Efficacy analysis of folic acid in chronic atrophic gastritis with Helicobacter pylori infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hui Li, Jincheng Li, Mingyu Lai

“…We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Vip, and Wanfang databases. …”
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Development of Korean Teaching Model for Surgical Procedures in Trauma -Essential Surgical Procedures in Trauma Course- by Hohyun Kim, Chan-Yong Park, Hyun-Min Cho, Kwang-Hee Yeo, Jae Hun Kim, Byungchul Yu, Seung-Je Go, Oh Sang Kwon

“…Its goals are to improve knowledge, self-confidence, and technical competence. …”
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Exploring the adoption of diaphragm and lung ultrasound (DLUS) by physiotherapists, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists: an updated scoping review by Simon Hayward, Camella Cardinael, Chloe Tait, Michael Reid, Andrew McCarthy

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Iatrogenic Anetoderma of Prematurity: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Laura Maffeis, Lorenza Pugni, Carlo Pietrasanta, Andrea Ronchi, Monica Fumagalli, Carlo Gelmetti, Fabio Mosca

“…Here, we report on a premature infant born at 24 weeks of gestation, who developed multiple anetodermic patches of skin on the trunk at the sites where electrocardiographic electrodes were previously applied. The knowledge of the disease can encourage a more careful management of the skin of extremely premature babies and aid the physicians to diagnose the disease when anetoderma patches are first encountered later in childhood.…”
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Streamlined photoacoustic image processing with foundation models: A training-free solution by Handi Deng, Yucheng Zhou, Jiaxuan Xiang, Liujie Gu, Yan Luo, Hai Feng, Mingyuan Liu, Cheng Ma

“…We employed the Segment Anything Model (SAM) by setting simple prompts and integrating the model’s outputs with prior knowledge of the imaged objects to accomplish various tasks, including: (1) removing the skin signal in three-dimensional PA image rendering; (2) dual speed-of-sound reconstruction, and (3) segmentation of finger blood vessels. …”
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CHATGPT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: EXPLORING EFL INSTRUCTORS’ EXPERIENCE by Inna Zaiarna, Olena Zhyhadlo, Olha Dunaievska

“…A considerable proportion of educators appeared to be either unfamiliar with ChatGPT or possess limited knowledge of its capabilities. Hesitancy in implementing ChatGPT in teaching practice primarily stems from a lack of guidance as to its effective utilization closely followed by academic integrity concerns. …”
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Revisiting Balassa-Samuelson Hypothesis for Asia – A Critical Appraisal of Literature by Maryam Ishaq, Félix Puime-Guillén, Raquel Fernández-González, Joanna Duda

“…Originality: To our knowledge, so far, no study on Asia has presented such an extensive appraisal of literature on the productivity-real exchange rate nexus. …”
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Employing ICTS: Teaching & Learning through Literature Digital Reading (LDR) by Aba-Carina Pârlog

“…This digital piece of reading material focusing on a special teaching/ learning goal is quite valuable for educators focusing on grammar, particular vocabulary items or cultural knowledge. LDR lays the foundation of students’ more advanced vocabulary, greater fluency and supplementary cultural awareness. …”
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History of Lithuania in Cinema and Television. Peculiarities of discourse construction by Rūta Šermukšnytė

“…This concept determines selection of "reliable" sources of knowledge (scientific works) and commentators (professionals), demonstration of abundant adjusting and/or iconographic material. …”
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Social participation challenges and facilitators among Chinese stroke survivors: a qualitative descriptive study by Xiaojuan Wan, Dorothy Ngo Sheung Chan, Janita Pak Chun Chau, Yu Zhang, Zhi’e Gu, Limei Xu

“…Potential interventions to empower survivors could aim to improve their stroke-related knowledge, provide psychological encouragement, incorporate skills training to improve communication with family members, and organise peer support groups to augment social support networks.…”
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Design and Implementation of a Smart Campus Flexible Internet of Things Architecture on a Brazilian University by Bruno Oliveira Zarpellon, Luis de Oro Arenas, Eduardo Paciencia Godoy, Fernando Pinhabel Marafao, Helmo K. Morales Paredes

“…To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there is a scarcity of existing works which address this level of detail when proposing an IoT architecture for a smart campus. …”
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Development of Chatbot-Based Oral Health Care for Young Children and Evaluation of its Effectiveness, Usability, and Acceptability: Mixed Methods Study by Kittiwara Pupong, Jaranya Hunsrisakhun, Samerchit Pithpornchaiyakul, Supawadee Naorungroj

“…Fifty-eight caregivers completed a web-based structured questionnaire at baseline and 2 months post baseline to evaluate knowledge, protection motivation theory-based perceptions, and tooth-brushing practices. …”
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Job Satisfaction among Ophthalmologists in Iran by Hamideh Sabbaghi, Masomeh Kalantarion, Mehdi Yaseri, Bahareh Kheiri, Zhale Rajavi, Sare Safi

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PERCEPTION OF ONLINE VERSUS PHYSICAL LEARNING AMONGUNIVERSITY STUDENTS by Ramna Shafique, Muhammad Abdullah, Tooba Nasir, Sundas Salim, Sabrina Jam, Bina Fawad

“…The chi-square statistic was used to evaluate the relationship between gender, teaching institute, knowledge, attitude, and practice. P-values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. …”
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PositivMasc: masculinities and violence against women among young people. Identifying discourses and developing strategies for change, a mixed-method study protocol by N Daoud, M Salazar, Claire Edwards, Margaret Scanlon, C Vives-Cases

“…In Phase 2, concept mapping will be used to quantify the coherence, relative importance and perceived relationship between the different actions to support and promote anti-VAW masculinities. Phase 3 is a knowledge creation and translation phase, based on findings from Phases 1 and 2, where actions and guidelines to promote and support anti-VAW masculinities will be developed.Ethics and dissemination Ethical clearance has been obtained from ethics review boards in each country. …”
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Molecular Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated Patients of Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region-Iraq by Dlshad Abdullah Hassan, Sazan Qadir Maulud, Rzgar Farooq Rashid, Jivan Qasim Ahmed, Rezhna Khider Ali

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Stem Cells: A Historical Review about Biological, Religious, and Ethical Issues by Ioannis Alexandros Charitos, Andrea Ballini, Stefania Cantore, Mariarosaria Boccellino, Marina Di Domenico, Elisa Borsani, Riccardo Nocini, Michele Di Cosola, Luigi Santacroce, Lucrezia Bottalico

“…Stem cells can be used to replace damaged cells or regenerate organs and have broadened our knowledge of the development and progression of certain diseases. …”
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Developing a translational research framework for MDD: combining biomolecular mechanisms with a spiraling risk factor model by Max van Baalen, Lars van der Velden, Toon van der Gronde, Toon van der Gronde, Toine Pieters

“…This manuscript aims to: 1) investigate the underlying biomolecular mechanisms of MDD using a modeling approach, and 2) integrate this knowledge into a comprehensive ‘spiraling risk factor model’ to develop a biopsychosocial translational research framework for the prevention and treatment of MDD.MethodsFor the first aim, a systematic review (PROSPERO registration) was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Scopus to query literature published between 2016–2020, with select additional sources. …”
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Farmers’ desire to make changes in their agricultural branches in the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions: The example of Türkiye by Yener Ataseven, Şule Coşkun Cevher, Celal Cevher

“…Because these strategies require high costs and the necessary knowledge of post-harvest operations, they are investments that individual farmers cannot afford. …”
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Assessing the impact of artificial geotextile covers on glacier mass balance and energy fluxes by Yi-Da Xie, Fei-Teng Wang, Hui Zhang, Wen-Tao Du, Wei-Bo Zhao

“…Nevertheless, a critical gap in knowledge persists regarding the specific physical processes involved in the mitigation provided by these coverings. …”
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