A Study Protocol for a Comprehensive Evaluation of Two Artificial Intelligence‐Based Tools in Title and Abstract Screening for the Development of Evidence‐Based Cancer Guidelines... by Xiaomei Yao, Ashirbani Saha, Sharan Saravanan, Ashley Low, Jonathan Sussman

“…Completing a CPG through the Program in Evidence‐Based Care (PEBC), a globally acknowledged guideline program supported by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario), typically takes about 2 years. …”
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Effect of preoperative rapamycin supplementation on perioperative clinical frailty and cognitive performance in a murine model undergoing anesthesia and surgery by Ming Ann Sim, Jorming Goh, Jasinda Lee, Jian Hua Tay, Francis Chee Kuan Tan, Chunmei Li, Esther S. P. Wong, Will N. H. Loh, Sophia T. H. Chew, Andrea B. Maier, Brian K. Kennedy, Lian Kah Ti

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Monocytes Undergo Functional Reprogramming to Generate Immunosuppression through HIF-1α Signaling Pathway in the Late Phase of Sepsis by Li-Li Li, Bing Dai, Yu-Han Sun, Ting-Ting Zhang

“…Conversely, the amount of IL-10 was lower in the adenovirus Ade-HIF-1α group compared with the sepsis model group and the Ade-control group. …”
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The influence of resin infiltration system on enamel microhardness and surface roughness: An in vitro study by Nadia Malek Taher, Haifa Abdulrahman Alkhamis, Sarah Mesha’l Dowaidi

“…Data were analyzed with 2-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and mean values were compared with independent t-test. …”
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Research on vehicle scheduling for forest fires in the northern Greater Khingan Mountains by Jie Zhang, Junnan He, Shihao Ren, Pei Zhou, Jun Guo, Mingyue Song

“…Through simulation experiments, the proposed Improved Genetic Algorithm (IGA) achieved an average rescue time reduction of 8.5% compared to conventional Genetic Algorithm (GA) and 3.5% compared to Improved Artificial Bee Colony (IABC) algorithm, with an average solution time of 9.4 ms.…”
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Pasithea-1: An Energy-Efficient Sequential Reconfigurable Array With CPU-Like Programmability by Tobias Kaiser, Esther Gottschalk, Kai Biethahn, Friedel Gerfers

“…Program-dependent factors underlying variations in energy efficiency are identified using dynamic program analysis. …”
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Empowerment in prevention: a qualitative inquiry into Black girl-centred strategies for reducing HIV/STI and drug misuse risk by Ijeoma Opara, Emmanuella Asabor, Jaleah Rutledge, Jasmin R Brooks Stephens, Sandy Cayo, Beatriz Duran-Becerra, Jasmine Abrams

“…Using intersectionality theory as a guiding framework, the data were analysed thematically. The analysis revealed three themes: (1) need for parent–child discussions on sex; (2) stigma in schools; (3) suggestions for Black girl-centred prevention programming. …”
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Performance of electrochemical aptasensor as antigen test in clinical samples for early diagnosis of leptospirosis by Uraiwan Kositanont, Benchaporn Lertanantawong, Kanitha Patarakul, Sirinapa Sripinitchai, Charin Thawornkuno, Thanyarat Chaibun, Chahya Kreangkaiwal, Wassa Waiwinya, Chamras Promptmas, Chatchawan Srisawat

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Long-term environmental evaluation of horizontal type of GSHP system in the tropical climate: A case study of Saraburi, Thailand by Sorranat Ratchawang, Srilert Chotpantarat, Sasimook Chokchai, Isao Takashima, Punya Charusiri

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Dosimetric Comparison of Tangential Volumetric Arc Therapy and Half Beam Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Planning Technique for Carcinoma of the Breast by Shreekripa Rao, Alpha Benny, Srinidhi Chandraguthi, Rechal Dsouza

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Effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology–Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Using the Smart Sleep App on Insomnia in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial by ChanHee Kim, Yeonhee Lee, Seung-Gul Kang, Seon-Heui Lee

“…The program is user-friendly, and ICT-based coaching contributed to high engagement. …”
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PD-1-expressing macrophages and CD8 T cells are independent predictors of clinical benefit from PD-1 inhibition in advanced mesothelioma by Solange Peters, Urania Dafni, Panagiota Zygoura, Sanjay Popat, Mary O'Brien, Rolf A Stahel, Alessandra Curioni-Fontecedro, Georges Coukos, Amy Roy, Riyaz Shah, Krisztian Homicsko, James Spicer, Stephen P Finn, David Gilligan, Maxim Norkin, Stephanie Tissot, Nicholas Shakarishvili, Anthony Pope, Patricia Fisher, Sylvie Rusakiewicz, Ekaterina Fortis, Nesa Marti, Roswitha Kammler

“…In addition, we performed cell neighborhood analysis. The cell counts were compared with clinical outcomes, including responses, progression-free and overall survivals.Results We confirmed the absence of predictive value for PD-L1 in this cohort of patients. …”
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Can Ileostomy Reversal Be Safely Performed by Surgical Residents? by Michał Kisielewski, Magdalena Pisarska-Adamczyk, Natalia Dowgiałło-Gornowicz, Łukasz Nawacki, Wojciech Serednicki, Mateusz Wierdak, Jerzy Wilczek, Kamil Safiejko, Marcin Juchimiuk, Marian Domurat, Jacek Pierko, Mateusz Mucha, Wojciech Fiedorowicz, Michał Wysocki, Maurycy Ladziński, Michał Zdrojewski, Tomasz Sachańbiński, Tomasz Wojewoda, Victoria Chochla, Karol Tkaczyński, Michał Jankowski, Wojciech M. Wysocki

“…Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical training, recent changes in the Polish surgical training program have increased the number of intestinal procedures required to be completed by residents. …”
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Milled in versus round bar for mini implant retained mandibular overdentures: a 8-year retrospective radiographic study of peri-implant bone changes and posterior ridge resorption by Nermeen El Sayed El-Khamisy, Radwa Mohsen Kamal Emera, Heba Nabil Awad

“…The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) program for Windows (Standard version 24). Results Compared to Group II, Group I’s MBL was noticeably higher. …”
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The Effect of Fatigue on the Static and Dynamic Balance in Karate Kata and Kumite Elite Men by Masoud Mirmoezzi, Heydar Sadeghi, Mahdi Jafari, Lotfali Lotfi

“…Inferential statistics which were used to compare pre and post-test data in order to compare the effect of fatigue in kata and kumite groups at a significant level of 0.05, including paired samples t-test and covariance analysis. …”
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Effective of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on body composition, glycolipid metabolism, and cardiopulmonary function in patients with p... by Xinbei Chen, Lijuan Wu, Yan Zheng, Xuling Ni, Xiaojin Zhuang, Liming Chen, Qiaoling Hu, Chunyan Zou, Lianhua Yin

“…The participants in the MICT group had a significantly decreased in visceral adipose area (P = 0.043) and body fat rate (P = 0.030) after training, compared with the HIIT group. Analysis of systolic blood pressure revealed statistical difference in the HIIT and MICT interventions (P < 0.001), but there was not statistical difference between groups (P = 0.398). …”
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Prophylaxis during multibracket appliance treatment – a survey among general dentists in Germany by Waldemar Petker-Jung, Sabine Ruf, Niko C. Bock

“…In Germany, children, and adolescents between 6 and 18 years of age can attend an individual prophylaxis (IP) program free of charge twice a year. As part of this, they undergo training and receive recommendations to enhance oral hygiene. …”
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Comparison of the results of in-person and mobile phone surveys for a health facility assessment in Tajikistan: A validation study protocol. by Rachel Neill, Pablo Amor Fernandez, Ruchika Bhatia, Jigyasa Sharma, Kathryn Andrews, Sven Neelsen, Etoile Pinder, Marifat Abdullaev, Firuza Safarova, Mutriba Latypova, Mirja Channa Sjoblom, Tashrik Ahmed, Michael A Peters, Ashley Sheffel, Tawab Hashemi, Peter M Hansen, Ghafur Muhsinzoda, Gil Shapira

“…The objectives of this study are to assess the reliability, concurrent criterion validity, and non-response rates in a rapid phone-based health facility assessment developed by the Global Financing Facility's FASTR initiative compared to a comprehensive in-person health facility assessment developed by the World Bank's Service Delivery Indicators Health Program. …”
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Exosomes Derived from microRNA-27a-3p Overexpressing Mesenchymal Stem Cells Inhibit the Progression of Liver Cancer through Suppression of Golgi Membrane Protein 1 by Christian Cedric Bongolo, Erick Thokerunga, Qian Yan, Mohamed Bassirou Moukeila Yacouba, Chao Wang

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Efficacy and safety of immunotherapy in locally advanced or metastatic pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma: a multicenter retrospective study by Xiongwen Yang, Yi Xiao, Yubin Zhou, Hao Hu, Huiyin Deng, Jian Huang, Maoli Liang, Zihao Yuan, Longyan Dong, Shaohong Huang

“…Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 252 patients with stage IIIB–IV pLELC treated across six centers. …”
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