Clinicopathological and prognostic significance of the microcystic elongated and fragmented pattern in endometrial cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yan Zhang, Peng Jia, Baofeng Duan

“…Consequently, this research aimed to clarify the prognostic implications of the MELF pattern for individuals diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational clinical studies.Data sources An extensive review of the literature was conducted using reputable databases such as PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library, covering the period from January 2003 to October 2023. …”
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White matter lesions and DTI metrics related to various types of dysfunction in cerebral palsy: A meta-analysis and systematic review. by Yu Jiang, Gang Liu, Bowen Deng, Xiaoye Li, Jingpei Ren, Yi Zhao, Chuanyu Hu, Lin Xu, Feng Gao, Xiaohong Mu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a literature search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases to identify trials published that had evaluated the correlation between DTI metrics in sensorimotor pathways and function scores in cerebral palsy. …”
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The psychosocial impacts of slow onset climate change events among youth in LMICs: A rapid evidence review by Clara Marty, Samy Amghar, Andrés Barrera Patlan, Alayne Adams

“…Four databases were searched, namely Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and Cochrane. Results: The initial search yielded 853 results, of which 14 articles met the inclusion criteria for data extraction and analysis, which employed a framework synthesis approach. …”
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Smart Contracts and Shared Platforms in Sustainable Health Care: Systematic Review by Carlos Antonio Marino, Claudia Diaz Paz

“…MethodsA structured literature review was performed based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) principles. One database—Web of Science (WoS)—was selected to avoid bias generated by database differences and data wrangling. …”
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Glutathione-S-Transferase p1 Gene Promoter Methylation in Cell-Free DNA as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Tool for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jinghe Ye, Mao Wu, Long He, Peng Chen, Hongtao Liu, Hongwei Yang

“…The PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and PMC databases were searched for all relevant studies from the date of inception to November 31, 2021. …”
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Epidemiology of tularemia in the countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO): A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mohammad Sholeh, Safoura Moradkasani, Saber Esmaeili

“…<h4>Methods</h4>All included studies were identified through a systematic search of online databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE, through July 26, 2022, using keywords and suitable combinations. …”
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How do we measure the costs, benefits, and harms of sharing data from biomedical studies? A protocol for a scoping review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Lauren Maxwell, Ankur Krishnan, Priya Shreedhar

“…The systematic search strategy uses MeSH and text terms and is tailored for Ovid Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Web of Science. We will apply the Arskey and O’Malley scoping review methodology. …”
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Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana by Silas Uwumborge Takal, Abdul-Wahab Tahiru, IM Rizwanul Fattah, Samuel Jerry Cobbina, Wilhemina Asare, Samuel Kojo Abanyie

“…The research analyzed existing knowledge and practices related to climate adaptation in agriculture, reviewing 20 relevant publications identified through ProQuest and Web of Science databases, guided by PRISMA Statement protocols. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with newborn care practices among caregivers: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis in sub-Saharan Africa by Solomon Mohammed Salia, Amidu Alhassan, Billie de Haas, Jelle Stekelenburg, Robert Kaba Alhassan

“…An online search on electronic databases such as CIHNAL, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and AJOL will be conducted from January 2021 to present to identify relevant academic, peer-reviewed quantitative studies published in English Language. …”
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Meta-analysis of the clinical efficacy of liraglutide in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Yuan-Yuan Xu, Xu Wang, Yu-Qing She, Jie Liu, Qing Zhang

“…This study aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy of liraglutide in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) complicated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by comparing liraglutide with placebo or other drugs (mainly insulin). The PubMed, Web of Science, and National Library of Medicine databases were systematically searched from their inception until December 1, 2023. …”
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Do health professionals know about overdiagnosis in screening, and how are they dealing with it? A mixed-methods systematic scoping review. by Veerle Piessens, Ann Van den Bruel, An Piessens, Ann Van Hecke, John Brandt Brodersen, Emelien Lauwerier, Florian Stul, An De Sutter, Stefan Heytens

“…We conducted systematic searches in MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycArticles without language restrictions. …”
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Can physical and psychological factors predict pain recurrence or an exacerbation of persistent non-specific low back pain? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Deborah Falla, Michael Mansfield, Janet Deane, Kanya Wongwitwichote, Cho Wai Geoffrey Yu

“…Comprehensive literature searches will be conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, APA PsycInfo, PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science, Scopus and ZETOC, spanning from each database’s inception through to January 2025. …”
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Assessment methods for bicycle environment safety and comfort: A scoping review by Tufail Ahmed, Ali Pirdavani, Irene Febryana Sitohang, Geert Wets, Davy Janssens

“…A comprehensive literature search was conducted in three scientific databases (Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar) using the PRISMA guideline extension for scoping the reviews. …”
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The relationship between physician burnout and quality of healthcare in terms of safety and acceptability: a systematic review by Sarah Bonato, Carolyn S Dewa, Desmond Loong, Lucy Trojanowski

“…Six electronic databases were searched: (1) MEDLINE Current, (2) MEDLINE In-process, (3) MEDLINE Epub Ahead of Print, (4) PsycINFO, (5) Embase and (6) Web of Science.Setting Physicians practicing in civilian settings.Participants Practicing physicians who have completed training.Primary and secondary outcome measures Quality of healthcare related to acceptability (ie, patient satisfaction, physician communication and physician attitudes) and safety (ie, minimising risks or harm to patients).Results 4114 unique citations were identified. …”
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Self-medication among pregnant women in comparison to the general population: a scoping review of the main characteristics by Gabriela Pereira, Cinthia Madeira de Souza, Amanda Canato Ferracini, Fernanda Garanhani Surita, Sherif Eltonsy, Priscila Gava Mazzola

“…Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed and Web of Science, including articles published in the last 10 years for the pregnant women group (PWG) and the general population group (GPG). …”
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Understanding barriers to young people’s utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services in Asia-Pacific countries: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis by Daniel Mackay, Benjamin Gregory, Evi Germeni, Watcharakorn Riabroi

“…The goal of this study was to identify and synthesise published qualitative research on factors affecting young people’s utilisation of SRH services in Asia-Pacific countries.Methods We systematically searched five electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science) for qualitative studies reporting the experiences, attitudes and views of young people (aged 10–24 years) regarding the utilisation of SRH services in Asia-Pacific countries. …”
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Microbial Safety of Sachet Water in Ghana: A Systematic Review by Wisdom K Ahiabor, Eric S Donkor

“…A thorough literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus and the search engine Google Scholar, using relevant search terms. …”
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Predictive Value of Machine Learning Models for Cerebral Edema Risk in Stroke Patients: A Meta‐Analysis by Qi Deng, Yu Yang, Hongyu Bai, Fei Li, Wenluo Zhang, Rong He, Yuming Li

“…Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Database up to February 21, 2024. …”
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Traditional Uses, Bioactive Compounds, and Pharmacological Investigations of Calendula arvensis L.: A Comprehensive Review by Aya Khouchlaa, Aicha El Baaboua, Hamza El Moudden, Fatima Lakhdar, Saad Bakrim, Naoual El Menyiy, Omar Belmehdi, Hicham Harhar, Nasreddine El Omari, Abdelaali Balahbib, Moon Nyeo Park, Gokhan Zengin, Bonglee Kim, Abdelhakim Bouyahya

“…The data collected on C. arvensis were obtained using different scientific research databases such as PubMed, SciFinder, SpringerLink, Web of Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Wiley Online, and Scopus. …”
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Prosocial behavior in convicted offenders: A scoping review by Liliana HUREZAN, Sara Maria JUGANARU, Ioana-Anastasia GORAN, Elena Emanuela VELICEA, Laura VISU-PETRA

“…A complex search of three electronic citation databases (Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PsychInfo) was conducted, covering articles published in the last decade (January 2012 to December 2023). …”
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