Novel therapies for post-stroke cognitive impairment: a systematic review by Katharina Kreiger, Katharina Kreiger, Elisabeth Weiss, Felix Fluri, Felix Fluri

“…A comprehensive search in PubMed and EMBASE identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from the past 5 years examining PSCI interventions, with the selection criterion being an assessment of the trials using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). …”
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UniLine RetroFit: a multicenter observational cohort study on the effectiveness, safety, and durability of UniLine (an epoxy-treated xenopericardial valve) in patients with isolate... by O. K. Kuzmina, E. S. Osintsev, A. V. Evtushenko

“…The multicenter design of the study enhances patient re­cruitment, ensures a representative sample, minimises selec­tion bias, and improves the generalisability of findings to the population. …”
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Public transport systems and safety of female commuters in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic scoping review by Gugu G. Mchunu, Desmond Kuupiel, Busisiwe P. Ncama, Christopher Isike, Marcel Kistan, Julian David Pillay, Sinegugu E. Duma

“…We additionally searched Google Scholar platform, and the reference list of included studies to uncover any additional relevant literature. The study selection and data extraction were performed by two reviewers using pilot-tested forms. …”
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The Challenge for Cause Procedure in Canadian Criminal Law by Regina A. Schuller, Caroline Erentzen

“…Reference is made to the authors’ analysis of actual jury selection proceedings in which the challenge procedure was invoked. …”
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Pathogenetic therapy of multiple sclerosis by N. V. Komissarova, M. A. Urban, D. M. Gaysina, A. R. Gimazdinova, Ya. M. Perevozchikova

“…Progression of the disease from the moment of initiation of therapy to inclusion in the study was observed in 19 patients - 42.22 %. …”
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Modern artificial intelligence and large language models in graduate medical education: a scoping review of attitudes, applications & practice by Basil George Verghese, Charoo Iyer, Tanvi Borse, Shiamak Cooper, Jacob White, Ryan Sheehy

“…Several key thematic areas emerged from the literature. Initially, perceptions of AI in graduate medical education (GME) were mixed, but have increasingly shifted toward a more favorable outlook, particularly as the benefits of AI integration in education become more apparent. …”
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Advanced artificial intelligence with federated learning framework for privacy-preserving cyberthreat detection in IoT-assisted sustainable smart cities by Mahmoud Ragab, Ehab Bahaudien Ashary, Bandar M. Alghamdi, Rania Aboalela, Naif Alsaadi, Louai A. Maghrabi, Khalid H. Allehaibi

“…The AAIFLF-PPCD approach aims to ensure robust and scalable cyberthreat detection while preserving the privacy of IoT users in smart cities. Initially, the AAIFLF-PPCD model utilizes Harris Hawk optimization (HHO)-based feature selection to identify the most related features from the IoT data. …”
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Effectiveness of spatially targeted interventions for control of HIV, tuberculosis, leprosy and malaria: a systematic review by Ted Cohen, Peter MacPherson, Elizabeth L Corbett, James R Carpenter, Marriott Nliwasa, McEwen Khundi

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Effect of biological agents on B-lymphocyte subpopulations in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by A. A. Mesnyankina, S. K. Solovyev, E. A. Aseeva, A. P. Aleksankin, E. N. Aleksandrova, E. L. Nasonov

“…The found time course of changes in B-lymphocyte subpopulations can be used for the selection of therapy and for the evaluation of its efficacy.…”
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Numerical simulation study of tunneling process using TBM disc cutter under extremely hard rock condition by Huawei WANG, Zhengyang KANG, Yingcai WANG, Sijin LIU, Peng LIU

“…The computational results also suggested that a judicious selection of λ benefits both accuracy and efficiency. …”
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Development and assessment of a mortality risk prediction nomogram model for pneumocystis disease in ICU within 28 days by Yiru Weng, Tingting Zhou, Honghua Ye

“…Using complete data modeling, the variable selection approach combines two methods: Lasso regression (glmnet package) and collinearity screening (car package). …”
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Predicting glycated hemoglobin levels in the non-diabetic general population: Development and validation of the DIRECT-DETECT prediction model - a DIRECT study. by Simone P Rauh, Martijn W Heymans, Anitra D M Koopman, Giel Nijpels, Coen D Stehouwer, Barbara Thorand, Wolfgang Rathmann, Christa Meisinger, Annette Peters, Tonia de Las Heras Gala, Charlotte Glümer, Oluf Pedersen, Henna Cederberg, Johanna Kuusisto, Markku Laakso, Ewan R Pearson, Paul W Franks, Femke Rutters, Jacqueline M Dekker

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Data from 5,762 initially non-diabetic subjects from three population-based cohorts (Hoorn Study, Inter99, KORA S4/F4) were combined to predict HbA1c levels at six year follow-up. …”
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Grid-Forming Inverters: A Comparative Study of Different Control Strategies in Frequency and Time Domains by Nabil Mohammed, Harith Udawatte, Weihua Zhou, David J. Hill, Behrooz Bahrani

“…In conclusion, the evaluation of these control techniques in various operational scenarios reveals their strengths and weaknesses, offering valuable guidance for the selection of the most appropriate control technique to suit desired practical applications.…”
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Diagnosis of the current Moroccan cumin seeds, related production issues and recommended actions for its development by Abdelmonaim Homrani Bakali, El Mustapha Sekkour, Ahmed Sabri, Eimad dine Tariq Bouhlali, Brahim Ouahzizi, Mohamed Hemmi, Kaoutar El Amraoui, Lalla laaziza Ichir, Adil Essarioui

“…Consequently, its cultivation is expanding rapidly worldwide, including in Morocco, where it is increasingly grown as an alternative cash crop, particularly in oases. The selection of high-performance genotypes adapted to oases and the initiation of local seed production are among the main goals of the INRA1-ORMVATF2 agreement for the development and promotion of cumin in Alnif cercle. …”
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Reasons for delayed pentavalent vaccinations among children aged 12-23 months in Kampala, Uganda by Julius Ssebaketta, Aggrey David Mukose, Mary Mbuliro, Juliet Ndimwibo Babirye

“…This study examined the reasons for delayed pentavalent vaccinations among children aged 12-23 months in Kampala, Uganda. Methods: Selection of 653 study participants into this household survey was done using a three-stage sampling technique. …”
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PREFERENCES IN MINI-IMPLANT DIMENSIONS AMONG ROMANIAN ORTHODONTISTS by Teodora Consuela Bungau, Ligia Vaida, Abel Moca, Camelia Liana Buhas, Cristina Ioana Talpoș-Niculescu, Mariana Pacurar, Dragos Craciun, Malina Popa

“…Conclusions. Proper selection of mini-implant sizes is crucial for optimizing clinical outcomes and minimizing complications. …”
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A Hybrid Strategy-Improved SSA-CNN-LSTM Model for Metro Passenger Flow Forecasting by Jing Liu, Qingling He, Zhikun Yue, Yulong Pei

“…First, we replace the random initialization method of the population in the SSA with Circle mapping to enhance its diversity and quality. …”
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Bioinformatics analysis to explore biomarkers and mechanisms of action associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress and ferroptosis in Parkinson's disease. by Hao Wang, Lijuan Feng, Limeng He, Nan Liu, Yan Wan, Wei Zhang

“…<h4>Results</h4>Initially, seven candidate genes were identified, predominantly associated with type II diabetes mellitus. …”
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Leveraging self attention driven gated recurrent unit with crocodile optimization algorithm for cyberattack detection using federated learning framework by Manal Abdullah Alohali, Hatim Dafaalla, Mohammed Baihan, Sultan Alahmari, Achraf Ben Miled, Othman Alrusaini, Ali Alqazzaz, Hanadi Alkhudhayr

“…Furthermore, the feature selection (FS) process uses the crocodile optimization algorithm (COA) model. …”
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FEMININE LEADERSHIP AND CHALLENGES IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR. CASE STUDY: CALARASI COUNTY, ROMANIA by Daniela CREȚU, Radu Andrei IOVA, Oana Roberta CREȚU, Elena LASCĂR

“…Their success highlights the importance of implementing policies and initiatives that promote gender equality in entrepreneurship and support the development of businesses led by women.…”
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