A narrative literature review to inform the development of a health threats preparedness framework in Ireland by Louise Marron, James Gilroy, Michelle Williams, Randal Parlour, Máirín Boland, Máirín Boland

“…We aimed to identify priority areas for inclusion in an evidence-based health threats preparedness framework, using lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform a national health threats strategy and a strengthened emerging health threats function for Ireland.MethodsWe conducted a narrative literature review to inform the health threats preparedness framework development. …”
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Challenges of distance English teaching: Narrative analysis of Iranian mainstream EFL teachers’ lived experiences by Fakharzadeh Mehrnoosh, Naderi Mohammad Hassan

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Novel delivery systems for phages and lysins in the topical management of wound infections: a narrative review by Pan Yang, Jing Li, Xiumei Ma, Nan Hu, Zhangyong Song, Bin Chen, Shizhu Li

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Comment on Pain Management Strategies After Hepatectomy, a Narrative Review of Therapeutic Options [Letter] by Dong H, Zhang Y

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Neuromuscular Taping in Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Potential Therapeutic Applications by Abhishek Sharma, Nidhi Sharma, Aksh Chahal

“…Conclusion: Neuromuscular taping holds promise as an adjunctive therapy for managing DM-related complications. This structured narrative review provides a comprehensive overview for health care limitations such as a lack of standardized protocols and heterogeneity in study designs are noted.…”
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The hematinic effect of some medicinal plants used traditionally for the treatment of anemia: A narrative review by Huda Ahmed Abuaraki, Samia Mohamed Ali Elbadawi, Hatim Ali Elsheikh, Ayman Ragab Baiuomy

“…An appropriate set of intervention strategies must be selected, weighed, integrated, and adapted to the needs of different populations, environments, and the availability of resources. This narrative review provides information about the hematinic effects of some plants used traditionally to treat and prevent anemia. …”
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Exploring the Therapeutic Landscape: A Narrative Review on Topical and Oral Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitors in Dermatology by Elena Carmona-Rocha, Lluís Rusiñol, Lluís Puig

“…New oral PDE4 inhibitors are being developed, such as orismilast (LEO-32731), mufemilast (Hemay005), difamilast (OPA-15406) or lotamilast (E6005/RVT-501), among others. This narrative review provides a comprehensive synthesis of the pharmacology, clinical efficacy, safety profile, and practical considerations regarding the oral and topical use of PDE4 inhibitors in dermatology.…”
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Current trends in antimicrobial use and the role of antimicrobial stewardship in palliative oncology: a narrative review by Bassem Awada, Aref Zribi, Ahmad Al Ghoche, Souha S. Kanj

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A narrative review on inhibitory effects of edible mushrooms against malaria and tuberculosis-the world’s deadliest diseases by Ashaimaa Y. Moussa, Baojun Xu

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Translational approach to assess brain injury after cardiac arrest in preclinical models: a narrative review by Francesca Motta, Marianna Cerrato, Daria De Giorgio, Alice Salimbeni, Giulia Merigo, Aurora Magliocca, Carlo Perego, Elisa R. Zanier, Giuseppe Ristagno, Francesca Fumagalli

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Narratives of swiss football players about talent - and positive youth development: The role of social agents and agency. by Philipp Koch, Bryan Charbonnet, Noora Ronkainen

“…Interviews will be analyzed using a narrative life story approach. Results Preliminary findings will be presented, showcasing the diverse and individualized developmental pathways of swiss football players. …”
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Ten pressure points in primary care during COVID-19: findings from an international narrative review by Sally Hall Dykgraaf, Anne Parkinson, Michael Wright, William C. W. Wong, Jane Desborough, Lauren Ball, Elizabeth Sturgiss, Garang M. Dut, Katelyn Barnes, Danielle Butler, Steph Davis, Kirsty Douglas, Candan Kendir, Danielle Martin, Robert Marten, Katherine Rouleau, Shannon Barkley, Lucas de Toca, Michael Kidd

“…Methods We conducted an integrative systematic review and narrative analysis, searching PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Proquest Central and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, plus reference lists of key publications. …”
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Biophysical aspects of mechanotransduction in cells and their physiological/biological implications in vocal fold vibration: a narrative review by Junseo Cha, Susan L. Thibeault

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Meaning in Life in Menopause: A Narrative Literature Review on How Menopausal Women Make Sense of Their Life? by Anuradha Sathiyaseelan, Bishal Patangia, Pratima Hainary

“…This review aims to understand the diverse impacts of menopause on the lives of women, with a specific emphasis on the psychological and emotional aspects, the search for meaning, the quality of life (QoL), and the personal and professional life changes that occur during this phase. Utilizing a narrative review methodology, this study employed databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Google Scholar. …”
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"The Horse on which Words Ride": Proverbial Narrative in Toyin Falola's A Mouth Sweeter than Salt by Felicia Ohwovoriole

“…This stylistic feature of narration is common in African story telling sessions. …”
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A Narrative Approach to Exploring Life Changes Among Middle-Aged Women: A Qualitative Study by Nasrin Rezaee, Mahnaz Ghaljeh

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Cultural trauma and collective memory in Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer: a “spiral signification” narrative by Ammar Abduh Aqeeli

“…Abstract This article explores how Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer (2019) reshapes the narrative of slavery through the lens of cultural trauma, which extends beyond personal trauma. …”
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Rescuing the Jews in Lithuania during World War II: Practices of Creating a Lithuanian Museum Narrative by Rūta Šermukšnytė

“…The question is: what narrative schemes of the rescue of the Jews are used in Lithuanian museums, what does the museum want to communicate to the public on the topic of the rescue of the Jews, by what means does the museum create a historical narrative, what historical cultural events promote the emergence of themes of the rescue of the Jews in one or another Lithuanian museum? …”
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A Narrative Exploration of Transformation of Moral, Social and Cultural Values among Generation Z in the Context of Marriage by Vahid Mostafapour, Hossein Eskandari, Ahmad Borjali, Faramarz Sohrabi, Mohammad Asgari

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Unveiling the burden of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a narrative review to call for gender perspective and intersectional approaches by Dannia Islas-Preciado, Dannia Islas-Preciado, Luciana Ramos-Lira, Erika Estrada-Camarena

“…The present narrative review discusses the burden of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and highlights the lack of awareness by analyzing the following key points: -Prevalence and Diagnosis: PMDD affects a significant portion of women during their reproductive years, but diagnosis is often delayed due to limited understanding and awareness. …”
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