Immunological and autonomic profile of ischemic stroke in lowlands by Nargiza T. Chekeeva, Svetalana G. Shleifer, Bolot B. Kulov, Begimai B. Kadyrova, Asel T. Jusupova, Elena V. Andrianova

“…The results of this study can enhance the treatment of IS patients by incorporating HRV and immunological assessments into clinical practice. These methodologies are already implemented at the Angioneurology Department, City Clinical Hospital No. 1, Bishkek.…”
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Body image and attitudes toward cosmetic surgeries among female college students in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study by Ahmad M. Al-Bashaireh, Yousef Aljawarneh, Osama Alkouri, Foad Alzoughool, Amal Alhefeiti, Amnah Aldhuhoori, Amnah Al Kaabi, Aseilah Alkaabi, Fawzia Alnaqbi

“…The study emphasizes the need for future research endeavors to delve deeper into this subject matter using more robust research designs and methodologies. Moreover, a culturally tailored educational campaign is needed to enhance students' capacity for making informed decisions and instill a conscientious approach to personal health and aesthetic considerations.…”
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Performance of a hybrid capture-based target enrichment next-generation sequencing for the identification of respiratory pathogens and resistance-associated genes in patients with... by Wei-Yu Hsu, Ting-Wei Kao, Hsin-Ching Cho, Sheng-Yuan Ruan, Tai-Fen Lee, Yu-Tsung Huang, Jung-Yien Chien

“…Pathogen landscape in the population was illustrated by these three methodologies. As compared with multiplex polymerase chain reaction-based FilmArray Pneumonia Panel and conventional culture, RPIP demonstrated significantly improved sensitivity in identifying bacteria, viruses, and fungi. …”
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Modeling Portfolio Optimization based on behavioral Preferences and Investor’s Memory by vahideh mousavi kakhki, Sanaz Khatabi

“…The literature on portfolio optimization is vast and diverse, encompassing various approaches and methodologies. Traditional optimization models, such as Markowitz's Mean-Variance model, aim to maximize expected returns while minimizing risk. …”
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Characterization of RAP Signal Patterns, Temporal Relationships, and Artifact Profiles Derived from Intracranial Pressure Sensors in Acute Traumatic Neural Injury by Abrar Islam, Amanjyot Singh Sainbhi, Kevin Y. Stein, Nuray Vakitbilir, Alwyn Gomez, Noah Silvaggio, Tobias Bergmann, Mansoor Hayat, Logan Froese, Frederick A. Zeiler

“…Goal: Current methodologies for assessing cerebral compliance using pressure sensor technologies are prone to errors and issues with inter- and intra-observer consistency. …”
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Peritoneal chemotherapy delivery systems for ovarian cancer treatment: systematic review of animal models by Marcelo Simonsen, Marcelo Simonsen, Rossana Verónica Mendoza López, Simone Maistro, Lucas Takeshi Ikeoka, Glaucia Fernanda de Lima Pereira, Ademar Benévolo Lugão, José Carlos Sadalla, Maria Lúcia Hirata Katayama, Maria Aparecida Azevedo Koike Folgueira

“…IntroductionIntraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian cancer treatment has controversial benefits as most methodologies are associated with significant morbidity. …”
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Impact of antiparasitic therapy on cardiovascular outcomes in chronic Chagas disease. A systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Anis Rassi, Jr, Alyssa Grimshaw, Ashwin Sarwal, Ranjit Sah, Sangam Shah, Nelson I. Agudelo Higuita, Fabio Mahamed Rassi, Michaele Francesco Corbisiero, Hannah M. Kyllo, Jordan Stellern, Samantha Kaplan, Luis A. Marcos, Edgar A. Ramírez-García, Martin Casapia, Peter Hotez, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Shital Patel, Carlos Franco-Paredes, José Antonio Marin-Neto, Andrés F. Henao-Martínez

“…A customized risk of bias scale assessed the methodological quality of studies, and a random-effects model estimated the pooled risk ratios. …”
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MOKSLO VERTYBINIO NEUTRALUMO PROBLEMA XX A. FILOSOFIJOJE (M. WEBERIS, ANALITINĖ MOKSLO FILOSOFIJA IR METAETIKA, KRITINĖ TEORIJA) by Zenonas Norkus

“…In this problem, three aspects are distinguished: logical one (represented by the dichotomy of descriptive and evaluative statements, and by "Hume's principle"); methodological one (demand to base acceptance and rejection of hypotheses on cognitive values only), and ethical one (prohibition to advocate and to promote noncognitive values on behalf of science). …”
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HIF-1α and VEGF Immunophenotypes as Potential Biomarkers in the Prognosis and Evaluation of Treatment Efficacy of Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Dimitra P. Vageli, Panagiotis G. Doukas, Dimitrios Georgiou, Michailangelos P. Prokopiou, Nefeli E. Ladaki, Androniki Papadopoulou, Sotirios G. Doukas, Konstantina Zacharouli, Konstantinos P. Makaritsis, Maria Ioannou

“…We used the terms {“Atherosclerosis” [OR] “Atheroma” [OR] “atheromatous plaque” [OR] “plaque atherosclerotic”} [AND] {“HIF-1α”} [AND] {“VEGF”} from 2009 up to May 2024 and the Medline/Embase/PubMed database. We used methodological approaches to assess unbiased data [ROBIS (Risk of Bias in Systematic) tool]. …”
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MOKSLO VERTYBINIO NEUTRALUMO PROBLEMA XX A. FILOSOFIJOJE (M. WEBERIS, ANALITINĖ MOKSLO FILOSOFIJA IR METAETIKA, KRITINĖ TEORIJA) by Zenonas Norkus

“…In this problem, three aspects are distinguished: logical one (represented by the dichotomy of descriptive and evaluative statements, and by "Hume's principle"); methodological one (demand to base acceptance and rejection of hypotheses on cognitive values only), and ethical one (prohibition to advocate and to promote noncognitive values on behalf of science). …”
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Call for Papers: Demography Prize for Young Researches 2016/2017 by IF and FRFG

“…Entries to the competition could approach the topic through a broad range of questions, including: • What are the methodological pitfalls of measuring intergenerational justice, and how can they be avoided? …”
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Predictive and Cross-Validation Analysis of Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance Based on Maximum Strength by Alberto Souza Sá Filho, Pedro Augusto Inacio, Vicente Aprigliano, Patricia Sardinha Leonardo, Iransé Oliveira-Silva, Raphael Martins Cunha, Gaspar R. Chiappa, James Oluwagbamigbe Fajemiroye, Rodolfo P. Vieira, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandão Lopes-Martins, Marcelo Magalhães Sales

“…In the second phase of the study, 17 participants performed cross-validation by testing the prediction equations. The same methodological procedures were performed for this phase, but only LS participants were tested. …”
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Visual Environment Factors Influencing Staying Behaviors During Cycling on Countryside Greenways by Ting WEN, Yun ZHANG, Ming DU

“…This, in turn, contributes to a more vibrant and active greenway network.The systematic integration of the spatio-temporal distribution patterns of cyclists' staying behaviors with the influencing factors of the visual environment laid the foundation for this research, which not only informs the enhancement of greenway station usage intensity and cycling safety, but also provides a robust methodological framework for the optimization of small and micro staying point placement along road segments. …”
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Effects of Physical Fatigue on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality by Lifeguards: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis  by Filipe Maia

“…Articles published until 25 May 2023 were considered for inclusion.  The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool. …”
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Analysis of the Rights and Obligations of Stakeholders in China’s National Park Concession System by Le ZHONG, Zhicong ZHAO

“…It eschews micro-level methodologies while in favor of a macro-level comparative analysis, which encompasses a comprehensive examination of the related initiatives in all national parks and pilot national parks. …”
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Recruiting Young People for Digital Mental Health Research: Lessons From an AI-Driven Adaptive Trial by Wu Yi Zheng, Artur Shvetcov, Aimy Slade, Zoe Jenkins, Leonard Hoon, Alexis Whitton, Rena Logothetis, Smrithi Ravindra, Stefanus Kurniawan, Sunil Gupta, Kit Huckvale, Eileen Stech, Akash Agarwal, Joost Funke Kupper, Stuart Cameron, Jodie Rosenberg, Nicholas Manoglou, Manisha Senadeera, Svetha Venkatesh, Kon Mouzakis, Rajesh Vasa, Helen Christensen, Jill M Newby

“… BackgroundWith increasing adoption of remote clinical trials in digital mental health, identifying cost-effective and time-efficient recruitment methodologies is crucial for the success of such trials. …”
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Long-Term Evaluation of GCOM-C/SGLI Reflectance and Water Quality Products: Variability Among JAXA G-Portal and JASMES by Salem Ibrahim Salem, Mitsuhiro Toratani, Hiroto Higa, SeungHyun Son, Eko Siswanto, Joji Ishizaka

“…The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) provides <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>R</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>r</mi><mi>s</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> products through two platforms, G-Portal and JASMES, each employing different atmospheric correction methodologies and assumptions. This study aims to evaluate the SGLI full-resolution <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>R</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>r</mi><mi>s</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> products from G-Portal and JASMES at regional scales (Japan and East Asia) and assess G-Portal <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>R</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>r</mi><mi>s</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> products globally between January 2018 and December 2023. …”
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Contribution à l’histoire de la boulangerie romaine : étude de « pains/galettes » découverts en Gaule by Andreas G. Heiss, Véronique Matterne, Nicolas Monteix, Margaux Tillier, Camille Noûs

“…It also aims to elaborate on the conceptual environment in which these studies are placed, and the methodological aspects related to them. Considered as processed and shaped artefacts, the BLO can therefore be studied by referring to the concept of the chaîne opératoire (operational sequence). …”
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A Meta-analysis of acupoint application in the treatment of dysphagia after stroke (穴位贴敷治疗脑卒中后吞咽障碍的Meta分析) by SI Huijie (佀惠婕), LIAO Ruoyi (廖若夷), YU Yanlan (余艳兰), GAO Ziqi (高子琪), LIU Bin (刘彬), GUO Yuan (郭元)

“…Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data and evaluated the methodological quality. RevMan 5. 4 software was used for meta-analysis. …”
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Deviant Behaviors of Students in Educational System: A Meta-synthesis Model-Building Theory by Mehdi Mohammaadi, Farzane Deimehkar Haghighi

“…This approach enabled the research team to achieve consensus before the final meta-synthesis stage, allowing for a focused analysis of similarities, differences, intensity, gender distribution, participant numbers, countries of study, and research methodologies. During the classification phase, we specified the hierarchical relationships among the findings within each behavioral category. …”
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