Investigation on the Use and Preauthorization of Carbapenems at A National Hospital in Vietnam: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Han Ngoc Bao Pham, Nhi Truc Y. Nguyen, Nhu Quynh Tran, An Thi Thanh Nguyen, Cam Thi Le Pham, Nhan Thi Thanh Dang, Hien Thi Thu Pham, Thong Duy Vo, Mai Thi Phuong Tran, Quynh Thi Huong Bui

“…Optimizing dosing was the most common intervention in preauthorization. The rate of patients whose preauthorization process of all restricted antimicrobials complied with the hospital's protocol was 73.28%. …”
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Analysis of COVID-19 prevalence in Belarus, Thailand, and Lithuania utilizing the SIR model during the COVID era by Zahra Shirmohammadi, Khosro Rezaee, Mehdi Gheisari, Mojtaba Farmani, Fatemeh Aali, Reza Soltani, Hossein Razghandi

“…Instead of relying on static or globally derived estimates, the model parameters—infection rate (β) and removal rate (γ)—were dynamically calculated for distinct time periods in each country, using country-specific data extracted from Worldometer. …”
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The Heavy‐Tailed Inverse Power Lindley Type‐I Model: Reliability Inference and Actuarial Applications by Amal S. Hassan, Diaa S. Metwally, Mohammed Elgarhy, Rokaya Elmorsy Mohamed

“…Bayesian estimators for the parameters and reliability functions (survival and hazard rate) are derived using gamma priors and both symmetric and asymmetric loss functions. …”
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The clinical spectrum and cost implications of hospitalised HIV-infected children at Karl Bremer Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa by C.S. Schoeman, Michael K. Pather

“…Worksheets were used to record any costs incurred, which were calculated at rates applicable to 2001. This was done daily during admission. …”
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Selecting a Suitable Flat in a High-Rise Apartment by Evaluation of Heat, Light, and Ventilation by Aniket Bansal, Rohan Dinesh Horabyle, B. R. K. Holla, Arya Rajiv Lotliker

“…An in-depth discussion of the air change rate of the building, daylighting performance in relation to different floors, and the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures of the building has been performed in this study. …”
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Relationships between infant mortality and socioeconomic and demographic factors in Kazakhstan: an analysis from a middle-income country in Central Asia by Olzhas Zhamantayev, Nurlan Smagulov, Gulmira Tykezhanova, Aiman Konkabayeva, Karina Nukeshtayeva, Gulmira Zhanalina, Zhuldyz Aldanova, Nurzhamal Shintayeva, Zhyldyz Kurzhunbaeva

“…Our panel data analysis (2010–2021) revealed consistent socioeconomic patterns: unemployment rates and poverty levels showed positive relationship with infant mortality rates, while greater housing space per capita, lower income inequality (Gini coefficient), and higher living wages were correlated negatively. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis of the effect of different heat shock periods on the unfertilized ovule in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) by Ying-chun ZHU, De-xi SUN, Yun DENG, Guo-lin AN, Wei-hua LI, Wen-jing SI, Jun-pu LIU, Xiao-wu SUN

“…However, because of low repeatability, embryoid induction rate and quality, the molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. …”
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Thrombotic Microangiopathy: A Devastating Complication After Lung Transplantation by Wouter Rosseels, MD, Laurent Godinas, PhD, Papay Jallah, MD, Robin Vos, PhD, Lieven Dupont, PhD, Dirk Kuypers, PhD, Thomas Vanhoutte, MD, Kathleen J. Claes, PhD

“…In the TMA group a higher rate of HLA donor-specific antibodies (11% versus 1%; P = 0.05), a lower median time to onset of chronic lung allograft dysfunction (37 versus 91 mo; P = 0.0017), a higher rate of cytomegalovirus infection (45% versus 19%; P = 0.02), and a higher prevalence of end-stage renal disease (24% versus 6%; P = 0.03) and overall death (97% versus 44%; P < 0.0001) was found. …”
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Radiology nurses’ awareness of MRI-induced vertigo in patients and their perspectives on post-examination care in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Nasser Shubayr, Hamad Dailah

“…Nurses’ perspectives on post-examination care were highly favorable, with an agreement rate of 74.2%, and strong support for patient-centered practices such as symptom inquiry (86.6%) and patient assistance (75.4%). …”
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Study on Pressure Oscillation Characteristic of Steam Low-velocity Jet under Seawater Condition by Study on Pressure Oscillation Characteristic of Steam Low-velocity Jet under Seawater Condition

“…At low steam mass flow rate (20 kg/(m²·s)) and temperatures below 60 ℃, seawater jets produce stronger oscillations due to higher density, which reduce pressure wave attenuation. …”
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Independent and joint impacts of high body mass index and aging on global burden of chronic kidney disease: insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Yao Ma, Shun Chen, Yuanli Shen, Xiang Wang, Xinning Xie, Weihong Zhao

“…IntroductionWe aimed to evaluate the levels and trends of CKD burden associated with high body mass index (BMI) from 1990 to 2021 and to investigate the role of aging.MethodsFrom the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, we retrieved data and estimated CKD-related deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR), and age-standardized DALYs rate (ASDR) attributable to high BMI by age, sex, socio-demographic index (SDI), and geographical regions. …”
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Exploring Litter Decomposition, Nutrient Retention, and Sensitivity to Nitrogen Deposition Among Ancient and Recently Evolved Tree Species by Chaozhi Peng, Tong Chen, Wei He, Li Mei, Zeyao Zhao, Jie Fan

“…Our research aimed to examine the decomposition rates and nutrient loss rates of leaf litter and fine roots from ancient and recently evolved species and their response to N deposition. …”
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The Prevalence of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Mainland China: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Qionghong Duan, Zi Chen, Cong Chen, Zhengbin Zhang, Zhouqin Lu, Yalong Yang, Lin Zhang

“…The result of this meta-analysis demonstrated that among new cases, the rate of resistance to any drug was 20.1% (18.0%-22.3%; n/N = 7203/34314) and among retreatment cases, the rate was 49.8% (46.0%-53.6%; n/N = 4155/8291). …”
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An ecological network approach for detecting and validating influential organisms for rice growth by Masayuki Ushio, Hiroki Saito, Motoaki Tojo, Atsushi J Nagano

“…The responses of rice, namely, the growth rate and gene expression patterns, were measured before and after the manipulation. …”
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Intravenous iron reactions: Insights from an allergy and immunology perspective by Jordon Jaggers, MD, Cosby Stone, Jr., MD, MPH, Matthew Krantz, MD, Elizabeth Phillips, MD

“…Objective: We aimed to identify clinical patterns and tolerability predictors in patients with reactions to intravenous iron. …”
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The spatial heterogeneity of malaria transmission: An entomological investigation in a highly endemic setting of Burkina Faso by Eleonora Perugini, Cristiana Poggi, Martina Micocci, Verena Pichler, Luca Nelli, Alessandra della Torre, Wamdaogo M. Guelbeogo, Marco Pombi

“…Anopheles mosquitoes were analysed for species identification, human blood index (HBI), sporozoite rate (SR), and infected human blood meal rate (IHBM). …”
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Estimated epizoochory seed dispersal distances by grazing yak across seasons in an alpine meadow by Shulin Wang, Shulin Wang, Shulin Wang, Fujiang Hou

“…., walking time) and secondary (e.g., foraging rate) behavioral patterns differed significantly across seasons (P&lt; 0.05), the epizoochory dispersal distances of plant seeds also had clear seasonal dynamics, manifesting as spring &gt; summer &gt; autumn &gt; winter, and that the length of seed adhesive structures correlated positively with the retention rate as well as retention time on yak fur. …”
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Comparative efficacy of half-dose and one-third-dose photodynamic therapy in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy: a retrospective study by Mohsen Farvardin, Dorna Eghtedari, Maryam Shahmohammadi, Mohammadkarim Johari

“…The recurrence rate of SRF was significantly higher in the one-third-dose group (20%) compared to the half-dose group (7.5%) (P =.015). …”
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Dynamic changes of phytic acid and other related chemicals in barley grains by MAO Ying, QIU Bo-yin, CHEN Xin, WU Fei-bo, ZHANG Guo-ping

“…The rate of PA accumulation was fitted to a “single-peak curve”, with the maximum value occurring at around 13-14 d after anthesis. …”
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STRATEGI BRANDING DAN KONSEP PUBLIKASI BERBASIS LOCAL TOURISM DI ERA 4.0 (Studi kasus media sosial dan peran Desain Komunikasi visual) by Eko Darmawanto, Kukuh Dwi Wijanarko

“…Local tourism branding and publication strategies are influenced by engagement from the psychological model of one touch flayer of social media users related to the happynest side factor that affects the pattern of attractive content with a high response rate and saddnes side factor which is empathetic with a low response rate.…”
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