Experimental investigation of wire EDM on squeeze cast Al6351/Gr/SiC hybrid metal matrix composites: A Taguchi–GRA-based optimization framework by Sneha H. Dhoria, K. Venkata Subbaiah, V. Durga Prasada Rao, Ramachandran Thulasiram, Karthikeyan A, Abhijit Bhowmik, A. Johnson Santhosh

“…This study aims to optimize process parameters in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) for a hybrid Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) composed of aluminum alloy (Al 6351) reinforced with 6% graphite (Gr) and 4% silicon carbide (SiC). …”
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Systematic Investigation of the Role of Molybdenum and Boron in NiCo-Based Alloys for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Parastoo Mouchani, Donald W. Kirk, Steven J. Thorpe

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Comparing Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Professionals and Large Language Models: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Guxue Shan, Xiaonan Chen, Chen Wang, Li Liu, Yuanjing Gu, Huiping Jiang, Tingqi Shi

“…The risk of bias was assessed using the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST), which evaluates both the risk of bias and the applicability of included studies. ResultsA total of 30 studies involving 19 LLMs and a total of 4762 cases were included. …”
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Effectiveness of low dose thyroxine in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism and migraine; systematic review and meta-analysis by Alia Alokley, Maryam N. ALNasser, Razan Anwar Alabdulqader, Faisal Abdulhamid Aljohni, Duaa Hussain Alqadhib, Rose Khalid Aljuaid, Montather Akeel Alshik Ali, Shahad Shadi Hanbazazah, Abdullah Almaqhawi

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Diagnostic systematic review and meta-analysis of machine learning in predicting biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer by Chenyang Ling, Ning Tao, Abudukeyoumu Maimaitiyimin, Yifan Zhang, Miao Yao, Hongyu Pu, Xiaodong Li, Yujie Wang, Hengqing An

“…Sixteen studies comprising a total of 17,316 prostate cancer patients were included. …”
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Systematic review of the introduction, early phase study and evaluation of pyrocarbon proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty. by Paul Welford, Natalie S Blencowe, Emily Pardington, Conor S Jones, Jane M Blazeby, Barry G Main

“…<h4>Background</h4>In 2002 a pyrocarbon interphalangeal joint implant was granted Food and Drug Administration approval with limited evidence of effectiveness. …”
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Post-traumatic growth in refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide: systematic review and meta-analysis by Vlad Pop, Charlotte Williamson, Rafiyah Khan, Daniel Leightley, Nicola T. Fear, Daniel Dyball

“…Studies generally reported a moderate to high degree of PTG in this population, but considerable heterogeneity in PTG was observed. …”
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Evaluating the User Experience and Usability of Game-Based Cognitive Assessments for Older People: Systematic Review by Rhys Mantell, Ye In Jane Hwang, Matthew Dark, Kylie Radford, Michael Kasumovic, Lauren Monds, Peter W Schofield, Tony Butler, Adrienne Withall

“…After a thorough screening process, 8 studies remained for extraction and analysis. …”
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Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of different types of patch materials during carotid endarterectomy. by Shiyan Ren, Xianlun Li, Jianyan Wen, Wenjian Zhang, Peng Liu

“…<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) with patch angioplasty produces greater results than with primary closure; however, there remains uncertainty on the optimal patch material in CEA. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed to evaluate the effect of angioplasty using venous patch versus synthetic patch material, and Dacron patch versus polytetrafluoroethelene (PTFE) patch material during CEA.…”
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Systematic review of thyroid function in NKX2-1-related disorders: Treatment and follow-up. by Beatriz Carmona-Hidalgo, Estefanía Herrera-Ramos, Rocío Rodríguez-López, Laia Nou-Fontanet, José C Moreno, Juan Antonio Blasco-Amaro, Juliane Léger, Juan Darío Ortigoza-Escobar, NKX2-1-Related Disorders Guideline Working Group

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of LT4 treatment in NKX2-1-RD and explore optimal dosing strategies. …”
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Thyroid cancer surgical indication during pregnancy: Systematic literature review and series of illustrative cases by Lucas Albuquerque Chinelatto, Flávio Carneiro Hojaij, Dorival de Carlucci, Jr., Claudio Roberto Cernea

“…Retrospective analysis of thyroidectomies performed in the second trimester of pregnancy by the authors between 1999 and 2019. Results: The systematic review included nine articles. Their conclusions diverge with respect to the optimal timing of thyroid surgery. …”
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Timing of endoscopy in patients with acute variceal bleeding in cirrhosis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Shicheng Luo, Kaini Wu, Xiaodong Zhou

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Global prevalence and contributing factors of nurse burnout: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis by Addisu Getie, Temesgen Ayenew, Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Mihretie Gedfew, Afework Edmealem, Worku Misganaw Kebede

“…The umbrella review methodology was selected to integrate evidence from multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses, offering a broad and in-depth summary of existing research to guide practice and policy. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Stem Cell Therapy for T1DM: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shi-Yi Sun, Yun Gao, Guan-Jian Liu, Yong-Kun Li, Wei Gao, Xing-Wu Ran

“…The long-term insulin therapy for type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) fails to achieve optimal glycemic control and avoid adverse events simultaneously. …”
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Effectiveness of eHealth for Medication Adherence in Renal Transplant Recipients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Lili Zhou, Ke Cheng, Linbin Chen, Xinyi Hou, Jingjing Wan

“… BackgroundAs the optimal treatment for end-stage renal disease, kidney transplantation has proven instrumental in enhancing patient survival and quality of life. …”
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The sustainability of health interventions implemented in Africa: an updated systematic review on evidence and future research perspectives by Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Patrick Murphy, Ashley Richard, Chisom Obiezu-Umeh, Thembekile Shato, Ifeoma Obionu, Titilola Gbajabiamila, David Oladele, Stacey Mason, Bryce P. Takenaka, Lateef Akeem Blessing, Alexis Engelhart, Susan Nkengasong, Innocent David Chinaemerem, Onyekachukwu Anikamadu, Ebenezer Adeoti, Pranali Patel, Temitope Ojo, Olufunto Olusanya, Donna Shelley, Collins Airhihenbuwa, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Oliver Ezechi, Juliet Iwelunmor

“…Abstract Background Sustaining evidence-based interventions in resource-limited settings is critical to optimizing gains in health outcomes. In 2015, we published a review of the sustainability of health interventions in African countries, highlighting gaps in the measurement and conceptualization of sustainability in the region. …”
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Development of an algorithm for optimizing the implementation of ultrasound in the diagnostic workflow in clinical practice: preliminary phase of the RADIAL study, a project of the... by Garifallia Sakellariou, Antonella Adinolfi, Joao Madruga Dias, Arianna Damiani, Greta Carrara, Carlo Alberto Scirè, Alberto Batticciotto, Manuela Costa, Emilio Filippucci, Francesco Porta, Marco Canzoni, Annamaria Iagnocco, Georgios Filippou

“…The joint sites and elementary lesions for each disease were selected based on a previously performed systematic literature review (SLR) and consensus. …”
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Comparison of Innovative Strategies for the Coverage Problem: Path Planning, Search Optimization, and Applications in Underwater Robotics by Ahmed Ibrahim, Francisco F. C. Rego, Éric Busvelle

“…In many applications, including underwater robotics, the coverage problem requires an autonomous vehicle to systematically explore a defined area while minimizing redundancy and avoiding obstacles. …”
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Health and care workers’ perceptions of PPE and physical distancing for COVID-19: A qualitative evidence synthesis by Dachi I. Arikpo, Afiong O. Oku, Okwu A. Onyema, Edward O. Odey, Hannah H. Hurwitz, João P. Toledo, Kathleen Dunn, April Baller, Helen J. Smith, Martin M. Meremikwu

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Comprehensive Review of Meta-Learning Methods for Cold-Start Issue in Recommendation Systems by Jamallah M. Zawia, Maizatul Akmar Binti Ismail, Mohammad Imran, Buce Trias Hanggara, Diva Kurnianingtyas, Silvi Asna, Quang Tran Minh

“…A systematic review of the literature published between 2018 and June 2024 was conducted, identifying only experimental papers that use meta-learning methods to solve the cold-start issue. …”
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