Dietary Interventions and Physical Activity as Crucial Factors in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Paweł Rajewski, Jakub Cieściński, Piotr Rajewski, Szymon Suwała, Alicja Rajewska, Maciej Potasz

“…Hence, in recent years, so much importance has been attached to lifestyle medicine, to non-pharmacological treatment as prevention of lifestyle diseases. The narrative review presents possible therapeutic options for non-pharmacological management in the prevention and treatment of MASLD. …”
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Evaluating the impact of local alcohol licensing decisions on outcomes for the community: a systematic review by Elizabeth Goyder, Mark Clowes, Lindsay Blank, Emma Hock, Marie Rogerson

“…We included topic expert and public consultation to confirm the scope of the evidence synthesis and suggest evidence for inclusion. We synthesised narratively and made recommendations based on our findings.Results We identified a small volume (seven papers) of evidence regarding the health (and related) impacts of local alcohol licensing decision undertaken in the UK local authorities. …”
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Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in Male Reproduction: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications for Fertility Management by Aris Kaltsas, Fotios Dimitriadis, Athanasios Zachariou, Nikolaos Sofikitis, Michael Chrisofos

“…Over the past several decades, investigations have expanded beyond the original therapeutic intent of PDE5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction, exploring their broader reproductive implications. This narrative review integrates current evidence from in vitro studies, animal models, and clinical research to clarify the roles of PDEs in effecting the male reproductive tract, with an emphasis on the mechanistic pathways underlying cyclic nucleotide signaling, the cellular specificity of PDE isoform expression, and the effects of PDE5 inhibitors on Leydig and Sertoli cell functions. …”
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Mekanisme Survival dan Kesejahteraan Guru Sekolah Dasar: Studi Kualitatif di SDN Campaka by Nadiyah Aulia Safira, Rahma Nur Labah, Razi Fauziah Asri, Arkan Abhirama Ersakta, Aprilia Salsabila, Nadya Kharima

“…Data were analyzed using Creswell’s method, including data preparation, coding, narrative presentation, interpretation, and verification. …”
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Language Proficiency Across Tasks in Sequential Bilingual and Monolingual Children by Susan Logue, Raffaella Folli, Christina Sevdali, Victoria Singer, Juliana Gerard

“…The current study investigates the comparability across tasks in the domains of vocabulary, morphology, and syntax in primary-school-aged sequential bilingual children with L1 Arabic/L2 English (N = 40, 5;7–12;2) and age-matched monolinguals (N = 40). We collected narrated speech samples to produce measures across language domains, and additional measures from separate vocabulary, morphology, and syntax assessments. …”
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Terminalia arjuna in Chronic Stable Angina: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Navjot Kaur, Nusrat Shafiq, Harish Negi, Avaneesh Pandey, Srinivas Reddy, Harpreet Kaur, Neelima Chadha, Samir Malhotra

“…A number of experimental and clinical studies have been conducted to explore therapeutic potential of Terminalia arjuna in cardiovascular ailments specially in patients of coronary heart disease. A number of narrative reviews have been done but no systematic review has been conducted to date. …”
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Medical education and post pandemic challenges: where are we now? by Valeria Vásquez Estrada, Alejandro Hernández Martínez, Lina María Martínez Sánchez

“…Articles that best correlated with the objective were selected to be presented in a narrative review. RESULTS: The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), the change in teaching methodologies, and the mental health and soft-skills impact of the pandemic are some of the main issues that medical education is facing after COVID-19. …”
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How to Deal with Pulpitis: An Overview of New Approaches by Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Wojciech Niemczyk, Katarzyna Janik, Anna Zawilska, Małgorzata Kępa, Marta Tanasiewicz

“…These methods utilize stem cells, growth factors, and biomaterials to regenerate vascularized, functional pulp tissue. <b>Methods:</b> A narrative review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Embase to identify studies published between 2010 and 2023. …”
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Sustainable urban planning patterns and techniques in historical contextsCase study (Bolaghi neighborhood of Qazvin) by Amir Alimmohamadi, Hassan Sattari Sarebangholi, Mahsa Faramarzi Asl, Mohammadreza Pakdel

“…Abstract Historical contexts have rich cultural and cultural resources and are not very important not only because of the existence of valuable historical buildings and spaces, but also because they are real narratives of the life and activities of human beings who have lived throughout life. …”
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Experience of Initial Symptoms of Breast Cancer and Triggers for Action in Ethiopia by Timothy D. Dye, Solomon Bogale, Claire Hobden, Yared Tilahun, Teshome Deressa, Anne Reeler

“…Methods. 69 participants in a comprehensive breast cancer treatment program at the main national cancer hospital in Ethiopia were interviewed using mixed qualitative and quantitative approaches. Participants’ narratives of their initial cancer experience were coded and analyzed for themes around their symptoms, time to seeking advice, triggers for action, and contextual factors. …”
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Recurrent patellar dislocation: treatments and challenges by Fei Yang, Fei Yang, Changshun Chen, Changshun Chen, Rongjin Chen, Chenhui Yang, Hefang Xiao, Zhiwei Feng, Zhiwei Feng, Bin Geng, Yayi Xia

“…A comprehensive understanding of these is crucial for implementing preventive measures and developing targeted treatment strategies. The goal of this narrative review is to offer clinicians a deeper understanding of RPD treatment, enhance clinical decision-making skills, and encourage personalized and efficient management of RPD treatment.…”
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Understanding the complex function of gut microbiota: its impact on the pathogenesis of obesity and beyond: a comprehensive review by Aref Yarahmadi, Hamed Afkhami, Ali Javadi, Mojtaba Kashfi

“…However, more clinical tests are essential to refine the doses, frequency, and lasting effectiveness of these treatments. This narrative overview compiles the existing knowledge on the multifaceted role of gut microbiota in obesity and much more, showcasing possible treatment strategies for addressing these health challenges.…”
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Comparative Genre Analysis of Lyrical Novels: Christian and Kid and To the Lighthouse by Parnian Zarepoor, Najmeh Dorri, Gholamhosein Gholamhoseinzade

“…In this regard, five intratextual and extratextual genre analysis factors of the novel have been considered: formal and content-related factors (content, color and plot, narrator and point of view, character and characterization, language and tone, and scene), the relationship of the work with discourses, external function of the work, and audience. …”
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Beyond the embrace: a phenomenological qualitative exploration of the impact of kangaroo mother care (KMC) on couple relationships in China by Xin Ding, Yiyin He, Peizhen Chen, Chunmei He, Jufang Ding, Hongqing Guo, Wenying Yao

“…The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim, and analysed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis technique.Results Analysis of participants’ narratives revealed three pivotal themes: ‘strengthening of couple relationship’, ‘role adaptation and redefinition’ and ‘conflicts and resolution’. …”
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Impression management techniques employed by listed companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange when using Twitter by Naledi Nkhi, Zakiyyah Varachia, Dannielle Cerbone

“…Positive tweets contained more narratives compared to negative tweets, indicating that negative information is concealed. …”
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Identity and feminine life in the novel "A Secret in the Alleys" by mitra farara, najmeh nazari, Esmaeel Balali, galavizh alizadeh

“…In this novel, along with narrating the three generations of women's lives, the author deals with female identity and its related topics, such as identity crisis, recovery and revision of female identity, and Iranian women's transition from traditional identity to modern identity. …”
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#Nazarpemilu: promoting faith-based populist political communication in the Indonesian presidential election 2024 by Nur A. Dwi Putri, Budi Setiyono, Teguh Yuwono, Dewi Erowati

“…Fifth, this hashtag is also tainted by the activities of pro-Prabowo-Gibran candidate pair buzzer activities countering the hashtag with a reversed narrative. Base on this findings that populist content shared by users that appeals to faith-based in the form of hashtags can play an effective role in spreading populist political communication on the social media platform X and have implications for voters mobilization.…”
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Blood-based biomarkers in mild behavioral impairment: an updated overview by Efthalia Angelopoulou, Xenia Androni, Chiara Villa, Alexandros Hatzimanolis, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Sokratis Papageorgiou

“…These findings offer insights into the underlying pathophysiology of MBI, and connection between neuropsychiatric symptoms and progression of AD. In this narrative review, we aim to summarize and critically discuss the emerging literature evidence linking MBI to blood-based biomarkers, hoping to shed more light on MBI’s pathophysiology, its connection to AD-related neurobiology, as well as its potential practical utility for predicting cognitive impairment, guiding early interventions and managing the risk for dementia.…”
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Enhancing Biomedical Research Through Strategic Funding: A Comprehensive Review by Raju Vaishya, Abhishek Vaish, Marius M. Scarlat

“…This review seeks to explore the significance of funding in biomedical research, the obstacles encountered in obtaining such funding, and the economic ramifications of these investments. Methods: A narrative review was performed through an extensive literature search in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from December 1 to 10, 2024. …”
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Potential roles for vitamin D in preventing and treating impulse control disorders, behavioral addictions, and substance use disorders: A scoping review by Laya Jalilian-Khave, Razi Kitaneh, Binah Baht Ysrayl, Anna Borelli, Melissa C. Funaro, Marc N. Potenza, Gustavo A. Angarita

“…We extracted and summarized quantitative and qualitative data through a narrative synthesis and assessed the quality of studies using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and SYRCLE (Systematic Review Centre for Laboratory Animal Experimentation) criteria. …”
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