Granule-State Intelligent Mathematics for Analyzing Unseen Risks by Chong-fu Huang, Yun-dong Huang

“…In this paper, we for the first time propose granule-state intelligent mathematics (GSIM) based on granules and states as basic elements. "Concept", "Knowledge", and "Consciousness" are referred to as granules in thinking activities. …”
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Screening and outcomes of co-occurring traumatic brain injury among people with spinal cord injury: a scoping review by Deborah L. Snell, Phoebe Wynands, Jennifer Dunn, Joanne Nunnerley, Alice Theadom

“…Objective: To map existing knowledge on screening and rehabilitation outcomes for co-occurring traumatic brain injury among people with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). …”
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First report of ivermectin resistance in natural infected Foals by Parascaris spp. in Tiaret, Algeria by Ammar Selles Sidi Mohammed, Ait Amrane Amar, Kouidri Mokhtaria, Belhamiti Belkacem Tahar, Belmedjahad Mustapha, Bouchentouf Keltoum, Kadi Marwa, Mihoubi Amel

“…This disease is considered as the most pathogenic parasitosis of young horses. In Algeria, no knowledge of the resistance of Parascaris spp. to Ivermectin is published. …”
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Estimation of the size, density, and demographic distribution of the UK pet dog population in 2019 by Kirsten M. McMillan, Xavier A. Harrison, David C. Wong, Melissa M. Upjohn, Robert M. Christley, Rachel A. Casey

“…Abstract There is limited knowledge about the size of the UK dog population. …”
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Molecular Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of the alkB Gene in Klebsiella oxytoca Strains Isolated from the Gut of Tenebrio molitor by Tsitsi Lynn Mupamhadzi, Oleen Machona, Farisai Chidzwondo, Rumbidzai Mangoyi

“…The alkB gene sequence identical to fourteen alkB gene sequences derived from Actinobacteria whole genome was detected in Klebsiella oxytoca for the first time to the best of our knowledge. The novel nucleotide sequence was published in the NCBI database under accession number OP959069. …”
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Entrepreneurial opportunity decisions under uncertainty: Recognizing the complementing role of personality traits and cognitive skills by Emmanuel Kwasi Mensah, Lawrence Adu Asamoah, Vahid Jafari-Sadeghi

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A scoping review on the use of traditional medicine and oral health in Africa. by Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Mobolaji Timothy Olagunju, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Omolola Titilayo Alade

“…<h4>Background</h4>This review aimed to chart the landscape of literature concerning the precise applications of traditional medicine in managing specific oral diseases and, in doing so, to pinpoint knowledge gaps surrounding the use of traditional medicine for oral disease management in the African context.…”
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Research status of care experience and needs of family caregivers on gastrointestinal cancer patients (消化道肿瘤患者家庭照护者照护体验及需求研究现状) by SU Hongxia (苏红霞), YAN Wanhua (颜琬华)

“…The care experience of family caregivers of patients with gastrointestinal cancer mainly included three aspects: overloaded psychological load, decreased physiological function and limited social function; the needs of caregivers were mainly concentrated in the thirst for knowledge and skills in the care of patients with digestive tract cancer and the need for emotional and social support. …”
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Sulfur partitioning between aqueous fluids and felsic melts at high pressures: Implications for sulfur migration in subduction zones by Lanqin Li, Xingcheng Liu, Ting Xu, Xiaolin Xiong, Jintuan Wang, Li Li

“…Despite its importance, the partitioning of S between aqueous fluids and silicate melts under the conditions of subduction zone, critical for magma generation and evolution, remains poorly understood. To address this knowledge gap, we performed piston-cylinder experiments at a temperature of 950 ℃ and pressures of 1 and 2 GPa, investigating the effects of various parameters including oxygen fugacity, melt composition, fluid composition (salinity) and pressure on S partitioning between aqueous fluid and silicate melt (DS fluid/melt). …”
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Acute Glomerulonephritis in a Child with Chlamydia pneumoniae Infection: A Case Report by Giovanna Vitaliti, Raffaele Falsaperla, Leandra Giunta, Giuseppina Spataro, Venerando Rapisarda, Mario Velardita, Giuseppe Nunnari, Piero Pavone

“…Herein we report a case of a 3-year-old child who developed an acute glomerulonephritis that was chronologically, clinically, and biologically related to a previous Chlamydia pneumoniae infection. On our knowledge, in the literature it is the youngest patient with renal involvement during course of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection ever reported. …”
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Autologous Blood Transfusion after Local Infiltration Analgesia with Ropivacaine in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty by Torben Breindahl, Ole Simonsen, Peter Hindersson, Bjarne Brødsgaard Dencker, Mogens Brouw Jørgensen, Sten Rasmussen

“…To study the safety of autotransfusion following local infiltration analgesia (LIA) with ropivacaine. Background. Knowledge of blood concentrations of ropivacaine after LIA and autotransfusion is crucial. …”
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Integrating Pull Request Comment Analysis and Developer Profiles for Expertise-Based Recommendations in Global Software Development by Sara Zamir, Abdul Rehman, Hufsa Mohsin, Elif Zamir, Assad Abbas, Fuad A. M. Al-Yarimi

“…The complexity of this problem arises from the required combination of the developer&#x2019;s level of technical expertise, domain knowledge, and the extent to which they possess the collaborative skills necessary for a successful project. …”
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Primary Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Liver in a Patient with Sjogren Syndrome by Vadim Gorodetskiy, Wolfram Klapper, Natalya Probatova, Vladimir Vasilyev

“…Primary hepatic lymphomas are extremely rare, and previously only low-grade hepatic lymphomas have been described in SS. To our knowledge, the patient described here represents the first reported case of DLBCL with primary liver involvement in SS.…”
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Mechanisms and environmental factors shaping the ecosystem of brain macrophages by Silvia Penati, Simone Brioschi, Zhangying Cai, Claudia Z. Han, Claudia Z. Han, Marco Colonna, Marco Colonna

“…In this review, we outline current knowledge on ontogeny, phenotypic diversity, and the factors shaping the ecosystem of brain macrophages. …”
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Modelling Methodology as the Basis for Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Approach in the Training of Students of Pedagogical Specialties by E. A. Perminov, V. A. Testov

“…It is justified that interdisciplinary training, implemented on the basis of modelling methodology, is of fundamental importance in the formation of general-cultural scientific ideas among students and in their awareness of science as the ideal scientific knowledge. Various aspects of modernisation of teacher training based of modelling methodology are investigated. …”
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Global perspectives in acute and emergency general surgery in low and middle-income countries: a WSES project protocol for scoping review on global surgery by Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi, Arda Isik, Fausto Rosa, Diego Visconti, Taras Nechay, Sharfuddin Chowdhury, Abdourahmane Ndong, Tushar S. Mishra, Stefano Piero Bernardo Cioffi, Francesco Piscioneri, Edward C.T.H. Tan

“…PubMed, Scopus, Ovoid, Web of Science, Cochrane Central, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) database. The methodology will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Checklist. …”
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An Analysis of Factors Contributing to Cost Overruns in the Global Construction Industry by Ahmed Mohammed Abdelalim, Maram Salem, Mohamed Salem, Manal Al-Adwani, Mohamed Tantawy

“…The findings advance the knowledge of the dynamics of cost overruns and offer practical insights for enhancing cost management practices in the construction industry.…”
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Acne Vulgaris Management: A Review of First-Line and Advanced Pharmacological Treatments by Krzysztof Dobrzeniecki, Anna Zygmunt, Karolina Karoń, Łukasz Karoń, Patrycja Karnas-Bogacka

“…Brief description of the state of knowledge: Current treatment methods range from topical therapies (i.e. antibiotics and retinoids) for mild cases to systemic medications (i.e. antibiotics, retinoids, and hormonal) for moderate to severe acne. …”
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Experiences of healthcare professionals returning to work post breast cancer diagnosis in China: A descriptive qualitative study by Bijun Mao, Ya Shen, Yan Chen, Peihong Zhou, Yuping Pan

“…It implies that, for BC survivors, a combination of rich medical knowledge, a stable work environment, substantial income, and robust support from colleagues and superiors play a positive role in enhancing their adaptability post a breast cancer diagnosis. …”
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When is synthetic sufficient? Ethical considerations and alternatives in simulation-based ultrasound education by Andrea J. Doyle, Claire M. Condron

“…Resistance related to clinical relevance and preference for animal-based SBE is a persisting challenge that might be overcome through the development of clinically and anatomically relevant tissue-mimicking materials, like those previously developed for other applications such as quality assurance phantoms in diagnostic imaging. The involvement of knowledge or end-user engagement, along with evidence-based design solutions, is crucial to catalyse a paradigm shift in a discipline deeply entrenched in tradition. …”
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