Establishing a Multicenter Active Adverse Events Following Immunization Sentinel Surveillance Network Across 22 Tertiary Care Hospitals in India: Protocol for a Prospective Observa... by Apoorva Sharan, Manoja Kumar Das, Akhil PM, Ramesh Poluru, Neeraj Kumar Kashyap, Christian Burri, Jan Bonhoeffer, Satinder Aneja, Deepak Polpakara, Narendra Kumar Arora

“…We adopted a decentralized, collaborative approach to develop the study protocol, standardize case definitions, establish data collection procedures, and create a common data model for monitoring and analysis. …”
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Embedding a Choice Experiment in an Online Decision Aid or Tool: Scoping Review by Nyantara Wickramasekera, Phil Shackley, Donna Rowen

“…Furthermore, the review reveals a lack of consensus on outcome measures, emphasizing the need for standardized outcome selection for future evaluations.…”
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Interpretable Machine Learning Approach for Predicting 30-Day Mortality of Critical Ill Patients with Pulmonary Embolism and Heart Failure: A Retrospective Study by Jing Liu PhD, Ruobei Li MD, Tiezhu Yao PhD, Guang Liu PhD, Ling Guo PhD, Jing He MD, Zhengkun Guan PhD, Shaoyan Du PhD, Jingtao Ma PhD, Zhenli Li MD

“…Methods We enrolled patients with PE combined with HF in the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care Database (MIMIC) and developed six ML models after feature selection. Further, eICU Collaborative Research Database (eICU-CRD) was utilized for external vali- dation. …”
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Adoption and Diversity of Agroforestry Systems in the Amazon Biome: A Bibliometric Overview by Daniela Pauletto, Marcelo Francia Arco-Verde, Ivan Crespo Silva, Lucas Sérgio de Sousa Lopes, Anselmo Junior Correa Araújo, Flávia Cristina Araújo Lucas, Seidel Ferreira dos Santos, Thiago Almeida Vieira, Carlos Tadeu dos Santos Dias, Lucieta Guerreiro Martorano

“…The methodology adopted was a scoping review, based on searches in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, using specific keywords to ensure that the articles addressed topics related to the adoption, composition, and dynamics of AFSs in the Amazon. Following the selection of subtopics, 66 articles were selected and analyzed. …”
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US-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound in pancreatic cancer treatment: a consensus initiative between Chinese and European HIFU centers by Kun Zhou, Holger Strunk, Dobromir Dimitrov, Joan Vidal-Jove, Maria A. Gonzalez-Carmona, Markus Essler, Chengbin Jin, Zhechuan Mei, Hui Zhu, Milka Marinova

“…The utilization of USgHIFU is primarily indicated for patients with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic pancreatic cancer, particularly those experiencing symptoms due to a locally advanced primary tumor.Methods: This collaborative consensus paper, involving European and Chinese HIFU centers treating pancreatic cancer, delineates criteria for patient selection, focusing on those most likely to benefit from USgHIFU treatment. …”
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Coagulation functions and factors correlated with central nervous system infection in herpes zoster patients by Yanrong Yuan, Jing Gu, Huili Liu, Yu Wang, Zeyu Sun, Dongli Pan, Dongli Pan, Yongxing Yan

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Directional Excitation of Multi-Dimensional Coupled Topological Photonic States Based on Higher-Order Chiral Source by Jiangle He, Yaxuan Li, Yangyang Fan, Xinwen Zhao, Lin Ding, Xueqi Yuan, Beijia Ji, Junzheng Hu, Lifu Liu, Guangxu Su, Peng Zhan, Fanxin Liu

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Superselective embolic particle guidance in vessel networks via shape-adaptive acoustic manipulation by Yucheng Luo, Qiu Yin, Keke Chen, Zhaoyu Deng, Xiaozhou Liu, Yinning Zhou, Benpeng Zhu, Wenming Zhang, Zhichao Ma

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Acetylcholine modulates prefrontal outcome coding during threat learning under uncertainty by Gaqi Tu, Peiying Wen, Adel Halawa, Kaori Takehara-Nishiuchi

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Implementation of democratic classroom management at a university: Practices and perceptions by Taiwo Christianah Omodan, Cias Thapelo Tsotetsi, Sekitla Daniel Makhasane

“…A participatory research design is utilised, with data collected through observation and semi-structured interviews involving 10 student-teachers and 5 lecturers at a selected university in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. …”
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Machine Learning Techniques and Recommender Systems for Large Educational Data by Ammar Mohammed, Murtadha Hamad

“…Recommender systems show a role in helping students select courses via analyzing their data and understanding interests. …”
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Systems thinking to understand the complexity of antimicrobial resistance across One Health: A systematic review of current approaches by Yen Pham, Teresa M. Wozniak

“…Systems thinking has proven valuable in fostering a shared understanding of AMR, facilitating collaborative decision-making, and informing evidence-based policies. …”
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Modulation strategy and effect of metal-support interaction over catalysts for carbon dioxide methanation by Shuaishuai Lyu, Dejian Zhao, Hao Zhang, Hongwei Li, Fuli Wen, Qiuming Zhou, Rongjun Zhang, Yu Wu, Chaopeng Hou, Guofu Xia, Run Xu, Xingang Li

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Public and patient involvement (PPI) in the design, execution and dissemination of a trial: the BISTRO trial by David Coyle, Paula Ormandy, Nancy Fernandes da Silva, Simon Davies

“…Although feedback on trial support and materials was excellent, it remains uncertain to what extent the close collaborative working of the Patient Advisory Group and Trial Management Group was a contributor to the delivery of the trial. …”
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Ophthalmic formulation of methotrexate: a strategy of using the self-assembled LacAC4A nanoparticles for non-invasive drug delivery to the ocular posterior segment by Xiao-Yun Hou, Xiao-Ling Zhang, An-Kang Ying, Yu-Xin Yue, Tao Yang, Dong-Sheng Guo, Zhi-Qing Li

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A systematic review of studies that aim to determine which outcomes to measure in clinical trials in children. by Ian Sinha, Leanne Jones, Rosalind L Smyth, Paula R Williamson

“…Selection of inappropriate outcomes can compromise the utility of a trial. …”
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Mainstreaming control interventions for neglected tropical diseases into the health system: a scoping review protocol by Matthew J Burton, Jennifer Evans, Esmael Habtamu, Kebede Deribe, Teshome Gebre, Wendemagegn Enbiale, Awraris Hailu Bilchut, Fikre Seife, Adugna Tamiru, Tsegaye Yohanes, Amsayaw Yohannes, Yosef Adane, Behailu Merdekios, Biruck Kebede, Fikreab Kebede

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Psychosocial experiences of prostate cancer survivors after treatment: a systematic review of qualitative studies by Junlian Xiang, Lifei Dai, Lifei Dai, Lin Tan, Dong Lv, Yongbo Chen, Liangyou Tang, Jiali Zhang, Xin Yi, Xiaoli Liu

“…Two reviewers independently performed study selection, followed by collaborative thematic synthesis to identify core themes.ResultsA total of 22 studies from 12 countries were included, with 65 findings extracted and categorized into 4 synthesized findings consisting of 8 distinct categories: (1) Psychological and emotional responses (fear and anxiety responses, depression and emotional distress); (2) Healthcare information and systemic barriers (disease-related information needs, barriers in healthcare systems); (3) Social support and interpersonal adaptation (support system needs, social role and relationship adaptation); (4) Internal adaptation and external actions (internal psychological adjustment, external coping behaviors).ConclusionProstate cancer survivors face multifaceted psychosocial challenges during post-treatment recovery, with psychological and social responses impacting rehabilitation outcomes. …”
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The global trends and distribution in tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes over the past 49 years: bibliometric and visualized analysis by Beibei Wu, Beibei Wu, Beibei Wu, Ding Luo, Ding Luo, Xuejie Wang, Xuejie Wang, Chen Qiao, Chen Qiao, Rui Li, Jian Liu, Jian Liu

“…Prominent institutions in the USA and Europe occupy central roles within collaborative networks. Financial support plays a pivotal role in driving research advancements. …”
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Mind the HAP: an initiative to improve the diagnosis, management and prevention of hospital-acquired pneumonia on the RBH elderly care wards by Charles McLaren, Apurba Chatterjee, Shabnam Iyer, Thanuja Nanayakkara, Patricia Knight, Tanya Demonne, Oscar Amarille, Amanda Adkins, Ruhel Miah

“…Conclusion: This initiative has delivered measurable improvements in patient outcomes and operational practices. Collaborative multidisciplinary working has been the cornerstone of the initiative and facilitated improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HAP.…”
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