Basic Statistics for Radiologists: Part 1—Basic Data Interpretation and Inferential Statistics by Adarsh Anil Kumar, Jineesh Valakkada, Anoop Ayyappan, Santhosh Kannath

“…A systematic approach to statistical analysis is essential for accurate data interpretation and informed decision-making in the rapidly evolving field of radiology. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental statistical concepts for radiologists and clinicians. …”
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Self-Assembled Monolayers for Dental Implants by Sidónio C. Freitas, Alejandra Correa-Uribe, M. Cristina L. Martins, Alejandro Pelaez-Vargas

“…However, implantology faces challenges that require more research strategies such as new support therapies for a world population with a continuous increase of life expectancy, to control periodontal status and new bioactive surfaces for implants. The present review is focused on self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) for dental implant materials as a nanoscale-processing approach to modify titanium surfaces. …”
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Effects of tranquilization therapy in elderly patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases: A meta-analysis by Li Jing, Li Jing, Cui Yulan, Li Honggeng, Hou Xiaoxuan, Zhao Fang, Zhao Qing, Zhao Junlan, Lin Pengchao

“…A systematic literature review was undertaken for randomized controlled trials, case-control, retrospective and prospective studies on the use of tranquilizers in elderly patients, using PubMed, Ebsco, SCOPUS and Web of Science. …”
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The use of dramatization technology for the development of students' value orientations by Viktoria G. Grigorieva, Natalia V. Nazarova

“…To study the methods of this pedagogical technology, a review and analysis of psychological, pedagogical and methodological literature was conducted followed by a brief survey among foreign language teachers and students of the Theater Faculty of the Samara Institute of Culture. …”
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Cheong Wa Dae: The Sustainability and Place-Making of a Cultural Landmark, Reflecting Its Role in History and Architecture by Ja-young Eunice Kim, Yong-hwan Shim

“…Using a qualitative approach, this study integrates history and architectural reviews and sustainability frameworks, including alignment with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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“Pure Fat Flap”—Perforator-based Adiposal Layer Only Flap for Lateral Ankle Reconstruction by Seok Joon Lee, Jeongmok Cho, Changsik Pak, Hyunsuk Suh, Joon Pio Hong

“…The anatomy and the surgical technique of adiposal layer only flap were reviewed. These flaps preserve the subdermal plexus and deep fascia while obliterating dead space and providing a gliding surface for proper ankle movement. …”
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Autoantibodies in systemic sclerosis: From disease bystanders to pathogenic players by Aurélien Chepy, Aurore Collet, David Launay, Sylvain Dubucquoi, Vincent Sobanski

“…Recent studies have expanded knowledge through the discovery of new antigenic targets, advanced methods for measuring Aab levels, and understanding their possible pathogenic roles in AID. This narrative review uses systemic sclerosis (SSc) as an example to highlight the importance of Aab associated with HEp-2 immunofluorescence assay positivity (traditionally referred as antinuclear antibodies [ANA]), exploring recent developments in the field. …”
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Effects of Carbon Dioxide Therapy on Skin Wound Healing by José Prazeres, Ana Lima, Gesiane Ribeiro

“…Promoting rapid healing is a concern in skin wound treatment, as the increased pain and the loss of functional ability when wounds become chronic create a complex problem to manage. This scoping review aimed to explore the literature and synthesize existing knowledge on the therapeutic use of CO₂ in treating cutaneous wounds. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Sensitive Space Technology Regulations in Asean Countries by Naek Siregar, Ahmad Syofyan, Melly Aida, Eunike Christine Kyrieleison

“…The research adopts a descriptive qualitative methodology, utilizing literature reviews as the primary data source. This research aims to explore and compare the regulatory frameworks for sensitive space technology in ASEAN countries. …”
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Identity of the Malay and Nusantara Islam Society: An Analysis Through Yusuf al-Qaradawi's Islamic Transformation Thought by Otoman Otoman, Duski Ibrahim, Endang Rochmiatun

“…The analysis employs a qualitative research methodology, using a comprehensive literature review of primary sources, such as Al-Qaradawi’s key works on Islamic reform and his commentaries on contemporary Islamic issues. …”
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Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Calcific Aortic Valve Disease by Patrick Mathieu, Rihab Bouchareb, Marie-Chloé Boulanger

“…More recently, studies have emphasized that an adaptive immune response is triggered during CAVD. Herein, we are reviewing the link between the immune response and the development of CAVD and we have tried, whenever possible, to keep a translational approach.…”
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Cultural Integrations for Organisational Performance: Synthesising Western Liberal, Sinocentric and Ubuntu perspectives in South African Career Management Services by Shereen Sikwela, Melvin Diedericks

“…Key cultural themes, including individual autonomy, hierarchy, collaboration, societal order, and communitarianism, were reviewed at the North West Province Departments of Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs, and Human Settlements through mixed methods research. …”
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Significance of CD44 and CD24 as Cancer Stem Cell Markers: An Enduring Ambiguity by Appalaraju Jaggupilli, Eyad Elkord

“…However, their expression and prognostic value in isolating CSCs are still an enduring ambiguity. In this critical review, we assess the role of CD44 and CD24 in tumour initiation, development, and metastasis. …”
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Sensitivity and Resolution Capacity of Electrode Configurations by Cyril Chibueze Okpoli

“…This paper reviews the geological conditions, data density, and acquisition geometry that have direct influence on the sensitivity and resolution capacity of several electrode configurations. …”
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Video Traffic Characteristics of Modern Encoding Standards: H.264/AVC with SVC and MVC Extensions and H.265/HEVC by Patrick Seeling, Martin Reisslein

“…This paper first gives an overview of these new video coding standards and then examines their implications for multimedia communications by studying the traffic characteristics of long videos encoded with the new coding standards. We review video coding advances from MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Part 2 to H.264/AVC and its SVC and MVC extensions as well as H.265/HEVC. …”
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Development method of determining angle of the railway contact network support inclination by I. A. Shnyptev, R. S. Kurmanov, Yu. M. Sosnovsky, A. A. Kuznetsov

“…This paper discusses a new method for measuring and calculating the angle of inclination of a railway support or a contact network support, using an unmanned aerial vehicle flying along a straight path, parallel to the railway track. A review of existing measurement methods is carried out, their advantages and disadvantages are indicated. …”
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Development of New Tools to Detect Colistin-Resistance among Enterobacteriaceae Strains by Lucie Bardet, Jean-Marc Rolain

“…It is therefore necessary to implement well-defined protocols using specific tools to detect all colistin-resistant bacteria. This review aims to summarize the current clinical microbiology diagnosis techniques and their ability to detect all colistin resistance mechanisms and describe new tools specifically developed to assess plasmid-mediated colistin resistance. …”
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Religion-State Relation Within the Suryalaya Qadiriyah Naqsyabandiyah Tariqa by Asep Salahudin, Try Riduwan Santoso, Norhayati binti Hj Abd Karim, Akhmad Robittul Hilmi

“…Employing a descriptive qualitative approach through literature review, this research obtained data from various documents such as lecture texts, announcements, and photographs. …”
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Focal Treatment of Prostate Cancer with Vascular-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy by Scott E. Eggener, Jonathan A. Coleman

“…Contemporary diagnostic biopsy strategies and imaging tools, and the development of predictive statistical models (nomograms), have led to improvements in tumor characterization and risk stratification, making focal therapy a viable treatment option for specific men. This article reviews the rationale and indications for focal therapy and highlights vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (PDT) as one of many promising focal therapy techniques.…”
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Continuités et ruptures dans l’accumulation et la régulation en Amérique latine dans les années 2000 : le cas de l’Argentine, du Brésil et du Chili by Egidio Luis Miotti, Carlos Quenan, Edgardo Torija Zane

“…This paper reviews the main features and transformations of the institutional forms and accumulation regimes during the 2000s in three Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil and Chile. …”
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