché, Karine Lacombe, David Lessard, Kim Engler, Romain Palich

“…Phase 2 will be devoted to choosing the measures to assess the selected outcomes. It will include a systematic search for instruments, an appraisal of the quality and feasibility of the identified instruments and a consensus meeting for the final selection.Ethics and dissemination Research ethics board (REB) approval was obtained on 9 December 2024, from the institutional REB of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (reference number: 2024-9695). …”
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Comparison of Fourier-Domain and Time-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in the Measurement of Thinnest Corneal Thickness in Keratoconus by Chunxiao Wang, Xueying Xia, Bishan Tian, Shiyou Zhou

“…Both OCT instruments exhibited good intraobserver reliability. The existence of systematic differences suggested that the two instruments cannot be used interchangeably.…”
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Treatment of chronic hepatitis B: options, monitoring, special cases and adverse effects by Mateusz Litwin Litwin, Agnieszka Mikosińska, Jakub Parys, Patrycja Kałuziak, Aleksandra Witek, Martyna Kaźmierczak, Stanisław Jesionek, Marta Jajczak, Maciej Mossakowski

“…Aim of the study: The aim of this paper is primarily to systematize knowledge regarding the natural course of HBV infection and therapeutic options for chronic hepatitis B, both in adults and children. …”
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Vitamins and Mineral Supplements for Retinitis Pigmentosa by Ying Zhao, Kai Feng, Ruibao Liu, Jinhua Pan, Lailin Zhang, Xuejing Lu

“…Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review data from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating the safety and efficacy of vitamins and mineral supplements for the treatment of RP. …”
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Effect of tempering temperature on low-temperature impact toughness of 35MnB steel by Ping Ni, Wen Shi, Hengchang Lu, Bo Zhang, Han Dong

“…This paper aims to provide a theoretical foundation and data support for optimizing heat treatment and improving performance in wind turbine bolts by systematically analyzing the synergistic effects of boron segregation, dislocation density, high-angle grain boundaries (HAGBs) and other factors during tempering on the low-temperature impact toughness of 35MnB steel. …”
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Endangered clonal plant Rosa persica: Limited genetic and clonal diversity, abundant leaf phenotypic variation by Xiaolong Zhang, Xueyun Zhang, Na Li, Chenyang Sun, Chenjie Zhang, Chao Yu, Qixiang Zhang, Le Luo

“…The above findings are of great significance to the research on systematic conservation and genetic breeding of R. persica germplasm resources.…”
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Optimal Timing and Treatment Modalities of Arytenoid Dislocation and Subluxation: A Meta-Analysis by Andrea Frosolini, Valeria Caragli, Giulio Badin, Leonardo Franz, Patrizia Bartolotta, Andrea Lovato, Luca Vedovelli, Elisabetta Genovese, Cosimo de Filippis, Gino Marioni

“…Manuscripts retrieved from a previously published systematic review were evaluated. To comprehensively cover the last 25 years, an updated literature search was conducted, screening PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. …”
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An Actor-Oriented and Architecture-Driven Approach for Spatially Explicit Agent-Based Modeling by Eric Fotsing, Severin Vianey Tuekam Kakeu, Eric Desire Kameni, Marcellin Julius Antonio Nkenlifack

“…This adaptive approach does not capture systematically actors’ knowledge and their interactions with the environment. …”
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Organic molecules are deterministically assembled in variably inundated river sediments, but drivers remain unclear by James C. Stegen, Vanessa A. Garayburu-Caruso, Robert E. Danczak, Rosalie K. Chu, Amy E. Goldman, Sophia McKever, Lupita Renteria, Jason Toyoda, WHONDRS Consortium

“…., random mixing of DOM) and deterministic forces (e.g., systematic loss of certain types of DOM molecules) shaping DOM chemistry. …”
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Virtual Joint Field Campaign: a framework of synthetic landscapes to assess multiscale measurement methods of water storage by T. Francke, C. Brogi, A. Duarte Rocha, M. Förster, M. Heistermann, M. Köhli, D. Rasche, M. Reich, P. Schattan, P. Schattan, L. Scheiffele, M. Schrön

“…It enables unprecedented opportunities for the systematic assessment of the sensor's strengths and weaknesses and even their combined use.…”
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Quantifying the Performance of European Agriculture Through the New European Sustainability Model by Puiu-Lucian Georgescu, Nicoleta Barbuta-Misu, Monica Laura Zlati, Costinela Fortea, Valentin Marian Antohi

“…The study aims to assess the performance of European sustainable agriculture through a new model of agricultural sustainability, addressing a significant gap identified in the literature: the lack of a systematic framework integrating the economic, environmental, and resource efficiency dimensions of agricultural resource use in the context of the EU Common Agricultural Policy and the Green Deal. …”
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Optimization of Wall-disruption Process of Rose Bee Pollen and Comparison of Physiological Activities of Its Ethanol Extracts by Xinyang LU, Yishu SUN, Tao XU, Longbin FAN, Yaning CHANG, Yingjun ZHOU

“…To optimize the enzymatic hydrolysis process for rose bee pollen and to systematically compare the physiological activities and primary component profiles of its different ethanolic extracts. …”
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Genome-wide investigation of ABCB, PIN, and AUX/LAX gene families and their involvement in the formation of leaf protrusions in Sesamum indicum by Yanli Li, Yujia Ma, Huihui Gong, Xinxiao Cui, Xin Wang, Yuling Dong, Ying Chen, Junsheng Zhao

“…However, the ABCB, PIN, and AUX/LAX protein families in Sesamum indicum have not been systematically characterized. Herein, we identified 21 SiABCBs, 11 SiPINs, and 5 SiLAXs in S. indicum. …”
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Seq2Seq-based GRU autoencoder for anomaly detection and failure identification in coal mining hydraulic support systems by Kai Zhan, Cong Wang, Xigui Zheng, Chao Kong, Guangming Li, Wei Xin, Longhe Liu

“…Through in-depth analysis of data from two coal mines in China, we systematically evaluated the model’s key parameters. The study revealed that window size had a limited impact on model performance, with a window length of 144 demonstrating optimal comprehensive performance in both anomaly detection and failure mode identification. …”
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Microstructural Evolution and Oxidation Resistance of Fe-30Ni-15Cr Alloy for Internal Combustion Engine Valves Under Long-Term High-Temperature Exposure and Heat Treatment by Yuguo Tu, Xueshan Xiao, Zhiyuan Zhu, Linzhen Zhou

“…To elucidate the evolution of the microstructure and properties of Ni30 alloy under different thermal treatment conditions, a systematic study was conducted on the microstructural transformation of the alloy’s strengthening γ′ phase following solution treatment and aging, as well prolonged exposure at 750 °C, and the oxidation behavior of the Ni30 alloy was examined. …”
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Comparison of Bar Formation Mechanisms. I. Does a Tidally Induced Bar Rotate Slower than an Internally Induced Bar? by Yirui Zheng, Juntai Shen

“…Galactic bars can form via the internal bar instability or external tidal perturbations by other galaxies. We systematically compare the properties of the bars formed through the two mechanisms with a series of controlled N -body simulations that form bars through internal or external mechanisms. …”
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Critical appraisal and comparison of recommendations of clinical practice guidelines for treatment of schizophrenia in children and adolescents: a methodological survey protocol by Cristiane de Cássia Bergamaschi, Silvio Barberato-Filho, Izabela Fulone, Maíra Ramos Alves, Flávia Blaseck Sorrilha, Rejane Coan Ferretti Mayer, Daniela Oliveira de Melo, Luciane Lopes

“…The aim of this study will be to assess the quality of the development of CPGs for the treatment and management of schizophrenia in children and adolescents over time using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool and to compare the recommendations and interventions described in these documents.Methods and analysis CPGs will be identified using a prospective protocol through a systematic search of multiple databases (Medline, Embase, Health Systems Evidence, Epistemonikos, Lilacs, etc) and guideline websites from 2004 to December 2020. …”
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Progress Analysis and Development Prospects of Soil Ecological and Environmental Effects of Interlayer Construction by JIA Zhenjiang, WU Yangyang, LI Wangcheng, MA Dongxiang, CHEN Jihong, GAO Susu, NIU Xiaoxiao, XU Tianyuan

“…[Objective] This study systematically summarized and analyzed the current application status, technical characteristics, and environmental benefits of interlayer construction in soil improvement, nutrient cycling, ecological restoration, and crop management, aiming to provide scientific basis and theoretical support for improving modern agriculture's quality, efficiency, and sustainable development. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING ELEMENTS’ PRONENESS TO VARIATION IN NIGERIA by Babatunde Solomon Olusola, Babalola Olubola, Godwin Onajite Jagboro, Akintayo Opawole

“…Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered on construction professionals in Lagos metropolis. Systematic sampling technique was employed in the administration of the questionnaire to consulting firms, contracting firms and client organizations within the built environment in the study area. …”
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Development of Fuzzy Level of Service Criteria for Bus Rapid Transit considering User Heterogeneities in China by Yueying Huo, Jianrong Liu, Jian Zhang, Xiaojuan Li

“…However, there are no systematic transit LOS criteria at present in China. …”
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