Percutaneous ballon compression, a better choice for primary trigeminal neuralgia compared to microvascular decompression? by Yuwei Shi, Wenhu Liu, Shaopeng Peng, Jianxiong Liu

“…Additionally, both the duration of the operation and the length of the postoperative hospital stay in the MVD group were longer than those in the PBC group (P < 0.005).ConclusionPBC demonstrates efficacy comparable to MVD while offering a simpler procedure, improved safety, and a shorter postoperative hospital stay. …”
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Leveraging AI-driven nudge theory to enhance hand hygiene compliance: paving the path for future infection control by Samiksha Bhattacharjee, Sudip Bhattacharya

“…Nudge theory, developed by Thaler and Sunstein, offers promising solutions by using subtle interventions, like visual or auditory cues, to encourage hand hygiene without imposing strict regulations. …”
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Lifting Techniques: Why Are We Not Using Evidence To Optimize Movement? by Nicholas B. Washmuth, Abby D. McAfee, C. Scott Bickel

“…The calm tissue down, build tissue up, improve work capacity framework offers an approach to determine the best lifting technique for an individual patient at any give time…”
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"It's his cheerfulness that gives me hope": A qualitative analysis of access to pediatric cancer care in Northern Tanzania. by Madeline Metcalf, Happiness D Kajoka, Esther Majaliwa, Anna Tupetz, Catherine A Staton, João Ricardo Vissoci, Pamela Espinoza, Cesia Cotache-Condor, Henry E Rice, Blandina T Mmbaga, Emily R Smith

“…Participants did not describe delays after arrival to KCMC and rather offered perspective on their child's cancer diagnosis, their concerns while obtaining care, and their hopes for the future. …”
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Principles of IP-Court Activity in Ukraine by S. V. Volovyk

“…The category of “principles of IP-court activity in Ukraine” has been offered to understand as a set of guiding (fundamental) ideas, grounds, principles of operation and functioning of IP-court in Ukraine that ensure the proper administration of justice, respect for rights and fundamental freedoms during the trial and ensuring the right to a fair trial. …”
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Effect of notch shape on the fracture toughness behavior by Jiseung Lee, Wonjun Jo, Junseok Seo, Gyubaek An

“…This study suggests that EDM notches, especially with radii of 0.07 mm and 0.15 mm, can effectively replace fatigue pre-cracks in CTOD evaluations, particularly at temperatures above the transition temperature, offering a more efficient method for assessing fracture toughness in cryogenic environments.…”
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Lupeol Attenuates Palmitate-Induced Hypertrophy in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes by Vaithinathan Selvaraju, Shivani R. Babu, Robert L. Judd, Thangiah Geetha

“…Through its anti-inflammatory effects, lupeol offers protective effects against adipocyte hypertrophy and contributes to reducing hypertrophic adiposity.…”
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How Can China’s Autonomous Vehicle Companies Use Digital Empowerment to Improve Innovation Quality?—The Role of Digital Platform Capabilities and Boundary-Spanning Search by Mu Li, Yingqi Liu, Ruiyu Feng

“…The results of this study provide valuable insights on how to accurately empower the high-quality development of the autonomous vehicle sector with digital technologies, revealing new perspectives on the innovation quality enhancement pathways for autonomous vehicle companies in China, offering pivotal insights amidst the escalating competition within the global autonomous vehicle sector.…”
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Bionanocomposite MIL-100(Fe)/Cellulose as a high-performance adsorbent for the adsorption of methylene blue by Shahla Abbasi, Zahra Nezafat, Shahrzad Javanshir, Behzad Aghabarari

“…The metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are an important class of porous materials offering exceptional properties as adsorbents by improving separation efficiency compared to existing commercial adsorbents. …”
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Turmeric-black pepper-honey nanoemulsion formulation and antiulcerogenic effect evaluation against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats. by Amirah Adlia, Cynthiana Christabella Aslan, Lia Safitri, I Ketut Adnyana

“…In conclusion, the nanoemulsion developed in this study containing turmeric, honey, and black pepper holds promising potential in treating gastric ulcers, offering a hopeful outlook for future treatments.…”
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Representation of forced migrants: a case study of the east bengali migrants to West Bengal by Subhasri Ghosh

“…Did they, too, view the Government as the benevolent patriarch and accept the help offered to them without so much of a whimper? Did they view the local people as cold and indifferent? …”
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Voice Assistant Utilization among the Disability Community for Independent Living: A Rapid Review of Recent Evidence by Paola Esquivel, Kayden Gill, Mary Goldberg, S. Andrea Sundaram, Lindsey Morris, Dan Ding

“…The rapid advancement and widespread adoption of voice assistance technology have shown promise in benefiting individuals with disabilities, offering increased social participation, independence, and leisure activities. …”
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Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making by Davood Askarany, Soleil Jafari, Azam Pouryousof, Sona Habibi, Hassan Yazdifar

“…<b>Originality/Value:</b> This research provides novel insights into the intersection of board gender diversity and risk management in financial decision-making, particularly in the context of a developing economy like Iran. It also offers practical implications for firms seeking to optimise their debt structures while maintaining sound risk management practices.…”
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Finite-Element-Based Time-Dependent Service Life Prediction for Carbonated Reinforced Concrete Aqueducts by Lan Zhang, Ri-Sheng He, Long-Wen Zhang, Yan-Ye Chen

“…Furthermore, the comparison with Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) results validates the high efficiency and accuracy of the proposed method, offering a valuable tool for addressing the reliability challenges of aqueducts exposed to carbonation and other environmental factors over time.…”
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Development of Newly Formulated Nanoalumina-/Alkasite-Based Restorative Material by Reham M. Abdallah, Neven S. Aref

“…Purpose. Nanotechnology offers considerable scope in dentistry to improve dental treatment, care, and prevention of oral diseases through the use of nanosized biomaterials. …”
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USING 5E INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL WITH ICT SUPPORT IN TEACHING LOWER SECONDARY STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF LIGHT REFLECTION by Frank Angelo Pacala

“…Using both quantitative and qualitative analyses provides a thorough understanding of the intervention’s effectiveness and offers recommendations for improving the implementation of the 5Es Model in science education. …”
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Heatwave induced health vulnerability assessment in Bangladesh by Maria Mehrin, Fatema Tuz Zuhra, Md Mafizur Rahman

“…This research facilitates strategic resource allocation by by identifying vulnerable districts and offering insights into the underlying causes, thereby supporting policy development and fostering international collaboration.…”
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Comparing silicone-coated self-adhesive absorbent polyurethane films with transparent absorbent films for bilateral hip dressing: a prospective randomized controlled trial by Chirathit Anusitviwat, Varah Yuenyongviwat

“…Conclusions SSA dressings are preferable for hip wound care because of better moisture management, fewer dressing changes required, and fewer complications if applied for > 7 days. Both dressings offered high user satisfaction, minimal pain, and minor difficulties in daily activities.…”
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Reconstructing Risk Dimensions in Telemedicine: Investigating Technology Adoption and Barriers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Taiwan by Tzu-Chi Wu, Chien-Ta Ho

“…In many countries, there has been a substantial increase in the use of virtual health care visits, which offers a unique opportunity for researchers to explore these user concerns. …”
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New frequency stability assessment based on contribution rates of wind power plants by SungHoon Lim, KangWon Seo, Jung-Wook Park, Kwang Y. Lee

“…Therefore, this index provides a comprehensive evaluation of SGs and WPPs in terms of their contribution to frequency stability, offering valuable insights into their roles in supporting three key frequency stability indicators, the rate of change of frequency, frequency nadir, and settling frequency. …”
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