The effects of traditional Chinese exercises on anxiety and depression in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Huan Feng, YanJing Li, QingChuan Wang, Ye Tao, ZhiHua Wang

“…ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the comparative effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) and other interventions for managing anxiety and depression in adults using a network meta-analysis approach.DesignSystematic review and network meta-analysis.MethodsLiterature search was conducted in Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from inception to December 31, 2024. …”
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Impact of lifestyle factors and dietary patterns on serum uric acid levels and disease activity in gout: a systematic review by Mohammad Mustafa, Shahad Alshamrani, Lama Alghamdi, Hala Danish, Dana Alamoudi, Ghala Alshamrani, Abdullah Alagha, Adnan Alshaikh, Saher Alqarni, Yasser Bawazir

“…Aim This systematic review aimed to assess the effect of lifestyle factors, physical activity, and dietary patterns on serum uric acid levels and gout activity. Methods A search of PubMed, BMJ journals, and Google Scholar identified eight studies (five prospective cohort studies, two case-cross-over studies, and one randomized controlled trial), involving 47,879 participants (predominantly males [78.5–95.3%], aged 55–66 years). …”
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Hybrid CNN–LSTM Model With Soft Attention Mechanism for Short‐Term Load Forecasting in Smart Grid by Syed Muhammad Hasanat, Muhammad Haris, Kaleem Ullah, Syed Zarak Shah, Usama Abid, Zahid Ullah

“…Deep learning techniques are now imperative for Short‐Term Load Forecasting (STLF), a significant enabler of energy flow management, demand‐side flexibility, and grid stability. These methods optimize smart grid performance under variable conditions by leveraging the synergistic integration of multiple architectures. …”
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Subnational tailoring of malaria interventions to prioritize the malaria response in Guinea by Ousmane Oumou Diallo, Abdourahamane Diallo, Kok Ben Toh, Nouman Diakité, Mohamed Dioubaté, Manuela Runge, Tasmin Symons, Elhadj Marouf Diallo, Jaline Gerardin, Beatriz Galatas, Alioune Camara

“…Abstract Background In the context of high malaria burden yet limited resources, Guinea’s national malaria programme adopted an innovative subnational tailoring (SNT) approach, including engagement of stakeholders, data review, and data analytics, to update their malaria operational plan for 2024–2026 and identify the most appropriate interventions for each district considering the resources available. Methods Guinea’s malaria programme triggered the SNT exercise with a list of decisions that could be informed with local data. …”
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Evaluating the generalisability of region-naïve machine learning algorithms for the identification of epilepsy in low-resource settings. by Ioana Duta, Symon M Kariuki, Anthony K Ngugi, Angelina Kakooza Mwesige, Honorati Masanja, Daniel M Mwanga, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Ryan Wagner, J Helen Cross, Josemir W Sander, Charles R Newton, Arjune Sen, Gabriel Davis Jones

“…Here, we use a novel approach to assess the suitability and applicability of such clinical tools to aid screening and diagnosis of active convulsive epilepsy in settings beyond their original training contexts.<h4>Methods</h4>We sourced data from the Study of Epidemiology of Epilepsy in Demographic Sites dataset, which includes demographic information and clinical variables related to diagnosing epilepsy across five sub-Saharan African sites. …”
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Phytochemical and morpho-physiological response of Melissa officinalis L. to different NH4 + to NO3̄ ratios under hydroponic cultivation by Farzad Safaei, Abolfazl Alirezalu, Parviz Noruzi, Kazem Alirezalu

“…By comprehensively understanding the intricate dynamics among nitrogen sources, plants, and their surroundings, researchers and practitioners can devise inventive approaches to optimize nitrogen management practices and foster sustainable agricultural frameworks.…”
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Effect of preparation process on purity of tricalcium aluminate by Simona Ravaszová, Karel Dvořák, Andrea Jančíková

“…This multifaceted exploration enhances our understanding of clinker mineral synthesis, offering insights into optimizing purity based on grinding methods, sintering temperatures, and the impact of minor contaminants. …”
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Tumor ViT-GRU-XAI: Advanced Brain Tumor Diagnosis Framework: Vision Transformer and GRU Integration for Improved MRI Analysis: A Case Study of Egypt by Mohammed Aly, Abdullatif Ghallab, Islam S. Fathi

“…This combined model outperforms current diagnostic methods. Our framework was applied to primary MRI data sourced from the National Cancer Institute in Cairo, Egypt, and Brast2013/2015. …”
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Real-world utilization of Cenobamate as adjunct therapy in office-based neurology: practical tips and insights for titration by Patrick M. House, Lars Wiese

“…It also gives a glimpse into which ASMs are being used in the office-based setting in comparison to population and clinic-based data sources.MethodsThe cohort comprised 55 patients from two office-based outpatient practices (Niedergelassene) in Berlin (n = 25) and Hamburg (n = 30). …”
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Differentiation and identification of winter bread wheat verieties according to a complex of baking quality indicators by О. А. Демидов, В. М. Гудзенко, І. В. Правдзіва

“…Reveal the features of the formation of a quali­ty indicator complex in winter bread wheat depending on the growing seasons, preceding crops and sowing dates, as well as differentiate and identify genotypes with high and stable levels of manifestation. Methods. Field, laboratory, statistical. Results. …”
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Bridging intentions and outcomes: a program theory approach to residency accreditation standards by Dana Tenne-Fishbain, Yehuda L. Danon, Rachel Nissanholz-Gannot

“…This study examined the clarity, comprehensiveness, adequacy, and validity of current Israeli residency accreditation standards as a case example for evaluating such systems. Methods We conducted a qualitative evaluation study using Program Theory framework to analyse multiple data sources: Supreme Accreditation Board protocols (2014–2023), documents, including standards and questionnaires from 11 purposively sampled specialties, and semi-structured interviews with 28 stakeholders. …”
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Factors associated with the export of traditional Chinese medicinal products: A stochastic frontier analysis. by Ying Chen, Shuduo Zhou, Zhongfei Pei, Weili Zhao, Jian Yang, Yunxuan Hu, Xiangning Feng, Ming Xu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We employed joinpoint regression analysis to examine the export value trend of traditional Chinese medicinal products from 2013 to 2022. …”
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Cervical ripening at home or in hospital during induction of labour: the CHOICE prospective cohort study, process evaluation and economic analysis by Mairead Black, Cassandra Yuill, Mairi Harkness, Sayem Ahmed, Linda Williams, Kathleen A Boyd, Maggie Reid, Amar Bhide, Neelam Heera, Jane Huddleston, Neena Modi, John Norrie, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Julia Sanders, Gordon C S Smith, Rosemary Townsend, Helen Cheyne, Christine McCourt, Sarah Stock

“…Impact of COVID-19 Of responding sites, 23% reported a change in the method used for cervical ripening and 28% reported a change in criteria for offering home cervical ripening. …”
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Efficacy and safety of omega-3-enriched lickable treats as adjunctive therapy for feline chronic gingivostomatitis: A randomized controlled trial by Panithi Sukho, Sekkarin Ploypetch, Chakkarin Satthathum, Phirom Prompiram, Warunya Chakritbudsabong

“…Materials and Methods: Sixteen FCGS cats were randomized into three double-blinded treatment groups to receive daily lickable treats: Control (no n-3 PUFA), krill oil (100 mg), or GLM oil (100 mg) for 28 days. …”
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FEN-MRMGCN: A Frontend-Enhanced Network Based on Multi-Relational Modeling GCN for Bus Arrival Time Prediction by Ting Qiu, Chan-Tong Lam, Bowie Liu, Benjamin K. Ng, Xiaochen Yuan, Sio Kei Im

“…Accurate bus arrival time prediction is crucial for enhancing passenger experience and optimizing smart city transit systems. Existing methods, typically based on single-route, sparse stop data, struggle with the complex spatiotemporal interactions present in dense stop areas and multi-route networks, resulting in lower prediction accuracy. …”
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Hybrid causal inference framework for long-chain drought propagation networks: Combining convergent cross-mapping and generalized random forest by Jiayou Wang, Zhi Li, Yaning Chen, Shiru Han, Lingxin Kong

“…The hydrological cycle in inland river basins of arid regions operates as a closed system with diverse recharge sources. In these areas, drought propagation exhibits strong high-dimensional nonlinearity, making it difficult for traditional linear models and time–frequency analysis methods to capture the complex dynamic causal relationships. …”
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Evidence-based medicine: 5 steps to navigate uncertainty by Rafael Martín-Masot, Carlos Ochoa Sangrador, Jaime Javier Cuervo Valdés, Carolina Blanco Rodríguez, Paz González Rodríguez, Javier González de Dios, M. Salomé Albi Rodríguez, Pilar Aizpurua Galdeano, María Aparicio Rodrigo, Nieves Balado Insunza, Albert Balaguer Santamaría, Fernando Carvajal Encina, Eduardo Cuestas Montañes, M. Jesús Esparza Olcina, Sergio Flores Villar, Garazi Frailea Astorga, M. Victoria Martínez Rubio, Manuel Molina Arias, Eduardo Ortega Páez, Begoña Pérez-Moneo Agapito, M. José Rivero Martín, Álvaro Gimeno Díaz de Atauri, Laura Cabrera Morente, Elena Pérez González, Juan Ruiz-Canela Cáceres

“…Evidence-based medicine provides a structured and practical approach for addressing the challenges of modern medicine, which is characterized by an overload of information and the need for well-founded clinical decision-making. This method consists of five steps: formulating clear structured clinical questions, conducting efficient literature searches, critically appraising the evidence, evaluating its applicability and, finally, integrating the resulting knowledge into clinical practice. …”
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Is Childhood IgA Nephropathy Different From Adult IgA Nephropathy? A Narrative Review by Areefa Alladin-Karan, Susan M. Samuel, Andrew W. Wade, Pietro Ravani, Silviu Grisaru, Ngan N. Lam, Kathryn A. Birnie, Robert R. Quinn

“…Two RCTs and 35 observational studies included a total of 45 085 participants (9223 children and 35 862 adults). Method: Data were extracted for primary IgAN and not for IgA vasculitis–associated nephritis. …”
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Anchoring of 2D layered materials of Ge5Si5O20 for (Li/Na/K)-(Rb/Cs) batteries towards Eco-friendly energy storage by Fatemeh Mollaamin

“…In this research, hydrogen energy sources on functionalized 2D materials by metals have been shown as promising alternatives for clean energy systems. …”
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The efficacy of low-level laser therapy in oral surgery: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Alain Chaple Gil, Leonardo Díaz, Alfredo Von Marttens, Claudio Sotomayor, Javier Basualdo, Víctor Beltrán, Gilbert Jorquera, Rodrigo Caviedes, Eduardo Fernández

“…Methods: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed following PRISMA 2020 guidelines and the PROPS framework. …”
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