Implementing regional blue economy research and innovation strategies: a case study for the Black Sea by Baris Salihoglu, Baris Salihoglu, Mustafa Yücel, Pinar Uygurer, Ezgi Şahin Yücel, Evangelos Papathanassiou, Devrim Tezcan, Adrian Stanica, Irina Stanciu, Snejana Petrova Moncheva, Nina Dzhembekova, Kremena Blagovestova Stefanova, Viktor Komorin, Tudor Castravet, Kakhaber Bilashvili, Valerian Melikidze, Mamuka Gvilava, Salome Kobaidze

“…Since 2019, efforts focused on developing concrete actions under the Black Sea SRIA Implementation Plan (IP) to contribute to the national blue economy strategies, better structuring of the relevant funding mechanisms for solution-oriented implementation and the international and regional strategies, supporting the co-funding mechanisms. …”
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Dimensionless Assessment Method of Landslide Dam Formation Caused by Tributary Debris Flow Events by Kun-Ting Chen, Xiao-Qing Chen, Gui-Sheng Hu, Yu-Shu Kuo, Yan-Rong Huang, Chjeng-Lun Shieh

“…Based on this method, government authorities can determine potential areas of landslide dam formation caused by debris flows and mitigate possible disasters accordingly through a properly prepared response plan, especially for early identification.…”
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Establishment and internal validation of a model to predict the efficacy of Adalimumab in Crohn’s disease by Fang Wang, He Zhou, Yujie Zhang, Yu Da, Tiantian Zhang, Yanting Shi, Tong Wu, Jie Liang

“…Conclusions: This model provides a convenient tool to assess the likelihood of patient remission prior to Adalimumab treatment, thereby supporting the development of personalized treatment plans.…”
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Microbiota, parasitic infections and their relationship with nutritional status and neurocognitive functioning in children from Ecuador—Proyecto Guagua: research protocol for a cro... by Sandra Victoria Abril-Ulloa, Tannia Valeria Carpio-Arias, Renata Alejandra Alvarado-Barba, Cristina Gabriela Ríos-Romero, Pamela Vinueza-Veloz, Sueny Paloma Lima-dos-Santos, Sueny Paloma Lima-dos-Santos, Igor Eduardo Astudillo-Skliarova, Igor Eduardo Astudillo-Skliarova, Ruth Irene Arias-Gutiérrez, Manuel Pérez-Quintana, Henk-Jan Boele, Henk-Jan Boele, Henk-Jan Boele, María Fernanda Vinueza-Veloz

“…In the analysis phase, we aim to describe differences in microbiota population structure and diversity among undernourished and obese/overweight children, and children with parasitosis compared to their peers. We also plan to test the hypothesis that an altered microbiota mediates the influence of malnutrition on neurocognitive functioning and parasitosis.Ethics and disseminationProyecto Guagua received ethical approval from the Ethics Committee of Universidad de Cuenca in July 2022. …”
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Pharmacological interventions for hidradenitis suppurativa: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials and non-randomised studies by Phichayut Phinyo, Surapon Nochaiwong, Naritthorn Aroonsakul, Lalita Lumkul, Nutcha Jarupanich, Jacek Szepietowski, Mati Chuamanochan

“…However, data regarding the comparative efficacy of these treatments in patients with HS are still limited. Therefore, we plan to conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to summarise the benefits and harms of different pharmacological interventions for treating people living with HS.Methods and analysis We will search electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL and Cochrane Library beginning from their inception dates with no language restrictions. …”
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Investigating the Effectiveness of Coal-Fired Power Plant Operations: Management, Technical and Air Pollution Aspects by Zamzam T. A. Ramly, Mohd Y. Ishak, Ahmad M. Abdullah, Marzuki Ismail, Samsuri Abdullah, Amalina Abu Mansor

“…It will assist policymakers and researchers in creating sustainable environmental management plans.   Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2025-09-01-06 Full Text: PDF…”
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Ineffective health maintenance behaviors in people with chronic conditions: Systematic review of etiology and risk by Ana Clara Dantas, Barbara Ebilizarda Coutinho Borges, Jéssica Naiara de Medeiros Araújo, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes, Amanda Barbosa da Silva, Allyne Fortes Vitor

“…For nurses to infer this diagnosis early and, consequently, develop effective care plans, further studies are needed to facilitate the understanding of the factors related to the phenomenon. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the Assessment of Burden of Chronic Conditions tool in Dutch primary care: a context analysis by Onno C P Van Schayck, Danny Claessens, Esther A Boudewijns, Liset van Dijk, Marcia Vervloet, Lotte C E M Keijsers, Annerika H M Gidding-Slok

“…Objectives The Assessment of Burden of Chronic Conditions (ABCC) tool is developed to facilitate a personalised approach to care through assessment and visualisation of a patient’s experienced burden of disease, and integrating this in the conversation based on shared decision-making and individualised care plans. An indispensable step in the implementation process is an understanding of the context. …”
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The scoping, design, and plasma physics optimization of the Eos neutron source stellarator by C.P.S. Swanson, D.A. Gates, S.T.A. Kumar, M.F. Martin, T.G. Kruger, D.W. Dudt, P.J. Bonofiglo, the Thea Energy team

“…On the path to a fusion pilot plant, Thea Energy plans to build Eos, a sub-breakeven, deuterium-deuterium, beam-target fusion, stellarator neutron source facility for producing tritium and other valuable radioisotopes. …”
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Conceptual model of sustainable development of pedagogical staff competences in quality assurance of higher education by Andrii Biloshchytskyi, Andrii Biloshchytskyi, Oleksandr Kuchanskyi, Oleksandr Kuchanskyi, Oleksandr Kuchanskyi, Yurii Andrashko, Aidos Mukhatayev, Khanat Kassenov

“…Also, the methodology of project management and pedagogical modeling was used to form the structure of the competence project and to plan its implementation. The assessment of methodological competences of university lecturers is crucial for building sustainable inter-university scientific and educational communities. …”
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Muscarinic receptor agonists and positive allosteric modulators in animal models of psychosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 1 approve... by Spyridon Siafis, Johannes Schneider-Thoma, Alexandra Bannach-Brown, Oliver D. Howes, Virginia Chiocchia, Ulf Tölch, Natascha I. Drude, Sabine M. Hölter, Andrea de Bartolomeis, Anthony C. Vernon, Georgia Salanti, Sridhar Natesan, Stefan Leucht, Irene Bighelli, Sameer Jauhar, Ioannis Mantas, Josef Priller, Francesca Tinsdeall, Wulf-Peter Hansen, Fiona J. Ramage, Nobuyuki Nomura, Malcolm R. Macleod

“…Therefore, we aim to synthesize evidence on the preclinical efficacy of muscarinic receptor agonists and positive allosteric modulators in animal models of psychosis to provide unique insights and evidence-based information to guide drug development. Methods We plan a systematic review and meta-analysis of in vivo animal studies comparing muscarinic receptor agonists or positive allosteric modulators with control conditions and existing D2R-blocking antipsychotics in animals subjected to any method that induces behavioural changes of relevance for psychosis. …”
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Effects of coenzyme q10 supplementation on metabolic and reproductive outcomes in obese rats by Gisela Belén Sarrible, María Victoria Bazzano, Caterina Koutsovitis, María Guillermina Bilbao, Rodrigo Hernán Da Cuña, Melanie Neira, Julián Alberto Bartolomé, Evelin Mariel Elia

“…While CoQ10 does not affect metabolic parameters influenced by obesity, crucial for reproductive issues and offspring health, it is recommended as part of a treatment plan that includes a balanced diet and increased physical activity for obese individuals with metabolic alterations seeking pregnancy.…”
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Protocol for development of an assessment tool for competency of ECG interpretation: expert consensus by the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method and cross-sectional testing using mult... by Shinji Inaba, Toshi A Furukawa, Osamu Yamaguchi, Masatsugu Sakata, Kazumichi Yamamoto, Tomohiro Kaga, Muhammad Wannous

“…Based on data collected from a predicted sample size of 438 test participants recruited from physicians, nurses, medical and nursing students, and other healthcare professionals, we plan to statistically analyse item parameters and participant performance using multidimensional item response theory. …”
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Molecular Analysis of a Genetic Variants Panel Related to Nutrients and Metabolism: Association with Susceptibility to Gestational Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Risk in Affected Wom... by Marica Franzago, Federica Fraticelli, Antonio Nicolucci, Claudio Celentano, Marco Liberati, Liborio Stuppia, Ester Vitacolonna

“…Results about the investigated genetic variants provide important information about cardiometabolic risk in GDM and help to plan future prevention studies.…”
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Identification of new candidate genes for the hereditary predisposition to uveal melanoma: IGCMU trial by Mélanie Godiveau, Mélanie Godiveau, Mélanie Godiveau, Angeline Ginzac, Angeline Ginzac, Angeline Ginzac, Yannick Bidet, Yannick Bidet, Flora Ponelle-Chachuat, Flora Ponelle-Chachuat, Maud Privat, Maud Privat, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Mathias Cavaillé, Mathias Cavaillé, Mathis Lepage, Mathis Lepage

“…No follow-up period is planned, but the duration of the genetic analyses is estimated at six months, with the final study report expected by October 2026.DiscussionThe identification of novel hereditary predisposition genes for UM could significantly enhance genetic counselling and surveillance strategies for families affected. …”
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Identifying mechanisms that shape the food environment in long-term healthcare facilities in the Netherlands: a participatory system dynamics approach by Joline J. Wierda, S. Coosje Dijkstra, Tamika M. Wopereis, Sanne K. Djojosoeparto, Maartje P. Poelman

“…., agenda setting, raising internal awareness, formulating plans), with several barriers hindering implementation being noted (e.g., lack of time, budget, priority). …”
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Surgical Outcomes and Associated Morbidity of Active and Expectant Management of Second-Trimester Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) by Jessian L. Munoz, Rachel Counts, Amanda E. Lacue, Kayla E. Ireland, Patrick S. Ramsey, Kristyn Brandi

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: This retrospective study suggests that when hysterectomy is planned, there is no difference in maternal outcomes and morbidity with an expectant management with cesarean hysterectomy in the second trimester compared to proactive cesarean hysterectomy.…”
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Safety and Efficacy of a 6‐Month Placement of a Fully Covered Self‐Expanding Metallic Stent for Refractory Benign Biliary Stricture: A Multicenter Prospective Study by Tomohisa Iwai, Mitsuhiro Kida, Kazuya Sugimori, Hiroaki Shigoka, Takaaki Matsumoto, Masashi Ijima, Haruo Miwa, Kosuke Okuwaki, Masafumi Watanabe, Kai Adachi, Akihiro Tamaki, Taro Hanaoka, Junro Ishizaki, Chika Kusano

“…All patients received a planned 6‐month fully covered self‐expanding metallic stent placement. …”
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Stand dynamics as a basis for ensuring the principle of sustainable forest management on the example of the stand of an atypical selection structure in the management unit “Tara”... by Popović Aleksandar, Medarević Milan, Obradović Snežana, Pantić Damjan, Borota Dragan

“…Testing this assumption was carried out in relation to felling according to the real (planned allocation), possible (allocation in different stand situations in a specific section on six test surfaces of 10 ares each) and the assumed allocation (theoretical category). …”
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MM-HiFuse: multi-modal multi-task hierarchical feature fusion for esophagus cancer staging and differentiation classification by Xiangzuo Huo, Shengwei Tian, Long Yu, Wendong Zhang, Aolun Li, Qimeng Yang, Jinmiao Song

“…The staging and differentiation of esophageal cancer are crucial factors in determining the prognosis and surgical treatment plan for patients, as well as improving their chances of survival. …”
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