Undeath in Paradise: The Humanity of the Zombie in (Religious) Utopias by Madelon Hoedt

“…Keywords: utopia, dystopia, Christianity, Revelation, Paradise, Second Coming, zombie, post-zombieA man, dressed in an old, torn and dusty suit, is seen in the distance, staggering between the tombstones as he makes his way towards the two young people, who have come to the cemetery to visit their father’s grave. …”
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Validation of a classification to identify emergency department visits suitable for subacute and virtual care models: a randomised single-blinded agreement study protocol by Andrew Worster, Ryan P Strum, Walter Tavares, Andrew P Costa, Erich Hanel, Lauren E Griffith, Paul Miller, Shawn Mondoux, Komal Aryal, Fabrice Mowbray, Ravi Sivakumaran

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Double versus single blastocyst biopsy and vitrification in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) cycles: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and neonata... by Alessandra A. Vireque, Vasileios Stolakis, Thalita S. Berteli, Maria C. Bertero, Jason Kofinas

“…Heterogeneity will be evaluated by Cochran’s Q test and the I 2 statistics and the strength of evidence will be rated with reference to GRADE. The review and meta-analysis will be reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Antiprotozoal agents – Integration of drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and advanced computational approaches: An in-depth review by Aviral Kaushik, Naureenbanu Makarani, Krupanshi Bharadava, Jeetaram Gehlot, Bhukya Vishnu Naik, Ankita Singh, Sumit Govil, Radhey Shyam Kaushal

“…This integration that bridges medicinal chemistry with in silico design can serve as a valuable reference for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Addressing these gaps is essential for developing sustainable, effective treatments for protozoal diseases in the post-resistance era.…”
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Development and cross-validation of predictive equations for fat-free mass estimation by bioelectrical impedance analysis in Brazilian subjects with overweight and obesity by Kalina Veruska Da Silva Bezerra Masset, Analiza M. Silva, Analiza M. Silva, Gerson Ferrari, Gerson Ferrari, Breno Guilherme De Araújo Tinoco Cabral, Paulo Moreira Silva Dantas, Roberto Fernandes Da Costa

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The “Siberian Tsardom” as a Concept in Russian Chronicles and Ambassadorial Documents of the second half of the sixteenth century by Maslyuzhenko D.N.

“…It had little to do with how its rulers, the representatives of other post-Horde states, and the resident population would call it; for them, the concept of the “Tyumen Khanate” was much closer.…”
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Fast-RF-Shimming: Accelerate RF shimming in 7T MRI using deep learning by Zhengyi Lu, Hao Liang, Ming Lu, Xiao Wang, Xinqiang Yan, Yuankai Huo

“…Finally, we design Non-uniformity Field Detector (NFD), an optional post-processing step, to ensure the extreme non-uniform outcomes are identified. …”
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Altering microstructure and enhancing mechanical properties during direct energy deposition of Ti-6Al-4V via in-process laser heat treatments by K.A. Abdesselam, S. Gaudez, S. Van Petegem, V. Honkimäki, S. Hallais, L. Cornet, M. Vallet, M.V. Upadhyay

“…In-process laser-based heat treatments (LHTs) during additive manufacturing are explored as an alternative to post-process heat treatments such as annealing, to alter the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V. …”
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Venous Malformations as a Rare Cause of Knee Joint Pain in Children and Young Adults: Clinical and Radiological Manifestations by Adam Dobek, Marcin Strzelczyk, Ludomir Stefańczyk, Dobromiła Barańska, Jan Sokal, Przemysław Przewratil

“…<b>Methods</b>: This retrospective study analyzed patients from a reference unit for the treatment of vascular malformations in the Pediatric Surgery Department. …”
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Dupilumab Improves Histopathologic Features in Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis: LIBERTY EoE TREET Study Results by Margaret H. Collins, Marc E. Rothenberg, Evan S. Dellon, Albert J. Bredenoord, Ikuo Hirano, John Leung, Xian Sun, Lila Glotfelty, Arsalan Shabbir

“…Background and Aims: This post hoc analysis assessed the effect of dupilumab on the individual components of the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Histology Scoring System (EoEHSS) and the relationship between histopathologic and endoscopic measures in the LIBERTY eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) TREET population. …”
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Does trauma system regionalization improve outcomes in patients with major traumatic injuries? by Zia Danesh Jummani

“…Materials / Methods Trauma registry data from TARN in the UK would be analyzed in addition to the literature search for the effect on trauma outcome measures pre-trauma and post-trauma system regionalization. The Al Ain Hospital (AAH) trauma registry data would be analyzed as reflection of UAE trauma practice. …”
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First genome-wide association study in an Australian aboriginal population provides insights into genetic risk factors for body mass index and type 2 diabetes. by Denise Anderson, Heather J Cordell, Michaela Fakiola, Richard W Francis, Genevieve Syn, Elizabeth S H Scaman, Elizabeth Davis, Simon J Miles, Toby McLeay, Sarra E Jamieson, Jenefer M Blackwell

“…Imputation using the thousand genomes (1000G) reference panel extended the analysis to 6,724,284 post quality-control autosomal SNPs. …”
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Neuroprotective potential of Hesperidin in Alcohol withdrawal syndrome: A preclinical study in Swiss albino mice by Ramsha Mehdiya, Zeenath Banu, M. Sumakanth

“…Upon ethanol withdrawal, mice were treated for 48 h with hesperidin (50 mg/kg or 100 mg/kg, orally) or diazepam (1 mg/kg, intraperitoneally), serving as the reference standard. Behavioral evaluations were conducted at 6th, 24th, and 48th h post-withdrawal using the elevated plus maze, open field test (for anxiety), forced swim and tail suspension tests (for depression), actophotometer (for locomotor activity), and hot plate and tail immersion tests (for nociception). …”
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A comparison of established and digital surface model (DSM) ‐based methods to determine population estimates and densities for king penguin colonies, using fixed‐wing drone and sat... by J. Coleman, N. Fenney, P.N. Trathan, A. Fox, E. Fox, A. Bennison, L. Ireland, M.A. Collins, P.R. Hollyman

“…We assessed these DSM‐derived counts against other popular counting and post‐processing methodologies, including those from satellite imagery, and compared these to the results from four colonies counted manually to evaluate accuracy and effort. …”
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Improved management of hospital-acquired infections with DRG-based payment system: an interrupted time‑series analysis by Yuhua Yuan, Yanqiu Wang, Weiwei Huang, Xia Sun, Xianquan Hu, Yanyun Jiang, Nihan Zhang, Xiufen Chen, Yexuzi Li, Huan Xu, Jin Zhao, Baihuan Feng

“…Our study serves as a reference for other developing countries facing similar healthcare challenges, and provides valuable insights for improving healthcare quality and enhancing patient safety.…”
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Influencing factors of moral resilience among intern nursing students: a cross-sectional survey by Shuo Zheng, Weiqing Zhang, Junmei Kong, Yan Wang, Yaxuan Wu, Xiaoli Guo

“…The goal is to provide a reference point for moral resilience development in nursing students and targeted interventions. …”
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Quality approaches and standards of 3D printing in orthopedic and traumatological settings: a systematic review by Tanja Neussl, Richard Lindtner, Lukas Kampik, Sieglinde Pal, Michael Schirmer, David Putzer, Rohit Arora, Johannes Dominikus Pallua

“…Each phase of the production process—from image acquisition and segmentation to material selection and post-processing—affects the safety and performance of the final product. …”
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Cannabis and psychopathology: 2024 Snapshot of a meandering journey by Tathagata Mahintamani, Diptadhi Mukherjee, Debasish Basu

“…Key references identified through electronic and manual searches provided additional material. …”
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Radiation exposure and protection advice after [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE therapy in China by Fei Liu, Panli Li, Junyan Xu, Jianping Zhang, Xiaoping Xu, Zhihao Chen, Ying Qiao, Yun Liang, Jie Chen, Shaoli Song

“…We measured the external dose rate (EDR) values of each patient during the injection and 0–6 h post-administration period, as well as the radiation dose (RD) values to healthcare nurses and the surrounding environment. …”
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Trueness of Implant Positioning Using Intraoral Scanning and Dental Photogrammetry for Full-Arch Implant-Supported Rehabilitations: An In Vitro Study by João Carlos Faria, Manuel António Sampaio-Fernandes, Susana João Oliveira, Rodrigo Malheiro, João Carlos Sampaio-Fernandes, Maria Helena Figueiral

“…The non-parametric Kruskal–Wallis test was employed to compare group differences, with post hoc adjustments made using the Bonferroni correction. …”
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