Prevalent symptoms and characteristics of the Long COVID-19 population: a scoping review by Karina Marques Prediger, Ana Cristina Ribeiro, Sílvia Carla da Silva André Uehara

“…The studies were selected after removing duplicates, individual and peer review. Results: an analysis of the 13 articles selected showed that Long COVID affects all age groups and people of both sexes, presenting a multiplicity of symptoms, such as fatigue (61.5%), dyspnea (46.1%), changes in smell and/or taste (38.6%), anxiety (15.3%) and cognitive impairment (30.7%). …”
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COOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT WRITING PRACTICES AT AN ACEHNESE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY: HELPING OR TROUBLING? by Saiful Akmal, Syarifah Dahliana, Rani Fadhila

“…The findings shown that there were three techniques of cooperative assessment that may lessen errors and mistakes in students’ writing, namely; peer review, lecturers’ feedback and classroom reviewing activity. …”
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Gender and HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: A review by Joydeb Garai

“…This systematic review was conducted to explore the gender-specific vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh in order to suggest to policy makers the best way for the prevention of HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh as well as in other low income countries. Methods: Peer review articles were identified using a systematic search of two databases: Pubmed and Goggle Scholar. …”
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Patellofemoral Pain (I): <italic>Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health</italic> by Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association

“…In addition, the guidelines reviewed the latest peer-review literature to grade different levels of evidence, and provided recommendations on assessment and physical therapy for patellofemoral pain with recommendation grades, which were divided into three parts: ①Impairment/function-based diagnosis: prevalence and incidence, pathoanatomical features, risk factors, diagnosis and classifications (overuse/overload without other impairment, muscle performance deficits, movement coordination deficits, and/or mobility impairments) and differential diagnosis.②Examination: outcome measures, activity limitations, physical impairment. …”
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Introducing the Canadian Thoracic Society Framework for Guideline Dissemination and Implementation, with Concurrent Evaluation by Samir Gupta, Christopher Licskai, Anne Van Dam, Louis-Philippe Boulet

“…A national forum for presentation and peer-review of proposed KT projects is described. The framework outlines expert methodological support for KT planning, development and evaluation including a practical guide for implementers and a novel ‘Clinical Assembly – KT Action Team’, and in-kind logistical support and assistance in securing peer-reviewed funding.…”
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Information needs and mHealth applications for carers of people with dementia in managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of care recipients: an integrative review protocol by Samath Dharmaratne, Thilanka Jagoda, Sarath Rathnayake

“…This review will be published in a peer-review journal and be presented at national and international conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021238540.…”
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THE ROLE AND PLACE OF GERMAN SCIENCE AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATION IN GERMANY’S SCIENCE POLICY by E. A. Vodyanitskaya

“…The author comes to a number of conclusions respectively the procedure of peer review and need for effective remedies to appeal the rejected project.…”
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Editorial by Dmitry A. Medvedev

“…In the beginning, the journal has been edited in two formats (electronic and print) and in two languages (Russian and English), but then considerable efforts have been made to ensure the rapid consideration of manuscripts while maintaining high peer-review standards at the same time. CTA has become an exclusively English-language and online journal. …”
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Dental Teaching Faculty Involvement in Research Activities by Dolar Doshi, Jagadeeswara Rao Sukhabogi, Jenisha Patel, D Satyanarayana, Parupalli Karunakar

“…The majority of them presented a paper or poster at the conference (66.1%; 76) followed by publishing paper in peer-review journal (42.6%; 49) and grant application for research (6.1%; 7), and authoring of a textbook was undertaken by only 2.6% of the study population. …”
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Patellofemoral Pain (Ⅱ): Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health by The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association

“…The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association(APTA)created clinical practice guidelines on patellofemoral pain(PFP)based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health(ICF).Firstly, the guidelined describes the formulation method, International Classification of Diseases(ICD)-10 codes and ICF codes corresponding to PFP.In addition, the guidelines reviewed the latest peer-review literature to grade different levels of evidence, and provided recommendations on assessment and physical therapy for patellofemoral pain with recommendation grades, which were divided into three parts:1)Impairment/function-based diagnosis: prevalence and incidence, pathoanatomical features, risk factors, diagnosis and classifications(overuse/overload without other impairment, muscle performance deficits, movement coordination deficits, and/or mobility impairments)and differential diagnosis.2)Examination: outcome measures, activity limitations, physical impairment. …”
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Quality circles for quality improvement in primary health care: Their origins, spread, effectiveness and lacunae- A scoping review. by Adrian Rohrbasser, Janet Harris, Sharon Mickan, Kali Tal, Geoff Wong

“…Quality circles or peer review groups, and similar structured small groups of 6-12 health care professionals meet regularly across Europe to reflect on and improve their standard practice. …”
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An Investigation of Soil Profile Depth Change on Site Response Analysis by Fatma İlknur KARA, Barış Şahin

“…The updated Turkish seismic code “Building Earthquake Regulations-2018 (TBDY-2018)” includes radical changes in many aspects such as peer review and the earthquake hazard map hence, it brings new conditions into practical engineering. …”
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Durvalumab Plus Chemotherapy for Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer Treatment: Insights from the TOPAZ-1 Trial by Ralph Fritsch

“…Additionally, we briefly touch on the underlying molecular mechanisms leading to synergy between immunotherapy and chemotherapy in BTC treatment and the potential implications for future BTC treatment strategies. PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE **Peer reviewers:** Dr Antonia Digklia, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland PD Dr Sara De Dosso, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Bellinzona, Switzerland Received on July 22, 2024; accepted after peer review on September 19, 2024; published online on October 08, 2024.…”
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Personalized Organoid-Based Treatments in Older Patients with Cancer: A Registry Study in Progress by Pirmin Häuptle, Kirsten Mertz, Michèle Voegeli, Robert Rosenberg, Emanuel Burri, Svetozar Subotic, Anna Romanens, Anne Leuppi-Taegtmeyer, Christian Regenbrecht, Lena Wedeken, Marcus Vetter

“…This study will help to identify optimal personalized treatment strategies while reducing unnecessary treatment-related toxicity and improving patient outcomes in this patient population. PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE **Peer reviewers:** Dr Andreas Hochstrasser, Hospital Thun, Thun, Switzerland Dr Bich Doan Nguyen-Sträuli, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland Received on April 22, 2024; accepted after peer review on October 23, 2024; published online on October 30, 2024.…”
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Előszó by Kosztasz Rosta

“…A lapszámok online az elpis.hu oldalon és nyomtatásban is megjelennek évi két, esetleg három alkalommal, a szakmai színvonalat előre meghatározott lektorálási folyamat (double-blind peer review) biztosítja, ami minden esetben két, már doktori címmel rendelkező bíráló felkérését jelenti. …”
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The good, bad, and ugly of comment prompts: Effects on length and helpfulness of peer feedback by Huifeng Mu, Christian D. Schunn

“…A large dataset from one online peer review system was used, which involved naturalistic course data from 281 courses at 61 institutions. …”
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Neuromuscular and structural tendon adaptations after 6 weeks of either concentric or eccentric exercise in individuals with non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy: protocol for a r... by Deborah Falla, Eduardo Martinez-Valdes, Ignacio Contreras-Hernandez

“…The results of the study will be published in peer-review journals.Trial registration number ISRCTN46462385.…”
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Mental health services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in high-income countries: protocol for a rapid review by Yu Fu, Dawn Craig, Ge Yu

“…Studies reporting views of the general public, letters of opinion to peer-review journals, editorial or commentaries will be excluded. …”
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Insights into Radiology Publications by Paul Sathiadoss, Rajesh Bhayana, Zara A. Shaikh, Satheesh Krishna

“…Additionally, the review highlights the importance of understanding publication timing, journal selection criteria, and the overall publication process, including manuscript preparation and peer review. By offering these insights, the review aims to equip early-career researchers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively contribute to radiology literature and advance their academic and professional careers.…”
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The Rapidly Evolving Treatment Landscape in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Current Status and Future Directions by Yuxin Liu, Clifton Mo, Monique Hartley-Brown, Shonali Midha, Adam S. Sperling, Giada Bianchi, Omar Nadeem, Betsy O’Donnell, Jacob Laubach, Paul G. Richardson

“…Ongoing trials are also outlined, including the data presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, the 2024 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress and the 21st International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting 2024. PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE **Peer reviewers:** Dr Adrian Schmidt, Stadtspital Zurich Triemli, Zurich, Switzerland Dr Carmen de Ramon Ortiz, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland One anonymous peer reviewer Received on August 10, 2024; accepted after peer review on October 20, 2024; published online on October 30, 2024.…”
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