Assessing mentoring: A scoping review of mentoring assessment tools in internal medicine between 1990 and 2019. by Yong Xiang Ng, Zachary Yong Keat Koh, Hong Wei Yap, Kuang Teck Tay, Xiu Hui Tan, Yun Ting Ong, Lorraine Hui En Tan, Annelissa Mien Chew Chin, Ying Pin Toh, Sushma Shivananda, Scott Compton, Stephen Mason, Ravindran Kanesvaran, Lalit Krishna, Lalit Krishna

“…There was consensus on the themes and categories identified through the use of the split approach, which were the domains assessed and methods of assessment.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Most tools fail to contend with mentoring's evolving nature and provide mere snap shots of the mentoring process largely from the mentee's perspective. …”
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Microhabitat accessibility determines peptide substrate degradation by soil microbial community by Carlos Arellano-Caicedo, Pelle Ohlsson, Saleh Moradi, Edith C. Hammer

“…ABSTRACT Soil pore space, considered the most complex biomaterial that exists, generates a complex environment, that gives rise to a wide variety of properties, such as microbial diversity and carbon storage. …”
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MAIN EYEOLOGICAL FACTORS OF KSEROSTOMY by N.O. Ryabushko, V.M. Dvornik

“…The organic genesis of xerostomia is due to the degeneration of the glandular cells or the complete lack of salivary glands and, in most cases, the process is irreversible. The development of xerostomia is also facilitated by insufficient work or reduction of the number (thinning of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity) of the small salivary glands. …”
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A scoping review of evidence for the effects of seven global deer species on woody vegetation by Amy Gresham, John R. Healey, Peter J. Lawrence, Markus P. Eichhorn, Graeme Shannon

“…Red deer (Cervus elaphus) (n = 163) and elk (n = 158) were the most studied species, while Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) (n = 18) and Chinese water deer (Hydropotes inermis) (n = 5) were the least researched. …”
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Informal Settlement Characterization and Socio-Economic Vulnerability Assessment in Kolkata Metropolitan City, India by Shravani Banerjee, Diksha Diksha, Alisha Prasad, Amit Kumar

“…The study exhibits that most informal settlements were concentrated in the wards located in the eastern and central parts of the city. …”
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Patient engagement in the development of best practices for transitions from hospital to home: a scoping review by Karen Okrainec, Grace Zhao, Carol Kennedy, Gracia Mabaya

“…These were disseminated between 1995 and 2019, with 18 (78%) published after 2010. Most were conducted in North America (USA 43%, Canada 22%), Europe (UK 30%) and Australia (4%). …”
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Associations between lean maturity in primary care and musculoskeletal complaints among staff: a longitudinal study by Hans Högberg, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Maria Engström, Monica Kaltenbrunner, Lars Bengtsson

“…The survey was completed by 481 staff members (response rate 46%) at 48 units; 260 staff members at 46 units also completed the survey in 2016.Outcome measures Associations with musculoskeletal complaints were determined both for lean maturity in total and for four Lean domains entered separately in a multivariate model, that is, philosophy, processes, people and partners, and problem solving.Results The shoulders (12-month prevalence: 58%), neck (54%) and low back (50%) were the most common sites of 12-month retrospective musculoskeletal complaints at baseline. …”
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Utilization and Experiences of Using Quit Now, a Nicotine and Tobacco Smoking Cessation Website: Thematic Analysis by Tala Salaheddin, Ramona H Sharma, Marcela Fajardo, Cameron Panter, Lauren De Souza, Sheila Kanyevu Matano, Laura Struik

“…We also gathered utilization metrics via Google Analytics (n=13,856 users) to understand which aspects of QuitNow were used the most and which were used the least during the study period. …”
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Multiple targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework must be addressed to manage invasive alien species in protected areas by Philip E. Hulme, Deah Lieurance, David M. Richardson, Tamara B. Robinson

“…Protected areas are among the most important priority sites for the management of biological invasions. …”
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Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of scabies in children. A retrospective study by G. A. Kharchenko, O. G. Kimirilova

“…The results of the study: It was found that the epidemic process of the spread of scabies in children in Astrakhan region, in the period from 2013 to 2020, exceeds the average in Russia with a tendency to decrease in 2020 by 1.6 times, compared with 2013, the most significant risk group for the spread of scabies were children aged 7 to 14 years. …”
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APPOINTMENT OF HANDWRITING EXAMINATION: ANALYSIS OF COURT PRACTICE by Veronika N. Shkabaro, Аlona V. Bila, Vladislav V. Voronin

“…The authors indicate that the analysis of court practice gives grounds for asserting that, for the most part, courts take into account the expert's decision based on the results of the handwriting examination as a means of proof and consider it a valid piece of evidence in the case. …”
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Acoustic Voice Analysis as a Tool for Assessing Nasal Obstruction: A Systematic Review by Gamze Yesilli-Puzella, Emilia Degni, Claudia Crescio, Lorenzo Bracciale, Pierpaolo Loreti, Davide Rizzo, Francesco Bussu

“…The selection and review process of the studies followed PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Measurement of the accuracy of dental working casts using a coordinate measuring machine by Potran Michal, Štrbac Branko, Puškar Tatjana, Hadžistević Miodrag, Hodolič Janko, Trifković Branka

“…The degree of convergence showed certain significance in all the three custom trays, most pronounced in the tray with 3 mm spacing. Conclusion. …”
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Task-sharing for non-communicable disease prevention and control in low- and middle-income countries in the context of health worker shortages: A systematic review. by Azeb Gebresilassie Tesema, Sikhumbuzo A Mabunda, Kanika Chaudhri, Anthony Sunjaya, Samuel Thio, Kenneth Yakubu, Ragavi Jeyakumar, Myron Godinho, Renu John, Mai Eltigany, Martyna Hogendorf, Rohina Joshi

“…Most studies focussed on cardiovascular disease (n=47), mental health (n=48), diabetes (n=27), cancer (n=20), and respiratory diseases (n=10). …”
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Content Analysis of the articles in Journal of Linguistic and Rhetorical Studies of Semnan University (2010 - 2023) by Hossein Moradi Moghadam

“…The findings of the research showed that from 2010 to 2023, 370 articles were published in Journal of Language and Rhetoric Studies of Semnan University. Most of the articles were written by male authors (65% of the articles), with the scientific rank of assistant professor (30% of the articles), and the organizational affiliation of most of the articles belonged to Semnan University (10% of the articles). …”
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Effect of interventions on surgical site infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review by Fekadeselassie Berhe, Tefera Belachew, Kalkidan Hassen

“…Two investigators conducted a literature selection process, and the quality of selected articles was assessed using a JBI quality evaluation checklist. …”
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Prediction of stunting and its socioeconomic determinants among adolescent girls in Ethiopia using machine learning algorithms. by Alemu Birara Zemariam, Biruk Beletew Abate, Addis Wondmagegn Alamaw, Eyob Shitie Lake, Gizachew Yilak, Mulat Ayele, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie

“…Therefore, this study aimed to employ multiple machine learning algorithms to identify the most effective model for the prediction of stunting among adolescent girls in Ethiopia.…”
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Immunometabolic changes in macrophages in response to house dust mite extract by T. R. Yurakova, E. A. Gorshkova, M. A. Nosenko, E. O. Gubernatorova, M. S. Drutskaya

“…To date, much remains unclear about the pathogenesis of asthma, one of the most common chronic and highly heterogenic diseases of the respiratory system. …”
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Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection Among Pregnant Women and its Risk Factors in the Municipality of Baao, Camarines Sur by Jeza Baria

“…The incidence of UTIs among pregnant women was found to be 45\%. The most common risk factors for UTIs were a history of UTIs, diabetes mellitus, and multiple sexual partners. …”
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Temporal Evolution of Environmental Impact Arising from Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Systems: A Case Study of Guangzhou, China by Guangli Zhou, Yifan Gu, Yufeng Wu, Yu Gong

“…It is important to assess the temporal evolution of environmental impacts arising from municipal solid waste (MSW) under different policies, especially in China. However, most previous research has primarily focused on the effects of policies at the system management level, neglecting their influence on technical-level implementation, which compromises the accuracy of policy effect simulations. …”
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