Ultrawideband LNA 1960–2019: Review by Shahab Shahrabadi

“…Its historical aspect illustrates when the idea of wideband LNA was born and how it changed to ultrawideband LNA, and its tutorial aspect discusses circuits and achievements to present optimum LNAs in Complementary MOS (CMOS), BiCMOS and High‐Electron‐Mobility Transistor (HEMT) technologies. …”
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Is epinephrine still the drug of choice during cardiac arrest in the emergency department of the hospital? A meta-analysis by Hou Min, Dong Su, Kan Qing, Ouyang Meng, Zhang Yun

“…Retrospective and prospective studies were included according to the predefined PICOS criteria. RevMan and MedCalc software were used and statistical parameters such as odds ratio and risk ratio were calculated. …”
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The effect of instability resistance training on balance ability among athletes: a systematic review by Jianxin Gao, Xinxin Fu, Hang Xu, Qi Guo, Xiaopeng Wang

“…This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the effects of IRT on balance ability among athletes.MethodThis study used guidelines for the systematic review and meta-analysis of PRISMA, Web of Science, EBSCOhost (SPORTDiscus), PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar to collect original references in electronic databases. The PICOS method was selected for the inclusion criteria. …”
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Control de niveles poblacionales endémicos de la avispa de los pinos sirex noctilio (hymenoptera: siricidae) mediante el raleo sanitario de hospederos atacados by J. M. Villacide, J. C. Corley

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Comparing the effectiveness of different exercise interventions on quality of life in stroke patients: a randomized controlled network meta-analysis by Liqun Jiang, Huimin Ding, Qishuai Ma, Shang Gao, Xinxin Zhang, Buongo Chun

“…Studies were selected based on the PICOS criteria, including RCTs on stroke and exercise. …”
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Variabilidad de la temperatura de superficies en el NW de la provincia de Neuquén a partir de informción satelital. by Marisa Gloria Cogliati, Mariana Suárez

“…Se observa la dependencia de las isotermas con la altura, alcanzando los menores valores de temperatura de superficie en los picos. Esta metodología permitiría incorporar información cuya escala consideraría con mayor detalle que en escala sinóptica de la temperatura de superficie de píxeles de aproximadamente 1 km2. …”
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Modelamiento del proceso de carbonatación del hormigón (UR-CORE), con datos de conversión fraccional obtenidos a través de experimentos de difracción de neutrones monitoreados in-s... by Marta Castellote, Carmen Andrade

“…La evolución de la intensidad de los picos correspondientes a cada una de las fases involucradas ha proporcionado datos de conversión fraccional en tiempo real, lo que ha posibilitado una aproximación cinética al fenómeno de la carbonatación y el desarrollo del modelo UR-CORE, basado en los principios de los sistemas de "núcleo sin reaccionar", típicos de los procesos en ingeniería química.…”
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Coeficientes de rigidez de membrana para la modelación de mampostería en edificaciones de hormigón armado by Oscar Alfredo Cevallos Velásquez, Diego Hidalgo, Washington Solís, Henry Fabián Cayambe Yanchaguano

“…Los resultados obtenidos con ambos enfoques de modelado fueron comparados y ajustados iterativamente y muestran picos en porcentajes de abertura del 5% y del 25%. …”
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Determining AI-Based Learning Adoption Model for Students in Entrepreneurship Education: A Design Thinking Approach by Cep Abdul Baasith Wahpiyudin, Sabda Alam Muhammadan, Riska Amalia, Adelia Chrisanta, Asep Taryana

“…The qualitative aspect involved a SCAMPER analysis within the design thinking framework to explore AI integration in entrepreneurship education. The PICOS framework was applied to explore the factors influencing AI adoption in higher education comprehensively. …”
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A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Biomedical Mg Alloy and Surface Coatings in Orthopedic Application by XinYue Lu, HongXin Cai, Yu Ru Li, Xinru Zheng, Jiahao Yun, Wenhui Li, XiaoYu Geng, Jae-Sung Kwon, Heng Bo Jiang

“…This systematic review and network meta-analysis compared the influence of different conversion coatings on bone repair, material properties, and systemic host response in orthopedic applications. Using the PICOS model, the inclusion criteria for biodegradable magnesium and its alloys were determined for in vivo studies. …”
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Prediction of early postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma by habitat analysis based on different sequence of contrast-enhanced CT by Yubo Zhang, Yubo Zhang, Hongyan Ma, Peng Lei, Zhiyuan Li, Zhao Yan, Xinqing Wang

“…AimTo develop a habitat imaging method for preoperative prediction of early postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted to collect data on 344 patients who underwent liver resection for HCC. …”
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Ghostly (re)visions: Embodying the Indian Caribbean churile by Christopher L. Ballengee

“…In Indian Caribbean folklore, a churile is the spirit of a woman who has died while pregnant or during childbirth. She is a ‘jumbie’ in limbo between the natural and supernatural realms. …”
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Knowledge about diabetes in Malmö prior to initiation of “Cities Changing Diabetes” by Magdalena Annersten Gershater, Margareta Rämgård, Cecilia Nagorny Holmberg, Mathias Grahn, Slobodan Zdravkovic

“…AimTo identify existing public knowledge regarding diabetes and diabetes-related services offered to persons living with diabetes in the City of Malmö.MethodsA literature review of City of Malmö’s website, public statistics, School health documentation, job databases, education programs, local newspaper, Swedish National Diabetes Register, and PubMed was performed in 2020.ResultsWe identified political decisions about diabetes nurses in home care, financing a project about diabetes complications, and funding support in schools for designated children. …”
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Optimal voltage and frequency control strategy for renewable-dominated deregulated power network by Vineet Kumar, Sumit Sharma, Vineet Kumar, Sachin Sharma, Ark Dev

“…This study proposes a coordinated control strategy for voltage and frequency in a deregulated power system comprising six Generation Companies (GENCOs) and six Distribution Companies (DISCOs). The system integrates thermal, diesel, wind, solar photovoltaic (PV), and hydroelectric sources. …”
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Setting Them Up To Fail by David Allan

“…The paper argues that advanced forms of vocational learning at key stage 4 are leading to over-skilling and educational limbo for many young people. Questionnaire data was obtained from 109 participants in total. …”
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Rugose spiraling whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) by Vivek Kumar, Cindy L. McKenzie, Catharine Mannion, Ian Stocks, Trevor Smith, Lance S. Osborne

“… A new addition on the list of whitefly species found in Florida, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin, was originally called the gumbo limbo spiraling whitefly, but is now named the rugose spiraling whitefly. …”
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Rugose spiraling whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) by Vivek Kumar, Cindy L. McKenzie, Catharine Mannion, Ian Stocks, Trevor Smith, Lance S. Osborne

“… A new addition on the list of whitefly species found in Florida, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin, was originally called the gumbo limbo spiraling whitefly, but is now named the rugose spiraling whitefly. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, Motivations, Expectations, and Systemic Factors Regarding Antimicrobial Use Amongst Community Members Seeking Care at the Primary Healthcare Level: A Scoping... by Nishana Ramdas, Johanna C. Meyer, Natalie Schellack, Brian Godman, Eunice Turawa, Stephen M. Campbell

“…The Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Study Design (PICOS) framework guided study selection, which focused on community members seeking care in PHC in LMICs. …”
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Risk factors for renal insufficiency and survival implications after radical nephrectomy and thrombectomy in renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus: a systematic review by Zhigao Huang, Zhuo Liu, Lin Zhuo, Xin Ma, Zhenbin Jiang, Kewei Chen, Jiyuan Chen, Yuxuan Li, Guoliang Wang, Xiaojun Tian, Hongxian Zhang, Lei Liu, Lulin Ma, Kai Hong, Shudong Zhang

“…After screening, eleven articles and abstracted fully compatible with the PICOS were included in this systematic review. The study was registered with PROSPERO, CRD42024516596. …”
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Effects of active video games on mental health among college students: a systematic review by Yue Zhao, Kim Geok Soh, Hazizi bin Abu Saad, Wenchao Rong, Cong Liu, Xinzhi Wang

“…Inclusion and exclusion criteria were developed based on the PICOS principles. A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines, and compliant studies using randomised controlled trial design (RCT) were included. …”
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