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WP1.2 - Does intraoperative urinary catheterisation decrease postoperative urinary retention after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Aims To evaluate comparative outcomes of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with and without use of intraoperative urinary catheterisation. Methods A systematic search of MEDLINE, CENTRAL and Web of Science and bibliographic reference lists were conducted. All comparative studies evaluating outcomes of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with and without use of intraoperative urinary catheterisation were included and their risk of bias were assessed using their risk of bias were assessed using ROBINS-I tool. Postoperative urinary retention was analysed as the primary outcome parameter and an odds ratio (OR) was determined using Random-effects modelling. Results We included 6 comparative studies reporting a total of 8,675 patients who underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with (n=3,318) and without (n=5,357) use of intraoperative urinary catheterisation. There was no significant difference in postoperative urinary retention between the two groups (4.3% versus 3.7%, OR 0.93; 95% CI 0.55-1.58, p=0.80). There was significant heterogeneity among the included studies (I2: 75%, p=0.001). Results of sensitivity analyses were consistent with the results of the main analysis. Conclusions Meta-analysis of best available evidence (level 2a) demonstrated that use of intraoperative urinary catheter has no advantage in prevention of postoperative urinary retention following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Future randomised controlled trials are required to control for confounding factors that increases the risk of urinary retention.

Impact of Donor Obesity on Graft and Recipient Survival Outcomes After Liver Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

The effect of donor body mass index (BMI) on liver transplantation (LT) outcomes remains unclear. A systematic search of the MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Web of Science, and bibliographic reference lists was conducted. All comparative studies evaluating the outcomes of LT in obese (BMI > 30 kg/m2) and nonobese donors (BMI < 30 kg/m2) were included, and their risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS-I assessment tool. Patient and graft survival, acute rejection, and graft failure requiring retransplantation were evaluated as outcome parameters. A random-effects model was used for outcome synthesis. We included 6 comparative studies reporting a total of 5071 liver transplant recipients from 708 obese and 4363 nonobese donors. There was no significant difference in 1-y (89.1% versus 84.0%, odds ratio [OR] 1.58; 95% CI 0.63-3.94, P = 0.33), 5-y (74.2%% versus 73.5%, OR 1.12; 95% CI 0.45-2.80, P = 0.81) graft survival, and 1-y (87.1% versus 90.3%, OR 0.71; 95% CI 0.43-1.15, P = 0.17) and 5-y (64.5% versus 71.6%, OR 0.71; 95% CI 0.49-1.05, P = 0.08) patient survival between 2 groups. Furthermore, recipients from obese and nonobese donors had a comparable risk of graft failure requiring retransplantation (OR 0.92; 95% CI 0.33-2.60, P = 0.88) or acute graft rejection (OR 0.70; 95% CI 0.45-1.11, P = 0.13). A meta-analysis of the best available evidence (level 2a) demonstrates that donor obesity does not seem to have a negative impact on graft or patient outcomes. The available studies might be subject to selection bias as the grafts from obese donors are usually subject to biopsy to exclude steatosis and the recipients usually belong to the low-risk group. Future research is needed to evaluate the impact of donors subgrouped by various higher BMI on graft and patient-related outcomes as well as to capture data of the discarded grafts from obese donors; hence, selection criteria for the grafts that could be used for transplantation from obese donors is identified.

Distribution of Lithuanian publications by J. Zavadzkis firm 1805-1864

J. Zavadzkis' firm—one of the largest printing, publishing, and distributing firms in Lithuania—was the most important enterprise in the publishing and trade of Lithuanian books in the 19th century. The extent of the Zavadzkis family's trade in Lithuanian books directly depended on the publishing activity of the firm. The passive publication of Lithuanian books in the period of 1805-1852 resulted in a minimal extent of Lithuanian books sold. It didn't reach 1% of book sales during the period described. The trade of Lithuanian books became very active in 1853-1864, during the years of intensive publishing of Lithuanian books, when one-third of all books printed at that time appeared from the firm. In addition to the bookshop in Vilnius, which had been in operation since 1805, a bookshop in Varniai was established in 1853. The bookshop in Varniai, being located in the center of Lithuanian democratic culture and the most Lithuanian and literate part of Lithuania, became a very important center for the distribution of Lithuanian books. The extent of trade at the bookshop in Varniai was larger than that in Vilnius. In 1853-1864, the bookshop in Vilnius sold about 16,000 copies of Lithuanian books, while 280,000 copies were sent to Varniai. There were 45 titles of books published by the Zavadzkis family. There were also publications by L. Ivinskis, S. Daukantas, M. Valančius, and M. Akelaitis. The number of Lithuanian book titles compared with titles in other languages was very small in both the Vilnius and Varniai bookshops due to second editions or large print runs. Customers acquired books in different ways; trade "by counter" was not very popular. Small traders engaged in commission trade often resold books to the main customers, who were peasants. Book sales particularly thrived at annual fairs in various towns and small towns across Lithuania. The fairs in Šiluva and Kalvarijos were particularly famous, and special shipments from the Vilnius bookshop were arranged for them. Other customers, such as office employees, doctors, teachers, chemists, and clergy from different regions, often subscribed to books and received them by mail. The customers of the bookshops were spread throughout Žemaičių and Vilnius dioceses. J. Zavadzkis' firm used book advertisements by making bibliographical lists of books and printing them on book covers or in separate publications. In 1858, the first trade bibliographical publication appeared in Greater Lithuania.

Evidence for motivational interviewing in educational settings among medical schools: a scoping review

BackgroundMotivational interviewing (MI) is a person-centred approach focused on empowering and motivating individuals for behavioural change. Medical students can utilize MI in patient education to engage with patients’ chronic health ailments and maladaptive behaviours. A current scoping review was conducted to 1) determine the types of MI (conventional, adapted, brief and group MI) education programs in medical schools, delivery modalities and teaching methods used; 2) classify educational outcomes on the basis of Kirkpatrick’s hierarchy; and 3) determine the key elements of MI education via the FRAMES (feedback, responsibility, advice, menu of options, empathy, self-efficacy) model.MethodsThis scoping review was conducted via the framework outlined by Arksey and O’Malley. Two online databases, CINAHL and MEDLINE Complete, were searched to identify MI interventions in medical education. Further articles were selected from bibliography lists and the Google Scholar search engine.ResultsFrom an initial yield of 2019 articles, 19 articles were included. First, there appears to be a bimodal distribution of most articles published between the two time periods of 2004--2008 and 2019--2023. Second, all the studies included in this review did not use conventional MI but instead utilized a variety of MI adaptation techniques. Third, most studies used face-to-face training in MI, whereas only one study used online delivery. Fourth, most studies have used a variety of interactive experiences to teach MI. Next, all studies reported outcomes at Kirkpatrick’s Level 2, but only 4 studies reported outcomes at Kirkpatrick’s Level 3. According to the FRAMES model, all studies (n=19; 100%) reported the elements of responsibility and advice. The element that was reported the least was self-efficacy (n = 12; 63.1%).ConclusionOur findings suggest that motivational interviewing can be taught effectively in medical schools via adaptations to MI and a variety of teaching approaches. However, there is a need for further research investigating standardized MI training across medical schools, the adequate dose for training in MI and the implementation of reflective practices. Future studies may benefit from exploring and better understanding the relationship between MI and self-efficacy in their MI interventions.

The Contribution of Modern Muslim Scholars and Institutions to Qurʾānic Manuscript Studies: A Preliminary Survey

The Idea of this paper is to document the contributions of contemporary Muslim scholars, Islamic institutions, and postgraduate students to the study of Qurʼān manuscripts through an initial bibliographic survey. The central question addresses the extent and scope of these contributions, examining whether there was any reluctance among Muslim scholars to engage in the study of Qurʼān manuscripts. The objectives of this paper is to provide a preliminary comprehensive overview of the efforts made by contemporary Muslim scholars and Islamic institutions in this domain. Furthermore, this study showcases the significant contributions of contemporary Muslim scholars and Islamic institutions to the study of Qurʼān manuscripts, highlighting their roles and any reservations they may have had regarding the analysis of ancient Qurʼān manuscripts. The paper also identifies key challenges in this field, including the scarcity of previous studies, limited bibliographic surveys, and the lack of dedicated Qurʼānic research centers in the Muslim world. In this paper, a statistical and analytical methodology was applied, the statistical-methodology was facilitated by a preliminary bibliographic list from the e-Ma’rifa Foundation, which included books, published articles in academic journals, conference papers, and university theses. Additional data were provided by the Tafsir Center for Quranic Studies. The findings reveal that contemporary Muslim scholars, postgraduate students, and Islamic institutions have made substantial contributions to the study of Qurʼān manuscripts, with no significant opposition to analytical studies in this area. Consequently, the authors recommend the establishment of specialized centers to conduct comprehensive studies on Qurʼān manuscripts across the Muslim world.

تداعيات الاختلاف بين المدارس الحديثية

When the disagreement occurred among the Fiqh schools in methodology and deduction, particularly between the school of Ahl Al-Hadith and the school of Ahl Al-Ra’y, it was important to examine and extrapolate the approach of each school in order to identify the points of agreement and disagreement between them. This research aims to identify Ahl Al-Hadith and the concept of Ahl Al-Hadith’s school, clarify the meaning of Ahl Al-Ra’y and the concept of Ahl Al-Ra’y’s school, deduce the methodology that each school adhered to and elucidate their contributions to the Sunnah and its sciences, and conduct a comparison between the two schools to highlight the points of agreement and disagreement between them. To this regard, I combine the inductive, analytical, and comparative approaches. The research is arranged into an introduction, three treatises, a conclusion, a list of bibliography and references. Then the research ends with several findings, including: Ahl Al-Hadith refers to those who have a close connection with the traditions (Athar) through seeking, collecting, understanding, memorizing, narrating, following, and acting accordingly, both outwardly and inwardly, and they possess the critical faculty and the fine discernment to distinguish between authentic and unauthentic narrations of the Prophet (PBUH). Meanwhile, Ahl Al-Ra’y refers to those who consider issues and engage in Ijtihad (Shariah-based-reasoning), and use analogical deduction (Qiyas) in matters of creed and Fiqh, whether their Ijtihad is reprehensible or praiseworthy. As for the recommendations, the most significant among them is the need to understand that disagreement among the four schools of Fiqh pertains to subsidiary matters, while they agree on the fundamental principles of issues.

Политическая эсхатология и французская революция: библиографический обзор

Eschatology is a religious doctrine about the coming end of the world and the coming of a new age. Beginning with the French Revolution, eschatology acquired a political content. This review article features a recommended bibliography of academic works about the French Revolution and other revolutions between 1768-1815. The bibliographical list is divided into thematical groups and contains the author’s commentaries thus allowing those interested in the topic to easily navigate through the suggested literature.

Using standards in publishing

Many researchers find it difficult to choose standards for their bibliographies and references. Therefore, the publishers often have to make the bibliographical descriptions over, depending on the entry purpose. In fact, two standards regulate the bibliography and references presentation today, which is the origin of concern of the authors, publishers, and librarians. The authors review the literature on this problem. They analyze the terminology and instructions on how to apply and draw the book bibliography up. They also discuss the terms “bibliographical list”, “bibliographical reference”, and cite several general recommendations and studies. Today, the changes in SIBID standards enable to separate clearly the two concepts that appear closely interconnected in the guides and dictionaries, i.e. what the bibliographical list and what the bibliographical reference is. The authors specify conditions for using bibliographical lists and references.

The use of Melody and Harmony Elements as Techniques in 20th Century Music

This publication is a descriptive-analytical study, Depends on qualitative method. Describes a specific phenomenon or event or thing, depending on the books and sources include examples, and analysis of those examples that are related to the innovations that occurred in the common materials (melody-harmony) used in the twentieth century, and how it was used as a new technique in music. The views of famous composers of the twentieth century are about the change in the definition of music. In their opinion and according to the definitions and materials available, today’s music expresses human feelings more broadly and appropriately, therefore, musical production is performed more profoundly. According to this new and contemporary view, the development of music is discussed and emphasizes how natural materials are used in their works freely, as well as how artistic studies and their goals are presented to humanity by finding new sound effects and how they are different from the past music. This study discusses (Polyphony), where many sounds are used simultaneously based on the standards of global western music, known as (Classical Music). This research includes Problem, Importance, and Objectives of the study in the first part. The second part is devoted to the definition, and information on several important topics, and discusses the most significant changes that have occurred in the twentieth century. The third section focuses on the elements of melody-harmony, presents the necessary information, the changes that have occurred in these elements, and includes analyses of the examples. This publication then concludes with a presentation of the results and a list of bibliographies.

732 Does Intraoperative Urinary Catheterisation Decrease Postoperative Urinary Retention After Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair? a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Aim To evaluate comparative outcomes of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with and without use of intraoperative urinary catheterisation. Method A systematic search of MEDLINE, CENTRAL and Web of Science and bibliographic reference lists were conducted. All comparative studies evaluating outcomes of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with and without use of intraoperative urinary catheterisation were included and their risk of bias were assessed using their risk of bias were assessed using ROBINS-I tool. Postoperative urinary retention was analysed as the primary outcome parameter and an odds ratio (OR) was determined using Random-effects modelling. Results We included 6 comparative studies reporting a total of 8,675 patients who underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with (n=3,318) and without (n=5,357) use of intraoperative urinary catheterisation. There was no significant difference in postoperative urinary retention between the two groups (4.3% versus 3.7%, OR 0.93; 95% CI 0.55-1.58, p=0.80). There was significant heterogeneity among the included studies (I2: 75%, p=0.001). Results of sensitivity analyses were consistent with the results of the main analysis. Conclusions Meta-analysis of best available evidence (level 2a) demonstrated that use of intraoperative urinary catheter has no advantage in prevention of postoperative urinary retention following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Future randomised controlled trials are required to control for confounding factors that increases the risk of urinary retention.

Європейський харіус (Thymallus thymallus Linnaeus, 1758). Тематична бібліографія

Purpose. Forming a thematic bibliographic list of English-language and Ukrainian-language publications, which highlight the issues of artificial breeding and cultivation of European grayling in Ukraine and abroad, the results of research into its population, ecological, genetic, physiological, biochemical, immunological and other characteristics. Methods. The complete and selective methods were applied in the process of the systematic search. The bibliographic core have been consisted of scientific publications in Ukrainian and English from the fund of the Institute of Fisheries NAAS Scientific Library, as well as resources available to its users. Results. There was composed the thematic list of publications with a total quantity of 200 sources covering the time interval from 1982 to 2024, and outlining issues regarding the reproduction of a representative of Salmonids — European grayling (Thymallus thymallus L.) as one of the most rare, valuable, and significant species in the ichthyofauna of Ukraine in terms of nature protection, research of its biological, morphological, ecological, genetic, physiological, biochemical and other features at various stages of ontogenesis and different living conditions. The literary sources were arranged in alphabetical order by author or title, and described according to DSTU 8302:2015 “Information and documentation. Bibliographic reference. General principles and rules of composition”, with the amendments (code UKND 01.140.40), as well as in accordance with the requirements of APA style — international standard of references. Practical value. The list may be useful for scientists, specialists, professors, and students whose area of interests includes research of rare and endangered species of fish, biological, population, genetic, ecological and other characteristics of Thymallinae, in particular in the context of their artificial reproduction. Key words: European grayling, endangered species of fish, breeding, pisciculture, genetic research, physiological and biochemical research, ecological research.

Herman Bang og det sydøstlige Europa – med særligt henblik på Østrig

This article presents an in-depth account of the Danish writer Herman Bang’s preoccupation with southeastern Europe and, in particular, Austria. Visiting the various countries served as a source of artistic inspiration but also presented Bang with material which he, also being a prolific journalist, could utilise for writing articles for various Danish newspapers. These articles, a large selection of which are quoted in the present article, contain snapshots of picturesque sceneries and cultural sites as well as commentaries on political issues during a period when a number of countries under the Austrian-Hungarian Empire were in the process of gaining national independence. Furthermore, the present article has traced and documented the instances where Bang in his fictional work includes observations from his many journeys to the southeastern countries as well as Austria. The article concludes with the first bibliography listing Bang’s works which over the years have been translated from Danish to Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian and Romanian as well as texts published in Austria.

Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing aggressive versus non-aggressive intravenous fluid therapy in acute pancreatitis: an insight into the existence of type 2 error.

We aimed to evaluate comparative outcomes of aggressive versus non-aggressive intravenous fluid (IVF) therapy in patients with acute pancreatitis. A systematic search of electronic data sources and bibliographic reference lists were conducted. All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting outcomes of aggressive versus non-aggressive IVF therapy in acute pancreatitis were included and their risk of bias were assessed. Effect sizes were determined for overall mortality, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, respiratory failure, pancreatic necrosis, severe pancreatitis, clinical improvement, AKI, and length of stay using random-effects modeling. Trial sequential analysis was conducted to determine risk of types 1 or 2 errors. We included 10 RCTs reporting 993 patients with acute pancreatitis who received aggressive (n=475) or non-aggressive (n=518) IVF therapy. Aggressive IVF therapy was associated with significantly higher rate of sepsis (OR: 2.68, P=0.0005) and longer length of stay (MD: 0.94, P<0.00001) compared with the non-aggressive approach. There was no statistically significant difference in mortality (RD: 0.02, P=0.31), SIRS (OR: 0.93, P=0.89), respiratory failure (OR: 2.81, P=0.07), pancreatic necrosis (OR: 1.98, P=0.06), severe pancreatitis (OR: 1.31, P=0.38), clinical improvement (OR: 1.12, P=0.83) or AKI (OR: 1.06, P=0.91) between the two groups. Sub-group analysis demonstrated higher morbidity and mortality associated with the aggressive approach in more severe disease. Trial sequential analysis detected risk of type 2 error. Aggressive IVF therapy may be associated with higher morbidity in patients with acute pancreatitis compared with the non-aggressive approach, particularly in patients with more severe disease. It may also prolong length of hospital stay. The available evidence is subject to type 2 error indicating the need for adequately powered RCTs.

Training on the Use of the Zotero Application in Making a Bibliography for Students Majoring in PKK FT UNM

Purpose- This training was carried out with the hope of helping students majoring in PKK FT UNM in making a bibliography using one of the reference applications, namely Zotero. Training on the use of Zotero is an important effort to improve the ability of students in the Family Welfare Education Study Program (PKK) at the Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University (UNM) in making bibliography. Methode- Training is carried out through interactive workshops that introduce the basics of using Zotero, reference management techniques, and integration with academic writing. This community service activity is carried out by providing material using the direct lecture method, question and answer, discussion, thus carrying out simulation practice using Zotero. Result and discussions- The expected results of this training are 1) students will be able to know how to use Zotero in making references, especially bibliography lists in scientific writing, 2) Students will get a solution to the problems they face in using Zotero. Conclusion- This training is expected to increase students' insight and knowledge in using reference applications, especially the Zotero application, so that in the future students will get used to using tables of contents automatically, no longer making bibliography manually. Keywords: Zotero, bibliography, Students.

Chest CT Scan Findings in Children with COVID-19: A Systematic Review.

To gather, summarize, and appraise the available evidence on: 1) the accuracy of chest CT scan in diagnosing COVID-19 among children, and 2) the characteristic chest CT scan findings associated with COVID-19 pneumonia in children. We comprehensively searched databases (MEDLINE, COCHRANE), clinical trial registries, bibliographic lists of selected studies, and unpublished data for relevant studies. Guide questions from the Painless Evidence Based Medicine and the National Institutes of Health Quality Assessment Tools were used to assess study quality. A poor quality study showed 86.0% (95% CI 73.8, 93.0) sensitivity and 75.9% (95% CI 67.1, 83.0) specificity of chest CT scan in diagnosing COVID-19 in children. Thirty-nine observational studies describing chest CT scan in children with COVID-19 showed abnormal findings in 717 of 1028 study subjects. Common chest CT scan findings in this population include: 1) ground glass opacities, patchy shadows, and consolidation, 2) lower lobe involvement, and 3) unilateral lung lesions. Studies which investigate the accuracy of chest CT scan in the diagnosis of COVID-19 in children are limited by heterogeneous populations and small sample sizes. While chest CT scan findings such as patchy shadows, ground glass opacities, and consolidation are common in children with COVID-19, these may be similar to the imaging findings of other respiratory viral illnesses.

The Brill Knowledge Graph: A Database of Bibliographic References and Index Terms Extracted from Books in Humanities and Social Sciences

Abstract With the recognition of content discoverability and information analytics in the scientific publishing industry, more and more effort is dedicated to digitization and automated analysis of scholarly publications. As part of this effort, the authors designed a pipeline to extract structured information from bibliography and index lists of existing scholarly publications, as well as to disambiguate and export it as linked data. In this article, the authors present the Brill Knowledge Graph (kg), obtained by applying this pipeline to a corpus of books in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (ahss) provided by the publisher Brill.

Органічна аквакультура в Україні та за кордоном. Тематична бібліографія

Purpose. Forming a thematic bibliographic list of English-language and Ukrainian-language publications on the development of organic aquaculture in Ukraine and abroad. Methods. The complete and selective methods were applied in the process of the systematic search. The bibliographic core have been consisted of scientific publications in Ukrainian and English from the fund of the Institute of Fisheries NAAS Scientific Library, as well as resources available to its users. Results. There was composed the thematic list of publications with a total quantity of 91 sources covering the time interval from 2001 to 2024, and outlining a wide range of issues regarding the prerequisites for the development of organic aquaculture, including theoretical, legislative, economic, technological and other aspects of the functioning of this sector both on a global scale and within Ukraine.The literary sources are arranged in alphabetical order by author or title, and described according to DSTU 8302:2015 “Information and documentation. Bibliographic reference. General principles and rules of composition”, with the amendments (code UKND 01.140.40), as well as in accordance with the requirements of APA style — international standard of references. Practical value. The list may be useful for to scientists, specialists, and students whose area of interests includes research on the current state and prospects for the further development of organic aquaculture in Ukraine and the world. Key words: eco-products of fisheries, organic aquaculture, legal regulation of aquaculture production, market of organic fish products.

A Textbook for Researchers. Review of the Textbook “Information Resources and Tools in the Researcher’s Work” by V. N. Gureyev and N. A. Mazov

The author reviews a textbook written by Vadim N.Gureyev and Nikolay A.Mazov (Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics of the SB RAS). The review notes the scale of content coverage, good organization of the material, high relevance and novelty of the information presented in the textbook. From the perspective of a researcher and university lecturer, the reviewer examines certain aspects of five chapters of the textbook, which provide characteristics of modern publishers of academic literature, databases of scientific publications and journals, identifiers for research works and authors, classification systems of scientific knowledge and bibliometric indicators. The review emphasizes the uniqueness of the publication as a kind of professional reference book for researchers, from young authors to established scholars. The methodological part of the textbook and its auxiliary apparatus are characterized positively. The presentation of the material shows a combination of logic and conciseness, which illustrates the principle of necessity and sufficiency when selecting content to achieve the stated purpose of the educational publication and provides readers with quick access to necessary information. The reviewer gives reasons of the wide readership of the publication, including its undoubted value for library workers and expresses a wish to present materials that deal with researcher’s information retrieval tools in the form of a separate structural part of the textbook. The work is assessed as a relevant authors’ contribution to the series of, so far, few educational publications in the field of research communications. The review is accompanied by a bibliographic list of the most significant works co-authored by V.N.Gureyev and N.A.Mazov.

Comparative analysis of publication activity of the journal “Agrarian Science” for 2022–2023

To increase the rating, publication activity and quality of published research of the journal «Agrarian Science», some indicators of the journal’s publication activity for 2022 are presented and an assessment of its change for the period 2022-2023 is given in this article. During this period, the composition of the editorial board has significantly expanded, which has a positive effect on the capabilities of the board and will expand the coverage of scientific fields published in the journal. In 2022 and 2023, 248 scientific articles were published in the journal “Agricultural Science” in four sections presented in the journal (“Agronomy”, “Animal Science and Veterinary”, “Agroengineering and Food Technologies”, “Economics”). The average number of authors in 2023 decreased by 0.5 — from 3.7 to 3.2. A decrease in this indicator positively indicates an increase in the “weigh” of each author in the article. Publication activity of foreign authors decreased from 12 to 6%. To return and increase the level of publication activity in foreign languages, measures will be taken to attract foreign scientists to publications. Over the period 2022–2022, the average number of citations in bibliographic lists of scientific articles increased from 17.0 to 17.2. We will increase this indicator to increase the scientific credibility of published studies.

Diagnostic accuracy of clinical, radiological and device-driven tests for the detection of First Ray Instability: A systematic review

IntroductionFirst Ray Instability (FRI) and especially hypermobility leads to the collapse of the medial longitudinal arch's structural framework, which reduces the foot's ability to become a rigid lever for propulsion, resulting in progressive foot deformities. Early detection of FRI with prompt intervention helps prevent degenerative foot deformities. Various manual, device-based and radiographic diagnostic tests for FRI quantification have been described in the literature. We aim to conduct an up-to-date, comprehensive, systematic review of the literature reporting on diagnostic tests to evaluate FRI. MethodologyElectronic databases (Medline, Embase and PubMed) and bibliography lists were searched until May 2021 for studies evaluating diagnostic tests for FRI. MeSH terms were used to conduct the literature search. The authors screened all produced abstracts. Selected articles were further assessed in full based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The relevant studies were qualitatively assessed and grouped into tables based on tests. Results18,176 studies were identified. Thirty-two full-text articles were included for assessment. Ten articles were excluded based on evaluation criteria. 18 studies were included for qualitative assessment: two studies describing manual diagnostic tests, three evaluating device-driven tests, six image-guided studies and seven comparison studies assessing a new test versus an established one. ConclusionGold standard tests in defining FRI need to be improved. Manual tests exhibit significant subjective variability. Radiographic tests, while accurate, are complex and cumbersome to perform and, therefore, are not widely applied. Dorsal rulers have demonstrated mixed results and shown variability when compared to instruments. The focus has been on assessing FRI in hallux valgus (HV). More studies are needed to investigate FRI in the absence of HV.