Gaining Insight into Operative Performance: Analysis of an Automated 360-Degree Feedback Tool Among Perioperative Staff by Stefanie J. Soelling, MD, MPH, Robert D. Sinyard, MD, Lauren Spigel, MPH, Max Riley, MD, Paul Gregory, PhD, Nick Perdomo, MS, Yves Sonnay, MScPH, Steven Yule, PhD, Steven J. Fishman, MD, Douglas S. Smink, MD, MPH, FACS

“…We sought to evaluate the overall findings and perceived value of a novel 360-degree feedback tool for surgeons from their operating room colleagues. Methods:. The ‘intraoperative 360’ (i360) combined 3 previously validated scales of surgeon performance. …”
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Targeting atrial fibrillation in HFpEF: the emerging role of pulsed field ablation by A. S. Parwani, A. S. Parwani, A. S. Parwani, B. Kossmann, B. Kossmann, V. Schweiger, V. Schweiger, V. Schweiger

“…Pulse Field Ablation (PFA), a novel non-thermal ablation technique utilizes irreversible electroporation and offers promising safety and efficacy advantages over conventional thermal methods by selectively targeting myocardial cells while minimizing collateral tissue damage. …”
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Enhancing Marshall stability of asphalt concrete using a hybrid deep neural network and ensemble learning by Henok Desalegn Shikur, Ming-Der Yang, Yared Bitew Kebede

“…Accurate prediction of Marshall Stability (MS) is vital for asphalt concrete mix design and performance evaluation, yet traditional laboratory methods are resource-intensive. This study proposes and evaluates hybrid machine learning models, specifically integrating a deep neural network (DNN) base learner with various ensemble techniques (Random Forest, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, AdaBoost) through stacking, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of MS prediction. …”
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Approach to Selenium Application in Different Soil Concentrations for Encouraged Yield, Distribution, and Biofortification of Common Buckwheat Seeds (<i>Fagopyrum esculentum</i> Mo... by Alexandra Zapletalová, Marek Kolenčík, Ladislav Ducsay, Mária Vicianová, Tomáš Vician, Ivan Černý, Rastislav Bušo

“…Following manual harvesting, chemical analysis was conducted using methods such as atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), along with yield determination. …”
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Carbon footprint reduction associated with a surgical outreach clinic by David Forner, Chad Purcell, Victoria Taylor, Christopher W. Noel, Larry Pan, Matthew H. Rigby, Martin Corsten, Jonathan R. Trites, Antoine Eskander, Ted McDonald, S. Mark Taylor

“…Therefore, we sought to estimate the carbon footprint savings associated with a head and neck surgery outreach clinic. Methods This study was a cross-sectional survey of patient travel patterns to a surgical outreach clinic compared to a regional cancer treatment centre from December 2019 to February 2020. …”
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Cutting-edge approaches to specific energy prediction in TBM disc cutters: Integrating COSSA-RF model with three interpretative techniques by Jian Zhou, Zijian Liu, Chuanqi Li, Kun Du, Haiqing Yang

“…Lastly, the results of interpretability analysis of the best model through SHapley Additive exPlanations, local interpretable model-agnostic explanations, and Vivid methods show that the importance of input parameters ranked as follows: UCS, BTS, P, S, T, and D. …”
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Th1 and Th2 cytokine response of peripheral blood macrophages-lymphocyte co-culture on challenge with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin and Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37RV in different cat... by Surangana Saha, Urmita Chakraborty, Avranil Goswami, Nishith Kumar Pal

“…Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to study the pattern of release of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), interleukin-4 (IL-4), and IL-10 by macrophages, from pulmonary TB cases compared to normal individuals, in in vitro culture, on the challenge with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv. Materials and Methods: Fifteen sputum smear-positive newly diagnosed TB and 15 relapsed TB cases fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited. …”
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Effects of 8-weeks of training conducted at two ambient temperatures on basic physiological characteristicsand heat stress levels in young, non-training men by Piotr Koteja, Tomasz Pałka, Szczepan Wiecha, Łukasz Tota, Boryana Angelova-Igova, Michał Swolkień, Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig, Małgorzata Bagińska, Paweł Ostrowski, Anna Tyka, Barbara Szpotowicz-Czech, Dorota Ambroży, Agata Czuban-Szlachetka, Anna Piotrowska

“…The aim of this study was to determine the effects of aerobic physical training at two different ambient temperatures of 210.50C and 310.50C on the level of exercise physiological responses of the body in young, non-trained men.Material and Methods: Basic anthropometric measurements were taken, as well as baseline exercise tests to assess aerobic capacity and the efficiency of the body’s exercise thermoregulatory mechanisms. …”
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Investigating the Knowledge of General Dental Students and Residents Regarding Practical Self-Assessment Skills by Fatemeh Sadat Sajadi, Zahra Salari, MohadeseSadat TabatabaeiRad, Ali Abedi, Reyhaneh Aftabi

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Characterization of the vitrification parameters for oviduct aggregates in Camelus dromedarius by Mohamed M. M. El-Sokary, Mohamed M. M. El-Sokary, Hamad A. Albreiki, Seham F. Shehata, Karima Gh. M. Mahmoud

“…This study evaluated the efficiency of vitrification protocols for camel oviductal isthmus aggregates, focusing on the effects of aggregate size, cryoprotectants (CPA), cryodevices, post-thaw viability, and sperm-binding capacity.MethodsAggregates retrieved from the oviductal isthmus were classified into four size groups (50, 100, 150, and 200 μm) and vitrified to determine the influence of size on post-thaw outcomes. …”
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The degree of dominance of resistance trait against pathogens in F1 winter wheat by L. Murashko, V. Kyrylenko, O. Humeniuk, Yu. Suddenko, N. Novytska

“…Remeslo Myronivka Institute of Wheat of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine according to generally accepted methods. 189 collection numbers of winter wheat were studied against artificial infectious backgrounds of brown rust and stinking smut. …”
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Hyperangulated videolaryngoscope for difficult airway management: a protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis by Dan Liu, Tingting Li, Li Du, Jianqiao Zheng, Yujie Huang, Weiyi Zhang

“…Consequently, we will conduct a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the usefulness of hyperangulated videolaryngoscopes in patients with anticipated difficult airways.Methods and analysis English-language databases (Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase and Ovid Medline), Chinese electronic databases (VIP database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang database) and clinical trial registry platforms will be scoured from their inception to May 2025 to locate randomised controlled trials of hyperangulated videolaryngoscopes in patients with anticipated difficult airways. …”
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Computer Literacy and Utilization of Health Information Technology in Nurses\' Documentation and Plan of Care by Sittie Ariefah J. Abdulkhaled, Hamdoni K. Pangandaman

“…Methods: A descriptive correlational design was employed, focusing on staff nurses at a tertiary hospital in Lanao del Sur, Philippines, in 2023. …”
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Deep learning-assisted screening and diagnosis of scoliosis: segmentation of bare-back images via an attention-enhanced convolutional neural network by Xingyu Duan, Xiaojun Ma, Mengqi Zhu, Linan Wang, Dingqi You, Lili Deng, Ningkui Niu

“…We have developed a deep learning-based image segmentation model to enhance the efficiency of scoliosis screening. Methods A total of 350 patients with scoliosis and 108 healthy subjects were included in this study. …”
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Artificial intelligence applied to the study of human milk and breastfeeding: a scoping review by Sergio Agudelo-Pérez, Daniel Botero-Rosas, Laura Rodríguez-Alvarado, Julián Espitia-Angel, Lina Raigoso-Díaz

“…This study aimed to identify and synthesize the current information on the use of AI in the analysis of human milk and breastfeeding. Methods A scoping review was conducted according to the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. …”
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Development and validation of an EHR-based risk prediction model for geriatric patients undergoing urgent and emergency surgery by Edward N. Yap, Jie Huang, Joshua Chiu, Robert W. Chang, Bradley Cohn, Judith C. F. Hwang, Mary Reed

“…Abstract Background Clinical determination of patients at high risk of poor surgical outcomes is complex and may be supported by clinical tools to summarize the patient’s own personalized electronic health record (EHR) history and vitals data through predictive risk models. …”
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Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Systemic Thinking in Nurse Managers: A Correlational Study by Maryam Katebi, Masoud Bahreini, Razieh Bagherzadeh, Shahnaz Pouladi

“…Systemic thinking enables managers to solve problems comprehensively, enhancing decision-making accuracy and efficiency. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and systemic thinking in nurse managers of affiliated hospitals of Bushehr University of Medical Sciences. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices of beta thalassemia: a cross-sectional study among young adults in Delhi-NCR, India by Oishi Choudhury, Akansha Dubey, Kallur Nava Saraswathy, Roumi Deb, Ravi Ranjan, J. S. Arora, Benrithung Murry, Ram Prasad Mitra, Naorem Kiranmala Devi

“…However, prior to this, a background of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of thalassemia among the population is necessary, which will determine the efficiency of the management programs. …”
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Impact of Bobath Based Rehabilitation Program and Conventional Physiotherapy: Children with Hydrocephalus by Tanpreet Kaur Bakshi, Jaspreet Singh Vij, Ashish Chhabra

“…Materials and methods. The study design was quasi experimental in nature. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Objective Evaluation Model of CTPA Image Quality: A Multi-Center Study by Sun Q, Liu Z, Ding T, Shi C, Hou N, Sun C

“…Qihang Sun,1 Zhongxiao Liu,1 Tao Ding,1 Changzhou Shi,2 Nailong Hou,2 Cunjie Sun1 1Department of Medical Imaging, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Cunjie Sun, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, No. 99 West Huaihai Road, Quanshan District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 221006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8618052268897, Email cunjiesxyfy@163.comPurpose: This study aims to develop a machine learning-based model for the objective assessment of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) image quality.Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from 99 patients who underwent CTPA between March 2022 and January 2023, alongside two public datasets, FUMPE (21 cases) and CAD-PE (30 cases). …”
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