Game target‐group: Implementing inhomogeneous Poisson point process to estimate animal abundance from harvest data by Javier Fernández‐López, Pelayo Acevedo, Sonia Illanas, Jose Antonio Blanco‐Aguiar, Joaquín Vicente, Olivier Gimenez

“…Our approach provides a flexible and valuable tool for large‐scale monitoring programs relying on harvest data with potential applications in wildlife management and conservation. …”
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Clinical trials since 2020 of rapid anti-suicidal ideation effects of ketamine and its enantiomers: a systematic review by Sumra Sajid, J. John Mann, Michael F. Grunebaum

“…We used the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for the RCTs. CTs reviewed had suicidal ideation (SI) but none had suicidal behavior as an outcome. …”
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Machine learning-based prognostic model for patients with anaplastic thyroid carcinoma by Yihan Sun, Da Lin, Xiangyang Deng, Yinlong Zhang

“…Abstract Objective Despite the identification of various prognostic factors for anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) patients over the years, a precise prognostic tool for these patients is still lacking. This study aimed to develop and validate a prognostic model for predicting survival outcomes for ATC patients using random survival forests (RSF), a machine learning algorithm. …”
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Massive Blood Transfusion for Trauma Score to Predict Massive Blood Transfusion in Trauma by Osaree Akaraborworn, Boonying Siribumrungwong, Burapat Sangthong, Komet Thongkhao

“…A massive blood transfusion (MBT) score is a prediction tool to activate blood banks to prepare blood products. …”
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Impacts of climate change on the suitable habitat of Angelica sinensis and analysis of its drivers in China by Shaoyang Xi, Xudong Guo, Xiaohui Ma, Ling Jin

“…This study systematically collected occurrence data of A. sinensis through field expeditions and online databases, using the Maxent ecological niche modeling tool and ArcGIS software to forecast suitable habitats. …”
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Effect of depression and empowerment on medication adherence in patients with breast cancer: a descriptive survey by Sookyung Jeong, Eun Jeong Kim

“…Self-reported questionnaires were used to assess medication adherence, depression levels using the Korean version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and empowerment levels using a tool developed for women with breast cancer. Hierarchical regression explored relationships and influences between variables. …”
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Biodiversity reporting: Comparing listed entities in the United Kingdom and South Africa by Dino Da Mata, Timothy Lai, Dusan Ecim, Warren Maroun, Dannielle Cerbone

“…Practical implications: The disclosure schematic serves as a valuable tool for evaluating biodiversity reporting in different national contexts and provides a framework for companies developing biodiversity action plans. …”
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mHealth knowledge and usage in maternal healthcare delivery: perspectives and experiences of healthcare practitioners in Ghana by Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Padmore Adusei Amoah, Pascal Agbadi, Aikins Amoako Asiama

“…In each of these regions, one urban and one rural setting were selected to ascertain pertinent data from a wide range of maternity health practitioners and directors of health services operating within these regions.Participants Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 32 participants, who fall into two primary groups: directors of health services (n=9) and maternity health practitioners (23).Results The findings revealed that maternal healthcare providers were familiar with and frequently used mHealth technologies (typically video calls/conferences and text messages). mHealth was considered a useful tool in maternal healthcare as it enhanced the efficiency of service delivery and improved practitioners’ performance. mHealth facilities eased access to digital medical information, user-friendly interfaces and the ability to facilitate remote consultations. …”
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Development of an optimized protocol for protoplast-to-plant regeneration of selected varieties of Brassica oleracea L. by Katarzyna Stelmach-Wityk, Kamil Szymonik, Ewa Grzebelus, Agnieszka Kiełkowska

“…Conclusions The results of this research have led to the development of a robust protoplast-to-plant regeneration protocol for four varieties of B. oleracea that could be exploited as a tool for production of transformants and somatic hybrids. …”
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A recurrence model for non-puerperal mastitis patients based on machine learning. by Gaosha Li, Qian Yu, Feng Dong, Zhaoxia Wu, Xijing Fan, Lingling Zhang, Ying Yu

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The machine learning model developed in this study, serving as an effective tool for predicting NPM recurrence, aids doctors in making more individualized treatment decisions, thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy and reducing the risk of recurrence.…”
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Optimization of 25% Sulfosalicylic Acid Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio for Screening of Low-Grade Proteinuria by Ambulugala Gamage Rajika Greshamali Jinadasa, Lanka Acharige Shalka Madushan Srimantha, Indika Deepani Siriwardhana, Kalani Buddika Gunawardana, Anoja Priyadarshani Attanayake

“…The aim of this study was to optimize SSA test as a quantitative screening tool to assess proteinuria at lower excretory levels which would facilitate the screening and early diagnosis of renal impairment using protein-to-creatinine ratio (PCR). …”
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Influence of In Vitro IL-2 or IL-15 Alone or in Combination with Hsp-70-Derived 14-mer Peptide (TKD) on the Expression of NK Cell Activatory and Inhibitory Receptors by Ilona Hromadnikova, Petra Pirkova, Lucie Sedlackova

“…NK cells represent a potential tool for adoptive immunotherapy against tumors. Membrane-bound Hsp70 acts as a tumor-specific marker enhancing NK cell activity. …”
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Factors Associated with Psychological Well-Being Among Children Under 18 Years Old with Cancer: A Scoping Review by Alya FP, Hendrawati S, Mediani HS

“…The quality of the evidence was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) critical appraisal checklist.Results: 12 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. …”
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Sepsis-induced cardiogenic shock: controversies and evidence gaps in diagnosis and management by Ryota Sato, Daisuke Hasegawa, Stephanie Guo, Abdulelah E. Nuqali, Jesus E. Pino Moreno

“…While routine PAC monitoring for all septic patients is impractical, echocardiography could be a useful screening tool for high-risk individuals. If echocardiography indicates cardiogenic shock, PAC might be warranted for continuous monitoring. …”
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Efficacy and safety of anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies-based therapy versus standard therapy in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammad Osama, Muhammad Haris Khan, Safeena Khan, Amna Hussain, Ammara Tahir, Mehran Ullah, Abdullah Afridi, Ubaid Ullah, Wajeeh Ur Rehman

“…Subgroup analysis and meta-regression analysis were performed. The RoB 2.0 tool was used to assess the risk of bias. Results: Our meta-analysis included 11 randomized controlled trials. …”
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The Effect of an Educational Intervention Based on the Health Belief Model on the Level of Breastfeeding Self-efficacy in Mothers Referring to Qazvin Health Centers: A Randomized C... by fatemeh mohammadi, mahdi ranjbaran, hamed bigdeli, zinat jourabchi

“…Consequently, healthcare professionals can consider employing this approach as a dependable and easily accessible educational tool.…”
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Policies, programmes and research on adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health in South Sudan: a systematic scoping review by Neha S Singh, Jessica Crawford, Chirrilo Madut, Chol Bak, Zack Wol

“…Data were extracted from all eligible articles using an established data extraction tool. The authors identified overarching themes from the extracted data and results were synthesised based on those themes.Results We screened 728 articles, resulting in 52 articles included in the review (19 peer-reviewed, 33 grey literature). …”
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ONLINE PROJECTS AS A FORM OF SPREADING PEDAGOGICAL BIOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE CONTEXT OF OPEN SCIENCE by Larysa D. Berezivska, Oleksandr P. Mikhno, Olha P. Pinchuk

“…The online project is considered both as a multifunctional information resource and as a digital tool for educational activities, which, with the help of web technologies, demonstrates specially created open-access content to a wide range of users. …”
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Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for postoperative gastroparesis syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yichuan Xv, Yiyi Feng, Jiang Lin

“…Study quality was assessed with the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and publication bias was quantitatively evaluated using Egger’s test and was corrected using the trimming and filling method.ResultsA total of 12 RCTs involving 709 participants (363 in the acupuncture group and 346 in the control group) were included. …”
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Gender-specific antibiotic-resistance patterns and characterization of bacterial flora of undergraduate students’ mobile phones and associated factors at a Nigerian university by Morufat Oluwatosin Olaitan, Akeem Ganiyu Rabiu, Zara Babagana Umara

“…Bacterial isolates (n = 6/21) that resisted antibiotics belonging to ≥ 3 different classes regarded as multidrug resistant (MDR) were subjected to 16 S rRNA sequencing and identified using the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) algorithm. Results The total bacterial count of male (11.1 × 106 ± 4.0) CFU/mL and female (11.7 × 106 ± 6.4) CFU/mL were high though comparable. …”
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