Assessing the Predictive Utility of the C-Reactive Protein-to-Lymphocyte Ratio for Mortality in Isolated Traumatic Brain Injury: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis by Ching-Ya Huang, Shao-Chun Wu, Yuan-Hao Yen, Johnson Chia-Shen Yang, Shiun-Yuan Hsu, Ching-Hua Hsieh

“…<b>Methods:</b> A retrospective analysis of trauma registry data from 2009 to 2022 was conducted, including 1641 adult patients with isolated moderate to severe TBI. …”
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Designing a human resource management model to satisfy the tribes (case study: Iran Nomads Affairs Organization) by A. Hosseinkhani Asl, N. Jazani, J. Mehrabi

“…Then, the most important dimensions and influential factors were identified through interviews with 18 experts using a judgmental sampling method.FINDINGS: The result of qualitative data analysis included 2 concepts, 9 dimensions, and 64 components presented and explained as a model. …”
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Clinical outcomes of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in patients with acute mitral regurgitation complicated by cardiogenic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ashraf Ahmed, Rafael Contreras, Anoop Gurram, Parsa Saberian, Rasha Kaddoura, Kayla Boyea, Yussif Issaka, Seyyed Mohammad Hashemi, Daniyal Ameen, Sara Nobakht, Ehsan Amini-Salehi, Sandeep Samethadka Nayak

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Quantitative Evaluation of Enamel Thickness in Maxillary Central Incisors in Different Age Groups Utilizing Cone Beam Computed Tomography a Retrospective Analysis by Kinga Mária Jánosi, Diana Cerghizan, Izabella Éva Mureșan, Alpár Kovács, Andrea Szász, Emese Rita Markovics, Krisztina Ildikó Mártha, Silvia Izabella Pop

“…The varied thickness of the enamel at different tooth levels requires individualized planning for each patient to maximize the long-term aesthetic and functional results.…”
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Probiotics supplementation for management of type II diabetes risk factors in adults with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trial by Chengcheng Zhang, Yingyue Sheng, Jinchi Jiang, Yuzheng Xue, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, Jianxin Zhao, Hao Zhang, Jian Jin, Qixiao Zhai

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Evaluation of internal fixation stability of distal humerus C-type fractures based on musculoskeletal dynamics: finite element analysis under dynamic loading by Zhengfeng Jia, Cheng Xu, Weilu Gao, Changsen Yang, Peifu Tang, Jiantao Li

“…Results In this study, we systematically evaluated the biomechanical pattern of internal fixation of distal humerus fracture as well as the postoperative safe activity window and elucidated the enhancement path of functional recovery of distal humerus fracture utilizing AnyBody musculoskeletal dynamics analysis. …”
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Feasibility of occlusal plane in predicting the changes in anteroposterior mandibular position: a comprehensive analysis using deep learning-based three-dimensional models by Bingran Du, Kaichen Li, Zhiling Shen, Yihang Cheng, Jiayan Yu, Yaopeng Pan, Ziyan Huang, Fei Hu, Xiaohui Rausch-Fan, Yuanpeng Zhu, Xueyang Zhang

“…Abstract Background A comprehensive analysis of the occlusal plane (OP) inclination in predicting anteroposterior mandibular position (APMP) changes is still lacking. …”
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AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN BULGARIA: STRUCTURAL FEATURES AND DEVELOPMENT by T. Atanassova-Kalaydzhievа

“…The sources of information used in the analysis include data from national statistics, agrarian reports from the Ministry of Healthcare and Food, literature by other authors, as well as our own research. …”
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Genetic factors driving the Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreak among children post-COVID-19 in China: a whole genome analysisResearch in context by Weiwei Jiao, Jie Wang, Cuidan Li, Peihan Wang, Sihong Xu, Jing Bi, Liya Yue, Fang Liu, Lin Sun, Hui Qi, Tingting Jiang, Xue Tian, He Tang, Xu Li, Min Li, Xuemei Yang, Xiaoxuan Yang, Yuting Sun, Haitao Niu, Wenbao Zhang, Adong Shen, Fei Chen

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VR environment of digital design laboratory: a usability study by Mariam Ali Alnuaimi, Mamoun Awad

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Feasibility of Observing Glymphatic System Activity During Sleep Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging Analysis Along the Perivascular Space (DTI-ALPS) Index by Chang-Soo Yun, Chul-Ho Sohn, Jehyeong Yeon, Kun-Jin Chung, Byong-Ji Min, Chang-Ho Yun, Bong Soo Han

“…The Diffusion Tensor Imaging Analysis Along the Perivascular Space (DTI-ALPS) index has been proposed as a non-invasive marker of glymphatic function by measuring diffusivity along perivascular spaces; however, its sensitivity to sleep-related changes in glymphatic activity has not yet been validated. …”
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Relationships of triglyceride-glucose-related indices with colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in an American population: a dose-response meta-analysis and cohort study by Lan Luo, Zhu Liu, Quan Gan, Jing Feng, Lingyun Wang, Weiwei Ouyang

“…Conclusion TyG and TyG-BMI may function as dependable markers for predicting CRC likelihood, and TyG-BMI outperformed all other predictors considered herein. …”
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Cost-utility analysis of olaparib assisted targeted therapy for BRCA mutation HER2-negative early breast cancer in China and in the United States by Chenxia Xu, Jie Zhuang, Jianrong Shen, Hong Sun, Jiaqin Cai, Xiaoxia Wei

“…We obtained survival curves from this trial and used the Weibull distribution function to calculate transition probabilities. Relevant literature provided the necessary data on costs, utility values, and discount rates applicable to both the United States and China. …”
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Concurrent validity of the Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation and hip-specific patient-reported outcome measures: a cross-sectional retrospective database analysis by Elizabeth M. Bergman, Edward P. Mulligan, Rupal M. Patel, Joel Wells

“…Methods: This study was a cross-sectional retrospective database analysis at a single timepoint. Data were collected from 2,782 patients at initial evaluation with a hip preservation specialist using the iHOT-12, HOS, HOOS, and SANE. …”
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Effects of black seed (Nigella sativa L.) on cardiometabolic indices in type 2 diabetic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs by Mehdi Karimi, Samira Pirzad, Seyed Morteza Ali Pourfaraji, Fatemeh Maleki Sedgi, Bahar Darouei, Reza Amani-Beni, Kimia Kazemi, Reyhaneh Rabiee

“…This study aims to meta-analysis randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the effects of black seed supplementation on cardiometabolic indices in T2DM patients. …”
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Linoleic acid metabolite 13-Hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid as a biphasic ferroptosis modulator in granulosa cells: multi-omics analysis of ovine atretic follicles by Yukun Song, Erhan Hai, Lixia He, Ning Zhang, Nan Zhang, Junlan Wang, Yupeng Sun, Dengke Zeng, Jiaxin Zhang, Jiaxin Zhang

“…Functional enrichment of atretic follicle fluid highlighted pathways related to linoleic acid and purine metabolism. …”
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Gaps in the Ottawa Statement on the Ethical Design and Conduct of Cluster Randomized Trials: a citation analysis reveals a need for updated ethics guidelines by Cory E. Goldstein, Jessica du Toit, Nicholas B. Murphy, Stuart G. Nicholls, Julia F. Shaw, Fernando Althabe, Ariella Binik, Jamie Brehaut, Sandra Eldridge, Rashida A. Ferrand, Katie Gillies, Bruno Giraudeau, Rieke van der Graaf, Lars G. Hemkens, Karla Hemming, Mira Johri, Scott Y. H. Kim, Emily Largent, Alex John London, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Susan L. Mitchell, Maureen Smith, Peter Tugwell, Shaun Treweek, Vivian A. Welch, Monica Taljaard, Charles Weijer

“…Reviewers captured relevant text verbatim and recorded whether it reflected a gap relating to one or more of the Ottawa Statement domains. Using a thematic analysis approach, semantic coding was used to summarize the content of the data into distinct gaps within the Ottawa Statement domains, which was subsequently expanded in an inductive manner through discussion. …”
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Evaluation of Inflammatory Markers and Clinical Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients with Concurrent <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infection: A Comparative Cohort Analysis by Flavia Ignuta, Adrian Vlad, Teodor Cerbulescu, Stana Loredana, Felix Bratosin, Ovidiu Rosca, Lavinia Stelea, Daciana Nistor

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Combining single-cell analysis and molecular docking techniques to construct a prognostic model for colon adenocarcinoma and uncovering inhibin subunit βb as a novel therapeutic ta... by Qinqing Wu, Qinqing Wu, Lu Ye, Yuwei Wu, Mengyu Zhao, Mengyu Zhao, Jiaxin Lu, Yanping Yu, Yanping Yu, Yixiao Niu, Yixiao Niu, Luxiao Zhang, Peijun Zuo, Peijun Zuo

“…Finally, we used gene knockout techniques to silence the key gene INHBB and explored its biological functions in vitro.ResultsIn our study, by analyzing the expression differences of ARGs, we successfully classified patients with COAD. …”
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The Impact of Building Level of Detail Modelling Strategies: Insights into Building and Urban Energy Modelling by Daniel Bishop, Mahdi Mohkam, Baxter L. M. Williams, Wentao Wu, Larry Bellamy

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