Investigating the effect of the teaching method of peer education in medical students of surgical internship on satisfaction, grade at the end of the section, and implementation ab... by Keivan Sabooni, Madjid Shafiayan, Farzaneh Zarei, Behzad Khalafi

“…The data was analyzed using statistical tests by SPSS software version 21. Results: A significant difference was found between the two control and intervention groups in terms of satisfaction, validity, and applicability, and the level of satisfaction, as well as the level of learning, was significantly higher compared to the observation group that was trained by the lecture method(p<0.05); was higher It has also achieved its educational goals, including satisfaction and learning, as well as self-efficacy. …”
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Spatio-temporal Distribution of Aboveground Forest Biomass and Carbon in Tropical Dry Forest under Anthropogenic Pressure, Brazil by Gabriela Salami, Rinaldo Luiz Caraciolo Ferreira, José Antônio Aleixo da Silva, Fernando José Freire, Emanuel Araújo Silva, Marco Antonio Diodato, Dhonatan Diego Pessi

“…Spatial analyses and mapping of aboveground biomass and carbon were performed using GS+ software, with semivariograms fitted using spherical, exponential, and Gaussian models. …”
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Research hotspots and trends in the antioxidant effects of acupuncture: A bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 by Zhilin Huang, Song Li, YiHao Zhou, Anhong Dai, Yi Zhang, Meifang Liu, Mengqi Le, Jing Shi

“…Countries, publications, authors, co-citations, and keywords were visualized and analyzed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and R software. Results: A total of 438 articles have been published in the field, with the number increasing yearly. …”
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In Vitro Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities, Pharmacokinetics, and In Silico Molecular Docking Study of Phytochemicals from the Roots of Ziziphus spina-christi by Hadush Gebrehiwot, Urgessa Ensermu, Aman Dekebo, Milkyas Endale, Tariku Nefo Duke

“…Conversely, the in silico molecular docking studies were attained via a Biovia Discovery Studio Visualizer 2021 in combination with the AutoDock Vina software. The silica gel chromatographic separation of the combined CH2Cl2 : CH3OH (1 : 1) and CH3OH root extracts afforded trimethyl trilinolein (1), stearic acid (2), 13-hydroxyoctadeca-9, 11-dienoic acid (3), β-sitosteryl-3β-glucopyranoside-6′-O-palmitate (4), and stigmasterol (5). …”
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Value of transabdominal ultrasonography for diagnosing functional constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Duc Long Tran, Phu Nguyen Trong Tran, Paweena Susantitaphong, Phichayut Phinyo, Palittiya Sintusek

“…Comprehensive Meta-Analysis ver. 3, R, and Review Manager ver. 5.4.1 software were used to assess the optimal cutoff, sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC). …”
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Influence of Alkali Metal Oxide Slag Aggregating Agent on the Performance of Magnesium Desulfurization Slags by Wufeng JIANG, Liang TIAN, Suju HAO, He BO, Tengfei MA, Yuzhu ZHANG

“…The liquidus diagram of CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO(FeO) desulfurization slag was drawn by FactSage software, and the phase composition of desulfurization slag and the influence of desulfurization slag composition on the liquid phase area were analyzed, and the sensitivity of desulfurization slag to temperature was reduced, which is conducive to slag removal. …”
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The effect of educational intervention based on the mobile application on women’s knowledge, attitude, and practice on microplastics and health: study protocol for a randomized con... by Zahra Seifi, Fatemeh Zarei, Fazlollah Ahmadi

“…The sample size was calculated using G*Power software to ensure sufficient power (80%) with an alpha level of 0.05, factoring in a 15% dropout rate. …”
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Risk factors of stroke-related sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Huan Yan, Juan Li, Lihong Xian, Yujie Li, Simin Li, Qinghua Wen

“…Meta-analysis was then performed using Revman 5.4 software to determine the significant risk factors for patients with stroke-related sarcopenia.ResultsA total of 14 studies (n = 3,113) were selected to determine the following factors that were statistically significant in patients with stroke-related sarcopenia: Age (OR = 1.04; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.06; P &lt; 0.0001), tube feeding (OR = 3.98; 95% CI: 2.12, 7.47; P &lt; 0.0001), pre-stroke sarcopenia (OR = 1.84; 95% CI: 1.39, 2.43; P &lt; 0.0001), atrial fibrillation (OR = 1.53; 95% CI: 1.15, 2.02; P = 0.003), NIHSS score (OR = 1.48; 95% CI: 1.21, 1.81; P = 0.0001), and osteoporosis (OR = 1.801; 95% CI: 58, 2.04; P &lt; 0.00001). …”
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Evaluation of a pilot family planning educational seminar and subsequent attitudes towards family planning among Muslim communities in Tanzania. by Alexandra A Cordeiro, Hajirah Gumanneh, Aneth Nzali, Valencia J Lambert, Amina Yussuph, Albert Kihunrwa, Yassin Mchondo, Ramadhan Mtita, Hidaya Yahaya, Samuel E Kalluvya, Joyce Wamoyi, Mehrunisha Suleman, Jennifer A Downs, Agrey H Mwakisole

“…Demographic and survey data was analyzed using R software. Thematic analysis using de-identified transcripts was performed using NVivo (Version 12). …”
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Advances in genetic diagnosis and therapy of hereditary heart disease: a bibliometric review from 2004 to 2024 by Huixi Ma, Yun Wang, Yang Jia, Linjun Xie, Lini Liu, Dingyi Zhang, Xinyue Ma, Yingkun Guo, Rong Xu

“…Bibliometric analysis software (CiteSpace 6.3.R1, VOSviewer 1.6.18, and Scimago Graphica) was used to analyze the general information, trends, and emerging foci of HHD in the past 20 years, including author, country, institution, keyword, and so on. …”
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How climate change is shaping young people’s health: a participatory, youth co-led study from Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nigeria by Jessie Pinchoff, Karen Austrian, Eno-Obong Etetim, Damilola Babatunde, Eleanor Blomstrom, Sigma Ainul, Toyin Olamide Akomolafe, Brian Medina Carranza, Angel Del Valle

“…Open-ended questions elicited responses regarding AYP knowledge, experiences and perceptions of climate change. Using NVivo software, translated transcripts were coded to explore and synthesise key thematic areas.Results Respondents discussed varied climate exposures and associated health risks, for example, how flooding events were impeding access to sexual and reproductive health commodities. …”
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Endovascular Treatment for Basilar Artery Occlusion: Revisiting Evidence From Randomized Clinical Trials by Sherief Ghozy, Amr Ehab El‐Qushayri, Mohamed Elfil, Alis J. Dicpinigaitis, Krishna Amuluru, Mohammad El‐Ghanem, Chirag D. Gandhi, Fawaz Al‐Mufti

“…Meta‐analysis statistics were performed using R software version 4.2.1. Results The rate of modified Rankin scale score of 0 to 3 was significantly higher in the EVT group compared with best medical treatment (risk ratio [RR], 1.54 [95% CI, 1.16–2.04]; P value = 0.002), and the same was observed for the rate of modified Rankin scale score 0 to 2 (RR, 1.83 [95% CI, 1.08–3.08]; P value = 0.024). …”
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The relationship between college students’ Suicidal ideation and rejection sensitivity: a network analysis by Yang He, Tianqi Yang, Chunyan He, Yuanbei Zhang, Huilin Yang, Shen Huang, Jianjun Liu, Xihong Li, Tao Xu, Shengjun Wu

“…Rejection sensitivity and suicidal ideation networks were constructed using R4.1.1 software to examine the links between the dimensions and to calculate the bridge expected influence (BEI) of each node. …”
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Comparison of the Accuracy of Fixture-Level Implant Impression Making with Different Splinting Techniques by Mehrdad Nateghi, Ramin Negahdari, Sahar Molaei, Ali Barzegar, Sepideh Bohlouli

“…After scanning the casts, the impression accuracy was compared between the three study groups by measuring the distance between the outer portions of the scan bodies screw-retained on implant analogs inside the cast using the Exocad software (2015.07 version). Group 1: splinting impression copings with autopolymerized acrylic resin and impression making immediately after the setting time (4 minutes); group 2: splinting and impression procedure after 17 minutes with splint sectioning and reconnection; group 3: splinting and impression procedure after 24 hours with splint sectioning and reconnection. …”
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Radiological assessment of cup anteversion with a novel 3D-printed highly-porous titanium dual mobility cup by Nicole Puteo, Edoardo Matteo Valentino, Vittorio Davidoni, Domenico Tigani

“…RA were measured by three blinded observers through Lewinnek, Woo-Morrey methods and an open access mathematical software (GeoGebra), used as reference method. Intra- and interobserver reliability of RA measurements were evaluated for each method using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). …”
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Halothermophilic Cas9 and dCas9 Interaction with Variety sgRNA In-silico by Kenny Lischer, Kholisoh Hayati, Muhammad Haykal Fabian, Fina Amreta Laksmi, Yudhi Nugraha, Hamdan Dwi Rizqi, Riri Fauziyya, Sarmoko, Mohd Shukuri Mohamad Ali

“…This includes preparing the structures of Cas9 and sgRNA, simulating them with HDOCK software, and data analysis. Molecular Docking has advantages such as cost-effectiveness and time efficiency in designing the optimal sgRNA length. …”
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Effects of Soil Conservation Practice and Crop Rotation on Selected Soil Physicochemical Properties: The Case of Dembecha District, Northwestern Ethiopia by Melkamu Degu, Asmare Melese, Wondwosen Tena

“…A total of forty-two composite samples were used for analysis by using SAS software. The land rotated with maize-wheat-faba bean exhibited significantly higher mean bulk density (1.06 g/cm3) than the land rotated with other crops (i.e., ranging from 1.02 to 1.04 g/cm3). …”
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Design Simulation and Preparation of White OLED Microdisplay Based on Microcavity Structure Optimization by Liangfei Duan, Guanghua Wang, Yu Duan, Denglin Lei, Fuli Qian, Qiming Yang

“…We realized the change of the microcavity structure by adjusting the thickness of each organic functional layer film and simulated and calculated the optimized thickness of each organic film layer and influence on OLED device performances using the SimOLED software system. The optimized OLED microdisplay structure is Si(CMOS)/ITO (35 nm)/MoO3 (2 nm)/CuPc (5 nm)/2-TNATA (20 nm)/NPB (10 nm)/NPB : rubrene (1.5%)ADN : DSA-Ph (5%) (25 nm)/TPBi (15 nm)/Alq3 (1.2 nm)/Mg (13 nm) : Ag (1%). …”
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The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Female Patients Seeking or Undergoing Fertility Treatment in a Single In Vitro Fertilisation Clinic in Greece: An International,... by Konstantina Pappa, Emmanouil M. Xydias, Apostolos C. Ziogas, Kanelina Bimba, Elias Tsakos, Efstratios Kolibianakis

“…All analyses were conducted using the SPSS Statistics software. Results: From 409 initial candidates, 106 women, with a mean age of 41.2 years, completed the questionnaire (26% response rate). …”
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Comparison of Hydrus and iStent microinvasive glaucoma surgery implants in combination with phacoemulsification for treatment of open-angle glaucoma: systematic review and network... by Xiaoyu Wang, Rongrong Hu, Dongyu Guo, Nan Hong, Xiuyuan Xuan

“…The network meta-analysis was conducted within a Bayesian framework using the Markov Chain Monte Carlo method in ADDIS software.Results Six prospective RCTs comprising 1397 patients were identified. …”
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