Optimization of antidepressant treatment by pharmacogenomics: a case report by Ying Zhang, Weihua Yue

“…While pharmacogenomics is just one aspect considered in selecting a treatment regimen for depression, it remains a valuable tool for increasing credibility and mitigating potential adverse events.…”
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Identifying the burdens for informal caregivers of tracheostomy-dependent people: a scoping review protocol by Yuan Chu, Haiyan Luo, Xiao Miao, Song Liming

“…The quality of included studies will be assessed using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool, involving at least two reviewers in all steps of the review process. …”
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How do predatory medical journals try to seduce and fool potential authors?: Analysis of an 18-months monitoring survey by van Loon Olaf R., van Loon Tom A.J.

“…Conclusions: Checking the above aspects of journals is an important tool helping recognise the predatory character of a journal.…”
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Evaluating the predictive efficacy of the El-Ganzouri risk index for difficult laryngoscopy and intubation with King Vision™ video laryngoscope: A prospective cohort study by Aneeta Elizabeth Baby, Moses Charles D’souza, Mathangi Krishnakumar, Dicin Davis Kavalakkatt

“…Background and Aims: El-Ganzouri risk index (EGRI) scoring is a predictive tool for difficult video laryngoscope (VL) guided tracheal intubation, and its use has been studied for various VLs. …”
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Colors of the mind: a meta-analysis of creative arts therapy as an approach for post-traumatic stress disorder intervention by Jiahua Wang, Bo Zhang, Rosliza Yahaya, Azizah binti Abdullah

“…We utilized the Cochrane risk of bias tool to evaluate the quality of evidence. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) were calculated as the effects of creative art therapy on the improvement of PTSD. …”
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A machine learning model the prediction of athlete engagement based on cohesion, passion and mental toughness by Xin Zhang, Zhikang Lin, Song Gu

“…These results indicate that the PSO-SVR model not only improves the accuracy of prediction, but also enhances the reliability of the model, making it a powerful tool for predicting athlete engagement. In summary, this study not only provides a new perspective for understanding athlete engagement, but also provides important practical guidance for improving athlete engagement and overall performance. …”
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Analysing the influence of accounting conventions on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya by Mercy Wangari Macharia, Martin Onsiro Ronald

“… The collapse of some commercial banks in Kenya in the recent past has raised the question of the credibility of financial information as a tool for investors to make informed decisions. The study sought to analyse the disclosure practices of accounting conventions on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. …”
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Three-Dimensional Point Cloud Displacement Analysis for Tunnel Deformation Detection Using Mobile Laser Scanning by Mahamadou Camara, Liying Wang, Ze You

“…This methodology offers a robust tool for continuous tunnel monitoring, supporting the development of safer and more resilient underground infrastructure systems.…”
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Vascular access on YouTube: Navigating the stream of information for hemodialysis patients by Alp Yildirim, Muhammed Sefa Saglam, Serkan Mola, Ali Baran Budak

“…Video accuracy was assessed using the DISCERN tool, JAMA Benchmark Criteria, and Global Quality Scoring System (GQSS). …”
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Application of System Dynamics in Construction Engineering and Management: Content Analysis and Systematic Literature Review by Nebiyu Kedir, Nasir Siraj, Aminah Robinson Fayek

“…Researchers have increasingly used system dynamics (SD) as a modelling tool to understand the behaviour of systems with varying degrees of dynamism and complexity. …”
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Association of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio with 1-year all-cause mortality in ICU patients with heart failure by Xinyu Hu, Shijiao Cheng, Huaan Du, Yuehui Yin

“…By reflecting systemic inflammation and immune dysregulation, PLR offers a robust tool for long-term risk stratification and personalized management of ICU patients with HF. …”
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Continuous monitoring of temporal skills during long-term in-home training by cochlear implant users by Krzysztof R. Szymański, Krzysztof Gawryluk, Marek Brancewicz

“…This study highlights the benefits of continuous monitoring and remote data collection via smartphones, providing clinicians and researchers with a practical tool for long-term rehabilitation strategies.…”
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Response of Winter Wheat Grain Yield and Phosphorus Uptake to Foliar Phosphite Fertilization by Muaid S. Ali, Apurba Sutradhar, Ma Lourdes Edano, Jeffrey T. Edwards, Kefyalew Girma

“…One of the major problems that potentially hinders the use of foliar fertilization as a tool to improve nutrient use efficiency is the lack of effective formulations. …”
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Data Assimilation of Ion Drift Measurements for Estimation of Ionospheric Plasma Drivers by Jiahui Hu, Sarah McDonald, Alex Chartier, Aurora López Rubio, Seebany Datta‐Barua

“…Abstract During geomagnetic storms, the capabilities of current climate models in predicting ionospheric behavior are notably limited. A data assimilation tool, Estimating Model Parameters Reverse Engineering (EMPIRE), implements a Kalman filter to ingest electric density rate correcting the background electric potential and neutral wind. …”
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Development and validation of the treatment expectation scale for patients with liver cancer by Xiaoyi Yang, Ruijun Yang, Yang Xu, Shuang Zang

“…Conclusions The TES-LC developed in this study has good reliability and validity and can provide a standardized tool for measuring treatment expectancy in patients with liver cancer, which is of good clinical utility.…”
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Deconstructing the map of the paradigm struggle: tracing a nationwide debate on “I do not get it” in Art Magazine (Meishu) by Nan Li, Dawei Lu

“…This study acknowledges Pierre Bourdieu’s understanding of discourse as an essential tool for exploring the invisible forces within a field, as well as his focus on the reproduction of power within the realms of cultural production and consumption from a cultural sociological viewpoint. …”
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Level of adaptative stress of the organism and cellular reactivity of patients with acute festering-inflammatory diseases of the kidneys and paranephral tissues by V. Stepan, R. Sydorchuk, A. Iftodiy, N. Stepan, L. Sydorchuk

“…The level of adaptive stress and cellular reactivity of the patients was assessed by a number of indices, using the online tool Red Blood Cell Indices Calculator (Medical Professionals Reference). …”
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System Review of the Efficacy of Acupuncture on Hemiplegic Gait in Stroke Patients by Meiqin LIN, Weilin LIU

“…According to bias risk assessment tool of Cochrane, assessed the quality of the studies, evaluated the quality of each study, ReMan 5.2 software was used for meta-analysis and statistical appraisal of effect size.Results:Participants included 22 studies (n=1, 519), 8 of randomized controlled trials (RCT), 14 of controlled clinical trials (CCT). …”
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Combating modern methods of legalisation (laundering) of the funds obtained by criminal means with the use of cryptocurrency by V. Р. Yatsenko, V. S. Bushyn

“…The current state of research on the development of cryptocurrencies as a tool for money laundering is not sufficiently disclosed at the national level. …”
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Strategic spatial planning in the implementation of mobility hubs by Kristina Trygg, Ida Grundel

“…The use of mobility hubs as a planning tool is a relatively new way of designing and combining different transportation modes, focusing on sharing options, e.g., bikes, e-scooters, car-sharing, etc., as well as public transport to reduce car dependency in cities (Czarnetzki & Slek, 2022; Rongen et al., 2022). …”
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