Assessing the Short-Term Efficacy and Safety of Guselkumab for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Jing Yang, Zongming Wang, Xilin Zhang

“…To investigate the efficacy and safety of guselkumab in the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Methods. A systematic review was undertaken to identify double-blind randomized controlled trials (RCTs). …”
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Association between Modifiable Risk Factors and Arterial Hypertension in Adolescents from Moa by Alexander Torres Molina

“…The universe consisted of 1,561 adolescents aged 15-19 years and the sample was 524 (33.56 %). A systematic probabilistic sampling was carried out. The following variables were analyzed: body mass index, abdominal circumference index, night sleep, hours of sedentary activity and weekly frequency of junk food. …”
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Mechanism of Damage and Deterioration of Red Sandstone in South China under Different pH Treatments by Shuguang Zhang, Shutian Zhao, Jiaqi Liu, Zhifeng Liu, Dipeng Zhu, Yingbo Li

“…By introducing chemical damage variables and considering threshold factors, a chemical damage constitutive model is constructed to effectively describe the impact of chemical corrosion on mechanical properties. This systematic study of the chemical environment’s influence on internal structures reveals the erosion mechanisms of acidic, alkaline, and neutral saline solutions, which is crucial for the stability of underground engineering surrounding rocks and geological disaster prevention in southern China.…”
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Relationship between serum lipid level and colorectal cancer: a systemic review and meta-analysis by Shuai Lu, Zhenpeng Yang, Huazhen Tang, Xibo Sun, Benqiang Rao

“…We conducted a meta-analysis of prospective published studies to clarify the relationship between serum lipid and CRC risk.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data Sources PubMed and Embase from inception until December 2020.Eligibility criteria We considered prospective cohort and case–control studies that evaluated differences in serum lipid levels with the risk of developing CRC.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers screened and included the studies using standardised electronic data extraction forms. …”
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Update on Pulmonary Toxicity Induced by New Breast Cancer Treatments by Belluzzi L, Martinelli G, Medici B, Farina A, Martinelli E, Canino F, Caggia F, Molinaro A, Barbolini M, Tamburrano F, Moscetti L, Piacentini F, Dominici M, Omarini C

“…A literature search was performed between January and June 2024, considering papers, clinical trials, case reports, case series, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews published from January 2014 to June 2024. …”
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Maternal Third Delay and Associated Factors among Women Admitted for Emergency Obstetric Care in Public Hospitals in Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia by Esuyawkal Mislu, Ali Seid, Nigus Bililign, Terefe Woyo, Dubale Dulla

“…Face-to-face interview with a structured questionnaire and data extraction from medical charts were carried out in selected 542 women (using systematic sampling method). The collected data were coded and entered using EpiData, and bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done using SPSS version 25. …”
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Proportion of Ophthalmic Self-Medication and Associated Factors among Adult Ophthalmic Patients Attending Borumeda Hospital, Dessie, Northeast Ethiopia by Nebiyat Feleke Adimassu, Zemed Guchma Woldetsadik, Haile Woretaw Alemu

“…An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted on 402 participants at Borumeda Hospital from April 29 to May 24, 2019. Systematic random sampling technique was used to get study participants. …”
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Optimization of anthracene biodegradation by indigenous Trichoderma lixii and Talaromyces pinophilus using response surface methodology by Samson O. Egbewale, Ajit Kumar, Mduduzi P. Mokoena, Ademola O. Olaniran

“…Despite reduced toxicity, both strains were classified as harmful based on effective concentration (EC50) and toxicity unit (TU) (20.92±1.32 mg/L and 4.78 % for TlFLU1 and 35.29±1.55 mg/L and 2.83 % for TpFLU12). This systematic optimization approach supported by robust statistical analyses and a deep exploration of biodegradation mechanisms holds the promise of more efficient and sustainable methods for remediating PAH-contaminated environments.…”
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Types of Penalties in the Sanction of Part 1 of the Article 296 of the Current Criminal Code of Ukraine: Non-Hidden Challenges with a Hidden Sense by Ya. H. Lyzohub

“…The emphasis has been placed on the non-observance by the domestic law-making agency of the principle of systematic formulation of certain provisions of the current Criminal Code. …”
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Impact of dapagliflozin on metabolic phenotype, hormone levels, and fertility in female mice after prolonged high-fat diet by Xiaolin Chen, Zhuoni Xiao, Na Dai, Mingxia Fan

“…Pregnancy rate, abortion rate, pregnancy-related deaths, and perinatal outcomes were systematically recorded.ResultsAfter 16 weeks of HFD feeding, dapagliflozin significantly attenuated visceral fat deposition, weight gain, glucose intolerance, and insulin resistance induced by the diet. …”
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ANTHROPOLOGICAL SPHERE OF HUMAN EXISTENCE: RESTRICTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS DURING PANDEMIC THREATS by V. S. Blikhar, I. M. Zharovska

“…It was substantiated a systematic approach to the implementation of modern healthcare policy towards the recognition of human life as the highest value, increasing the level of psychological preparedness for pandemic challenges and approximation of statutory provisions of human rights protection to modern challenges and threats to the health of the individual, society and state. …”
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Scoping review of veterans’ disclosure of mental health concerns or medical conditions in the workplace and other settings: study protocol by Laura J Ferris, Emma B Knight, Richard O’Quinn, Tarli Young, Justin P Brienza

“…After inclusion, study information will be extracted including key findings about contexts, correlates, processes and outcomes of disclosure in compliance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews.Ethics and dissemination The scoping review will provide insight into the state of the literature on veterans’ disclosure of mental health or medical conditions, particularly in the workplace. …”
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Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy in treating deep surgical site infections after spine surgery: a meta-analysis of single-arm studies by Shiwei Ren, Huan Liu, Zhengqi Chang

“…However, there is a lack of systematic research and comprehensive reviews regarding the exact effectiveness of NPWT in the treatment of deep SSIs following spinal surgery. …”
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Influence of tunnel construction on karst groundwater environment in central Huaying Mountain by Sheng CHENG, Mo XU, Qiang XIA

“…Current karst studies in the region are insufficient to meet the needs of engineering projects, highlighting the need for a more systematic and comprehensive analysis of the causes of karst water inrush and its effects on the groundwater environment. …”
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CIVILIZATIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ASPECTS OF NATIONAL SELF-IDENTIFICATION IN UKRAINE: PHILOSOPHICAL-ANTHROPOLOGICAL APPROACH by M. I. Boichenko, O. V. Yakovleva, V. V. Liakh

“…The development, justification and systematization of cultural and institutional criteria for choosing the best ways to strengthen of national self-identity in Ukraine are a prerequisite for the successful self-identification of Ukrainian citizens in a complex and ever-changing global world.…”
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DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RECRUITMENT POTENTIAL: STRATEGICAL INTERCONNECTION AND PROSPECTS by G. Yu. Peshkova, А. Yu. Samarina

“…There has appeared an opportunity to manage socio-economic processes systematically. The necessity of structural changes in HR-market is proved. …”
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VICTIM OF AN OFFENCE: LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS IN AN INTERJURISDICTIONAL CONTEXT by Andrii Borovyk, Oleksandr Golovach, Oleksandr Shyra

“…The chosen research methodology is based on the methods of systematic analysis, comparison and interdisciplinary (legal/economic) research. …”
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Exploring digital health interventions for pregnant women at high risk for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in low-income and-middle-income countries: a scoping review by Emily Seto, Anam Shahil Feroz, Noreen Afzal

“…Objective To explore digital health interventions that have been used to support pregnant women at high risk for pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (HRPE/E) in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).Design Scoping review.Data source EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and CINAHL were searched between 1 January 2000 and 20 October 2020.Eligibility criteria The review included original research studies that were published in English, involved pregnant women at HRPE/E and implemented digital health interventions for PE/E in LMICs.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently completed the data extraction for each of the 19 final articles. …”
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Revamping field practicum: insights for future health services management professionals by Fatemeh Mohabati, Marzieh Arefi, Seyed Pouria Hedayati

“…The CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model was applied to systematically assess and enhance the practicum program.For the quantitative data analysis, SPSS version 23 was utilized. …”
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Assessing health governance across countries: a scoping review protocol on indices and assessment tools applied globally by Kun Tang, Liyuan Zhang, Aidan Huang, Yuling Lin, Jingwen Dong, Qiwei He

“…This scoping review aims to review the existing multicountry indices and assessment tools applied globally with measurable indicators assessing health governance; summarise their differences and commonalities; identify the lessons learnt through analysis of their advantages and gaps; and evaluate the feasibility and necessity to establish a new index or consensus framework for assessing global health governance.Methods and analysis This scoping review protocol follows Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework, the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses methodology for scoping reviews. …”
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