The rise of the“fishing reviewer”phenomenon presents a significant threat to the integrity of academic publishing,undermining the credibility of the peer review process and eroding trust in scientific journals.This ...The rise of the“fishing reviewer”phenomenon presents a significant threat to the integrity of academic publishing,undermining the credibility of the peer review process and eroding trust in scientific journals.This editorial explores the risk factors contributing to this troubling trend and identifies key indicators to recognize such reviewers.To address this issue,we propose strategies,including enhanced reviewer vetting,comprehensive training,and transparent recognition policies to foster a culture of accountability and ethical conduct in scholarly review.By implementing these measures,we can safeguard the quality and credibility of academic research.展开更多
English writing is also a crucial means of evaluating the language proficiency of a learner of English as second language.As a result, it is essential to review English writing researching in terms of contents, number...English writing is also a crucial means of evaluating the language proficiency of a learner of English as second language.As a result, it is essential to review English writing researching in terms of contents, number, methods, process, feedback and assessment which can guide our English writing teaching effectively.展开更多
During the Fifth Asian and Pacific International Fairs held in Beijing, the vice minister of State Economic and Trade Commission, Yu Xiaosong, gave a review of the economic situation and investment environment of Chin...During the Fifth Asian and Pacific International Fairs held in Beijing, the vice minister of State Economic and Trade Commission, Yu Xiaosong, gave a review of the economic situation and investment environment of China to business people and journalists of various countries. This year is a key year in China’s economic system reform. The reform schemes for financial and taxation, monetary, investment and foreign展开更多
The Editors of Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction wish to thank all reviewers listed below,as well as any others whose names may have been inadvertently omitted,for contributing their time and expertise in reviewin...The Editors of Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction wish to thank all reviewers listed below,as well as any others whose names may have been inadvertently omitted,for contributing their time and expertise in reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal in 2025.Their efforts have greatly contributed to the continued growth and quality of the journal.Here we acknowledge,with special thanks,to those who reviewed one or more papers during the year.Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the list;we apologize for any errors or omissions.展开更多
Background Early detection with screening mammography can potentially reduce breast cancer mortality rates. To achieve an efficient screening, a peer review system provides a compensatory double-check reviewing, will ...Background Early detection with screening mammography can potentially reduce breast cancer mortality rates. To achieve an efficient screening, a peer review system provides a compensatory double-check reviewing, will hopefully to prevent the omission of detectable lesions and reduce unnecessary recall. Methods In 2009, 4643 initial mammographic screenings reported by 74 screening radiologists had negative results with a recall rate of less than 5%. In the same year, 2538 initial positives screened by 18 screening radiologists had a recall rate higher than 15%. Those 7181 randomized screenings were evenly distributed for reassessment by 39 reviewing radiologists. The disagreement of assessments between the reviewers and screening radiologists was recorded. The differential rate was defined as the number of the disagreements divided by the number of audited films reviewed by a screening radiologist. The equality of the differential rates for each screening radiologists with negative and positive assessments was compared by a Chi-square test. The performance of the 39 auditors was measured by the Kendalrs tau statistic. P values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results The mean differential rate for screening radiologists of negative assessments was 6.7% （P=0.588）, while 35.0% for positive assessments were significant （P 〈0.001）. The result indicated that most of the initial negative assessments reported by the screening radiologists were generally accepted by the reviewers but not the positive assessments. With respect to the 39 reviewers, there was no significant evidence for the association of the difference rates between negative and positive assessments. Nine reviewers were found to have their differential rate for negative and positive assessments larger than the average of the population. Eleven reviewers were found to have their differential rates smaller than the average for both. Thirteen reviewers had their differential rates smaller than the average for negative assessments but larger than the average for positive assessments. The opposite condition was found for six reviewers. The Kendall＇s tau statistic was 0.038 （P=0.735）. Conclusions Reviewers usually agreed with the opinion of the initial screening doctors who reported negative findings. Therefore, a 5% recall rate as the lower range of reviewing negatives may be still too high. The recall rate of more than 15% was significantly related to improper interpretation, especially when the differential rate is 25% or higher, a warning to the underperforming screening radiologist is recommended. An ideal reviewer should interpret films independently. Reviewers with tendencies to be followers or contrarians should not be enrolled in the reviewing system.展开更多
Introduction Types of paper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Reviews article(>10000 words),Short review(~5000 words),Feature article(>8000 words),Research pa...Introduction Types of paper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Reviews article(>10000 words),Short review(~5000 words),Feature article(>8000 words),Research paper,Short communication(~3000 words),Commentary(~1000 words),and Viewpiont(~3000 words).Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your submission.Authors contributing to special issues should ensure that they select the special issue article type from this list.展开更多
The editors of International Journal of Ophthalmology gratefully acknowledge the members of IJO Editorial Board and reviewers from 51 countries and regions who participated in the peer-reviews and provided their valua...The editors of International Journal of Ophthalmology gratefully acknowledge the members of IJO Editorial Board and reviewers from 51 countries and regions who participated in the peer-reviews and provided their valuable comments between Nov.1st,2024 and Oct.31st,2025.They volunteer their valuable time and expertise,and without them we would not maintain the necessary quality expected of the journal.We apologize if we have inadvertently missed a reviewer’s name off this list.展开更多
1.Introduction Speaking with an audience as a scientific expert should not be intimidating.I have done more than my share in a variety of roles,so Professors Zhigang Peng(Georgia Tech)and Xiaodong Song(Peking Universi...1.Introduction Speaking with an audience as a scientific expert should not be intimidating.I have done more than my share in a variety of roles,so Professors Zhigang Peng(Georgia Tech)and Xiaodong Song(Peking University)asked me to review pertinent lessons.展开更多
The year 2025 marked a significantmilestone for Laparoscopic,Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery(LERS)—we have awarded our first Impact Factor of 2.0 released by the Journal Citation Reports from Clarivate Analytics,which...The year 2025 marked a significantmilestone for Laparoscopic,Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery(LERS)—we have awarded our first Impact Factor of 2.0 released by the Journal Citation Reports from Clarivate Analytics,which ranks in the second quartile in the surgery category.This remarkable achievement,which reflects LERS’s steadily increasing influencein the area of surgery,would not be possible without the peer reviewer’s invaluable contributions.On behalf of the Editorial Board and Editorial Office,we would express our sincere appreciation to the following reviewers,who reviewed at least one paper with rigorous and insightful comments.We sincerely hope to engage further with them,either as esteemed reviewers or outstanding authors,in 2026 and beyond.展开更多
2025年度,共有下列92位专家为本刊审稿,特提名致谢!(按姓名的汉语拼音顺序排列)Many thanks for our peer reviewers,listed below,for their time and hard work spent on review of manuscripts submitted to China Journal of Oral a...2025年度,共有下列92位专家为本刊审稿,特提名致谢!(按姓名的汉语拼音顺序排列)Many thanks for our peer reviewers,listed below,for their time and hard work spent on review of manuscripts submitted to China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2025 and their excellent support of the editorial process.Sincerely congratulating our authors who have published their high quality work in China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.The future of our journal is bright and it will continue to serve as a top-notch interdisciplinary resources for clinicians involved in the care of patients with oral and maxillofacial disorders,and for scientists striving to elucidate the mechanisms and therapy for these diseases.展开更多
International Journal of Nursing Sciences(IJNSS,Print ISSN 2096-6296,and Online ISSN 2352-0132,CN10-1444/R)is the official peer-reviewed research journal of the Chinese Nursing Association.The IJNSS publishes original...International Journal of Nursing Sciences(IJNSS,Print ISSN 2096-6296,and Online ISSN 2352-0132,CN10-1444/R)is the official peer-reviewed research journal of the Chinese Nursing Association.The IJNSS publishes original research papers,reviews,discussion papers,editorial and letters to the editor.展开更多
Objectives:Healthcare students experience significant stress due to their rigorous graduate school curricula.These levels of stress are associated with higher risks of depression,self-harm,and exhaustion.Coping interv...Objectives:Healthcare students experience significant stress due to their rigorous graduate school curricula.These levels of stress are associated with higher risks of depression,self-harm,and exhaustion.Coping interventions have been shown to help students develop healthy stress coping strategies.The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the diverse array of coping interventions and what characteristics of coping interventions were most effective at decreasing stress among healthcare students.Methods:Any intervention designed to address coping for academic stress was included among medical,dental,nursing,physician assistant,allied health,veterinary,psychology,etc.students.A comprehensive literature search was completed to include multiple databases,Ancestry,and hand-searching from EBSCO and Google Scholar articles.A final total of 17 studies were included.Standardized mean difference effect sizes(ES)were synthesized across studies using a random-effects model in the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software for changes in coping levels in healthcare students.Moderator analyses were performed to explore the study,intervention,and participants’characteristics.The risk of bias was assessed by RoB2 and ROBINS-I.Results:Coping interventions significantly reduced stress outcomes among healthcare students(d=0.74;95%CI[0.48–1.01],95%PI[−0.41–1.90],p<0.001,Q=228.49,I^(2)=93.0%,T=0.52,T^(2)=0.28,p<0.001).Moderator analysis showed that interventions with stress education,established professional guidance,and fewer hours led to better stress management outcomes.Conclusions:This study demonstrates that coping interventions produce an overall moderate-to-large effect on stress reduction.Future research investigating coping interventions on academic and long-term outcomes would be beneficial.展开更多
Objectives This review aimed to systematically synthesize the available research on the disclosure of diagnosis and related issues in childhood cancer from the perspectives of healthcare professionals,with the goal of...Objectives This review aimed to systematically synthesize the available research on the disclosure of diagnosis and related issues in childhood cancer from the perspectives of healthcare professionals,with the goal of informing the optimization of disclosure processes and meeting the communication needs of affected families.Methods In accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute(JBI)methodology for mixed methods systematic reviews,the convergent segregated approach was used in this review.Articles were retrieved from 11 databases,including PubMed,Web of Science,CINAHL,CENTRAL,Embase,Ovid/Medline,PsycINFO,PsycArticles,Scopus,ERIC,and China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI).The quality of the selected articles was assessed using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool(MMAT).The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO(CRD42024542746).Results A total of 21 studies from 10 countries were included.Their methodological quality was generally medium to high,with MMAT scores ranging from 60%to 100%.The synthesis yielded three core themes:1)the spectrum of professional and societal attitudes toward disclosure;2)the dynamic practices of navigating disclosure amid uncertainty,including timing and environment,stakeholders,and content of disclosure;and 3)factors influencing disclosure,including children’s,parental,healthcare professionals’,and socio-cultural factors.Conclusions This review synthesized the perspectives and experiences of healthcare professionals regarding disclosure in childhood cancer,highlighting the complexity and multidimensional nature of this process in clinical practice.Future research should further investigate the experiences and needs of children and their parents,explore cultural variations in disclosure practices,develop context-appropriate assessment tools,and construct multidimensional intervention strategies to enhance the humanistic care and professional effectiveness of the disclosure process.展开更多
Green transplant refers to the realization of the importance of understanding and improving the environmental footprint of transplantation through sustainable practices.This involves assessing the entire transplantati...Green transplant refers to the realization of the importance of understanding and improving the environmental footprint of transplantation through sustainable practices.This involves assessing the entire transplantation process including preoperative evaluation,donation,organ and patient transportation,surgery,postoperative recovery,and follow-up.This is a topic that has not been fully addressed yet,but its importance is being increasingly appreciated in surgery.The aim of this study was to investigate the carbon footprint associated with transplantation and propose sustainable mitigating solutions.A comprehensive review of the existing literature on transplantation was conducted and supplemented with findings from the broader fields of surgical and perioperative care,given the scarcity of available data.The analysis identified the most involved environmental factors and attempted to offer practical solutions based on current sustainability practices.Notably,no study has yet examined the carbon footprint associated with the entire transplantation procedure.Only five studies have attempted to assess the environmental impact of kidney or liver transplants,but they focused,almost explicitly,on specific steps of the process.By employing an extrapolative methodology from the broader surgical field,we determined that the primary contributors to the environmental impact of transplantation are energy,consumables and materials,anesthesia and pharmaceuticals,transportation,and water.This review offers practical solutions utilizing the 5R framework,emphasizing sustainability to ensure transplantation remains clinically and environmentally relevant.展开更多
Objectives This scoping review aimed to identify and summarize the current research on virtual reality(VR)technologies used for health education in cancer patients,as well as to identify key areas of application.Metho...Objectives This scoping review aimed to identify and summarize the current research on virtual reality(VR)technologies used for health education in cancer patients,as well as to identify key areas of application.Methods In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines,a comprehensive literature search was performed across 11 electronic databases and gray literature sources from inception to 12 September 2025.Studies employing immersive VR tools to improve health education outcomes in cancer patients were included.Data extraction and thematic synthesis were conducted to map evidence regarding VR modalities,educational applications,and outcome measures.Results Twenty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria.VR was applied across four primary educational scenarios,including radiotherapy,chemotherapy,surgery,and healthy behavior(including rehabilitation,smoking cessation,and self-management).Eight distinct VR modalities were identified,namely VR videos,virtual environments,virtual environment for radiotherapy training(VERT),VR interactions,3D models,VR games,VR non-player characters(VR NPCs),and virtual libraries.Among these,VR videos(50.0%),virtual environments(46.4%),and VR interactions(28.6%)were the most frequently employed.The interventions led to significant improvements in patient knowledge,skills,attitudes,health behaviors,and psychological well-being.A clear evolution in VR educational approaches has been observed,shifting from static environmental familiarization toward interactive,gamified,and intelligence-driven experiences.Nevertheless,notable gaps remain regarding safety protocols and data privacy protections,with only a minority of studies addressing these issues.Conclusions VR technologies demonstrate considerable promise as an innovative educational tool in oncology care,enhancing patient understanding,psychological preparedness,and engagement throughout the cancer journey.Future implementation must address infrastructural,ethical,and user-centered design barriers to facilitate the scalable and sustainable integration of this approach into clinical practice.展开更多
Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are widely regarded as primary drivers of aging and are associated with several neurodegenerative diseases.The degeneration of motor neurons during aging is a critical pa...Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are widely regarded as primary drivers of aging and are associated with several neurodegenerative diseases.The degeneration of motor neurons during aging is a critical pathological factor contributing to the progression of sarcopenia.However,the morphological and functional changes in mitochondria and their interplay in the degeneration of the neuromuscular junction during aging remain poorly understood.A defined systematic search of the Pub Med,Web of Science and Embase databases(last accessed on October 30,2024)was conducted with search terms including'mitochondria','aging'and'NMJ'.Clinical and preclinical studies of mitochondrial dysfunction and neuromuscular junction degeneration during aging.Twentyseven studies were included in this systematic review.This systematic review provides a summary of morphological,functional and biological changes in neuromuscular junction,mitochondrial morphology,biosynthesis,respiratory chain function,and mitophagy during aging.We focus on the interactions and mechanisms underlying the relationship between mitochondria and neuromuscular junctions during aging.Aging is characterized by significant reductions in mitochondrial fusion/fission cycles,biosynthesis,and mitochondrial quality control,which may lead to neuromuscular junction dysfunction,denervation and poor physical performance.Motor nerve terminals that exhibit redox sensitivity are among the first to exhibit abnormalities,ultimately leading to an early decline in muscle strength through impaired neuromuscular junction transmission function.Parg coactivator 1 alpha is a crucial molecule that regulates mitochondrial biogenesis and modulates various pathways,including the mitochondrial respiratory chain,energy deficiency,oxidative stress,and inflammation.Mitochondrial dysfunction is correlated with neuromuscular junction denervation and acetylcholine receptor fragmentation,resulting in muscle atrophy and a decrease in strength during aging.Physical therapy,pharmacotherapy,and gene therapy can alleviate the structural degeneration and functional deterioration of neuromuscular junction by restoring mitochondrial function.Therefore,mitochondria are considered potential targets for preserving neuromuscular junction morphology and function during aging to treat sarcopenia.展开更多
Epilepsy,a common neurological disorder,is characterized by recurrent seizures that can lead to cognitive,psychological,and neurobiological consequences.The pathogenesis of epilepsy involves neuronal dysfunction at th...Epilepsy,a common neurological disorder,is characterized by recurrent seizures that can lead to cognitive,psychological,and neurobiological consequences.The pathogenesis of epilepsy involves neuronal dysfunction at the molecular,cellular,and neural circuit levels.Abnormal molecular signaling pathways or dysfunction of specific cell types can lead to epilepsy by disrupting the normal functioning of neural circuits.The continuous emergence of new technologies and the rapid advancement of existing ones have facilitated the discovery and comprehensive understanding of the neural circuit mechanisms underlying epilepsy.Therefore,this review aims to investigate the current understanding of the neural circuit mechanisms in epilepsy based on various technologies,including electroencephalography,magnetic resonance imaging,optogenetics,chemogenetics,deep brain stimulation,and brain-computer interfaces.Additionally,this review discusses these mechanisms from three perspectives:structural,synaptic,and transmitter circuits.The findings reveal that the neural circuit mechanisms of epilepsy encompass information transmission among different structures,interactions within the same structure,and the maintenance of homeostasis at the cellular,synaptic,and neurotransmitter levels.These findings offer new insights for investigating the pathophysiological mechanisms of epilepsy and enhancing its clinical diagnosis and treatment.展开更多
The editorial team of JIPB would like to express sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for their diligence and insightful feedback between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Your invaluable contributions a...The editorial team of JIPB would like to express sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for their diligence and insightful feedback between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Your invaluable contributions are crucial in maintaining the high standards and quality of our journal. We look forward to your continued support in 2026.展开更多
文摘The rise of the“fishing reviewer”phenomenon presents a significant threat to the integrity of academic publishing,undermining the credibility of the peer review process and eroding trust in scientific journals.This editorial explores the risk factors contributing to this troubling trend and identifies key indicators to recognize such reviewers.To address this issue,we propose strategies,including enhanced reviewer vetting,comprehensive training,and transparent recognition policies to foster a culture of accountability and ethical conduct in scholarly review.By implementing these measures,we can safeguard the quality and credibility of academic research.
文摘English writing is also a crucial means of evaluating the language proficiency of a learner of English as second language.As a result, it is essential to review English writing researching in terms of contents, number, methods, process, feedback and assessment which can guide our English writing teaching effectively.
文摘During the Fifth Asian and Pacific International Fairs held in Beijing, the vice minister of State Economic and Trade Commission, Yu Xiaosong, gave a review of the economic situation and investment environment of China to business people and journalists of various countries. This year is a key year in China’s economic system reform. The reform schemes for financial and taxation, monetary, investment and foreign
文摘The Editors of Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction wish to thank all reviewers listed below,as well as any others whose names may have been inadvertently omitted,for contributing their time and expertise in reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal in 2025.Their efforts have greatly contributed to the continued growth and quality of the journal.Here we acknowledge,with special thanks,to those who reviewed one or more papers during the year.Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the list;we apologize for any errors or omissions.
文摘Background Early detection with screening mammography can potentially reduce breast cancer mortality rates. To achieve an efficient screening, a peer review system provides a compensatory double-check reviewing, will hopefully to prevent the omission of detectable lesions and reduce unnecessary recall. Methods In 2009, 4643 initial mammographic screenings reported by 74 screening radiologists had negative results with a recall rate of less than 5%. In the same year, 2538 initial positives screened by 18 screening radiologists had a recall rate higher than 15%. Those 7181 randomized screenings were evenly distributed for reassessment by 39 reviewing radiologists. The disagreement of assessments between the reviewers and screening radiologists was recorded. The differential rate was defined as the number of the disagreements divided by the number of audited films reviewed by a screening radiologist. The equality of the differential rates for each screening radiologists with negative and positive assessments was compared by a Chi-square test. The performance of the 39 auditors was measured by the Kendalrs tau statistic. P values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results The mean differential rate for screening radiologists of negative assessments was 6.7% （P=0.588）, while 35.0% for positive assessments were significant （P 〈0.001）. The result indicated that most of the initial negative assessments reported by the screening radiologists were generally accepted by the reviewers but not the positive assessments. With respect to the 39 reviewers, there was no significant evidence for the association of the difference rates between negative and positive assessments. Nine reviewers were found to have their differential rate for negative and positive assessments larger than the average of the population. Eleven reviewers were found to have their differential rates smaller than the average for both. Thirteen reviewers had their differential rates smaller than the average for negative assessments but larger than the average for positive assessments. The opposite condition was found for six reviewers. The Kendall＇s tau statistic was 0.038 （P=0.735）. Conclusions Reviewers usually agreed with the opinion of the initial screening doctors who reported negative findings. Therefore, a 5% recall rate as the lower range of reviewing negatives may be still too high. The recall rate of more than 15% was significantly related to improper interpretation, especially when the differential rate is 25% or higher, a warning to the underperforming screening radiologist is recommended. An ideal reviewer should interpret films independently. Reviewers with tendencies to be followers or contrarians should not be enrolled in the reviewing system.
文摘Introduction Types of paper Contributions falling into the following categories will be considered for publication:Reviews article(>10000 words),Short review(~5000 words),Feature article(>8000 words),Research paper,Short communication(~3000 words),Commentary(~1000 words),and Viewpiont(~3000 words).Please ensure that you select the appropriate article type from the list of options when making your submission.Authors contributing to special issues should ensure that they select the special issue article type from this list.
文摘The editors of International Journal of Ophthalmology gratefully acknowledge the members of IJO Editorial Board and reviewers from 51 countries and regions who participated in the peer-reviews and provided their valuable comments between Nov.1st,2024 and Oct.31st,2025.They volunteer their valuable time and expertise,and without them we would not maintain the necessary quality expected of the journal.We apologize if we have inadvertently missed a reviewer’s name off this list.
基金Support was provided by NSF(grant No.EAR-2041892)
文摘1.Introduction Speaking with an audience as a scientific expert should not be intimidating.I have done more than my share in a variety of roles,so Professors Zhigang Peng(Georgia Tech)and Xiaodong Song(Peking University)asked me to review pertinent lessons.
文摘The year 2025 marked a significantmilestone for Laparoscopic,Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery(LERS)—we have awarded our first Impact Factor of 2.0 released by the Journal Citation Reports from Clarivate Analytics,which ranks in the second quartile in the surgery category.This remarkable achievement,which reflects LERS’s steadily increasing influencein the area of surgery,would not be possible without the peer reviewer’s invaluable contributions.On behalf of the Editorial Board and Editorial Office,we would express our sincere appreciation to the following reviewers,who reviewed at least one paper with rigorous and insightful comments.We sincerely hope to engage further with them,either as esteemed reviewers or outstanding authors,in 2026 and beyond.
文摘2025年度,共有下列92位专家为本刊审稿,特提名致谢!(按姓名的汉语拼音顺序排列)Many thanks for our peer reviewers,listed below,for their time and hard work spent on review of manuscripts submitted to China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2025 and their excellent support of the editorial process.Sincerely congratulating our authors who have published their high quality work in China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.The future of our journal is bright and it will continue to serve as a top-notch interdisciplinary resources for clinicians involved in the care of patients with oral and maxillofacial disorders,and for scientists striving to elucidate the mechanisms and therapy for these diseases.
文摘International Journal of Nursing Sciences(IJNSS,Print ISSN 2096-6296,and Online ISSN 2352-0132,CN10-1444/R)is the official peer-reviewed research journal of the Chinese Nursing Association.The IJNSS publishes original research papers,reviews,discussion papers,editorial and letters to the editor.
文摘Objectives:Healthcare students experience significant stress due to their rigorous graduate school curricula.These levels of stress are associated with higher risks of depression,self-harm,and exhaustion.Coping interventions have been shown to help students develop healthy stress coping strategies.The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the diverse array of coping interventions and what characteristics of coping interventions were most effective at decreasing stress among healthcare students.Methods:Any intervention designed to address coping for academic stress was included among medical,dental,nursing,physician assistant,allied health,veterinary,psychology,etc.students.A comprehensive literature search was completed to include multiple databases,Ancestry,and hand-searching from EBSCO and Google Scholar articles.A final total of 17 studies were included.Standardized mean difference effect sizes(ES)were synthesized across studies using a random-effects model in the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software for changes in coping levels in healthcare students.Moderator analyses were performed to explore the study,intervention,and participants’characteristics.The risk of bias was assessed by RoB2 and ROBINS-I.Results:Coping interventions significantly reduced stress outcomes among healthcare students(d=0.74;95%CI[0.48–1.01],95%PI[−0.41–1.90],p<0.001,Q=228.49,I^(2)=93.0%,T=0.52,T^(2)=0.28,p<0.001).Moderator analysis showed that interventions with stress education,established professional guidance,and fewer hours led to better stress management outcomes.Conclusions:This study demonstrates that coping interventions produce an overall moderate-to-large effect on stress reduction.Future research investigating coping interventions on academic and long-term outcomes would be beneficial.
基金supported by the Fuxing Nursing Research Foundation of Fudan University[FNF202352].
文摘Objectives This review aimed to systematically synthesize the available research on the disclosure of diagnosis and related issues in childhood cancer from the perspectives of healthcare professionals,with the goal of informing the optimization of disclosure processes and meeting the communication needs of affected families.Methods In accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute(JBI)methodology for mixed methods systematic reviews,the convergent segregated approach was used in this review.Articles were retrieved from 11 databases,including PubMed,Web of Science,CINAHL,CENTRAL,Embase,Ovid/Medline,PsycINFO,PsycArticles,Scopus,ERIC,and China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI).The quality of the selected articles was assessed using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool(MMAT).The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO(CRD42024542746).Results A total of 21 studies from 10 countries were included.Their methodological quality was generally medium to high,with MMAT scores ranging from 60%to 100%.The synthesis yielded three core themes:1)the spectrum of professional and societal attitudes toward disclosure;2)the dynamic practices of navigating disclosure amid uncertainty,including timing and environment,stakeholders,and content of disclosure;and 3)factors influencing disclosure,including children’s,parental,healthcare professionals’,and socio-cultural factors.Conclusions This review synthesized the perspectives and experiences of healthcare professionals regarding disclosure in childhood cancer,highlighting the complexity and multidimensional nature of this process in clinical practice.Future research should further investigate the experiences and needs of children and their parents,explore cultural variations in disclosure practices,develop context-appropriate assessment tools,and construct multidimensional intervention strategies to enhance the humanistic care and professional effectiveness of the disclosure process.
文摘Green transplant refers to the realization of the importance of understanding and improving the environmental footprint of transplantation through sustainable practices.This involves assessing the entire transplantation process including preoperative evaluation,donation,organ and patient transportation,surgery,postoperative recovery,and follow-up.This is a topic that has not been fully addressed yet,but its importance is being increasingly appreciated in surgery.The aim of this study was to investigate the carbon footprint associated with transplantation and propose sustainable mitigating solutions.A comprehensive review of the existing literature on transplantation was conducted and supplemented with findings from the broader fields of surgical and perioperative care,given the scarcity of available data.The analysis identified the most involved environmental factors and attempted to offer practical solutions based on current sustainability practices.Notably,no study has yet examined the carbon footprint associated with the entire transplantation procedure.Only five studies have attempted to assess the environmental impact of kidney or liver transplants,but they focused,almost explicitly,on specific steps of the process.By employing an extrapolative methodology from the broader surgical field,we determined that the primary contributors to the environmental impact of transplantation are energy,consumables and materials,anesthesia and pharmaceuticals,transportation,and water.This review offers practical solutions utilizing the 5R framework,emphasizing sustainability to ensure transplantation remains clinically and environmentally relevant.
基金supported by a project supported by Scientific Research Fund of Zhejiang Provincial Education Department(Grant number Y202457058).
文摘Objectives This scoping review aimed to identify and summarize the current research on virtual reality(VR)technologies used for health education in cancer patients,as well as to identify key areas of application.Methods In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines,a comprehensive literature search was performed across 11 electronic databases and gray literature sources from inception to 12 September 2025.Studies employing immersive VR tools to improve health education outcomes in cancer patients were included.Data extraction and thematic synthesis were conducted to map evidence regarding VR modalities,educational applications,and outcome measures.Results Twenty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria.VR was applied across four primary educational scenarios,including radiotherapy,chemotherapy,surgery,and healthy behavior(including rehabilitation,smoking cessation,and self-management).Eight distinct VR modalities were identified,namely VR videos,virtual environments,virtual environment for radiotherapy training(VERT),VR interactions,3D models,VR games,VR non-player characters(VR NPCs),and virtual libraries.Among these,VR videos(50.0%),virtual environments(46.4%),and VR interactions(28.6%)were the most frequently employed.The interventions led to significant improvements in patient knowledge,skills,attitudes,health behaviors,and psychological well-being.A clear evolution in VR educational approaches has been observed,shifting from static environmental familiarization toward interactive,gamified,and intelligence-driven experiences.Nevertheless,notable gaps remain regarding safety protocols and data privacy protections,with only a minority of studies addressing these issues.Conclusions VR technologies demonstrate considerable promise as an innovative educational tool in oncology care,enhancing patient understanding,psychological preparedness,and engagement throughout the cancer journey.Future implementation must address infrastructural,ethical,and user-centered design barriers to facilitate the scalable and sustainable integration of this approach into clinical practice.
基金supported by grants from Collaborative Research Fund(Ref:C4032-21GF)General Research Grant(Ref:14114822)+1 种基金Group Research Scheme(Ref:3110146)Area of Excellence(Ref:Ao E/M-402/20)。
文摘Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are widely regarded as primary drivers of aging and are associated with several neurodegenerative diseases.The degeneration of motor neurons during aging is a critical pathological factor contributing to the progression of sarcopenia.However,the morphological and functional changes in mitochondria and their interplay in the degeneration of the neuromuscular junction during aging remain poorly understood.A defined systematic search of the Pub Med,Web of Science and Embase databases(last accessed on October 30,2024)was conducted with search terms including'mitochondria','aging'and'NMJ'.Clinical and preclinical studies of mitochondrial dysfunction and neuromuscular junction degeneration during aging.Twentyseven studies were included in this systematic review.This systematic review provides a summary of morphological,functional and biological changes in neuromuscular junction,mitochondrial morphology,biosynthesis,respiratory chain function,and mitophagy during aging.We focus on the interactions and mechanisms underlying the relationship between mitochondria and neuromuscular junctions during aging.Aging is characterized by significant reductions in mitochondrial fusion/fission cycles,biosynthesis,and mitochondrial quality control,which may lead to neuromuscular junction dysfunction,denervation and poor physical performance.Motor nerve terminals that exhibit redox sensitivity are among the first to exhibit abnormalities,ultimately leading to an early decline in muscle strength through impaired neuromuscular junction transmission function.Parg coactivator 1 alpha is a crucial molecule that regulates mitochondrial biogenesis and modulates various pathways,including the mitochondrial respiratory chain,energy deficiency,oxidative stress,and inflammation.Mitochondrial dysfunction is correlated with neuromuscular junction denervation and acetylcholine receptor fragmentation,resulting in muscle atrophy and a decrease in strength during aging.Physical therapy,pharmacotherapy,and gene therapy can alleviate the structural degeneration and functional deterioration of neuromuscular junction by restoring mitochondrial function.Therefore,mitochondria are considered potential targets for preserving neuromuscular junction morphology and function during aging to treat sarcopenia.
基金supported by Basic Research Programs of Science and Technology Commission Foundation of Shanxi Province,No.20210302123486(to WJ).
文摘Epilepsy,a common neurological disorder,is characterized by recurrent seizures that can lead to cognitive,psychological,and neurobiological consequences.The pathogenesis of epilepsy involves neuronal dysfunction at the molecular,cellular,and neural circuit levels.Abnormal molecular signaling pathways or dysfunction of specific cell types can lead to epilepsy by disrupting the normal functioning of neural circuits.The continuous emergence of new technologies and the rapid advancement of existing ones have facilitated the discovery and comprehensive understanding of the neural circuit mechanisms underlying epilepsy.Therefore,this review aims to investigate the current understanding of the neural circuit mechanisms in epilepsy based on various technologies,including electroencephalography,magnetic resonance imaging,optogenetics,chemogenetics,deep brain stimulation,and brain-computer interfaces.Additionally,this review discusses these mechanisms from three perspectives:structural,synaptic,and transmitter circuits.The findings reveal that the neural circuit mechanisms of epilepsy encompass information transmission among different structures,interactions within the same structure,and the maintenance of homeostasis at the cellular,synaptic,and neurotransmitter levels.These findings offer new insights for investigating the pathophysiological mechanisms of epilepsy and enhancing its clinical diagnosis and treatment.
文摘The editorial team of JIPB would like to express sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for their diligence and insightful feedback between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Your invaluable contributions are crucial in maintaining the high standards and quality of our journal. We look forward to your continued support in 2026.
