Pregnancy and pulmonary embolism; a fatal challenge: literature review by Bahram Zarmehri, Hoda Zabihi

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Surgical Treatment of Age-Related Cataracts: Milestones and Challenges. Literature Review by М. М. Bikbov, G. Z. Isragilova, T. R. Gilmanshin

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Presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in pigs for consumption - one health challenge - Literature review by Isabela Carvalho dos Santos, Lidiane Nunes Barbosa, Lisiane de Almeida Martins, Laisa Marina Rosa Rey, Kawany Gabrieli Zanetti Fazoli, Lucas Lima da Silva, Larissa Rafaela de Paula Ferreira, Ulisses de Pádua Pereira, Daniela Dib Gonçalves

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Impact of Transportation Electrification on the Electricity Grid—A Review by Reza Bayani, Arash F. Soofi, Muhammad Waseem, Saeed D. Manshadi

“…It is also found that EVs suffer from a higher mile-per-hour charging rate than conventional vehicles, which is an open technological challenge. Literature indicates that electric vehicle penetration will not affect the power grid in short term but charging management is required for higher vehicle penetration in the long-term scenario. …”
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Anaesthetic management of patients undergoing surgery for Moyamoya disease – our institutional experience by Vivek B. Sharma, Hemanshu Prabhakar, Girija Prasad Rath, Parmod K. Bithal

“…Because of the insecure cerebral circulation, these patients represent an anaesthetic challenge. Literature is scarce on the anaesthetic management of MMD, especially from the Indian subcontinent. …”
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Carbon Credit Systems in Agriculture: A Review of Literature by Nimanthika Lokuge, Sven Anders

“…Our particular interest is on Alberta because the province indicates the highest agricultural GHG emissions from 1990 to 2019 and, therefore, developing strategies to reduce the sector’s carbon intensity without compromising its economic contribution to the provincial economy poses a challenge.  Literature is evident for promising GHG-mitigation strategies such as adoption of 4R practices (the right source at the right rate, right time and right place) as a package and improved efficiency in cattle farm management. …”
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Rowing Simulator Modulates Water Density to Foster Motor Learning by Ekin Basalp, Laura Marchal-Crespo, Laura Marchal-Crespo, Georg Rauter, Georg Rauter, Robert Riener, Robert Riener, Peter Wolf

“…Although robot-assisted training is present in various fields such as sports engineering and rehabilitation, provision of training strategies that optimally support individual motor learning remains as a challenge. Literature has shown that guidance strategies are useful for beginners, while skilled trainees should benefit from challenging conditions. …”
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An investigation of transit-time flowmetry parameters in coronary artery by-pass grafting by Amin, S

“…Although CABG remains the reference-standard for revascularisation of multi-vessel CAD, long-term patency of by-pass grafts continues to be a major challenge. Literature suggests that perioperative graft failure occurs in up to 11% of by-pass grafts, affecting roughly 10% of all CABG patients, and hence numerous interventions have over the years been investigated to prolong graft patency and to identify grafts that may eventually go on to fail. …”

Poetry Appreciation and Paraphrasing Skills of Grade 9 Students by Jane Catherine A. Tobis, Chona G. Mascuñana

“… Among all the literary pieces used in English language teaching, poetry has always been regarded as an interesting and challenging literature genre used in English language teaching. …”
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Recent trends for practical rehabilitation robotics, current challenges and the future by Md. Khudzari, Ahmad Zahran, Mohd. Yakub, Mohd. Fitri, Yasuchika, Mori

“…The present paper focuses of three main categories: types of rehabilitation robots, key technologies with current issues and future challenges. Literature on fundamental research with some examples from commercialized robots and new robot development projects related to rehabilitation are introduced. …”

Treatment of lead and arsenic poisoning in anuric patients – a case report and narrative review of the literature by Chun-Yuan Hsiao, Chip Gresham, Mark R. Marshall

“…Abstract Background Heavy metal poisoning can cause debilitating illness if left untreated, and its management in anuric patients poses challenges. Literature with which to guide clinical practice in this area is rather scattered. …”
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Perspective on Career Transition of Students With Visual Impairments by Chiedu Eseadi, Boitumelo Molegogeng Diale

“…Most employers often do not want to hire people who are visually challenged. Literature also suggests that it is somewhat difficult to find common ground to support full inclusion to promote career transition for SVIs due to conflicting viewpoints among parents and educators of students with and without VIs. …”
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Hybrid tracking model for multiple object videos using second derivative based visibility model and tangential weighted spatial tracking model by Felix M. Philip, Rajeswari Mukesh

“…In the area of video surveillance, tracking model for multiple object video is still a challenging task since the objects are usually affected with inter-object occlusion, object confusion, different posing, environment with heavy clutter, small size of objects, similar appearance among objects, and interaction among the multiple objects In order to alleviate these challenges, literature presents different tracking models using spatial and visual information. …”
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Indigenous knowledge for disaster risk reduction: An African perspective by Nnamdi G. Iloka

“…Understanding how local people in Africa have managed to survive and adapt for generations, before the arrival of Western education, may be the key to developing sustainable policies to mitigate future challenges. Literature used in this article, obtained from the books, papers and publications of various experts in the fields of disaster risk reduction, climate change, indigenous knowledge and adaptation, highlight the need for more interest to be shown in indigenous knowledge, especially in the developing country context. …”
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Examining Classroom Contexts in Support of Culturally Diverse Learners’ Engagement: An Integration of Self-Regulated Learning and Culturally Responsive Pedagogical Practices. by Aloysius C. Anyichie, Deborah L. Butler, Nancy E. Perry, Samson M. Nashon

“…To address this challenge, literatures on self-regulated learning (SRL) and culturally responsive teaching (CRT) both document practices that foster engagement, although from different perspectives. …”
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The Foundations of Anti-System Protests in Democracy by Cummings, Peter M. M.

“…I test this argument primarily through in-depth, historical analysis of two cases: 1) Chile 2006-2019, a case in which sectoral protests escalated to anti-system protests, and 2) Brazil 2003-2013, a case in which sectoral protests escalated to multi-demand and multi-sector but non-system protests. My project challenges literature that suggests that modern protests come together rapidly due to technological advances, supports literature that urges scholars to view protests as interconnected waves of contention, and adds to literature on blame attribution by showing how and why social movement organizations escalate their targets of blame over time and based on political experiences. …”
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Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Abdominal Pain in a Pregnant Woman by Jennifer Koestler, Eva Waite, Michael Chietero, Joanna Shulman, Suzanne Rose, Edward Poliandro, Virginia Walther, William Simpson, Ana Nunez

“…We have also involved the medical library staff in the implementation of this exercise to provide students with an additional resource to help them with more challenging literature searches. This problem-based learning exercise allows third-year medical students to consolidate educational experiences from across their clerkships and encourages multidisciplinary thinking in their clinical interactions. …”
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A Modern Writing Instrument Used as a Weapon for Committing Bank Cheque Fraud by Vivekkumar Mangilal Chayal, Rakesh Rawal, Deepak R. Handa, Vijay Verma, Narendrakumar Mangilal Chayal, Himanshu A. Pandya

“…In the recent era, investigation of dye, pigments and powder-based ink examination are big challenges. Literature and survey reveal that, some erasable ink pens were consistently used to commit economic frauds in bank instruments like cheques, withdrawal slips, demand drafts, fix deposit receipts, counterfeit currency, and other essential documents. …”
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Setting the stage: reviewing current knowledge on the health of New Zealand immigrants—an integrative review by Blessing Kanengoni, Sari Andajani-Sutjahjo, Eleanor Holroyd

“…The growth of migrant communities continues to rise globally, creating unique and complex health challenges. Literature on immigrant health in New Zealand (NZ) remains scant. …”
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Ion-Triggered In Situ Gelling Nanoemulgel as a Platform for Nose-to-Brain Delivery of Small Lipophilic Molecules by Sreeharsha Nagaraja, Girish Meravanige Basavarajappa, Ranjith Kumar Karnati, Esam Mohamed Bakir, Swati Pund

“…Although reliable and non-invasive, intranasal administration of lipophilic neuroprotective agents for brain targeting is still challenging. Literature focuses on naturally-derived compounds as a promising therapeutics for chronic brain diseases. …”
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