Efficacy analysis of prophylactic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer: a retrospective study by Zhijie Gong, Zhijie Gong, Liping Zhou, Yinghao He, Yinghao He, Jun Zhou, Yanjie Deng, Zudong Huang, WeiWei Wang, Qiangbang Yang, Jian Pan, Yingze Li, Xiaolu Yuan, Minghui Ma

“…Cox regression analysis was performed to identify prognostic factors. Furthermore, the impact of varying P-HIPEC frequencies and initiation timings was evaluated.ResultsNo significant differences in overall survival (OS) or postoperative complication rates were observed between the two groups in the original and PSM cohorts. …”
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Coarse-scale vertical distribution of pelagic amphipods in two contrasting seasons of the southern Gulf of Mexico by Marco Violante-Huerta, Laura Sanvicente-Añorve, Miguel Alatorre-Mendieta, Edlin Guerra-Castro

“…In this study, a coarse-scale vertical analysis, between 0 and 1000 m depth, was performed in the southern Gulf of Mexico during summer and winter. …”
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Application of PDCA cycle management model in home-based nursing of patients with indwelling gastric tubes (PDCA循环管理模式在留置胃管患者居家护理中的应用) by ZHANG Yue (张悦), ZHANG Jingzhi (张京芝)

“…With the informed consent of the patient and his family, indwelling gastric tube placement was performed at home. The PDCA cycle management model was implemented for the home indwelling gastric tube nursing of patients. …”
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The ASK-16 motorized glider: an airborne eddy covariance platform to measure turbulence, energy, and matter fluxes by I. Wiekenkamp, A. K. Lehmann, A. Bütow, J. Hartmann, S. Metzger, S. Metzger, T. Ruhtz, C. Wille, M. Zöllner, T. Sachs, T. Sachs

“…To evaluate the quality of the obtained fluxes, different quality assessments have been performed, including the determination of detection limits, spectral analysis, stationarity tests, the analysis of integral turbulence characteristics, and measurement noise and error evaluation. …”
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OXA β-lactamases from Acinetobacter spp. are membrane bound and secreted into outer membrane vesicles by Lucia Capodimonte, Fernando Teixeira Pinto Meireles, Guillermo Bahr, Robert A. Bonomo, Matteo Dal Peraro, Carolina López, Alejandro J. Vila

“…A bioinformatics study on all sequenced β-lactamases was performed that revealed a predominance of putative lipidated enzymes in the Class D OXAs. …”
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Concentrations and human health risks attributed to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in water resources in China: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaomei Hui, Anhui Li, Sheng Chang, Aihua Wang, Lu Wang, Chao Li

“…The current study was conducted with the aims of meta-analysis concentrations of PTEs including Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni) and Copper (Cu) in the water resources and human health risk assessment for adult males and female consumers in China. Search was performed in international databases including Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar (gery literature) from January 1, 2005 to April 1, 2024. …”
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Identification and validation of BATF as a prognostic biomarker and regulator of immune cell infiltration in acute myeloid leukemia by Zhe Zhao, Dongmei Wang, Dongmei Wang, Xue Sheng, Shuying Li, Tingting Liu, Mengyuan Chang, Lei Feng, Di Zhang, Chunyan Ji, Chunyan Ji, Fei Lu, Jingjing Ye

“…To further investigate the mechanism of action of BATF in AML, RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis was performed, followed by pathway enrichment analysis using Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis. …”
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Comparison of efficacy and safety between palonosetron and ondansetron to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing non-laparoscopic surgery: A systematic re... by Babu Lal, Ragavi Alagarsamy, Jitendra Kumar, Anshul J. Rai, Vineeta Yadav, Rajnish Joshi, Md. Yunus

“…A meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety groups was performed using a random-effects model. Results: Nineteen randomised controlled trials were included. …”
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Association between Corneal Stiffness Parameter at the First Applanation and Keratoconus Severity by Kaili Yang, Liyan Xu, Qi Fan, Shengwei Ren

“…The correlation analyses and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were performed in the current analysis. ResultsThe SP-A1 values of keratoconus were lower than that of normal eyes (72.11 (57.02, 83.08) mmHg/mm vs 110.89 (100.45, 122.47) mmHg/mm, P<0.001). …”
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Experimental Study of Steady Blowing from the Trailing Edge of an Open Cavity Flow by Naser Al Haddabi, Konstantinos Kontis, Hossein Zare-Behtash

“…Particle image velocimetry, surface oil flow visualisation, constant temperature anemometry, and pressure measurements were performed. The study found that increasing the jet momentum flux caused a significant increase in thickness and deflection of the cavity separated shear layer. …”
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Experimental evidence-based construction of electroacupuncture for ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Yaoguang Guo, Sihan Hu, Sihan Hu, Shiman Luo, Lang Tu, Yao Tang, Fang Zeng, Fang Zeng, Fang Zeng

“…This meta-analysis and systematic review aim to synthesize current experimental evidence on the efficacy of EA in ischemic stroke models, focusing on neurological outcomes, infarct volumes, and underlying molecular mechanisms.MethodsA comprehensive search was performed across four databases—Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science—to identify relevant experimental studies that utilized electroacupuncture (EA) as a therapeutic modality for ischemic stroke in animal models. …”
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Analisis dan Perancangan Aplikasi Chatbot Menggunakan Framework Rasa dan Sistem Informasi Pemeliharaan Aplikasi (Studi Kasus: Chatbot Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru Politeknik Astra) by Laksmi Anindyati

“…The results of the literature study, the RASA Framework were chosen as a tool to develop chatbots. RASA Framework performs well with the Rasa NLU and Rasa Core. Rasa NLU as a base library to build interactions between computers and humans using artificial intelligence. …”
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Impact of cardiac factors on central airway anatomical parameters in patients undergoing lung mass surgery by Yingding Ruan, Hongsheng Xue, Wenjun Cao, Jianwei Han, Aiming Yang, Jincheng Xu, Ting Zhang

“…A multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the independent effects of sex, age, weight, height, BMI, left atrial diameter, and diastolic left ventricular internal diameter (LVIDd) on these anatomical parameters. …”
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Hyperspectral imaging for precision nitrogen management: A comparative exploration of two methodological approaches to estimate optimal nitrogen rate in processing tomato by Vito Aurelio Cerasola, Francesco Orsini, Giuseppina Pennisi, Gaia Moretti, Stefano Bona, Francesco Mirone, Jochem Verrelst, Katja Berger, Giorgio Gianquinto

“…The promising estimation performances in N rate estimation (R2=0.88 and RRMSE=36 %) revealed the effectiveness of hyperspectral imaging in entering the agronomical scheduling of precision N management.…”
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Development of a territory-wide household-based composite index for measuring relative distribution of households by economic status in individual small areas throughout Hong Kong by Eva L.H. Tsui, Philip L.H. Yu, K. F. Lam, Kelvin K.Y. Poon, Adam C.M. Ng, K. Y. Cheung, Winnie Li, Michael L.H. Leung, David H.Y. Lam, James L.Y. Cheng, Sharon P.W. Ng

“…Results of this study are disseminated via an online interactive map dashboard ( https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b4c7643feb9043eb94b3add386c4b71c/ ) which can serve as a versatile planning tool capable of performing analysis at different varying geographic scales for community-based resource prioritization, service planning and research across different domains.…”
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Identification of a potential homeodomain-like gene governing leaf size and venation architecture in birch by Xiuyan Bian, Xiuyan Bian, Chen Chen, Chen Chen, Yang Wang, Yang Wang, Chang Qu, Chang Qu, Jing Jiang, Yao Sun, Guifeng Liu

“…To date, the molecular mechanisms governing leaf development including leaf venation patterning remains poorly understood in birch. Here, we performed the genome-wide identification of homeodomain-like (HD-like) superfamily genes using phylogenetic analysis and revealed the functional role of a potential HD-like gene in leaf growth and development using transgenic technology and transcriptomic sequencing. …”
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Comparison of centrifugal-membrane hybrid plasmapheresis and centrifugation therapeutic plasma exchange in hyperlipidemia by ZHANG Bin, WU Chunxi, ZHOU Yumeng, ZHOU Fang, YI Zhongmei

“…[Methods] A retrospective analysis was performed on 47 patients with hyperlipidemia treated in our department from August 2021 to September 2023, with a total of 60 treatments. …”
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Burden of alopecia areata in China, 1990–2021: Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Xiangqian Li, Huixin Liu, Wenhui Ren, Qijiong Zhu, Peng Yin, Lijun Wang, Jianzhong Zhang, Jinlei Qi, Cheng Zhou, Lishao Guo

“…We analyzed the epidemiological burden of AA in China during 2021, examined changes between 1990 and 2021, and performed a Bayesian age–period–cohort analysis to predict trends over the course of the next decade (2022–2030). …”
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Polo-like Kinase 1 Expression as a Biomarker in Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Two-Center Study by Lana Jajac Brucic, Vesna Bisof, Majana Soce, Marko Skelin, Ivan Krecak, Andjela Nadinic, Branka Vrbicic, Zivana Puljiz, Suzana Hancic, Slavko Gasparov

“…Immunohistochemical staining was performed to assess PLK-1 expression. The aim of this study was to assess PLK-1 expression considering the age of the patients and its effects on overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). …”
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Enhancing surveillance for dengue fever in Oyo State, Nigeria – a one health approach by Olawale Sunday Animasaun, Joseph Ojonugwa Shaibu, Busayo Kayode Akomolafe, Olamide Priscilla Animasaun, Piring’ar Mercy Niyang, Olukemi Titilope Olugbade, Akinfemi Oyewumi Akinyode, Ibukun Akinsola Omisakin, Adedapo Olufemi Adeogun, Rosemary Ajuma Audu

“…Data was abridged as proportions and correlation analysis was performed. Result The overall seroprevalence of DENV was 128/289 (44.2%) with 19/289 (6.6%) and 109/289 (37.7%) being IgM and IgG positive respectively. …”
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