Ability of pulse oximetry-derived indices to predict hypotension after spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Yuriko Kondo, Eishin Nakamura, Hisashi Noma, Sayuri Shimizu, Takahisa Goto, Takahiro Mihara

“…However, hypotension frequently occurs and adversely affects both the mother and fetus. Indices, such as the perfusion index (PI) and pleth variability index (PVI), which are derived from pulse oximetry have been used in numerous studies to predict hypotension after spinal anesthesia. …”
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Research on master-slave game theory-based demand response strategies for renewable energy integration by Wei Hu, Yining Li, Puliang Du, Jiyu Li

“…Through theoretical analysis and simulation experiments, the results illustrate that the demand response strategy affects the respective revenues of energy operators and energy suppliers by dispatching electricity purchases in four different modes. …”
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The influence of gender-based perceptions on females joining a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery in Rwanda by Tsion Yohannes Waka, Deborah Umucyo, Arlene Nishimwe, Abigail J. Yoon, Kara L. Neil

“…The study identified three overarching themes: society’s role in shaping gendered expectations about domestic and professional roles, girls’ self-perceptions regarding their ability to pursue sciences and MBBS within these norms, and internalized stereotypes affecting girls’ career aspirations. Drawing on gender schema and social cognitive theory, the research underscores how societal expectations and stereotypes shape and constrain girls’ career choices. …”
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Factors involved in the development of hospital-acquired conditions in older patients in acute care settings: a scoping review by Mélanie Verdon, Thomas Agoritsas, Cécile Jaques, Sophie Pouzols, Cédric Mabire

“…Not considering all categories of factors might affect the implementation of new practices of care and interventions.…”
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Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Determinants in Yaoundé, Cameroon: A Retrospective Survival Analysis by Gloria Akah Ndum Okwen, Esron Daniel Karimuribo, Helena Aminiel Ngowi, Edith Nig Fombang

“…A Cox proportional hazard modelling and Kaplan-Meier analysis were employed to identify prognostic factors affecting survival time defined as the duration, in months, from birth until the time of stopping EBF. …”
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Mental health help-seeking knowledge, attitudes and behaviour among male elite rugby players: the role of masculine health-related values by Simon M Rice, John L Oliffe, Yasutaka Ojio, Rei Amemiya

“…The study aimed to investigate how masculine health-related values measured by the Intentions Masculine Values Scale (IMVS) affect help-seeking behaviours among male elite rugby players.Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 220 Japanese male elite rugby players in the Japan Rugby League One (response rate: 40.6%). …”
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Panic disorder during pregnancy and the first three years after delivery: a systematic review by F. Gerrik Verhees, Antonia Bendau, Stefanie Unger, Katharina L. Donix, Eva Asselmann, Julia Martini

“…Conclusion Heterogenous courses and outcomes of peripartum PD require comprehensive monitoring of affected mothers and their infants. There is a need for further longitudinal investigations into familial transmission of anxiety disorders.…”
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Do all matches require the same effort? Influence of contextual factors on physical demands during official female handball competitions by Carlos García-Sánchez, Rafael Manuel Navarro, Daniel Mon-López, Raúl Nieto-Acevedo, Enrique Cañadas-García, Alfonso de la Rubia

“…Match outcome did not affect the physical demands ( p > 0.05). The study indicated that halves of the match, level of the opponent, and player role influenced external load experienced by players during official matches; specifically, starter players showed higher absolute values of external load compared to non-starters. …”
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Incidence and Associated Factors of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications after Abdominal Surgery in the Public Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Geresu Gebeyehu, Ashenafi Eshetu, Senait Aweke

“…Postoperative pulmonary complications are a wide variety of disorders that affect normal respiratory functions, which in turn lead to morbidity and mortality. …”
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Evaluation of laboratory findings indicating pancreatitis in healthy lean, obese, and diabetic cats by Freja K. Jørgensen, Charlotte R. Bjornvad, Birgit Krabbe, Stinna Nybroe, Ida N. Kieler

“…Objectives To evaluate factors affecting serum concentrations of pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (fPLI), trypsin‐like immunoreactivity (fTLI), cobalamin and folate in clinically healthy lean, overweight and obese, or diabetic cats. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Enteral Feeding through the Bolus and Continuous Methods on Serum Phosphorus and Glucose Levels in Patients with Mechanical Ventilation: A Randomized Cl... by Javad Seyyedi, Zahra Rooddehghan, Mostafa Mohammadi, Shima Haghani

“…Also, feeding methods affect serum phosphorus and glucose levels, which are very important in weaning patients off the ventilator. …”
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Enhancing work life through social cognition: the effect of SCIT in bipolar disorder by Zeynep Anaforoglu Bikmaz, Zeynep Mackali, Sibel Cakir

“…The effects of SCIT intervention with standard treatment methods were investigated on social cognition and functioning effects, which are often negatively affected in patients with BD-I.MethodsThe research involved 28 participants, allocated into two groups: An experimental group (n = 12) receiving SCIT for 8 weeks alongside standard treatments (pharmacotherapy and psychiatric interviews), and a control group (n = 16) undergoing standard treatment without additional interventions. …”
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Concurrent Force Feedback on Load Symmetry in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients by Steni Sackiriyas, Becky Heinert, Drew Rutherford, Gwen M Fritz, Thomas W Kernozek

“…# Background and Purpose Load asymmetry can be present before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which may affect progress during knee rehabilitation in an outpatient sports medicine setting. …”
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Design and validation of a new Healthcare Systems Usability Scale (HSUS) for clinical decision support systems: a mixed-methods approach by Peter J Watkinson, Abir Ghorayeb, Julie L Darbyshire, Marta W Wronikowska

“…These separate into four subscales: patient safety and decision effectiveness (seven items), workflow integration (six items), work effectiveness (five items) and user control (four items). These factors affect the quality of care and clinician’s ability to make informed and timely decisions when using CDSS. …”
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A Case of Fish Sausage Anaphylaxis Induced by Epicutaneous Sensitization to Carmine Contained in Eyeshadows: The Effect of Chelation on Carmine Allergy by Maiko Yamaura, Yuriko Iwahashi, Eri Hashimoto, Jun Miura, Yuri Murayama, Sachiko Koshikawa, Naoko Inomata

“…Although several allergens in carmine allergies, such as CC38K, have been reported, it remains unknown whether chelation affects the allergenicity of carmine. We report a case of Japanese fish sausage (Gyoniku Sausage) anaphylaxis induced by epicutaneous sensitization to carmine contained in eyeshadows. …”
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Harnessing multivariate insights coupled with susceptibility indices to reveal morpho-physiological and biochemical traits in heat tolerance of cotton by Tahira Luqman, Manzoor Hussain, Muhammad Kashif Riaz Khan

“…Morphological traits, including root and shoot length, fresh and dry root, and shoot weights, were adversely affected by heat stress. Chlorophyll contents declined significantly, indicating impaired and compromised photosynthetic efficiency. …”
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Bioinformatics Analysis for Identifying Differentially Expressed MicroRNAs Derived from Plasma Exosomes Associated with Radiotherapy Resistance in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer by Lirong Zeng, Guilin Zeng, Zhong Ye

“…By assessing the expression and functional profile of DEmiRs in the plasma exosomes of NSCLC patients after radiotherapy, miR-92a-3p was identified as a promising target affecting radiotherapy outcomes through the Ras signaling pathway.…”
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Analysis of Electromagnetic Interference Effects of 5G Signals on Radio Altimeters by Zhaobin Duan, Ke Xu, Zhenyang Ma, Peng Wang

“…The simulation results indicate that 5G signals can induce nonlinear effects in the RF front-end circuit of the RA, leading to IF signal gain compression, thereby affecting the subsequent signal processing of RA receivers. …”
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French diplomats and the military on Soviet Russia and the balance of power in Central-Eastern Europe in 1922 by I. E. Magadeev

“…All this could help Moscow improve its international stance in the future, which would inevitably affect the balance of power in Europe. Under these circumstances, the French elites debated the prospects for the ‘normalization’ of the Bolshevik regime and its incorporation into the Versailles order. …”
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Effect of olive oil pomace applications at different irrigation levels on soil quality by Pelin Alaboz, Ahmet Ali Işildar, Bilge Batmaz, Satı Çağlar

“…It has been concluded that the application forms can affect the disintegration and decomposition process, and on the other hand, the use of plant yield and productivity parameters can make a significant contribution to determining the changes in the soil quality index.…”
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