Ophthalmomyiasis Case Caused by Two Blow Fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Species in North America by Taylor B. Parker, Kelly A. Meiklejohn, Gregory A. Dahlem, Ralph C. Eagle, Marius J. Heersink

“…Neither P. regina nor L. coeruleiviridis prefers living tissue for larva development, but since they fill similar ecological niches, perhaps this was a show of competition rather than a normal feeding habit. …”
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The Clinical Investigation of Disparity of Utility Values Associated with Gallstone Disease: A Pilot Study by Chung-Te Hsu, Yi Liao, Jorn-Hon Liu, Tao-Hsin Tung

“…Our results found that in addition to older age, multiple stones and cholecystectomy could influence utility values from the patient’s preference-based viewpoint.…”
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Agro-Food Supply Chain Risk Assessment: A Review Based on Technique and Approach by Daniel Bunga Paillin, Machfud Machfud, Hartrisari Hardjomidjojo, Muhammad Romli

“…Mapping technique or approaches to risk assessment of agro-food supply chains was carried out based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) framework, which consists of several stages of identification, screening eligibility, and inclusion, resulting in a total of 72 relevant journal articles. …”
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INTERPASSIVITY AS A SUBJECTIVE EFFECT OF MODERN MEDIA-CULTURE: TO THE STATEMENT OF PROBLEM by Olena V. Khodus

“…As a result, a special interest in issues of privacy as "the place" in which the modern subject unstable ontology prefers to realize its self. Scientific novelty. It is proved that in the modern media culture, the subject is not so much a passive spectator, observer, collector information and events to represent relevant interested agents. …”
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Sample Preparation Methods Affect Engineering Characteristic Tests of Municipal Solid Waste by Dequan Kong, Rong Wan, Yonghui Wang

“…In general, the dry method is preferred for tests that do not consider biodegradation, while the wet method is more suitable for tests that consider biodegradation. …”
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The Measures of Efficiency of Power Generation Plants in Sylhet of Bangladesh by Kanis Fatama Ferdushi, Anton Abdulbasah Kamil, Saleh Ahmed, Luthful Alahi Kawsar

“…Based on the log-likelihood hypothesis test, trans-log production model is preferred over Cobb–Douglas (C-D) production model for this study. …”
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Use of compression therapy to treat lower limb wounds across Europe: a scoping review protocol by Ray Samuriwo, Alison Hopkins, Natalia Christiansen

“…There are many guidelines which set out how compression therapy should be used, but there is dearth of evidence about how it is actually used at a population level across Europe.Aim The aim of this scoping review is to map the evidence published in English relating to the use of compression therapy to treat lower limb wounds across Europe.Methods This scoping review will be conducted in line with the Joanna Briggs Institute and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Protocols and Scoping Reviews guidance. …”
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A Comparative Study on the Efficiency of Clear Aligners Versus Conventional Braces in Adult Orthodontic Patients by Mohammad K. Alam, Mohammad Y. Hajeer, Miad A. Alahmed, Sadeem M. Alrubayan, Maram F. Almasri

“…However, clear aligners offer a shorter treatment duration, lower discomfort levels, and higher patient satisfaction, making them a preferable option for adult orthodontic patients.…”
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Malocclusion and Its Relationship with Sound Speech Disorders in Deciduous and Mixed Dentition: A Scoping Review by Mariangela Aprile, Alessio Verdecchia, Claudia Dettori, Enrico Spinas

“…<b>Methods:</b> The present scoping review has been conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. …”
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Spherical Linear Diophantine Fuzzy TOPSIS Algorithm for Green Supply Chain Management System by Ibtesam Alshammari, Mani Parimala, Cenap Ozel, Muhammad Riaz

“…Because of the form of the problem, a resolution is defined, which comprises an algorithm entrenched in the spherical linear Diophantine fuzzy sets (SLDFSs) Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) technique. …”
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Emerging trends and effective strategies in STEM teacher professional development: A systematic review by Nadia Rehman, Xiao Huang, Amir Mahmood, Hafiz Muhammad Ihsan Zafeer, Nhelbourne Kalim Mohammad

“…Furthermore, the research identifies the need to extend training periods and provide targeted professional development to address specific regional challenges and the shortage of qualified STEM teachers. While there is a preference for interactive, in-person training sessions, a shift toward online modalities reflects changing professional development paradigms. …”
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WORKING WITH AUTISM CHILDREN USING ACUPUNCTURE METHOD by Henry Remanlay

“…Needle acupuncture was the method of choice except one subject prefers laser acupuncture. The objective is to eliminate the phlegm, calm the heart fire, and tonify spleen. …”
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Perception et stratégies d’adaptation aux incertitudes climatiques par les exploitants agricoles des zones marécageuses au Sud-Kivu by Arsène Mushagalusa Balasha, Jean-Hélène Kitsali Katungo, Benjamin Murhula Balasha, Lebon Hwali Masheka, Aloïse Bitagirwa Ndele, Volonté Cirhuza , Jean -Baptiste Assumani Buhendwa, Innocent Akilimali, Nicanor Cubaka, Benoît Bismwa

“…Farmers’ adaptation strategies include the cleaning up streams, mulching as well as the application of manure, crop diversification and use of chemical pesticides that is currently farmers ‘preferred option to control pests. This paper provides valuable information that can guide policy makers as well as those involved in agricultural development to define a program that aims at strengthening farmers ’capacity to adapt to climate change by formulating new strategies based on existing local knowledge.…”
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Efficacy of yoga for chronic back pain: A comprehensive meta-analysis of clinical trials by M. D. Sangeetha, B. N. Sharath, P. Seema, P. K. Sreenath Menon, M. Shashi Kumar, M. Sathiabalan, R. Nandhini

“…A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. …”
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Bridging the Gap in the Adoption of Trustworthy AI in Indian Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities by Sarat Kumar Chettri, Rup Kumar Deka, Manob Jyoti Saikia

“…This study makes use of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). …”
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Blockchain-Based Electronic Health Record: Systematic Literature Review by Nehal Ettaloui, Sara Arezki, Taoufiq Gadi

“…Our emphasis was on highlighting blockchain’s adaptability and robustness in healthcare contexts while identifying potential challenges and areas for further investigation. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, we scrutinized more than 600 scientific studies, culminating in the selection of 31 articles that met our rigorous inclusion standards. …”
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Influence of mode of delivery on maternal and fetal outcomes in patients with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes by K. S. Midhuna, Umadevi Vavaldas, Sarada Kandhichetty

“…Antepartum and intrapartum events were recorded. Based on the preference of the treating unit and existing hospital protocols, patients undergoing either of the three modes of delivery (cesarean, vaginal, cesarean after failed trial) were observed for maternal and fetal outcomes. …”
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Machine learning algorithms in air quality modeling by A. Masih

“…It is a fact that, input variable type largely affect the performance of an algorithm, however, it is yet to be known why an algorithm is preferred over the other for a certain task. The work aims at highlighting the underlying principles of machine learning techniques and about their role in enhancing the prediction performance. …”
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Utilization of Institutional Maternal Delivery and Associated Factors among Rural Women: A Case Study of High Priority District of Himachal Pradesh by Mandeep Kaur

“…More than 80% of women who preferred institutional birth had high severity for medical complications and preterm birth threat. …”
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Physical Model versus Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Model: A Comparative Study on Modeling Car-Following Behavior at Signalized Intersections by Lan Yang, Shan Fang, Guoyuan Wu, He Sheng, Zhigang Xu, Mengxiao Zhang, Xiangmo Zhao

“…Additionally, it was discovered that while the ANN CF model is preferable for traffic flow simulation, the conventional CF model still cannot be ignored for discontinuous traffic flow simulation, particularly when acceleration is required.…”
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