The efficacy and safety of ketorolac for postoperative pain management in lumbar spine surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jianbin Guan, Ningning Feng, Kaitan Yang, Haimiti Abudouaini, Peng Liu

“…Data were extracted and analyzed using open-source meta-analysis software OpenMeta-Analyst, focusing on outcomes such as VAS pain scores, postoperative morphine requirements (PMR), length of hospital stay (LOS), and adverse effects, such as nausea, vomiting, pruritus, and constipation. …”
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Choice of Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery in Elderly and Senile Patients (Review) by I. A. Lisichenko, V. G. Gusarov

“…Management of elderly and senile patients is a major challenge due to significant comorbidity, especially in surgery under general anesthesia.The aim of the review was to identify the optimal method of anesthesia for knee arthroplasty in elderly patients based on the available clinical and experimental studies.We searched PubMed, Medline, and Elibrary.ru databases for relevant sources. …”
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Recommendations on benchmarks for numerical air quality model applications in China – Part 2: Ozone and uncertainty analysis by L. Huang, X. Zhang, C. Emery, Q. Mu, G. Yarwood, H. Zhai, Z. Sun, S. Xue, Y. Wang, J. S. Fu, L. Li

“…Chemical transport models (CTMs) serve as crucial tools in addressing O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> pollution, with frequent applications in predicting O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> concentrations, identifying source contributions, and formulating effective control strategies. …”
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Geochemical Characteristics and Environmental Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Weathering Profiles of Alkali-enriched Porphyry in Central Yunnan by Lei XU, Mengsheng ZHAO, Jie XU, Yanxun CHENG, Qiang QU, Weizhi CHEN, Ya ZHANG, Haoyu WANG, Yong BA, Fangping WEN, Kun QIAN

“…The contents of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn, Al2O3, TFe2O3, CaO, Na2O, K2O, MgO, SiO2, organic carbon and pH in rock/soil samples were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry/optimal emission spectrometry (ICP-MS/OES), atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) and volumetric method. …”
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COMPLICATIONS OF CONSERVATIVE AND SURGICAL TREATMENT OF FRACTURES OF THE MANDIBULAR CONDYLAR PROCESS (LITERATURE REVIEW) by I.M. Boichuk, A.V. Bambuliak

“…Materials and methods. The bibliosemantic method was used to clarify the state of the problem, to study the analysis of the results of previous scientific research based on the literature sources and electronic resources. …”
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Test accuracy of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for schistosomiasis in low endemicity areas: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinjie Zhou, Jiajia Li, Jiayin Qiu, Ting Feng, Chao Lv, Wangping Deng, Robert Bergquist, Jing Xu, Shizhu Li, Zhiqiang Qin

“…Subgroup analyses and univariable meta-regression were performed to explore the source of heterogeneity. Specifically, subgroup analyses were performed by categorizing into species (S. japonicum, S. mansoni, S. haematobium), sample type (stool, urine, serum, snails), and DNA extraction methods to explore factors influencing test performance. …”
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Preparation for Entering a Higher Educational Institution as an Investment Project by V. A. Kataeva, V. R. Masalkina, A. A. Ponomareva

“…The purpose of the study is to develop an algorithm for managing investments in preparation for entering a higher educational institution as an investment project.Materials and methods. The study includes a review of bibliographic sources on the existing methods and approaches to determining the economic efficiency of preparing for admission to a higher educational institution, as well as methods for assessing the effectiveness of investment projects. …”
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Diversity of Bioactive Compounds in Microalgae: Key Classes and Functional Applications by Maslin Osathanunkul, Suebsuya Thanaporn, Lefkothea Karapetsi, Georgia Maria Nteve, Emmanouil Pratsinakis, Eleni Stefanidou, Giorgos Lagiotis, Eleni Avramidou, Lydia Zorxzobokou, Georgia Tsintzou, Artemis Athanasiou, Sofia Mpelai, Constantinos Constandinidis, Panagiota Pantiora, Marián Merino, José Luis Mullor, Luka Dobrovic, Leonardo Cerasino, Tomohisa Ogawa, Meropi Tsaousi, Alexandre M. C. Rodrigues, Helena Cardoso, Rita Pires, Daniel Figueiredo, Inês F. Costa, Catarina Anjos, Nikolaos E. Labrou, Panagiotis Madesis

“…Microalgae offer a sustainable and versatile source of bioactive compounds. Their rapid growth, efficient CO₂ utilization, and adaptability make them a promising alternative to traditional production methods. …”
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Prognostic predictions in psychosis: exploring the complementary role of machine learning models by Metten Somers, Hugo G Schnack, Rene S Kahn, Diane F van Rappard, Frank L Gerritse, Edwin van Dellen, Violet van Dee, Seyed M Kia, Caterina Fregosi, Wilma E Swildens, Anne Alkema, Albert Batalla, Coen van den Berg, Danko Coric, Lotte G Dijkstra, Arthur van den Doel, Livia S Dominicus, John Enterman, Marte Z van der Horst, Fedor van Houwelingen, Charlotte S Koch, Lisanne E M Koomen, Marjan Kromkamp, Michelle Lancee, Brian E Mouthaan, Eline J Regeer, Raymond W J Salet, Jorgen Straalman, Marjolein H T de Vette, Judith Voogt, Inge Winter-van Rossum, Wiepke Cahn

“…Understanding how ML models (MLMs) can complement psychiatrists’ predictions and bridge the gap between MLM capabilities and practical use is key.Objective This vignette study aims to compare the performance of psychiatrists and MLMs in predicting short-term symptomatic and functional remission in patients with first-episode psychosis and explore whether MLMs can improve psychiatrists’ prognostic accuracy.Method 24 psychiatrists predicted symptomatic and functional remission probabilities at 10 weeks based on written baseline information from 66 patients in the OPtimization of Treatment and Management of Schizophrenia in Europe (OPTiMiSE) trial. …”
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An effective multi-step feature selection framework for clinical outcome prediction using electronic medical records by Hongnian Wang, Mingyang Zhang, Liyi Mai, Xin Li, Abdelouahab Bellou, Lijuan Wu

“…As the number of top-ranking features increased, the models’ accuracy began to stabilize, while feature subset stability (considering sample variations) and inter-method feature similarity reached optimal levels, confirming the validity of the FS framework. …”
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR RECOGNITION OF ROAD SIGNS USING A NEURAL NETWORK by Elena Yashina, Roman Artiukh, Nikolai Рan, Andrei Zelensky

“…The subject of the study is the methods and tools for automation of recognition of road signs at the level of software implementation. …”
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The imperial experience of the Russian empire: the Grand Duchy of Finland in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries by N.G. Karnishina

“…The system-structural method is used by the author to study the principles and methods of conducting national policy on the example of the Grand Duchy of Finland. …”

Improving the combat capability of small police tactical groups by I. V. Vlasenko, I. P. Lykhyi, Ya. O. Slatin

“…The paper uses a scientific approach to improving the combat capability and tactics of small tactical groups. The following methods are used in the article: analysis, analysis of primary sources, comparative analysis, statistical and mathematical analysis, survey, expert survey, optimisation and approximation, graphical method of formations and method of optimisation of the commander’s location in a small tactical group, and method of experimental research. …”
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Image navigator–based, automated coronary magnetic resonance angiography for the detection of coronary artery stenosis by Gregory Wood, Reza Hajhosseiny, Alexandra Uglebjerg Pedersen, Simon Littlewood, Tina Juul Hansen, Radhouene Neji, Karl P. Kunze, Jens Wetzl, Bjarne Linde Nørgaard, Jesper Møller Jensen, Michael Maeng, Per Lav Madsen, Niels Vejlstrup, Claudia Prieto, René M. Botnar, Won Yong Kim

“…Additionally, the study incorporates the utilization of standardized postprocessing with sliding-thin-slab multiplanar reformatting, in combination with evaluation of the source images, to optimize the visualization of coronary artery stenosis. …”
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Spectrophotometric study of tannins in the herb Achillea millefolium L. by H. P. Smoilovska, O. O. Maliuhina, O. K. Yerenko, T. V. Khortetska

“…This allows the use of plant raw materials and extracts of yarrow for the development of complex herbal and combined formulations of medicines. The search for new sources of natural tannin compounds for pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes is of significant interest and encourages the improvement of phytochemical research methods of known species of medicinal plants. …”
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Surgical treatment of hammertoe deformity (a literature review) by D. V. Prozorovskyi

“…Material and methods. Publications from Google search, electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar, archives of specialized journals and other relevant sources of scientific and medical information were analyzed. …”
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Assessment of bimodal laser photodynamic therapy at wavelenths of 410 nm and 653 nm for oral precancerous lesions: An in vitro and in vivo study by Shuiting Fu, Ting Zhu, Lu Chen, Guoyu Zhou, Jian Sun

“…There is a pressing demand for innovations that can enhance the effectiveness of PDT and minimize its side effects in addressing oral precancerous lesions. Materials and methods: This study employed m-THPC as a photosensitizer and developed a novel light source with dual wavelengths of 410 nm/653 nm tailored to excite the photosensitizer. …”
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The relationship between homework time and academic performance among K‐12: A systematic review by Liping Guo, Jieyun Li, Zheng Xu, Xiaoling Hu, Chunyan Liu, Xin Xing, Xiuxia Li, Howard White, Kehu Yang

“…Objectives To evaluate the relationship between homework time and academic performance among K‐12 students. Search Methods On November 5, 2021, we retrieved articles from a variety sources. …”
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Effects of corn variety in whole-plant corn silage on dry matter intake, average daily gain and gastrointestinal tract bacteria and metabolites in Hu lambs by Jianxin Jiao, Jianxin Jiao, Jianxin Jiao, Shumin Ma, Shumin Ma, Shumin Ma, Ting Jiao, Ting Jiao, Ting Jiao, Shangli Shi, Shangli Shi, Shangli Shi, Yongquan Gao, Yongquan Gao, Yongquan Gao, Xia Zhang, Xia Zhang, Xia Zhang, Shengguo Zhao, A. Allan Degen

“…Understanding how different WPCS varieties influence gastrointestinal microbiota and metabolic profiles is essential for optimizing feed efficiency and animal health.MethodsThis study examined the effects of three corn varieties (2 introduced - Tunyu 168: TY; Yu silage 23: YQZ, and 1 local Longsheng 1: LS) in WPCS on gastrointestinal bacteria and metabolites in lambs. …”
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MRSA Profiles Reveal Age- and Gender-Specificity in a Tertiary Care Hospital: High Burden in ICU Elderly and Emerging Community Patterns in Youth by Kamaleldin B. Said, Khalid Alshammari, Ruba M. Elsaid Ahmed, Fawwaz Alshammari, Ahmed H. Jadani, Ihab Rakha, Salem A. Almijrad, Anwar E. Almallahi, Bader Alkharisi, Naif M. Altamimi, Tarig Mahmoud, Nada A. Abozaid, Amal D. Alshammari

“…Mann–Whitney U and Chi-square tests assessed the demographic distributions, clinical specimen sources, and MRSA/methicillin-sensitive <i>S. aureus</i> (MSSA) prevalence. …”
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