Sustainability index analysis for integration of oil palm and cattle gender-based in tidal land by Eni Siti Rohaeni, Yanti Rina Darsani, Retna Qomariah, Valeriana Darwis, Susi Lesmayati, Hismiaty Bahua, Fachrur Rozi, Gontom Citoro Kipli, Yeni Widiawati, Sri Bananiek Sugiman, Ruly Krisdiana

“…Their contribution to the system’s sustainability is often hampered by demanding access to resources and decision-making procedures. The government, business sector, and other interested parties must provide training and capacity-building initiatives for both male and female farmers, guaranteeing the ongoing success of oil palm and cattle integration. …”
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Minimally Invasive Versus Full Sternotomy Approaches in Mitral Valve Surgery for Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis by Elisa Mikus, Mariafrancesca Fiorentino, Diego Sangiorgi, Antonino Costantino, Simone Calvi, Elena Tenti, Elena Tremoli, Alberto Tripodi, Carlo Savini

“…While minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is well-established for elective mitral procedures, its role in infective endocarditis remains less explored due to the complexity of the disease. …”
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Immediate versus delayed single blastocyst transfer following the first stimulated IVF cycle in the freeze-all strategy: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by He Li, Lu Li, Xiaoxi Sun, Xiang Lu, Wenbi Zhang, Junling Chen, Ernest HY Ng

“…Written informed consent will be obtained from each woman before any study procedure is performed, according to good clinical practice. …”
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A workflow for extended reality-based learning in engineering education by Simone Luca Pizzagalli, Kashif Mahmood, Rostyslav Boychuk, Tauno Otto, Vladimir Kuts

“…Extended reality (XR) has become an integral part of several aspects of industrial human-machine interaction methods, including diagnostic data visualization, teleoperation, augmented servicing and assembly instruction procedures, and safe operation of heavier machinery. …”
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Age-dependent integration of cortical progenitors transplanted at CSF-neurogenic niche interface by Gretchen Greene, Nikorn Pothayee, Jahandar Jahanipour, Hyesoo Jie, Jung-Hwa Tao-Cheng, Emily Petrus, Dragan Maric, Alan P. Koretsky

“…Most studies have focused on how the transplant behaves and functions after the procedure, but the extent to which the host brain can properly innervate the transplant, particularly in the context of aging, is largely unexplored. …”
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The Relationship Between Strap Use and Classification Score in Elite Wheelchair Basketball Players by Giacomo Farì, Francesco Quarta, Sara Clelia Longo, Fernando Zappile, Laura Masiero, Giustino Varrassi, Andrea Bernetti

“…These findings offer insights into individualized wheelchair setup and classification procedures. Further studies are needed to expand knowledge on this topic.…”
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Pelatihan Produksi Nugget Berbasis Daging Ayam Kampung pada Kelompok Peternak Ayam di Desa Sidelego-Merangin by Abdul Azis, Afriani Afriani, Haris Lukman, Nelwida Nelwida, Berliana Berliana, Nurhayati Nurhayati, R A Muthalib, Depison Depison, Yun Alwi, Anie Insulistyowati, Heru Handoko

“…The community service activity involved 20 participants from a farmer's group in Sidelego village. The procedure for this activity is designed in 4 stages, including the preparation, training, demonstration, and evaluation of the activity. …”
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Efficient mechanochemical synthesis of new fluorinated Schiff bases: a solvent-free, alternative to conventional method with mercury adsorption properties by Mirza T. Baig, Mariam T. Sayed, Reem Aledamat, Sumyah Hassan, Alaa AlReyashi, Naheed Sidiq, Siham Y. Al-Qaradawi, Mohamed F. Mady

“…The synthesized fluorinated Schiff bases are evaluated for their adsorption capacity and efficiency in mercury removal and compared to assess their performance, demonstrating that ball milling produced compounds with comparable physical attributes to those produced via traditional solvent-based procedures. However, ball milling considerably shortened reaction time, with some reactions taking less than 5 min, and enhanced yields, reaching up to 92%, which is significantly higher than that achieved by conventional methods. …”
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Underwater optical metrology for precision monitoring of marine habitats: the MANATEE project by E. Nocerino, E. Nocerino, F. Menna, A. Calantropio, F. Pinna, S. Del Pizzo, S. Farina, A. Giaquinto, A. Lambertini, M. Menghini, S. Mokhtari, F. Ragazzola, S. Troisi, L. Vittuari

“…This article presents the experimental procedure to verify that the developed underwater photogrammetry-based method can guarantee the detection of millimetre-level changes per year in the algae growth. …”
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Revealing autoimmune gastritis: Polypoid nodule scar development after endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer by Naoya Masuda, Kenji Yamazaki, Yasuhiko Maruyama, Ryoji Kushima, Nae Hasebe, Noritaka Ozawa, Shogo Shimizu, Masahito Shimizu

“…This case report describes a 60‐year‐old man with a history of Helicobacter pylori infection who underwent two ESD procedures: first for early antral gastric cancer and then for gastric body adenoma. …”
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The dynamic case-based learning model: conducive to enhancing the practical learning effectiveness of dermatology for medical students by Yidan Li, Li Lei, Ling Jiang, Ping Mao, Chuhan Fu, Jing Chen, Qinghai Zeng

“…However, under the traditional learning model, medical students lack a dynamic understanding of skin lesions and clinical diagnosis and treatment procedures. Methods This study proposes the dynamic case-based learning (DCBL) model, which was presented through typical dynamic cases. …”
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Laparoscopic-Assisted Transgastric ERCP: A Single-Institution Experience by Katherine Habenicht Yancey, Lauren Katherine McCormack, Stephen Samuel McNatt, Myron Sheavictor Powell, Adolfo Zachariah Fernandez, Carl Joseph Westcott

“…We describe our technique and experience with this procedure. Methods. Electronic medical record search was performed from September 2012 to January 2016, identifying patients who underwent LAERCP per operative records. …”
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Chloramphenicol Residues and Bacterial Contamination in Farmed African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from Banyuwangi Traditional Markets: A Risk Assessment by Mohammad Faizal Ulkhaq, Hapsari Kenconojati, Darmawan Setia Budi, Maria Agustina Pardede, Jiun-Yan Loh

“…A total of ninety samples of C. gariepinus were collected from several markets in Banyuwangi, namely, Kertosari, Blambangan, and Banyuwangi Kota. Using standard procedures, APC, E. coli count, Salmonella sp., V. cholerae, and chloramphenicol residues were determined. 36.37% of samples from Kertosari markets; 23.33% of samples from Banyuwangi Kota markets; and 16.67% of samples from Blambangan markets contained chloramphenicol residues, but less than 0.3 ppb. …”
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Agreements and controversies of national guidelines for bronchiolitis: Results from an Italian survey by Sara Manti, Amelia Licari, Ilaria Brambilla, Carlo Caffarelli, Mauro Calvani, Fabio Cardinale, Giorgio Ciprandi, Claudio Cravidi, Marzia Duse, Alberto Martelli, Domenico Minasi, Michele Miraglia Del Giudice, Giovan B. Pajno, Maria A. Tosca, Elena Chiappini, Eugenio Baraldi, Gianluigi Marseglia

“…Some wrong attitudes need to be further discouraged, such use of diagnostic procedures and therapeutic approaches. Further research is urgently required to define the best management of patients with bronchiolitis and implement strategies to standardize care and improve the quality of care.…”
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Necrotizing fasciitis of the thigh due to penetrated descending colon cancer: a case report by Kentaro Sato, Hitoshi Yamamura, Yoshiyuki Sakamoto, Hajime Morohashi, Takuya Miura, Toru Yoshikawa, Akiko Suto, Satoru Tsuruta, Kenichi Hakamada

“…Physical status should be assessed carefully, and one-stage resection should be considered if the patient has the capacity to undergo this procedure.…”
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Three-stage laparoscopic surgery in a morbidly obese patient with Hinchey III diverticulitis: a case report by Takako Tanaka, Yoshiaki Kita, Shinichiro Mori, Kenji Baba, Kan Tanabe, Masumi Wada, Yusuke Tsuruda, Kiyonori Tanoue, Shigehiro Yanagita, Kosei Maemura, Shoji Natsugoe

“…Abstract Background Perforated diverticulitis with purulent peritonitis (Hinchey III diverticulitis) has traditionally been treated with a Hartmann’s procedure in order to avoid the considerable postoperative morbidity and mortality associated with one-stage resection and primary anastomosis. …”
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Managing Complicated Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections in Plastic Surgery by Miriam García-Ruza, MD, Juan Blanco, MD, Katherine Campusano, MD, Douglas Silva, BSc, Franklin Claro, BSc, Jacobus H. de Waard, PhD

“…This case underscores the importance of early recognition of NTM infections after cosmetic procedures. By sharing this case, we aim to raise awareness of NTM infections and help prevent future cases of misdiagnosis and prolonged antibiotic treatments. …”
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Long-Term Quality of Life After Surgical Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: The Role of Sublobar Resection by Ana María Gómez-Martínez, Alba Santo Tomás, Joaquín Calatayud, Pedro de la Calle, Elena Fernández, Carlos Alfredo Fraile, Florentino Hernando, Jose Ramón Jarabo, Luis Alfonso Arráez-Aybar

“…Lobectomy is the standard procedure. However, sublobar resections have shown similar oncological outcomes preserving healthy parenchyma. …”
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Peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis caused by commensal neisseria species: a retrospective case series by Ying Liu, Yuan Feng, Yanting Yu, Qiuyuan Shao, Sixiu Liu, Qingyan Zhang, Chunming Jiang

“…N. sicca was the most common species identified. 3 episodes of peritonitis were related to contamination during exchange procedures. 8 patients achieved primary response using amikacin or ceftizoxime, 2 patients were cured by switching amikacin to ceftriaxone and 1 patient had the catheter removed due to three episodes of Neisseria peritonitis within six months. …”
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Defining and Optimising High-Fidelity Models for Accurate Inherent Strain Calculation in Laser Powder Bed Fusion by Iñaki Setien, Michele Chiumenti, Maria San Sebastian, Manuel A. Caicedo, Carlos A. Moreira

“…This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the local meso-scale model definition and inherent strain calculation procedure in the PBF-LB process using a multi-scale modelling approach. …”
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