Comparative outcomes of corticosteroids, neuromuscular blocking agents, and inhaled nitric oxide in ARDS: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Zhiyuan Xu, Xiao Liu, Liang Zhang, Xianliang Yan, Xianliang Yan

“…Vecuronium bromide was the most effective strategy for reducing 28-day mortality compared to conventional treatment, iNO, methylprednisolone, and placebo (OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.15–1.00, and OR 0.30, 95% CI 0.10–0.85 and OR 0.25, 95% CI 0.08–0.74 and OR 0.23, 95% CI 0.08–0.65; SUCRA: 96.6%). …”
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Co-creation and application of a framework for the de-prioritization of urban communities during insecticide-treated bed net mass campaigns for malaria prevention and control in Kw... by Ifeoma D. Ozodiegwu, Laurette Mhlanga, Eniola A. Bamgboye, Adeniyi F. Fagbamigbe, Cyril Ademu, Chukwu Okoronkwo, Joshua O. Akinyemi, Akintayo O. Ogunwale, IkeOluwapo O. Ajayi, Beatriz Galatas

“…We developed an urban LLINs distribution framework and a novel strategy, which was piloted in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. …”
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Comparative performance of microscopy, rapid diagnostic tests, and multiplex real-time PCR for detection of malaria parasites among pregnant women in northwest Ethiopia by Zemenu Tamir, Abebe Animut, Sisay Dugassa, Araya Gebresilassie, Mahlet Belachew, Adugna Abera, Berhanu Erko

“…Pooled multiplex qPCR could be a sensitive and resource-efficient strategy for epidemiological surveillance of Plasmodium infections in pregnancy.…”
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Patient preferences for facility-based management of hypertension and diabetes in rural Uganda: a discrete choice experiment by Robert Kalyesubula, Isaac Ssinabulya, Rachel Nugent, Christine Ngaruiya, Nicola L Hawley, Dallas Wood, Baylah Tessier-Sherman, Deron Galusha, Mari Armstrong-Hough, Sarah EG Moor, Andrew K Tusubira, Ann R Akiteng, Evelyn Hsieh Donroe, Tracy L Rabin, Brenda D Nakirya, Christine Nalwadda, Jeremy I Schwartz

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The effect of green management on sustainable marketing orientation in small and medium industrial businesses: the mediating role of social legitimacy by Heshmatollah Soroushnia, Jalal Haghighatmonfared, Anahita Salari

“…Purpose: Based on a resource-based view, businesses have become limited and dependent on ecosystems. Strategy and competitive advantage will be based on the qualities that make economic activities compatible with the environment possible. …”
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Targeting early tau pathology: probiotic diet enhances cognitive function and reduces inflammation in a preclinical Alzheimer’s model by Cassandra M. Flynn, Tamunotonye Omoluabi, Alyssa M. Janes, Emma J. Rodgers, Sarah E. Torraville, Brenda L. Negandhi, Timothy E. Nobel, Shyamchand Mayengbam, Qi Yuan

“…Probiotic supplementation could offer a novel early intervention strategy for AD, highlighting the pivotal role of gut health in neurodegeneration.…”
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Novel image registration algorithm for scene-matching navigation by Hongrui YANG, Qiju ZHU, Peixian CAO, Hao GU, Dongdong ZHAO

“…It effectively extracts image features by delineating pixel characteristics of oriented gradients and uses a regional feature extraction strategy. This is advantageous over point and line features, especially when handling nonlinear intensity differences among heterogeneous images during matching, enabling precise matching of image data collected by different sensors and satisfying high-precision navigation needs under all-weather conditions for aerial vehicles. …”
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Designing and Modeling Digital Transformation in the Automotive Industry: Leveraging the Fourth Industrial Revolution by Mohammad Saeed Mozafari Mehr, Mohammad Taghi Taghavifard

“…Finally, the digital strategy of Iran Khodro Company leads to the financial and non-financial performance of the company.…”
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Une gestion plurielle des illégalismes : négociations et contradictions dans la régulation des eaux usées au Maroc by Pierre-Louis Mayaux, Naïma Fezza, Zhour Bouzidi

“…The municipality of Meknes is also trying to put an end to farming practices, which run counter to its strategy of setting up a “green” and recreational space in the area. …”
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Clinical outcomes of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in 38 patients with refractory/relapsed primary or second... by Jiaying Wu, Wanying Liu, Yang Cao, Yang Yang, Zhen Shang, Mi Zhou, Yicheng Zhang, Fankai Meng, Xiaojian Zhu, Yi Xiao

“…Abstract Background Several reports have indicated that chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is a promising strategy for refractory/relapsed (r/r) central nervous system lymphoma (CNSL), but the number of reported cases is limited. …”
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CAD-Q (COPD-Asthma Differentiation Questionnaire): Performance of a new diagnostic score to differentiate between COPD and asthma in adults by Alejandra Lozano-Forero, Eduardo Tuta-Quintero, Alirio R. Bastidas, Blanka Pacheco, Juan Cordero, Kamil Faizal, Miguel Molina, Irma Méndez, Andrés Cardona, Nicoll Navarro, Gabriela Bonilla, Manuela Franco, Juan Samboní, Julio de La Hoz, Georgina Doumat, David Portilla, Hannah Eljach

“…Utilizing clinical questionnaires to identify and differentiate patients with COPD and asthma for further diagnostic procedures has emerged as an effective strategy to address this issue. We developed a new diagnostic tool, the COPD-Asthma Differentiation Questionnaire (CAD-Q), to differentiate between COPD and asthma in adults. …”
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Comparison of IMO vifa24plus(1-2) and Humphrey Field Analyzer 24-2 by Takagi Y, Asano R, Yamashita K, Sakai Y, Yokoyama S, Ichikawa K, Ichikawa K

“…On the same day, the HFA 24– 2 test using the Swedish Interactive Threshold Algorithm Standard and the IMO vifa 24plus(1– 2) test using the Ambient Interactive Zippy Estimated strategy were performed. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare fixation, false positives, false negatives, and total test time for both eyes between the HFA and IMO vifa tests. …”
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Mechanism of Exogenous Silicon in Enhancing Cold Stress Tolerance in <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L. Seedlings: Insights from Resistance and Quality Indicators by Fan Zhang, Yihong Zhao, Yuanbo Zhang, Yu Shi, Leiping Hou, Abid Khan, Ruixing Zhang, Yi Zhang

“…Consequently, the study advocates for the application of 50 mg·L⁻¹ ionic Si fertilizer as a strategy to mitigate the impact of low-temperature stress on tomato plants. …”
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Incorporation of reduced glutathione to the extender improves frozen-thawed sperm function and fertility potential in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) by Sen Yang, Wenjie Xu, Yanglin Hua, Qingxin Ruan, Zining Meng

“…Supplementation of antioxidant in the freezing medium is suggested to be an effective strategy against cryodamage. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the potential effects of reduced glutathione (GSH) on post-thaw sperm quality and fertility in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi). …”
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Les macaques de Tonkéan perçoivent-ils ce que peuvent et ne peuvent pas voir leurs congénères ? by Charlotte Canteloup, Emilie Piraux, Helene Meunier

“…Notre étude rapporte également que les subordonnés adoptent une stratégie particulière leur permettant d’obtenir le maximum de nourriture lorsqu’ils ont une longueur d’avance sur le dominant. …”
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Effects of a nutrition education intervention on nutrition knowledge and attitude among overweight and obese primary schoolchildren: a cluster randomized controlled trial by Rusidah Selamat, Nur Azlina Abdul Aziz, Junidah Raib, Norlida Zulkafly, WNurul Ashikin W. Mohamad, Ainan Nasrina Ismail, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Fuziah Md. Zain, Zahari Ishak, Abqariyah Yahya, Abdul Halim Mokhtar

“…Abstract Background School-based obesity interventions are a promising strategy for combating childhood obesity. In this study, we examined the efficacy of the “My Body is Fit and Fabulous at School” (MyBFF@school) program with a nutrition education intervention (NEI) for improving nutrition knowledge and attitude among overweight and obese primary schoolchildren. …”
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Hydra Radio Access Network (H-RAN): Multi-Functional Communications and Sensing Networks, Initial Access Implementation, and Task-2 Approach by Rafid I. Abd, Daniel J. Findley, Kwang Soon Kim

“…However, conventional RANs typically implement a uniform strategy when dealing with diverse communication scenarios. …”
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Identification and validation of the important role of KIF11 in the development and progression of endometrial cancer by Biying Wang, Lunmin Bao, Xiaoduo Li, Guang Sun, Wu Yang, Nanzi Xie, Ling Lei, Wei Chen, Hailong Zhang, Man Chen, Xing Zhao, Xiufang Wan, Rui Yuan, Hongmei Jiang

“…Our current research explored the prognostic value, biological function and targeting strategy of KIF11 in EC through approaches including bioinformatics, machine learning and experimental studies. …”
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Enhanced Biomechanical Stability in Proximal Humeral Fractures: Finite Element Analysis of a Novel Endosteal Anatomical Support Nail for Improved Fixation in Elderly Patients by Jiawen Chen, Zhonghe Wang, Changda Li, Peiyu He, Zhongxuan Chen, Lijun Sun, Xiaoyan Cao, Na Tian, Xiang Dong, Peifu Tang, Hua Chen

“…Conclusions This study introduces a novel EAS concept to enhance the anti‐varus and anti‐rotational capabilities of the humeral head and distribute stress at the bone–implant interface in treating elderly PHFs. This strategy shows promise based on our limited analysis.…”
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iRGD-Targeted Biosynthetic Nanobubbles for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging of Osteosarcoma by Liu T, Liang X, Liu W, Yang S, Cui T, Yan F, Li Z

“…Biocompatibility analysis showed no significant cytotoxicity of iRGD-sGVs to mice.Conclusion: Our study provides a new strategy for early diagnosis of osteosarcoma. Keywords: ultrasound molecular imaging, ultrasound contrast agents, gas vesicles, internalizing RGD, tumor imaging…”
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