Frequency and treatment of venous thromboembolic events in patients with space-occupying brain infarction and decompressive craniectomy by Dominik Michalski, Dirk Lindner, Alhuda Dabbagh, Janine Mielke, Katja S Mühlberg, Karl Titus Hoffmann, Charlotte Huber, Johann Otto Pelz

“…Introduction Venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) like deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism are frequent complications in (neuro) critical ill patients. Anticoagulation for VTE after space-occupying brain infarction is a therapeutic dilemma. …”
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The convergence of health system resources and health outcome in Central Europe and the Baltic region by Shailender Singh, Chitra Krishnan, Nishant Kumar, Supriya Lamba Sahdev

“…Health system resources have increased comparatively higher in Central Europe and the Baltic region relative to the Euro Area and the OECD countries. This study investigates the tendency for health system resources and health outcomes to converge for the countries of Central Europe and the Baltic region from 2000 to 2019. …”
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Construcción del marco insumo producto de Sonora 2013 by Mario Alberto Mendoza-Sánchez

“…Metodología: La construcción deriva los cuadros de oferta y utilización regional (COUR) por medio de coeficientes de regionalización que se obtienen de una base de información regional (BIR) y el método SUT-EURO; luego, se transforman los COUR en la matriz de insumo-producto regional (MIPR) a partir el modelo D de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU).Resultados: Éstos muestran consistencia estadística con los datos regionales del Sistema de Cuentas Nacionales (SCN), además, el procedimiento plantea una alternativa al problema de información limitada, puesto que aprovecha más estadísticas disponibles que proporcionan mayor precisión y sentido regional. …”
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Access to water and sanitation among people with disabilities: results from cross-sectional surveys in Bangladesh, Cameroon, India and Malawi by Islay Mactaggart, Hannah Kuper, Sarah Polack, Mahfuzar Rahman, Wolf-Peter Schmidt, Kristof Bostoen, Joseph Chunga, Lisa Danquah, Amal Krishna Halder, Saira Parveen Jolly, Marielle Snel, Adam Biran

“…Further programmatic work is needed to ensure WASH facilities are inclusive of people with disabilities.…”
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Comprehensive Overview - Outcomes and Challenges of Bariatric Surgery - Physical, Psychological and Nutritional Considerations by Katarzyna Doman, Dawid Komada, Kamil Hermanowicz, Daria Oleksy, Agnieszka Najdek, Urszula Kaczmarska, Aleksandra Woźniak, Marcin Mycyk, Julia Nowak, Michał Jakub Cioch

“…It emphasizes the importance of holistic patient care, considering both physical outcomes and mental health post-surgery, to ensure long-term success. Materials and methods The article is a result of the review of the scientific literature searched by keywords “bariatric surgery”, “negative outcomes”, “obesity’’ available in Pubmed database. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of peripheral dose in electron beam therapy with a Varian TrueBeam Linac by Kapil Dev Maharaj, Mahsheed Sabet, Joshua Dass, Mounir Ibrahim, Talat Mahmood, Pejman Rowshanfarzad

“…It is important to note the impact on healthy tissues beyond the treatment area to ensure patient safety and prevent the long-term side effects of treatment. …”
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Validity, Agreement and Reliability of the ForceFrame Dynamometer in Patients with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury by Kamilla Arp, Thomas Frydendal, Troels Kjeldsen, Ulrik Dalgas, Signe Timm, Bjarke Viberg, Kim Ingwersen, Claus Varnum

“…Therefore, it is essential that clinicians and healthcare providers use valid and reliable measures to assess knee muscle strength to ensure a safe return to sport. # Purpose To evaluate the reliability (test-retest reliability, inter-tester reliability and test-retest agreement) and validity (concurrent validity, convergent validity and ForceFrame (FF) vs. isokinetic dynamometer (ID) agreement) of the ForceFrame (FF) dynamometer during isometric testing of the knee extensors and flexors…”
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Structured lactation support for mothers of very low birthweight preterm infants and establishment of human donor milk banks in German NICUs (Neo-MILK): protocol for a hybrid type... by Angela Kribs, Nicole Ernstmann, Nadine Scholten, Martin Hellmich, Antje Hammer, Eva Mildenberger, Andreas Müller, Dirk Horenkamp-Sonntag, Juliane Köberlein-Neu, Tim Ohnhäuser, Katja Matthias, Jens Ulrich Rüffer, Nicola Gabriela Dymek, Julia Jaschke, Anna Katharina Stirner, Isabella Schwab, Daniel Wiesen, Till Dresbach, Friederike Eyssel, Katharina Lugani, Anne Sunder-Plaßmann, Melanie Klein, Christoph Rupprecht

“…This protocol describes the design of a study evaluating the effectiveness, implementation and economic aspects of an intervention, which aims to ensure access to MOM or HDM for VLBW infants from the first day of life in German neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).Methods and analysis The hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation cluster-randomised controlled trial, using a stepped-wedge design, will be conducted in 15 level I and level II NICUs across Germany over 26 months. …”
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Identifying Organizational Factors and Components Influencing Customer Experience Management Maturity: A Meta-synthesis Approach by Payam Mardazad Navi, Kambiz Heidarzadeh Hanzaee, Seyyed Buik Mohammadi, Mohsen Khoon Siavash

“…As a potent approach, it requires dedicated governance and processes to ensure success and institutionalize it throughout the organization. …”
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Penerapan Agent-Based Simulation dalam Memprediksi Penggunaan Berkelanjutan Sistem ERP by Afrin Fauzya Rizana, Fadillah Ramadhan

“…Even though, the greatest challenge in ERP implementation is on how to ensure that ERP system users use ERP continuously. …”
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The ground beneath our feet: A critical reflection on 135 years of landscape evolution models for southern Africa by Rivoningo Khosa, Vela Mbele, Kelly Kirsten, Robyn Pickering

“…As scientists, we should also re-evaluate the terminology used in scientific dialogue to ensure it accurately reflects evolving perspectives. …”
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Leadership Competencies in Turbulent Environments (A Meta-synthesis Study) by Javad Pourkarimi, Mahsa Azizi

“…Overall, from the 27 reviewed studies, one main theme, 5 primary themes (areas of competence), and 18 sub-components related to competence were identified. Conclusion To ensure the quality of the research, the analysis and interpretation of the documents were conducted with high accuracy and thorough documentation. …”
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Mapping and Summarizing the Research on AI Systems for Automating Medical History Taking and Triage: Scoping Review by Elin Siira, Hanna Johansson, Jens Nygren

“…A detailed protocol was established before the review to ensure methodological rigor. ResultsA total of 1248 research publications were identified and screened. …”
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Understanding stakeholder views of the use of digital therapeutic interventions within children and young people’s mental health services by Brioney Gee, Brioney Gee, Tim Clarke, Tim Clarke, Jess Garner, Bonnie Teague, Bonnie Teague, Georgianna Coote, Aoife Dunne, Rachel McGuire, Andrew Laphan, Manjul Rathee, Jon Wilson, Jon Wilson

“…Actions perceived to facilitate more effective implementation included: a) co-producing interventions, commissioning decisions and implementation plans with children and parents/carers, b) enhancing national guidance and local leadership, c) integration of digital offers within existing clinical pathways, and d) efforts to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.DiscussionDigital therapeutic interventions offer a promising solution to the challenge of improving access to mental health support for children and young people. …”
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Characteristics of Land Use Change and Evaluation of Ecological Sensitivity in Chongqing by XIE Xianjian, GOU Qiantao, WU Han

“…[Objective] Chongqing, as the economic center of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in China and a barrier to ensure ecological security in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, is a typical ecological functional and fragile area in China. …”
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Insecticidas con posibilidad de registro en cereza en Argentina y sus implicancias para la exportación de frutas frescas by Liliana CICHON, Liliana ARAQUE, S. GARRIDO, J. LAGO, N. CUELLO

“…El ciclo productivo del cultivo de cerezos es corto y la plaga afecta los frutos desde el envero hasta el final de la cosecha, por esta razón el conocimiento de la declinación de los insecticidas eficaces para su control debe ser muy preciso. …”
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Validation of a data-driven motion-compensated PET brain image reconstruction algorithm in clinical patients using four radiotracers by Ole L. Munk, Anders B. Rodell, Patricia B. Danielsen, Josefine R. Madsen, Mie T. Sørensen, Niels Okkels, Jacob Horsager, Katrine B. Andersen, Per Borghammer, Joel Aanerud, Judson Jones, Inki Hong, Sven Zuehlsdorff

“…Abstract Purpose Patients with dementia symptoms often struggle to limit movements during PET examinations, necessitating motion compensation in brain PET imaging to ensure the high image quality needed for diagnostic accuracy. …”
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Identifying the Dimensions and Consequences of Digital Customer Experience: A Phenomenological Study by Fatemeh Eslahi, Seyed Mohammad Reza Mirahmadi, Mojtaba Aghajani

“…Throughout this process, the data were continuously reviewed and refined to ensure thorough analysis. FindingsA total of 705 codes were extracted after the data were analyzed. …”
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REVIEW OF THE EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE OF AIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE ROLE OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MODERNISATION OF THIS PROCESS by Іnna Honcharuk, Dina Tokarchuk

“…The relevance of the study is due to the need to adapt the agro-industrial complex (AIC) to modern challenges, in particular environmental and economic, to ensure its sustainable development. Studying the European experience of AIC development and the introduction of green technologies opens up opportunities for modernising the industry and increasing its efficiency in the face of global change. …”
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Enhanced antitumor activity of combined hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy with Lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis by Lingling Zhao, Cheng Xu, Jiewen Deng, Yang Ni

“…This meta-analysis aims to assess whether the integration of HAIC with lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors (referred to as the HAIC-L-P group) leads to better treatment effectiveness and security compared to lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors alone (L-P group) in uHCC.MethodsAn exhaustive search of the literature was conducted, including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Web of Science, from the start of each database until September 2024, to ensure a thorough and up-to-date compilation of relevant studies. …”
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