Microplastic and human health with focus on pediatric well-being: a comprehensive review and call for future studies by Rogers Wainkwa Chia, Ntegang Venant Atem, Jin-Yong Lee, Jihye Cha

“…Hence, here we identified and reviewed original research papers published in 2017–2023 across 11 database categories in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science to improve our understanding of MPs with a focus on pediatric well-being. …”
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Interdisciplinary Approaches in Doctoral and Higher Research Education: An Integrative Scoping Review by Kritika Rana, Sarah J. Aitken, Ritesh Chimoriya

“…The review was conducted using four major academic databases (ERIC, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) with an exploratory search using keywords related to interdisciplinary approaches, doctoral studies, and academic collaborations. …”
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Sustainable bamboo: Technological innovations and patent insights for a greener future by Himalay R. Patel, Rahil Mathakia, Urvashi C. Mangroliya, Viralkumar B. Mandaliya

“…A patent landscape analysis on bamboo was conducted using Patentscope (World Intellectual Property Organization database), Scopus Patents, Google Patents, and Lens (a public patent knowledge database). 818 patent records were retrieved from 1898 to 2024 and are discussed sector-wise. …”
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Identification of personal factors that influence engagement in cardiac rehabilitation and interventions targeting personal factors: A scoping review protocol. by Hongyu Zhang, Duygu Sezgin

“…Databases for the searches will include PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science. The data extraction is developed by the reviewers based on JBI guidelines and relevant literature, the form will detail the characteristics of included publications, personal factors influencing cardiac rehabilitation engagement, and intervention characteristics. …”
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A review of chronic wasting disease (CWD) spread, surveillance, and control in the United States captive cervid industry by Jameson Mori, Nelda Rivera, Jan Novakofski, Nohra Mateus-Pinilla

“…Our review, which focused on peer reviewed, primary research conducted in the United States, sought to address this need by searching Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science with a five-term keyword string containing terms related to the (1) location, (2) species affected, (3) disease, (4) captive cervid industry, and (5) topic of focus. …”
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Current development and future prospects of multi-target assignment problem: A bibliometric analysis review by Shuangxi Liu, Zehuai Lin, Wei Huang, Binbin Yan

“…To delve deeper into this field, this paper starts by conducting a bibliometric analysis on 463 Scopus database papers using CiteSpace software. The analysis includes examining keyword clustering, co-occurrence, and burst, with visual representations of the results. …”
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Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training and unification training on Aerobic Capacity and Muscle Strength in Intermediate Distance Runners- a systematic review by Ricky Susiono, FX Sugiyanto, Ria Lumintuarso, Tomoliyus Tomoliyus

“…Data were obtained from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases with inclusion criteria including experimental studies published in the last 10 years. …”
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Comparing the clinical effects of balanced electrolyte solutions versus normal saline in managing diabetic ketoacidosis: A systematic review and meta-analyses by Rozinadya Tamzil, Normalinda Yaacob, Norhayati Mohd Noor, Kamarul Aryffin Baharuddin

“…This study was a systematic review of probing articles published from inception to October 2021 in Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Google Scholar, and Scopus. Eight randomized controlled trials with a total of 595 individuals were included. …”
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Association of age at menopause with type 2 diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Faezeh Zakerinasab, Taif Haiham Al Saraireh, Amirhesam Amirbeik, Rasoul Hossein Zadeh, Fariba Arbab Mojeni, Qumars Behfar

“…Owing to the increase in the incidence and prevalence of T2DM in recent decades, it is important to identify predisposing factor such as menopausal age to improve T2DM prevention and management. We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases to find all studies related to menopause and type 2 diabetes up to August 4, 2023. …”
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A SCOPING REVIEW OF MHEALTH TECHNOLOGIES FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING HAEMODIALYSIS by Sarah Amalia, Erna Rochmawati

“…Methods: We conducted a scoping review following the Arksey and O’Malley methodological framework. We searched PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and Sage Journals to identify relevant studies describing integrated mobile health applications for monitoring patients with CKD undergoing haemodialysis. …”
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The epidemiological and economic burden of diabetes in Ghana: A scoping review to inform health technology assessment. by Joseph Kazibwe, Mohamed Gad, Emmanuella Abassah-Konadu, Ivy Amankwah, Richmond Owusu, Godwin Gulbi, Sergio Torres-Rueda, Brian Asare, Anna Vassall, Francis Ruiz

“…We searched electronic databases including Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane and African Index Medicus following a systematic search strategy. …”
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Unveiling the Landscape of Sustainable Logistics Service Quality: A Bibliometric Analysis by Shereen Abdelaziz, Munjiati Munawaroh

“…This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 546 Scopus-indexed documents published between 1994 and 2024, systematically uncovering key research trends, thematic clusters, and gaps in SLSQ. …”
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Beyond Numeracy, a Data Literacy Topical Scoping Review (2011–2023) by Lotte Vermeire, Wendy Van den Broeck, Fazlyn Petersen, Leo Van Audenhove

“…Our sample consists of 210 English-language, peer-reviewed articles from Scopus and Web of Science. The findings reveal a field that is evolving alongside media and digital literacy discussions, with notable growth in publications, particularly in 2019, 2020, and 2023, thus highlighting data literacy’s recognition as a distinct paradigm. …”
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Toxoplasmosis in Pregnant Women and HIV/AIDS Patients in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Daniel Getacher Feleke, Angesom Gebreweld, Gashaw Zewde

“…Electronic English databases (Pubmed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Scopus), parasitology congresses, and theses of Ethiopian medical universities, were systematically searched (published or unpublished data). …”
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Clinico-epidemiology and aetiopathogenesis of gallstone disease in the South Asian region: a scoping review protocol by Harshi Weerakoon, Ishari Vithanage, Oshadhi Alahakoon, Kosala Weerakoon

“…In the search, electronic databases, MEDLINE/PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Cochrane library, CINAHL, Trip, and Google scholar, as well as various grey literature sources will be used in synthesising and presenting the findings on clinico-epidemiology and aetiopathogenesis of GS disease in South Asia.Ethics and dissemination As secondary data will be used in the study, ethical approval will not be required. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Urinary Biomarkers in Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Adriano Fratini, Rossana Izzetti, Nicola Riccetti, Stefano Gennai, Filippo Graziani, Enrico Marchetti

“…Relevant studies identified from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases were examined to answer the following PECO question: “Could the concentration of specific metabolites in the urine be related to periodontal health and what is their diagnostic accuracy?”. …”
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Improving cognitive impairment through chronic consumption of natural compounds/extracts: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Long Ngo Hoang, Haesung Lee, Sook Jeong Lee

“…IntroductionThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of extended supplementation (≥6 weeks) with natural compounds or extracts in improving cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease (AD).MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across Cochrane, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from inception to April 10, 2024. …”
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Clinically Defined Parkinson’s Disease: An Updated Review of Literature by Paloma Macías-García, Raúl Rashid-López, Álvaro J. Cruz-Gómez, Elena Lozano-Soto, Florencia Sanmartino, Raúl Espinosa-Rosso, Javier J. González-Rosa

“…Three databases—PubMed, Scopus, and Dialnet—were searched for relevant literature published between 2010 and 2020. …”
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Pyogenic Brain Abscess: A Comprehensive Review of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management by Peyman Eini, Pooya Eini, Latif Gachkar

“…Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. The search terms included "pyogenic brain abscess," "epidemiology," "pathogenesis," "diagnosis," "treatment," "antibiotic therapy," and "prognosis." …”
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Human papillomavirus, vaginal microbiota and metagenomics: the interplay between development and progression of cervical cancer by Paul Leon-Gomez, Vanessa I. Romero, Vanessa I. Romero

“…This review systematically examines the relationship between cervical microbiota, HPV, and cervical cancer by analyzing studies from PubMed, EBSCO, and Scopus. We highlight how microbial diversity influences HPV persistence and cancer progression, noting that healthy women typically have lower microbiota diversity and higher Lactobacillus abundance compared to HPV-infected women, who exhibit increased Gardenella, Prevotella, Sneathia, Megasphaera, Streptococcus, and Fusobacterium spp., associated with dysbiosis. …”
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