The Addition of ROTEM Parameter Did Not Significantly Improve the Massive Transfusion Prediction in Severe Trauma Patients by Dongyup Baik, Seok-Ran Yeom, Sung-Wook Park, Youngmo Cho, Wook Tae Yang, Hoon Kwon, Jae Il Lee, Jun-Kyeung Ko, Hyuk Jin Choi, Up Huh, Tae Sik Goh, Chan-Hee Song, Lee Hwangbo, Il Jae Wang

“…Rotational thrombelastometry (ROTEM) has been used to evaluate the coagulation state, predict transfusion, and optimize hemostatic management in trauma patients. However, there were limited studies on whether the prediction value could be improved by adding the ROTEM parameter to the prediction model for in-hospital mortality and massive transfusion (MT) in trauma patients. …”
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Optimizing the Supply Chain for Recycling Electric Vehicle NMC Batteries by Fransisca Indraningsih Kasy, Muhammad Hisjam, Wakhid Ahmad Jauhari, Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan

“…It is building a contribution to a sustainable electric vehicle battery management system by reducing the dependence on demand for new materials from mining and analyzing the sustainability of the NMC electric vehicle battery recycling process.…”
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Associations between heavy metal exposure and vascular age: a large cross-sectional study by Yuntao Feng, Chengxing Liu, Litang Huang, Jun Qian, Na Li, Hongwei Tan, Xuebo Liu

“…The findings underscore the importance of considering sex-specific responses and interventions measures in cardiovascular risk assessments and managements. Further research is needed to validate these findings and to develop more precise public health strategies targeting environmental risks. …”
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Atypical HPV Typing: Detection of Genital-Associated HPV Type 6 in Verruca Vulgaris of the Hands and Feet in an HIV-Positive Patient by Achdiat PA, Larasati R, Hidayah RMN, Avriyanti E, Usman HA, Maharani RH

“…Therefore, accurately identifying HPV types through PCR testing in immunocompromised patients is essential for appropriate clinical management and monitoring.Keywords: verruca vulgaris, human papillomavirus type 6, human immunodeficiency virus, genotyping, polymerase chain reaction…”
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The effects of low-carbohydrate diet on glucose and lipid metabolism in overweight or obese patients with T2DM: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Wende Tian, Shuyu Cao, Yongxin Guan, Zihao Zhang, Qiyu Liu, Jianqing Ju, Ruixi Xi, Ruina Bai

“…Weight loss, reduced BMI, lower diastolic blood pressure, and decreased waist circumference were additional benefits.ConclusionLow-carbohydrate diets may enhance glycemic control and lipid profiles in overweight or obese T2DM patients, warranting consideration in T2DM management. However, the variability in diet definitions and methodologies underscores the necessity for further research to standardize dietary guidelines and evaluate long-term effects.…”
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GOVERNANCE TOKENS IN THE CONCEPT OF ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT by Oleksii Dotsenko, Marko Zelenskyi

“…Governance tokens are defined as a form of cryptocurrency that gives holders the ability to influence the decision-making, management, devel­opment, and ecosystem of a particular blockchain project or decentralized platform. …”
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Prevalence and Distribution of Nonsyndromic Dental Anomalies in Children in Eastern Saudi Arabia: A Radiographic Study by Eman A. Bakhurji, Fatima Aldossary, Jood Aljarbo, Fatimah AlMuhammadi, Maysaa Alghamdi, Muhammad Ashraf Nazir

“…The study findings may guide dental practitioners to better diagnose and manage children with dental anomalies in eastern Saudi Arabia.…”
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Damage symptoms, development, and reproductive performance of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on fodder maize and cob by Hend O. Mohamed, Hassan F. Dahi, Azza A. Awad, Walaa E. Gamil, Bassam F. Fahmy

“…The results of this study could play a significant role in predicting the damage and reproductive performance of FAW in maize fields during their developmental growth, which will further help in developing effective integrated management techniques against this pest.…”
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Electricity Theft Detection Using Machine Learning in Traditional Meter Postpaid Residential Customers: A Case Study on State Electricity Company (PLN) Indonesia by Alief Pascal Taruna, Galih Arisona, Dwi Irwanto, Arif Bijak Bestari, Wildan Juniawan

“…Electricity theft is a major challenge for PT PLN (Persero), particularly in managing 27 million postpaid customers, most of whom still use traditional meters. …”
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Assessing the effects of diabetes mellitus on the monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio and the QuantiFERON-TB gold plus assays for tuberculosis treatment monitoring: a prospective cohort s... by Paulo Ranaivomanana, Arimanitra Razafimahefa, Mame Ndiaye, Crisca Razafimahatratra, Haja Ramamonjisoa, Perlinot Herindrainy, Mamy Raherison, Antso Hasina Raherinandrasana, Julio Rakotonirina, Jonathan Hoffmann, Rila Ratovoson, Niaina Rakotosamimanana

“…QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-P), white blood cell count (WBC) assays and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) reflect the inflammatory reactions associated with TB and offer the potential to monitor TB treatment to allow a better management of the disease. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of DM on the respective performances of QFT-P and WBC assays in their capacities to monitor the treatment of drug-sensitive pulmonary TB (TBP). …”
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Influence of intravenous lidocaine infusion on haemodynamic response to tracheal intubation and metabolic-hormonal responses during laparoscopic procedures in children: a randomise... by Maciej Kaszyński, Alicja Kuczerowska, Justyna Pietrzyk, Piotr Sawicki, Paweł Witt, Barbara Stankiewicz, Marek Darowski, Izabela Pągowska-Klimek

“…Abstract Background Lidocaine, a widely used local anaesthetic, also serves as an adjuvant in pain management. However, its use in children is off-label. …”
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Developing a core outcome set for interventions in people with mild cognitive impairment: study protocol by Angus G K McNair, Nicholas Turner, Alan Richardson, Elizabeth Coulthard, Jemima Dooley, Julie Clayton, Sam Harding, Sarah Rudd, Victoria Grace Gabb, Winsome Barrett-Muir, Natalie Woodward, Sophie Alderman, Joseph Webb

“…Introduction There is no standardised national guidance on clinical management for people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and therapeutic interventions are limited. …”
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Medialization of shaft of humerus to provide medial buttress and prevent varus collapse in 3- and 4-part proximal humerus fractures: review of the surgical technique by Srinivas Kasha, MS(Ortho), Ranjith Kumar Yalamanchili, MS(Ortho), G.P.R.K. Rohit, MS(Ortho), Suresh Krishna Lokayah, MS(Ortho), Varun Kulkarni, MBBS

“…Hypothesis: Proximal humerus fractures present a treatment challenge due to varied fracture configurations and a lack of consensus on optimal management. Locking plate designs offer promising solutions, yet technical guidelines for successful outcomes remain elusive. …”
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Longitudinal non-targeted metabolomic profiling of urine samples for monitoring of kidney transplantation patients by Ihsan Yozgat, Ulkem Cakır, Muhittin Abdulkadir Serdar, Sevgi Sahin, Osman Ugur Sezerman, Emirhan Nemutlu, Ahmet Tarik Baykal, Mustafa Serteser

“…In conclusion, the models developed in the early stages may offer potential benefits in the management of kidney transplant patients.…”
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High performance of a low input, mixed western Australian farming system: public policy implications from the case of Tolga farm by Bradley Plunkett, Daniel Roberts, Sudarshan Kharel, Kevin Foster, Tim Overheu, Brendon Savage

“…This includes use of phase rotations with legume (subclover) pastures tended as a crop, minimal, but necessary synthetic fertilisers and chemicals, supplementary nutritional packages for pastures, animals, and soils, supplementing chemical control with nutrition and grazing management where possible, corrective liming to address soil acidity, and using deep rooted tillage radish to recycle sub soil nutrients, promote root biomass to reduce the impact of soil compaction and possibly, reduce enteric methane emissions. …”
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Influence of long-term supplementation of a formulated botanical blend on growth performance and carcass traits in feedlot steers by Thiago Lauro Maia Ribeiro, Becca B. Grimes Francis, Erin R. DeHaan, Cassidy R. Ross, Justin J. Delver, Forest L. Francis, Jeff S. Heldt, Emma H. Wall, Warren C. Rusche, Zachary K. Smith

“…Steers were fed twice daily, and bunks were managed according to a slick bunk system. Results There were no differences (p≥0.10) in any growth performance outcomes from d 1 to 35, 36 to 70, or 71 to 98. …”
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Confronting the anxiety of Generation Z: electroacupuncture therapy regulates oxidative stress and microglia activity in amygdala-basolateral of socially isolated mice by Tong Yin, Junyun Yuan, Lu Liu, Yinxin Wang, Yuanfang Lin, Kangwen Ming, Hang Lv

“…These findings provide new insights into the cellular mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of EA, highlighting the potential for non-pharmacological strategies in the management of anxiety disorders and paving the way for future research aimed at improving clinical outcomes for individuals suffering from anxiety.…”
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Effects of “Grain for Green” program on soil hydraulic properties: A meta-analysis by Jiao Yang, Huan Ma, Rongfei Zhang, Wei Ji

“…This study suggests the GGP implementation caused soil hydrologic functions improving, and provide useful knowledge for ecological restoration practices and management.…”
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Multiple rare abdominal aortic branch variations in the case of a centenarian woman. Case report and review of the literature by Michela Vincis, Claire Lewis, Denis Barry, Marcello Trucas

“…Background: Anatomical variations of the abdominal aorta are crucial when considering the success of clinical procedures including diagnostic imaging, oncologic resections, organ transplantations, laparoscopic surgeries, management of penetrating abdominal injuries, and interventional radiological procedures. …”
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Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Tinnitus Cognitions Questionnaire by Maryam Sadeghijam, Sahand Rahimi Pour, Zeinab Hasanpour, Iman Hamraz

“… Background and Aim: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the only evidence-based and method for tinnitus management. To assess a patient’s progress during and after CBT, an assessment tool such as a questionnaire is needed. …”
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