Effect of power training on physical functional performance of patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Samuel Brito de Almeida, Emmanuelle Silva Tavares Sobreira, Charles Phillipe de Lucena Alves, Danielle Pessoa Lima, Janine de Carvalho Bonfadini, Manoel Alves Sobreira-Neto, Thiago Holanda Freitas, Simony Lira do Nascimento, Pedro Braga-Neto

“…<h4>Results</h4>From 21,558 results, four studies were included in the meta-analysis due to their moderate to high methodological quality. PT showed no significant effect on PFP outcomes compared to control groups (TUG: ES, -0.281; 95% CI, -0.693 to 0.130; P = 0.180; I2:0%; PWS: ES, 0.748; 95% CI, -0.768 to 2.265; P = 0.333; I2:88%; FWS: ES, 0.420; 95% CI, -0.950 to 1.791; P = 0.548; I2:83%; SLS: ES, 0.161; 95% CI, -0.332 to 0.655; P = 0.521; I2:0%). …”
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Health loss and economic burden of asthma in China: a qualitative review based on existing literature by Peng Zhang, Jiaxin Xu, Baichuan Xu, Yiyin Zhang, Yang Xie

“…The risk of bias in economic studies was assessed using an 11-item methodological checklist for cost of illness, while cross-sectional studies were evaluated using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s recommendation rating tool. …”
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The language use Inventory-Persian: report of the psychometric properties by Mahbubeh Nakhshab, Ali Asgary, Akram Ahmadi

“…This study aimed to translate and adapt the Language Use Inventory (LUI) into Persian and examine its psychometric properties. Method It was a methodological and cross-sectional study. We pursued the steps of translation and adaptation of this questionnaire into Persian according to a standard guideline. …”
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Is it Time to Normalize Scapular Dyskinesis? The Incidence of Scapular Dyskinesis in Those With and Without Symptoms: a Systematic Review of the Literature by Paul A. Salamh, William J. Hanney, Trey Boles, Daniel Holmes, Alex McMillan, Austin Wagner, Morey J. Kolber

“…Studies were excluded if: (a) they were not published in the English language; (b) they were a case report design; (c) the presence of SD was part of the studies inclusion criteria; (d) data were not present distinguishing the number of subjects with or without SD; (e) they did not define participants as having or not having SD. Methodological quality of the studies was assessed utilizing the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist…”
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Patient-Centric Structural Determinants of Adherence Rates Among Asthma Populations: Exploring the Potential of Patient Activation and Encouragement Tool TRUSTR to Improve Adherenc... by Asim Zia, Arthur Brassart, Sheila Thomas, Fen Ye, Judith J. Stephenson, C. Daniel Mullins, Christopher A. Jones

“…Statistical modeling results reveal structural determinants, such as the opportunity to nudge, are higher among younger patients, as they have higher probability of being non-adherent. Methodologically, lateralization approach demonstrates the potential to capture real-world evidence beyond clinical data and merge it with clinical data.…”
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‘Bulun in Winter Is So Sad’: A. Bogolepov about Everyday Life in Polar Yakutia, 1913–1916 by Lilia I. Vinokurova, Alexander A. Suleymanov, Svyatoslav I. Fedorov

“…Petersburg Branch, and the efforts have yielded a variety of precious finds. The methodological basis rests on the principles characteristic of the field the researchers are actually engaged in — cryoanthropology. …”
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Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Ulcerative Colitis in Mosul city, Iraq by Muhammed Babakir-Mina

“…The study was conducted using two distinct methodologies. An observational checklist was used by the researcher to assess the patients’ characteristics and factors related to UC from 200 hospitalized patients from December 2018 to April 2019. …”
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Hybrid intelligence framework for optimizing shear capacity of lightweight FRP-reinforced concrete beams by Iman Faridmehr, Moncef L. Nehdi, Mohammad Ali Sahraei, Kiyanets Aleksandr Valerievich, Chiara Bedon

“…Incorporating artificial intelligence, sophisticated optimization methodologies, and thorough statistical evaluations establishes a holistic approach for the structural examination of FRP-RC beams, providing improved precision and valuable viewpoints for the refinement of future designs.…”
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Identification of m6A methyltransferase-related WTAP and ZC3H13 predicts immune infiltrates in glioblastoma by Liyun Gao, Jiaxin Gao, Jiayin He, Wenyan Fan, Xiangxin Che, Xin Wang, Tao Wang, Chunhua Han

“…Immune infiltration within the tumor microenvironment was assessed using ESTIMATE, CIBERSORT and ssGSEA methodologies. Functional disparities were determined through gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). …”
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Cross-Modal Augmented Transformer for Automated Medical Report Generation by Yuhao Tang, Ye Yuan, Fei Tao, Minghao Tang

“…Despite achieving some advancements, these methodologies encounter two primary challenges. First, the strong noise in blurred medical images always hinders the model of capturing the lesion region. …”
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Exploring the Landscape of Programming Language Identification With Machine Learning Approaches by Amandeep Verma, Rahul Saha, Gulshan Kumar, Alessandro Brighente, Mauro Conti, Tai-Hoon Kim

“…The increasing complexity of modern software development necessitates tools and methodologies for code analysis, maintenance, and migration in multi-language Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). …”
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Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for a systematic review by Jing Luo, Guo-Yan Yang, Di-Er Jin, Ying-Ze Zhang, Jian-Ming Wang, Wei-Ping Kong, Qing-Wen Tao

“…Two reviewers will independently extract data on participants, interventions, comparisons, outcomes, etc. The methodological quality of each included study will be evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and the strength of evidence on prespecified outcomes will be assessed in accordance with the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach. …”
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Treatments for partial remission of major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Marlies E Brouwer, Gert J Geurtsen, Damiaan A J P Denys, Joost Gülpen, Eva A M van Dis, Claudi L Bockting

“…Psychotherapy was associated with superior remission rates at post-treatment (OR 2.57; 95% CI 1.71 to 3.87) and follow-up 6 months or longer (OR 1.75; 95% CI 1.21 to 2.53), although not with improved relapse rates at post-treatment (OR 0.17; 95% CI 0.01 to 4.83) or follow-up 6 months or longer (OR 0.46; 95% CI 0.21 to 1.03). Overall methodological quality was poor.Conclusions Psychotherapy targeting partial remission may be effective in lowering depressive symptom severity and patients may potentially achieve full remission twice as likely. …”
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Principles to award learning achievements for lifelong learning in health using micro-credentials: an international Delphi study by Sharon Mitchell, John Hart, Muntaha Gharaibeh, Graham T. McMahon, Anthea Rhoda, Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Tana Wuliji, Janusz Janczukowicz

“…Methods A modified Delphi study following methodological steps was conducted. From April to May 2021, a literature review investigated existing standards in continuing professional development and the use of micro-credentialing in health. …”
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Entrepreneurship in Medical Education: Evaluation of the Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Seminar Series by Amanda Mac, Hayley McKee, Michael Balas, Aazad Abbas, Aida Ahrari, Pawandeep Sandhu, Dante Morra, Sarah McClennan, Alison Freeland

“…The session topics outlined a methodological approach to developing a medical start-up, from ideation to implementation, including a formal talk and question/answer period. …”
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A computational time integrator for heat and mass transfer modeling of boundary layer flow using fuzzy parameters by Muhammad Shoaib Arif, Wasfi Shatanawi, Yasir Nawaz

“…Complex computational methodologies are necessary to address this issue. A computational exponential integrator is modified for solving fuzzy partial differential equations. …”
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USABILITY OF PROGRAM INTERFACES FOR TEACHING 3D GRAPHICS IN A SCHOOL COURSE OF INFORMATICS by Oleksandr O. Mosiiuk, Yaroslava B. Sikora, Olena Yu. Usata

“…The authors also formulate recommendations for the study of three-dimensional graphics editors in a school course of informatics and note methodological points that teachers should pay attention to when preparing for classes. …”
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The decision-making process and experiences of women returning to work after parental leave: a qualitative systematic review protocol by Safiye Sahin, Sabine S. Dunbar, Gurmeet Sehgal, Lisa R. Roberts, Jan M. Nick

“…The meta-aggregation approach will be utilized to synthesize findings, with confidence assessed through study quality and consistency. Any methodological deviations will be documented. Findings will be graded using the ConQual approach and presented in a summary of findings table. …”
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Two chromatographic methods for analyzing paracetamol in spiked human plasma with its toxic metabolite, N-acetyl parabenzoquinone imine and its antidote, N-acetyl-l-cysteine by Omar M El-Abassy, Michael Gamal Fawzy, Ebraam B. Kamel

“…Using the innovative blue applicability grade index software, which measures the practicality of procedures, both methodologies were compared with a reported methods. …”
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Billing Systems and Customer Satisfaction in the Ministry of Water and Environment Uganda: A Case of Kabale South Western Umbrella of Water and Sanitation. by Ayebare, Ivan

“…The research employed a cross-sectional research design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. A sample size of 136 respondents was selected from a population of 210 determined using the statistical table of Krejcie & Morgan (1970), of which 132 actually participated in the study giving a response rate of 97.1%. …”
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