Meta-analysis of Therapeutic Effect of Warm Acupuncture and Moxibustion on Knee Osteoarthritis of Yang Deficiency and Cold Coagulation and Research on Regularity of Acupoint Select... by Zeling HUANG, Shanni SHI, Junjun HE, Hongjian GAO, Haiya GE, Zhenqiang HONG

“…Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data and evaluated the quality of the included studies, quality was assessed according to the bias risk assessment tool recommended by the Cochrane Manual. RevMan 5.3 software was used for data analysis, continuous variables were represented by mean difference(<italic>MD</italic>)and 95%<italic>CI</italic> while dichotomous variables were represented by risk ratio(<italic>OR</italic>)and 95%<italic>CI</italic>.If the heterogeneity in included studies was little(<italic>I</italic>²&lt;50%), a fixed effect model would be used. …”
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Discussion Paper for the Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations - The housing crisis as a problem of intergenerational justice: The case of Germany by Elena Lutz

“…Therefore, densification policies have become a widespread tool to address housing unaffordability and could be used more extensively in German cities. …”
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Effect of the season on blood changes of oxidative stress index (OSi) in the Italian Mediterranean Buffalo (Bubalis bubalis by Giovanna De Matteis, Emanuela Rossi, Maria Chiara La Mantia, Roberto Steri, Vittoria Lucia Barile, David Meo Zilio

“… The oxidative stress index (OSi) has recently been used as a valid tool for providing an in-depth picture of redox status and oxidative stress. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Daoyin Therapy on Therapeutic Effect and Quality of Life in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris by QIAO Meng, WANG Zhifei, TAN Chaoren, DAI Jingang

“…The retrieval time was from inception to December 2021.The risk of bias assessment tool provided by the Cochrane Reviewers Handbook 5.1 was used to assess the quality of the literature, and the RevMan 5.3 software (provided by the Cochrane Collaboration) was used to perform a meta-analysis. …”
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The impact of nationality status and place of residency on health-related social needs and quality of life among Palestinian Refugees in Jordan by Hamza Alduraidi, Rahaf Issam Abu Zayid, Noor Mahmoud Jaber, Bassam Saleh Hijazi, Sa'ed Radwan Khamis, Hasan Fahed Awad, Marah Al-Khateeb, Saif alnour Mahmoud Aldhirat, Ahmad Amjed Toubasi

“…Methods: A descriptive, comparative, cross-sectional design was used to measure health-related social needs (using the Accountable Health Communities Health-related Social Needs (AHCHRSN) screening tool) and quality of life (using the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF)) among a sample of 236 adult Palestinian refugees in three contexts; (off-camp, in-camp citizens, and in-camp non-citizens) in Jordan. …”
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At-Tashbīh fī Khuṭub Khulafā’ ar-Rāshidīn (Dirāsah Balāghiyyah Bayāniyyah) by Muhammad Zaki, Fitri Setyo Rini, Arsyad Muhammad Ali Ridho, Muhammad Wahyudi

“…This article presents a rhetorical and illustrative study of similes in the speeches of the Rashidun Caliphs, highlighting the use of similes as a prominent rhetorical tool employed by the caliphs to enhance meanings and clarify ideas. …”
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Identification of multiple complications as independent risk factors associated with 1-, 3-, and 5-year mortality in hepatitis B-associated cirrhosis patients by Duo Shen, Ling Sha, Ling Yang, Xuefeng Gu

“…Conclusion The GBDT prediction model provides a reliable tool for the early identification of high-risk HBC patients prone to developing multiple complications. …”
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The impact of attitude towards an e-tax system on tax compliance of Vietnamese enterprises: Adoption of an e-tax system as a mediator by Ha Thi Hai Do, Yen Thi Hai Mac, Hoa Thi Van Tran, Thuy Thi Le Nguyen

“…The study applies Cronbach’s Alpha as a tool for assessing the reliability or internal consistency of scales. …”
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Krebs von den Lungen-6 surveillance in immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced pneumonitis by Isamu Okamoto, Kazuya Tsubouchi, Ryosuke Matsukane, Shoji Nakamura, Haruna Minami, Yasuto Yoneshima, Kojiro Hata, Sai Yasukochi, Kimitaka Suetsugu, Takeshi Hirota

“…We evaluated the feasibility of using Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6), a marker for interstitial pneumonitis, as a screening tool for pneumonitis.Methods We examined 500 patients with cancer divided into two groups: those with cancer other than non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (Group 1, n=382) and those with NSCLC (Group 2, n=118). …”
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[Translated article] Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in traumatology: Conversational answers to specific questions by F. Canillas del Rey, M. Canillas Arias

“…Currently, they should be considered as a developing tool, and human opinion should prevail over generative artificial intelligence. …”
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A visual walkthrough of robotic partial mesorectal excision using the Versius surgical system by Amro Mureb

“…Through improved dexterity, precision, and visualization, the robotic platform offers surgeons a valuable tool to navigate difficult pelvic anatomy while maintaining good oncological results and optimizing functional outcomes in PME procedures.…”
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Application of PDCA cycle in management of breast cancer patients undergoing peripherally inserted central catheter placement (PDCA循环模式在乳腺癌患者PICC置管管理中的应用)... by LI Weijia (李唯佳), CAO Hongjing (曹红京), LI Ning (李宁)

“…Conclusion The PDCA cycle mode in an effective tool in quality improvement of PICC maintenance for breast cancer patients. …”
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Plaider la « bonne gouvernance sécuritaire » au Maroc : Domestiquer les savoirs de réforme en régime de contrainte consensuelle by Irene Lizzola

“…If, on the one hand, this reformist lexicon promotes NGOs’ depoliticized commitment and the institutional construction of a liberal appearance, on the other, it constitutes a tool in the hands of professionalized and internationalized NGOs, which allows them to keep the discussion open with the authorities around the security issue. …”
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Process Evaluations of Interventions for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review by Iklil Iman Mohd Sa'id, Natasha Hotung, Madeleine Benton, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Anisah Baharom, Matthew Prina, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Kimberley Goldsmith, Samantha Birts, Ching Siew Mooi, Angus Forbes, Khalida Ismail, Boon How Chew

“…The Mixed Method Appraisal Tool was used to assess the quality of included studies. …”
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TEKNIK MENENTUKAN WAKTU HILANGNYA SYAFAQ (CAHAYA MERAH) MENGGUNAKAN SQY QUALITY METER (SQM) DENGAN METODE TITIK POTONG (CUTOFF) by M. Asep Rizkiawan, Rosalina Rosalina, Emilia Roza

“…Sky Quality Meter (SQM) is a tool to measure the brightness of the sky. Measurements were carried out using a portable, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive photometer with a USB connection, namely the Unihedron Sky Quality Meter (SQM). …”
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Penggabungan Best Worst Method, Moora Dan Copeland Score Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Kelompok Penentuan Penerima Bantuan Pada Dinas Sosial by Willy Bima Alfajri, Dinar Mutiara Kusumo Nugraheni, Bayu Surarso

“…And copeland score method has an effective advantage as a tool in the voting system. The combined methods were then evaluated in a case study involving the identification of aid recipients. …”
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A Novel Unilateral Bi/Multi‐Portal Endoscopic Transforaminal Interbody Fusion Utilizing Uniaxial Spinal Endoscope Instead of Arthroscope: Technical Note and Preliminary Clinical Re... by Liyu Yang, Long Zhou, Min Qiu, Feng Liang, Liqing Yang, Qin Fu, Gen Ba

“…This technique broadens the surgical applications of uniaxial spinal endoscope as a surgical tool, particularly benefitingpatients diagnosed with severe lumbar disc herniation and lumbar instability.…”
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Early Detection and Intervention of Preschool-Aged Children Using Android-Based Monitoring during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Java by Triwiji Lestari, Elisa

“…The utilization of the Sahabat Bunda application emerges as a valuable tool for early detection of developmental issues and to foster the growth of preschool-age children. …”
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The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in ankle disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qixin Ding, Xu Wang, Yurong Liu, Yuefang Li, Di Zhang, Heling Wang, Shenhong Ma, Qiaohua Han, Weisheng Zhuang

“…Quality assessment was performed using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. The outcome indicators were the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Rating Scale (AOFAS) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores used to evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma. …”
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Call for Papers - Advancing Astropharmacy and Sports Pharmacy by Ashley Anderson, Ahmer Raza, Shireen Aziz, Misbah Noreen

“…His research focuses on developing an innovative decision-support AI tool for personalized care aimed at optimizing treatments, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with chronic complex conditions, improving the overall quality of care, and reducing societal healthcare costs. …”
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