A phenomenological study of knowledge concealment in country water and sewage engineering company by Gholamreza Moghadasi, Hamidreza Rezaei Kelidbari, Mohammad Doostar

“…Therefore, for a more accurate and consistent review, it is suggested that the model presented in this research be tested in other similar organizations and the results obtained be compared with the results of this research. …”
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Identifying the educational components of technology commercialization of universities with metacombination method by Mohammad Khorasani, Hassanali Aghajani, Abdolhamid Safaei Ghadikolaee, HamidReza Fallah Lajimi

“…The findings of the research are based on 21 final reviewed articles out of 110 initial articles, which lead to the extraction of 20 concepts and open codes for the commercialization of universities' technology and 4 core codes including: 1- Hardware 2- Software 3- Brainware 4- Organization-software. …”
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Neural tube defects in a war-torn Tigray regional state of Ethiopia: a retrospective study of 54,626 deliveries by Birhane Alem Berihu, Afework Mulugeta, Tony Magana, Masresha Tessema, Tafere Gebreegziabher, Yibrah Berhe, Abadi Leul Welderufael, Hayelom Kebede Mekonen

“…Methods This institution-based, retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted across 11 public hospitals in the Tigray region. The study reviewed all delivery records from October 2020 to December 2023. …”
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Challenging cases of adherent periarterial vein during subinguinal Fisch technique and subinguinal micro-varicocelecotmy and sclerotherapy: a prospective comparative study by Amr Elahwany, Nashaat Nabil, Sameh Fayek GamalEl Din, Ahmed Raef Sadek, Ahmed Ewais Sayed, Ahmed Ragab

“…Abstract Background To the best of our knowledge, there is a gap in the review of literature about the most suitable varicocelectomy technique in isolating and ligating adherent periarterial vein(s). …”
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Inferior vena cava diameter in patients with chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease: a retrospective study by Jianan Li, Chi Wang, Hui wu Dong, Jing Qi, Chongyou Rao, Qiuyang Li, Kunlun He

“…Information on all-cause mortality was collected by telephone interview and medical records review. We used Cox regression to evaluate the risk of all-cause mortality among groups, and used mediation analysis to examine the mediation role of N-terminal-pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and serum albumin in the association between IVC and all-cause mortality. …”
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Comparison of 1D and 3D volume measurement techniques in NF2-associated vestibular schwannoma monitoring by Isabel Gugel, Nuran Aboutaha, Bianca Pfluegler, Ulrike Ernemann, Martin Ulrich Schuhmann, Marcos Tatagiba, Florian Grimm

“…VS were clinically followed every 6 months with cranial, thin-sliced (< 3 mm) MRI. We retrospectively reviewed and used T1-weighted post-contrast enhanced (gadolinium) images for both SVA and linear measurements. 3D-SVA was performed manually or combined with semiautomated segmentation by using axial planes. …”
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Poor sleep quality and associated factors among HIV-positive and negative postpartum women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study by Milen Mihertabe, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Gidey Rtbey

“…An interviewer-administered questionnaire and chart review were used to collect the data. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to assess the outcome variable with a cutoff point ≥5. …”
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Advancements and opportunities to improve bottom–up estimates of global wetland methane emissions by Qing Zhu, Daniel J Jacob, Kunxiaojia Yuan, Fa Li, Benjamin R K Runkle, Min Chen, A Anthony Bloom, Benjamin Poulter, James D East, William J Riley, Gavin McNicol, John Worden, Christian Frankenberg, Meghan Halabisky

“…To address these critical gaps, we review recent development, validation, and applications of bottom–up estimates of global wetland CH _4 emissions, as well as how they are used in top–down inversions. …”
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Incidence and predictors of seizure-related injuries among epileptic patients undergoing follow-up treatment at public hospitals in Central Ethiopia by Selamawit Wondale Begizew, Bethelhem Birhanu Muluneh, Taye Mezgebu Ashine, Asnakech Zekiwos Heliso, Getachew Ossabo Babore, Elias Ezo Ereta, Sentayehu Admasu Saliya, Awoke Girma Hailu, Elias Nigusu Abdisa

“…Data collection involved conducting interviews with participants using a structured questionnaire and reviewing patients’ charts. Univariate analysis, multivariate, and regression analysis were performed to identify potential associations between variables and seizure-related injuries. …”
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SHoes for Adolescent PatEllofemoral pain: study protocol for the SHAPE Australian community-based, randomised clinical trial by Kim L Bennell, Kade L Paterson, Rana S Hinman, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Adam Bryant, Karen Elaine Lamb, Peixuan Li, Sam Shearer, Anurika P De Silva

“…Outcomes will be presented at national and international scientific conferences and published in peer-review journals.Trial registration number Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry reference: ACTRN12623000042640.…”
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Research Progress and Prospects of Key Navigation Technologies for Facility Agricultural Robots by HE Yong, HUANG Zhenyu, YANG Ningyuan, LI Xiyao, WANG Yuwei, FENG Xuping

“…[Progress]This paper reviews the key technologies of automatic navigation for facility agricultural robots. …”
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Pharmacological treatment in autism: a proposal for guidelines on common co-occurring psychiatric symptoms by Mariah A. Manter, Kirstin B. Birtwell, James Bath, Nora D. B. Friedman, Christopher J. Keary, Ann M. Neumeyer, Michelle L. Palumbo, Robyn P. Thom, Emily Stonestreet, Hannah Brooks, Kelly Dakin, Jacob M. Hooker, Christopher J. McDougle

“…Key literature and clinical trial results were reviewed to supplement clinical experience. Results The pharmacological treatment pathways reflect how appropriate medication options for ASD patients can depend on many factors unique to the patient and can differ from established non-autistic SOC. …”
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Effects of exercise and exercise timing on energy intake and appetite control in Danish individuals with overweight or obesity with and without type 2 diabetes: a protocol for a ra... by Louise Groth Grunnet, Martin Bæk Blond, Jonas Salling Quist, Kristine Beaulieu, Graham Finlayson, Kristine Færch, Lea Jalking, Natja Poder Launbo, Marie Møller Jensen, Hanne Enghoff Pedersen, Marina Kjærgaard Gerstenberg

“…All results will be published in national and international peer-reviewed journals and will be disseminated at national and international conferences.Trial registration number NCT05768958.…”
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Clinical outcome analysis for surgical fixation versus conservative treatment on rib fractures: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis by Penglong Zhao, Qiyue Ge, Haotian Zheng, Jing Luo, Xiaobin Song, Liwen Hu

“…This study presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature published over the past 20 years, with the objective of comparing the clinical outcomes of adult patients with multiple traumatic rib fractures who underwent SSRF, relative to those treated conservatively. …”
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Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) colonisation as a predictor for subsequent CRE infection: A retrospective surveillance study by Courtney M. Tubb, Marco Tubb, Jonathan Hooijer, Rispah Chomba, Jeremy Nel

“…Method: We retrospectively reviewed hospital records from 686 patients admitted to a medical high-care ward at a tertiary hospital in Gauteng, South Africa, between October 2019 and May 2022. …”
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Comparison of positive BioFire FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis (ME) panels, CSF cultures, CSF parameters, clinical presentation and in-patient mortality among patients with bacte... by Thein Myint, Jaime Soria, Yuanzheng Gao, Marice Ruiz Conejo Castillo, Vaneet Arora, Julie A. Ribes

“…We evaluated the panel’s performance using retrospective chart review of patients at the University of Kentucky from October 2016 to September 2022, including 7,551 MEP results. …”
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Microwave Ablation of T1a and T1b Renal Masses: A Retrospective Study by Assim Saad Eddin, Karan Rao, Bradford Oliva, Ajmain Chowdhury, Shetty Zubin, Chad Tracy, Brian J. Smith, Sandeep T. Laroia

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of microwave ablation (MWA) for the treatment of T1a and T1b renal masses, with size ranges between 1.2 and 6.5 cm. A retrospective review was performed at a single tertiary comprehensive cancer center between June 2019 and June 2023 of 49 consecutive patients (53 total procedures) who underwent MWA for renal masses. …”
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From cellular senescence towards age-related macular degeneration: the role of telomeres by L.K. Moshetova, O.I. Abramova, K.I. Turkina, O.P. Dmitrenko, N.S. Karpova

“…</i> </p> <p> <i>This article reviews the results of early studies that later became the basis for further in-depth experiments. …”
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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer in Singapore by Hui Lionel Raphael Chen, Piea Peng Lee, Yun Zhao, Wei Hao Caleb Ng, Jiashen Zhao, Yu En Christopher Tan, Bo Jie Sean Loh, Kah-Hoe Pierce Chow, Hiang Khoon Tan, Kwong-Wei Emile Tan

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries implemented lockdowns and social distancing measures, which may delay the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aims to review the impact of the pandemic on the diagnosis and treatment outcomes of CRC. …”
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Beyond identification of familial hypercholesterolemia: Improving downstream visits and treatments in a large health care system by Harin Lee, Tarun Kadaru, Ruth Schneider, Taylor Triana, Carol Tujardon, Colby Ayers, Mujeeb Basit, Zahid Ahmad, Amit Khera

“…Results: A total of 242 patients from the FH registry were reviewed of which 108 (mean age 55, 69 % women, highest mean LDL-C 267 ± 47 mg/dL) met the inclusion criteria. …”
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