Rethinking the Lake History of Taylor Valley, Antarctica During the Ross Sea I Glaciation by Michael S. Stone, Peter T. Doran, Krista F. Myers

“…Here, we present a comprehensive review of literature related to GLW, focusing on the waters supplying the paleolake, signatures of the paleolake itself, and signatures of past glacial movements that controlled the spatial extent of GLW. …”
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Designing of additional professional programs for academic teaching staff of higher education organizations by Olga V. Igumnova

“…It represents the project review that helps the student to demonstrate his improved competences. …”
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Efferocytosis and inflammation: a bibliometric and systematic analysis by Xin Cao, Xin Cao, Fen Li, Fen Li, Xi Xie, Xi Xie, Guanghui Ling, Guanghui Ling, Xiaoyu Tang, Xiaoyu Tang, Wenfang He, Jing Tian, Jing Tian, Yan Ge, Yan Ge

“…ObjectiveTo visualize and analyze the trends and hotspots of efferocytosis and inflammation via bibliometric methods.MethodsRelevant articles and reviews from 2006 to 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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Nomogram for Predicting Survival in Advanced Gastric Cancer after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Radical Surgery by Yonghe Chen, Dan Liu, Jian Xiao, Jun Xiang, Aihong Liu, Shi Chen, Junjie Liu, Xiansheng Hu, Junsheng Peng

“…To identify clinical parameters that are associated with the survival of AGC patients after NAC and radical surgery and to establish a nomogram integrating multiple factors to predict survival. Methods. We reviewed the medical profiles of 215 AGC patients who received NAC and radical resection, and clinical parameters concerning NAC, surgery, pathological findings, and adjuvant chemotherapy were analyzed using a Cox regression model to determine their impact on survival. …”
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Association between Combined Structure Function Index and Glaucoma Severity by Shumpei Ogawa, Yoshimasa Tanabe, Yoshinori Itoh, Takahiko Noro, Hisato Gunji, Tadashi Nakano

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between combined structure function index (CSFI) and standard automated perimetry (SAP) parameters such as mean deviation (MD) and visual field index (VFI) in open-angle glaucoma (OAG). We retrospectively reviewed medical records from September 2009 to July 2015, which included 195 eyes of 195 patients with OAG or normal-tension glaucoma who underwent SAP and optical coherence tomography on the same day (male: female, 128 : 67; mean age, 61.4 ± 11.3 years; mean spherical equivalent, −2.39 ± 2.3 D). …”
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DIGITAL SECURITY IN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS: A STUDY BASED ON FUTURE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS by María José Latorre-Medina, Chaimae Tnibar-Harrus

“…This study delves into this issue by means of a quantitative, theoretical and systematic review of future teachers currently in training at the Faculty of Education, Economy and Technology of Ceuta of the University of Granada (Spain). …”
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Efficacy of acupuncture versus sham acupuncture or waitlist control for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis: study protocol for a two-centre randomised controlled trial by Yan Liu, Weiming Wang, Zhishun Liu, Liang Li, Sixing Liu, Zhiwei Zang, Weina Zhang

“…The results will be disseminated through presentation at a peer-reviewed medical journal, the relevant conferences and scientific meetings.Trial registration NCT04185259.…”
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Global trends and emerging insights in BRAF and MEK inhibitor resistance in melanoma: a bibliometric analysis by Jianhao Bai, Zhongqi Wan, Wanru Zhou, Lijun Wang, Wei Lou, Yao Zhang, Haiying Jin

“…Collaborative networks, co-cited references, and keyword burst analyses were mapped to uncover shifts in research focus and global cooperation.ResultsA total of 3,503 documents, including 2,781 research articles and 722 review papers, were analyzed, highlighting significant growth in this field. …”
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Innovative approaches for skin disease identification in machine learning: A comprehensive study by Kuldeep Vayadande, Amol A. Bhosle, Rajendra G. Pawar, Deepali J. Joshi, Preeti A. Bailke, Om Lohade

“…Machine learning has become a potent tool in the search for more precise and effective diagnostic techniques because of its capacity to analyze enormous volumes of data and identify intricate patterns. This review paper explores the state-of-the-art developments in machine learning methods designed especially for skin disease identification. …”
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A new ASAP Scoring System and Risk Table to predict second prostate biopsy outcomes by Ediz Caner, Akan Serkan, Kaya Neslihan, Ihvan Aysenur

“…Material and methods The study reviewed the data of 2,845 patients; who underwent transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy in the period between January 2008 and May 2019. …”
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Unveiling the Multifaceted Driving Mechanism of Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry: A System Adaptation Perspective by Mengqi Yuan, Wenfei Zang, Long Li, Ziwei Yi

“…Through the lens of system adaptability, this study proposes a multifaceted model to examine the DT effectiveness and unveil the driving mechanism. (1) An extensive literature review, action research, and the nominal group technique identified 21 determinants, which were categorized into a technological–organizational–environmental (TOE) framework to analyze the construction industry’s DT determinants from multiple dimensions. (2) This research utilizes data from 272 respondents collected through field research, with a survey designed to measure the relationships among variables. (3) Structural equation modeling (SEM) through Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOSs) has been used to analyze the hypotheses and analyze the impact of determinants from various dimensions on DT and examine their influence pathways. …”
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Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Patients with Distal Radius Fracture from Low-energy Trauma: An Observational Study by Manoj Kandel, Sarik Kumar Shrestha, Krishna Prasad Paudel, Sunil Panta, Deepak Banjade, Ramesh Syangtan, Sushil Thapa

“…Ethical approval was taken from Institutional Review Committee (Reference Number: 079/80-015). Results: The study involved 96 patients with mean age of 68.27±4.09 years. …”
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Can attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder be considered a form of cerebellar dysfunction? by Valeria Isaac, Vladimir Lopez, Maria Josefina Escobar

“…Furthermore, methylphenidate is known to act at the cerebellar level, as intrinsic cerebellar dopaminergic systems involved in attention and motor function have been identified. This article reviews some of the main findings linking cerebellar dysfunction to ADHD behavioral symptoms and incorporates the cerebellum as a possible neurological basis and differentiating indicator within the condition. …”
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Improved outcomes of children with Wilms’ tumor in a low-middle-income nation: The contribution of a pediatric oncologist to successful management by Usama Al-Jumaily, Hamid D. Habeeb Rjeib, Mohammed Fawzi Alqanbar, Safa Faraj, Dheyaa Aldeen Al-Khateeb

“…In the absence of an appropriate multidisciplinary team, we reviewed the data of children with WT to determine their outcomes. …”
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Sutured Intrascleral Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Fixation with Ciliary Sulcus Location Guided by Ultrasonic Biological Microscopy: A Retrospective Analysis of Anatomical and... by Ya Qu, Ping Duan, Shujia Huo, Fuliang Li, Jiawen Li

“…Patients who underwent a sutured intrascleral PC IOL fixation were reviewed and divided into four groups. In group 1, the traditional sulcus fixation (2 mm from limbus) of IOL was performed. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of urine drug screening strategies alongside opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia, Canada: a population-based observational study protocol by Malcolm Maclure, M Eugenia Socías, Evan Wood, Paul Gustafson, Robert W Platt, Bohdan Nosyk, Jeong Eun Min, Micah Piske, Julie Bruneau, U Siebert, P Todd Korthuis, Paxton Bach, B Carolina Guerra-Alejos, Megan Kurz, Laura M Dale, X Joan Hu, Kyle Kampman, Tom Loughin

“…Results will be disseminated to local advocacy groups and decision-makers, national and international clinical guideline developers, presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals electronically and in print.…”
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Effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish Application as Cariostatic and Desensitizing Agent in Irradiated Head and Neck Cancer Patients by Kanchan P. Dholam, Priyanka Piyush Somani, Seema D. Prabhu, Shubhangi R. Ambre

“…Materials and Methods. 190 irradiated head and neck cancer patients were randomly selected and reviewed retrospectively. Oral prophylaxis, fluoride varnish application, and treatment of dental caries were done prior to radiation therapy. …”
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Value of Systematic and MRI‐Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsy in Different Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Levels by Solmaz Ohadian Moghadam, Mohammad Haddadi, Erfan Amini, Seyed Ali Momeni, Masoud Bitaraf, Mohammad Reza Nowroozi

“…Methods and Results A retrospective chart review of clinically suspicious biopsy‐naïve men who underwent both TRUS‐Bx and MRI‐TBx was done. …”
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A New Model for Providing Cell-Free DNA and Risk Assessment for Chromosome Abnormalities in a Public Hospital Setting by Robert Wallerstein, Andrea Jelks, Matthew J. Garabedian

“…Patients underwent follow-up genetic counseling and detailed ultrasound at 18–20 weeks to review first trimester testing and finalize decision for amniocentesis. …”
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Optimal dose of oxytocin to improve social impairments and repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorders: meta-analysis and dose–response meta-analysis of randomized controlled... by Yingying Zhang, Xiaolu Zhang, Linghong Huang

“…Depending on repetitive behaviors, the overall analysis showed no significant effect, while the dose over 48 IU per day revealed significant results and the dose–response meta-analysis suggested that higher doses could be more effective for repetitive behaviors.DiscussionAlthough these findings show no consistent beneficial effects, the results of the dose–response meta-analysis suggest that high doses of intranasal OXT per day may be more effective in ASD.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero, identifier CRD42024567213.…”
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