Case Report: Endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion using percutaneous unilateral biportal endoscopy and 3D printing for an andersson lesion in ankylosing spondylitis by Xiaofeng Yuan, Rui Tao, Mengfei Zhu, Jiajun Zhu

“…This patient's pre- and postoperative radiological and clinical results were presented.ResultsAccurate preoperative planning based on a 3D-printing model is strongly recommended for patients with an AL who have ambiguous anatomic landmarks. …”
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The Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a STEM Education Course for Pre-Service Science Teachers by Kibar Sungur-Gul, Mehmet Fatih Tasar

“…The STEM education pre-knowledge form, STEM lesson plans, the STEM lesson plan evaluation form, STEM self-evaluation, and peer-evaluation forms, and a semi-structured face-to-face interview form were used as qualitative data collection tools. …”
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Dynamic urban morphology mapping in Chinese cities based on local climate zone approach by Hanguang Yu, Yang Yang, Jiyao Zhao, Meng Cai, Ran Wang, Guangzhao Chen, Chunxiao Zhang, Le Yu

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Tetanus Toxoid Immunization Status and Associated Factors among Mothers in Damboya Woreda, Kembata Tembaro Zone, SNNP, Ethiopia by Muluken Dubale Mamoro, Lolemo Kelbiso Hanfore

“…Age of mother who attended elementary school, husbands’ education status, visited by HEW’s at home, making joint health decision with husband, use of modern family planning method, number of antenatal care visit, and time to reach the nearest health facility were independent predictors of TT immunization status among the mothers. …”
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Climate change-driven shifts in the global distribution of tomato and potato crops and their associated bacterial pathogens by Muhammad Hubab, Niloufar Lorestani, Rogayah Akram Mheisin Al-Awabdeh, Farzin Shabani

“…These findings underscore the importance of region-specific agricultural planning and pathogen management strategies to mitigate the risks posed by climate change. …”
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Insulin Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico: Behaviors and Barriers by Janneth Bermeo-Cabrera, Paloma Almeda-Valdes, Josefa Riofrios-Palacios, Carlos A. Aguilar-Salinas, Roopa Mehta

“…The following factors were associated with nonadherence: lack of planning of daily activities (46.1%), fear of hypoglycemia (41%), economic factors (15.4%), and number of insulin applications (2.31 versus 1.76 applications per day). …”
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Problematic issues of using modern information and other technologies in the implementation of investigator’s and interrogator’s instructions by operational units by O. O. Zahumennyi

“…Such interaction is defined as coordinated cooperation of persons involved in criminal procedural legal relations, whose activities are regulated by laws and other departmental regulations and which it is necessary to achieve the objectives of specific criminal proceedings, and aimed at discussing the results and planning further measures. It is concluded that the importance of cooperation between the authorities during the pre-trial investigation is to ensure targeted and effective measures aimed at rapid, complete and impartial investigation, as well as resolving the case on the merits. …”
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A quantitative study of virtual energy storage for rural heat pump heating system based on vehicle-to-home technology by Xinjia Gao, Ran Li, Siqi Chen, Yalun Li

“…The objective of this work energy planning in the building sector is to provide practical quantitative tools and strategies. …”
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Transcriptomic landscape of Hras12V oncogene-induced hepatocarcinogenesis with gender disparity by Huaiyuan Di, Zhuona Rong, Nan Mao, Huiling Li, Jun Chen, Renwu Liu, Aiguo Wang

“…This work provides a basis for future research on elucidating the underlying mechanisms, selecting the diagnostic biomarker, and planning the clinical therapy in HCC.…”
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Latitudinal Variation into the Macrofaunal Assemblages Associated to Zostera noltei Seagrass along the Atlantic Coast of Morocco by Oussama Bououarour, Soilam Boutoumit, Reda El Kamcha, Hocein Bazairi

“…The present study marked the first attempt on broad-scale ecological research of seagrass beds in Morocco and offers baseline data for planning the broad-scale conservation of biodiversity in seagrass beds that remain suffering from multiple human-induced threats such as coastal developments and climate change.…”
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Optimizing Distribution Grid Performance through Electric Vehicle Integration and Stochastic Modeling in Extreme Weather Conditions by A. Niknami, M. Askari, M. Amirahmadi, M. Babaeinik

“…This paper presents an innovative method for operational planning of micro grids, focusing on improving economic performance and enhancing resilience. …”
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Groundwater Inrush Control and Parameters Optimization of Curtain Grouting Reinforcement for the Jingzhai Tunnel by Gan Li, Weibin Ma, Siming Tian, Zhou Hongbo, Fan Huabin, Wenhao Zou

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Evaluación de la asignatura Medicina General Integral VII en el policlínico universitario by Cynthia Olivia Morales Pérez, Maricel Castellanos González, Jorge Prudencio Cañellas Granda, Adis Castro Barberena, Regla Odalys La Llama Hernández, Armando German Chamizo Avello

“…<strong>Conclusions:</strong> we found that managers were dissatisfied with organizational and functional aspects, teachers with planning and implementation of the teaching process and students with the literature and the necessary tools while in teaching practice.…”
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Geospatial analysis of end-stage renal disease among patients attending hemodialysis units in Alexandria, Egypt by Reham A. EL-Hofy, Safia I. Shehata, Azza F. Abou EL-Naga, Mohamed H. Bahnassy, Gihan I. Gewaifel, Nahla A. Gamaleldin

“…Spatial analysis is an important tool for better decision-making and planning. The aim of this study was to utilize geospatial analysis of ESRD in Alexandria for understanding the interplay between geography and other risk factors and for guiding resource allocation. …”
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Spatial analysis of speculation in the US housing market by Salaheddin Manochehri, Ramin Amani, Jamal Mamkhezri

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How sufficient economy philosophy contributes to sustainable resilience: a qualitative study on the COVID-19 pandemic response in Thailand by Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Kathleen Ford, Bhubate Samutachak, Kullatip Satararuji

“…Communities practising the SEP reported resilience through balanced consumption, prudent planning and social cooperation. Many participants mentioned that the SEP was crucial to their survival and should have been better practised. …”
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HOW TO ASSESS THE COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS? WHAT TO ASSESS? by V.G. Marichereda, A.P. Rogachevsky, M.M. Kashtalian, T.Ya. Moskalenko, N.M. Kashtalian

“…It is also important to plan assessments so that students can monitor their learning strategy and apply the acquired knowledge and skills in practice.…”
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Voluminous fronto-parietal osteomas: Guided resection with patient-specific cutting guides and reconstruction with a 3D printed hydroxyapatite implant by Lucille de Bengy-Puyvallée, David Poisbleau, Francois Herman, Elisabeth Cobraiville, Jean-Philippe Giot, Loric Galmard

“…Anterior frontal sinus wall was reconstructed with a 3D printed hydroxyapatite patient-specific implant called MyBone Custom Implant (MBCI). The 3D planning and accuracy of the additive manufacturing tools enabled to obtain good bone contacts. …”
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Hope and Religiosity as Determinants of Subjective Well-Being among Students at the Islamic Boarding School by Rizma Kumala Dewi, Erika Setyanti Kusumaputri, Kasmil S. Abdulwahid

“…The study revealed that the effect of hope (33.5%) was more pronounced than that of religiosity (17.8%), which can be attributed to hope possessing two crucial aspects in goal attainment that religiosity lacks: the development of planning and the capacity for self-motivation.…”
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COVID-19 vaccine for people who live and work in prisons worldwide: A scoping review. by Nasrul Ismail, Lara Tavoschi, Babak Moazen, Alicia Roselló, Emma Plugge

“…We outline five strategies to prioritise people who live and work in prisons in COVID-19 vaccination plans: (1) improving data collection on COVID-19 vaccination, (2) reducing the number of people imprisoned, (3) tackling vaccine populism through advocacy, (4) challenging arbitrary prioritisation processes via legal processes, and (5) conducting more empirical research on COVID-19 vaccination planning, delivery, and acceptability. …”
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