Book review: Sociodynamics–A systematic approach to mathematical modelling in the social sciences, by Wolfgang Weidlich by Günter Haag

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Investigating the Disproportionate Impacts of Air Pollution on Vulnerable Populations in South Africa: A Systematic Review by Claudia Frazenburg, Maasago Mercy Sepadi, Munyaradzi Chitakira

“…<b>Methods:</b> The review followed the PRISMA guidelines and analyzed quantitative studies conducted in South Africa, which were published between 2014 and 2024. …”
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Brain connectivity by single-photon emission computed tomography and graph theory: a mini-review by Carlos A. Sanchez-Catasus, Karla Batista-García-Ramó, Lester Melie-Garcia

“…One of the multivariate methods that has proven to be useful is graph theory. In this article, we review brain connectivity modeling based on this approach applied to brain SPECT. …”
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Value of robotic surgery simulation for training surgical residents and attendings: a systematic review protocol by Ngan Nguyen, Kathryn K Howard, Hussein Makki, Nathan M Novotny, Misa Mi

“…Our objective is to identify the effectiveness of robotic simulation on novice robotic surgeons. This review will answer our review question: To what extent are robotic simulations for training novice robotic general surgery residents and attendings associated with improved outcomes in comparison with no simulation training?…”
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Successful Treatment of Crizotinib-Induced Fulminant Liver Failure: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Kyle Kreitman, Satheesh P. Nair, Jiten P. Kothadia

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MRI-based hip cartilage measures in osteoarthritic and non-osteoarthritic individuals: a systematic review by Jacob L Jaremko, Hector N Aguilar, Michele C Battié

“…We performed a systematic review of MRI-based estimates of hip articular cartilage in the general population and in patients with established osteoarthritis, using MEDLINE, EMBASE and SCOPUS current to June 2016, with search terms such as ‘hip’, ‘femoral head’, ‘cartilage’, ‘volume’, ‘thickness’, ‘MRI’, etc. …”
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Using a lean management approach in acute ischemic stroke management: a systematic review by Urszula Cegłowska, Anna Zawada, Magdalena Zielińska, Tomasz Hermanowski, Aleksander Buczacki

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The role of international support programmes in global health security capacity building: A scoping review. by Anne Doble, Zoe Sheridan, Ahmed Razavi, Anne Wilson, Ebere Okereke

“…Many international programmes support low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to strengthen public health capabilities for compliance with the International Health Regulations (IHR). This narrative review seeks to identify key characteristics and factors necessary for effective and sustainable IHR core capacity development, establishing roles for international support and some principles of good practice. …”
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Factors associated with cancer treatment delay: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Timothy P Hanna, Elizabeth T Jacobs, Kristin E Morrill, Rogelio Robles-Morales, Melissa Lopez-Pentecost, Raigam J Martínez Portilla, Ahlam A Saleh, Meghan B Skiba, Taylor S Riall, Jessica D Austin, Rachel Hirschey, Lena Spotleson

“…The findings of this review will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed scientific journal, academic conferences, social media, and key stakeholders.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021293131.…”
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A Brief Review of Recent Research on Reversible Francis Pump Turbines in Pumped Storage Plants by Xiuli Mao, Jiaren Hu, Zhongyong Pan, Pengju Zhong, Ning Zhang

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Laparoscopic Resection of an Intra-Abdominal Esophageal Duplication Cyst: A Case Report and Literature Review by Ikuo Watanobe, Yuzuru Ito, Eigo Akimoto, Yuuki Sekine, Yurie Haruyama, Kota Amemiya, Fumihiro Kawano, Shohei Fujita, Satoshi Omori, Shozo Miyano, Taijiro Kosaka, Michio Machida, Toshiaki Kitabatake, Kuniaki Kojima, Asumi Sakaguchi, Kanako Ogura, Toshiharu Matsumoto

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What are the barriers and facilitators to self-management of chronic conditions reported by women? A systematic review by Dawn Dowding, Rohna Kearney, Lucy Dwyer

“…Therefore, this systematic review aims to identify, appraise and synthesise the findings of published qualitative research exploring the barriers and facilitators to self-management of chronic conditions reported by women.Methods and analysis The systematic review will be conducted and reported in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and a guide for the systematic review of qualitative data. …”
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in a Patient Receiving Tofacitinib: A Case Report and Literature Review by Georgio Medawar, Joseph Chahrouri, Rabih Said

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Urban Water Quality and Fertilizer Ordinances: Avoiding Unintended Consequences: A Review of the Scientific Literature by George Hochmuth, Terril Nell, Jerry Sartain, J. Bryan Unruh, Chris Martinez, Laurie Trenholm, John Cisar

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Determining the required level of care for patients with acute bacterial meningitis: case reports and literature review by G. Makarevičius, N. Giedraitienė, A. Klimašauskienė

“…In this article, we present two cases of bacterial meningitis: an elderly man who was denied ICU care since his consciousness was only mildly altered, and a woman who was admitted to ICU because she was diagnosed with meningococcus meningitis. We will also review some literature regarding prognostic factors for bacterial meningitis in an attempt to distinguish valuable criteria for ICU admission. …”
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Lipophilic bioactive compounds nano-micro encapsulation via coaxial electrohydrodynamic atomization: A review by Elnaz Z. Fallahasghari, Ioannis S. Chronakis, Ana C. Mendes

“…Coaxial electrohydrodynamic processes generate core-shell structures with enhanced encapsulation performance, utilizing a broad range of polymers. This review discusses the research conducted over the past seven years on the core-shell electrosprayed capsules and electrospun fibers, for encapsulating natural lipophilic bioactive compounds. …”
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Advances and utility of digital twins in critical care and acute care medicine: a narrative review by Gabriele A. Halpern, Marko Nemet, Diksha M. Gowda, Oguz Kilickaya, Amos Lal

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown promise for revolutionizing healthcare. This narrative review focuses on the evolving discussion of the utility of AI and clinical informatics in critical care and acute care medicine, specifically focusing on digital twin (DT) technology. …”
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Selection of Prosthesis in Aortic Valve Surgery: Short Review and Trend in our Practice in 10 Years by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Adelina Musliu, Fjoralba Qejvani, Altin Veshti

“…Materials and Methods: We reviewed the types of mechanical and bioprosthetic valves used over the past ten years at our clinic, the Cardiac Surgery Service of the University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa.” …”
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Parameter Identification for Primary-Side Control of Inductive Wireless Power Transfer Systems: A Review by Mwangi Andrew Ngini, Chanh-Tin Truong, Sung-Jin Choi

“…However, based on our gathered information, a review work regarding primary-side control techniques applying parameter identification for anti-misalignment and load variation has not been published yet. …”
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Cutaneous Metastases of the Synchronous Primary Endometrial and Bilateral Ovarian Cancer: An Infrequent Presentation and Literature Review by Gul Kanyilmaz, Meryem Aktan, Mehmet Koc, Siddika Findik

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