Dimorphisme sexuel dans la force de morsure et de préhension chez le microcèbe mignon et héritabilité des caractères by Pauline Thomas, Anthony Herrel, Emmanuelle Pouydebat, Fabienne Aujard

“…Chez le microcèbe pourtant, il a été montré que la force de morsure, reliée à la capacité à se battre chez le mâle, n’était pas un caractère préféré par les femelles dans le cadre de la sélection sexuelle. …”
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Risk Management in Sustainable Construction Projects: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis by Kasra Hosseini, Youness Javid

“…Given that the accuracy and generalizability of survey research results are typically higher than those of case studies, there is a noticeable preference for the survey strategy among researchers. …”
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Topology control based on dynamic graph embedding in Internet of vehicles by Yanfei SUN, Jiazheng YIN, Jin QI, Xiaoxuan HU, Mengting CHEN, Zhenjiang DONG

“…Vehicles with more aggressive driving styles prefer to establish connections with forward vehicle clusters, and vehicles with similar driving styles are able to establish stable connections for a longer time. …”
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Assessing and Enhancing Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments in Early Childhood Education and Care Centers: Scoping Review of eHealth Tools by Joyce Hayek, Kelsi Dickson, Lynne M Z Lafave

“…MethodsThis scoping review adhered to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist. …”
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Les vestiges fauniques de la rue Lecointre à Reims/Durocortorum : une carrière utilisée comme dépotoir by Frédéric Poupon

“…The predominance of pork remains, whose preferential consumption appears to have been the prerogative of castrum residents, has no equivalent on the artisanal sites, wherein goat and beef were the preferred meats. Similarly, analysis of the anatomical distribution of bovine remains highlights the contrast between the abundance of butchery waste (vertebrae, ribs and shoulder or hip bones) on rue Lecointre and their deficit within nearby artisanal sites. …”
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INCREASED PULMONARY BLOOD FLOW IN NEWBORNS WITH CYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS AND DUCTUS-DEPENDENT PULMONARY BLOOD FLOW: RESULTS AND FEATURES OF OUTPATIENT POSTOPERATIVE FOLLOW... by Anzhelika Mykhailovska, Olga Borodinova, Raad Tammo

“…Currently, due to the lower mortality rate associated with PDA stenting in neonates, it is the preferred option. However, for unfavorable ductal anatomy and in patients with CHD requiring prolonged postponement of the next surgical stage, SPAS remains more optimal choice. …”
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Users’ Perspectives of Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Services: Survey Study by Kate Churruca, Darran Foo, Andrew Turner, Emily Crameri, Maree Saba, Samantha Spanos, Matthew Vickers, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Louise A Ellis

“…The most frequently cited reasons for using DTC telemedicine were related to convenience (97/121, 80.2%) and flexibility (71/121, 58.7%), while approximately a third of the sample selected that it was difficult to see traditional health care provider in their preferred time frame (44/121, 36.4%) and that the use of DTC telemedicine allowed them to gain access to services otherwise unavailable through traditional health care (39/121, 32.2%). …”
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Potential diagnostic tools for intensive care unit acquired weakness: A systematic review by Chen Xin, Yubiao Gai, Lili Wei, Yanqiu Wang, Yuhong Luo, Binru Han

“…Objective: The aim of this research was to conduct a comprehensive review of pertinent studies on diagnostic tools for intensive care unit-acquired weakness in critically ill patients, summarizing their diagnostic efficacy and constraints to aid healthcare professionals in choosing suitable diagnostic tools for intensive care unit-acquired weakness. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement were utilized to direct the literature search, bias risk assessment and data extraction. …”
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The hidden crisis: double burden of malnutrition among refugee children in South Asia – a systematic review and meta-analysis from observational studies by Pooja Panchal, Mohd Usman, Tajung Longkumer, Reshma Susan Babu, Mahalaqua Nazil Khatib, Shariza Abdul Razak, Kavitha Menon

“…The study aims to assess the prevalence of malnutrition among refugee children in South Asia.MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis followed the standard Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines using CoCoPop mnemonic approach. …”
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Adaptación y dimensionalidad de la escala DOCS en el contexto organizacional costarricense: aplicación de la entrevista cognitiva y el análisis factorial confirmatorio/ Adaptation... by Tómas Vargas-Halabí, Ronald Mora-Esquivel

“…It was then applied in two samples, with similar characteristics, but belonging two different populations: a) 314 students drawn from 445 active students enrolled in Master’s Programs (MBA and Project Management) at the Costa Rican Institute of Technology, whose prerequisite for admission stipulates experience in professional positions, preferably supervisory and managerial, and; b) 368 managers drawn from a sampling frame of 1743 companies from various business associations. …”
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Phase II trial of nab-paclitaxel plus ramucirumab in combination with nivolumab for unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric cancer after progression on first-line treatment incl... by Hidekazu Hirano, Naoki Takahashi, Yusuke Amanuma, Nobumi Suzuki, Daisuke Takahari, Takeshi Kawakami, Chie Kudo-Saito, Kengo Nagashima, Narikazu Boku, Ken Kato, Hirokazu Shoji

“…Accumulating evidence suggests rationales for continuing immunotherapy beyond progression, synergistic effects between immune checkpoint inhibitors and angiogenesis inhibitors, and a preferable combination of steroid-free chemotherapy with immunotherapy. …”
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Feasibility of HIV self-test implementation among Mizo youths: a field investigation from Northeast India bordering Myanmar by Amrita Rao, Henry Zodinliana Pachuau, Samiran Panda, Richard L. Chawngthu, Rita Zomuanpuii, Pranoti Hemade, Amit Nirmalkar

“…Those diagnosed with an undiagnosed HIV infection were started on ART. The preference for the blood-based HIVST format (1,162/2101; 55%) was noted to be slightly higher than the saliva-based format. …”
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Teaching healthy eating habits to children, to maintain good health throughout life through Greek primary school textbooks 1975-2020. [Enseigner de saines habitudes alimentaires au... by Archontia VASILOPOULOU

“…The study of school books revealed four themes concerning the recommended food habits, such as the avoidance of overeating, the consumption of all the food groups, and daily meals and the preference of fresh fruit and vegetables. Conclusion. …”
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Comparing the efficacy of 3D-printing-assisted surgery with traditional surgical treatment of fracture: an umbrella review by Lin Xiao, Peiyuan Tang, Shengwu Yang, Jingyue Su, Wenbo Ma, Han Tan, Ying Zhu, Wenfeng Xiao, Ting Wen, Yusheng Li, Shuguang Liu, Zhenhan Deng

“…Methods We searched three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) up until August 2024. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards were adhered to in this review. …”
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Guidance and Counselling and Learners’ Discipline in Kasese District: A Case of Selected Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Bukonzo County. by Kule, Samson

“…To get the sample population, purposive sampling and stratified proportionate random sampling techniques were preferred to select the different categories of respondents. …”
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Guidance and Counselling and Learners’ Discipline in Kasese District: A Case of Selected Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Bukonzo County. by Kule, Samson

“…To get the sample population, purposive sampling and stratified proportionate random sampling techniques were preferred to select the different categories of respondents. …”
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Assessment of Types, Factors Contributing to Violence Against Women and its Effects on the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women in Rubanda Town Council Rubanda District. by Byumvuhore, Stephen

“…VAW was generally high in Rubanda district, mostly reporting physical and emotional VAW with being not being married (single), alcoholism, and expectations not met protective against VAW yet VAW adversely affected ANC without husbands and delay to seek health care due to disagreements from the husband with minimal measures to curb VAW as victims preferred seeking health care outside home area of residence, hard to share VAW experiences and forgot to visit health facility for help. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of scRNA-seq and bulk RNA-seq reveals the non-cardiomyocytes heterogeneity and novel cell populations in dilated cardiomyopathy by Siyu He, Chunyu Li, Mingxin Lu, Fang Lin, Sangyu Hu, Junfang Zhang, Luying Peng, Li Li

“…Further analysis revealed high heterogeneity in tissue preference, gene expression, functional enrichment, immunodynamics, transcriptional regulatory factors, metabolic changes, and communication patterns in fibroblasts and myeloid cells. …”
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The Effect of Chewing Simulation on Flexural Strength of Different Lithium Disilicate Ceramics by Alsulimani O, Yousief SA, Al-Dabbagh RA, Attar EA, Bukhary DM, Algamaiah H, Musawa K, Subahi A, Abuzinadah SH, Alhaddad AJ, Alqahtani WMS, Emam ANM, Alqhtani MA, Elmarakby AM

“…Osamah Alsulimani,1 Salah A Yousief,2,3 Raghad A Al-Dabbagh,4 Esraa A Attar,4 Dalea M Bukhary,4 Hamad Algamaiah,5 Khadija Musawa,6 Awatif Subahi,6 Samar H Abuzinadah,7 Abdulrahman J Alhaddad,4 Waleed MS Alqahtani,8 Abdel Naser M Emam,9 Mohammad A Alqhtani,9 Ahmed M Elmarakby2,10 1Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, 13313, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Crown and Bridge, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assuit, Egypt; 4Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Restorative Dental Science, King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 6BDS, General Dentist, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 7Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 8Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; 9Department of Prosthetic Dental Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia; 10Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assuit, EgyptCorrespondence: Salah A Yousief, Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, 13313, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966598045800, Email Salah.a@dau.edu.saBackground: Improved Lithium Disilicate Ceramic has been highly valued in dentistry for over two decades, owing to its durability and aesthetic qualities, making it a preferred choice for both anterior and posterior crowns.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the flexural strength of two types of lithium disilicate blocks post-chewing simulation.Materials and Methods: Seventy-six lithium disilicate specimens were utilized in this study. …”
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Comparative quantitative assessment of the placement and intensity of laser spots for treating diabetic macular edema by E.A. Zamytskiy, A.V. Zolotarev, E.V. Karlova, N.Yu. Il’yasova, A.S. Shirokanev

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Conclusion</b>: pattern photocoagulation is preferable for DME compared to mono-impulse photocoagulation to provide adequate intensity of laser burns. …”
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