Analysis of the Relationship Between Scale Invariant Feature Transform Keypoint Properties and Their Invariance to Geometrical Transformation Applied to Cone-Beam Computed Tomograp... by Diletta Pennati, Leonardo Bocchi

“…Image registration is a crucial post-processing technique in biomedical imaging, enabling the alignment and integration of images from various sources to facilitate accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and longitudinal studies. …”
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The Effectiveness and Complication Rate of Resorbable Biopolymers in Oral Surgery: A Systematic Review by Riccardo Fabozzi, Francesco Bianchetti, Domenico Baldi, Catherine Yumang Sanchez, Francesco Bagnasco, Nicola De Angelis

“…However, the incidence of soft tissue healing complications suggests the need for further long-term studies to optimize material properties and clinical application.…”
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The application of the concept of trust marketing in the study of price sensitivity to study the consumer value of topical antifungal agents in the dosage form “gel” by I. V. Bushuieva, R. L. Prytula, O. P. Shmatenko, V. V. Parchenko

“…The aim of the work was to determine the price sensitivity of consumers in order to establish the consumer value of topical antifungal agents in the medicinal form “gel”. Materials and methods. The van Westendorp method (PSM – price sensitivity measurement) was used in the study. …”
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CONSORT 2025 statement: Updated guideline for reporting randomised trials. by Sally Hopewell, An-Wen Chan, Gary S Collins, Asbjørn Hróbjartsson, David Moher, Kenneth F Schulz, Ruth Tunn, Rakesh Aggarwal, Michael Berkwits, Jesse A Berlin, Nita Bhandari, Nancy J Butcher, Marion K Campbell, Runcie C W Chidebe, Diana Elbourne, Andrew Farmer, Dean A Fergusson, Robert M Golub, Steven N Goodman, Tammy C Hoffmann, John P A Ioannidis, Brennan C Kahan, Rachel L Knowles, Sarah E Lamb, Steff Lewis, Elizabeth Loder, Martin Offringa, Philippe Ravaud, Dawn P Richards, Frank W Rockhold, David L Schriger, Nandi L Siegried, Sophie Staniszewska, Rod S Taylor, Lehana Thabane, David Torgerson, Sunita Vohra, Ian R White, Isabelle Boutron

“…However, there is overwhelming evidence that the quality of reporting is not optimal. The CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) statement was designed to improve the quality of reporting and provides a minimum set of items to be included in a report of a randomised trial. …”
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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 suggests that such an approach may represent a more optimal clinical decision for early-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who have received non-curative endoscopic resection (ER). …”
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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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Evolution and early warning of supply risks across entire product chain of China’s rare mineral resources by ZHOU Na, WANG Di, WU Qiaosheng, WANG Qiang, YANG Cheng, LI Jingyuan

“…The average supply risk of Zr was high (“tight” level), imposing severe constraints on downstream new materials industries. (2) The sources of supply risk for different resources exhibited heterogeneous characteristics. …”
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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

“…We also searched gray literature sources like Google Scholar and ProQuest. We used a data extraction chart to extract information relevant to the impact of mukbang on health. …”
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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

“…Previous studies have explored the optimal NLR cutoff to differentiate sepsis survivors from nonsurvivors, predict bacteremia, diagnose sepsis, and assess mortality. …”
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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

“…This study examines the dependability of peer assessments, and the optimal number of items and raters needed for a reliable assessment in project-based learning (PtBL). …”
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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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Telenursing as an Effective Ally for Improving Patient Outcomes in Diabetes? An Umbrella Review by Marika Lo Monaco, Arianna Profeta, Salvatore Corrao

“…Design Overview of systematic reviews. Review Methods According to the PRISMA statement, we included studies published from 2005 to 2023 that evaluated telenursing interventions for adult diabetic patients and reported physiological, behavioural, and clinical outcomes. …”
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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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Relations Between Medical Students’ Motivational Persistence Skills and Their Acceptance of Specific Blended Learning Tools by Cristina Gena Dascalu, Claudiu Topoliceanu, Magda Ecaterina Antohe

“…The concept of blended education, which refers to the intensive integration of digital resources into the teaching process and its mixed online and on-site delivery, combining as much as possible the advantages of both methods in an optimal way, is becoming increasingly popular among teaching tools. …”
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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

“…However, there remains a limited amount of research on the cardiovascular manifestations of PACS, which may delay the development of optimal treatment strategies for affected patients. …”
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