Strict Selection Research Articles

The Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on the Psychological and Physical Health of Military Personnel

Introduction: Given that PTSD is a complex problem in military personnel, it is important to characterize its impact on both mental and physical health. Objectives: The purpose is to analyze the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on the psychological and physical health of military personnel based on the consideration of illustrative clinical cases. Methods: The methods of systematic literature analysis, thematic analysis, comparison and observation were used. The latter was expressed in 2 forms: clinical and everyday observation. Based on a strict selection of scientific sources (10 inclusion criteria were formed), the most relevant and relevant literature was selected. Results: The results showed that symptoms can include agitation, reflective feelings, flashbacks to painful events. Conclusions: The paper summarizes that PTSD can manifest itself at different stages, starting with acute acute PTSD (from 1 to 3 months), chronic PTSD (more than 3 months) to delayed PTSD (after 6 months) and complex PTSD. It can lead to cardiovascular problems, digestive problems, headaches, fibromyalgia, etc. Thus, it has been established that the impact of PTSD is multifaceted, as it includes both mental and physical health problems.

Analisis Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Tenaga Medis di Rumah Sakit

This study aims to analyze the role of human resource management (HRM) in improving the performance of medical personnel in hospitals. The method used is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, involving interviews and observations of medical personnel and hospital management. The results of the study indicate that a strict recruitment and selection process, ongoing training programs, a transparent performance appraisal system, and fair compensation and incentives have a significant impact on improving the performance of medical personnel. Hospitals that implement effective HRM strategies can improve the quality of service, patient satisfaction, and loyalty of medical personnel. This study concludes that good HRM not only contributes to improving individual performance, but also supports the overall goals of the organization. The implications of this study indicate the importance of investing in HRM to create competent and motivated medical personnel, as well as to improve the quality of health services in hospitals.

Mental health issues of children and young people displaced by conflict: A scoping review

This research is a scoping review aimed at identifying evidence and studies that address the mental health issues of children and young people forcibly displaced by conflict. It also examines mental health interventions for this population and factors that either favor or worsen their mental health. This issue a major public health issue due to increasing global conflicts that results in the continuous displacement of large populations and the development of new communities where children and young people struggle to re-integrate. This sub-population represents a hidden and at-risk group often not prioritized in planning health interventions for displaced populations. The objective was to identify mental health issues faced by children and young people forcibly displaced by conflict, examine available mental health interventions for this population, and identify factors that favor or worsen their mental health.Four databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, and ProQuest) were systematically searched for published evidence. Additionally, the King’s Fund Library, OpenGrey, DANS data archive, APA website, and WHO were searched for gray literature. After applying strict selection criteria, 27 studies were chosen for a full-text review out of the initially identified 4,548 studies. This review identified depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety as the major mental health issues in this population. Other issues included somatic disorders, sleep disturbances, nightmares, encopresis, and substance abuse. These disorders, when left untreated, did not diminish over time post-displacement. Mental health was positively influenced by mental health services and religious activities. Negative factors included prior trauma, female sex, poverty, child abuse, parental violence, and separation. Several psychotherapy interventions were found to be effective. In conclusion mental health issues among forcibly displaced children and young people are prevalent and troubling, yet empirical evidence is insufficient. Further research is needed, especially among internally displaced children and youth.

Therapeutic hypothermia success for hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy in Latin America: Eight-year experience in EpicLatino Neonatal Network.

A study reported that therapeutic hypothermia (TH) did not reduce the combined prognosis of mortality and disability at 18 months, in low- and middle-income countries for patients with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) who received TH, suggesting its no implementation in these regions. We described characteristics, mortality, and neurological response before and after the use of TH in newborns with HIE within the EpicLatino Neonatal Network (ENN) and described the population of infants with HIE treated and not treated with TH. Data were collected from 2015 to 2022 for patients with HIE. Mortality rates and Sarnat scores were compared before and after TH. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used for comparisons. In this observational study 518 neonates of our total population of 26 970, had HIE (1.92%) of whom 150 underwent TH. Ten out of 21 neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) provided TH. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test for 138 cases with complete data showed a significant difference. The findings support the benefits of TH in HIE within this cohort. TH should not be withheld solely due to the economic status of the country. A strict patient selection and TH protocol are essential.

Application and innovation of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valve

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valve (BLVR-EBV) involves the placement of an endobronchial valve (EBV) in the emphysema area of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) via bronchoscopy, resulting in the collapse of the target lung lobe. This procedure has been shown to improve pulmonary function, quality of life, and activity endurance in COPD patients. Strict selection criteria and thorough preoperative evaluation are essential to ensure the success of BLVR-EBV. Due to its excellent postoperative performance, BLVR-EBV has been widely used in the treatment of patients with end-stage COPD, including those with conditions such as pulmonary tuberculosis cavities or those requiring surgical treatment. This paper provided a brief overview of the application and innovation of BLVR-EBV in patient assessment, perioperative management, and postoperative outcomes.

Utility of icobrain for brain volumetry in multiple sclerosis clinical practice

BackgroundFew studies on multiple sclerosis (MS) have explored the variability of percentage brain volume change (PBVC) measurements obtained from different clinical MRIs. In a retrospective multicentre cohort study, we quantified the variability of annualised PBVC in clinical MRIs. MethodsClinical MRIs of relapse-onset MS patients were assessed by icobrain. Volumetric data were analysed on same-scanner and different-scanner MRI pairs if they passed quality control criteria. Alignment similarity between two images had to be comparable to same-scanner scan-rescan images. ResultsOf 6826 MRIs, 85 % had appropriate volumetric sequences and 4446 serial MRI pairs were analysed. 3334 (75 %) MRI pairs from 1207 patients met the inclusions. The PBVC of included MRI pairs showed variance of 0.78 % for same-scanner pairs and 0.80 % for different-scanner pairs. Further selection of included MRI pairs with the best variance resulted in 1885 (42 %) MRI pairs with PBVC variance of 0.34 %. Excluded MRI pairs with poor alignment similarity had variances of 2.97 % for same-scanner pairs and 20.79 % for different-scanner pairs. ConclusionIcobrain should be utilised for PBVC determination only on selected MRIs with the best alignment similarity. Applying strict selection criteria for the included MRI pairs and longitudinal imaging on the same scanner remain mandatory to reduce PBVC variability.

Divergent Tandem Acyl Carrier Proteins Necessitate In-Series Polyketide Processing in the Leinamycin Family.

The leinamycin family of polyketides are promising antitumor antibiotics, yet several aspects of their biosynthesis remain elusive. All leinamycin family members bear a sulfur-containing moiety which is essential for the anticancer activity exhibited by leinamycin. The key building blocks required for the incorporation of these functionalities are introduced in the final module of the polyketide synthase (PKS), which elegantly combines β-branching and thiocysteine incorporation to generate a diverse library of sulfur-based molecular scaffolds. Two acyl carrier proteins (ACPs) form a key didomain component of this module, but their amino acid sequence divergence has brought into question the common notion of functional equivalence. Here, we provide unprecedented functional evidence that these tandem ACPs play distinct roles in the final module of polyketide assembly. Using the weishanmycin biosynthetic pathway as a template, the in vitro reconstitution of key polyketide chain extension and β-branching steps in this module has revealed strict functional selectivity for a single ACP. Furthermore, we propose a cryptic transacylation step must occur prior to polyketide off-loading and cyclization. Altogether, these mechanistic investigations suggest that an atypical in-series mechanism underpins sulfur incorporation in the leinamycin family, and provides significant progress towards delineating their late-stage assembly.

Divergent Tandem Acyl Carrier Proteins Necessitate In‐Series Polyketide Processing in the Leinamycin Family

AbstractThe leinamycin family of polyketides are promising antitumor antibiotics, yet several aspects of their biosynthesis remain elusive. All leinamycin family members bear a sulfur‐containing moiety which is essential for the anticancer activity exhibited by leinamycin. The key building blocks required for the incorporation of these functionalities are introduced in the final module of the polyketide synthase (PKS), which elegantly combines β‐branching and thiocysteine incorporation to generate a diverse library of sulfur‐based molecular scaffolds. Two acyl carrier proteins (ACPs) form a key didomain component of this module, but their amino acid sequence divergence has brought into question the common notion of functional equivalence. Here, we provide unprecedented functional evidence that these tandem ACPs play distinct roles in the final module of polyketide assembly. Using the weishanmycin biosynthetic pathway as a template, the in vitro reconstitution of key polyketide chain extension and β‐branching steps in this module has revealed strict functional selectivity for a single ACP. Furthermore, we propose a cryptic transacylation step must occur prior to polyketide off‐loading and cyclization. Altogether, these mechanistic investigations suggest that an atypical in‐series mechanism underpins sulfur incorporation in the leinamycin family, and provides significant progress towards delineating their late‐stage assembly.

Decompressive craniectomy versus craniotomy for acute subdural hematoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis with an adjusted subgroup analysis.

Acute subdural hematomas are major causes of morbidity which warrant immediate treatment. If surgical intervention is warranted, craniotomy (CO) and decompressive craniectomy (DC) are employed, largely based on a loosely defined criteria and the neurosurgeon's best judgment. The primacy of one approach over another is a matter of dispute. We attempt to further clarify any advantages in the two techniques, and include a propensity score matched (PSM) subgroup analysis to eliminate bias. This meta-analysis was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A literature review was conducted on PubMed/Medline, Cochrane Central, and Google Scholar from inception to September 2023. 15 studies were extracted, and three outcomes were meta-analyzed: Mortality, Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) scores and patients undergoing re-operations/revisions. Odds Ratios (OR) and Mean Difference (MD) were used in dichotomous and continuous variables respectively. PSM data was used wherever possible. A subgroup analysis was conducted with 5 PSM studies and a trial. Heterogeneity was addressed if above 40% and the P-value is significant (≤ .05). A total of 15 studies were meta-analyzed with a total of 2327 and 2171 patients undergoing CO and DC respectively. Patients undergoing DC had a significantly worse GOS 5 outcome (OR: .63 [95% CI: .45-.87]; P = .005; I2 = 0%) and higher mortality (OR: 1.58 [95% CI: 1.20-2.08]; P = .001; I2 = 67%). In subgroup analysis of adjusted studies, DC still had significantly higher mortality. (OR: 1.50 [95% CI: 1.03-2.18]; P = .001; I2 = 83%). This meta-analysis determines that CO is more viable than DC as a surgical option due to its less invasive nature. DC can be employed, albeit under strict preprocedural patient selection and for highly specific indications.

Pemberdayaan Start-Up dalam Program Inkubasi Bisnis di Brida Nusa Tenggara Barat

This research is a qualitative research with data collection methods through observation, interviews and documentation with a discussion of the BRIDA NTB business incubation program which focuses on empowering startups in West Nusa Tenggara through a holistic and integrated approach from pre-incubation to post-incubation stages. The BRIDA NTB business incubation program is a holistic and integrated initiative in empowering startups in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). With a comprehensive approach from pre-incubation to post-incubation stages, BRIDA NTB has succeeded in creating a conducive environment for the growth and success of startup businesses in the region. In the pre-incubation stage, BRIDA NTB carries out intensive and inclusive publications through online and offline outreach activities, which increase public awareness about the opportunities that exist to participate in business incubation programs. An easy registration process and strict selection ensures quality participant participation and has the potential to grow in the local economy. During the incubation process, participants receive various forms of assistance, including training in various aspects of business, mentoring by experienced business practitioners, access to finance, intellectual property protection, and free work space facilities. Keywords : Business Incubation, BRIDA NTB, Startup

Immediate dental implants: when and how?

There are a number of protocols that the clinician has to consider when providing implant treatment. Immediate implant placement has its place in implant dentistry and should be considered following a strict case selection. This article discusses the factors that should be taken into account when planning and providing immediate implant placements, with an emphasis on achieving a good outcome. The evidence base is discussed with a description of the surgical stages involved and subsequent restoration. Cases to illustrate this technique and its limitations are presented. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Principles for single tooth implant replacement in the anterior maxilla, where aesthetic expectations are high are relevant to clinicians.

Lp(a) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein are predictive biomarkers for coronary heart disease in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

ObjectiveType 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). This study aimed to assess the variations in biomarkers associated with CHD in T2DM patients across different age groups in the Han Chinese population. MethodsA strict selection process was employed, involving three groups: a control group (n = 300) with no medical history, a new-onset T2DM group (n = 300), and a new-onset T2DM + CHD group (n = 300). Participants in each group were further categorized based on age: Group 1 (<60 years), Group 2 (60–75 years), and Group 3 (>75 years). Fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and homocysteine (HCY) levels were analyzed in all groups. ResultsBoth T2DM and T2DM + CHD groups exhibited elevated levels of TG, TC, LDL-C, ApoB, ApoB/ApoA1, Lp(a), hsCRP, and HCY, alongside decreased levels of HDL-C and ApoA1 in comparison to the control group. Notably, when comparing the T2DM to the T2DM + CHD groups, significant increases were noted in ApoB, Lp(a), and hsCRP levels in the T2DM + CHD group, whereas other biomarkers did not show significant differences. Across all age groups, the patterns remained consistent, with the T2DM and T2DM + CHD groups showing elevated levels of TG, TC, LDL-C, ApoB, ApoB/ApoA1, Lp(a), hsCRP, and HCY, and decreased levels of HDL-C and ApoA1 compared to their respective age-matched control groups. Furthermore, within each age category, significant increases in ApoB, Lp(a), and hsCRP were specifically observed with advancing age in the T2DM + CHD group, with Lp(a) and hsCRP levels showing particularly notable elevations, underscoring their potential as significant indicators of CHD risk in the T2DM population. ConclusionLp(a) and hsCRP may serve as valuable risk biomarkers for the development of CHD in T2DM patients. Understanding the variations in these biomarkers across different age groups can assist in risk assessment and the development of personalized management strategies for CHD in T2DM patients.

Exam-related changes in salivary oxytocin and cortisol levels of preclinical medical students

ABSTRACT Objective: The relationship between exam conditions with the peripheral oxytocin and cortisol levels and psychological characteristics by gender were investigated. Participants and Methods: Thirty-six preclinical medical students gave saliva samples in exam-free and pre-and post-exam conditions and completed a comprehensive psychometric questionnaire. Results: Before the theoretical exam, cortisol levels were elevated in females but not in males, whereas, oxytocin levels were similar in both sexes under exam conditions. Genders were equalized in terms of most psychometric properties. Females did not feel prepared for the exam and experienced more anxiety before the exam than males. Females had higher cortisol levels before the exam than after the exam, but no change was observed in the cortisol levels of males by the exam conditions. Oxytocin levels did not differ significantly for any condition or group. Conclusion: Females may need to be supported in study planning and time management to increase exam preparedness and stress management to increase coping with stress. The study’s small sample size casts a shadow on the generalizability of the results. In future studies, the research process can be spread over a longer period and more people can be reached by not giving up strict selection rules.

SwinUNeCCt: bidirectional hash-based agent transformer for cervical cancer MRI image multi-task learning

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignant tumor among women globally, posing a significant threat to women’s health. In 2022, approximately 600,000 new cases were reported, and 340,000 deaths occurred due to cervical cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred imaging method for diagnosing, staging, and evaluating cervical cancer. However, manual segmentation of MRI images is time-consuming and subjective. Therefore, there is an urgent need for automatic segmentation models to identify cervical cancer lesions in MRI scans accurately. All MRIs in our research are from cervical cancer patients diagnosed by pathology at Tongren City People’s Hospital. Strict data selection criteria and clearly defined inclusion and exclusion conditions were established to ensure data consistency and accuracy of research results. The dataset contains imaging data from 122 cervical cancer patients, with each patient having 100 pelvic dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI scans. Annotations were jointly completed by medical professionals from Universiti Putra Malaysia and the Radiology Department of Tongren City People’s Hospital to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Additionally, a novel computer-aided diagnosis model named SwinUNeCCt is proposed. This model incorporates (i) A bidirectional hash-based agent multi-head self-attention mechanism, which optimizes the interaction between local and global features in MRI, aiding in more accurate lesion identification. (ii) Reduced computational complexity of the self-attention mechanism. The effectiveness of the SwinUNeCCt model has been validated through comparisons with state-of-the-art 3D medical models, including nnUnet, TransBTS, nnFormer, UnetR, UnesT, SwinUNetR, and SwinUNeLCsT. In semantic segmentation tasks without a classification module, the SwinUNeCCt model demonstrates excellent performance across multiple key metrics: achieving a 95HD of 6.25, an IoU of 0.669, and a DSC of 0.802, all of which are the best results among the compared models. Simultaneously, SwinUNeCCt strikes a good balance between computational efficiency and model complexity, requiring only 442.7 GFLOPs of computational power and 71.2 M parameters. Furthermore, in semantic segmentation tasks that include a classification module, the SwinUNeCCt model also exhibits powerful recognition capabilities. Although this slightly increases computational overhead and model complexity, its performance surpasses other comparative models. The SwinUNeCCt model demonstrates excellent performance in semantic segmentation tasks, achieving the best results among state-of-the-art 3D medical models across multiple key metrics. It balances computational efficiency and model complexity well, maintaining high performance even with the inclusion of a classification module.

Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a review of patient selection factors and identification of potential barriers to same-day discharge.

Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DCLC) is a useful tool for minimizing hospital admissions and prolonged presurgical wait times in suitable patient cohorts. There have been many international studies to support this finding and an increasing interest has grown in implementation in Australia. This review aims to provide clarity how to best implement this tool in gallbladder disease patient demographic. This literature review evaluates studies on day-case cholecystectomy procedures, focusing on patient factors, procedural aspects, surgical morbidity, and systemic implications. It explores inclusion and exclusion criteria for day-case suitability, factors influencing same-day discharge, reasons for hospital admission, pain management, patient quality of life, patient satisfaction, and cost implications. DCLC, when selected judiciously, is a safe alternative to overnight stay procedures for cholecystectomy with comparable surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction, affirming its viability. Strict patient selection criteria can aid in optimizing the successful implementation procedure, reducing unexpected admissions and readmissions and we have demonstrated useful criteria for guidance in establishing day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy protocol at a hospital.

A systematic literature review on the role of UAV-enabled communications in advancing the UN’s sustainable development goals

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, show great potential in advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a collection of 17 worldwide targets outlined by the United Nations (UN) to tackle diverse social, economic, and environmental issues and foster sustainable development by 2030. As per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), UAVs can significantly improve areas of sustainability like wildlife and wildfire monitoring, precision agriculture, as well as healthcare. Furthermore, drones with communication capabilities are seen as key elements of non-terrestrial networks, and as enabling technologies for future 6G communication networks. This systematic literature review focuses on the role of UAV-enabled communications to achieve the SDGs. Our study is based on a thorough selection and analysis of scientific articles. Initially, we performed a broad search across three major databases: IEEE Xplore, Web of Science, and Scopus, yielding a set of 10,499 papers. Following a strict selection methodology (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PRISMA), we narrowed this set down to 28 key journal articles. Our analysis highlights six global targets that greatly benefit from UAV-enabled aerial communication. In order of impact, these are: “Sustainable Cities and Communities,” where UAVs improve security and disaster management; “Life on Land,” where drones help with wildlife monitoring and reforestation; “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,” where UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) aid in infrastructure inspection; “No Hunger,” where drones improve agricultural practices; “‘Good Health and Wellbeing,” where UAVs assist with disease prediction and monitoring; and “Clean water and sanitation,”where drones play a crucial role in efficiently monitoring water quality and distribution. In summary, this paper offers a detailed look at the applications of UAVs in achieving the SDGs through aerial communications. By identifying areas of major impact and spotting gaps and weaknesses in current research, this review article aims to guide future research and policy-making in sustainable drone applications.

Long-term efficacy (at and beyond 1 year) of gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy for refractory gastroparesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Although gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) has shown substantial efficacy in patients with medically refractory gastroparesis (GP), comprehensive long-term data on its effectiveness are lacking. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis including observational studies assessing long-term efficacy after G-POEM in patients with refractory GP. Our primary outcome was the pooled rate of clinical success 1-year after G-POEM. Secondary outcomes included clinical success at 2 and 3 years and the rate of adverse events according to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy classification. Thirteen studies, involving 952 patients with refractory GP undergoing G-POEM, were eligible. The pooled 1 year-clinical success was 0.72 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.56, 0.85, I2 = 94.9%). The clinical success was 0.67 (95% CI: 0.47, 0.97, I2 = 95.8%) when considering only studies defining success as 1 point decrease in Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index score and at least 25% decrease in two subscales. For patients who had 1-year success, the pooled clinical success at 2 and 3 years were 0.71 (95% CI: 0.45, 0.92, I2 = 94.9%) and 0.58 (95% CI: 0.19, 0.92, I2 = 97.1%), respectively. The pooled rate of adverse events was 0.08 (95% CI: 0.06, 0.10, I2 = 0%). G-POEM is associated with successful outcomes in about 70% of treated cases after 1 year, with durable long-term effects lasting up to 3 years. In the future, new uniform outcome definitions and strict patient selection criteria are warranted to delineate G-POEM outcomes more accurately.

Tuning ZSM-22 zeolite through NH4F etching enables enhanced performance and tailored product distribution in n-alkane isomerization for sustainable aviation fuels

Isomerization of n-alkane remains a significant strategy for producing high-quality sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Improving zeolite catalyst performance and optimizing iso-product distribution to meet the SAF specification are still challenging. As the limitation mainly originated from the strict shape selectivity of the microporous zeolite structure, feasible methods were highly demanded. In this work, the NH4F etching approach was utilized to controllably regulate the framework structure of ZSM-22 zeolite, leading to the rational variation in the crystallinity, porosity, morphology, and acidity, which were closely correlated with the etching severity. Compared to the elliptical 10-membered ring micropore mouths of the parent zeolite, the micropore mouths of the etched ZSM-22 zeolite tended to be circular, as observed by HRTEM and strongly supported by Raman, realizing the regulation of zeolite structure. For n-decane isomerization, the etched catalysts exhibited a considerable increase in catalytic performance, surpassing the parent Pt/ZSM-22 catalyst and the highest isomer yield of 82.1% at the conversion of 91.4% was achieved. The optimized iso-product distribution with approximatively equal amounts of several mono-branched isomers and much higher contributions of the originally disfavored isomers was also observed due to the tuned shape selectivity and the balanced bifunctionality. This work presented an efficient method to design zeolite catalysts for linear paraffin isomerization beyond the limit set by the zeolite structure and shape selectivity that meets the strict standard specification for the freezing point of the SAF.

The Scientific Journal "Vestnik of the Medical Institute "REAVIZ": History, Challenges, and Perspectives

The paper analyzes the trajectory of development of the scientific periodical "Bulletin of the Medical Institute 'REAVIZ': Rehabilitation, Doctor and Health", examining the key challenges and problematic aspects faced by the journal's editorial board in the course of its current work. Overall, attention is paid to the systematic correction of the main vectors of improving editorial policy in accordance with the best international practices of publishing scientific journals, issues of improving the quality of published materials, deepening the review processes and strict selection of articles for publication, attracting authors from various regions of Russia and foreign countries, analyzing the prospects for developing the practice of publishing accompanying digital data and resources along with textual materials, increasing citation and indexing of the journal in authoritative databases, as well as promoting an open access policy. Based on the results of the analysis, specific plans for the further progressive development of the journal "Bulletin of the Medical Institute 'REAVIZ'" are formulated.

Tactics and strategy analysis in professional badminton: insights from match data and performance metrics- a systematic review

Background and Goal of Study: Professional badminton is a sport that requires a combination of physical skills and tactical strategies. This study aims to analyze the tactics and techniques applied in professional badminton systematically matches to improve understanding of the factors influencing athlete performance. This study uses match data and performance metrics as the primary evaluation tools. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a systematic review design with strict selection criteria for data sources. Involving the review of relevant articles, the study gained in-depth insights into the basic concepts of strategy and tactics in badminton, utilization of match data, and the relevance of performance metrics in athlete evaluation. Careful analytical methods were applied to identify common patterns and relationships between strategies used and match outcomes. Results: The main findings of this study include an in-depth understanding of the patterns of strategies and tactics applied by professional badminton athletes. Analysis of match data provided insights into the key factors influencing match outcomes, while performance metrics opened up opportunities for objectively evaluating athletes' skills. Significant variation in athlete performance metrics was also found, highlighting the complexity of assessing and improving the performance of badminton athletes. Conclusion: By integrating match data and performance metrics, this study significantly contributes to understanding tactics and strategy in professional badminton. Practical implications involve the development of more targeted training methods, taking into account these findings to improve athletes' readiness for high-level competition. This study also provides a basis for further research, highlighting the importance of exploring the potential for developing more effective strategies and tactics in professional badminton. Keywords: Professional badminton, Tactics and strategy analysis, Match data, Athlete performance metrics, Systematic review