The Applicability and Productiveness of a Systematic Literature Review Methodology in Volcanology Research: Case of the Magma Pathway at the Mount Cameroon Volcano

The presented research illustrates the applicability and productiveness of the systematic literature review methodology, a non-empirical methodology in the geological sciences, particularly volcanology. The systematic literature review methodology is a replicable, rigorous, and transparent methodology for synthesizing existing literature to answer questions on a specific topic. The synthesis allows for knowledge consolidation, such as identifying knowledge gaps. In our illustration of this methodology, we focused on the expanding knowledge about the magma pathway at Mount Cameroon, one of Africa’s active volcanoes. Our synthesis of the relevant international geoscience research literature is based on the framework of knowledge about the magma pathway beneath a typical basaltic volcano. The framework has three primary components: magma supply, storage, and transport to erupting vents. Across these components is a total of twelve secondary components. The result is a previously non-existent and fragmented overall understanding of the magma pathway at Mount Cameroon. The gaps in the understanding (such as in the magma supply rates, timescales of chamber processes, and magma ascent rates) may be addressed in future research. Another key implication of the presented research lies in the proof of concept of the systematic literature review methodology as an applicable qualitative research methodology in the study of volcanoes.

A Case of Lautropia mirabilis Infection in a Lung Transplant Patient and a Review of the Literature

Lautropia mirabilis is an opportunistic pathogen that typically causes intestinal and oral infections when the body’s immune system is compromised or the microbial flora is imbalanced.Respiratory infections caused by Lautropia mirabilis are extremely rare.The symptoms and severity of Lautropia mirabilis infection may vary depending on individual differences and the site of infection.Through a review of relevant literature and this case study,it has been observed that Lautropia mirabilis may also cause pulmonary infectious diseases,and in immunocompromised patients,it can lead to severe infections,potentially resulting in death.

Irregular dietary habits as a predictor of stunting occurrence among children under 5 years of age:a literature review

Objective:To identify the illustration of feeding patterns of stunting children using literature review method.Methods:This study was a descriptive narrative research using literature review approach to explore dietary habits of children with stunting problem.All the literature review processes employed Guideline Review measurement of Joanna Briggs Institute.Related ar ticles in literature were obtained from journal databases,such as Pub Med,Science Direct,Google Scholar,and Dimensions through structured research question with Patient,Exposure an interest,Outcome or response(PEO)methods.Results:This study found 2246 published ar ticles from 2018 to 2021 about children with stunting.Screening process was conducted fur ther to eliminate ar ticles with irrelevant titles and abstracts,and also the unsuitable ar ticles with the research question;hence,about 9 ar ticles were eligible to be reviewed ahead.All these ar ticles mentioned that children with irregular dietary habits would likely experience stunting.The low intake of nutritional food became the major predictor of stunting.Conclusions:Inappropriate feeding patterns and the variety of food were being the factors of stunting emergence among children<5 years of age.High consumption of carbohydrates,less animal-based protein,and misunderstanding about intake of sweetenedcondensed milk predisposed children to suffer stunting.

A Case of Waldenström Macroglobulinemia with Acute Kidney Injury as the First Manifestation and Literature Review

Waldenström macroglobulinemia is a rare lymphoid tumor accounting for 2% of all hematological malignancies. Renal complications are less common compared to multiple myeloma, with the most frequent renal manifestations being microproteinuria and microhematuria. This paper presents a case of Waldenström macroglobulinemia with acute kidney injury as the initial manifestation. A 75-year-old male was admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University after elevated blood creatinine levels were detected for one day. Upon admission, his blood creatinine was 255 μmol/L, urine protein was 1+, urine erythrocytes were negative, electrophoresis showed IgM positivity in the κ-region, and a bone marrow biopsy indicated a tendency towards lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. The patient was discharged after receiving a treatment regimen of prednisone acetate, thalidomide, and cyclophosphamide, and continued oral medication outside the hospital. The patient returned two weeks later due to diarrhea and was found to have a blood creatinine level of 985 μmol/L, along with severe acidosis and hyperkalemia. The patient refused renal replacement therapy and was not followed up, resulting in a poor prognosis. Additionally, a review of the literature is provided to contextualize this case within the broader scope of existing research.

Asymptomatic gastric adenomyoma and heterotopic pancreas in a patient with pancreatic cancer: A case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Gastric adenomyoma(GA)is a rare submucosal benign neoplasm that occurs mostly in the gastric antrum and is often misdiagnosed.No standard treatment has been established for this disease in cases of malignancy.CASE SUMMARY A 75-year-old woman with a 10-year history of hypertension was admitted to the Emergency Department of our hospital complaining of paroxysmal exacerbation of acute abdominal pain for 1 d with no apparent cause.Enhanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging indicated a mass in the caudal pancreas,cholecystitis,and cholecystic polypus.Gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a mass arising from the gastric antrum.Due to the imaging findings,pancreatic cancer(PC),gastric lesion,cholecystitis,and cholecystic polypus were our primary consideration.Radical pancreatectomy,splenectomy,and cholecystectomy were performed successfully,and the gastric tumor was locally resected.Postoperative paraffin specimens confirmed the diagnosis of caudal PC,GA,and heterotopic pancreas(HP).Unfortunately,the patient died 13 mo later due to PC metastases to the liver,lung,and adrenal glands.CONCLUSION GA is a rare benign disease,especially when occurring with HP.It may stem from the same origin as HP.This is the first case report to date of a patient suffering from the simultaneous occurrence of GA,HP,and PC.GA is a lesion that can mimic other benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases;thus,a definitive diagnosis depends on postoperative pathological biopsy.Although GA and HP are both benign lesions,they should be resected because there is a chance of malignancy.Additional research should be conducted to better understand these submucosal lesions.

A Literature Review on Exploring Effective Flipped Classroom Strategies in College ESL Teaching

Flipped classroom has been widely recognized as an innovative and effective instructional approach by educators and researchers.In the paper,the author did a series of researches on ESL flipped classroom teaching literature and made a related literature review on its application in college ESL teaching,aiming to explore more relevant effective strategies that can promote college ESL teaching and learning effect authentically.Besides,the review can also provide some research reference for college ESL educators.

Submucous colon lipoma: A case report and review of the literature

Colon lipoma is remarkably rare in clinical practice. We reported a case of ascending colon lipoma in an 83-year-old woman. She was asymptomatic with a lipoma of 35 mm×30 mm×24 mm in size which was found by routine colonoscopy. Right hemicolectomy was performed uneventfully. The diagnosis was made by histological examination. Reviewing the literature and combining with our experience, we discussed the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon disease.

Liver cell adenoma:A case report with clonal analysis and literature review

We report a case of liver cell adenoma （LCA） in a 33-year-old female patient with special respect to its clonality status, pathogenic factors and differential diagnosis. The case was examined by histopathology, immunohistochemistry and a clonality assay based on X-chromosomal inactivation mosaicism in female somatic tissues and polymorphism at androgen receptor focus. The clinicopathological features of the reported cases from China and other countries were compared. The lesion was spherical, sizing 2 cm in its maximal dimension. Histologically, it was composed of cells arranged in cords, most of which were two-cell-thick and separated by sinusoids. Focal fatty change and excessive glycogen storage were observed. The tumor cells were round or polygonal in shape, resembling the surrounding parenchymal cells. Mitosis was not found. No portal tract, central vein or ductule was found within the lesion. The tumor tissue showed a positive reaction for cytokeratin （CK） 18, but not for CK19, vimentin, estrogen and progesterone receptors. Monoclonality was demonstrated for the lesion, confirming the diagnosis of an LCA. Clonality analysis is helpful for its distinction from focal nodular hyperplasia.K

Unusual presentations of cutaneous leishmaniasis in clinical practice and potential challenges in diagnosis:a comprehensive analysis of literature reviews

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is regarded as a re-emerging disease due to its increase in spread and rate of transmission over the past decade due to a proportionate increase in global human movements.This study was therefore carried out to review epidemiology,laboratory diagnosis and treatment with in-depth discussion on some of the rare clinical presentations of the disease capable of influencing its control.The study was based on literature review on clinical and laboratory features of cutaneous leishmaniasis from original research articles,review articles, short communications,letters to editor and case reports on the disease for the past 10 years(April 2000 to April 2010).The results were analysed using simple descriptive methods.The rarest presentations of leishmaniasis encountered were peritibial ulcerations,hard painful nipple in a male,swollen upper lip,dermatofibro sarcoma protuberans,sternal proliferative growth,turban tumour,post operative granuloma,chalazion-like 0.00%,and cutaneous sterile pyogranuloma with asymmetrical alopecia 0.00%each.Others include infected sebaceous cysts 0.45%,syphilis 0.19%,yaws 0.13%,thrombotic ulcerations 0.40%,mycetoma 0.90%,sarcoidosis 0.67%,painless nasal solitary nodule 0.00%,tuberculous lymphadenopathy 0.25%and unilateral erythema nodosum 0.28%.Physicians practicing in cutaneous leishmaniasis endemic,but most especially in the non-endemic areas should bear in mind that the disease may not be that rare in the context of the present global village phenomenon:and that,the next case could just be that of cutaneous leishmaniasis,the clinical picture of the patient notwithstanding.

Truth lies below: A case report and literature review of typical appearing polyps yet with an atypical diagnosis

BACKGROUND Enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma(EATL) is a rare form of peripheral Tcell lymphoma and makes up less than 5% of gastrointestinal lymphomas. EATL can be divided into type 1 which is associated with celiac disease, and monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma(MEITL), formally type 2, which is not associated with celiac disease.CASE SUMMARY We present a 60-year-old African American female, without celiac disease, who presented with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and 30 lb. weight loss over a 3 month period. She was subsequently diagnosed with EATL throughout her entire gastrointestinal tract. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy with EOCH(Etoposide, Oncovin, Cyclophosphamide, and Hydroxydaunorubicin). EATL is most common in the Asian and Hispanic population yet the incidence in African Americans is uncertain and emphasizes the rarity of this case. A literature review was included to further emphasize similarities and differences between our case and previously reported cases of MEITL.CONCLUSION The patient was diagnosed with EATL, immunochemical testing was not conclusive for MEITL however was suggestive of the disease.

Immunotherapies application in active stage of systemic lupus erythematosus in pregnancy:A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND Pregnancy in the setting of systemic lupus erythematosus can worsen thecondition from the stable to active stage, with quality of life and fertility desirebeing particular concerns. Pregnancy in the active stage of systemic lupuserythematosus (ASLE), although rare and complicated to manage, can be treatedfavorably with immunotherapies ifs used properly. Here we report such a successcase.CASE SUMMARY A 31-year-old primigravida patient, diagnosed with SLE seven years ago, wasinduced ASLE after a cold at 21 + weeks. The patient’s vital signs on presentationwere normal. Her laboratory exam was remarkable for significant proteinuria,liver and renal dysfunction, and low C3 and C4 levels. Infectious work-up wasnegative. The patient was diagnosed with ASLE. She was given immunosuppressiveagents (methylprednisolone, gamma globulin and azathioprine etc.)and plasma adsorption therapy, monitoring blood pressure every 8 h, fetal heartrate twice a day, and liver and renal function at least twice a week. Successfulmaternal and fetal outcomes are presented here.CONCLUSION Child-bearing in ASLE has become more promising, even for this difficult case ofASLE with multiple organ damage. Thorough antepartum counseling, cautiousmaternal-fetal monitoring, and multi-organ function monitoring bymultidisciplinary specialties are keys to favorable pregnancy outcomes.

Ultrasound for Detection of Ascites and for Guidance of the Paracentesis Procedure: Technique and Review of the Literature

Objective: To review the use of ultrasound (US) for the detection of free intraperitoneal fluid (ascites) and for the procedural guidance of the paracentesis procedure. Methods: Two clinical vignettes are presented to review the pertinent diagnostic, management and safety considerations associated with paracentesis. First, US techniques used for the identification of ascites and in the quantification of fluid pockets amenable to aspiration will be discussed. Next, the actual steps required for the performance of US-guided paracentesis will be covered. A review and analysis of the most current literature regarding US and paracentesis then follows. Conclusion: Current literature favors US-guided paracentesis over the traditional blind technique with a significant reduction in both the rate of unsuccessful aspiration of fluid and in the bleeding complications related to this procedure. Use of US for both the diagnostic and therapeutic management of ascites should be advocated as an essential skill for physicians and other health care providers caring for these patients.

Vancomycin-induced thrombocytopenia in endocarditis:A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND Thrombocytopenia is a serious complication in the medical practice of numerous drugs.Vancomycin is frequently used for the prophylaxis and treatment of suspected or identified methicillin-resistant positive infections.Several cases with vancomycin-induced thrombocytopenia(VIT)have been reported.However,these have rarely been extensively reviewed.The present report describes a case of VIT in endocarditis,and reviews all VIT cases reported in the literature.CASE SUMMARY A 26-year-old male diagnosed with infective endocarditis was admitted.The patient was treated with multiple drugs,including vancomycin,which was initially intravenously given at 1000 mg every 12 h and subsequently at 500 mg every 8 h on day 3.On day 11,the platelet count decreased to 51×10^(9)/L,vancomycin was switched to 500 mg every 12 h,and platelet transfusion was given.On day 17,the platelet count dropped to 27×10^(9)/L,and platelet transfusion was administered again.On day 23,vancomycin was adjusted to 500 mg every 8 h as the trough concentration dropped to the minimum effective concentration.On day 33,the platelet count declined to approximately 40×10^(9)/L.After platelet transfusion,the platelet count rebounded to 90×10^(9)/L on day 35 but dropped again to 42×10^(9)/L on day 43.Based on the time-to-platelet count curve and Naranjo’s Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale score,VIT was suspected.After vancomycin discontinuation and platelet transfusion,the platelet count gradually normalized.CONCLUSION The diagnosis of VIT can be achieved through the time-to-platelet count curve and Naranjo’s Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale score.The platelet count cannot be normalized simply by platelet transfusion alone,and vancomycin discontinuation is essential.

Endovascular treatment for left innominate vein aneurysm: Case report and literature review

Innominate vein aneurysms originating from the mediastinum are very rare. Previous treatments for this condition often required thoracotomy. We report a case of a 43-year-old male who presented a mediastinal mass by chest radiography. Contrast-enhanced CT and venography confirmed the diagnosis of left innominate vein aneurysm. The patient underwent endovascular treatment with stent placement and coil embolization of the left innominate vein. The patient remains well 18 months after surgery. The objective of this report is to discuss the diagnosis and endovascular treatment results of innominate vein aneurysm and to review the relevant literature to enhance and expand the pool of knowledge for this abnormality.

Lactation breast abscess treated with Gualou Xiaoyong decoction and painless lactation manipulation:A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND Breast abscess during lactation is a severe complication of acute mastitis,which can lead to discomfort,high fever,breast fistula,sepsis,septic shock,breast damage,disease persistence and frequent hospitalization.Breast abscesses may also lead the mother to discontinue breastfeeding,thereby harming the infant’s health.The predominant pathogenic bacteria are Staphylococcus aureus,Staphylococcus epidermidis and Streptococcus.The incidence of breastfeeding abscesses in breastfeeding women ranges between 4.0%and 11.0%.In cases of breast abscess,the rate of cessation of lactation is 41.0%.In instances of breast fistula,the rate of cessation of lactation is very high(66.7%).Furthermore,50.0%of women with breast abscesses must be hospitalized and treated with intravenous antibiotics.Treatment includes antibiotics,abscess puncture and surgical incision and drainage.The patients suffer from stress,pain and easily induced breast scarring;the disease’s progression is prolonged and recurrent,interfering with infant feeding.Consequently,it is crucial to discover an adequate cure.CASE SUMMARY A 28-year-old woman with a breast abscess was treated with Gualou Xiaoyong decoction and painless breast opening manipulation 24 d after cesarean delivery.On the 2nd d of treatment,the patient’s breast mass was significantly reduced,the pain was significantly reduced,and the general asthenia was improved.All conscious symptoms disappeared after 3 d,breast abscesses faded after 12 d of treatment,inflammation images disappeared after 27 d,and normal lactation images were restored.CONCLUSION In treating breast abscesses during breastfeeding,the combination of Gualou Xiaoyong decoction and painless lactation provides a positive therapeutic impact.This disease’s treatment offers the advantages of a short course of treatment,no need to discontinue breastfeeding and the ability to rapidly mitigate symptoms,which can be used as a reference in clinical practice.

Determining future high speed rail review topics through bibliometric analysis

As High Speed Rail(HSR)has proliferated globally,so has a related research field dedicated to exploring and addressing its unique issues.Yet,studies to understand and classify the HSR research domain are limited.This paper addresses the gap,using bibliometric analysis to identify future research areas and 20 candidate topics for literature review based on keyword analysis through VOSviewer.Article and review papers related to HSR published in the last 20 years(2003-2022)were retrieved from Scopus,and then analyzed to determine the split in knowledge between languages,the collaboration between countries and institutions,highly productive and cited journals,and research topics which have and have not been reviewed.Approximately 30%of the search results were published exclusively in Chinese,highlighting the importance of extending the evaluation to cover both languages.This is a novel aspect of the work,which has enabled the recognition of potential knowledge gaps.It is recommended that future reviews incorporate works in both languages,possibly through international collaboration.Institutions in China and other countries that are strong collaborators have been identified,as well as relevant,highly cited journals.

Development of an Assessment Tool for Domestic Elder Abuse: Creation of Items from a Literature Review

Background: With the “super-aging” of society, the prevalence of elder abuse can be expected to come under greater scrutiny. It will be important, therefore, to evaluate the presence and severity of elder abuse so as to prevent abuse and provide greater support for families. Aim: The aim of this study is to identify acts of elder abuse from a literature review in order to develop items for an assessment tool for domestic elder abuse. Methods: For the literature search, ICHUSHI Web, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and PubMed were utilized with the keywords “elder abuse” and “elderly abuse”. A search limited to original articles over the last five years containing descriptions of elder abuse was used in this study. In addition, through hand search, books and websites concerning elder abuse were also studied. Descriptions of the acts of elder abuse from the materials were extracted and categorized by content analysis based on seven subtypes of elder abuse (physical abuse, neglect, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, economical abuse, self-neglect, and social abuse). Results & Conclusions: The final analysis included 18 original articles, two books, and eight websites on elder abuse prevention. A total of 38 acts were extracted as items for the assessment tool, which can be used to evaluate the presence and severity of elder abuse. Further research will be needed to examine the validity and reliability of the assessment tool.

Therapeutic Communication Methods Targeting Families and Family Members: A Literature Review

Background and Purpose: Therapeutic communication is a new term in family health care nursing, defined by Hohashi (2019) as a method of family intervention, and characterized by inclusion of not only verbal conversation but also nonverbal interaction. However, specific therapeutic communication methods have not been systematized. The purpose of this study was to clarify therapeutic communication methods for families/family members from the perspectives of verbal communication and non-verbal communication through a review of existing literature. Methods: We conducted a search using the medical literature databases PubMed and Ichushi-Web using the keywords “therapeutic communication”. Analysis was performed on seven articles from PubMed and 14 articles from Ichushi-Web that described therapeutic communication methods performed by healthcare professionals for families/family members. Through directed content analysis, therapeutic communication methods were subcategorized, and classified into three categories: verbal communication, non-verbal communication, and verbal/non-verbal communication. Results: A total of 23 subcategories were extracted. Verbal communication included 11 subcategories, such as “asking questions using the communicatee’s words as they are”. Non-verbal communication included five subcategories, such as “noticing changes in the content of the communicatee’s story”. And verbal/non-verbal communication featured seven subcategories, such as “making the communicatee aware of one’s own beliefs”. Conclusion: Therapeutic communication methods included basic care/caring in family interviews/meetings, as well as verbal communication and non-verbal communication that act on family/family members’ beliefs. It is believed that changes in family/family members’ beliefs can be used to eliminate, reduce, or improve problematic conditions in the family. .

Treatment of gastric cancer with dermatomyositis as the initial symptom:Two case reports and review of literature

BACKGROUND Dermatomyositis(DM) is a rare autoimmune disease involving the connective tissue.The association between DM and gastric cancer remains unclear.Patients with DM have an increased risk of cancer and higher mortality.It requires immunosuppressive therapy,heightened surveillance,and immunologic response to internal malignancy.CASE SUMMARY Two cases of gastric cancer with DM as the first symptom in Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University(Shanghai,China) were reported.Two patients had a typical skin rash.The rash in the first patient involved mainly bilateral upper limbs and neck,while the second patient manifested rash associated mainly with the face,neck,and back.Both manifested muscle weakness in the extremities and elevated serum creatine kinase.Radical resection of the tumor dramatically improved DMrelated symptoms in the two patients.The literature review showed that gastric cancer is more commonly associated with DM in middle-aged and older male populations.CONCLUSION The findings suggest the need for comprehensive screening for malignant tumors in patients with DM refractory to long-term pharmacotherapy or hormone manipulation.

Malignant adenomyoepithelioma of the breast:Two case reports and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Malignant adenomyoepithelioma(AME)of the breast is a rare tumor in which malignancy can arise from either epithelial or myoepithelial components,or from both cell types.The incidence and prognosis of malignant AME of the breast are difficult to assess due to its rarity.Therefore,the optimal treatment for this disease is still controversial.CASE SUMMARY We present two middle-aged women(48 and 56 years old)with malignant AME of the breast.Core needle biopsy was performed before surgery.However,breast adenoma and malignant tumors were observed.The preoperative diagnosis of malignant AME of the breast is still challenging for pathologists and clinicians.Both patients underwent mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy,both of which were negative,followed by adjuvant chemotherapy.CONCLUSION The follow-up duration of the two patients was two years and four months,respectively.No signs of relapse or metastasis have been observed thus far.