Determining influences of intraoperative s-ketamine on postoperative delirium and cognitive function: methodology is important by Dan-Feng Wang, Fei Gao, Fu-Shan Xue

“…In view to the retrospective nature of this study and their inconsistent findings with the results of a recent randomized controlled trial performed in patients undergoing non-cardiac thoracic surgery, we believe that several methodological issues and potential confounders in this study deserve further clarification and discussion before accepting their conclusions. …”
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The potential of integrating conscious living into education for generation Z in the light of primary data by Mónika Garai-Fodor, Nikolett Huszák

“…We argue that conscious consumption can greatly help to foster social responsibility, environmental and health-conscious behaviour and ethical consumerism. We believe that it is an important educational task to promote and reinforce consumer behaviour among young people that increases and creates community value.MethodsIn this study, we analysed the dimensions of young people’s conscious consumer behaviour and its manifestation in concrete forms of behaviour, purchasing and consumer decisions. …”
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Multiple Positive Solutions for Quadratic Integral Equations of Fractional Order by Hui-Sheng Ding, Man-Man Liu, Juan J. Nieto

“…An example is given to illustrate the applicability of our results. We believe that this is a first result concerning the existence of multiple solutions for such quadratic integral equation of fractional order.…”
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Is it time to use checklists in mental health care auditing? by Jacob Polackiewicz, Alexander Grinshpoon, Moshe Z. Abramowitz

“…We discuss the use of checklists in auditing providing an objective, comprehensive system for recording and analyzing multi-disciplinary, clinical auditing in mental health services. We believe such an approach can identify potential risks and allow for better decision making.…”
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Pricing multi-asset financial derivatives with time-dependent parameters—Lie algebraic approach by C. F. Lo, C. H. Hui

“…Exploiting the dynamical symmetry of the pricing partial differential equations of the financial derivatives, the new method enables us to derive analytical closed-form pricing formulae very straightforwardly. We believe that this new approach will provide an efficient and easy-to-use method for the valuation of financial derivatives.…”
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Surgical Repair of an Atraumatic Avulsion of Patellar Tendon at the Tibial Tuberosity in an Adult Patient by Lorenzo Maria Di Giacomo, M. Shahid Khan, Michele Bisaccia, R. Rende, G. Rinonapoli, A. Caraffa

“…Here we are sharing the successful management and follow-up of a similar case with a different suture material for repair of the tendon, the FiberWire. We believe that the management we are discussing allows for early return to activity with good functional outcome.…”
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ANALYSIS OF METHODOLOGY AND MODELS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Amra Abadžić, Bahrija Umihanić, Mirela Ćebić

“…By applying the centralized administrative model in managing society and economy, Bosnia and Herzegovina is not capable of handling efficient development at national, regional and local level. We believe that there is a need to change the model of social and economic development, taking into consideration that so far negative effects of the erroneously applied strategies and development policies have reached unexpected limits. …”
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CT Findings of Patients with Small Bowel Obstruction due to Bezoar: A Descriptive Study by Fatih Altintoprak, Bumin Degirmenci, Enis Dikicier, Guner Cakmak, Taner Kivilcim, Gokhan Akbulut, Osman Nuri Dilek, Yasemin Gunduz

“…In addition, some types of bezoars have unique CT findings, and we believe that these findings may help to establish a diagnosis.…”
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ANALYSIS OF METHODOLOGY AND MODELS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Amra Abadžić, Bahrija Umihanić, Mirela Ćebić

“…By applying the centralized administrative model in managing society and economy, Bosnia and Herzegovina is not capable of handling efficient development at national, regional and local level. We believe that there is a need to change the model of social and economic development, taking into consideration that so far negative effects of the erroneously applied strategies and development policies have reached unexpected limits. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine: Holistic Treatment of Children by Søren Ventegodt, Mohammed Morad, Gideon Vardi, Joav Merrick

“…We believe a holistic approach to problems in childhood and adolescence will benefit the child, adolescent, and the whole family. …”
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Portal Vein and Superior Mesenteric Vein Invasion of Hydatid Cyst of The Liver: Surgical Treatment Option by Ali Sapmaz, Egemen Cicek, Serhan Yilmaz, Hakan Bolukbasi, Ahmet Soykurt, Selcuk Mevlut Hazinedaroglu

“…Hydatid cysts are still commonly seen in Turkey. We believe that the most efficacious and least morbid treatment alternative for such rare complications of hydatid cysts is surgery. …”
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Essay on the interaction between external debt and capital outflow from Russia by A. V. Ponomarev, V. A. Borisenkov

“…Panageas we offer a hypothesis concerning a reform in international reserves management. We believe Russian authorities should pay more attention to the regulation of capital outflow in a short period.…”
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Unifocal Granuloma of Femur due to Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Harpreet Singh, Satnam Kaur, P. Yuvarajan, Nishant Jain, Lalit Maini

“…The radiological diagnosis of osteolytic lesions of the long bones in pediatric population constitutes a challenge when the case history and clinical data are uncharacteristic. We believe that the description of few clinically and histologically proven cases to verify the existence of radiological signs useful for diagnosis may be of interest. …”
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Translocation of an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device: Incidental Finding in the Rectosigmoid Colon by R. Vilallonga, N. Rodriguez, M. Vilchez, M. Armengol

“…Translocation of IUDs to the uterine cavity, to the bladder and also through the wall of the bowel, and sigmoid colon has been reported. We believe there may be a case that surgeons should know the result of despite being a priori gynaecological complication. …”
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Spermatic Vein Tumor Thrombus In Renal Cell Carcinoma by Nicola J. Mabjeesh, Yuval Bar-Yosef, Letizia Schreiber-Bramante, Issac Kaver, Haim Matzkin

“…We report a patient with renal cell carcinoma who had an intracaval tumor thrombus that had extended into the right spermatic vein. We believe this to be the first description in English literature of a histologically proven renal cell carcinoma thrombus in the spermatic vein.…”
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Surgery for Bacterial Endocarditis Complicated by Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage by Kazuhiro Kurisu, Hiroshi Mitsuo, Yasutaka Ueno

“…We report the case of a patient who suffered diffuse alveolar hemorrhage subsequent to bacterial endocarditis and survived aortic valve replacement, which was applied after improvement in respiratory distress. We believe that the strategy of respiratory functional recovery by aggressive rehabilitation is essential for the achievement of a successful surgical outcome in patients with alveolar hemorrhage.…”
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Epiphyseal Fracture of the Coracoid Process Occurring at the Conjoined Tendon Origin by Kenjiro Nakama, Masafumi Gotoh, Yasuhiro Mitsui, Takahiro Okawa, Fujio Higuchi, Kensei Nagata

“…We present a case in which epiphyseal fracture occurred at the origin of the conjoined tendon following excessive muscle contraction. We believe this represents the first description of such a method of injury.…”
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Écosystèmes et territoires urbains : impossible conciliation ? by Anna Balez, Juliette Reunkrilerk

“…Answers can be brought up by a new perception of urban structure. We believe that the raising concept of ecosystem services can be used as an analysis framework to design spatial development and planning. …”
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Thoracic Duct Embolization for Postoperative Lymphatic Fistula by Ayhan Erdemir, Murat Dökdök, Kemal Raşa

“…We aimed to present a lymphatic fistula case who was treated successfully by lymphangiography with percutaneous embolization of the thoracic duct. We believe that minimally invasive techniques could be an alternative to the conservative approach as the first-line choice.…”
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Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma Arising in an Esophageal Polyp: A Case Report by Jorge Torres-Mora, Ann Moyer, Mark Topazian, Jeffrey Alexander, Tsung-Teh Wu, Amber Seys, Karen Fritchie

“…There have been several reports of well-differentiated liposarcoma (WDL) arising in the esophagus, but we present a case of dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DL) presenting as a large esophageal polyp. We believe this is the first reported case of DL of the esophagus with morphologic evidence of both well-differentiated and dedifferentiated components. …”
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