Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Transanal Irrigation for Managing Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Japan by Atsushi Sengoku, Shinichi Noto, Masashi Nomi, Anton Emmanuel, Tatsunori Murata, Toshiki Mimura

“…**Background:** Neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) is a common sequela in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients. …”
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Becoming Charles Darwin: Travel Experiences, Personal Writings, and the Genesis of a Method by Shadia Uteem

“…His impressions of the overwhelming diversity yet commonness of all life forms moulded the manners he explained, questioned, and answered science. …”
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia Requiring Hospitalization among French Guianese Children by Alexandre Cannesson, Narcisse Elenga

“…The burden of hospitalization for children with community-acquired pneumonia was highest among less than 2 years, in whom respiratory viruses were the most commonly detected causes of pneumonia. The share of vaccine-preventable diseases (S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, and influenza) remains high. …”
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Foliage est-il à leaves ce que jewellery est à jewels ? Etude de rapports entre dénombrables au pluriel et indénombrables singuliers by Laure Gardelle

“…Like the nouns that denote aggregates of heterogeneous units, nouns of the foliage type exist because they foreground the common function of the units, to the detriment of their individuality.Foliage type nouns differ from nouns that denote heterogeneous aggregates in one major respect, beyond the lack of heterogeneity: the units are construed as being fixed on a support (typically a branch, or branches, for foliage). …”
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Role of magnetic resonance imaging in assessment of relationship between intercondylar notch parameters and anterior cruciate ligament injuries by Nadine Hamdy Abdel Reheem, Ali Abdel Karim Farahat, Ihab Badawi, Rim Bastawi

“…Abstract Background The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is regarded as the primary stabilizer of the knee joint, and it is commonly injured. Anatomical features are thought to be the root causes of ACL tears. …”
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Fire Hazards Caused by Equipment Used in Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Prescriptive vs. Goal-Oriented Legislation by Dejan Brkić

“…This article also reviews achievements in safety through the efforts of regulatory authorities, industry collaborations, technical standards, and risk assessments, with particular attention given to the status of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs). Contrary to common belief, the most frequent types of accidents are not those involving a fire/explosion caused by the failure of the Blowout Preventer (BOP) after a well problem has already started. …”
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Acquired Elliptocytosis as a Manifestation of Myelodysplastic Syndrome Associated with Deletion of Chromosome 20q by Sukesh Manthri, Naresh K. Vasireddy, Sindhura Bandaru, Swati Pathak

“…Elliptocytosis is commonly seen as a hereditary condition. We present a case of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) del(q20) variant with concomitant acquired elliptocytosis. …”
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Delayed Speech in Children as a Symptom; Socio-demographic Features and Accompanying Clinical Diagnosis by Damla Eyuboglu, Murat Eyuboglu

“…Delayed speech is a common clinical sign in children, and its prevalence has been determined to be 315%. …”
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Breeding for disease resilience: opportunities to manage polymicrobial challenge and improve commercial performance in the pig industry by Xuechun Bai, Graham S. Plastow

“…Abstract Disease resilience, defined as an animal’s ability to maintain productive performance in the face of infection, provides opportunities to manage the polymicrobial challenge common in pig production. Disease resilience can deliver a number of benefits, including more sustainable production as well as improved animal health and the potential for reduced antimicrobial use. …”
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Breast Cancer Treatment Practices in Elderly Women in a Community Hospital by Hua Wang, Awinder P. Singh, Serena A. St. Luce, Alan R. Go

“…Adjuvant therapies were frequently excluded, with only hormonal therapy being the most commonly used. Overall five-year survival is significantly worse in patients ≥80 years with breast cancer.…”
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Essence of contracts concluded for implementing corporate investment by O. Ye. Kukhariev

“…Such contracts are not united by a common subject matter, which is determined by a specific type of investment contract (asset management actions, a share in the authorized (joint) capital of a business entity, etc.). …”
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Correlation between the Systemic Immunoinflammatory Index and Platelet–Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Adenomyosis by Yan Dong, YaHui Chen, YaNan Wang, Lin Wang, Yan Zhou, Mei Xue, Lin Sun

“…The systemic immunoinflammatory index (SII) and the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are commonly available biomarkers of inflammation. However, evidence of the relationship between SII and PLR in patients with adenomyosis is limited. …”
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REVISIT OF BAKASI PENISULA NIGERIA CAMEROUN RESOURCE CONFLICT by ODE AGI OKO, AWUDU SHEKARAU MASA-IBI

“…It was established that the Nigerian state administered the areas commonly known as Bekasi peninsular which falls along the borders between Nigeria and Cameroun for decades peacefully. …”
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HTA and Reimbursement Status of Metastatic Hormone‑Sensitive Prostate Cancer, Non-Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer, and Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Canc... by Goran Bencina, Elina Petrova, Demet Sönmez, Sonia Matos Pereira, Ioannis Dimitriadis, Stina Salomonsson

“…**Background:** Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, with up to one-third of men being diagnosed in their lifetime. …”
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The Emergence of Formalized Educational Leadership in Higher Education by Diane Symbaluk, Tiffany Potter, Brad Jackson, David M. Andrews

“…Our national review identified several categories of activities commonly cited as examples of educational leadership, including significant forms of curricular development, formal leadership initiatives, the dissemination of public forms of teaching-related research or teaching-based resources, engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the carrying out of various forms of mentorship. …”
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Nutritional and Biological Evaluation of Leaves of Mangifera indica from Mauritius by S. Jhaumeer Laulloo, M. G. Bhowon, S. Soyfoo, L. S. Chua

“…The calcium content (2.15%) was above the normal required range, while the phosphorus content (0.12%) and crude protein content (13.60%) were within the normal required range of common fodders. The phytochemical results showed the presence of saponins, alkaloids, phenols, tannins, and flavonoids in the crude, EtOAC, and MeOH extracts. …”
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Characteristics and Emerging Trends in International City Negotiations by M. I. Kolykhalov

“…At the international level, there are several specialized institutions and mechanisms that allow cities to coordinate their positions and develop common approaches. These include the World Association of United Cities and Local Authorities, the World Assembly of Local and Regional Authorities, and the Metropolis Association. …”
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The Construction of Smart Chinese Medicine Cloud Health Platform Based on Deep Neural Networks by Yaofeng Miao, Yuan Zhou

“…The average management quality of a smart TCM health cloud platform based on deep neural networks was 81.1, and the average management quality of a common TCM cloud health platform was 75. The efficiency of the smart Chinese medicine cloud health platform based on deep neural networks was relatively stable, with an average of 84%. …”
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS by С.Э. Асанова, Ф.С. Карагусов, А.А. Нукушева, А.К. Джангабулова, Т.Э. Воронова

“…Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the experience of various countries in mediation, including the USA, Germany, Austria, India, and China, which allows us to identify common principles and features of the application of mediation in different legal systems. …”
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Comparison of molecular analysis results determined by next-generation sequencing to immunohistochemical indicators and clinicopathological parameters in prostate adenocarcinomas by Merve Çırak Balta, İbrahim Halil Erdoğdu, Esin Oktay, Nil Çulhac

“…Background: Prostate cancer is a common cancer in males, frequently leading to mortality. …”
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