The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) develops and updates clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) based on the latest evidence. However, their implementation remains suboptimal, leading to missed opportunities to improve cardiovascular (CV) outcomes. The success of CPG implementation is influenced by four key factors: (1) patient-related barriers, (2) health care professionals' engagement, (3) the clarity and usability of CPGs, and (4) the health care system and economic context in which care is delivered. To address these challenges, innovative strategies are needed to bridge the gap between CPG recommendations and clinical practice. The ESC has developed several initiatives to improve implementation, including (1) educational programmes, (2) examinations for cardiologists, (3) accreditation policies, and (4) registries. However, persistent gaps indicate that knowledge dissemination alone is insufficient. A more integrated, structured, and equitable approach to quality-of-care improvement is required. Despite the need for evidence-based implementation strategies, only a limited number of high-quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have evaluated individual approaches for CV conditions. Strategies such as text messaging, educational interventions, the involvement of non-physician health workers, structured order sheets, and financial incentives have been tested, but their feasibility and effectiveness can vary across health care systems. Future research should explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced technologies to support and scale implementation efforts. This manuscript reviews current evidence on CPG implementation and proposes strategies to enhance the adoption of best practices in CV care.

Energy-based devices (EBDs) are increasingly used to manage acne and its sequelae. While literature supports the use of appropriate skin care for acne, few studies address how to effectively integrate skincare with EBDs. Six dermatologists from North America, participated in a live meeting to develop an acne treatment algorithm integrating skincare and EBDs. Six additional advisors contributed through a pre-meeting survey (along with 94 other physicians). The eleven dermatologists (authors) from Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America participated in algorithm development and manuscript review. The proposed algorithm describes how to integrate skin care with the use of EBDs in clinical practice. This algorithm provides an approach for managing acne and best practices for integrating skin care with EBDs when treating acne and acne sequelae. &nbsp.

The diagnosis of spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is often delayed, as initial symptoms may be undifferentiated or mimic musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of this systematic review was to elucidate the demographics, symptoms and signs of patients with SEA. A systematic review of relevant manuscripts published from 1990 to September 2023 was performed. Quality appraisal of the studies was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). The prevalence of each risk factor, symptoms and signs were extracted and pooled using a random effects model. There were 79 manuscripts included in this review. Most patients with SEA were male (61.3%), with an average age of 55.7 years. Most patients underwent surgical treatment (n = 4950; 69%). Overall mortality was reported in 759 (11%) patients from 44 studies. There were 17 variables identified as risk factors for SEA, with bacteraemia, smoking, and diabetes most commonly reported. The most common symptoms were back pain and fever. The most frequently observed signs were motor and sensory deficit, though 40% presented without neurological deficit. A wide range of risk factors and clinical presentation have been attributed to SEA. While heterogeneity in the literature precludes confidence in accurately classifying the variables, the range of variables corresponded to the anatomy and pathophysiology of the disease. Knowledge of the more commonly reported variables is essential for earlier diagnosis of this critical condition.

Shared Decision-Making for Marginal Kidney Transplants: a Review of Health Communication and Risk Assessment Manuscript for Submission to Current Transplantation Reports

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The mendem panca dhatu ritual is a sacred practice of Balinese Hindus performed in the context of constructing and purifying holy sites. This ritual affirms the Balinese cosmological worldview that emphasizes harmony between humans, nature, and the divine through reverence for natural elements as instruments of spiritual purification and symbols of cosmic interconnectedness. However, amid modernization and the shifting values of religiosity, the meaning of this ritual tends to be simplified, potentially neglecting the profound ethical and spiritual dimensions embedded within it. This condition calls for an in-depth study to reveal the substantive meaning of the ritual as an expression of religious consciousness and as a value system that sustains the social, moral, and ecological life of Balinese society sustainably. This study aims to examine the ethical and spiritual values within the mendem panca dhatu ritual in Desa Adat Delod Tukad by employing the concepts of shuddha-bhava (inner purity) and cinmaya-bhava (spiritual awareness) as its main analytical framework. The research applies a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Informants were selected purposively, involving traditional leaders, priests, and community ritual practitioners. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and literature review of lontar manuscripts, religious texts, and previous studies. Data validation was conducted through source triangulation, methodological triangulation, and member checking to ensure the credibility of the findings. The results indicate that the ethical values of the ritual function as moral guidance and social legitimacy that strengthen communal solidarity. Spiritually, the ritual emphasizes human connectedness with the transcendent through disciplined purity, self-control, and collective awareness in maintaining sacred spaces. The synergy of ethics, spirituality, and cultural identity in this ritual underscores its relevance to the preservation of religious traditions, the formation of social morality, and the maintenance of cosmic harmony within Balinese Hindu society.

Abstract: This article study reexamines the emergence and development of Hasidic literature and reassesses its relationship with the Hasidic movement. A comprehensive review of extant manuscripts and printed sources pertaining to the earliest writings associated with the movement challenges their traditional attribution mainly to Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezritsh, revealing them instead as the product of a prolonged, collective, and largely anonymous literary enterprise. In addition to discourses of the Maggid transcribed by some of his disciples, this corpus includes an influential work composed by an anonymous disciple of the Israel Ba‘al Shem Tov (the Besht) as well as substantial later material stemming from the Maggid’s circle. This study further explores the reception and influence of these early writings, their role in the anti-Hasidic controversies, and the ambivalence displayed toward them by some Hasidic leaders. By reassessing the nature and origins of the earliest corpus of Hasidic writings and uncovering its various components and layers, this essay sheds new light on the complex role played by literature in the transformation of Hasidism from a small local phenomenon into a mass movement.

Fractures pose a significant public health challenge due to their association with poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. While bone mineral density (BMD) remains a fundamental element of fracture risk assessment, it fails to fully capture bone quality, including strength and microstructural integrity. Advanced glycation end products, particularly pentosidine, have emerged as critical determinants of bone fragility by altering collagen cross-linking and mechanical properties. This manuscript reviews current evidence on pentosidine as a biomarker for bone quality and fracture risk. Pentosidine, a stable advanced glycation end product, accumulates in bone collagen through nonenzymatic cross-linking, impairing bone toughness and increasing fracture susceptibility. Elevated pentosidine levels correlate with age, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, conditions strongly linked to increased fracture risk. Clinical studies demonstrate that serum, plasma, and urinary pentosidine levels independently predict fracture risk, even in the absence of significant BMD changes. Advances in detection technologies, including liquid chromatography and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, have improved pentosidine quantification, though challenges remain in establishing bone-specific biomarkers. Future research should focus on refining detection strategies and validating pentosidine as a clinical tool for fracture risk assessment, particularly in high-risk populations.

Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 14, Number 1 Agnes Dulu Qhibi, AMESA, South AfricaAhmadreza Mohebbi, University of Auckland, New ZealandArdalan Kaveh, Islamic Azad University, IranAshraf Elsafty, Eslsca University, EgyptChosang Tendhar, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, USAEbenezer Kofi Enninful, Takoradi Technical University, GhanaEbrahim Mohammadpour, Farhangian University , IranEhab Gouda Tolba, Mansoura University, EgyptEman Elbealy, Kiing Khalid University, Saudi ArabiaFathia Lahwal, Elmergib University, LibyaFatima Zahra El Ouahabi, CRMEF, MoroccoHelena Reis, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, PortugalHossein Chaharbashloo, Kharazmi University, IranHugh Jiliang Liu, University of Groningen, The NetherlandsIntakhab Khan, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi ArabiaJacinthe Rihan, Ain Shams University, EgyptJane Liang, California Department of Education, USAJoel Maligaya Cuadra, NU Laguna, PhilippinesJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, UKJohn Mark Asio, Gordon College, PhilippinesJongho Park, University of Michigan, USAJorge Pozuelo-Muñoz, University of Zaragoza, SpainJulio Cesar André, CEDES, BrazilKaren Wallace, University of Newcastle, AustraliaKendall Hartley, University of Nevada, USAKun Yu, Universiti Putra Malaysia, ChinaLeila Youssef, Arab Open University, LebanonLinda J. Rappel, Yorkville University/University of Calgary, CanadaLisa Marie Portugal, American College of Education, USAMaria Pavlis Korres, Hellenic Open University, GreeceMartin Kölbel, University College of Teacher Training Vienna, AustriaMaurizio Sajeva, Pellervo Economic Research PTT, FinlandMustafa Çakır, Marmara University, TurkeyNonhlanhla Cleopatra Masinga, University of South Africa, South AfricaÖzlem Ulaş-Kılıç, Giresun University, TurkeyRichard Penny, University of Washington Bothell, USASabrine Chbichib, The Higher Institute of Computing&Multimedia Gabes Tunisia, TunisiaSamson Chama, Alabama A & M University, USASarah Nabih Nasif, October University, EgyptShanita L. Pettaway, University of South Alabama, USAShu-wen Lin, Fu Jen Catholic University, TaiwanStamatis Papadakis, University of Crete, GreeceZinaide Gruda, University of Prishtina, Kosovo Robert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of, The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAE-mail: jets@redfame.comURL: http://jets.redfame.com

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Integrating molecular diagnostics and artificial intelligence in chronic microbial disease.

Abstract Purpose of Review This manuscript reviews technical principles, clinical applications, and growing evidence around the use of diaphragmatic ultrasound (DU) as a practical, accurate, and reproducible tool for evaluating diaphragm function — with an emphasis on its role in predicting weaning outcomes from mechanical ventilation. This review outlines the standard techniques for performing DU, including assessing diaphragmatic excursion and thickening fraction. Additionally, we synthesize current literature that utilizes DU as a tool for predicting ventilator weaning success. Recent Findings DU has utility as a tool to assess diaphragm function. Multiple studies have used DU as a tool to predict successful ventilator weaning. Summary DU is a versatile, accessible modality that overcomes many limitations of traditional assessments. As evidence continues to expand, adoption of DU will require continued emphasis on training, standardization, and studying clinical integration.

Business Management and Strategy (BMS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether BMS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 15, Number 2Agha Usama Hasan, University of West London, UKFakhrul Hasan, Northumbria University, UKHalimahton Borhan, Universiti Teknologi Mara, MalaysiaIzabella Manukyan, Russian-Armenian University, ArmeniaKazunori Minetaki, Kindai University, JapanNicholas Renaldo, Institut Bisnis dan Teknologi Pelita Indonesia, IndonesiaNicoleta Nicoleta Dospinescu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, RomaniaSaeid Nasrollahi, Sepahanlifter Company, IranSoolakshna Lukea Bhiwajee, University Of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius Jean LeeBusiness Management and StrategyMacrothink Institute*************************************Add: 5348 Vegas Dr.#825Las Vegas, Nevada 89108United StatesTel: 1-702-953-1852 ext.508E-mail1: bms@macrothink.orgE-mail2: bms@macrothink.comWebsite: http://bms.macrothink.org

Abstract While academic peer review is the cornerstone of scholarly publishing, it presents significant challenges for early-career researchers. This collective paper describes an authentic peer review experience within a doctoral seminar. In collaboration with Postdigital Science and Education , students acted as peer reviewers for manuscripts under consideration, wrote individual reflections on the process, and engaged in group discussions to analyze their experiences. Students grappled with questions of expertise, the challenge of providing constructive criticism, the ‘hidden curriculum’ of academic publishing, and the need for clearer reviewer guidelines. These insights are then discussed and expanded by seasoned scholars in the field, with the goal of a transparent and iterative dialogue that strengthens scholarly communities.

Magazines are periodicals characterized by their articles, pictures, and advertisements to generally inform and entertain readers on a variety of topics. In contrast, professional journals are publications that update and provide new research results for professionals in a specific field. Unlike magazines, the articles in professional journals have undergone assessments by their professional peers for validity and reliability of their content. In other words, peer review is the hallmark of professional journals informing and advancing the knowledge of a professional field. No where else is it more important than in health-related journals to have valid and reliable information. This commentary's purpose is to review the process of peer review, and the journals professional roles involved in that process.

Perioperative systemic therapy, administered either preoperatively (neoadjuvant therapy) or postoperatively (adjuvant therapy), has been considered a strategy to improve the long-term prognosis of pancreatic cancer. While adjuvant therapy following resection has demonstrated a clear long-term prognostic benefit, the significance of neoadjuvant therapy remains uncertain. This manuscript reviews previously published randomized controlled trials and provides a scientific discussion on the value of neoadjuvant therapy. To date, eight phase II or phase III randomized controlled trials have been conducted, but their results have been inconsistent. Clear evidence has not been established due to several factors, including differences in chemotherapy agents used across trials, variations in primary endpoints, and the inclusion of borderline resectable pancreatic cancer cases. Ongoing randomized controlled trials are expected to clarify the role of neoadjuvant therapy in resectable pancreatic cancer.

Generous peer review is essential for scientific review, yet many researchers experience the current review culture as unkind. Harsh reviews disproportionately affect women, researchers of color, and other under-represented groups, contributing to reduced confidence, diminished job satisfaction, and delayed career progression. In contrast, generous reviewing strengthens research quality, promotes equity, and reinforces the collaborative foundations of science. This article outlines four principles to guide a more generous approach to manuscript review: empathizing with authors, providing constructive criticism, focusing on areas of genuine expertise, and advocating for systemic improvements in academic publishing. Empathy encourages reviewers to recognize the emotional and professional labor behind every submission, framing feedback in a manner that supports learning rather than discouragement. Constructive criticism emphasizes specificity, actionable guidance, and a distinction between major and minor concerns. Reviewing within one's expertise enhances accuracy and protects against misplaced or misleading critique, while acknowledging limitations promotes humility and transparency. Finally, reviewers are well positioned to promote broader equity, including advocating for fair article processing charge policies, inclusive language support, and greater recognition of reviewer labor. Cultivating generosity in peer review does not diminish rigor; it enhances the effectiveness, fairness, and impact of scholarly communication. By adopting these principles, reviewers can help shift the culture of peer review towards one that encourages improvement, supports diverse researchers, and advances high-quality science.

Higher Education Studies wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated. Higher Education Studies is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please contact us for the application form at: hes@ccsenet.org Reviewers for Volume 15, Number 4 Abdelaziz Mohammed, Albaha University, Saudi Arabia Adiv Gal, Kibbutzim College of Education Technology and the Arts, Israel Alaa Aladini, Dhofar University, Oman Antonina Lukenchuk, National Louis University, USA Arbabisarjou Azizollah, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran Chia Jung Yeh, East Carolina University, USA Cristina Dumitru, The National University of Science and Technology, Romania Dede Salim Nahdi, Universitas Majalengka, Indonesia Dibakar Sarangi, Teacher Education and State Council for Educational research and Training, India Eman Elbealy, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia Emma Groenewald, Sol Plaatje University, South Africa Ercan Tomakin, Ordu University, Turkey Ezgi Pelin Yildiz, Kafkas University in KARS, Turkey Fatma Elhassan, University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia Fernando Acevedo, Universidad de la Repúblic, Uruguay Filomena Soares, Porto Accounting and Business School - Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal Firouzeh Sepehrianazar, Orumieh university, Iran Florentine Paudel, University College of Teacher Education Vienna, Austria Gabin Fernandes Balou, Marien NGOUABI University, Congo Hadiyanto, Universitas Jambi, Indonesia Hongyan Wang, Binghamton University, USA Huda Fadhil Halawachy, University of Mosul, Iraq Hung Thu Phan, Vinh University, Viet Nam Isaiah M. Makhetha, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho Jacquelyn Benchik-Osborne, Chicago State University, USA Jayanti Dutta, Panjab University, India Joey Mata Villanueva, Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines John Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom John W. Miller, University of Louisville, USA Kartheek R. Balapala, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia Kholood Moustafa Alakawi, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia Lalith Edirisinghe, CINEC Campus, Sri Lanka Lewis Entwistle, University of Manchester, UK Lung-Tan Lu, Fo Guang University, Taiwan Marlon Tayag, Holy Angel University, Philippines Mei Jiun Wu, Faculty of Education, University of Macau, China Michael Eneye Abdullahi, Boston College, USA Miguel Flores, National College of Ireland, Ireland Mirosław Kowalski, University of Zielona Góra, Poland Moosa Fateel, University of Bahrain, Bahrain Mpoki Mwaikokesya, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Muhammad Aswad, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia Noel Jimbai Balang, Selangau Education Office, Malaysia Oktavian Mantiri, Asia-Pacific International University, Thailand Oluwatosin Lagoke, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom Osman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey Prashneel Ravisan Goundar, University of New England, Australia Qing Xie, Jiangnan University, China Rafizah Mohd Rawian, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia Sadeeqa Saleha, Lahore College For Women University Lahore, Pakistan Samuel Byndom, Parkland College, United States, United States Sarah Wolff, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA Sarasa-Cabezuelo Antonio, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain Saravanan Sathiyaseelan, Nil, Singapore Sharmila Sivalingam, Maryville University of St.Louis, USA Sumita Chowhan, Jain University, India Susan Gasson, James Cook University, Australia Tony Patrick George, Njala University, Sierra Leone Vilma Geronimo, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Philippines Zahra Shahsavar, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Pancreatic pseudocysts in children are uncommon, and while most resolve spontaneously, a subset requires intervention. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage has become the preferred modality in adults; however, its use in pediatrics is limited by patient size, anatomy, and availability of appropriately sized equipment. This manuscript reviews operative management strategies for pediatric pancreatic pseudocysts when endoscopic drainage is not feasible. Surgical alternatives include laparoscopic cystogastrostomy, which offers minimally invasive access for cyst drainage; open cystogastrostomy, which remains a reliable option when exposure, anatomy, or safety concerns preclude laparoscopy; and stapler-assisted techniques that facilitate creation of a wide, secure cystogastrostomy to reduce recurrence. Within this framework, we present an illustrative case of an eight-year-old patient with a large retrogastric pseudocyst who was not a candidate for endoscopic drainage and underwent successful open, stapler-assisted transgastric cystogastrostomy. The outcome highlights the continued relevance of surgical drainage as a safe and effective treatment pathway when endoscopic intervention cannot be performed.

English Linguistics Research (ELR) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether ELR publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue. Reviewers for Volume 14, Number 2 Mohsen Mahmoudi-Dehaki, Islamic Azad University, IranMuteb Alzahrani, King Saud bin Abdualziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi ArabiaPeace Chinwendu Israel, University of Education, GhanaSelene Maya-Ruiz, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Mexico Best Regards,Camille SuEditorial Assistant, English Linguistics ResearchSciedu Press*************************************Add: Leslie St. Suite , Beaver Creek, Ontario, LB A, CanadaTel: 1-416-479-0028 ext. 210E-mail 1: elr@sciedupress.com E-mail 2: elr@sciedupress.org Website: http://elr.sciedupress.com