The Importance of Physiochemical Processes in Decarbonisation Technology Applications Utilizing the Subsurface: A Review by Ieva Kaminskaite, Sandra Piazolo, Andy R. Emery, Nicholas Shaw, Quentin J. Fisher

“…The review identifies several key knowledge gaps that need to be filled to improve reservoir evaluation and performance prediction to be able to utilize the subsurface efficiently and sustainably. …”
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Cost-Sensitive Self-Paced Learning With Adaptive Regularization for Classification of Image Time Series by Hao Li, Jianzhao Li, Yue Zhao, Maoguo Gong, Yujing Zhang, Tongfei Liu

“…The key problem of the classification of image time series is how to transfer the already available knowledge on the source domain to the target domain. …”
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Phygitalization of educational technologies in Russia: directions, examples, problems by Andrey I. Kapterev

“…Within the framework of this direction, the main attention is paid to the following aspects: (a) the use of Internet resources for pedagogical purposes, (b) the structuring of the curriculum in accordance with the modular principle, (c) an increase in the amount of study time for solving practical problems, (d) presentation of knowledge in accordance with the level of success of passing the previous blocks of educational information by each student (individual learning paths), (e) evaluation of the effectiveness of learning outcomes. …”
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Exploring the dynamics of human resources apology in organizational communication by A. Rajabipoor Meybodi, M. Sabokro, A. Solhjoo, E. Hosseini, F. Forghani Elahabadi

“…The researched community comprises human resource managers with at least five years of beneficial work experience in the municipality and relevant knowledge of apology. Targeted sampling has been done based on the researcher’s considerations.                                                         …”
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Natural factors outweigh anthropogenic impact on aquatic phoD-harboring communities along Yangtze River basin by Lin Xu, Qian Mao, Chaonan Li, Bo Tu, Xiangzhen Li

“…This study aimed to address this knowledge gap by collecting phoD amplicon sequence data along the Yangtze River basin. …”
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Health promotion campaigns using social media: association rules mining and co-occurrence network analysis of Twitter hashtags by Atousa Ghahramani, Maria Prokofieva, Maximilian Pangratius de Courten

“…The study contributes to knowledge and practice by offering a structured and data-driven approach and providing practical guidance for public health practitioners, professionals, and organisations to optimise content, targeting, and messaging to reach and engage a broader audience with health-related information.…”
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Meta-analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Fire Acupuncture in Treatment of Ganglion Cyst by Yanan LIU, Yihong ZHOU, Xiaokang JIA, Lijin JI, Li ZHOU

“…Objective:To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of fire acupuncture in the treatment for ganglion cysts, and provide reference for clinical treatment.Methods:The databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), China Knowledge Network Database (CNKI), VIP Database (VIP) and Wanfang Database were searched by two independent evaluators to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about ganglion cyst treated with fire needle from the establishment time of the databases to January 31, 2019. …”
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Methodological framework for supporting phytochemical bioprospecting re-search: A case study on carrot (Daucus carota L.) crop by-products by Jaison Martínez-Saldarriaga, Juan Camilo Henao-Rojas, Diego Hernando Flórez-Martínez, Edith Marley Cadena-Chamorro, Diana Paola Yepes-Betancur

“…This involved the creation of scientific landscapes, trend maps and co-occurrence networks, intending to explore the potential of carrot crop by-products, their applicability in generating new knowledge, and their utilization in the industry. This approach facilitated the identification of emerging trends in scientific research, providing a comprehensive view of commercial and industrial areas of interest, with a focus on circular economic principles. …”
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Seasonally Dependent Daytime and Nighttime Formation of Oxalic Acid Vapor and Particulate Oxalate in Tropical Coastal and Marine Atmospheres by Le Yan, Yating Gao, Dihui Chen, Lei Sun, Yang Gao, Huiwang Gao, Xiaohong Yao

“…However, most observational studies have focused on particulate oxalate, leaving a significant knowledge gap on oxalic acid vapor. This study investigated the concentrations and formation of oxalic acid vapor and oxalate in PM_2.5 at a rural tropical coastal island site in south China across different seasons, based on semi-continuous measurements using an Ambient Ion Monitor-Ion Chromatograph (AIM-IC) system. …”
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Students’ attitudes toward euthanasia and abortion: a cross-cultural study in three Mediterranean countries by Ivana Tutić Grokša, Ana Depope, Tijana Trako Poljak, Igor Eterović, Toni Buterin, Robert Doričić, Mariana Gensabella, Maria Laura Giacobello, Josip Guć, Eleni Kalokairinou, Željko Kaluđerović, Iva Rinčić, Ivana Zagorac, Miltiadis Vantsos, Amir Muzur

“…Conclusion The results provided an insight into students’ attitudes towards abortion and euthanasia. Knowledge of the attitudes of these future experts can be valuable for the discussion of these issues. …”
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Impact of Psychosocial and Palliative Care Training on Nurses’ Competences and Care of Patients With Cancer in Cameroon: Protocol for Quasi-Experimental Study by Nahyeni Bassah, Nicholas Tendongfor, Bachi-Ayukokang Ebob-Anya, Vivian A E Eta, Malika Esembeson, Ndzi Eric Ngah, Salisu Ango Abdul-Rahim

“…ObjectiveThis study describes a protocol for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a psychosocial oncology and palliative care course on Cameroonian practicing nurses’ knowledge, self-perceived competence, and confidence in palliative and psychosocial oncology care provision for patients with cancer. …”
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The role of hospital pharmacists in supporting the appropriate and safe use of CGT/ATMPs: a scoping review of current insights by Junnan Shi, Xianwen Chen, Hao Hu, Carolina Oi Lam Ung

“…Common pharmacist-led interventions centered on medicine administration, prescribing, and monitoring of medicines use, resulting in significant improvement in patient adherence, satisfaction and knowledge. Of 26 studies, the perspectives assuming their roles in CGT/ATMPs management were categorized when patients receiving ATMPs (n = 2), HSCT and cellular-based therapy (n = 12), gene therapy (n = 6), and the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy (n = 6), mainly covering procurement, influences on prescribing, preparation and delivery, administration, monitoring of medicines use, human resources, training and development. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementing person-centred dementia care in long-term care facilities in Western and Asian countries: a scoping review by Xin Guan, A-min Duan, Gong-kai Xin, Gong-kai Xin, Jan Oyebode, Yu Liu

“…Barriers and facilitators were grouped under four high level themes: Nursing and care staff factors, people living with dementia and family factors, organizational factors, and resource factors. Inadequate knowledge of person-centred care, staffing shortages, time constraints, and low wages were the principal barriers to implementing person-centred dementia care in both Western and Asian countries.ConclusionsThe findings indicate that staff encounter numerous obstacles and needs in implementing person-centred care for people living with dementia in long-term care settings. …”
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Dimensions of suffering and the need for palliative care: experiences and expectations of patients living with cancer and diabetes and their caregivers in Mexico – a qualitative st... by Svetlana V Doubova, Ingrid Patricia Martinez-Vega, Felicia Knaul, Afsan Bhadelia, Diana Pérez-Moran, Nancy García-Cervantes

“…Participants lacked knowledge of palliative care. They expressed the importance of relief from suffering, viewing it as the health sector’s responsibility and requesting more humane, personalised care and access to medicines and pain clinics.Conclusions The multifaceted nature of SHS highlights the health system’s responsibility to provide high-quality palliative care. …”
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First Detection and Genomic Characterization of Linezolid-Resistant <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> Clinical Isolates in Bulgaria by Tanya V. Strateva, Preslava Hristova, Temenuga J. Stoeva, Hristina Hitkova, Slavil Peykov

“…Phylogenomic analysis revealed that Efs2503-bg and Efs966-bg are genetically distinct, with a difference of 12,051 single-nucleotide polymorphisms. To our knowledge, this is the first report of linezolid-resistant enterococci in Bulgaria. …”
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Time Course of Upper Limb Function in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Five-Year Follow-Up Study by Katrijn Klingels, Sarah Meyer, Lisa Mailleux, Cristina Simon-Martinez, Jasmine Hoskens, Elegast Monbaliu, Geert Verheyden, Geert Verbeke, Guy Molenaers, Els Ortibus, Hilde Feys

“…Knowledge on long-term evolution of upper limb function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) is scarce. …”
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Need to clamp indwelling urinary catheters before removal after different durations: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaoyan Fan, Sumin Ma, Jiayi Gu

“…Objective This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of bladder training by clamping on bladder urethral function in patients with indwelling urinary catheters used for different durations.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources The UpToDate, Cochrane Library, OVID, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, CINAHL and Embase were screened from 1 January 2000 to 28 February 2022.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-experimental designs comparing the efficacy of bladder training in patients with an indwelling urinary catheter by clamping or free drainage before urinary catheter removal were published in English or Chinese.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently extracted the data and assessed the quality of studies. …”
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Impact of driver licensing renewal policies on older driver crash involvement and injury rates in 13 states, 2000–2019 by Cara J. Hamann, Jonathan A. Davis, Gilsu Pae, Motao Zhu, Gregory H. Shill, Brian Tefft, Joseph E. Cavanaugh

“…Main exposures included six license renewal policies: renewal period, in-person renewal frequency, vision testing, knowledge testing, on-road drive testing, and mandatory physician reporting. …”
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Expert consensus on the benefits of neuraminidase in conventional influenza vaccines: a Delphi study by John Youhanna, Joan Puig-Barberà, Matthew S. Miller, Deborah Molrine, Monica Hadi, Shweta Bapat, Ike Iheanacho, Sophie Dodman, Tsion Fikre, Paul Swinburn, ADD-NA (Adding Neuraminidase) Delphi panel

“…The experts identified several knowledge gaps concerning heterologous cross-reactivity of vaccine-induced anti-NA antibodies, correlations between anti-NA titres and reduced transmission or infection risks, and differences in anti-NA responses to seasonal influenza vaccines. …”
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Rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia: a systematic review of green water management pathways to improve water and food security by Ermias Teferi, Ermias Teferi, Tibebu Kassawmar, Tibebu Kassawmar, Woldeamlak Bewket, Woldeamlak Bewket, Gete Zeleke, Gebiaw T. Ayele, Greg O’Donnell, Claire Walsh

“…This paper presents a synthesis of available evidence, identify knowledge gaps, and make a state-of-the-art synthesis on green water management in Ethiopia. …”
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