The Psychological Impact of Amblyopia Treatment: A Systematic Literature Review by Louisa Haine, Isaac Taylor, Megan Vaughan

“…Aim: The aim of this literature review was to determine if a consensus could be reached on whether amblyopia treatment causes distress to patients and/or their guardians, and if so, establish the impact of this reported psychological distress upon paediatric patients and/or their parents/guardians. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted of all publications written in English. …”
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The evolution of electric and hybrid vehicles and their influence on sustainable transport: A review and future research lines by Alberto-Tomas Delso-Vicente, Marisol-Carvajal Camperos, Margarita Almonacid-Durán

“…This study presents a systematic review of the academic literature on electric and hybrid vehicles, their ecosystems, and supporting infrastructure over the period 2008–2024. …”
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Barriers to timely diagnosis and management of breast cancer in Africa: Implications for improved outcomes by Roland Muyisa, Emile Watumwa, Judith Malembe, Jacques Wahangire, Ghyslaine Kalivanda, Apollinaire Saa Sita, Soly Kamwira

“…Breast cancer (BC) is a significant health challenge in Africa, characterized by high incidence, morbidity, and mortality rates. This systematic review aims to identify factors delaying BC diagnosis and treatment, evaluate management outcomes, and highlight the contributing pathways.The study thoroughly searched electronic databases for articles on breast cancer in Africa, focusing on publications in English or French from the past decade. …”
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DNA methylation and its influence on the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis: a systematic literature review by Thomas Nau, Samira Cutts, Nerissa Naidoo

“…Purpose: Evolving evidence demonstrates the role of epigenetics in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA), whereas in terms of mechanism, DNA methylation has received the highest attention thus far. This systematic review summarizes the current knowledge of DNA methylation and its influence on the pathogenesis of OA. …”
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A comprehensive transcriptional reference for severity and progression in spinal cord injury reveals novel translational biomarker genes by Rubén Grillo-Risco, Marta R. Hidalgo, Beatriz Martínez-Rojas, Victoria Moreno-Manzano, Francisco García-García

“…Our approach involved a systematic review, individual transcriptomic analysis, gene meta-analysis, and functional characterization. …”
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Social robots in adult psychiatry: a summary of utilisation and impact by Maja Kling, Alfred Haeussl, Nina Dalkner, Frederike T. Fellendorf, Melanie Lenger, Alexander Finner, Julia Ilic, Irina S. Smolak, Lena Stojec, Ina Zwigl, Eva Z. Reininghaus

“…Although the evidence regarding the benefits of robotic interventions in adult psychiatry is still low, it suffices to assume that investing in larger, randomised, and controlled trials is worthwhile and promising.Systematic review registrationasprediced.org, identifier 128766.…”
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Natural products against resistant bacterial infections: A systematic literature review by Harshit Kaushik, Ruchika Sharma, Anoop Kumar

“…Aim: Thus, we have conducted a systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to determine the role of natural products. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review of Cleanroom Ventilation and Air Distribution Systems by Arup Bhattacharya, Mohammad Saleh Nikoopayan Tak, Shervin Shoai-Naini, Fred Betz, Ehsan Mousavi

“…This study begins by looking over the history of cleanroom ventilation systems that creates the basis for understanding ventilation rate specifications, terminologies employed in ventilation effectiveness, and recognizing scientific studies that correlate ventilation effectiveness with air change rates. This systematic review includes a comprehensive summary that contains a set of historical data and evidence that may be used to specify ventilation requirements in cleanrooms. …”
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LEARNING ANALYTICS SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF STUDENTS' OUTCOMES by Ali Alowayr

“…To achieve this, a systematic review using a PRISMA methodology was conducted. …”
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A modified Delphi study towards developing a guideline to inform policy on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in South Africa: a study protocol by Ferdinand C Mukumbang, Babatope O Adebiyi, Kufre J Okop, Anna-Marie Beytell

“…Phase I will be carried out in three steps; we plan to conduct a document review of available policies on the prevention and management of FASDs and update the existing systematic review on FASDs interventions. The aim of the two reviews is to explore the availability and content of existing policies and global interventions on FASDs. …”
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DIGITAL SECURITY IN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS: A STUDY BASED ON FUTURE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS by María José Latorre-Medina, Chaimae Tnibar-Harrus

“…This study delves into this issue by means of a quantitative, theoretical and systematic review of future teachers currently in training at the Faculty of Education, Economy and Technology of Ceuta of the University of Granada (Spain). …”
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Validez y fiabilidad de la escala de participación de niños y adolescentes (CASP): una revisión sistemática by Elizabeth Roldán González, Andry Yasmid Mera Mamián, Ana Marcela Bolaños Roldán, Lina Giccela Suarez Muñoz, Paola Andrea García Marín

“…Objective: This study analyzed the validity and reliability of the CASP scale, identifying its strengths and limitations. Methodology: A systematic review was conducted using the databases PubMed, Epistemonikos, Scopus, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, Wiley, LILACS, and WOS. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii as an adjuvant therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a meta-analysis by Manning Li, Ying Xie

“…However, it did not reduce the occurrence of abdominal pain, vomiting, or taste disorders.ConclusionsS. boulardii supplementation in traditional eradication therapy significantly improves the H. pylori eradication rate and reduces the total adverse effects and incidence of diarrhea, bloating, constipation, and nausea.Systematic review registrationProspero, identifier CRD42024549780.…”
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MECHANISMS AND CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES OF ALLERGEN-SPECIFIC IMMUNOTHERAPY by Leila Akhvlediani, Marina Izmailovich, Meruyert Gazaliyeva, Anna Skvortsova, Kanan Tanriverdiev

“…Materials and Methods: A systematic review included 51 articles published between 2013 and 2024, selected from databases such as PubMed and Scopus. …”
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Do health professionals know about overdiagnosis in screening, and how are they dealing with it? A mixed-methods systematic scoping review. by Veerle Piessens, Ann Van den Bruel, An Piessens, Ann Van Hecke, John Brandt Brodersen, Emelien Lauwerier, Florian Stul, An De Sutter, Stefan Heytens

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This is a systematic review of studies examining HPs' knowledge and perception of overdiagnosis, whether it affects their position on offering screening, and their willingness to inform screening candidates about overdiagnosis. …”
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Determining prognostic factors in the treatment of primary hemifacial spasm: Clinical outcomes and complications. A literature review by Juan Carlos Acevedo-González, Alex Taub-Krivoy, Julian Alfonso Sierra-Peña, Julian Geronimo Lizarazo

“…Thus, our analysis focused on 16 articles, including meta-analyses, systematic reviews, clinical trials, and observational studies. …”
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A study on Bacterial Infections Associated with Central Nervous System in Pakistani Population by Muneeba Afzal, Hamza Altaf, Tayyaba Faiz, Samra Mannan

“… Objective: This paper reviews the evolving trends and epidemiology of CNS infections in Pakistan over four decades, exploring pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment approaches through systematic review and meta-analysis. Methodology: A comprehensive research study was conducted from August 2021 to May 2022 at the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review and Indirect Treatment Comparison of Efficacy of Repository Corticotropin Injection versus Synthetic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone for Infantile Spasms by Michael S. Duchowny, Ishveen Chopra, John Niewoehner, George J. Wan, Beth Devine

“…**Objective:** A systematic review and indirect treatment comparison of clinical trials was conducted to assess the comparative efficacy of RCI and synthetic ACTH treatments in infantile spasms. …”
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Taking stock of vaccine hesitancy among migrants: a scoping review protocol by Charles S Wiysonge, Sten H Vermund, Akhenaten Siankam Tankwanchi, Anelisa Jaca, Heidi J Larson

“…The reporting will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. …”
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Factors affecting the risk of gender-based violence among 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth: a scoping review of climate change-related vulnerabilities by Szymon Parzniewski, Xing Luo, Siyu Ru, Nevcihan Ozbilge, Kyle Breen, Haorui Wu

“…Due to limited robust evidence (from countries outside the US) and the diverse contexts of the selected studies, future research is needed to minimize GBV among 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth, especially as climate change introduces new layers of vulnerability.Systematic review registration10.37766/inplasy2024.4.0008…”
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