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View article: FinTech 4.0 and the Future of Global Finance: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data as Catalysts of Digital Financial Innovation
FinTech 4.0 and the Future of Global Finance: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data as Catalysts of Digital Financial Innovation Open
The notion of FinTech 4.0 paradigm shift refers to the change of perception because of the current knowledge of finance. The merge between the blockchain technology and the artificial intelligence and the big data data has provided the fut…
View article: Rapid Optical Cytology with Deep Learning-Based Cell Segmentation for Diagnosis of Thyroid Lesions
Rapid Optical Cytology with Deep Learning-Based Cell Segmentation for Diagnosis of Thyroid Lesions Open
We have developed and implemented a rapid, robust, and clinically viable protocol for fluorescence polarization cytopathology of thyroid nodules. The proposed approach utilizes rapid sample preparation and automated image analysis to accur…
View article: Selective breast/gynecologic pathology fellowship training in the United States: Experience of program directors
Selective breast/gynecologic pathology fellowship training in the United States: Experience of program directors Open
Published data on combined breast and gynecologic [breast/gyn] surgical pathology fellowship training programs are limited. Our study aimed to survey the landscape of such fellowships in the United States (US), including specific informati…
View article: Translational Potential of Fluorescence Polarization for Breast Cancer Cytopathology
Translational Potential of Fluorescence Polarization for Breast Cancer Cytopathology Open
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. The standard of care for diagnosis involves invasive core needle biopsy followed by time-consuming histopathological evaluation. A rapid, accurate, and minimally invasive method to diag…
View article: Cryptocurrencies versus environmentally sustainable assets: Does a perfect hedge exist?
Cryptocurrencies versus environmentally sustainable assets: Does a perfect hedge exist? Open
In the wake of proliferation of cryptocurrencies and growing concerns regarding their environmental impact, we investigate the dynamic co-movement of digital assets and environmentally sustainable assets. We use daily data of five global i…
View article: Islamic Banking: Past, Present and Future
Islamic Banking: Past, Present and Future Open
Purpose: The Islamic banking literature has been growing rapidly in the last decade. The aim of this study is to carry out a retrospective hybrid review to reveal this literature’s influential scientific actors (countries, institutions, jo…
View article: Resident Physician “Moonlighting” for On-call in Transfusion Medicine: Educational Impact and Preparedness for Practice
Resident Physician “Moonlighting” for On-call in Transfusion Medicine: Educational Impact and Preparedness for Practice Open
Introduction/Objective Resident physician moonlighting is controversial and uncommon in Pathology, usually limited to anatomic pathology grossing support. Due to an acute staffing shortage in our department, we offered senior AP/ CP reside…
View article: Are Islamic investments still safe assets during the COVID‐19 pandemic?
Are Islamic investments still safe assets during the COVID‐19 pandemic? Open
While looking for safe‐haven assets, the literature obtained mixed and varying results, changing from one period to the next, or one geographical area to another. Recently, this field of research grew even more, motivated by the changing e…
View article: EFFICACY OF LEFLUNOMIDE IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
EFFICACY OF LEFLUNOMIDE IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Open
Objective: To determine the efficacy of leflunomide in patients presenting with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: This descriptive case series was conducted in the Medicine Department, Lady reading Hospital, Peshawar, for a period of six mont…
View article: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Extramammary Paget Disease
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Extramammary Paget Disease Open
Clinical practice guidelines for EMPD provide guidance regarding recommended diagnostic approaches, differentiation between invasive and noninvasive disease, and use of surgical vs nonsurgical treatments. Prospective registries may further…
View article: Front Cover
Front Cover Open
Confocal fluorescence imaging of pathological breast tissue stained with the combination of intravital dye, Methylene Blue (MB), with molecular cancer marker, pH low insertion peptide (pHLIP) conjugated with fluorescent Alexa532 (Alexa532‐…
View article: What do we know about business and economics research during COVID-19: a bibliometric review
What do we know about business and economics research during COVID-19: a bibliometric review Open
The destructive COVID-19 has emerged as the most lethal disease and dented the global economies in every aspect. Consequently, a large amount of research emerged to understand the dynamics of COVID-19. Using meta-literature approach with c…
View article: Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19-Infected Cancer Patients in Pakistan: Differences Between Survivors and Non-Survivors
Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19-Infected Cancer Patients in Pakistan: Differences Between Survivors and Non-Survivors Open
Background Cancer patients are considered as highly vulnerable individuals in the current COVID-19 pandemic. We studied the clinical characteristics of survivor and non-survivor COVID-19-infected cancer patients in Pakistan. Patients and M…
View article: Central Bank Risk Management, Fintech, and Cybersecurity
Central Bank Risk Management, Fintech, and Cybersecurity Open
Based on technical assistance to central banks by the IMF’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department and Information Technology Department, this paper examines fintech and the related area of cybersecurity from the perspective of central ba…
View article: Central Bank Risk Management, Fintech, and Cybersecurity
Central Bank Risk Management, Fintech, and Cybersecurity Open
Based on technical assistance to central banks by the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department and Information Technology Department, this paper examines fintech and the related area of cybersecurity from the perspective of central ba…
View article: Primary Prevention of Fatal Ventricular Arrhythmias With Implantable Cardioverter- Defibrillator Therapy – An Analysis of Implications Based on MADIT II Criteria
Primary Prevention of Fatal Ventricular Arrhythmias With Implantable Cardioverter- Defibrillator Therapy – An Analysis of Implications Based on MADIT II Criteria Open
Aims: The primary aim of this retrospective study was to determine the proportion of patients with myocardial infarction (MI) who fulfil the criteria of the Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial (MADIT) II and the …
View article: Decision letter: 3D virtual pathohistology of lung tissue from Covid-19 patients based on phase contrast X-ray tomography
Decision letter: 3D virtual pathohistology of lung tissue from Covid-19 patients based on phase contrast X-ray tomography Open
Article Figures and data Abstract Introduction Results Discussion Materials and methods Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Data availability References Decision letter Author response Article and author information Metrics Abstract We presen…
View article: A Survey of Research on Retail Central Bank Digital Currency
A Survey of Research on Retail Central Bank Digital Currency Open
This paper examines key considerations around central bank digital currency (CBDC) for use by the general public, based on a comprehensive review of recent research, central bank experiments, and ongoing discussions among stakeholders. It …
View article: A Survey of Research on Retail Central Bank Digital Currency
A Survey of Research on Retail Central Bank Digital Currency Open
This paper examines key considerations around central bank digital currency (CBDC) for use by the general public, based on a comprehensive review of recent research, central bank experiments, and ongoing discussions among stakeholders. It …
View article: Gene Expression Profiles Identify Features Common to Lobular and Ductal Premalignant Breast Lesions
Gene Expression Profiles Identify Features Common to Lobular and Ductal Premalignant Breast Lesions Open
Premalignant lesions have been identified in both the ductal and lobular units of the breast epithelium. These lesions have a 4-fold increase in risk of progression to invasive breast cancer, but 80% will remain indolent. This may be due, …