A Review of Vessel Time of Arrival Prediction on Waterway Networks: Current Trends, Open Issues, and Future Directions by Abdullah Al Noman, Aaron Heuermann, Stefan Wiesner, Klaus-Dieter Thoben

“…Concluding with proposed future research directions aimed at addressing the identified gaps and leveraging technological advancements, this review emphasizes the importance of fostering innovation in maritime ETA prediction systems, particularly within the framework of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs) and maritime logistics. By applying a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology and conducting an in-depth evaluation, the results provide a comprehensive overview of vessel ETA prediction for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers involved in maritime transport and logistics, and offer insights into the potential for improved efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability in waterway networks.…”
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Multi-step finite element simulation for clear aligner space closure: a proof-of-concept compensation protocol by Kiyean Kim, Youn-Kyung Choi, Sung-Hun Kim, Seong-Sik Kim, Yong-Il Kim

“…This approach enables systematic adjustment of aligner design based on actual tooth movement, offering an optimized strategy for clear aligner biomechanics and potentially enhancing clinical outcomes in orthodontic treatment.…”
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Experiences with implementation of continuous positive airway pressure for neonates and infants in low-resource settings: A scoping review. by Sara Dada, Henry Ashworth, Alina Sobitschka, Vanitha Raguveer, Rupam Sharma, Rebecca L Hamilton, Thomas Burke

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To identify and describe the barriers, facilitators, and priorities for future implementation of CPAP for neonates and infants in low-resource settings.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search (database inception to March 6, 2020) was performed on MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, Global Health, and the WHO Global Index Medicus using PRISMA-ScR guidelines. …”
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Development and validation of a competency-based ladder pathway for AI literacy enhancement among higher vocational students by Litian Hong

“…This study develops and validates a comprehensive competency-based ladder development pathway specifically designed to enhance AI literacy among vocational students. …”
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Meta-analytical approaches to ordinal outcome data in clinical interventional studies: A scoping review with reproducible research. by Ali Mulhem

“…This study aims to summarise the current biomedical literature on meta-analytical methods for ordinal outcomes and attempts to reproduce the results of previous studies.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search was conducted in three databases, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO, from inception to 05/05/2024. …”
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Banking Industry: A Review of Service Areas and Customer Service Journeys in Emerging Economies by Tajudeen Alaburo Abdulsalam, Rofiat Bolanle Tajudeen

“…By adopting an interpretivist philosophy emphasising practicality, a qualitative approach was employed through a systematic literature review of 90 articles using thematic analysis. …”
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Gender differences in personalized psychological interventions for college students: a narrative review integrating the Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Xiaoying Zeng

“…To integrate these cognitive and psychological dimensions, this review introduces a Gender-Sensitive Psychological Integration Model, which synthesizes biological factors (e.g., neuroendocrine pathways), sociocultural influences (e.g., gender norms) and MI profiles to establish a systematic framework for personalized interventions. …”
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Ensemble RBE Modeling in Proton Therapy: A Meta-Synthesis Framework for Dose Assessment in the Brainstem and Spinal Cord by Shen-Hao Lee, Pei-Ju Chao, Zong-Jun Wu, Jyun-Jie Wu, Junping Shiau, Hsin-Hung Shih, Tsair-Fwu Lee

“…Materials and Methods A systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines identified studies utilizing variable RBE models. …”
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Effect of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques on vascular cognitive impairment: A Bayesian network meta-analysis protocol. by Long Yan, Linna Wu, Hong Li, Yulin Qian, Meng Wang, Yu Wang, Baomin Dou, Tao Yu

“…Therefore, we outline this systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol to evaluate and rank clinical data in future studies which can develop optimal protocols for the clinical treatment of VCI with non-invasive neuromodulation techniques in combination with drugs.…”
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Population-based colorectal cancer risk prediction using a SHAP-enhanced LightGBM model by Guinian Du, Hui Lv, Yishan Liang, Jingyue Zhang, Qiaoling Huang, Guiming Xie, Xian Wu, Hao Zeng, Lijuan Wu, Jianbo Ye, Wentan Xie, Xia Li, Yifan Sun

“…Seven ML algorithms were systematically compared, with Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM) ultimately selected as the optimal framework. …”
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A comprehensive review on the adsorptive removal of pharmaceutical pollutants: Occurrence, toxicology, molecular simulation and mechanistic insights by Mochamad Lutfi Firmansyah, Yousef Alwan, Nisar Ullah

“…We have systematically covered the comparative overview of existing removal approaches, followed by a detailed examination of various adsorbent materials. …”
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Spatial analysis of airborne bacterial concentrations and microbial communities in a large-scale commercial layer facility by Zhirong Zhang, Senhong Ying, Rong Xiang

“…Air samples were systematically collected at 50 strategically distributed locations using a six-stage Andersen microbial air sampler, while environmental samples (dust, manure, intestinal contents) were characterized using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Results demonstrated a distinct longitudinal gradient in airborne bacterial concentrations, progressively increasing from the air inlet (883±177 CFU/m³) to exhaust fans (12,650±813 CFU/m³), with a facility-wide mean concentration of 5,618±530 CFU/m³. …”
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Measuring the Vaccine Success Index: A Framework for Long-Term Economic Evaluation and Monitoring in the Case of Rotavirus Vaccination by Baudouin Standaert, Marc Raes, Olivier Ethgen, Bernd Benninghoff, Mondher Toumi

“…Good performance is close to the optimal result, with an index value ≤1, combined with a low CEA. …”
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Softening of Vibrational Modes and Anharmonicity Induced Thermal Conductivity Reduction in a‐Si:H at High Temperatures by Zhuo Chen, Yuejin Yuan, Yanzhou Wang, Penghua Ying, Shouhang Li, Cheng Shao, Wenyang Ding, Gang Zhang, Meng An

“…A comprehensive understanding of thermal transport mechanism in a‐Si:H is essential for optimizing thermal management and ensuring the reliable operation of these devices. …”
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A Ratiometric Fluorescence Method Based on PCN-224-DABA for the Detection of Se(IV) and Fe(III) by Mao-Ling Luo, Guo-Ying Chen, Wen-Jia Li, Jia-Xin Li, Tong-Qing Chai, Zheng-Ming Qian, Feng-Qing Yang

“…After the experimental parameters were systematically optimized, the developed method shows good selectivity and interference resistance for Fe(III) and Se(IV) detection, and has good linearity in the ranges of 0.01–4 μM and 0.01–15 μM for Fe(III) and Se(IV) with a limit of detection of 0.045 μM and 0.804 μM, respectively. …”
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Genome-wide expression in human whole blood for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection: a multicohort research by Fan Jiang, Fan Jiang, Fan Jiang, Yanhua Liu, Linsheng Li, Linsheng Li, Ruizi Ni, Ruizi Ni, Yajing An, Yajing An, Yufeng Li, Yufeng Li, Lingxia Zhang, Wenping Gong

“…Cohorts were stratified into training (8 cohorts, n = 1,933) and validation sets (3 cohorts, n = 825) based on functional assignment.ResultsThrough Upset analysis, LASSO (Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator), SVM-RFE (Support Vector Machine Recursive Feature Elimination), and MCL (Markov Cluster Algorithm) clustering of protein–protein interaction networks, we identified S100A12 and S100A8 as optimal biomarkers. A Naive Bayes (NB) model incorporating these two markers demonstrated robust diagnostic performance: training set AUC: median = 0.8572 (inter-quartile range 0.8002, 0.8708), validation AUC = 0.5719 (0.51645, 0.7078), and subgroup AUC = 0.8635 (0.8212, 0.8946).ConclusionOur multicohort analysis established an NB-based diagnostic model utilizing S100A12/S100A8, which maintains diagnostic accuracy across diverse geographic, ethnic, and clinical variables (including HIV co-infection), highlighting its potential for clinical translation in LTBI/ATB differentiation.…”
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Supply–Demand Spatial Patterns of Cultural Services in Urban Green Spaces: A Case Study of Nanjing, China by Qinghai Zhang, Ruijie Jiang, Xin Jiang, Yongjun Li, Xin Cong, Xing Xiong

“…By employing spatial autocorrelation analysis (Bivariate Moran’s I) and a coupling coordination model, this research systematically assesses the spatial patterns of CESs in urban parks and green spaces. …”
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Risk-Aware Lane Change and Trajectory Planning for Connected Autonomous Vehicles Based on a Potential Field Model by Tao Wang, Dayi Qu, Kedong Wang, Chuanbao Wei, Aodi Li

“…This model systematically quantifies the risks encountered by connected autonomous vehicles during the driving process, providing a more accurate assessment of safety conditions. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Biomass Gasification Characteristics in Fluidized Bed Reactors: Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions by Lu Wang, Tuo Zhou, Bo Hou, Hairui Yang, Nan Hu, Man Zhang

“…Based on the current research landscape, this paper employs numerical simulation to investigate oxygen–steam CFB gasification at a pilot scale (500 kg/h biomass throughput). The results reveal that under conditions of O₂/H₂O = 0.25 and 800 °C, the syngas H₂ volume fraction reaches 43.7%, with a carbon conversion rate exceeding 90%. …”
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The impact of adenomyosis on intrauterine insemination success in unexplained infertile women: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Sefa Arlıer, Sadık Kükrer, Fikriye Işıl Adıgüzel, Ahmet Zeki Nessar, Gülsüm Uysal, Cevdet Adıgüzel, Dilek Kaya Kaplanoğlu

“…Clinical and ultrasound findings were recorded systematically. IUI was performed 36 h post-human chorionic ggonadotropin (hCG) administration, with pregnancy defined as a positive β-hCG 12–14 days after IUI. …”
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