Understanding how and why audits work: protocol for a realist review of audit programmes to improve hospital care by Rijk Gans, Kees Ahaus, Lisanne Hut-Mossel, Gera Welker

“…The reporting of the review will follow the ‘Realist and Meta-Review Evidence Synthesis: Evolving Standards’ (RAMESES) publication standards.Ethics and dissemination This review does not require formal ethical approval. …”
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Novel tetracycline hybrids: synthesis, characterization, docking studies and in-vitro evaluation of antibacterial activity by Mansi Shah, Bhanubhai Suhagia, Sunita Goswami, Sneha Sagar, Arpit Patwari

“…In-vitro antibacterial activities were done using standard protocols against gram positive bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative bacteria like Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. …”
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Persistent intestinal myiasis caused by Oestrus ovis in a Nigerian university student: a case report by Winifred N. Adiri, Bruno Basil, Chinwe P. Onyia, Joy O. Ugwuanyi, Chinyere Azifuaku, Sam C. Iheukwumere, Olivia Obienu, Uchenna N. Ijoma, Sylvester C. Nwokediuko

“…Initial treatment with standard anti-helminthics failed, leading to prolonged treatment with ivermectin, nitazoxanide, and colonic washes, combined with levofloxacin for Helicobacter pylori eradication, resulting in the resolution of symptoms with no recurrence after 6 months. …”
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Green awakening: The rising influence of minority shareholders And ESG in shaping China's sustainable future by Shanshan Yue, Norkhairul Hafiz Bajuri, Guang Ye, Farid Ullah

“…Additionally, results using international ESG standards highlight the suitability of local standards for developing countries. …”
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Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Studies and Biological Activity of Curculigo latifolia Plant Organs for Natural Skin-Whitening Compound Candidate by Syamsu Nur, Heri Setiawan, Muhammad Hanafi, Berna Elya

“…This study aimed at standardizing the C. latifolia plant, analyzing its phytochemical profile, and evaluating its pharmacological effects. …”
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Evaluating the therapeutic communication skills of nursing students in the clinical setting: The experiences of students, patients and patients’ relatives by Neşe Mercan, Sevinç Mersin

“…Number, percentage, mean ± standard deviation and minimum-maximum values were calculated from the quantitative data. …”
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Patient-centered interprofessional education in cancer care: a systematic scoping review by Tobias Fragner, Honja Hama, Adis Šerifović, Kathrin Kirchheiner, Igor Grabovac

“…Future research should focus on long-term evaluations, address systemic barriers, expand geographical scope, and utilize standardized evaluation frameworks to further improve the design and implementation of patient-centered IPE programs in cancer care.…”
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Protective efficacy of classical vaccines and vaccination protocols against an exotic Newcastle disease virus genotype VII.2 in Belgian layer and broiler chickens by Mieke Steensels, Colas Soldan, Fabienne Rauw, Virginie Roupie, Bénédicte Lambrecht

“…Consequently, poor protection against velogenic APMV-1 infection was observed, with both clinical signs and viral excretion occurring in both infected and sentinel birds.This study demonstrates that the introduction of velogenic APMV-1 VII.2 can lead to its dissemination among the Belgian avian poultry population despite the implementation of standard vaccination.…”
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The effect of Shirodhara on essential hypertension: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Meenakshi Khapre, Dhanlika Dhanlika, Sriloy Mohanty, Amrita Mehndiratta

“…Out of four RCTs, only three were included for quantitative analysis, which mentioned the mean and standard deviation of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. …”
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The incidence, mortality, and survival rate of colorectal cancer in Xiamen, China, from 2011 to 2020 by Lingxian Qiu, Wenting Luo, Youlan Chen, Zhinan Guo, Jiali Quan, Jiahuang Chi, Yingying Guan, Yue Huang, Yilan Lin

“…The observed 5-year survival rate was 46.65%, with an age-standardized survival of 51.24%. CRC incidence in Xiamen is significantly increasing (AAPC = 4.90%). …”
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Development of ICF-based patient-reported outcome and experience measures to study social participation among people with chronic diseases: a mixed-methods protocol by Christophe Vanroelen, Maxim Van den broecke, Sarah de Jong, Régine Kiasuwa Mbengi

“…This protocol presents the phases for the disease-specific development of patient-reported outcome and experience measures to assess SP and its potential determinants among people living in Belgium with cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, HIV or a neuromuscular disease.Methods and analysis This protocol applies the PROMIS Instrument Development and Validation Scientific Standards and COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments to develop PRMs in a disease-specific manner to quantify the components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). …”
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Performance evaluation of HMA using recycled brick powder as filler with Superpave aggregate gradation by Tamiru Habte, Getachew Kebede, Agon Elmer, Anteneh Geremew

“…The replacement rates of 3 % RBP + 2 % CSD meet ERA standard specifications for Marshall properties, offering a cost-effective solution with low permanent deformation (2,88 mm) and high tensile strength ratio (94,39 %). …”
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Scatter Artifact with Ga-68-PSMA-11 PET: Severity Reduced With Furosemide Diuresis and Improved Scatter Correction by Courtney Lawhn-Heath MD, Robert R. Flavell MD, PhD, David E. Korenchan PhD, Timothy Deller MSEE, Spencer Lake MD, Peter R. Carroll MD, MPH, Thomas A. Hope MD

“…Furosemide reduced mean scatter severity when using non-TOF and standard TOF. Conclusions: Both furosemide and scatter correction algorithm play a role in reducing scatter in PSMA PET. …”
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How Preceptor Behaviour Shapes the Future of Medical Professionals by Alshareef MH, Flemban AF

“…They transmit clinical competencies, ethical standards, and interpersonal skills critical for patient-centred care. …”
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Multisectoral actions in primary health care: A realist synthesis of scoping review. by Resham B Khatri, Daniel Erku, Aklilu Endalamaw, Eskinder Wolka, Frehiwot Nigatu, Anteneh Zewdie, Yibeltal Assefa

“…We employed Pawson and Tilley's realist review approach to synthesize data following Realist and Meta-narrative Evidence Syntheses: Evolving Standards publication standards for realist synthesis. …”
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Are we offering palliative care and employing shared decision making in the neonatal intensive care unit? A 10-year retrospective chart review by Sawyer Karabelas-Pittman, Helen Coo, Hannah Lee, Christine C. Moon, Gillian MacLean

“…Conclusion: Our results demonstrate the need for standardized consultation and palliative care referral protocols to advance access to and quality of neonatal end-of-life care.…”
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An Age-Structured Model of HIV Infection that Allows for Variations in the Production Rate of Viral Particles and the Death Rate of Productively Infected Cells by Patrick W. Nelson, Michael A. Gilchrist, Daniel Coombs, James M. Hyman, Alan S. Perelson

“…If viral production ramps up slowly, we find that the time to peak viral loadis delayed compared to results obtained using the standard (constant viral production)model of HIV infection. …”
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Hydrolysis of fish waste using fruit wastes of Ananas comosus and Carica papaya for the formulation of liquid fertilizers by RHAA Ranasinghe, BTSDP Kannagara, RMCS Ratnayake

“…Fertilizers were tested on the growth of Basella alba comparing with a standard fertilizer.  Results Ananas comosus ripe fruit peels and the mixture of (A. comosus + C. papaya) showed the highest enzyme activities (0.33±0.02 and 0.36±0.01 U mL-1 enzyme respectively) at 55 oC and 70 oC. …”
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A clinical study exploring the prediction of microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma through the use of combined enhanced CT and MRI radiomics. by Jiangfa Li, Wenxiang Song, Jixue Li, Lv Cai, Zhao Jiang, Mengxiao Wei, Boming Nong, Meiyu Lai, Yiyi Jiang, Erbo Zhao, Liping Lei

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A retrospective analysis was conducted on 93 HCC patients who underwent partial hepatectomy. The gold standard for MVI was based on the histopathological diagnosis of the tissue. …”
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Influence of a Two-Stage Sintering Process on Characteristics of Porous Ceramics Produced with Sewage Sludge and Coal Ash as Low-Cost Raw Materials by Esam Al-Qadhi, Gaiye Li, Yaxing Ni

“…A comparison of these properties and characteristics with those of standard porous ceramics revealed that the product developed in this study would compete favorably for real applications.…”
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