Role of digital technology in epidemic control: a scoping review on COVID-19 and Ebola by Amanuel Adugna, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma, Melsew Setegn Alie, Tewodros Yosef, Daniel Asmelash, Dorka Dessalegn

“…Objective To synthesise the role of digital technologies in epidemic control and prevention, focussing on Ebola and COVID-19.Design A scoping review.Data sources A systematic search was done on PubMed, HINARI, Web of Science, Google Scholar and a direct Google search until 10 September 2024.Eligibility criteria We included all qualitative and quantitative studies, conference papers or abstracts, anonymous reports, editorial reports and viewpoints published in English.Data extraction and synthesis The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews checklist was used to select the included study. …”
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Adolescent HIV prevent and care framework: A global scoping review protocol- BSGH 006. by Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba'are, Osman Wumpini Shamrock, Darcey Rodriguez, George Rudolph Kofi Agbemedu, LaRon E Nelson

“…The review will encompass quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies, utilizing a search strategy from electronic databases such as PubMed (NCBI), Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate), Embase (Elsevier), and Scopus (Elsevier). …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence algorithms to predict remove all macroscopic disease and survival rate after complete surgical cytoreduction in patients with ovarian... by Somayyeh Noei Teymoordash, Hoda Zendehdel, Ali Reza Norouzi, Mahdis Kashian

“…Methods PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched with Mesh terms to find studies that investigated the role of AI in predicting outcomes after CC in EOC from the beginning of 2015 to February 2024. …”
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Bibliometric insights into astrocytic roles in depression and treatment by Linsun Lin, Linsun Lin, Ziyi Guo, Zhuoyu Ren, Yanchen Feng, Peigang Fang, Tao Wang, Min Chen, Min Chen

“…The scope of the literature review encompasses both basic and clinical research.MethodsPublications related to astrocytes in depression and treatment from 2014 to 2023 were searched in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and the R package “bibliometrix” were used to conduct this bibliometric analysis.ResultsFrom 2014 to 2023, a total of 1,502 documents from 78 countries on astrocytes in depression and treatment were analyzed from 169 journals, with the most co-cited journals being the Journal of Neuroscience and PNAS. …”
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Barriers to nurse-led delirium management in intensive care units: an integrative systematic review using COM-B model by Mokhtar Abdu Almoliky, Sameer Alkubati, Khalil Saleh, Salman Alsaqri, Saddam A. Al-Ahdal, Galal Albani, Mujeeb A. Sultan

“…Articles published up to June 2024 in five databases; Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL and EMBASE using related keywords were involved. …”
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Influences of school climate on emotional health and academic achievement of school-going adolescents in India: a systematic review by Jayalaxmi Kaniyagundi Podiya, Janardhana Navaneetham, Poornima Bhola

“…A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases, such as PsycINFO, EBSCO Host (Psychology and behavioral sciences collection), PubMed, ERIC, Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global: The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection, Shodhganga, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar which are recognized sources of high-quality publications. …”
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Effectiveness of cupping therapy for musculoskeletal pain: an umbrella review by Mohamed Magdy ElMeligie, Amr M. Yehia, Mahmoud Hamada Mohamed, Manna Mahmoud, Mohamed N. AlKholui, Ghada I. Mohamed

“…Methods A search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PEDro was performed. …”
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The influence of weather and urban environment characteristics on upper respiratory tract infections: a systematic review by Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Timo T. Hugg, Timo T. Hugg, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Tiina M. Ikäheimo

“…Built environments of cities could further modify exposure to weather and consequently the risk of RTIs, but their combined effects on infections are not known.ObjectivesOur aim was to synthesize evidence of the influence of weather on RTIs in urban areas and to examine whether urban built environments are associated with both weather and RTIs.MethodsA systematic search of Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases was conducted on 9th of August 2022 following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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The issue of motivation for foreign languages learning in international research works: Scoping review by I. K. Tsalikova, S. V. Pakhotina

“…The methodological framework of the current research is based on the qualitative content analysis of relevant empirical research on this issue from the periodicals indexed by the international databases Scopus and Web of Science over the last 15 years. This review will provide an understanding of the degree of knowledge of the analysed issues at the international level.Results. …”
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Analgesia and sedation strategies in neonates undergoing whole-body therapeutic hypothermia: A scoping review. by Mahima Joshi, Javed Muneer, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Ipsita Goswami

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We searched the following online databases namely, (i) MEDLINE, (ii) Web of Science, (iii) Cochrane Library, (iv) Scopus, (v) CINAHL, and (vi) EMBASE to identify published original articles between January 2005 and December 2022. …”
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Using artificial intelligence to predict post-operative outcomes in congenital heart surgeries: a systematic review by Ida Mohammadi, Shahryar Rajai Firouzabadi, Melika Hosseinpour, Mohammadhosein Akhlaghpasand, Bardia Hajikarimloo, Sam Zeraatian-Nejad, Peyman Sardari Nia

“…Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search of Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was conducted. Two independent reviewers screened articles based on predefined criteria. …”
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Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of α-blockers versus mirabegron for medical expulsive therapy in ureteral calculi: A Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Huilei Yan, Xiaoni Li, Xiaobo Zheng, Yuanshan Cui, Jing Huang, Yan Cheng

“…<h4>Methods</h4>From January 1980 to October 2024, we extensively searched the Pubmed, Web of science, Cochrane and EMBASE databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effectiveness of α-B and MIR in managing UC. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Different Acupuncture Treatments for Cancer-Related Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Tianle Xie MD, Can Liu MD, Yudi Wu MD, Xiuxiu Li MD, Qianyun Yang PhD, Jing Tan PhD

“…Methods: Between the time each database was created and June 3, 2024, eight databases were queried: PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and China Biomedicine. …”
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Early warning systems (EWSs) for chikungunya, dengue, malaria, yellow fever, and Zika outbreaks: What is the evidence? A scoping review. by Laith Hussain-Alkhateeb, Tatiana Rivera Ramírez, Axel Kroeger, Ernesto Gozzer, Silvia Runge-Ranzinger

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Data were extracted from Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), Google Scholar, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), PubMed, Web of Science, and WHO Library Database (WHOLIS) databases until August 2019. …”
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Geospatial indicators of bikeability index as cyclefriendly city design: a systematic review by Alfredo Leopoldo Enrique Messenger Valenzuela, Adalberto Aparecido dos Santos Lopes, Pablo Antônio Bertasso de Araujo, Marcelo Dutra Della Justina, Gabriel Claudino Budal Arins, Cassiano Ricardo Rech

“…Original studies indexed in the electronic databases Lilacs, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, Trid, and Web of Science were selected. The review also included grey literature through Google Scholar, OpenGrey, ProQuest, and a list of references and documents pointed out by experts. …”
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Risk prediction models for dysphagia after radiotherapy among patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by You Pu, Jin Yang, Lian Shui, Qianlong Tang, Xianqin Zhang, Guangguo Liu

“…The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate and analyze all predictive models used to predict dysphagia in patients with HNC after radiotherapy.MethodsPubMed, Cochrane Library, EMbase and Web of Science databases were searched from database establishment to August 31, 2024. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound, CT and their combination in detecting cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid cancer: a systematic review and meta-anal... by Jian Yang, Ying Qiao, Fengyan Zhang

“…Objectives To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound (US), CT and their combination in detecting cervical lymph node metastasis (CLNM) in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC).Methods Medline (via PubMed), Web of Science, Embase were searched to identify studies published till 5 December 2021 that used US and CT to detect CLNM in patients with PTC. …”
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mHealth-based exercise vs. traditional exercise on pain, functional disability, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of r... by Liang Tang, Meng-Ming Wang, He-Xia Wang, Xiao-Ya He, Yue-Shuai Jiang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to compare the efficacy of mHealth-based exercise interventions with traditional exercise in improving pain intensity, functional disability, and quality of life in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis (OA).MethodRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from their inception to 23 August 2024 were searched in Cochrane, Embase, Medline, Web of Science. Reviewer pairs independently extracted data and evaluated bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool.ResultsEleven studies, with a total of 800 participants with a mean age of 55.51 ± 6.88 years, were identified. …”
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Effects of lower limb strengthening training on lower limb biomechanical characteristics and knee pain in patients with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zeyang Zhang, Zeyi Zhang, Bosong Zheng, Yuhang Yang, Youping Sun

“…A total of 12 studies were identified through a search of the Web of Science, EBSCO, and PubMed databases. The selected studies comprised nine randomized controlled trials (RCTs), one comparative controlled trial (CCTs) and two cohort studies (CSs), with a total of 1,066 patients. …”
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Transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of endometrioma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies* by Fleur Serge Kanti, Rose Gorak Savard, Frédéric Bergeron, Hervé Tchala Vignon Zomahoun, Antoine Netter, Sarah Maheux-Lacroix

“…This study aimed to systematically assess the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting endometrioma using the surgical visualisation of lesions with or without histopathological confirmation as reference standards in patients of reproductive age with suspected endometriosis.Methods PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were searched from their inception to 12 October 2022, using a manual search for additional articles. …”
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