Efficacy of Tulsi-Turmeric Oil Pulling versus Sesame Oil Pulling on Temporomandibular Joint Movement in Oral Submucous Fibrosis (Vata Pitta dominant Tridosaja Sarvasara Mukharoga):... by Anshika Kishor Singh, Gaurav Rajendra Sawarkar, Punam Gaurav Sawarkar

“…Descriptive statistics will summarise demographic data, and results will be expressed as mean±standard deviation for continuous variables and frequencies for categorical variables. …”
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Shear Stress-Normal Stress (Pressure) Ratio Decides Forming Callus in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy by Ayumi Amemiya, Hiroshi Noguchi, Makoto Oe, Kimie Takehara, Yumiko Ohashi, Ryo Suzuki, Toshimasa Yamauchi, Takashi Kadowaki, Hiromi Sanada, Taketoshi Mori

“…Aim. Callus is a risk factor, leading to severe diabetic foot ulcer; thus, prevention of callus formation is important. …”
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Predicting Tolerance to Cow’s Milk Allergy in Children Using IgE and IgG4 Peptide Binding Profiles by Carlos Fernández-Lozano, Sergio Olmos-Piñero, Laura Sánchez-Ruano, Soledad Terrados, Mª del Carmen Diéguez, Montserrat Fernández-Rivas, Cristina Vlaicu, Inmaculada Cerecedo, Alejandro Gonzalo-Fernandez, Belén de la Hoz, Javier Martínez-Botas

“…Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is the most common food allergy in infants. This study aimed to identify peptide biomarkers predictive of tolerance in a Spanish population of children with CMA. …”
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Branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair decreases platelet reactivity and platelet-rich thrombus formation – a prospective, cohort study by Aleksandra Gąsecka, Ewelina Błażejowska, Agata Konieczka, Mateusz Leśniewski, Magdalena Ostaszewska, Michał Łomiak, Magdalena Gajewska, Sylwester Rogula, Łukasz Szarpak, Krzysztof J. Filipiak, Mateusz Zawadka, Katarzyna Jama, Paweł Andruszkiewicz, Marcin Grabowski, Tomasz Jakimowicz

“…Appropriate platelet function determines both the perioperative haemostasis and the risk of postoperative thrombotic complications in patients undergoing branched endovascular repair (bEVAR) of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA). We aimed to assess the effect of bEVAR on platelet function and the predictive value of preoperative platelet function for postoperative bleeding. …”
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Interest of neurofeedback training for cognitive performance and risk of brain disorders in the military context by Clémentine Jacques, Clémentine Jacques, Clémentine Jacques, Clémentine Jacques, Michael Quiquempoix, Michael Quiquempoix, Fabien Sauvet, Fabien Sauvet, Michel Le Van Quyen, Danielle Gomez-Merino, Danielle Gomez-Merino, Mounir Chennaoui, Mounir Chennaoui

“…The aim of this narrative review is to show the applicability of NFT to enhance cognitive performance and to treat (or manage) PTSD symptoms in the military context. …”
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The Role of Ashwagandha in Exercise Performance and Recovery: An Evidence-Based Review by Marcin Komorowski, Michał Janiszewski, Dorota Szatkowska, Dominika Ziętara, Kacper Kmieć, Aleksandra Topolska, Hanna Wilska, Natalia Surosz, Michał Grochowalski, Aleksandra Graczyk, Jakub Szydło

“…Conclusions: Ashwagandha supplementation appears to support various aspects of physical performance and recovery, offering practical value for both amateur and professional athletes. …”
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EEG feature extraction methods in motor imagery-based brain-computer interfaces: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Jiahao Cheng, Peng Chen, Yufeng Deng, Yi Luo, Fengyan Chen, Jiwang Ma, Fei Wang, Fen Xu, Sheng Guo, X. San Liang, Tao Zhang

“…The network meta-analysis shows that while wavelet transforms perform well in specific contexts, they struggle with task complexity and variability. Hybrid methods, in contrast, demonstrate superior stability, achieving a surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) value of 0.811, making them ideal for high-precision tasks. …”
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The characteristics and prognosis of bronchiectasis patients with airflow limitation: a prospective longitudinal study by Yuanting Cai, Linbin Xv, Zili Zhu, Shiyi He, Tianyu Sun, Chao Cao

“…The main variables included questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, pulmonary function tests, laboratory tests, and CT findings. …”
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Risk factors and risk‐indicating model for early‐onset neonatal sepsis after preterm prelabor rupture of membranes: A historical cohort study by Brynhildur Tinna Birgisdottir, Tomas Andersson, Ingela Hulthén Varli, Sissel Saltvedt, Farhad Abtahi, Ulrika Åden, Malin Holzmann

“…Using logistic regression, we evaluated the risk of the outcome EONS associated with maternal background characteristics, symptoms and signs, and cardiotocography. We combined variables associated with high risk into a risk‐indicating model and estimated its performance by calculating its sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive and negative predictive values, positive likelihood ratio, and area under the ROC curve. …”
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Comparison of CSF Flow Parameters between Clinically Diagnosed Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus with Age and Sex-matched Healthy Volunteers: A Cross-sectional Study by Saumya Ranjan, Vanda Maria Yasmin De Sequeria Fernandes

“…Data were presented as mean and standard deviation for continuous variables and as percentages for categorical variables. …”
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Ultrasound-based machine learning model to predict the risk of endometrial cancer among postmenopausal women by Yi-Xin Li, Yu Lu, Zhe-Ming Song, Yu-Ting Shen, Wen Lu, Min Ren

“…Abstract Background Current ultrasound-based screening for endometrial cancer (EC) primarily relies on endometrial thickness (ET) and morphological evaluation, which suffer from low specificity and high interobserver variability. This study aimed to develop and validate an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostic model to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce variability. …”
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Spatio-temporal characterization of precipitation in the Middle and Lower Paraguay Basin based on satellite products and weather station data by R. Villalba, R. Villalba, A. Ferral, J. Baéz, J. Kurita, V. H. Gauto, J. C. Bertoni

“…This study presents a temporal analysis aimed at identifying climatic patterns that influence precipitation behavior in the Middle and Lower Paraguay Basin, part of the Paraná River Basin in Paraguayan territory. …”
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Clinical features and hematological and biochemical blood parameters of dogs with hepatobiliary disorders by Nguyen Vu Thuy Hong Loan, Nguyen Van Chao, Tran Thi Nhung

“…Vomiting (60.0%), jaundice (57.5%), and diarrhea (48.8%) were among the most frequent clinical signs, with significant variability across disorder types (p < 0.05). A significant variation in PLT counts was observed, with the highest values in hepatic lipidosis cases (p = 0.04). …”
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Investing in the future: an integrated model for analysing user attitudes towards Robo-advisory services with AI integration by Sandeep Singh, Atul Kumar

“…As identified in previous studies, practical solutions will be achieved by pursuing the increased use of technology while leveraging AI for personal services and minimizing perceived risks, which will strengthen more advanced security measures as well as sufficiently clear communication. Originality/value – The paper aims to extend the TAM by incorporating measures of trust and social influence to identify the factors that drive the adoption of Robo-advisors. …”
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Food safety practice and its associated factors among food handlers working in food and drinking establishments in Hargeisa, Somaliland by Mohamed Mussa Abdilahi, Jonah Kiruja, Abdisamad Shukri Ismail, Soheir H. Ahmed, Faisal Nooh, Ayanle Suleiman Ahmed, Abdiqathar Rashid Kulmie

“…Descriptive analysis summarized respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, while bivariate and multivariable analyses examined relationships in the data. Independent variables with a p-value below 0.25 were included in multivariable logistic regression to identify significant factors, using adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and a 95% confidence interval (CI), with a significance threshold of p < 0.05. …”
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Communication Between Parents and Young People on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Its Associated Factors in Holeta and Bako Towns, Oromia, West Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectiona... by Tsegaye Benti Muse, Hunduma Dinsa Ayeno, Mulugeta Mekuria Mengistu, Yohannes Bacha Gemechu, Seifadin Ahmed Shallo, Elias Teferi Bala

“…Descriptive statistics were conducted for common variables. Binary and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with SRH communication using a 95% confidence interval and a p‐value less than 0.05. …”
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Human–forest interaction of useful plants in the Wof Ayzurish Forest, North Showa Zone, Ethiopia: cultural significance index, conservation, and threats by Yirefu Tefera, Ermias Lulekal, Bikila Warkineh

“…To evaluate the cultural importance (CI) of the plant species, three quantitative indices, namely, the relative frequency of citations (RFC), use reports (UR), and the cultural value index (CV), were employed. Each index aims to assess the CI of plant taxa statistically. …”
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A Silesian perspective on small and medium-sized enterprises facing the challenges of the green economy by Helena Tendera-Właszczuk, Aldona Frączkiewicz-Wronka, Sylwia Słupik, Damian Łukasik

“… Objective: This article aims to identify and analyse the opinions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) entrepreneurs operating in the Silesian Voivodeship on the prospects of their companies in relation to the need to implement so-called green solutions. …”
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Enhancing Arabic Language Education through Virtual Education: Validation of a Teaching Model in Iraqi Secondary Schools by Abbas Taher Allawi Gharabat, Nasrolah Ghashghaeizadeh, Jalal Shanta Jaber, Faranak Mosavi

“…Qualitative data were analyzed using inductive content analysis, and a significance level (p-value) of 0.05 was applied to determine statistical significance. …”
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Blood pressure control with active ultrafiltration measures and without antihypertensives is essential for survival in hemodiafiltration and hemodialysis programs for patients with... by Franklin Geovany Mora-Bravo, Pamela Tatiana Morales Torres, Nelson Rojas Campoverde, Guillermina Lucía Blum Carcelen, Juan Cristobal Santacruz Mancheno, Ángel Cristóbal Santacruz Tipanta, Hector Perez-Grovas, Willan Patricio Robles Abarca

“…In Group 2, patients who required antihypertensive drugs for not meeting the aims of systolic blood pressure were included. The variables included clinical, demographic, mortality, description of the treatment, and routine laboratory tests in dialysis programs. …”
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