Strategic plan formulation process in the secondary schools of sodo town administration, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia by Demissie Dalelo, Mengistu Amare, Giorgis Chinasho

“…By employing both simple random and purposeful sampling, we collected data through interviews, questionnaires, and document reviews. Strategic planning is vital for schools to achieve their goals, but our research found that many schools in Sodo town neglect important environmental analyses. …”
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Scaphoid Fat Stripe Sign: Is It a Reliable Radiological Sign of Scaphoid Fracture in Children? by Pavle Manic, Stéphanie Schizas, Pierre-Yves Zambelli, Eleftheria Samara

“…Radiological reports for CT and MRIs were recorded, and the initial X-rays were blindly reviewed by a pediatric orthopedic fellowship-accredited surgeon for the presence of an abnormal scaphoid fat pad stripe sign and the presence of a fracture line in the initial X-rays. …”
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Comparison of Nonexposed Endoscopic Wall-Inversion Surgery with Endoscopic-Navigated Laparoscopic Wedge Resection for Gastric Submucosal Tumours: Results of a Two-Centre Study by Jan Hajer, Lukáš Havlůj, Petr Kocián, Günther Klimbacher, Andreas Shamiyeh, Robert Gürlich, Adam Whitley

“…Medical records were reviewed for patients who underwent nonexposed endoscopic wall-inversion surgery (NEWS) at the Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and endoscopic-navigated laparoscopic wedge resection (LWR) at the Kepler University Hospital. …”
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Effect of building designation on parking characteristics, road performance, and zoning regulation by Don Gaspar Noesaku da Costa, Yulius P. K. Suni

“…Consequently, the ladder of urban land use planning should be re-reviewed. Implementing this new concept should be considered, especially in an urban fast-growth corridor.…”
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Ultrahigh-field imaging (7 Tesla) in DNET: Unmasking microstructural imaging characteristics – A case report by Marta Calvo-Imirizaldu, Daniele Botta, Margitta Seeck, Jan Novy, Jose Federico Ojeda Esparza, Aikaterini Fitsiori, Corrado Santarosa, Kevin Battistini, Karl-Olof Lövblad, Felix T. Kurz

“…DNETs are rare, typically occurring in young patients with refractory epilepsy, and are classified by their well-defined histological subtypes. We review the various MRI patterns of DNET, which have been shown to correlate with histological subtypes and the extent of the epileptogenic zone.Complete tumor resection is essential for long-term control and recurrence prevention, emphasizing the importance of precise preoperative visualization of the tumor and its surrounding tissue. …”
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Are tropical oceanic islands overlooked? Knowledge gaps regarding the vulnerability of amphibians to global anthropogenic threats by Renoir J. Auguste, Amy E. Deacon, Mark F. Hulme

“…We carried out a systematic review of the literature on experimental studies published during 1 July 1998–30 June 2022, to evaluate whether there are knowledge gaps in relation to geographical scope, taxonomic representation, life stage assessment, the factors affecting amphibians and how species and populations respond to these factors. …”
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A meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness and safety of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation versus theta burst stimulation for treatment-resistant depression by Xiao Tao, Zheng Wen Jing, Wang Kui Yuan, Guo Hui Yun, Xie Jian Fang, Liao Ming Sheng

“…ObjectiveThis study compares the safety and effectiveness of theta-burst stimulation (TBS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating treatment-resistant depression (TRD).MethodsWe reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated rTMS and TBS in managing TRD. …”
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Ascertainment and Verification of End-Stage Renal Disease and End-Stage Liver Disease in the North American AIDS Cohort Collaboration on Research and Design by Mari M. Kitahata, Daniel R. Drozd, Heidi M. Crane, Stephen E. Van Rompaey, Keri N. Althoff, Stephen J. Gange, Marina B. Klein, Gregory M. Lucas, Alison G. Abraham, Vincent Lo Re, Justin McReynolds, William B. Lober, Adell Mendes, Sharada P. Modur, Yuezhou Jing, Elizabeth J. Morton, Margaret A. Griffith, Aimee M. Freeman, Richard D. Moore

“…Individuals who screened positive among all participants in twelve cohorts enrolled between January 1996 and December 2009 underwent medical record review to verify incident ESRD or ESLD using standardized protocols. …”
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Access to Complex Abortion Care Service and Planning Improved through a Toll-Free Telephone Resource Line by Wendy V. Norman, Barbara Hestrin, Royce Dueck

“…Providing equitable access to the full range of reproductive health services over wide geographic areas presents significant challenges to any health system. We present a review of a service provision model which has provided improved access to abortion care; support for complex issues experienced by women seeking nonjudgmental family planning health services; and a mechanism to collect information on access barriers. …”
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Outcome of Pediatric Cataract Surgeries in a Tertiary Center in Switzerland by Sarah Claudia Ambroz, Marc Töteberg-Harms, James V. M. Hanson, Jens Funk, Daniel Barthelmes, Christina Gerth-Kahlert

“…A retrospective chart review of individuals aged up to 10 years who underwent cataract surgery between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2014, at the UniversityHospital Zurich, Switzerland. …”
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Addressing Healthcare Access Inequalities in South Africa: Evaluating Legislative and Human Rights Obligations and Proposing Strategies for Improvement by Mlondolozi Mvikweni

“…The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. A comprehensive review of legislative documents, including the National Health Act, the Promotion of Access to Information Act, and the Protection of Personal Information Act, was conducted to assess their impact on healthcare access. …”
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From Nonfunctioning Adrenocortical Cancer to Biochemically Silent Paraganglioma Associated with SDHB Mutation: An Uncommon Presentation of a Patient with a Retroperitoneal Mass by Izabella Freitas, Anna Albuquerque, Luiz de Marco, null Eduardo, José Renan Melo, Juliana Drummond, Beatriz Rocha

“…The indolent course of the disease and minimal impact on the patient’s performance status led to a genetic evaluation which resulted in the identification of a germline mutation in the succinate dehydrogenase complex subunit B (SDHB). An immunohistology review of previous slides was consistent with the hypothesis of a neuroendocrine tumor. …”
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Prospects for Derivatives of Game Animals by Elena A. Vechtomova, Irina K. Kuprina, Maria M. Orlova, Timothy A. Larichev

“…The research objective was to analyze three years of supply, demand, export, and import for brown bear, deer, and musk deer by-products. The review featured Russian and foreign articles on game animals published in 2016–2020, as well as customs information on imports and exports for this raw material. …”
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Microplastics in food products: Prevalence, artificial intelligence based detection, and potential health impacts on humans by M. Amin Mir, Muhammad Azhar Ali Khan, Bimal Krishna Banik, Syed M. Hasnain, Lina Alzayer, K. Andrews, Sani I. Abba

“…Over the past decade, microplastics have been detected in a wide variety of food items, including seafood, salt, processed foods, and beverages. This review provides a comprehensive description of the sources, detection methods, and health risks associated with microplastics in food. …”
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Switch to Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema Patients Unresponsive to Previous Anti-VEGF Therapy by Filipe Mira, Manuel Paulo, Filipe Henriques, João Figueira

“…Methods. Retrospective review of DME unresponsive to previous anti-VEGF switched to aflibercept with 3 months of follow-up. …”
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Coronary Heart Disease: Is There a “Mutual Burden” Syndrome? by O. P. Alekseeva, D. V. Pikulev

“…Aim. This review aims to generalize data on the mutual aggravating effect on the course of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and coronary heart disease (CHD).General findings. …”
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Parasitic contamination of lettuce: comparison between establishments located in areas with high and low economic values by Gustavo Trentini Barancelli, Larissa Kochenborger, Fernanda Gracieli Machado Brum, Fabiana Tonial, Cassiano Mateus Forcelini

“…Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a widespread vegetable for human alimentation. Some systematic reviews showed parasitic contamination of lettuce in Brazil. …”
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Mineral Composition of Lentils: Physiological Functions, Antinutritional Effects, and Bioavailability Enhancement by Asmaa Benayad, Youssef Aboussaleh

“…Thus, lentils play a major role in food security, particularly among low-income countries. The current review aims to highlight the present knowledge on the mineral composition of lentils, compare it with the recommended dietary allowance and adequate intake of minerals, investigate the literature regarding its physiological role, give detailed information on different antinutritional factors preventing its bioavailability, and present adopted solutions to enhance the bioavailability of minerals in lentil seeds. …”
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Work-Domain Goal Orientation: A Theoretical Framework for the Construct and Turkish Adaptation of a Work-Domain Goal Orientation Instrument by Aysun Gurol, Dilek Ilhan Findikoglu, Mehmet Gurol, Fuat Findikoglu, Mehmet Yesilkaya

“…Through an extensive literature review, it highlights the role of work-domain goal orientation in aligning higher education curricula with the demands of the modern workplace, emphasizing how students’ goal orientation influences their future professional success. …”
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Perceptions about Eclampsia, Birth Preparedness, and Complications Readiness among Antenatal Clients Attending a Specialist Hospital in Kano, Nigeria by Umar Muhammad Lawan, Idris Usman Takai, Hamza Ishaq

“…Health workers should emphasize the practicability of birth preparedness and complications readiness during ANC and in the communities, routinely review plans, and support clients meet-up challenging areas. …”
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