A simple method to establish antegrade cerebral perfusion during hemiarch reconstructionCentral MessagePerspective by Stephane Leung Wai Sang, MD, Tyler J. Beute, MD, RN, Tomasz Timek, MD, PhD

“…Objective: We describe a novel and safe technique using a 12F–14F pediatric arterial cannula to establish unilateral, selective, antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) during open hemiarch reconstruction. Methods: Between January 2015 and September 2018, 42 patients underwent elective aortic aneurysm repair requiring an open distal anastomosis and at least a hemiarch replacement via hypothermic circulatory arrest by 2 surgeons. …”
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Use of Virtual Reality in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting and for Induction of Anesthesia: Mixed Methods Pilot Feasibility Study by Yu Tong Huang, Sofia Addab, Gianluca Bertolizio, Reggie Hamdy, Kelly Thorstad, Argerie Tsimicalis

“…Secondary aims were to assess its clinical utility, tolerability, and initial clinical efficacy. MethodsA mixed methods, concurrent triangulation feasibility trial was piloted at the Shriners Hospitals for Children–Canada. …”
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Qualitative assessment of faculty’s perspectives regarding effective implementation of competency-based medical education by Noopur S. Nagar, Shashwat S. Nagar

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Determining Alternative Crops with Multi Criteria Decision Making Methods within the Framework of Land Risk Criteria by Melek Işık

“…In the first method, legumes and citrus were chosen, however in the second method, the opposite outcome was obtained.…”
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Comparison of intraoperative blood pressure values measured by noninvasive versus invasive methods during normotension, hypertension, and hypotension by Joel Irimpan, Rajesh Kesavan, Sunil Rajan, Lakshmi Kumar

“…Mean arterial pressure (MAP) values calculated by the automated technique were also compared to the values obtained using predefined formula. Material and Methods: An observational, prospective study was conducted in 250 adult patients undergoing elective surgeries under GA. …”
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Development and Validation of a UHPLC-MS/MS Method for Ciprofol Detection in Plasma: Application in Clinical Pharmacokinetic Studies by Zhu J, Cao Y, Zhang X, Xu B

“…Jiaxi Zhu,1,2,* Ying Cao,2,* Xingan Zhang,2 Bo Xu2 1The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510010, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Bo Xu, Department of Anesthesiology, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13802738125, Email xubo333@hotmail.comObjective: This study aimed to develop and validate an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method for the quantification of ciprofol in human plasma, with the goal of applying this method to pharmacokinetic studies in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia.Methods: A methanol-based protein precipitation method was employed for sample preparation, using ciprofol-d6 as the internal standard. …”
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Comparison of different tracheal intubation methods for unstable upper cervical spine injuries in a human cadaver model by Davut Deniz Uzun, Niko R. E. Schneider, Shiyao Liao, Felix C. F. Schmitt, Markus A. Weigand, Michael Kreinest, Erik Popp, Frank Weilbacher

“…FO showed the lowest compression at all measuring points, but took almost twice as long. For elective or stable patients, where time to airway management is not a relevant factor, FO appears to be the safest method. …”
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Multi-Quality optimization in pulsed laser cutting of thin laminated cores using the preference selection index method by Nguyen Van Tai, Van Cuong Nguyen, Thanh Thuong Huynh, Dinh Tu Nguyen, Thi Kim Khanh Nguyen, Jeng-Rong Ho, Hoai Tan Nguyen

“…Each process parameter is elected with three levels, and a total of 27 experimental datasets are achieved. …”
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Multi-Quality optimization in pulsed laser cutting of thin laminated cores using the preference selection index method by Nguyen Van Tai, Van Cuong Nguyen, Thanh Thuong Huynh, Dinh Tu Nguyen, Thi Kim Khanh Nguyen, Jeng-Rong Ho, Hoai Tan Nguyen

“…Each process parameter is elected with three levels, and a total of 27 experimental datasets are achieved. …”
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Review of modern models and methods of analysis of time series of dynamics of processes in social, economic and socio-technical systems by E. G. Andrianova, S. A. Golovin, S. V. Zykov, S. A. Lesko, E. R. Chukalina

“…The general information on time series and tasks of their analysis is given. Modern methods of time series analysis for economic processes are considered. …”
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Public health engagement in alcohol licensing in England and Scotland: the ExILEnS mixed-method, natural experiment evaluation by Niamh Fitzgerald, Matt Egan, Rachel O’Donnell, James Nicholls, Laura Mahon, Frank de Vocht, Cheryl McQuire, Colin Angus, Richard Purves, Madeleine Henney, Andrea Mohan, Nason Maani, Niamh Shortt, Linda Bauld

“…Aim To critically assess the impact and mechanisms of impact of public health team engagement in alcohol premises licensing on alcohol-related harms in England and Scotland. Methods We recruited 39 diverse public health teams in England (n = 27) and Scotland (n = 12). …”
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Presenting a model of political behavior based on the theory of shadow management in the public sector with a hybrid method by Ghorbanali Khazaei Pool, davood kiakojouri, Mohammad Javad Tghipourian

“…Abstract The aim of this study is to present a political behavior model based on shadow management theory in the public sector with the metasynthesis method. This study is qualitative in terms of data collection, and metasynthetic in terms of research implementation. …”
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Towards A Juristocratic State: A Critical Analysis Of The Constitutional Court Decision No 90/Puu-Xxi/2023 Concerning The Age Limits Of Vice Presidential Candidates by Alip Dian Pratama, Suci Flambonita, Iza Rumesten RS, Muhamad Rasyid, Taufani Yunithia Putri

“…The Constitutional Court Decision Number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 Concerning the Age Limit for Vice Presidential Candidates in the 2024 Presidential Election has caused much controversy, both politically and legally. …”
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Classification of the basic kinds of legal responsibility in electoral process by Andrey P. Demin

“…The author uses such general theoretical and specific scientific methods as comparative analysis, generalization, interpretation and classification as well as systemic analysis and formal logical methods.The main results of the research. …”
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Awareness and compliance with tobacco control policies among retailers near schools in Arghakhanchi, Nepal: A mixed- methods study. by Arjun Poudel, Hari Prasad Kaphle, Sunita Poudel, Sagar Parajuli, Kumud Bhurtel, Shalik Ram Dhital

“…A cross-sectional mixed-methods study design was carried out among randomly selected retailers (n = 203) located within 100 meters of schools from 51 sites, along with 8 Key Informant Interviews (KII) with purposefully selected implementation-level officials. …”
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The implementation of safer drug consumption facilities in Scotland: a mixed methods needs assessment and feasibility study for the city of Edinburgh by James Nicholls, Wendy Masterton, Danilo Falzon, Andrew McAuley, Hannah Carver, Kathryn Skivington, Josh Dumbrell, Andy Perkins, Samantha Steele, Kirsten Trayner, Tessa Parkes

“…In response to concerns about drug-related harms in Edinburgh, elected officials have considered introducing SDCFs in the city. …”
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Possibilities of instrumental methods of diagnosis in choice of the treatment tactics in women–patients, suffering varicose dilation of the lower extremities and pelvic veins by О. E. Shved, О. І. Nabolotnyi, Yu. М. Hupalo, V. G. Gurianov

“…To elaborate the algorithm for preoperative diagnosis of combined varicose dilation in the lower extremities (LE) and pelvis with the aim to select and use the elective planning of surgical treatment. Маterials and methods. …”
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Corrigendum to “Determining patients’ willingness to pay for telemedicine services and associated factors amidst fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Ghana” [Volume 9, Is... by Godwin Adzakpah, Nathan Kumasenu Mensah, Richard Okyere Boadu, Jonathan Kissi, Michael Dogbe, Michael Wadere, Dela Senyah, Mavis Agyarkoaa, Lawrencia Mensah, Amanda Appiah-Acheampong

“…The contingent valuation method was used to estimate the WTP for the telemedicine service, using an open-ended question format. …”
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The 3-Minute Diagnostic Confusion Assessment Method severity score correlates with the Delirium Rating Scale–Revised–98 and with biomarkers of delirium by Cameron Rivera, David Kunkel, Maihlee Her, Simran Qureshi, Robert A. Pearce, Robert D. Sanders, Richard Lennertz

“…Methods: Data were collected as part of an ongoing observational cohort study of perioperative delirium in patients >65 yr old undergoing major elective surgery with an anticipated hospital stay of at least 2 days. …”
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Young Hip: an exploration into young patients’ (aged > 50 years) expectations following primary total hip arthroplasty: a qualitative study by Louise E Mew, Vanessa Heaslip, Tikki Immins, Thomas W Wainwright

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