First-time use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures in a cluster randomized trial: a qualitative study by Terese Solvoll Skåre, Tonje Lundeby, Jo Åsmund Lund, Marianne Jensen Hjermstad, May Helen Midtbust

“…Abstract Background Although there is clear evidence supporting the beneficial effects of regularly assessing patient-reported outcomes (PROs), the comprehensive integration of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) into routine cancer care remains limited. …”
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Tibial tubercle transfer SurgeRy and physiothErapy Versus physIotherapy only for chronic paTellofemorAL paIn: study protocol for a randomiSed controllEd trial (REVITALISE) by Myrthe P. F. van de Ven, Martin Ophey, Victor van de Graaf, Sebastiaan A. W. van de Groes, Marijn Sinkeldam, Charlotte H. W. Wijers, Sander Koëter

“…This study will generate level-1 evidence on the most effective treatment for chronic PFP, which can be integrated into the national guideline to aid orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists in their decision-making and ultimately improve our care for patients with chronic PFP. …”
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Development of High-performance Proton Transfer Reaction Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer by Chun-guang XIE, Ji-yang ZHANG, Tong YANG, Yu-liang HUANG, Shu-guang XIE, Hui ZHU, Jing-xuan SUN, Ping CHENG

“…Proton transfer reaction ionization is one of the typical methods of “soft” ionization techniques, which generally takes water and hydronium ions as parent ions, and the objects which have higher proton affinity than water can be ionized. By integrating an orthogonal-injection reflectron time-of-flight mass analyzer and a micro-channel plate detector, the instrument’s resolution and sensitivity are significantly enhanced，with the characteristics of high sensitivity, a wide mass detection range, a low detection limit, a wide linear range and little sample pretreatment. …”
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High Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Cloacal Enterococci and <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Free-Living Dalmatian and Great White Pelicans with Detection of Cefotaximase CTX-M-15 Pro... by Teresa Cardona-Cabrera, Sandra Martínez-Álvarez, Carmen González-Azcona, Carlos Javier Gijón-García, Olga Alexandrou, Giorgos Catsadorakis, Panagiotis Azmanis, Carmen Torres, Ursula Höfle

“…This high-risk clone needs further investigation to elucidate its primary sources and address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance from an integrated “One Health” perspective. Furthermore, it is imperative to study the potential impacts of ESBL-<i>E. coli</i> on the endangered DP further.…”
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 Increasing the resolution of malaria early warning systems for use by local health actors by Michelle V. Evans, Felana A. Ihantamalala, Mauricianot Randriamihaja, Vincent Herbreteau, Christophe Révillion, Thibault Catry, Eric Delaitre, Matthew H. Bonds, Benjamin Roche, Ezra Mitsinjoniala, Fiainamirindra A. Ralaivavikoa, Bénédicte Razafinjato, Oméga Raobela, Andres Garchitorena

“…The model was then integrated into an automated workflow with environmental data updated monthly to create a continuously updating MEWS capable of predicting malaria cases up to three months in advance at the village-level. …”
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Sustainability index analysis of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) cultivation from food waste substrate by A.D. Santoso, T. Handayani, R.A. Nugroho, A.I. Yanuar, N. Nadirah, E.S. Rohaeni, E. Widjaja, M.A.M. Oktaufik, U. Ayuningtyas, Y.P. Erlambang, R. Herdioso, M.N. Rofiq, R. Hutapea, A.L. Sihombing, B. Rustianto, I.M.A.D Susila, D. Irawan, D. Iskandar, S. Indrijarso, G.D. Widiarta

“…Therefore, study should be encouraged to effectively integrate black soldier fly biomass as a value-added component in an ideal environmental, social, economic, and technical system. …”
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Evolution of phase composition and luminescent characteristics of the La1-x-ySmxCayVO4-δ nanocrystalline phosphor by S.G. Nedilko, O. Chukova, A. Dorofieieva, S.A. Nedilko, V. Shcherbatskyi, T. Voitenko, M. Etter, H.S. Rahimi Mosafer, W. Paszkowicz, Y. Zhydachevskyy, A. Suchocki

“…It was found that the changes of the Rlum = I(III)/I(I), where I(III) and I(I) are the integrated intensities of the corresponding groups of lines, can be related to the phase composition of the La1-x-ySmxCayVO4-δ compounds. …”
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Challenges and Strategies Adopted for Remote Teaching of Biochemistry During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Tatiane Iembo, Helena Landim Gonçalves Cristóvão, Emerson Roberto dos Santos, André Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão, Nathália Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão, Cíntia Canato Martins, Natália Almeida de Arnaldo Silva Rodrigues Castro, Fernando Nestor Facio Júnior, Antônio Hélio Oliani, Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Doroteia Rossi Silva Souza, Júlio César André

“…Moreover, it will offer perspectives from students and educators on the implemented activities, with the intention of integrating them as supplementary methods to boost student participation, and thereby, improve learning outcomes and skill development. …”
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Preventing water pollution using importance-performance analysis and terrain analysis by L. Sulistyowati, N. Andareswari, F. Afrianto, A. Rais, M.F. Hafa, D. Darwiyati, A.L. Ginting

“…When terrain analysis in hydrology is combined with participatory community information, it can provide valuable insights into water pollution and help prioritize remediation efforts. Integrating local knowledge with scientific data can improve decision-making and increase the effectiveness of water management strategies.METHODS: The methodological approach employed in this study included importance-performance analysis to determine priority problems in Batu City and terrain analysis as a hydrological analysis to determine the pollutant area in the Brantas watershed. …”
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Towards water-conscious green hydrogen and methanol production: A techno-economic review by Henrik Wenzel, Gian Müller, Freia Harzendorf, Thomas Schöb, Felix Kullmann, Jann Michael Weinand, Detlef Stolten

“…Finally, we demonstrate the feasibility of the process chain from a techno-economic perspective and show a potential reduction in external heat demand of the DAC unit of up to 34% when integrated in the process chain. Broader context: To enable a sustainable and socially accepted hydrogen and methanol economy, it is crucial to prioritize green and water-conscious production. …”
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A novel cryopreservation solution for adipose tissue based on metformin by Yaping Deng, Xin Liu, Xichao Jian, Yan Zhang, Yinchi Hou, Suyun Hou, Fang Qi, Shune Xiao, Chengliang Deng

“…In vivo analysis revealed the highest tissue retention rate in the TGM group, with histological examination indicating robust structural integrity. Conclusion The TGM cryopreservation solution, containing metformin, greatly preserves adipose tissue, reduces apoptosis, and improves tissue retention rates. …”
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Linking the life stages of fish into a habitat-ecological flow assessment scheme under climate change and human activities by Yiming Zhang, Wensheng Wang, Siyi Yu

“…Limited research has integrated fish habitats with swimming ability and ecological preferences of fish at various life stages to assess the impacts of climate change and human activities. …”
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BRCA1 is involved in sustaining rapid antler growth possibly via balancing of the p53/endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathway by Qianqian Guo, Zhen Wang, Jiping Li, Chao Ma, Junjun Zheng, Hengxing Ba, Guokun Zhang, Chunyi Li

“…Rapid proliferation of cells over the site of damage is integral to the process of regeneration. However, even subtle mutations in proliferating cells may cause detrimental effects by eliciting abnormal differentiation. …”
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Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Prevention in Tanzania (CONCEPT) study: Cohort profile by Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Vibeke Rasch, Julius D Mwaiselage, Rachel Manongi, Patricia Swai, Chunsen Wu, Bariki Mchome, Johnson Katanga, Crispin Kahesa, Susanne Kjaer

“…At first follow-up, 438 (14.4%) were HR HPV positive and 30.4% of these were HIV positive.Future plans A second follow-up is underway (17 December 2018–October 2020). We plan to integrate our data with a previous cross-sectional HPV study from Tanzania to increase the power of our findings. …”
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The role of C-reactive protein in predicting all-cause mortality among Chinese arthritis patients: implications for public health education and promotion by Shuchao Ye, Damei Ye, Changyi Lin, Dongming Lu, Xuelan You, Chaoyan Xu, Yongyang Wu

“…Kaplan–Meier survival curves further confirmed that arthritis patients with CRP levels ≥3 mg/L faced a markedly higher mortality risk.ConclusionElevated CRP levels are strongly associated with increased all-cause mortality in arthritis patients, underscoring the importance of integrating CRP monitoring into public health education and promotion strategies. …”
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Validation of a data-driven motion-compensated PET brain image reconstruction algorithm in clinical patients using four radiotracers by Ole L. Munk, Anders B. Rodell, Patricia B. Danielsen, Josefine R. Madsen, Mie T. Sørensen, Niels Okkels, Jacob Horsager, Katrine B. Andersen, Per Borghammer, Joel Aanerud, Judson Jones, Inki Hong, Sven Zuehlsdorff

“…This study validates a data-driven motion-compensated (MoCo) PET brain image reconstruction algorithm that corrects head motion by integrating the detected motion frames and their associated rigid body transformations into the iterative image reconstruction. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on corticospinal tract regeneration from 2004 to 2024 by Saijilafu, Saijilafu, Ling-Chen Ye, Huanyi Li, Haokun Li, Xinyi Lin, Kehui Hu, Zekai Huang, Chimedragchaa Chimedtseren, Linjun Fang, Saijilahu, Ren-Jie Xu

“…A thorough keyword analysis revealed pivotal themes in the field, encompassing the optic nerve, gene expression, CST integrity and regeneration, diffusion tensor imaging, myelin-associated glycoproteins, inhibitors of neurite outgrowth, and methods of electrical and intracortical microstimulation.ConclusionThis investigation provides a bibliometric analysis of CST regeneration, underscoring the significant contribution of the United States to this field. …”
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Inflammation biomarkers and neurobehavioral performance in rural adolescentsKey PointsRelevance by Beemnet Amdemicael, Kun Yang, Briana N.C. Chronister, Caroline Mackey, Xin Tu, Sheila Gahagan, Danilo Martinez, Harvey Checkoway, David R. Jacobs, Jr., Jose Suarez-Torres, Suzi Hong, Jose R. Suarez-Lopez

“…In addition, using a robust analytic method to examine an association between a composite inflammatory variable integrating seven markers led to additional findings, including the domains of language and visuospatial processing. …”
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Smart blockchain-powered natural resource asset management and ecological governance countermeasures by Wende Huang, Yuan Han, Qiang Gu, Xiaolong Han, Tiansheng Gao

“…This study's contribution lies in providing new ideas and methods for ecological governance in Qinghai Province and other resource-based cities. By integrating BT, not only can the efficiency and effectiveness of ecological governance be enhanced, but it can also promote ecological civilization and social sustainability. …”
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Utilisation of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence tools among medical faculty in Uganda: a cross-sectional study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reserva... by Job Kuteesa, Faith Oguttu, Ian Guyton Munabi, Aloysius Gonzaga Mubuuke, Sarah Kiguli, Ritah Nantale, David Mukunya, Elizabeth Ajalo, Frank Kayemba, Jonathan Babuya, Kennedy Pangholi, Amelia Margaret Namiiro, Suzan Langoya Akuu, Steven Ekak, Ronald Tweheyo, Kirsten Nantongo, Brenda Nakitto, Milton W. Musaba, Joseph Luwaga Mpagi

“…Training on AI use in education, formal policies, and guidelines are needed to adequately prepare medical faculty for the integration of AI in medical education.…”
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