A classification scheme of active faults in engineering. by Qingyun Zhou, Suge He, Zhenyu Zou

“…This study is still quite preliminary, and there are many issues that need further study.…”
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Impact of Aluminium Chloride (AlCl₃) on Brain Function: A Review of Neurotoxic Mechanisms and Implications for Alzheimer's Disease by Amtul Rahman, Zeenath Banu

“…This review emphasizes the need for further research into AlCl3's neurotoxic mechanisms to clarify its role in AD and other neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Perceptions of healthcare workers in high-risk areas of a Singapore hospital during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study by Phui-Sze Angie Au-Yong, Wee-Ming Peh, Frederick Hong-Xiang Koh, Li-Ming Teo, Siok-Peng Ng, Alina Li-Na Tan, Aven Shan-Hua Ng, Min-Hoe Chew

“…Female gender, nursing occupation and duration of service <10 years were significantly associated with increased fear of contracting COVID-19, less control over occupational exposure and lower perceived need to care for COVID-19 patients. Having young children at home did not significantly affect these perceptions. …”
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Sustainability Reporting and Assurance: A New Challenge for the Audit Profession in Europe by Darko DACHEVSKI, Barry ACKERS

“…However, the study underscores the need for further research to assess the impact of such regulations on the professional market for sustainability reporting and assurance. …”
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A systematic review of exposure to toxic elements and neurocognitive development in children by Tingyi Guo, Moslem Lari Najafi, Junmei Zhang

“…Despite the limitations of the existing literature, including study design constraints and geographic disparities, the findings highlight the need for continued research to better understand the impact of PTEs on neurocognitive development in children. …”
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EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: STUDENTS' EXPERIENCES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS by Norbert Annuš

“…Our conclusions point to the need for educators to implement these software in their pedagogical practice whenever possible when shaping future teaching methods. …”
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Biomarker panel for early detection of uterine cancer by Nemali Deepthi Deepthi Priya, NANDA KUMAR K V, DEVARAJAPPAGARI BINDU, KASIREDDY LIKHITHA, MEKALA SIVA CHARANI

“…As endometrial cancer becomes more prominent, the need to develop and characterize biomarkers for early-stage diagnosis and the treatment. …”
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Mechanisms of T-cell Depletion in Tumors and Advances in Clinical Research by Xiangfei Su, Mi Zhang, Hong Zhu, Jingwen Cai, Zhen Wang, Yuewei Xu, Li Wang, Chen Shen, Ming Cai

“…This review provided an overview of the mechanisms underlying T-cell depletion in tumors and discussed recent advances in clinical research related to T-cell immunotherapy for tumors. It highlighted the need for in-depth studies on key issues such as indications, dosage, and sequencing of combined therapeutic strategies tailored to different patients and tumor types, providing practical guidance for individualized treatment. …”
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Creativity in children’s speech development: a case study of Persian speaking children by Samad Mirza Suzani

“…The findings of this study chiefly support Clark's (1981) argument that creativity in children's speech results from the need of finding an acceptable word to fill a gap in the lexicon. …”
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Use of Healthcare Claims Data to Generate Real-World Evidence on Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: Practical Considerations for Research by Nicole Stamas, Tom Vincent, Kathryn Evans, Qian Li, Vanessa Danielson, Reginald Lassagne, Ariel Berger

“…**Results:** Our recommendations focus on considerations for the selection of an appropriate data source, development of a study timeline, exposure allotment (specifically, neuromodulation implantation for patients with DRE), and ascertainment of relevant outcomes. **Conclusions:** The need for RWE to inform healthcare decisions has never been greater and continues to grow in importance to regulators, payers, physicians, and other key stakeholders. …”
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The effect of an information brochure on patients undergoing cardiac catheterization on their anxiety, knowledge and fear: A randomized controlled study. by Maria Malliarou, Vasiliki Pappa, Iokasti Papathanasiou, Ilias Andreanidis, Athanasios Nikolentzos, Ioannis Apostolakis, Pavlos Sarafis

“…# Introduction Patients who undergo coronary angiography experience a rather stressful situation. They need information about this invasive procedure which most of the times find either from the internet, their referring physicians, acquaintances or friends with past experience of an invasive procedure…”
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Effect of cryotherapy, laser therapy and intraligamentary dexamethasone injection on post-treatment pain after single visit RCT–A double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled tria... by Dr Sana Fatima, Dr Sonali Taneja, Dr Vivek Aggarwal, Dr Akriti Dheer, Dr Punya Taneja

“…Intergroup pain intensity was tested by using the Kruskal-Wallis test. The need for painkillers between groups was analyzed using Chi-square test. …”
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Mudharabah, musyarakah, financing risk, and performance of Islamic banks: Empirical evidence from Indonesia by Radhita Asfarina Annizar, Eddy Junarsin

“…For policymakers, these results highlight the need for regulatory frameworks that encourage optimum thresholds of mudharabah financing to mitigate risk while spurring performance. …”
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THE ANALYSIS OF THE KEY DRIVERS AND BARRIERS OF CLOUD MIGRATION IN COMPANIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Kasim Tatić, Zijad Džafić, Mahir Haračić, Merima Haračić

“…Practical application of any technology and innovation produces distinct advantages and risks that need to be carefully analyzed, identified, and managed within the company. …”
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The Assessment of the Green Development of the Tobacco Industry Using a Multicriteria Method by Giedrė Lapinskiene, Martynas Blazaitis, Dainora Gedvilaite, Neringa Slavinskaite

“…The article advances a more comprehensive view towards the evaluation of green criteria that are significant for the whole industry, seeking to highlight the need to think holistically. According to the views of experts, the most significant sub-criteria for the green development of the tobacco industry are increasing energy efficiency; safeguarding against hazardous wastewater in the environment; reducing the content of hazardous materials used in products; improving air, land, and water quality where economic activity takes place; sustainable forest management; eco-design, especially for efficient material use, biodegradability, and recyclability; and collaboration with suppliers. …”
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Challenges and opportunities in pediatric surgery training in Germany: a view from the trenches by Sabine Drossard, Louisa Schuffert

“…To address these issues, there is a need for enhanced oversight, standardized curricula, more surgical exposure and improved collaboration among training institutions.…”
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Geopolymers in nuclear waste storage and immobilization: mechanisms, applications, and challenges by M. Houhou, N. Leklou, H. Ranaivomanana, JD. Penot, S. de Barros

“…Abstract According to the latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), nuclear facilities generate over 30 tons of high-level radioactive waste and 300,000 tons of medium-level waste annually, highlighting the need for secure immobilization methods to safeguard environmental and public health. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of prominent topics in global scientific production on sustainable development goals in Scopus (2013–2022) by Mario E. Diaz-Barrera, Crayla Alfaro-Aucca, Josmel Pacheco-Mendoza, Moisés Moreno-Albarrán, Edgard Fernando Pacheco-Luza, Carlos Enrique Rengifo Chunga

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An intriguing convergence between metaverse and sustainable human resource management by Aanyaa Chaudhary, Sonal Khandelwal, Pankaj Deshpande, Poonam Panjabi

“…This study is motivated by the need to map the scholarly landscape of this intersection. …”
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Propionate metabolism in Desulfurella acetivorans by Eugenio Pettinato, Thomas M. Steiner, Eric A. Cassens, Thomas Geisberger, Christian Seitz, Simone König, Wolfgang Eisenreich, Ivan A. Berg

“…These results highlight the uncertainty of genomic predictions in the analysis of microbial metabolic pathways and the need for their experimental confirmation.…”
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