Centre selection for clinical trials and the generalisability of results: a mixed methods study. by Adrian Gheorghe, Tracy E Roberts, Jonathan C Ives, Benjamin R Fletcher, Melanie Calvert

“…The aims of this study were to evaluate the factors which currently influence centre selection in RCTs and consider how generalisability considerations inform current and optimal practice.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Mixed methods approach consisting of a systematic review and meta-summary of centre selection criteria reported in RCT protocols funded by the UK National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) initiated between January 2005-January 2012; and an online survey on the topic of current and optimal centre selection, distributed to professionals in the 48 UK Clinical Trials Units and 10 NIHR Research Design Services. …”
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A review of enhancing wind power with AI: applications, economic implications, and green innovations by Yanmiao Sun, Weixue Han

“…The optimization of wind power generation for both economic and environmental benefits has emerged as a solution to contemporary energy challenges. …”
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A Review on Millimeter-Wave Hybrid Beamforming for Wireless Intelligent Transport Systems by Waleed Shahjehan, Rajkumar Singh Rathore, Syed Waqar Shah, Mohammad Aljaidi, Ali Safaa Sadiq, Omprakash Kaiwartya

“…Furthermore, the current research trends for hybrid beamforming are provided to enable the development of advanced wireless communication systems with optimized performance and efficiency. Finally, challenges, solutions, and future research directions are provided so that this systematic review can serve as a touchstone for academics and industry professionals alike. …”
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Evolving landscape of wireless sensor networks: a survey of trends, timelines, and future perspectives by Amritesh Ojha, Bharat Gupta

“…To pursue research in this area, one needs to have deep knowledge about the latest research trends. Using a PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) based systematic review methodology, we identified around 550 publications from 2010 to 2024, sourced from major databases including Springer, Elsevier, and IEEE Xplore. …”
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Challenges in the Management of Extrahepatic Sequelae of Hepatic Hydatid Cystobiliary Fistula: A Case Report by Dripta Ramya Sahoo, Shanmugam Dasarathan, Debasis Naik, Vishnu Prasad Nelamangala Ramakrishnaiah

“…This case highlights the complexity of the disease and the need for a systematic approach to managing recurrent biliocutaneous fistula. …”
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The landscape and challenges of postgraduate dental basic research education: a scoping review by Qianmin Ou, Deqian Tang, Shijie Chen, Zhuohong Gong, Manqing Liu, Xuejing Gan, Gengbin Cai, Xiaolan Li, Xuebin B. Yang, Yun Hong, Zetao Chen

“…This scoping review aims to identify the landscape and challenges of PDBRE, while also proposing future directions to further strengthen and optimize its effectiveness. Methods The review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews and followed a descriptive approach based on Arksey and O’Malley’s framework. …”
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Tourism Learning Resources and Development Strategies in China: A Review and Conceptual Framework by Simeng Zhang, Jia Liu, Yuxuan Li

“…However, at the present stage, Chinese tourists, tourism enterprises, and government functional departments still lack a clear and systematic understanding of the connotations and characteristics of tourism learning resources. …”
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A bottom-up approach to find lead compounds in expansive chemical spaces by Álvaro Serrano-Morrás, Andrea Bertran-Mostazo, Marina Miñarro-Lleonar, Arnau Comajuncosa-Creus, Adrià Cabello, Carme Labranya, Carmen Escudero, Tian V. Tian, Inna Khutorianska, Dmytro S. Radchenko, Yurii S. Moroz, Lucas Defelipe, David Ruiz-Carrillo, Maria Garcia-Alai, Robert Schmidt, Matthias Rarey, Patrick Aloy, Carles Galdeano, Jordi Juárez-Jiménez, Xavier Barril

“…Abstract Drug discovery starts with the identification of a “hit” compound that, following a long and expensive optimization process, evolves into a drug candidate. …”
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The synergy of neuromarketing and artificial intelligence: A comprehensive literature review in the last decade by Ahmed H. Alsharif, Junhai Wang, Salmi Mohd Isa, Nor Zafir Md Salleh, Husam Azzawi Dawas, Mohammed H. Alsharif

“…Abstract This paper conducts a systematic literature analysis on "artificial intelligence, ethical artificial intelligence, neuromarketing, consumer neuroscience, neuroethics, and neurotechnology." …”
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A scoping review of privacy and utility metrics in medical synthetic data by Bayrem Kaabachi, Jérémie Despraz, Thierry Meurers, Karen Otte, Mehmed Halilovic, Bogdan Kulynych, Fabian Prasser, Jean Louis Raisaro

“…However, there is still no consensus on a standardized approach for systematically evaluating the privacy and utility of synthetic data, impeding its broader adoption. …”
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A novel stochastic approach for reliable design of advanced frugal products by Balkrishna C. Rao

“…This paper presents a novel approach in engineering that systematically aids designers in going frugal by explicitly accounting for uncertainties while creating the optimal frugal part/product in any sector. …”
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Iran petroleum contract (IPC) - a new generation of oil contracts by F. Hadavimoghaddam, M. M. Gortani

“…The main advantages of the new integrated oil contracts are identified, such as: cost reimbursement, more complicated price structure, and transition to the model of a joint venture, as well as the advantages of the new contracts compared to buy-back contracts.Scientific novelty: the article presents a comparative analysis of the new integrated oil contracts in Iran and buyback contracts, and systematizes the key advantages and disadvantages of the new contracts.Practical significance: the research results can be used in scientific and academic activity of universities, as well as by state authorities when elaborating state policy in the sphere of oil production and processing.…”
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Intraventricular Empyema Features of Surgery and Conservative’s Outcome: A Scoping Review by Farhad Balafif, Donny Wardhana, Tommy Nazwar, Mustofa Mustofa

“…Background and Aim: Intraventricular empyema (IVE), a rare and life-threatening neurological infection, challenges healthcare providers due to its complexity and limited data on optimal management. …”
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A Simple Narrative Review of Progress on the Processing and Utilization of Functional Rice by Ziying Yi, Dagang Chen, Xinqiao Zhou, Jie Guo, Ke Chen, Chanjuan Ye, Chuanguang Liu, Juan Liu

“…The research progress in the processing and utilization of colored rice, low-protein rice, high-resistant starch rice, micronutrient-enriched rice, and bioreactor rice was systematically analyzed through a comprehensive literature review. …”
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A preliminary study of linear accelerator-based spatially fractionated radiotherapy by Young Kyu Lee, Yunji Seol, Byeong Jin Kim, Kyu Hye Choi, Ji Hyun Hong, Chan-beom Park, Sun Hwa Kim, Hyeong Wook Park, Wonjoong Cheon, Young Nam Kang, Byung‑Ock Choi

“…The plans were optimized employing a 3 × 3 × 3 lattice structure with vertex diameters ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 cm and separations from 1.0 to 5.0 cm. …”
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Strategic audit as a type of substantive activity of the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine by S.M. Diachek, S.V. Svirko, I.M. Yaremchuk

“…The presented matrix is a systematized set of logically interconnected basic bases of state strategic audit, which fully reflects the features, development trends and demands of the modern system of public administration in general and management of public funds and other state-owned property in particular. …”
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The use of coal gangue as a planting substrate in arid mining areas by Yuanbo Lu, Chunwu Song, Cheng Yan, Zhengzhong Jin, Yajuan Li, Chengyun Lai, Danhua Wang

“…Using an L16 (4^3) orthogonal experimental design, systematically investigated the effects of three factors, i.e., coal gangue, a water-retaining agent, and bentonite, applied at various levels on soil nutrient characteristics and plant growth indicators in order to optimize the formula for the planting substrate. …”
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A Review on Automated Detection and Identification Algorithms for Highway Pavement Distress by Zhenglong Lv, Zhexin Hao, Yuhan Zhu, Cong Lu

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Research Progress of the Preparation of Cellulose Ethers and Their Applications: A Short Review by Meng He, Yanmei Lin, Yujia Huang, Yunhui Fang, Xiaopeng Xiong

“…Unlike traditional petroleum-based modifiers, CEs offer a unique combination of renewability, low toxicity, and tunable properties (e.g., water retention, thickening, and stimuli-responsiveness), making them pivotal for advancing sustainable construction practices. …”
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Adaptive drag reduction of a sphere using smart morphable skin by Rodrigo Vilumbrales-Garcia, Putu Brahmanda Sudarsana, Anchal Sareen

“…A comprehensive series of experiments are first performed to systematically study the effect of dimple depth ratios in the range of 0 ≤ k/d ≤ 2 × 10−2 across a Reynolds number range of 6 × 104 ≤ Re ≤ 1.3 × 105. …”
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