Editor In Chief Research Articles

Retraction Note: Regulation of miRNAs on c-met protein expression in ovarian cancer and its implication.

The article "Regulation of miRNAs on c-met protein expression in ovarian cancer and its implication", by H. Liu, S.-R. Li, Q. Si, published in Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2017; 21 (15): 3353-3359-PMID: 28829508 has been retracted by the Editor in Chief. Following some concerns raised on PubPeer regarding a possible manipulation in Figure 5 (link: https://pubpeer.com/publications/7B6E6E6679990661654EBCAF472921), the Editor in Chief has started an investigation to assess the validity of the results as well as possible figure manipulation. The authors were informed about the journal's investigation but remained unresponsive and have not provided the manuscript's raw data. The journal's investigation revealed a figure overlap between panels pcDNA3.1-EGFP and pcDNA3.1-EGFP-204-up in Figure 5. Consequently, the Editor in Chief mistrusts the results presented and has decided to retract the article. This article has been retracted. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/13200.

Retraction Note: LINC01116 promotes the proliferation and inhibits the apoptosis of gastric cancer cells.

The article "LINC01116 promotes the proliferation and inhibits the apoptosis of gastric cancer cells" by J. Chen, Z.-H. Yuan, X.-H. Hou, M.-H. Shi, R. Jiang, published in Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2020; 24 (4): 1807-1814-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202002_20358-PMID: 32141549 has been retracted by the Editor in Chief. Following the journal's investigation, due to concerns raised regarding non-verifiable nucleotide sequences and cell lines used in the article, the editorial team has contacted the authors to provide a reply regarding the above-mentioned issues. The authors revealed that they suspected errors in the experimental process as early as 2021. After repeated literature reviews and reproducibility experiments, the authors still believe that the paper's conclusions are inaccurate and need further revision. Consequently, the Editor in Chief mistrusts the results presented and has decided to retract the article. This article has been retracted. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/20358.

From the Editor in Chief

From the Editor in Chief

Message From The Editor In Chief

Message From The Editor In Chief

RETRACTION: The Sp1/FOXC1/HOTTIP/LATS2/YAP/β-catenin cascade promotes malignant and metastatic progression of osteosarcoma.

K. Liu, J.-D. Ni, W.-Z. Li, B.-Q. Pan, Y.-T. Yang, Q. Xia and J. Huang, "The Sp1/FOXC1/HOTTIP/LATS2/YAP/β-Catenin Cascade Promotes Malignant and Metastatic Progression of Osteosarcoma," Molecular Oncology 14, no. 10 (2020): 2678-2695, https://doi.org/10.1002/1878-0261.12760. The above article, version of record published online on 29 August 2020 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Kevin Ryan and John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The decision to retract the manuscript has been made due to insufficient explanation or provision of appropriate raw data to justify the duplicated ruler, which have appeared in other publications, along with overlap between different panels of Figs. 2E, 3F, and 4F. The editors consider the conclusions substantially compromised and are therefore retracting the paper.

Analisis Isi Penggunaan Kode Etik Foto Jurnalistik Pada Berita Kecelakaan Di Tribun Jambi

The Journalistic Code of Ethics plays a very important role in the world of the press as a guide to the values of the journalistic profession, so that the journalistic code of ethics must be understood and implemented by journalists. This research is motivated by problems in implementing the photojournalism code of ethics. The aim of this research is to find out how the photojournalism code of ethics is applied to accident news on Tribunjambi.com. The research approach that researchers use is a qualitative approach with content analysis. Qualitative research is research used to examine the condition of natural objects where the researcher is the core instrument. The types of data used in this research are primary data and secondary data with data collection through documentation, observation and interviews. Apart from that, data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation and data verification and are continued by checking the validity of the data. The results of this research can be concluded that the application of the code of ethics for photojournalism in general is still not in accordance with press law. Likewise with the journalistic code of ethics which regulates the work of journalists and media in broadcasting photos in news stories. Like other online media, the Tribunjambi.com website will of course try to implement the photojournalism code of ethics every day, but when implementing the photojournalism code of ethics, it is certainly not as easy as desired and expected. Factors that support Tribunjambi.com in implementing a journalistic code of ethics are the provision that Tribunjambi.com provides to its journalists before creating and broadcasting a story, looking for journalists who already have an understanding of the journalistic code of ethics, and providing advice and infrastructure that journalists need. and staff, while the inhibiting factor that journalists, editors in chief and publishers may face in implementing the code of ethics for photojournalism is that they forget or do not pay attention that photos containing sadistic elements should be blurred Keywords: Analysis, Code of Ethics, Photojournalism, Accident

Chief Editors' Note

Chief Editors' Note

Glasgow's fight against climate change

Prof. Malcolm Shepherd’s introduction inour December 23’ issue highlighted thatclimate change is an extremely importanttopic which merits further coverage inSurgo. With the guidance and knowledge ofDr. Camille Huser (recently appointedDeputy Director of the UndergraduateMedical School (Bioscience)), I was able toexplore this topic and understand our role asa medical school in the fight against climatechange. Climate change will continue to become anenormous burden on healthcare. However,healthcare plays an alarming role inaccelerating climate change. Today’s warmerclimates have seen an increase in globaldroughts, floods and heatwaves. They allowwater and food borne diseases to thrive andvectors carrying fatal illnesses such asmalaria, dengue fever and zika virus tosurvive at higher altitudes and for longerperiods of time. In fact, eggs of the nonnative aedes albopictus mosquito (known totransmit both dengue fever and zika virus!)have been found in the UK within recentyears. However, it isn’t just so-called“tropical diseases” we need to consider. Warmer summers are altering our airquality, causing prolonged periods of highpollen that can amplify the number ofasthma exacerbation and allergic reactioncases that we see coming through ourhospital doors each year. Est. 1935Climate change is deadly. I was alarmed toread that the UK government predicts thatby 2070 there will be a 1244% rise inheatwave related deaths; unfortunately andunjustly affecting economically and sociallymarginalised individuals the most. (1, 2)You may be thinking we will have our workcut out as future clinicians, taking on theburden of climate change. However, we alsoface the large task of trying to limit ourcontribution to global warming as clinicians.The faculty of Public Health estimates thatinternationally, healthcare accounts for 4.4%of global net emissions (that is more thanaviation!). Although, it is not all doom andgloom as our requirement to do better hasbeen identified and NHS Scotland aims tohave a net 0 carbon footprint by 2040.Already, there have been improvementsfrom NHS GGC: reduced desflurane usage inanesthetics, opting for powdered/soft mist inhalers and minimizing SABA usage,encouraging staff to use sustainabletransport methods to travel to work andpurchasing products and services fromsuppliers aligned with the net 0commitments. (3, 4)But what are we doing as a medical school? Imet with Camille to find out more. In linewith the sustainability requirements of GMCgood medical practice (January 2024), theMedical Schools Council (MSC) havehighlighted the need to incorporatesustainability into the MBChB curriculum.Glasgow University were key in coordinatingan MSC network of 38+ UK medical schools,aiming to facilitate sharing of expertise andresources. Dr. Noy Basu (lead of the verticaltheme: Global and planetary health) hasbeen key to delivering these changes inGlasgow after a survey of our medicalstudents revealed that >90% wantedsustainable healthcare to feature in thecurriculum. Now, sustainability in healthcareappears in assessment, lectures and SSCopportunities, particularly in years 1 and 2.Camille acknowledged that a key drivingforce behind improvement is students. Everyyear, students have grouped together tocomplete the planetary health report card(PHRC): a tool for evaluating and improving planetary health content in healthprofessional schools. Furthermore, we havea global goals student group who collaborateand focus on ways in which we can alter ourbehavior to achieve the United Nationssustainable development goals by 2030(which largely consider the environment andclimate change). Glasgow University is alsopart of Universitas 21 (U21): a global networkof universities that aims to connect studentsand staff. They have a subgroup (thesustainable development group) with ashared commitment to fighting climatechange. I asked Camille about ways in which we couldstill do more. She believes progress can bemade through engaging and educating staff;as it is every lecturers’ job when teachingstudents to incorporate sustainablehealthcare into the curriculum.Furthermore, continued partnership withstudents is essential in cultivating new ideassurrounding this topic. If you have ideas asto how we can combat climate change as amedical school or, if would like to getinvolved with some of the student groupsmentioned above, please contact Camille(Camille.Huser@glasgow.ac.uk). It is our job as clinicians of tomorrow topractice sustainably. Lots of progress hasbeen made to reach NHS targets but there isstill so much to be done. - Anna, Editor inChief. Further reading:Breaking the Feverreport_0.pdf

Paying with Money or Paying with Points: How Variable Versus Fixed Exchange Rates Influence Loyalty Point Redemption

Although research examining loyalty point redemption has focused almost exclusively on fixed exchange rates between points and money (e.g., 100 points = $1), variable exchange rates are observed frequently in practice (e.g., 100 points might equate to more or less than $1, depending on the monetary price and the required points for a flight redemption within the continental United States). Such variable rates are particularly common in loyalty programs in the hospitality industry. In this research, the authors show that the stability of the exchange rate—whether the exchange rate is fixed or variable across offers—systematically influences point redemption. Consumers are less likely to redeem loyalty points and instead spend money when they observe a variable exchange rate between money and points than when they observe a fixed exchange rate, even when the average value of points is the same. This effect is demonstrated in a series of studies across contexts, including an incentive-compatible retail loyalty program and a hotel loyalty program. The findings show that a variable point exchange rate induces more optimism than a fixed exchange rate, reducing point redemption. This effect is moderated by individual differences in optimism and by point expiration date. The authors conclude by discussing the implications for managers of loyalty programs and for consumers. This manuscript was submitted to JMR before Rebecca Hamilton’s appointment as Editor in Chief. The editor team that began the review process, Sachin Gupta and Vikas Mittal, finished the review process and final acceptance, per the AMA policy on submissions by journal editors.

Determinants Of Rating/Share Of Indonesian Television News In The Online Era (The Case Of Mnctv Indonesia)

The purpose of this study is to identify a plan for sustaining and growing MNCTV news stations' share and rating. This television news station has been around for around 27 years and is still going strong. Despite the fact that the generation at this news station has shifted, this is inextricably linked to the outstanding program rating/share and has a tendency to remain steady. Descriptive qualitative research methodology is used to gather detailed information about the chief editor and three executives involved in news programs. The findings demonstrated that from pre-production to post-production, the editorial team holds regular meetings. Reporters with specialized knowledge of the issue being covered are provided access to all of the materials reviewed during the editorial meeting. Additionally, they stay up to date with technology advancements to improve the screen. To improve the on-screen presentation, news anchors are frequently swapped out for younger, more intelligent candidates. As the times change, news is also posted to official social media profiles on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Tail Lights

And so here we are : the end of anotheracademic year, summer beckons and the 4thonline edition of Surgo 2023/4. Timely thento review the last year as we look forward toa well-deserved holiday to rechargeourselves for next year. It was so joyous to see all the graduatingfinal year students at the GU to celebratetheir magnificent achievement and heartheir excitement in joining the nobleprofession of Medicine come August.Extremely proud of all of them and eager tocall them my colleagues! MedChir has organised another successfulyear packed full of social and educationalevents. It is always an honor and pleasure tobe involved. A highlight was the Revuejudging invitation – especially when my andother fabulous colleagues’ faces featured inthe winning (of course!) performance. Welldone the Glasgow Medics Netball Club!!! Surgo (born in the 1930s) is now online – aneconomic saving for MedChir and moresustainable for the environment. Everypublication here on out is “discoverable” published work is therefore legitimate CVentries.Very well done to those who submittedvisual abstracts to Surgo. I have learnt somuch from your interesting projects! FYIthe best 5 entries are published witheach issue of Surgo, with the overall endof year winner receiving a grand £100prize. (Get your skates on!)Gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulnessis a feeling of appreciation by a recipientof another's kindness. This kindness canbe gifts, help, favors, or another form ofgenerosity to another person. The wordcomes from the Latin word gratus,which means "pleasing" or "thankful"(Wikipedia). Not to be confused with“gratis” (free, without charge) fortunately for us, practicing gratitude isfree! Daily gratitude exercise canimprove our emotional wellbeing byhelping us cope with stress (1) – so here Igo: This has been a busy year – a newRadiology chapter in the latest Kumarand Clark (eek!), speaking invitations toVienna and Gothenburg, runner up forNHS Education Scotland Innovation inEducation prize and winning 2 grantsfrom the Association of Study of MedicalEducation. I organised the ScottishRadiological Society Spring Meetingwith a Well-Being and Education focus. Itwas attended by almost 100 radiologists,the first to witness a standing ovation (Ithink) and the wonderful, generousfeedback was deeply humbling. I am grateful to my family, all my clinicaland radiological colleagues, theuniversity, medical students and mypatients They allow me to improve patient caredirectly and also indirectly through myinteractions with you - tomorrow’sdoctors. Finally, I am very grateful to have got toknow and work with Anna Bradford,Surgo Editor in Chief this year. Anna is aforce of nature – publishing 4 issues ofthis year (“usual” is 2 issues/year with nopublications for a while! That is a tale foranother Tail lights…). Her energy,enthusiasm and determination has beeninstrumental in bringing Surgo into the21st Century and online. I wish her all thevery best as she hunkers down to thebusiness of getting through final yearMBChB. I am looking forward to workingwith Daanyaal Ashraf who has manyideas for Surgo 2024/5. Future I am brimming with excitement towelcoming students, international andlocal experts to the Uncertainty inMedicine / Humanities elective thissummer. The Surgo Visual AbstractCompetition will continue into 2024/25 so please send in your interestingprojects to Daanyaal (publication = CVfodder and £20 prize – don’t say I am notgenerous to you!). Finally, I am lookingforward to my new role at DundeeMedical School. Until the next Tail lights – have a greatsummer!

Making a Difference: 5 Years of Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance (CSIA)

Informed by the almost unimaginable unmet need for cardiac surgery in the developing regions of the world, leading surgeons, cardiologists, editors in chief of the major cardiothoracic journals as well as representatives of medical industry and government convened in December 2017 to address this unacceptable disparity in access to care. The ensuing "Cape Town Declaration" constituted a clarion call to cardiac surgical societies to jointly advocate the strengthening of sustainable, local cardiac surgical capacity in the developing world. The Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance (CSIA) was thus created, comprising The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS), the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the World Heart Federation (WHF). The guiding principle was advocacy for sustainable cardiac surgical capacity in low-income countries. As a first step, a global needs assessment confirmed rheumatic heart disease as the overwhelming pathology requiring cardiac surgery in these regions. Subsequently, CSIA published a request for proposals to support fledgling programs that could demonstrate the backing by their governments and health care institution. Out of 11 applicants, and following an evaluation of the sites, including site visits to the 3 finalists, Mozambique and Rwanda were selected as the first Pilot Sites. Subsequently, a mentorship and training agreement was completed between Mozambique and the University of Cape Town, a middle-income country with a comparable burden of rheumatic heart disease. The agreement entails regular video calls between the heart teams, targeted training across all aspects of cardiac surgery, as well as on-site presence of mentoring teams for complex cases with the strict observance of "assisting only." In Rwanda, Team Heart, a US and Rwanda-based non-governmental organization (NGO) that has been performing cardiac surgery in Rwanda and helping to train the cardiac surgery workforce since 2008, has agreed to continue providing mentorship for the local team and to assist in the establishment of independent cardiac surgery with all that entails. This involves intermittent virtual conferences between Rwandan and US cardiologists for surgical case selection. Five years after CSIA was founded, its "Seal of Approval" for the sustainability of endorsed programs in Mozambique and Rwanda has resulted in higher case numbers, a stronger government commitment, significant upgrades of infrastructure, the nurturing of generous consumable donations by industry and the commencement of negotiations with global donors for major grants. Extending the CSIA Seal to additional deserving programs could further align the international cardiac surgical community with the principle of local cardiac surgery capacity-building in developing countries.

RETRACTION: Joint impact of technological innovation and energy consumption on natural resource management: Evidence from the Asian developing region

RETRACTION: Y. Li, “Joint impact of technological innovation and energy consumption on natural resource management: Evidence from the Asian developing region,” Geological Journal 58, no. 9 (2023): 3385–3400, https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.4811.The above article, published online on 27 July 2023 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal's Editors in Chief, Ian D. Somerville and Yunpeng Dong; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. The retraction has been agreed following concerns raised by a third party. Further investigation by the publisher has found manipulation of the peer review process. The retraction is warranted due to the compromised integrity of the article's peer review.

RETRACTION: Measuring the management of natural resources and regional sustainable development: Mediating role of green finance in China

RETRACTION: M. Tao, B. Zhang, G.B.A. Kizi, “Measuring the management of natural resources and regional sustainable development: Mediating role of green finance in China,” Geological Journal 58, no. 9 (2023): 3278–3287, https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.4820.The above article, published online on 13 July 2023 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal's Editors in Chief, Ian D. Somerville and Yunpeng Dong; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. The retraction has been agreed following concerns raised by a third party. Further investigation by the publisher has found manipulation of the peer review process. The retraction is warranted due to the compromised integrity of the article's peer review.

RETRACTION: Hsp90-binding immunophilin FKBP51 forms complexes with hTERT enhancing telomerase activity.

M. Lagadari, N. R. Zgajnar, L. I. Gallo and M. D. Galigniana, 'Hsp90-binding immunophilin FKBP51 forms complexes with hTERT enhancing telomerase activity', Molecular Oncology 10, no. 7 (2016): 1086-1098, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molonc.2016.05.002. The above article, published online on 17 May 2016 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor in Chief, Kevin Ryan and John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The retraction has been agreed due to several instances of image manipulation in figures 1C, 5B, 4A and 5A. The available raw data were not compelling. Based on the number of inappropriate duplications, the editors consider the conclusions substantially compromised and are therefore retracting the paper. The author, Mario D. Galigniana, disagrees with the retraction; acknowledgement of the retraction could not be obtained from the remaining co-authors.

RETRACTION: Optimization of renewable energy supply for a carbon neutral society: Role of environmental regulations, sustainable finance, and financial innovation through the lens of game theory

RETRACTION: H. Najam, “Optimization of renewable energy supply for a carbon neutral society: Role of environmental regulations, sustainable finance, and financial innovation through the lens of game theory,” Geological Journal 58, no. 9 (2023): 3466–3475, https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.4746.The above article, published online on 13 April 2023 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal's Editors in Chief, Ian D. Somerville and Yunpeng Dong; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. The retraction has been agreed following concerns raised by a third party. Further investigation by the publisher has found manipulation of the peer review process. The retraction is warranted due to the compromised integrity of the article's peer review.

Editorial Information

CHIEF EDITOR Prof. Dr. Amir Akramin Shafie, IIUM, Malaysia DEPUTY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & TECHNICAL EDITOR Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fadzil Ismail IIUM, Malaysia DEPUTY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Prof. Dr. AHM Zahirul Alam, IIUM, Malaysia Asst. Prof. Dr. Norhanis Diyana Binti Nizarudin, IIUM, Malaysia EDITORS (IIUM, Malaysia) Prof. Dr. Gairuazmi Mat Ghani Prof. Dr. Farid Sufian Shuaib Prof. Dr. Shukran Abd. Rahman Prof. Dr Jamalludin Ab Rahman Prof. Dr. Noor Lide Abu Kassim Prof. Ar. Dr. Abdul Razak Sapian Prof Dr Abd Rahman Ahlan Prof. Dr. Zainul Ahmad Rajion Prof. Dr. Rusni Hassan Prof. Dr. Ida Madieha Abdul Ghani Azmi Prof. Hamzah Mohd. Salleh Prof Dr AbdelAziz Berghout Prof Dr Ahmad Aidil Arafat bin Dzulkarnain Assoc. Prof. Dr. Badri Najib bin Zubir Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sany Izan Ihsan Assoc. Prof Dr Jesni Shamsul Shaari Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohd Azrul Azlen Abd Hamid Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan Asst. Prof. Dr. Juliana binti Md. Jaffri LANGUAGE EDITORS (IIUM, Malaysia) English Language Division Assoc. Prof. Datin Dr. Engku Haliza Engku Ibrahim Dr. Faridah Abdul Malik Bahasa Melayu Division Nurma bintiAbd Karim Nurul Husni binti Zawawil Anwar Quranic Language Division Dr. Zakaria Omar Dr. Nordin Ahmad ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri. Dr. Mohd Kamal Bin Hassan Prof. Datuk Dr. Asma binti Ismail EDITORIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Prof. Dr. Nasser Mohammad Amjad AIMS & SCOPE OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE (IJIoK) The International Journal on Integration of Knowledge aims to promote excellence by providing avenues for academics and professionals to publish current and significant research in integrating knowledge that tests, extends, or builds theories. This multidisciplinary journal considers review and research articles related to Social Sciences and Humanities, Science and Technology, Health and Life Science, Finance and Commerce, and Language and Literature. IJIoK accepts submissions from all fields and any source for fundamental and applied investigations related to the Integration of Knowledge with peer review, ensuring high-quality articles. REFEREES’ NETWORK All papers submitted to the International Journal on Integration of Knowledge will be subjected to rigorous review through a worldwide network of specialized and competent referees. Each accepted paper should have at least two positive referees’ assessments. SUBMISSION OF A MANUSCRIPT A manuscript should be submitted online to the IIUM Journal website at https://journals.iium.edu.my/ij/index.php/iok. The journal website can also be used for further correspondence on the paper's status. Published by: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone (+603) 6421-5014, Fax: (+603) 6421-6298 Whilst the publisher and editorial board make every effort to see that no inaccurate or misleading data, opinion or statement appears in this Journal, they wish to make it clear that the data and opinions appearing in the articles and advertisement herein are the responsibility of the contributor or advertiser concerned. Accordingly, the publisher and the editorial committee accept no liability whatsoever for the consequence of any such inaccurate or misleading data, opinion or statement.

Making a difference: 5 years of Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance (CSIA).

Informed by the almost unimaginable unmet need for cardiac surgery in the developing regions of the world, leading surgeons, cardiologists, editors in chief of the major cardiothoracic journals as well as representatives of medical industry and government convened in December 2017 to address this unacceptable disparity in access to care. The ensuing "Cape Town Declaration" constituted a clarion call to cardiac surgical societies to jointly advocate the strengthening of sustainable, local cardiac surgical capacity in the developing world. The Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance (CSIA) was thus created, comprising The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS), the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the World Heart Federation (WHF). The guiding principle was advocacy for sustainable cardiac surgical capacity in low-income countries. As a first step, a global needs assessment confirmed rheumatic heart disease as the overwhelming pathology requiring cardiac surgery in these regions. Subsequently, CSIA published a request for proposals to support fledgling programmes that could demonstrate the backing by their governments and health care institution. Out of 11 applicants, and following an evaluation of the sites, including site visits to the 3 finalists, Mozambique and Rwanda were selected as the first Pilot Sites. Subsequently, a mentorship and training agreement was completed between Mozambique and the University of Cape Town, a middle-income country with a comparable burden of rheumatic heart disease. The agreement entails regular video calls between the heart teams, targeted training across all aspects of cardiac surgery, as well as on-site presence of mentoring teams for complex cases with the strict observance of 'assisting only'. In Rwanda, Team Heart, a US and Rwanda-based non-governmental organization (NGO) that has been performing cardiac surgery in Rwanda and helping to train the cardiac surgery workforce since 2008, has agreed to continue providing mentorship for the local team and to assist in the establishment of independent cardiac surgery with all that entails. This involves intermittent virtual conferences between Rwandan and US cardiologists for surgical case selection. Five years after CSIA was founded, its 'Seal of Approval' for the sustainability of endorsed programmes in Mozambique and Rwanda has resulted in higher case numbers, a stronger government commitment, significant upgrades of infrastructure, the nurturing of generous consumable donations by industry and the commencement of negotiations with global donors for major grants. Extending the CSIA Seal to additional deserving programmes could further align the international cardiac surgical community with the principle of local cardiac surgery capacity-building in developing countries.

Retraction Note: Correlation between COVID-19 and air pollution: the effects of PM2.5 and PM10 on COVID-19 outcomes.

The article "Correlation between COVID-19 and air pollution: the effects of PM2.5 and PM10 on COVID-19 outcomes", by E. Kalluçi, E. Noka, K. Bani, X. Dhamo, I. Alimehmeti, K. Dhuli, G. Madeo, C. Micheletti, G. Bonetti, C. Zuccato, E. Borghetti, G. Marceddu, M. Bertelli, published in Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27 (6 Suppl): 39-47-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34688-PMID: 38112947 has been retracted by the Editor in Chief. Following concerns raised on PubPeer, the Editor in Chief has initiated an investigation to evaluate the validity of the results. Despite the authors' prompt responses to the identified issues, the Editor in Chief has decided to withdraw the article due to significant errors in the text and final statements, as well as undisclosed conflicts of interest. The Publisher apologizes if these concerns have not been detected during the review process. The authors have been informed about the retraction. This article has been retracted. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/34688.

Retraction Note: MiR-1294 acts as a tumor suppressor in clear cell renal cell carcinoma through targeting HOXA6.

The article "MiR-1294 acts as a tumor suppressor in clear cell renal cell carcinoma through targeting HOXA6", by W. Pan, L.-J. Pang, H.-L. Cai, Y. Wu, W. Zhang, J.-C. Fang, published in Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2019; 23 (9): 3719-3725-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201905_17797-PMID: 31114997 has been retracted by the Editor in Chief. Following some concerns raised on PubPeer regarding a possible manipulation in Figures 2 and 3, the Editor in Chief has started an investigation to assess the validity of the results as well as possible figure manipulation. The authors have been informed about the journal's investigation but remained unresponsive. The journal investigation revealed duplications in panels miR-1294 mimic - Caki01 and Caki01 of Figure 2D and in the Western blots of Figure 3 with previously published articles. Consequently, the Editor in Chief mistrusts the results presented and has decided to retract the article. This article has been retracted. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/17797.