Academic response to improving value and reducing waste: A comprehensive framework for INcreasing QUality In patient-oriented academic clinical REsearch (INQUIRE). by Belinda von Niederhäusern, Gordon H Guyatt, Matthias Briel, Christiane Pauli-Magnus

“…The Delphi process ultimately achieved consensus on structure and content. The framework addresses 5 study stages (concept, planning and feasibility, conduct, analysis and interpretation, and reporting and knowledge translation) and includes the following dimensions: (i) protection of patient safety and rights, (ii) relevance/patient centeredness and involvement, (iii) minimization of bias (internal validity), (iv) precision, (v) transparency/access to data, and (vi) generalizability (external validity) of study results. …”
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Identification of WRKY gene family and analysis of drought stress expression in Poncirus polyandra by ZHANG Shanshan, RUAN Sunmei, YANG Wenzhong

“…[Methods] Based on the genome-wide data of P. polyandra, WRKY genes were identified by HMMER, NCBI-CDD and SMART searches. …”
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Interest groups in Lithuania: dynamics of development and characteristics of institutionalization by Alvidas Lukošaitis

“…Therefore, in this article, the author embarks to ground the analysis by generalizing the empirical data. The focus of the study is to identify and analyze tendencies manifested during the initial institutionalization period of the interest group system. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CATARRHAL GINGIVITIS IN CHILDREN WITH DIABETES MELLITUS IN LONG-TERM OBSERVATIONS by L.F. Kaskova, V.A. Honcharenko

“… Epidemiological studies in recent years indicate a significant prevalence with an increasing tendency to periodontal disease in the structure of all dental diseases in children. The prevalence of chronical catarrhal gingivitis (CCG) is about 90% of all forms of the disease [1–6]. …”
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<i>α</i> Effect and Magnetic Diffusivity <i>β</i> in Helical Plasma Under Turbulence Growth by Kiwan Park

“…The coefficients <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>α</mi><mi>semi</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>β</mi><mi>semi</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> are obtained from large-scale magnetic field data as estimates of the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>α</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>β</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> tensors, while <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>β</mi><mi>theo</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> is derived from turbulent kinetic energy data. …”
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Integrated assessment of antimicrobial stewardship in carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae prevalent hospitals in China: a multidisciplinary surveillance network-based survey by Haishaerjiang Wushouer, Weibin Li, Junxuan Yu, Lin Hu, Xiaodong Guan, Xiaolin Liu, Anhua Wu, Xiaoqiang Yang, Minggui Wang, Yingchun Xu, Yanping Luo, Xun Huang, Luwen Shi

“…Five key areas were identified for improving multidisciplinary AMS: organizational structure, staffing and training, drug formulary and prescription management, laboratory testing and quality control, and clinical sampling and data reporting. …”
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Longitudinal associations between air pollution and incident dementia as mediated by MRI-measured brain volumes in the UK Biobank by Rhiannon Thompson, Xinning Tong, Xueyi Shen, Jinjun Ran, Shengzhi Sun, Xiaoxin Iris Yao, Chen Shen

“…Estimates of residential air pollution, traffic noise, and greenspace exposure have been modelled. Structural brain MRI was conducted from 2014 to 2022, with brain volumes relevant to dementia identified a priori. …”
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Multifractal Analysis and Experimental Evaluation of MCM-48 Mesoporous Silica as a Drug Delivery System for Metformin Hydrochloride by Mousa Sha’at, Maria Ignat, Liviu Sacarescu, Adrian Florin Spac, Alexandra Barsan (Bujor), Vlad Ghizdovat, Emanuel Nazaretian, Catalin Dumitras, Maricel Agop, Cristina Marcela Rusu, Lacramioara Ochiuz

“…<b>Results</b>: SEM-EDX confirmed the uniform distribution of silicon and oxygen, while TEM images revealed a highly ordered cubic mesoporous structure. Nitrogen adsorption analyses showed a high specific surface area of 1325.96 m²/g for unloaded MCM-48, which decreased with drug loading, confirming efficient incorporation of metformin hydrochloride. …”
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Global variation in antibiotic prescribing guidelines and the implications for decreasing AMR in the future by Emmama Jamil, Emmama Jamil, Zikria Saleem, Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Matti Ullah, Afreenish Amir, Abdul Haseeb, Johanna C. Meyer, Johanna C. Meyer, Muhammad Usman Qamar, Safa S. Almarzoky Abuhussain

“…The findings highlighted significant disparities in the development, adaptation, and implementation of guidelines across different WHO regions, confirming the previously noted lack of standardization and comprehensiveness in LMICs.ConclusionSignificant disparities exist in the availability, structure, and methodological rigor of antibiotic prescribing guidelines across countries with different income levels. …”
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Mechanical signaling regulates vascular smooth muscle cell adaptation in aging by Amin Mohajeri, Song Yi Shin, Samuel Padgham, Devon J. Boland, Dana Pittman Ratterree, Jacob Blizman, Gang Han, Christopher R. Woodman, Andreea Trache, Andreea Trache

“…To dissect the mechanisms involved, the structural and functional properties of VSM cells were assessed by using mechanical stimulation combined with fluorescence confocal microscopy. …”
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New Epitopes for the Serodiagnosis of Human Borreliosis by Mônica E. T. Alcón-Chino, Virgínia L. N. Bonoldi, Rosa M. R. Pereira, Gilberto S. Gazeta, João P. R. S. Carvalho, Paloma Napoleão-Pêgo, Andressa M. Durans, André L. A. Souza, Salvatore G. De-Simone

“…Cross-reactivity was assessed through data bank access and in vitro analysis. Among the 19 epitopes identified, four were selected for further investigation based on their signal intensity, secondary structure, and peptide matching. …”
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Dalbavancin to facilitate early discharge in the treatment of complex musculoskeletal infections: a multi-centre real-life application by T. Azamgarhi, S. Warren, A. Scobie, N. Karunaharan, C. Perez-Sanchez, R. Houghton, S. Hassan, J. Lourtet-Hascoët, J. Lourtet-Hascoët, H. Kershaw, P. Sendi, K. Saeed, K. Saeed

“…Although dalbavancin is approved for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, its off-label use in complex musculoskeletal infection (MSKI) is increasing. …”
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Targeting macrophages and ion homeostasis in T2D: new genes and therapeutic pathways identified by Lisha Mou, Lisha Mou, Tony Bowei Wang, Ying Lu, Ying Lu, Zijing Wu, Zijing Wu, Yuxian Chen, Ziqi Luo, Xinyu Wang, Zuhui Pu, Zuhui Pu

“…Machine learning models were developed to predict T2D, and structural predictions of the hub proteins were performed. …”
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Genome-wide identification of the regulatory network of mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling cascades gene families in Hevea Brasiliensis by Xiaojuan Huang, Manman Sun, Xiaoyu Du, Lin Quan, Jinquan Chao, Xiaomin Deng, Hongze Liao

“…Conserved motifs, gene structure, and motif analysis further bolster the validity of phylogenetic classification. …”
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STREAM: a system for tracing radiative transfer and energy balance in heterogeneous surfaces by Tengyuan Fan, Zunjian Bian, Jean-Louis Roujean, Huaguo Huang, Hua Li, Junhua Bai, Biao Cao, Yongming Du, Qing Xiao, Qinhuo Liu

“…To address this problem, this study introduces a system for tracing radiative transfer and energy balance in heterogeneous surfaces, hereafter called STREAM, in which the three-dimensional structural heterogeneity is obtained through LiDAR data and a voxel-based radiosity method is proposed for radiative transfer process. …”
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Efficacy of psychosocial interventions on social functioning in individuals with childhood maltreatment experiences: a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Natalia E. Fares-Otero, Silvia Amoretti, Brisa Solé, Sarah L. Halligan, Eduard Vieta, Stefan Leucht, Soraya Seedat, Mathias Harrer

“…Other candidate moderators/mediators (personality, post-traumatic symptoms, brain structure/function, cognitive reserve) will also be explored and narratively summarised. …”
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Mapping, Modeling and Designing a Marble Quarry Using Integrated Electric Resistivity Tomography and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Study of Adaptive Decision-Making by Zahid Hussain, Hanan ud Din Haider, Jiajie Li, Zhengxing Yu, Jianxin Fu, Siqi Zhang, Sitao Zhu, Wen Ni, Michael Hitch

“…UAV methodology involved data collection using a DJI Mavic 2 Pro (20 MP camera) with 4 K resolution images captured at 221 m altitude and 80 min flight duration. …”
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Ethical issues in implementation science: perspectives from a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute workshop by Neal W. Dickert, Donna Spiegelman, Jennifer S. Blumenthal-Barby, Garth Graham, Steven Joffe, Jeremy M. Kahn, Nancy E. Kass, Scott Y. H. Kim, Meeta P. Kerlin, Aisha T. Langford, James V. Lavery, Daniel D. Matlock, Kathleen N. Fenton, George A. Mensah

“…Fifth, there is significant overlap between implementation science and quality improvement, and the ideal regulatory oversight structure for implementation science remains unclear. …”
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Why do patients with isolated PCL rupture experience no subjective knee joint instability during walking? An in vivo biomechanical study by Mingfeng Lu, Mingfeng Lu, Wei Chen, Jinpeng Lin, Jinpeng Lin, Wenhan Huang, Junqing Gao, Junqing Gao, Lilian Zhao, Shilin Li, Lilei He, Yu Zhang

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to assess the kinematic changes in the knee joint during walking in patients with isolated PCL-deficiency (PCLD) to determine the presence of walking-related joint instability (mechanical instability—abnormal displacement form structural damage). Additionally, the study seeks to provide biomechanical insights into the observed differences between subjective and objective assessments.Methods35 healthy volunteers and 27 patients with isolated PCLD (both involved and uninvolved sides) were included in the study. …”
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Usefulness of differential somatic cell count for udder health monitoring: Effect of intramammary infections, days in milk, quarter location, and parity on quarter-level differenti... by Mariana Fonseca, Daryna Kurban, Jean-Philippe Roy, Débora E. Santschi, Elouise Molgat, Simon Dufour

“…Given the hierarchical structure of the data, a 4-level, linear mixed model with herd, cow, and quarter as random intercepts was built with either SCS or DSCC as the outcome. …”
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