Diplomacia científica aplicada a la economía - Scientific diplomacy applied to economics by Vicente René Encalada Encarnación, Mayra Paola Mizhquero Jaramillo 

“…Conclusion: the findings highlighted the critical importance of scientific diplomacy as a strategic tool for negotiators, diplomats, policymakers, and economic leaders. …”
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Prediction of Distant Metastasis of Renal Cell Carcinoma Based on Interpretable Machine Learning: A Multicenter Retrospective Study by Dong J, Duan M, Liu X, Li H, Zhang Y, Zhang T, Fu C, Yu J, Hu W, Peng S

“…Jinkai Dong,1,* Minjie Duan,2,3,* Xiaozhu Liu,4,* Huan Li,5 Yang Zhang,6 Tingting Zhang,7 Chengwei Fu,1 Jie Yu,8 Weike Hu,9 Shengxian Peng9,* 1Senior Department of Urology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 4Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 5Chongqing College of Electronic Engineering, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 6College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 7Department of Endocrinology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 8Department of Medical Imaging, The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Taian, People’s Republic of China; 9Scientific Research Department, First People’s Hospital of Zigong City, Zigong, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shengxian Peng, Scientific Research Department, First People’s Hospital of Zigong City, No. 42, 1st Street, Shangyihao, ZiLiuJing District, ZiGong, SiChuan, 643000, People’s Republic of China, Email 13258280319@163.comBackground: : The traditional tool for predicting distant metastasis in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is still insufficient. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Comparing Transabdominal Preperitoneal Versus Lichtenstein Operations for Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair by Muhammad Aslam Javed, Muhammad Arshad Abbas, Mudassar Murtaza, Wasif Majeed Chaudhry, Adnan Faisal, Muhammad Mohsin Gillani

“…The risk of bias for included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and sed on odds ratios (ORs), standardized mean differences (SMDs) and confidence intervals (CIs), a quantitative meta-analysis study was conducted. …”
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Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Arginine Supplementation in the Treatment of Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia by Renata M. N. Eleutério, Francisco O. Nascimento, Tamara G. Araújo, Marilena F. Castro, Tarcísio P. Almeida Filho, Pedro A. Maia Filho, José Eleutério, Darcielle B. D. Elias, Romélia P. G. Lemes

“…The use of L-arginine as a coadjuvant in the treatment of sickle cell anaemia may function as a potential tool for pain relief, consequently improving the life of patients.…”
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Validation of the Polish version of the Functional Oral Intake Scale against flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initi... by Magdalena Milewska, Barbara Jamroz, Mariusz Panczyk, Joanna Chmielewska-Walczak, Tomasz Czernicki, Marta Dabrowska-Bender, Marcin Folwarski, Marcin Folwarski, Dorota Szostak-Wegierek

“…IDDSI-FDS II: tau = 0.815; p < 0.001).ConclusionThe Polish version of the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS-PL) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing oral intake in dysphagia. The findings demonstrate high accuracy, reliability, and validity, supporting its use across diverse clinical conditions.…”
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A Mobile App for Promoting Breastfeeding-Friendly Communities in Hong Kong: Design and Development Study by Heidi Sze Lok Fan, Emily Tsz Yan Leung, Ka Wing Lau, Janet Yuen Ha Wong, Edmond Pui Hang Choi, Christine Lam, Marie Tarrant, Hextan Yuen Sheung Ngan, Patrick Ip, Chia Chin Lin, Kris Yuet Wan Lok

“…ConclusionsThe bfGPS app is the first user-friendly tool designed to assist users in locating breastfeeding facilities within the community. …”
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Impact of Mating Methods and Semen Preservation on Reproductive and Growth Performances in Palestinian Assaf Sheep by Wael Halaweh, Samia Khnissi, Ikram Ben Souf, Muayad Salman, Naceur M’Hamdi

“…In conclusion, our study demonstrates that, while natural mating offers higher fertility rates, AI with fresh semen can be a valuable tool for improving lamb growth performance in Palestinian Assaf sheep. …”
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Use of artificial intelligence for gestational age estimation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sabahat Naz, Sahir Noorani, Syed Ali Jaffar Zaidi, Abdu R. Rahman, Saima Sattar, Jai K. Das, Jai K. Das, Zahra Hoodbhoy

“…Risk of bias assessment was performed using Quality Assessment for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) tool. Mean error in GA was estimated using STATA version-17 and subgroup analysis on trimester of GA assessment, AI models, study design, and external validation was performed.ResultsOut of the 1,039 studies screened, 17 were included in the review, and of these 10 studies were included in the meta-analysis. …”
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In silico analysis of the effect of HCV genotype-specific polymorphisms in Core, NS3, NS5A, and NS5B proteins on T-cell epitope processing and presentation by Samina Baig, Samina Baig, Assel Berikkara, Ramsha Khalid, Syed A. Subhan, Tanveer Abbas, Syed Hani Abidi

“…Therefore, this study employed several in silico methods to examine the impact of genotype/subtype-specific polymorphisms in Core, NS3, NS5A, and NS5B sequences on T cell epitope processing and HLA-epitope interactions.MethodsFor this study, 8,942, 17,700, 14,645, and 3,277 HCV Core, NS3, NS5A, and NS5B sequences, respectively, from eight genotypes and 21 subtypes were retrieved from the Los Alamos HCV Database. Next, the NetCTL tool was employed to predict Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte (CTL) epitopes based on combined proteasomal cleavage, TAP efficacy, and HLA class I receptor binding scores. …”
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Strategies to Improve Health Care Provider Prescription of and Patient Adherence to Guideline-Recommended Cardiovascular Medications for Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease: Protocol... by Aidan M Kirkham, Dean A Fergusson, Justin Presseau, Daniel I McIsaac, Risa Shorr, Derek J Roberts

“…Two investigators will independently review identified titles/abstracts and full-text studies, extract data, assess the risk of bias (using the Cochrane tool), and classify implementation or adherence-supporting strategies using the refined Cochrane Effective Practice and Organization of Care (EPOC) taxonomy (for strategies aimed at improving prescription) and Behavior Change Wheel (BCW; for adherence-supporting strategies). …”
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Development and Validation of the Systemic Inflammatory Response Index-Based Nomogram for Predicting Short-Term Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Uncomplicated Type B Aortic In... by Wang Y, Wu X, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Liu X, Sun D, Liu X, Zhou T, Wang X

“…Calibration curves and DCA further supported the clinical utility of the Clinical-SIRI model.Conclusion: The SIRI-based nomogram is a valuable prognostic tool for predicting short-term ARAEs in patients with acute uncomplicated Type B IMH.Plain Language Summary: This study introduces a novel nomogram that integrates the Systemic Inflammatory Response Index with clinical variables to enhance the prediction of adverse events in patients with Type B aortic intramural hematoma, a condition marked by highly variable clinical outcomes. …”
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mitkie Tigabie, Getnet Ayalew, Lidetu Demoze, Kebebe Tadesse, Yalewayker Gashaw, Muluneh Assefa

“…The quality of the included studies was assessed via the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. The data were extracted from the eligible studies via Microsoft Excel 2019 and analysed via STATA version 17. …”
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Mass Casualty Incident Training in Immersive Virtual Reality: Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Multimethod Performance Indicators by Anke Sabine Baetzner, Yannick Hill, Benjamin Roszipal, Solène Gerwann, Matthias Beutel, Tanja Birrenbach, Markus Karlseder, Stefan Mohr, Gabriel Alexander Salg, Helmut Schrom-Feiertag, Marie Ottilie Frenkel, Cornelia Wrzus

“…ConclusionsiVR-based MCI scenarios proved to be a valuable tool for assessing the performance of MFRs. The results suggest that iVR could be integrated into current MCI training curricula to provide frequent, objective, and potentially (partly) automated performance assessments in a controlled environment. …”
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Unified Mobile App for Streamlining Verbal Autopsy and Cause of Death Assignment in India: Design and Development Study by Harleen Kaur, Stuti Tripathi, Manjeet Singh Chalga, Sudhir K Benara, Amit Dhiman, Shefali Gupta, Saritha Nair, Geetha Menon, B K Gulati, Sandeep Sharma, Saurabh Sharma

“… Abstract BackgroundVerbal autopsy (VA) has been a crucial tool in ascertaining population-level cause of death (COD) estimates, specifically in countries where medical certification of COD is relatively limited. …”
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Athletic Shoulder Test Differences Exist Bilaterally in Healthy Pitchers by Aaron Trunt, Brandon T. Fisher, Lisa N. MacFadden

“…Due to the prior proven validity and reliability and these results, the test can be used to monitor throwing arm strength and function during rehabilitation or as a pre/intra-season screening tool to help describe arm health.…”
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Effects of virtual reality technology on early mobility in critically ill adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yansha He, Yansha He, Qin Yang, Xiaoxia Dai, Tian Chen, Huan Wu, Kunjie Li, Shiqiong Zhu, Yanlin Liu, Hua Lei

“…To evaluate the quality of the included studies, the risk of bias was assessed using the RevMan 5.4 tool.ResultsA total of 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published over 10 years were included, involving 880 critically ill adult patients: 435 in the experimental group and 445 in the control group. …”
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Audit Tata Kelola Academic Information System Menggunakan Framework Cobit 2019 by Satriya Dwi Putra, Herman Herman, Anton Yudhana

“…Efforts to support the management process to develop AIS as a tool to evaluate policy directions, functional requirements, and risks have not been implemented perfectly. …”
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Assessment of Visual Quality in Eyes with Forme Fruste Keratoconus and Mild and Moderate Keratoconus Based on Optical Quality Analysis System II Parameters by Zhonghao Ren, Liyan Xu, Qi Fan, Kaili Yang, Shengwei Ren, Dongqing Zhao

“…The OQAS-II has the potential value in screening FFK from normal eyes and might be a useful tool for evaluating the progression of keratoconus.…”
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Analisis Perpindahan Wisatawan dan Preferensi Desrinasi Wisata Favorit Berdasarkan Geotag Instagram (Studi Kasus pada Destinasi Wisata Bandung Raya) by Herry Irawan, Eva Nurhazizah, Joe Nathan C.G. Panjaitan

“…Photo and video on Instagram are generated by the users themselves (user generated content). Instagram can be a tool for measuring visitor attractiveness, identifying popular points of interest in a city, suggesting tourist destinations, and even making good travel routes. …”
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Electroporation and GFP-labelled transplantation of testicular cells in Nile tilapia by Epro Barades, , Alimuddin, Agus Oman Sudrajat

“…As conclusion, 200-volt electroporation with was a suitable tool to label testicular cells for transplantation.   …”
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