Enhanced Multi‐Objective Optimization Model for Bridge Performance Assessment and Prediction, Based on Improved PCA, K‐Means Clustering, and Kaplan–Meier Survival Algorithm by Chengzhong Gui, Zhi Duan, Zuwei Huang, Zhiguo Sun, Wei Qiao, Yu Cheng

“…This comprehensive study encompasses a series of analytical techniques and methodologies to build a multi‐objective optimization model for bridge performance assessment and prediction. …”
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REVIEW OF IDENTIFIED SHORTCOMINGS IN AQUIFER VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS by Anthony Okeh, Abu Mallam, Osagie Abel Uyimwen, S. A. Ganiyu

“…At the interpretation stage, the author interpreted ADMT data as VES, which was perceived as inaccurate as their principles and methodologies are different. Another study was noted to have presented results without categorizing the Aquifer Protective Capacity (APC) rating in percentages (%). …”
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Siphon-type hydroelectric plants: application for power generation in a low head dam in southern Brazil by Janaina Terhorst Pizutti, Carlos Henrique Pereira Assunção Galdino, Fernando Setembrino Cruz Meirelles, Alexandre Beluco

“…The case study of an inoperative plant and the tools available in the Homer Software for data simulation were used as methodological resources. Two base configurations were considered: one with 100% renewable matrices and another one including a diesel generator. …”
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The intervention of curcumin on rodent models of hepatic fibrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Yun-Hang Chu, Bing-Yao Pang, Ming Yang, Qi Meng, Yan Leng

“…Studies were evaluated for methodological quality using the syrcle's bias risk tool.…”
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Du produit d’échange à l’objet symbole : de nouvelles données sur les demi-produits de type currency-bar du Val de Saône et de l’Arc jurassien by Marion Berranger, Philippe Dillmann, Philippe Fluzin, Enrique Vega, Stéphanie Leroy, Michel Aubert, Emmanuelle Delqué-Količ

“…In the scope of this article, an exceptional set of more than 70 currency-bars, found in a sector extending from Val de Saône to the surroundings of Salins-les-Bains (Jura), was studied using the latest methodologies developed in the domains of dating iron objects, the characterization of materials and sourcing analyses. …”
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Is Topical Tranexamic Acid Effective in Reducing Hematoma and Seroma in Breast Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Ammar S.A. Hashemi, MD, Sara M. Hussein, MD, Zainab H. Alshehab, Abdullah A. Al Qurashi, MD, Lucas Kreutz-Rodrigues, MD, Basel A. Sharaf, MD, DDS, FACS

“…Larger studies with standardized methodologies are required to fully establish the role of topical TXA in optimizing breast surgery outcomes.…”
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Detection of Alzheimer Disease in Neuroimages Using Vision Transformers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Vivens Mubonanyikuzo, Hongjie Yan, Temitope Emmanuel Komolafe, Liang Zhou, Tao Wu, Nizhuan Wang

“…ConclusionsThis systematic review provides valuable evidence for the utility of ViT models in distinguishing patients with AD from healthy controls, thereby contributing to advancements in neuroimaging-based diagnostic methodologies. Trial RegistrationPROSPERO CRD42024584347; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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Characterising COVID-19 empirical research production in Latin America and the Caribbean: A scoping review. by Cristián Mansilla, Cristian A Herrera, Laura Boeira, Andrea Yearwood, Analia S Lopez, Luis E Colunga-Lozano, Eva Brocard, Tatiana Villacres, Marcela Vélez, Gabriel Di Paolantonio, Ludovic Reveiz

“…The largest portion of research came from people/population of Brazil (54.6%), Mexico (19.1%), Colombia (11.2%), Argentina (10.4%), Peru (10.3%) and Chile (10%), while Caribbean countries concentrated 15.3%. The methodologies most used were cross-sectional studies (34.7%), simulation models (17.5%) and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (13.6%). …”
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The clinical efficacy of scalp acupuncture for tinnitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiadi Chen, Ruizhi Jing

“…However, the current evidence is limited due to potential biases and heterogeneity across studies.Future studies should standardize protocols, ensure higher methodological rigor, and explore long-term effects to validate the findings further.The review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024537806):Jiadi Chen, Ruizhi Jing.Analysis of clinical effect of scalp acupuncture on tinnitus. …”
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Modelling the impact of environmental responsibility on the development of enterprises by M. Pinskaya, O. Meleshchenko, O. Kovalchuk, O. Karpenko, E. Kompanets

“…FINDING: One justified a scientific and methodological approach to assessing the level of environmental responsibility or the industrial enterprise, including calculation of the corresponding taxonomic indicator with consideration of the quantitative factors of its environmental responsibility and the qualitative and quantitative factors of environmental initiative. …”
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Impact of “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery” (ERAS) protocols vs. traditional perioperative care on patient outcomes after colorectal surgery: a systematic review by Vaishnavi Kannan, Najeeb Ullah, Sunitha Geddada, Amir Ibrahiam, Zahraa Munaf Shakir Al-Qassab, Osman Ahmed, Iana Malasevskaia

“…This approach led to the identification of 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from the past decade, involving 1,476 adult participants. To ensure methodological rigor and transparency, the review followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 guidelines and was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024583074). …”
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Pain Perception of the First Eye versus the Second Eye during Phacoemulsification under Local Anesthesia for Patients Going through Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-A... by Chuying Shi, Jinqiu Yuan, Benny Zee

“…Evaluation of the methodological quality of studies was based on Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). …”
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Web-based interventions for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Ping Xu, Wei Zhang, Xiaojuan Wang, Dan Dan Chen, Pingping Guo, Yin Jin, Zhenzhen Xiang, Minna Mao, Qiong Zheng, Suwen Feng

“…Two reviewers will independently conduct the study selection, data extraction and quality assessment. The methodological quality of included studies will be assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project assessment tool. …”
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Phage therapy in the management of respiratory and pulmonary infections: a systematic review by Patience Sarkodie-Addo, Abdul-Halim Osman, Bill Clinton Aglomasa, Eric S. Donkor

“…However, there is a lack of uniform methodologies and protocols across different PT cases in the management of LRTIs. …”
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A Research Synthesis of Therapeutic Interventions for Whiplash-Associated Disorder (WAD): Part 5 – Surgical and Injection-Based Interventions for Chronic WAD by Robert W Teasell, J Andrew McClure, David Walton, Jason Pretty, Katherine Salter, Matthew Meyer, Keith Sequeira, Barry Death

“…Twenty-five studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria, six of which were randomized controlled trials with ‘good’ overall methodological quality (median Physiotherapy Evidence Database score of 7.5). …”
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Machine Learning in the Management of Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Scoping Review by Aijing Luo, Wei Chen, Hongtao Zhu, Wenzhao Xie, Xi Chen, Zhenjiang Liu, Zirui Xin

“…The PROBAST (Prediction model Risk Of Bias Assessment Tool) and QUADAS-2 (Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2) methodological quality assessment tools were used to review the included studies, and narrative data synthesis was performed on the modeled results provided by these studies. …”
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Metatranscriptomes-based sequence similarity networks uncover genetic signatures within parasitic freshwater microbial eukaryotes by Arthur Monjot, Jérémy Rousseau, Lucie Bittner, Cécile Lepère

“…However, the vast amount of data produced by -omics approaches require data-driven methodologies to make predictions about these microorganisms’ role within ecosystems. …”
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Effect of short inter-pregnancy interval on perinatal and maternal outcomes among pregnant women in SSA 2023: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Fentahun Yenealem Beyene, Kihinetu Gelaye Wudineh, Simachew Animen Bantie, Azimeraw Arega Tesfu

“…<h4>Results</h4>Thirteen studies were included in this review and most of the studies level of heterogeneity across the study was considerable, mainly due to methodological variations, Statistical heterogeneity, and population and intervention variations of included studies. …”
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Synovial biomarkers in the diagnosis of post-traumatic osteoarthritis following anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries: protocol for a systematic review by Helena Donato, Fernando Fonseca, João Pedro Oliveira, João Castro Mendes, José Casanova, Alexandrina Ferreira Mendes

“…A narrative synthesis will be performed to evaluate the strength and consistency of the findings, considering both the methodological quality of the included studies and the reliability of the results.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required for this review as it is a secondary study based on public and published data. …”
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Studies of biological properties of continuous suspension ВНК-21/SUSP/ARRIAH cell line by M. I. Doronin, M. N. Guseva, D. V. Mikhalishin, A. S. Sharypov, N. S. Mudrak, N. Ye. Kamalova, B. L. Manin

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