Serum ferritin as a prognostic biomarker in CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma: A meta-analysis by Jing Cheng, Yuan Song

“… Serum ferritin, a marker of systemic inflammation and iron metabolism, has been implicated in the outcomes of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM). …”
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Procalcitonin as a biomarker for postoperative pneumonia: a study on dynamics following cardiopulmonary bypass in adults by Guang-Xu Mao, Li-Yun Wang, Wen-Sen Chen, Sheng Zhao, Yong-Feng Shao, Yu-Zhen Guan, Zhen Lu, Feng Zang

“…POP diagnosis was determined based on a combination of clinical and microbiological criteria.PCT and white blood cell count (WBC) data were systematically collected from day 1 (T1) to day 5 (T5). …”
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Effectiveness of Toolbox Talks as a Workplace Safety Intervention in the United States: A Scoping Review by Gregory D. Kearney, Jamie Hisel, John A. Staley

“…Toolbox Talks are widely adopted and valued by supervisors and safety managers as a core component of occupational safety and health training, yet their effectiveness as an intervention has not been systematically evaluated in the peer-reviewed literature. …”
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A Pythagorean fuzzy MCDM model for evaluating career happiness in sports by selecting a suitable sport by JiaYan Zhu, Zeng Jiao

“…To highlight the significance of the established model, we perform a comparative analysis with existing methods, concluding with a discussion of the key findings.…”
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A multi-criteria framework for enhancing decision-making in the risk management strategies of a global IT project by Nicoleta-Madalina Stan, Constantin Dorin Olteanu, Aurel Mihail Titu

“…The outcomes highlight the framework's ability to enhance risk visibility, optimize resource allocation, and ultimately contribute to the successful delivery of IT projects on a global scale. …”
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A framework of crop water productivity estimation from UAV observations: A case study of summer maize by Minghan Cheng, Ni Song, Josep Penuelas, Matthew F. McCabe, Xiyun Jiao, Yuping Lv, Chengming Sun, Xiuliang Jin

“…This investigation establishes Crop Water Productivity (CWP) - quantified as yield per unit water consumption (kg/m³) - as a pivotal metric for agricultural water resource optimization. …”
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WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Articles 9 and 10 implementation for sustainable tobacco control—a scoping review protocol by Sonu Goel, Diksha Walia, Priyobrat Rajkhowa, Chirag Goel

“…Abstract Introduction Tobacco consumption continues to pose a substantial global public health threat, resulting in more than 8 million preventable deaths annually. …”
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A Narrative Review in Hip Surgery: Key Findings from a Leading Orthopedic Journal in 2022–2023 by Nikolai Ramadanov, Maximilian Voss, Robert Prill, Jonathan Lettner, Aleksandra Królikowska, Krzysztof Korolczuk, Roland Becker

“…Results: A total of 33 primary studies were included in this narrative review, of which 10 were reviews (5 systematic reviews), 1 was an RCT, and 22 were non-RCTs. …”
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Numerical three-dimensional forecasting of a river section under abnormal discharge conditions due to a tropical storm: A case study on Santa Catarina River, México by Mauricio De la Cruz-Ávila, Francisco J. Castillo-Guerrero, Hector Barrios-Pina, Rosanna Bonasia

“…This study addresses this gap by performing high-fidelity, three-dimensional RANS simulations of a reach of the Santa Catarina River, Mexico, during Tropical Storm Alberto. …”
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PROTOCOL: The Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Physical Activity Interventions for Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review Protocol by Xin Chen, Maaz Imam, Yutong Yi, JJ Pionke, Lixcy Vega, Anna Arthur, Jessie Chin, Chungyi Chiu

“…This scoping review may lead to strategies for developing ICTs that are optimal to be used in PA interventions that benefit BCS, a large and growing population of cancer survivors. …”
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A grand plan for health equity by Wei-Ching Chang

“…To promote health equity, both systematic and random variations in health status must be considered. …”
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Effectiveness of a structured pharmaceutical review of pharmacotherapeutic plans to reduce drug-related problems in nursing homes: a study protocol of a pragmatic quasi-experimenta... by Cecília Campabadal-Prats, Cecília Campabadal-Prats, Enric Aragonès, Enric Aragonès, Marta Romeu, Clara Salom-Garrigues, Clara Salom-Garrigues, Ferran Bejarano, Ferran Bejarano, Francisco Martín Luján, Francisco Martín Luján, Laura Canadell

“…It is estimated that 20%–50% of inappropriate medications are consumed in the elderly.ObjectiveThis abstract outline the study protocol for evaluating the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical intervention designed to optimize medication use among nursing home residents, with a particular focus on reducing drug-related problems (DRPs) and minimizing polypharmacy.HypothesisThe pharmaceutical intervention led by a primary care pharmacist and based on systematically reviewing the pharmacotherapeutic plans of patients admitted to nursing homes will effectively improve the quality and safety of treatment plans.MethodologyPre-post, quasi-experimental intervention study with a control group and prospective 3-month follow-up of a cohort of patients in nursing homes. …”
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A Practical Cache Partitioning Method for Multi-Core Processor on a Commercial Safety-Critical Partitioned RTOS by Taeho Kim

“…A systematic procedure was developed based on DO-178 and CAST 32A to identify shared resources and prevent interference. …”
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Biological responses to biomaterials: a review by Y.V.R. Gomes, A.A. Tavares, R.C. Barbosa, A.F. Tomaz, W.J.B. Sousa, L.C.C. Oliveira, S.M.L. Silva, M.V.L. Fook

“…This review aimed to summarize the current scientific evidence on biological responses to biomaterials. A systematic search was conducted through multiple databases (VHL, PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, and Web of Science) including in vitro and in vivo studies that compared biomaterial interactions with the natural immune response (innate and adaptive). …”
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Developing a digital health competency assessment framework for public health services: a Delphi-AHP approach by Yibei Yao, Jindan Cao, Zheng Tan, Keli Chen

“…ObjectiveTo construct a scientifically validated and practical digital health competency assessment framework for public health services, addressing gaps in current evaluation paradigms that fail to comprehensively assess individuals’ proactive engagement with digital health tools.MethodsThe study employed a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a systematic literature review and structured interviews to draft an initial indicator system. …”
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Offering a Pattern of Selecting Coaches for National Basketball Team Through a Grounded Theory-Based Method by Nahid Adibpour, Ali Mohammad Safania, Habib Honari, Shiva Azadfada

“…The aim of this research is to identify the factors influential in the selection of the national basketball team coaches.Methods: This research is qualitative in nature and the method used for its conduction is based on a GT with a systematic approach. The participants (n=28) in this study represented basketball experts, who were selected on purposive sampling with whom to reach saturation of data. …”
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A novel intelligent approach for infection protection using a multidisciplinary collaboration in regional general hospitals by Xiaoyan Yuan, Peng Wang, Jiwen Liu

“…Moreover, this study employs robust multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM) approach by using a hypothetical case study which shows that antibiotic stewardship program ranks first and offers a scalable and adaptable model to systematically prioritize and optimize infection prevention measures across various healthcare departments and offers a safer and more resilient environment.…”
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Right ventricular mechanical support as a bridge to lung transplantation: A literature review of current practices by Michaela Orlitová, Bert Demeulenaere, Dieter Van Beersel, Dirk E. Van Raemdonck, Robin Vos, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Steffen Rex, Laurent Godinas, Tom Verbelen, Arne P. Neyrinck

“…Proper assessment and management of RV function in BTT patients are crucial for successful outcomes. However, there is a lack of consensus on standardized RV assessment strategies or optimal ECLS configurations. …”
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The Breeding, Cultivation, and Potential Applications of Ornamental Orchids with a Focus on <i>Phalaenopsis</i>—A Brief Review by Chenjing Han, Fei Dong, Yu Qi, Yenan Wang, Jiao Zhu, Binghai Li, Lijuan Zhang, Xiaohui Lv, Jianghui Wang

“…The <i>Phalaenopsis</i> genus, a horticulturally vital group within the <i>Orchidaceae</i>, dominates global floriculture markets through strategic cultivar innovation, scalable propagation, and data-driven cultivation. …”
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Effectiveness of Astaxanthin as a Feed Supplement to Improve Growth Performance and Feed Utilization in Aquaculture Animals: A Meta-Analysis by Bowen Li, Chunxiu Chen, Xiaoqing Zhou, Huiru Liu, Zhixiong Zhou, Xiaoyu Wang, Jian Liang, Yongjun Guo, Shuang Liang

“…Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, 64 studies (33 species, 964 comparisons) published prior to 2025 were analyzed using a random-effects model. …”
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