[Comment] Long-term outcomes after endoscopic versus surgical resection of T1 colorectal carcinoma by Chen Zhifen

“…Lymphatic invasion was the most important predictor of LNM.…”
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Dissolved organic matter characteristics of soil aggregates on slopes covered by natural successional vegetations with different root structures by Dong-xu Wu, Hao Wang, Qing-wei Zhang, Jian Wang, Ming Li

“…The aromaticity and degree of humification of DOM in the FR was highly larger than that of TR for most sizes of soil aggregates. The dynamics of DOM within soil aggregates were directly or indirectly controlled by the variations in the vegetation root and litter densities, soil texture, and soil bulk density.…”
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Legal anomie in the legal system: theoretical and methodological bases of research by A. V. Malko, D. A. Lipinsky, R. S. Markunin

“…A brief description of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the study of social deviations, social anomie and its specific variety - legal anomie is given. For the most complete analysis of legal anomie, it is proposed to use not only systemic (within the category "legal system"), but also comprehensive (within the category "social and legal life") approaches, as well as a number of other methods (in particular, historical, structural and functional and statistical). …”
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WASH and learn: a scoping review of health, education and gender equity outcomes of school-based water, sanitation and hygiene in low-income and middle-income countries by Robert Dreibelbis, Kondwani Chidziwisano, Clara MacLeod, Laura Braun, Jenala Chipungu, Sarah Bick, Katherine Davies, Mwamba Mwenge

“…Evidence for the impact of WinS interventions is limited and inconsistent, and previous systematic reviews have faced challenges in synthesising data due to varied interventions, study designs and outcome measures, although most do not examine this variability in more detail. …”
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Mapping research trends in ethnomathematics within mathematics education: A bibliometric study by Muh. Ikhwan Fauzan, Raden Rosnawati, Azkiya Salsabila, Moh. Slamet Sutrimo, Sa'adatul Ulwiyah, Muhammad Iqbal

“…The analysis results show growth with Indonesia as the most significant contributor. The dominant keyword is Ethnomathematics, which focuses on cultural integration in mathematics teaching. …”
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Improvement in Glycemic and Lipid Profiles in Type 2 Diabetics with a 90-Day Ketogenic Diet by Chase M. Walton, Katelyn Perry, Richard H. Hart, Steven L. Berry, Benjamin T. Bikman

“…HbA1c dropped to 5.6%. Most blood lipids were significantly altered, including HDL cholesterol (43.1±4.4 to 52.3±3.3 mg/dl), triglycerides (177.0±19.8 to 92.1±8.7 mg/dl), and the TG : HDL ratio (4.7±0.8 to 1.9±0.2). …”
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Isolated celiac trunk dissection following blunt abdominal trauma: A case report and review of the literature by Mohamed Guelbi, Mohamed Hajri, Aziz Atallah, Zied Hadrich, Hafedh Mestiri, Sahir Omrani

“…A high index of suspicion and appropriate arterial-phase CT imaging are essential for timely diagnosis. Most stable patients without ischemic complications can be managed nonoperatively, provided adequate collateral circulation exists. …”
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Leveraging assistive technology for visually impaired people through optimal deep transfer learning based object detection model by Mahir Mohammed Sharif Adam, Nojood O. Aljehane, Mohammed Yahya Alzahrani, Samah Al Zanin

“…Therefore, the use of assistive techniques can help alleviate the adverse effects and enhance the quality of life for people who are blind. Most existing research primarily focuses on mobility, navigation, and object detection, with aesthetics receiving comparatively less attention, despite notable advancements in smart devices and innovative technologies for visually impaired individuals. …”
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Trade-Offs and Synergies of Ecosystem Services in Terminal Lake Basins of Arid Regions Under Environmental Change: A Case Study of the Ebinur Lake Basin by Guoqing Lv, Yonghui Wang, Xiaofei Ma, Yonglong Han, Chun Luo, Wei Yu, Jian Liu, Zhiyang Du

“…Landscape pattern indices calculated via Fragstats 4.2 further revealed trends in fragmentation, boundary complexity, and diversity. Results show that most ESs exhibited synergistic relationships, particularly between carbon sequestration and habitat quality (r = 0.45), observed clear trade-offs, such as between water yield and carbon sequestration (r = −0.47), underscoring the complexity of ecosystem interactions. …”
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Prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and associated risk factors of species in healthcare and community settings in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zigale Hibstu Teffera, Wubetu Yihunie Belay, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Abebe Dagne, Adane Adugna, Habtamu Belew, Yasabe Leykun, Samrawit Tefera, Bewket Mesganaw Shtie, Abebe Yenesew, Abateneh Melkamu, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Desalegn Abebaw, Yibeltal Akelew, Mohammed Jemal, Baye Ashenef, Mamaru Getinet, Temesgen Baylie, Mihiretie Kiber, Mamaru Tilahun Afework, Tiruzer Hibistu, Kassaye Enchalew

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility tests identified cephalexin and co-trimoxazole as the most effective antibiotics (100% sensitivity each), while oxacillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and norfloxacin exhibited the highest resistance rates (85.71%, 80.00%, and 80.00%, respectively). …”
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Novel candidate genes may be possible predisposing factors revealed by whole exome sequencing in familial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Narjes Forouzanfar, Ancha Baranova, Saman Milanizadeh, Alireza Heravi-Moussavi, Amir Jebelli, Mohammad Reza Abbaszadegan

“…A more advanced method to identify new molecular biomarkers predicting disease prognosis can be whole exome sequencing. Here, we report the most effective genetic variants of the Notch signaling pathway in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma susceptibility by whole exome sequencing. …”
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Planning for the future, algae bloom dynamics in water management and ecosystem restoration efforts by Paul Julian, William W. Walker, Donatto Surratt, Stephen E. Davis

“…This model demonstrated the sensitivity of average summer chlorophyll-a concentration and bloom frequency across the lake, with littoral south, littoral west, and nearshore zones being the most responsive to changes in stage. The second model was a hierarchical model that used hydrodynamic and biogeochemical variables to predict chlorophyll-a concentrations across the lake. …”
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The Success Rate of Endotracheal Intubation in the Emergency Department of Tertiary Care Hospital in Ethiopia, One-Year Retrospective Study by Ayalew Zewdie, Dejene Tagesse, Selam Alemayehu, Tesfaye Getachew, Menbeu Sultan

“…The first-pass success rate in this sample was 70.3% (180/256), second-pass 21.4% (55/256), and third-pass 7.4% (19/256), while the overall success rate was 99.2% (254/256). Hypoxia was the most common complication. Conclusion. The intubation first-pass success rate was lower than existing studies, but the overall intubation success rate was satisfactory.…”
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Optimization of Bus Dispatching in Public Transportation Through a Heuristic Approach Based on Passenger Demand Forecasting by Javier Esteban Barrera Hernandez, Luis Enrique Tarazona Torres, Alejandra Tabares, David Álvarez-Martínez

“…Our heuristic matches or surpasses 95% of the optimal solution’s operational utility on most routes, with an average gap of 4.7%, relative to the benchmark mathematical model. 2. …”
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c-MYC Levels and Metabolic Parameters in Triple-Positive and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer by Doaa N. Abood, Perry H. Saifallah

“… Background: Breast cancer is a complex, heterogeneous disease and the most common malignancy among women. It is classified based on the presence of estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), and HER2. …”
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Dynamic X-Ray Imaging and Its Role in Predicting Outcomes in Coccygectomy Patients: A Narrative Review by Mohannad W. Awwad, Musab Al Ageel, Abeer W. Awwad, Osama A. Alrehaili, Waleed Awwad

“…Conclusion Clinical observations, along with our team’s decade-long experience, reinforce that dynamic imaging can refine patient selection by distinguishing those most likely to benefit from surgery. Future research should prioritize large, prospective studies with uniform imaging criteria and integrate psychosocial factors to optimize predictive accuracy. …”
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Evaluation of the nutritional value and active compounds of commercial and non-commercial oilseed meals by Saeed Mollaei, Seyed Mortaza Hosseini-Nami, Saeid Hazrati

“…Abstract Cold pressing is one of the most common methods of extracting oil from seeds, generating by-products in the form of meals that are often discarded as waste. …”
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Perceptions of the Intensity of Heart Failure Medications among Hospitalized Older Adults: A Pilot Qualitative Study by Nuzha A. Amjad, Saeed Shoar, Catherine Bryant, Meghan Hunt, Min Ji Kwak

“…Six major themes were identified in the perception of challenges of HF medication utilization. The most common themes were experiencing adverse drug effects (80%) and psychological distress (80%), followed by problems in logistics (70%), the burden from the number of medications (70%), impact from patient-doctor relations (70%), and burden from the cost (40%). …”
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Influence of Various Chemical Surface Treatments, Repair Materials, and Techniques on Transverse Strength of Thermoplastic Nylon Denture Base by Ghassan Abdul-Hamid Naji

“…The microwave-polymerized resin was considered as the most effective repair technique along with monomer chemical etchant which creates a tight adhesion between PMMA and nylon denture base in comparison to other groups.…”
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Recent Riverbed Evolution and Protective Measures in Taiziji Reach by HE Xiao-zhi, YUE Hong-yan, LUAN Hua-long, HUANG Wei-dong, XU Fang

“…Except for the straight reach from Changhekou to Xingfucun, the thalweg has shown limited variation. The most significant platform migration, with a maximum lateral migration of approximately 1.1 km, was recorded in the Biandanzhou-Xingfucun area. …”
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