<i>Journal of Eye Movement Research</i>: Opening a New Chapter with MDPI by Rudolf Groner

“…In 1980, together with Dieter Heller, I initiated an interdisciplinary network called the “European Group of Scientists active in Eye Movement Research”, including scientists who use eye movement registration as a research tool, developing models based on oculomotor data obtained from a wide spectrum of phenomena, ranging from the neurophysiological to the perceptual and the cognitive levels [...]…”
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Predictive Modeling of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Using Machine Learning: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jinxi Yang, Siyao Zeng, Shanpeng Cui, Junbo Zheng, Hongliang Wang

“…The findings will provide evidence-based insights to support the development of more accurate and effective ARDS prediction tools. …”
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Efficacy of a theory-based and tailored mHealth intervention promoting walking behavior: a preliminary randomized controlled trial by Roberta Adorni, Francesco Zanatta, Silvia Serino, Maria Elide Vanutelli, Daniela Caso, Marco D’Addario, Patrizia Steca

“…This study evaluated the efficacy of an ad-hoc developed mobile health (mHealth) intervention, which adopts a theory-based and tailored communication approach and targets walking behavior change. …”
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Methodological aspects related to biological assessment of insectoacaricides on flower cultures of protected ground by T. V. Dolzhenko, V. I. Makarenko, L. A. Burkova

“…As a result, the algorithm for performing tests related to study of new insectoacaricides on flower cultures in greenhouses is developed. Methodology instructions that we offer for assessment of abundance of major pests for flower cultures of protected ground and determination of biological effectiveness of new insectoacaricides are intended for ensuring the uniform methodological approach to performance of registration tests of modern means to fight against these pests and opportunity for analysis of tests in various agroclimatic areas and obtaining a reasonable general conclusion and findings related to pesticides taking into account international requirements.…”
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A systematic review of vedolizumab in treating pediatric ulcerative colitis: efficacy and safety insights by Khawla Abu Hammour, Adnan Abu Hamour, Faris El-Dahiyat, Mohammed Zawiah, Rana K. Abu-Farha

“…Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) in pediatric patients often results in corticosteroid (CS) dependency, with many individuals developing resistance to conventional treatments such as anti-TNF agents. …”
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Determination of Sulphur Content in Fuel while Using Inversion Voltammetric Method by N. P. Matveyko, A. M. Braykova, A. S. Kalinichenko

“…The paper describes the developed methodology for sulphur determination with the help of  an inversion voltammetry. …”
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Swiss cohort on Traumatic Childbirth and Health (SwiTCH): protocol for a prospective, population-based cohort study on parents’ mental health from pregnancy to one year postpartum... by Antje Horsch, Hélène Chanvrier, Valentine Rattaz, Valentin Offredi, Marc Dupuis

“…Introduction Approximately 4%–5% of mothers develop childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) and approximately 12.3% of mothers develop some CB-PTSD symptoms (CB-PTSS). …”
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Investigating the content and processes of patient-derived quality of care indicators for those affected by multiple long-term conditions (MLTC): A scoping review protocol. by Sara Tavares, Arad Reisberg, David Belsey, Ania Henley, Laura Downey

“…Clarifying concepts and synthesising evidence-based knowledge in this area will be the first step to inform the development of a project aiming to develop a set of patient-derived QoC indicators for use across multiple settings in the United Kingdom (UK) and beyond.…”
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FEATURES OF QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATION OF FLAVONOID CONTENT IN JUGLANS NIGRA L. BARKS PREPARATIONS by V. A. Kurkin, N. I. Zimenkina

“…The aim of the research is the development of quantification procedures of flavonoids in Juglans nigra L. barks preparations using modern instrumental analytical techniques (spectrophotometry, high performance liquid chromatography).Materials and methods. …”
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COMPLEX FOR FRICTION AND WEAR INVESTIGATIONS BY THE «DISC ON PLATE» METHOD by F. F. Komarov, V. V. Pilko, V. N. Kuleshov

“…A computerized hardware and software system for the registration of the friction parameters of the process was developed. …”
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User-centered design to enhance university students’ sex and menstrual education in South Korea: randomized controlled trial by Hana Kim, Ji Woon Ko, Doyon Kim, Nagyeom Yoon, Jisan Lee

“…This study sought to address this gap by developing and evaluating student co-designed, mobile-based educational modules focused on these crucial health topics. …”
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How are clinical exercise physiology postgraduate courses taught and assessed in the UK? A multimethod qualitative exploration by Helen Jones, Daniel J Green, Louise H Naylor, Lee Graves, Gemma Miller, Anthony Crozier, Christopher David Askew, Ellen A Dawson, Connor Osin, Ian Sadler

“…However, suitable placements remain limited, and novel approaches such as university-led exercise services require consideration for student competency development. A standardised and accredited training pathway from undergraduate through to postgraduate level should be explored to allow student competency to be developed over a longer period, to enhance knowledge, skills and competency on graduation and registration.…”
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Usability Testing of a Digitized Interventional Prehabilitation Tool for Health Care Professionals and Patients Before Major Surgeries: Formative and Summative Evaluation by Andreas A Schnitzbauer, Charlotte Detemble, Sara Fatima Faqar-Uz-Zaman, Julia Dreilich, Lisa Mohr, Svenja Sliwinski, Dora Zmuc, Mark Siller, Johannes Fleckenstein

“… BackgroundThe development of a medical device requires strict adherence to regulatory processes. …”
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E-professionalism assessment instruments in healthcare professionals: a systematic review protocol by Fernando de Castro Araújo-Neto, Lívia Gois dos Santos, Thaís Maria Araújo Tavares, Douglas de Menezes Santos, Divaldo Pereira de Lyra-Jr

“…Studies that present the development and validation of e-professionalism assessment instruments for nursing, pharmacy, medicine and dentistry will be included. …”
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Study protocol for a prospective cohort study to investigate Hemodynamic Adaptation to Pregnancy and Placenta-related Outcome: the HAPPO study by Jolien W Roos-Hesselink, Arie Franx, Annemien E van den Bosch, Johannes J Duvekot, Rianne C Bijl, Jérôme M J Cornette, Jeroen Molinger, Sten P Willemsen, Anton H J Koning, Régine P M Steegers-Theunissen, Maria P H Koster

“…Introduction The importance of cardiovascular health in relation to pregnancy outcome is increasingly acknowledged. Women who develop certain pregnancy complications, in particular preeclampsia, are at higher risk for future cardiovascular disease. …”
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A systematic review of microsimulation models for skin cancer by Caroline G. Watts, Kirstie G. McLoughlin, Stephen Wade, Amelia K. Smit, H. Peter Soyer, Pablo Fernandez-Peñas, David C. Whiteman, Pascale Guitera, Gillian Reyes-Marcelino, Karen Canfell, Anne E. Cust, Michael Caruana

“…Studies that included microsimulation of individuals who developed or had skin cancer were eligible for inclusion. …”
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Exploring bladder cancer through urinary microbiota: innovative “urinetypes” classification and establishment of a diagnostic model by Zhaoyang Sheng, Jing Liu, Maoyu Wang, Xiang Chen, Jinshan Xu, Chen Zhang, Yang Xu, Hui Zhang, Jinpeng Zhu, Nan Qin, ShuXiong Zeng, Zhijun Zheng, ZhenSheng Zhang

“…This study investigated the role of the urinary microbiota in BCa, aiming to develop a non-invasive diagnostic model based on microbial biomarkers. …”
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Competencies and learning outcomes for healthcare professionals in climate change and sustainability: A protocol for a scoping review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Anél Wiese, Emer Galvin, Deborah Heaphy, Niamh Coakley, Caoimhe O'Brien, Marah Elfghi, Rory Mulcaire, Claudia Osborne, Deirdre Bennett

“…A synthesis of these competencies, learning outcomes and frameworks is necessary to identify commonalities and differences, understand the process of their development and highlight areas for future development. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review on the methodological and reporting quality of prediction model studies using machine learning techniques by Gary S Collins, Richard D Riley, Johanna A A G Damen, Lotty Hooft, Ram Bajpai, Jie Ma, Constanza L Andaur Navarro, Toshihiko Takada, Steven W J Nijman, Paula Dhiman, Karel GM Moons

“…Introduction Studies addressing the development and/or validation of diagnostic and prognostic prediction models are abundant in most clinical domains. …”
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More Than Just Exercise: Older Adults&amp;rsquo; Experience of the Peer-Led Group-Based FallFitness Program by Arkkukangas M, Strömqvist Bååthe K, Tonkonogi M, Liljeroos M

“…This study aimed to explore older adults’ experiences and perceptions regarding participation in a newly developed 8-week peer-led group-based exercise program, FallFitness.Methods: Participants were recruited from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) exploring a newly developed 8-week peer-led group-based exercise program. …”
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