From innovation to clinic: Emerging strategies harnessing electrically conductive polymers to enhance electrically stimulated peripheral nerve repair by Rajiv Borah, Daniel Diez Clarke, Jnanendra Upadhyay, Michael G. Monaghan

“…In this context, electrically conductive polymer (ECP)-based biomaterials offer unique advantages for nerve repair combining their flexibility, akin to traditional plastics, and mixed ionic-electronic conductivity, similar to ionically conductive nerve tissue, as well as their biocompatibility and ease of fabrication. …”
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Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and psychological factors as controllable predictors of academic self-efficacy after reforming a medical education system; the Egyptian Nationwide expe... by Ahmed Amir Samir, Ahmed Hussein Elamir, Mohamed Basyouni Helal, Yomna Goudy, Khaled Elbarbary, Mohamed El-Mezayen, Wesam Abo-Elenien, Ebtehal Hashem Abdelazim, Manar Alaa Mabrouk, the ASE-Egypt Group, Kerollos Abdelsayed

“…Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study across 30 Egyptian medical colleges using a validated electronic Arabic survey to evaluate sociodemographic, lifestyle behaviors, psychological factors, and ASE. …”
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Evaluation of the Yttrium Oxide Effect on Some Mechanical Properties of (Type III) Dental Stone by Najwah Yousuf Hameed, Fatima Kadhim Ghadeer, Maytham Jalil Fadheel

“…The control and experimental groups' mechanical parameters (surface hardness and compressive strength) were measured, and a Shore D hardness tester was used to indent the specimens. An electronic universal testing apparatus with computer control was used to conduct the compressive strength test. …”
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A scoping review of the residual barriers to skilled birth attendance in Ghana: A conceptual framework and a fish bone analysis. by Juliet Abredu, Catherine K Dwumfour, Boo Alipitio, Mawusi Alordey, Veronica Millicent Dzomeku, Sophie Witter

“…The aim of this study was to explore the residual barriers of SBA such as community- and health system-related factors affecting SBA in Ghana and to identify strategies for addressing them. An electronic search was done using PubMed, Popline, Science direct, BioMed Central, Scopus and Google scholar for peer reviewed articles as well as grey articles from other relevant sources, published between 200 and 2022 on community- and health system related factors influencing SBA in Ghana. …”
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Comprehensive multispectral and computational study of isoxazolidine derivative ‘ISoXD3’: Synthesis, spectral characteristics, DNA binding, and comparative effects of allyl and pro... by Ibrahim A. Alhagri, Siwar Ghannay, Norah A. Al-Suwailem, Rania Hussien Al-Ashwal, Sadeq M. AlHazmy, Sabri Messaoudi, Kaiss Aouadi

“…Additionally, substituting the propargyl group with an allyl group in ISoXD3 in ethanol decreases excited-state stabilization but increases fluorescence intensity due to reduced steric hindrance and enhanced electronic transitions. Transitions were studied using DFT. …”
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Muscarinic receptor agonists and positive allosteric modulators in animal models of psychosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 1 approve... by Spyridon Siafis, Johannes Schneider-Thoma, Alexandra Bannach-Brown, Oliver D. Howes, Virginia Chiocchia, Ulf Tölch, Natascha I. Drude, Sabine M. Hölter, Andrea de Bartolomeis, Anthony C. Vernon, Georgia Salanti, Sridhar Natesan, Stefan Leucht, Irene Bighelli, Sameer Jauhar, Ioannis Mantas, Josef Priller, Francesca Tinsdeall, Wulf-Peter Hansen, Fiona J. Ramage, Nobuyuki Nomura, Malcolm R. Macleod

“…We will identify eligible studies by searching multiple electronic databases. At least two independent reviewers will conduct the study selection and data extraction using prespecified forms and assess the risk of bias with the SYRCLE’s tool. …”
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The effectiveness of rural community health workers in improving health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Neema Kaseje, Meghna Ranganathan, Monica Magadi, Kevin Oria, Andy Haines

“…Methods We searched electronic databases for articles published from 2020 to 2023 describing rural CHW interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic in LMICs. …”
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Electro-Oxidation of Glycerol on Core–Shell M@Pt/C (M = Co, Ni, Sn) Catalysts in Alkaline Medium by Rudyere Nascimento Silva, Leandro Aparecido Pocrifka, Ermete Antolini, Raimundo Ribeiro Passos

“…Furthermore, Sn@Pt/C displayed remarkable poisoning tolerance attributed to a combined effect: a bifunctional mechanism driven by Sn oxides and an electronic effect within the PtSn alloy. These findings demonstrate the significant potential of core–shell M@Pt/C structures for designing highly active and poisoning-resistant electrocatalysts for glycerol oxidation. …”
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The use of artificial intelligence in induced pluripotent stem cell-based technology over 10-year period: A systematic scoping review. by Quan Duy Vo, Yukihiro Saito, Toshihiro Ida, Kazufumi Nakamura, Shinsuke Yuasa

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In December 2023, data were collected from three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct) to investigate the application of AI technology in iPSC processing.…”
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Role of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Management of Soft and Hard Tissue Periodontal Regeneration in Dentistry: Protocol for a Systematic Review by Unnati Shirbhate, Pavan Bajaj, Mayur Wanjari, Manoj Patil

“…MethodsWe will conduct an electronic search in the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Personal Identification Using Embedded Raspberry Pi-Based Face Recognition Systems by Sebastian Pecolt, Andrzej Błażejewski, Tomasz Królikowski, Igor Maciejewski, Kacper Gierula, Sebastian Glowinski

“…Facial recognition technology has significantly advanced in recent years, with promising applications in fields ranging from security to consumer electronics. Its importance extends beyond convenience, offering enhanced security measures for sensitive areas and seamless user experiences in everyday devices. …”
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Psychometric validation of the Cystic Fibrosis Impact Questionnaire (CF-IQ): A patient-reported outcome assessing impacts of cystic fibrosis. by Daniel Serrano, Alyssa Uzumcu, Maya Gerstein, Nicolai D Ayasse, Ella Engstrom, Frederick B Barnes, Charles Iaconangelo, Teja Thorat, Lisa J McGarry, Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus

“…In this noninterventional validation study, people with CF completed the 40-item CF-IQ and validating patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) via electronic diaries at enrollment (baseline) and at the 4-week follow-up. …”
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Plastic Bronchitis in Children: A Review of 55 Cases over a 10-Year Period by Xiaowen Chen, Shangzhi Wu, Zhanhang Huang, Yuneng Lin, Jiaxing Xu, Qingyun Xu, Dehui Chen

“…Demographic and clinical data were retrieved from electronic patient records. Results. A total of 55 patients, with a median age of 5.3 years, were eligible for the study. …”
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Risks of Autologous Abdominal Free Flap Breast Reconstruction in Patients With Elevated Body Mass Index by Nathaniel A. Teitler, MD, Courtney J. Doherty, BS, Madalyn R. Adams, MD, Anna A. Podber, MD, Peter M. Granger, MD, Kaeli K. Samson, MPH, MA, Sean C. Figy, MD, Shannon L. Wong, MD, Heidi H. Hon, MD

“…A cohort of 194 patients who underwent at least 1 DIEP flap was retrospectively analyzed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center utilizing electronic medical records. Patients who underwent DIEP flap breast reconstruction were organized into 5 categories using World Health Organization weight status by body mass index (BMI) obtained from the day of surgery. …”
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Fluctuations Driven by Multicomponent Pickup Ion Distributions in the Outer Heliosheath by Ameneh Mousavi, Vadim Roytershteyn, Federico Fraternale, Nikolai Pogorelov

“…The stability of a realistic multicomponent pickup ion (PUI) velocity distribution derived from a global model of neutral atoms in the heliosphere, which treats hydrogen and helium atoms self-consistently and includes equations for electrons and helium ions, is investigated using linear instability analysis and hybrid simulations. …”
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Near‐room‐temperature π‐conjugated nematic liquid crystals in molecules with a flexible seven‐membered ring structure by Riki Iwai, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Yuki Arakawa, Shunsuke Sasaki, Yuuto Iida, Kazunobu Igawa, Tsuneaki Sakurai, Satoshi Suzuki, Masatoshi Tokita, Junji Watanabe, Gen‐ichi Konishi

“…Recent advancements have extended the scope of NLC molecules to large calamitic π‐conjugated systems, which heralds prospects for novel applications that exploit their superior electronic or optical functionalities in, for example, electric field controlled fluorescence switch devices. …”
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Regenerative Potential of Granulation Tissue in Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Naiwen Tan, Maja Sabalic, Linh Nguyen, Francesco D’Aiuto

“…The aim of this research was to critically appraise the evidence on cellular components within granulation tissue in patients with periodontitis and its regenerative potential when compared to control healthy periodontal tissue. Methods. Electronic searches were conducted in five databases including CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source using a combination of MeSH terms and keywords up to 21 June 2022. …”
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Protective effect of resveratrol on retinal damage in glaucoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies by Feng Zhang, Feng Zhang, Tao Li, Junli Wan, Junli Wan, Lu Wang, Lu Wang, Wenmei Guo, Wenmei Guo, Yue Hu, Yue Hu, Hao Wang, Hao Wang, Wei Bian, Wei Bian

“…However, there is presently a dearth of relevant evidence available for comprehensive summarization.MethodsIn this study, we conducted an extensive search across 7 electronic databases, encompassing all pertinent animal studies for a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Quantum Mechanistic Studies of the Oxidation of Ethylene by Rhenium Oxo Complexes by Emmanuel Adu Fosu, Collins Obuah, Louis Hamenu, Albert Aniagyei, Michael Kojo Ainooson, Krishna K. Govender

“…Frontier Molecular Orbital calculations show electrons flow from the HOMO of ethylene to the LUMO of rhenium for all complexes studied except ReO4− where the reverse case occurs. …”
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Diagnostic performance of artificial intelligence in detection of renal cell carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahdi Gouravani, Mohammad Shahrabi Farahani, Mohammad Amin Salehi, Shayan Shojaei, Sina Mirakhori, Hamid Harandi, Soheil Mohammadi, Ramy R. Saleh

“…Materials and methods PubMed, Scopus, CENTRAL, and Embase electronic databases were systematically searched in November 2024 to identify studies that applied AI for the detection or classification of RCC. …”
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