Long-term outcomes of additional surgery versus surveillance-only clinical decision for early colorectal cancer patients after non-curative endoscopic resection: a meta-analysis by Chun-Zeng Jia

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare the clinical outcomes between patients undergoing additional surgery and those receiving surveillance only. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted across three major medical databases: PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. …”
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A comparative analysis of the impact of climate change on emergence of infectious diseases and outbreaks in remote areas of Sindh, Pakistan by Miss Hafsa Faruqui, Dr. Saeed Khan

“…For instance, recent flooding in Sindh caused a surge in waterborne diseases, due to contaminated water sources and inadequate sanitation that act as breeding grounds for pathogens. …”
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Examining How Technology Supports Shared Decision-Making in Oncology Consultations: Qualitative Thematic Analysis by Alan Yung, Tim Shaw, Judy Kay, Anna Janssen

“…However, this potential has not yet been fully realized, and significant modifications are required to optimize their usefulness in person-centered SDM. Although technology can facilitate information sharing and improve the efficiency of consultation workflows, it is only part of a complex human communication process that needs support from multiple sources, including the broader multidisciplinary cancer team.…”
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Analysis of the Carbon Footprint of a Textile Company for the Automotive Industry by Beatriz Silva, David Malheiro, Dinis Júnior, Francisca Nunes, Joana Santos, Liliana Guimarães, Maria Socorro, Mariana Carvalho, Mariana Silva, Rui M. Lima, Rui M. Sousa

“…These findings highlight the need for concrete measures to mitigate climate change, such as transitioning from stationary natural gas combustion to green electric power; identifying companies with more suitable waste treatment solutions, process changes that reduce disposable, and easily substitutable materials; making use of green electricity; exploring alternative transport methods or combining different modes, such as using electric vehicles for short distances; and optimizing transport routes. …”
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Use of Mukbang in Health Promotion: Scoping Review by Xiao Wang, Yuxue Xiao, Sujin Nam, Ting Zhong, Dongyan Tang, William Ho Cheung Li, Peige Song, Wei Xia

“…Specifically, we conducted an analysis of public perceptions and attitudes toward mukbang while summarizing the reciprocal influence it has on health promotion. MethodsThis study was conducted as a scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute guideline and the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist. …”
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Comparing the Prognostic Value of Lactate to the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Among Sepsis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study by Bou Chebl R, Haidar S, Kattouf N, Assaf M, Alwan JS, Khamis MM, Abdeldaem K, Makki M, Tamim H, Abou Dagher G

“…This study compares the prognostic value of lactate and NLR in septic patients.Methods: This prospective cohort study included 874 adult septic or septic shock patients presenting to a tertiary care center’s Emergency Department between September 2018 and February 2021. …”
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Family Experiences, Needs, and Perceptions in Home-Based Hospice Care for Patients With Terminal Cancer: Meta-Synthesis and Systematic Review by Xin Ming Deng, Kanokwan Hounsri, Violeta Lopez, Wilson Wai-San Tam

“…The goal is identifying key themes that can improve caregiver support and service delivery. MethodsA systematic search was conducted across MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and relevant gray literature sources up to March 14, 2025. …”
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A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO DESIGNING EXPERIMENTS WHEN DEALING WITH IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR MEDICINAL PRODUCT COMPONENTS (AS ILLUSTRATED BY ASCORBIC ACID) by Yu. B. Purim, M. L. Kruglyakova, L. N. Bulanova, M. V. Agapkina, L. N. Stronova, T. N. Bokovikova, E. P. Gernikova

“…The whole complex of the studies performed helped to determine qualitative reactions and optimal conditions for identification testing of the analysed substance.…”
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Evaluating the dependability of peer assessment in project-based learning for pre-clinical students: a generalizability theory approach by Sethapong Lertsakulbunlue, Anupong Kantiwong

“…Methods In a PtBL class, 95 third-year pre-clinical students, grouped into ten teams, created 5-min videos on cardiovascular lifestyle modifications for the community, followed by a 5-min presentation on the video’s information and relevance to the citizen. …”
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Development of Hybrid District Heating Systems by A. V. Sednin, K. M. Dyussenov

“…It is indicated that in order to ensure the required maneuverable properties of heat supply systems, it is necessary to develop and apply new methods of planning and managing heat supply systems, excluding a single-purpose approach in the organization of hybrid systems, which manifests a synergistic effect with new possibilities for finding optimal solutions aimed at reducing fuel consumption. …”
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Effect of topical emollient oil application on weight of preterm newborns: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Anissa Mohammed, Alemu Gedefie Belete, Amare Muche, Aznamariyam Ayres, Yibeltal Asmamaw, Zemen Mengesha, Asrat Dimtse, Natnael Moges Misganaw, Dires Birhanu Mihretie, Zebenay Workneh Bitew, Meaza Mengstu, Asressie Molla

“…The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of topical emollient oil application on the weight of preterm infants.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted. …”
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A dataset of three vine water status indicators, weather records and soil available water capacity components collected from a rain-fed Mediterranean vineyardZenodo by Yulin Zhang, Léo Pichon, Bruno Tisseyre

“…Soil available water capacity components (horizon thickness, field capacity, permanent wilting point, bulk density, and rock fragment content) were measured in 5 of the 70 plots after prior soil profile wall analyses.Monitoring vine water status is essential for optimizing grape yield and wine quality. While Ψpd and δ13C are considered reference methods, they are expensive and prone to logistical constrains. …”
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Prevalence of cardiovascular symptoms in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome: a meta-analysis by Li-wei Huang, Hua-min Li, Bei He, Xiao-bo Wang, Qi-zhi Zhang, Wen-xing Peng

“…Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the prevalence of cardiovascular sequelae in COVID-19 patients and to determine whether COVID-19 infection acts as an independent risk factor for these outcomes. Methods This meta-analysis adhered to PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024524290). …”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude & practice of biomedical waste management among junior doctors during COVID-19 pandemic in a medical college & hospital of Eastern India by Hasina Banu, Swarnava Pramanick, Sinjita Dutta, Kumkum Bhattacharyya, Hirak Jyoti Raj

“…Purpose: Bio-medical wastes (BMW) including COVID-19 wastes being important sources of transmission of infections and pollution need scientific handling and disposal. …”
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Tailored therapy guided by genotypic resistance from gastric mucosa samples in the first-line treatment of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Cailing Li, Kai Zhou, Baojun Suo, Yanyan Shi, Guangjie Ping, Liya Zhou, Zhiqiang Song

“…Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Data sources and methods: The literature was searched in PubMed, Web of Science, and Wanfang databases under the keywords “ Helicobacter pylori ,” “tailored therapy,” and “genotypic resistance” before March 1, 2025. …”
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Investigation of heavy metals adsorbed on microplastics in drinking water and water resources of Zabol by Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kahkha, Jamshid Piri, Ali Faghihi-Zarandi, Massoud Kaykhaii

“…Future studies should explore the health effects of MPs and HMs, optimize sampling methods, and focus on long-term monitoring under diverse environmental conditions to address this emerging issue comprehensively.…”
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Water supply interruptions and suspected cholera incidence: a time-series regression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. by Aurélie Jeandron, Jaime Mufitini Saidi, Alois Kapama, Manu Burhole, Freddy Birembano, Thierry Vandevelde, Antonio Gasparrini, Ben Armstrong, Sandy Cairncross, Jeroen H J Ensink

“…In a region where access to improved water sources is particularly poor, the question of which improvements in water access should be prioritized to address cholera transmission remains unresolved. …”
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FedITD: A Federated Parameter-Efficient Tuning With Pre-Trained Large Language Models and Transfer Learning Framework for Insider Threat Detection by Zhi Qiang Wang, Haopeng Wang, Abdulmotaleb El Saddik

“…Extensive experiment results show FedITD&#x2019;s superior performance, adaptability to varied data, and reduction of resource costs, achieving an optimal balance in detection capabilities across source data, unlabeled local data, and global data. …”
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Comparison of genotyping assays for detection of targeted CRISPR/Cas mutagenesis in highly polyploid sugarcane by Eleanor J. Brant, Eleanor J. Brant, David May, David May, Ayman Eid, Ayman Eid, Fredy Altpeter, Fredy Altpeter

“…While DNA sequencing provides direct evidence of targeted mutagenesis, it is cost-prohibitive as a primary screening method in sugarcane and most other methods of identifying mutant lines have not been optimized for use in highly polyploid species. …”
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Forest age estimation using UAV-LiDAR and Sentinel-2 data with machine learning algorithms- a case study of Masson pine (Pinus massoniana) by Jinjin Chen, Xuejian Li, Zihao Huang, Jie Xuan, Chao Chen, Mengchen Hu, Cheng Tan, Yongxia Zhou, Yinyin Zhao, Jiacong Yu, Lei Huang, Meixuan Song, Huaqiang Du

“…With the increased availability of high-quality open-access satellite data and advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Light Detection and Ranging (UAV-LiDAR) technology, remote sensing has emerged as an essential method for acquiring accurate forest age information. …”
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