The impact of war on people with type 2 diabetes in Ukraine: a survey studyResearch in context by Oksana Sulaieva, Viktoriia Yerokhovych, Sergii Zemskov, Iuliia Komisarenko, Vitalii Gurianov, Volodymyr Pankiv, Oleksandr Tovkai, Tetyana Yuzvenko, Violetta Yuzvenko, Andrii Tovkai, Zlatoslava Shaienko, Tetyana Falalyeyeva, Nadiya Skrypnyk, Taras Romaniv, Nadiya Pasyechko, Taras Krytskyy, Solomiia Danyliuk, Andrii Klantsa, Dmytro Krasnienkov, Oleksandr Gurbych, Nazarii Kobyliak

“…Next, the impact of intrinsic and war-related factors on T2D progression was assessed via logistic regression analysis and machine learning tools. Findings: Two years of war experience was associated with significant increase in the median HbA1c from 7.8% (7.0–8.93) to 8.4% (7.4–9.9; p < 0.001), with the highest value occurring in eastern and northern Ukraine. …”
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Skin Homeostasis is Impaired in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Lesions: A Comparative Study by A. Soto-Moreno, N. Delgado-Moya, M. Sánchez-Díaz, S. Arias-Santiago, A. Molina-Leyva

“…Skin homeostasis and the epidermal barrier function of lesions were assessed in HS patients using validated tools. A healthy perilesional skin control was assigned to each lesion to compare skin homeostasis parameters. …”
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Quantitative imaging datasets of surface micro- to mesoplankton communities and microplastic across the Pacific and North Atlantic oceans from the Tara Pacific expedition by Z. Mériguet, G. Bourdin, N. Kristan, L. Jalabert, O. Bun, M. Picheral, L. Caray-Counil, J. Maury, M.-L. Pedrotti, A. Elineau, D. A. Paz-Garcia, L. Karp-Boss, G. Gorsky, F. Lombard

“…Organisms and other particles were taxonomically and morphologically classified using the automatic sorting tools of the EcoTaxa web application; following this, validation or correction was carried out by taxonomic experts. …”
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[Artículo traducido] Alteración de la homeostasis cutánea en lesiones de hidradenitis supurativa, un estudio comparativo by A. Soto-Moreno, N. Delgado-Moya, M. Sánchez-Díaz, S. Arias-Santiago, A. Molina-Leyva

“…Skin homeostasis and the epidermal barrier function of lesions were assessed in HS patients using validated tools. A healthy perilesional skin control was assigned to each lesion to compare skin homeostasis parameters. …”
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multi-objective mathematical model for optimizing the collection and recycling of urban waste under conditions of uncertainty(The subject of study : Karaj city) by Mohsen Bijanpoor, Reza Ehtesham Rasi, Davood Gharakhany

“…Due to the uncertainty in the parameters of the problem, the two-stage stochastic programming method has been used to model the problem. …”
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Efficacy of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guofeng Li, Jimin Liu, Guixian Yang, Jiajia Li, Yuan He, Xinru Fei, Lai Wei, Dongkai Zhao

“…Risk of bias and evidence quality were assessed using Cochrane tools and GRADE methodology.ResultsThe study included 31 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with 2,299 participants. …”
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Rainfall-induced Landslide Susceptibility Prediction Considering Spatial Heterogeneity by ZHANG Xingfu, JIANG Yuanjun, ABI Erdi

“…Bayesian methods were employed to dynamically update model parameters, enabling real-time adaptation to changing rainfall conditions. …”
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Research progress in globular fruit picking recognition algorithm based on deep learning by LI Hui, ZHANG Jun, YU Shuochen, LI Zhixin

“…Different techniques and tools can be adopted according to the characteristics and picking needs of each fruit crop. …”
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Genetic diversity analysis and core collection construction of Phyllanthus emblica based on SSR markers by WANG Jianchao, ZHANG Xiaoyan, ZHANG Lijie, LI Tao, XIE Lixue

“…After the core collection was constructed, the differences of the genetic diversity parameters between the core collection and original collection were analyzed. …”
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New Horizons In The Treatment Of Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer by Zein El Amir

“…Modern educational tools can be manna in our country where medical education is already suffering due to a lack of allocated resources and trained staff. …”
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Anatomy In The Undergraduate Medical Curriculum; Blending The Old And New by Ayesha Yousaf

“…Modern educational tools can be manna in our country where medical education is already suffering due to lack of allocated resources and trained staff. …”
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Software with artificial intelligence-derived algorithms for detecting and analysing lung nodules in CT scans: systematic review and economic evaluation by Julia Geppert, Peter Auguste, Asra Asgharzadeh, Hesam Ghiasvand, Mubarak Patel, Anna Brown, Surangi Jayakody, Emma Helm, Dan Todkill, Jason Madan, Chris Stinton, Daniel Gallacher, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Yen-Fu Chen

“…Study selection, data extraction and quality appraisal Two reviewers independently assessed articles for inclusion and assessed the articles’ quality using the QUADAS-2 and QUADAS-C tools or the COSMIN Risk of Bias tool. A single reviewer extracted data, with a second reviewer checking. …”
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Research status and progress on key technologies of intelligent orchard by CUI Hongwei, LU Xiaoxuan, YANG Yaqing, LU Xinyi, MA Hao, JI Jiangtao, JIN Xin, LI Xiuzhen, ZHAO Zimeng, ZENG Ningning

“…These data are collected using tools like LiDAR, remote sensing, and soil sensors, helping orchard managers better understand the microenvironment of the orchard. …”
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Preparation of land subsidence susceptibility map using machine learning methods based on decision tree (case study: Isfahan–Borkhar) by Negar Ghasemi, Iman Khosravi, Ali Bahrami

“…Vegetation and land cover contributed minimally, reinforcing the predominance of hydrological and geological parameters.Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the critical need for a holistic and data-driven approach to understanding and managing land subsidence in regions like Isfahan–Borkhar. …”
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Establishing the best step-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite inhaled corticosteroids: the EINSTEIN systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effec... by Sofia Cividini, Ian Sinha, Giovanna Culeddu, Sarah Donegan, Michelle Maden, Katie Rose, Olivia Fulton, Dyfrig Hughes, Stephen Turner, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…We assessed the Risk Of Bias using the Cochrane Risk Of Bias tool and carried out Bayesian meta-analyses, network meta-analysis and network meta-regression, including treatment by covariate (age, sex, ethnicity, eczema, eosinophilia, asthma severity) interactions. …”
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Estimation and evaluation of iron reserves in the eastern area of Eileh1 mine, Razavi Khorasan province by Hamid Esmati Daroneh, Maryam Gholamzadeh

“…The software utilized in this research includes Rockworks and Surpac, both of which are comprehensive and powerful tools for imaging, modeling, and analyzing geological information and exploratory data, as well as for performing various modeling tasks based on the type and amount of data available. …”
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Legal Challenges of Marine Insurance Laws in the Use of Unmanned Ships by Mahsa Bahadoran- Baghbaderani, Masoud Shirani, Reza Soltani

“…Additionally, the intricate design of these vessels often necessitates advanced tools, such as drones, underwater robots, and specialized sensors, to access internal components. …”
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Human immunodeficiency virus prevention and testing strategies among men who have sex with men in the UK: the PANTHEON research programme including the SELPHI RCT by Janey Sewell, T Charles Witzel, David Dunn, Fiona Lampe, Fiona Burns, Peter Weatherburn, Sheena McCormack, Leanne McCabe, Alec Miners, Valentina Cambiano, Roger Pebody, Roy Trevelion, Nadia Hanum, Andrew Phillips, Alison Rodger

“…Conclusion Human immunodeficiency virus self-testing is an acceptable and feasible HIV prevention tool for MSM and trans people. Although HIVST broadens the options for testing, and increases testing regularity, the trial results did not demonstrate that HIVST increased rates of HIV diagnosis. …”
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Enhancing Sustainable Manufacturing in Industry 4.0: A Zero-Defect Approach Leveraging Effective Dynamic Quality Factors by Rouhollah Khakpour, Ahmad Ebrahimi, Seyed Mohammad Seyed Hosseini

“…Regarding the other effective parameters of product quality, focusing on machine health is not enough to guarantee the quality of the output product. …”
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A Study of Low-Frequency Vibration-Assisted Bandsawing of Metallic Parts by Tobias Tandler, Thomas Stehle, Hans-Christian Möhring

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