A systematic review and meta-analysis on the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence and computer-aided diagnosis of lumbar prolapsed intervertebral disc by Sandeep Pattnaik, Manu Goyal, Rajneesh Kumar Gujral, Amit Mittal

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) techniques have the potential to revolutionise diagnosis by improving accuracy, efficiency, and objectivity. This systematic review with meta-analysis thus aims to thoroughly assess the available knowledge on the usability of different AI and CAD-based tools in lumbar PIVD diagnosis. …”
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Acupuncture for systemic therapy-associated insomnia in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Lingling Gao, Ying Sun, Tianyu Luo, Huiying Chen, Shan Huang, Ling Zhu, Meixia Ye

“…The quality of the RCTs was assessed using the Cochrane Systematic Review Handbook 5.1 and its recommended risk-of-bias assessment tool. …”
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PRODUCTIVITY, ECONOMIC AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SHORT CROP ROTATION UNDER DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF BASIC TILLAGE AND FERTILIZATION IN THE RIGHT BANK FOREST STEPPE OF UKRAINE by Ivan PRYMAK, Yriy FEDORUK, Mykola GRABOVSKYI, Mykola LOZINSKYI, Tatiana LOZINSKA, Nataliia PRYSIAZHNIUK, Igor POKOTYLO, Nataliia FEDORUK, Inna PANCHEN

“…The efficiency of four systems of basic soil tillage and four systems of crop fertilization of five-field crop rotation was studied. …”
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Impact of pulmonary rehabilitation programme design on effectiveness in COPD: a systematic review and component network meta-analysisResearch in context by Thomas J.C. Ward, Lorna Latimer, Enya Daynes, Suzanne C. Freeman, Sarah Ward, Jiaqing Xu, Muhammed Haris, Majda Bakali, Sophie Reap, Mamoon Iqbal, Lin Wang, Akash Mavilakandy, Aarinola Olaiya, Hnin Aung, Theresa C. Harvey-Dunstan, Sally J. Singh, Neil J. Greening, Rachael A. Evans, Michael C. Steiner, Alex J. Sutton

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Optimising plastic-film mulching under drip irrigation to boost maize productivity through enhanced water and fertiliser efficiency in sub-humid regions by Xiaodong Bo, Fuqi Yao

“…Northeast China, a major maize-producing region, experiences low spring temperatures and erratic rainfall, which have prompted the widespread adoption of plastic-film mulching (PFM) combined with drip irrigation. However, systematic evaluations of how different PFM patterns affect crop productivity and resource use efficiency remain limited. …”
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How does income inequality affect energy rebound effect? Empirical evidence from China by Maliyamu Abudureheman, Nadira Ablimit, Yuanqi Zhou

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<i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> S1 as a Novel Dual-Functional Probiotic Strain for High-Efficiency Organoselenium Biotransformation in Functional Food Development by Lin Yuan, Jianfeng Yuan, Chen Gao, Haoming Zhao, Chengye Wu, Zhong-Hua Yang

“…The strain’s dual functionality as both an efficient Se bioconverter and a resilient probiotic carrier highlights its potential for nutraceutical applications. …”
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Effects of crushed wheat straw with plastic film mulch on soil hydrothermal properties and water use efficiency of sunflower in the northwestern arid region of China by Jinxia Zhang, Fangfang Ren, Rui Zhang, Lin Ding, Fuqiang Li, Xuan Li, Tao Zhong, Meng Yin, Liangliang Du, Runheng Yang, Pengliang Tian

“…Abstract A 3-year field experiment (2016–2018) were conducted in arid region of northwest China to systematically evaluate the effect mechanism of crushed wheat straw coupled with plastic film mulch on soil hydrothermal properties, sunflower yield and water use efficiency (WUE). …”
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THE ESSENCE AND SPECIFIC FEATURES OF ENTREPRENEURIAL STRUCTURES’ STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT by Lidiya S. Leont'eva, Anna V. Churashkina

“…The author’s approach to this notion investigation is proposed, which uses methods of system analysis and systematization of development criteria. The author designed a three-level model of development criteria based on principles of their dependence and mutual deduction and substantiated the possibility to consider pair categories of quality and quantity, simple and complicated, regress and progress, activity and passivity, efficiency and inefficiency as development criteria. …”
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Improved Rhodamine B Removal Through Photocatalysis, Antibacterial Efficacy and Enhanced Room Temperature Ferromagnetism in ZnO Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition by Suchismita Acharya, Susanta Biswal, Sachindra Sarangi

“…Cu-ZnO was found to be an efficient photocatalyst for the removal of Rhodamine B pollutant and achieved a degradation strength of 91.78 %. …”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from G. stearothermophilus GF16: stable and versatile nanomaterials with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and catalytic properties by Alessia Di Fraia, Giovanni Dal Poggetto, Michela Salamone, Federica Carraturo, Patrizia Contursi, Marco Guida, Danila Limauro, Viviana Scognamiglio, Manuela Rossi, Gabriella Fiorentino

“…In addition to their redox properties, the nanoparticles demonstrated efficient catalytic activity as evidenced by the complete degradation of Congo Red in 20 min and 4-nitrophenol in 35 min. …”
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A systematic review and coordinate-based meta-analysis of resting-state fMRI in athletes from open and closed skills sports by Zhurui Yan, Mengqi Zhao, Yapeng Qi, Antao Chen, Hong Mou, Xize Jia, Yingying Wang

“…These findings suggest that long-term sport training optimizes connection strength and efficiency in brain regions associated with visual attention, cognitive and motor control in athletes. …”
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Early Prognostic Factors for Remission Achievement at Etanercept Therapy in Patients with Juvenile Idiopatic Arthritis Without Systematic Manifestations: Prospective Cohort Study by Ekaterina I. Alexeeva, Tatyana M. Dvoryakovskaya, Kseniya B. Isaeva, Tatyana V. Sleptsova, Rina V. Denisova, Margarita A. Soloshenko, Olga L. Lomakina, Anna N. Fetisova, Dariya D. Vankova, Alina A. Alshevskaya, Andrei V. Moskalev, Anna V. Mamutova

“…Prognosis of therapy results of patients with the juvenile idiopatic arthritis (JIA) without systematic manifestations is the precondition of their treatment efficiency enhancement.Objective. …”
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Enhancing Agricultural Sustainability by Improving the Efficiency of Lignocellulosic Biomass Utilization in the Ruminant Diet via Solid-State Fermentation with White-Rot Fungi: A R... by Qi Yan, Osmond Datsomor, Wenhao Zhao, Wenjie Chen, Caixiang Wei, Deshuang Wei, Xin Gao, Chenghuan Qin, Qichao Gu, Caixia Zou, Bo Lin

“…Solid-state fermentation mediated by WRF enhances LCBM utilization rates and optimizes its nutritional value for ruminant consumption, thereby contributing to the advancement of sustainable livestock production, agroforestry systems, and global environmental conservation efforts. This review systematically examines recent technological advancements in WRF-mediated solid-state fermentation of LCBM, evaluates its outcomes of nutritional enhancement and animal utilization efficiency, and critically assesses current limitations and future prospects of this innovative approach within the framework of circular bioeconomy principles.…”
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Effect of cognitive-communicative model on senior high school students’ proficiency in solving algebraic word problems by Sandra Boamah, Emmanuel Asemani, Emmanuel Kabutey Koranteng, Ronald Osei Mensah

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Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided compared to x-ray-guided percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy in China: a systematic review and pooled analysis by Bin Zheng, Panfeng Yu, Yan Liang, Zhenqi Zhu, Haiying Liu

“…This study aims to conduct a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided PELD compared to x-ray-guided PELD.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Ovid:MEDLINE, Embase, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases up to August 2024. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of linked color imaging and white light imaging for early gastric cancer and gastrointestinal metaplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hui Duan, Xinxu Zhou, Qian Li, Liu Liu, Qiong Wang, Kaiwen Wu, Lin Jiang, Xiaobin Sun

“…For the entire cohort, the sensitivity of LCI for EGC detection was 80% (95% CI 71%-86%) with a specificity of 82% (95% CI 63%-92%), while for GIM detection, the sensitivity was 87% (95% CI 81%-92%) with a specificity of 85% (95% CI 77%-91%).ConclusionsThe detection efficiency of LCI for EGC and GIM is better than that of WLI, and LCI is recommended as the main screening method for EGC and GIM.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42023452140.…”
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Efficacy of artificial intelligence-based FFR technology for coronary CTA stenosis detection in clinical management of coronary artery disease: a systematic review by Tong Liu, Ming Liu, Ailiyaerjiang Aisika, Palidanmu Wumaier, Abudukeyoumujiang Abulizi, Abudukeyoumujiang Abulizi, Jingru Wang, Mayidili Nijiati, Mayidili Nijiati

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Electret melt-blown nonwovens with charge stability for high-performance PM0.3 purification under extreme environmental conditions by Liu Chao, Shi Jiayan, Wang Zexing, Luo Fengxiang, Zhang Xing

“…Electret technology is extensively utilized in fiber-based air filtration materials due to its ability to significantly enhance filtration efficiency (FE) without increasing the pressure drop. …”
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The nonstructural protein 13 of porcine deltacoronavirus coordinates ATP-driven duplex unwinding and ATP-independent strand annealing for nucleic acid remodeling by Lihan Tao, Quanyong Zhou, Chengcheng Wu, Hongping Jiang, Jianzhen Huang

“…Results In this study, we systematically investigated the biochemical properties of PDCoV NSP13 through recombinant expression and functional assays. …”
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