6th World Research Articles

Abstracts of the 19th World Congress of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 2023.

Abstracts of the 19th World Congress of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 2023.

Pulsed Electric Fields in Oncology: A Snapshot of Current Clinical Practices and Research Directions from the 4th World Congress of Electroporation.

The 4th World Congress of Electroporation (Copenhagen, 9-13 October 2022) provided a unique opportunity to convene leading experts in pulsed electric fields (PEF). PEF-based therapies harness electric fields to produce therapeutically useful effects on cancers and represent a valuable option for a variety of patients. As such, irreversible electroporation (IRE), gene electrotransfer (GET), electrochemotherapy (ECT), calcium electroporation (Ca-EP), and tumour-treating fields (TTF) are on the rise. Still, their full therapeutic potential remains underappreciated, and the field faces fragmentation, as shown by parallel maturation and differences in the stages of development and regulatory approval worldwide. This narrative review provides a glimpse of PEF-based techniques, including key mechanisms, clinical indications, and advances in therapy; finally, it offers insights into current research directions. By highlighting a common ground, the authors aim to break silos, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and pave the way to novel possibilities for intervention. Intriguingly, beyond their peculiar mechanism of action, PEF-based therapies share technical interconnections and multifaceted biological effects (e.g., vascular, immunological) worth exploiting in combinatorial strategies.

Building a network for British Overseas Territories and remote/rural probation provisions – a legacy of the 5th World Congress on Probation and Parole

Building a network for British Overseas Territories and remote/rural probation provisions – a legacy of the 5th World Congress on Probation and Parole

Inter-rater concordance of basal cell carcinoma subtypes: influences on reporting format and opportunities for further classification modifications

Diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) higher risk subtypes influences management strategies because of their propensity to recur locally. Subtyping is prone to inter-observer variability, and subtyping definitions are inconsistently applied. This study sought to compare the interobserver reproducibility of individual BCC subtypes using the 4th edition World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Skin Tumours (CoST) definitions, with classification into lower and higher risk histological subtype groups. Ninety-one BCC cases were rated by seven pathologists, noting the presence of BCC subtype(s), and providing a higher or lower risk subtype grouping per case. Raters were provided with definitions as per the 4th edition WHO CoST for 10 listed BCC subtypes. Surgical specimen type was noted. Subgroup analysis was performed to exclude cases when the tumour deep front was not well visualised, or there was tangential sectioning (n= 6). Light's kappa was used to assess inter-rater reliability. From the total group (n= 91), five BCC subtypes showed a sufficient number of ratings for computing a κ statistic. From these five subtypes, superficial subtype showed substantial inter-rater agreement (κ= 0.64), and the other four subtypes showed moderate inter-rater agreement [nodular (κ= 0.45), sclerosing/morphoeic (κ= 0.45), infiltrating (κ= 0.49) and micronodular (κ= 0.57)]. Two-tiered rating into either higher or lower risk subtype showed substantial inter-rater agreement (κ= 0.72). Our results suggest a need to more precisely define BCC subtypes. We suggest reporting BCC subtype using a two-tiered risk grouping, followed by specific subtypes present. Further studies examining the inter-rater reliability of less common BCC subtypes are required.

RETRACTED ARTICLE: ABSTRACTS

Statement of Retraction We, the Editors and Publisher of Brain Injury have retracted the following article: s. (2023). Brain Injury, 37(8), 758–1039. doi: 10.1080/02699052.2023.2194723 This group of abstracts from the 14th World Congress on Brain Injury was mistakenly published as a duplicate of the same set of abstracts in Brain Injury, 37, Supplement 1 (2023). We have been informed in our decision-making by our policy on publishing ethics and integrity and the COPE guidelines on retractions. The retracted article will remain online to maintain the scholarly record, but it will be digitally watermarked on each page as “Retracted”.

Wetland Restoration Dilemma in Uganda: Investigation of Alternative Livelihood Options for Restoring Limoto Wetland in Eastern Uganda

Purpose: Motion 145 adopted by the 5th IUCN World Conservation Congress in 2012, called for an evaluation of alternative livelihood programs' contributions to biodiversity conservation. And since then, alternative livelihood opportunities are employed globally as a way to protect biodiversity, notably for wetlands. This study aims to advance the evaluation of alternative livelihood options' effects on biodiversity. The objective of the study is to describe the effectiveness of alternative livelihood options in the restoration of the Limoto wetland. 
 Methodology: A cross-sectional research design was adopted. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and interviews. FGDs were conducted with five groups of beneficiaries of livelihoods options. Interviews were carried out with seven key informants who were considered to be knowledgeable about the wetland restoration alternative livelihood options. These included village local council chairpersons from communities near the wetland, opinion leaders, district natural resources officers, IUCN Representative, NEMA official and wetland department.
 Findings: The study revealed that the livelihood options initiated for Limoto wetland restoration were ineffective and unsustainable. While, the study further revealed that the wetland restoration program had led to food shortages due to loss of wetland farmland. The study findings showed that re-encroachment was substantially due to a lack of perceived relevance and dissatisfaction with the alternative livelihood options.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study concludes that wetland re-encroachment is caused by the beneficiaries’ dissatisfaction of the alternative livelihood options introduced. Therefore, the study recommends the alternative livelihood options be determined using a co-creating design, where the communities are involved and this is in accordance with National Environment Act No.5, 2019 Uganda.

Identification of prophylaxis and treatment for hospitalized patients associated with venous thromboembolism.

Identification of prophylaxis and treatment for hospitalized patients associated with venous thromboembolism.

Measuring The Competitiveness of Footwear in The Global Market: A Comparison Study of Indonesia and Cambodia

This study aims to compare the competitiveness of Indonesian and Cambodian footwear in the global market. Indonesia’s export value increased over the year, but in 2019 it significantly decreased. The footwear industry has grown negatively since 2019, and during the pandemic, the growth rate is -8.76%. In contrast, since 2019, Cambodia has become the 10th world's footwear exporter. It is undoubtedly a threat to Indonesia, so it is necessary to make various strategies to increase Indonesia's competitiveness. Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Export Dynamic Product (EPD) methods measure the competitive position. This study uses secondary data in the form of annual export from 2011 to 2020. The results show that Indonesia has a comparative advantage over the world but is moderate, with an RCA value of 3.81. Cambodia has more competitively than Indonesia, with an RCA index of 8.22. Even though in 2020 it experienced negative growth, Indonesia's footwear both comparatively and competitively increased. The RCA index value increases and the EPD is in the best position, "the rising star". Indonesian products have high market attractiveness and market share in the global.

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Solar RRLVolume 7, Issue 8 2370082 MastheadFree Access Masthead First published: 28 April 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/solr.202370082AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL No abstract is available for this article. Volume7, Issue8Special Issue: 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy ConversionApril 20232370082 RelatedInformation

Professor Matilde Leonardi, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Besta, Milan, Italy: Adapted Interview from the 12th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation (WCNR), Vienna, 2022.

Professor Matilde Leonardi, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Besta, Milan, Italy: Adapted Interview from the 12th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation (WCNR), Vienna, 2022.

Successful removal of heavy metals and environmental toxins using modern Mayr chelating detoxication in a patient: a model for prefertility treatment screening

Introduction: Heavy metals are naturally existing constituents of the earth that have a high specific density (above 5 g/cm3) and atomic weights (>40.4 Da). Once taken into the body, heavy metals are distributed in the blood and deposited in tissues. The contamination chain follows a cyclic order: from industry, to the atmosphere, soil, water, and foods, then humans. At Martlife detox clinic, a comprehensive treatment plan based on the Mayr method of detoxification designed for the removal of heavy metals is available. To begin with, a bio-energetic test which reveals the types of heavy metals present in the patient’s body is conducted. Thereafter, therapies targeted at extracting the heavy metals and neutralizing their effect on the reproductive organs are commenced. Methods: Patient A underwent a metal toxicity test using urine samples at Genova Diagnostics laboratory in the United States. Patient A afterward underwent a bioenergetics test followed by a detoxification plan during the following month at the Martlife Detox Clinic. We performed a repeat test after detoxication at the Genova Diagnostics laboratory to know the outcome of the detoxication. Results: Genova Diagnostics laboratory’s first metal toxicity test revealed significantly high values of copper, manganese, vanadium, rubidium, gadolinium, and cesium. It also revealed similar outcomes with the bioenergetics testing before the detoxication process began at Martlife Detox Clinic. The repeat test showed that the detoxication process was successful. Conclusion(s): Our findings conclude that the modern Mayr method effectively reduces toxic levels of heavy metals. The bioenergetics test, which is less invasive, cheaper, and faster than the urine test, can also be used to check for toxins in the body.

Message from the Editor in Chief

Dear Reader,
 
 It is with great pleasure that we present to you the Selected Papers of the 15th World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES-2023), Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023), New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences, which took place online between February 03-05 2023, at the base of Near East University, Cyprus. This publication aims to present selected topics in educational sciences that reflect the current situation of education around the globe.
 After a thorough double-blind review process, it was deemed appropriate to publish seven original papers. Indeed, there were more than 30 full papers available, but this year we were very meticulous in their publication.
 We trust that the goal for this publication was realized, and as such, we would like to thank all the contributors and the publishing team for their immense contribution to this publication.
 
 Have a great time reading!
 
 Best Regards
 Ana Carvalho Campina
 Guest editor
 Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal
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Dr. Michael H. Thaut, Ph.D., Professor of Music at the University of Toronto, Canada: Adapted Interview from the 12th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation (WCNR), Vienna, 2022.

Dr. Michael H. Thaut, Ph.D., Professor of Music at the University of Toronto, Canada: Adapted Interview from the 12th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation (WCNR), Vienna, 2022.

4th World Media Lab

4th World Media Lab

The 12th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production （WCGALP2022）に参加して

著者らは2022年7月4日から8日にかけてオランダ・ロッテルダムにて開催されたWCGALP2022大会に日本からオンライン参加・発表した．本稿では，WCGALPおよび本大会の様子について簡単に紹介したい．

Invitation to the 6th World Landslide Forum (WLF6)

Invitation to the 6th World Landslide Forum (WLF6)

Crónicas: Oktay Guvemli: 12th World Congress of Accounting Historians. Proceedings and evaluation of the results of the congress

Oktay Guvemli: 12th World Congress of Accounting Historians. Proceedings and evaluation of the results of the congress

Physiological predictors of resting pulmonary hypertension associated with COPD: a retrospective analysis

BackgroundResting pulmonary hypertension (PH) is not uncommon in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the current study, we aimed to identify physiological predictors of resting PH in patients with COPD.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed data derived from right heart catheterization in sixty-nine stable patients with COPD. Patients were categorized into COPD-PH (n = 33) and COPD-non-PH (n = 36), based on the “6th World Symposium on PH.”ResultsDemographics, forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), lung volumes, cardiac output, and cardiac index were similar between groups, yet COPD-PH had greater pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and lower resting PaO2 (P < 0.05). The proportion of COPD-PH patients did not differ across the range of FEV1 (χ2 = 3.01, P = 0.22). No correlations were found between PVR and the degree of airflow obstruction or resting hyperinflation. Resting PaO2 was the only predictor of both pulmonary artery pressure and PVR.ConclusionsIncreased PVR, in response to arterial hypoxemia or directly induced by tobacco smoking, is likely the key factor that led to resting PH in the current sample of patients with moderate-severe COPD, regardless of the degree of airflow limitation or resting hyperinflation.

Professor Michael Barnes, Honorary Professor of Neurological Rehabilitation, University of Newcastle, U.K.: Adapted Interview from the 12th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation (WCNR), Vienna, 2022.

Professor Michael Barnes, Honorary Professor of Neurological Rehabilitation, University of Newcastle, U.K.: Adapted Interview from the 12th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation (WCNR), Vienna, 2022.

Large Rivers Hydrology And Sediment Transport

This paper provides a short overview of the large river research topics discussed during the 4th World’s Large Rivers Conference and submitted to the Geography Environment Sustainability special issue. The various aspects of hydrology, sediment transport and river morphology issues are presented based on case studies from Eurasia and Africa.