Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Insulin Secretion and Signaling-Related Genes in Etiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Zahra Shaaban, Arezoo Khoradmehr, Amir Amiri-Yekta, Fariborz Nowzari, Mohammad Reza Jafarzadeh Shirazi, Amin Tamadon

“…For this purpose, published articles and reviews dealing with genetic evaluation of PCOS in women from peer-reviewed journals in PubMed and Google Scholar databases were included in this review. …”
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Impact of time-varying exposure on estimated effects in observational studies using routinely collected data: protocol for a cross-sectional study by Ling Li, Xin Sun, Jing Tan, Mei Liu, Wen Wang, Kevin Lu, Guowei Li, Jiayue Xu, Jeff Jianfei Guo

“…Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.…”
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Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management by Agnieszka Kosińska, Magdalena Balwierz, Karolina Kalinowska, Urszula Świrk, Jan Karczmarz, Joanna Orzechowska, Marika Gutowska, Michał Orzechowski, Aleksandra Paprocka, Paulina Fijałek

“…The review focused on English-language primary research articles from peer-reviewed journals. Summary The review underscores the positive effects of physical activity in managing Alzheimer's disease. …”
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Study protocol for a multi-center stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial to explore the usability and outcomes among young people living with HIV in Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties o... by Eric Nturibi, Jared Mecha, Elizabeth Kubo, Albert Orwa, Florence Kaara, Faith Musau, Christine Wamuyu, Justus Kilonzi, Randeep Gill, Sanne Roels

“…Results will be disseminated through stakeholder forums, scientific conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and the media.…”
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Traditional Chinese acupuncture versus minimal acupuncture for mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a randomised, controlled pilot trial by Guang-Xia Shi, Cun-Zhi Liu, Ning Sun, Yi Du, Jian-Feng Tu, Yong-Ting Li, Li-Wen Zhang, Yan Cao, Jing-Jie Zhao, Da-Chang Xiong, Hai-Kun Hou

“…Outcomes of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration number ISRCTN14016893; Pre-results.…”
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Effect of intermittent urethral catheter clamping combined with active urination training (ICCAUT) strategy on postoperative urinary dysfunction after radical rectal cancer surgery... by Yuchen Guo, Quan Wang, Tingting He, Sen Liang, Yunan Guan, Jianan Sun, Haiyan Hu

“…All primary and secondary outcomes will be reported in peer-reviewed publications and at conference presentations.Trial registration number The trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov website, NCT06241703.…”
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The Psychological Impact of Amblyopia Treatment: A Systematic Literature Review by Louisa Haine, Isaac Taylor, Megan Vaughan

“…Results: Initial searches yielded 7,838 titles in total, with 25 peer reviewed papers published between 1999 and 2021 meeting the study inclusion criteria. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of CCTA-derived versus angiography-derived quantitative flow ratio (CAREER) study: a prospective study protocol by Liang Zhang, Yang Chen, Cheng Li, Ming Li, Shaofeng Guan, Xinkai Qu, Tingwen Weng, Qian Gan, Zehang Li, Wenzheng Han, Xinrong Zhai, Lin Qi, Xifeng Chang, Shengxian Tu

“…Outcomes will be disseminated through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.Trial registration number NCT04665817.…”
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Antireflux mucosal valvuloplasty versus proton pump inhibitors for the treatment of patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in a tertiary healthcare centre in China: study... by Xiaofen Lv, Yunqing Zeng, Wenlong Ma, Jiaoyang Lu

“…Study results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific conferences.Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT 06348420).…”
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Laparoscopic versus open left hemicolectomy for left-sided colon cancer: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yang Yang, Yong Wang, Lie Yang, Qiang Du, Jianhao Zhang, Xueting Liu

“…The results of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022291526.…”
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Behavioural and social drivers of human papillomavirus vaccination in eThekwini District of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. by P Bhengu, D Ndwandwe, S Cooper, P D M C Katoto, C S Wiysonge, M Shey

“…In addition, we will disseminate the findings through peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.…”
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Early childhood constraint therapy for sensory/motor impairment in cerebral palsy: a randomised clinical trial protocol by Garey Noritz, Olena Chorna, Jill Heathcock, Alexandra Key, Helen Carey, Ellyn Hamm, Mary Ann Nelin, Micah Murray, Amy Needham, James C Slaughter, Nathalie L Maitre

“…The findings of the trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.Trial registration number NCT02567630.…”
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Convergence of Blockchain, IoT, and AI for Enhanced Traceability Systems: A Comprehensive Review by Yahaya Saidu, Shuhaida Mohamed Shuhidan, Dahiru Adamu Aliyu, Izzatdin Abdul Aziz, Shamsuddeen Adamu

“…Bibliometric analysis of 530 documents from SCOPUS (2014–2024) identified key trends, while the SLR, conducted across multiple databases following PRISMA guidelines, refined the dataset to 43 peer-reviewed studies based on inclusion criteria. Recent research output has notably increased, focusing on agricultural supply chains and SCM, with India and China leading in publications. …”
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Clinical effectiveness and implementation outcomes of pMDI-to-DPI switch in children between 5 and 12 years of age: a scoping review protocol by Nick Sevdalis, Nick Watts, Amanda Zain, Alston Z Y Ng, Inez Yeo

“…The results of this scoping review will be submitted to a peer-reviewed scientific journal for publication.…”
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Yaws in Africa: Past, Present and Future by Ezekiel K. Vicar, Shirley V. Simpson, Gloria I. Mensah, Kennedy K. Addo, Eric S. Donkor

“…<b>Results:</b> One hundred and eighty-eight peer-reviewed articles were identified by PubMed and Scopus, out of which thirty were eligible. …”
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Efficacy of a guided internet-based intervention (iSOMA) for somatic symptoms and related distress in university students: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Harald Baumeister, Michael Witthöft, Eileen Bendig, Severin Hennemann, Katja Böhme, Maria Kleinstäuber, David Daniel Ebert

“…Results from this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.Trial registration number DRKS00014375; Pre-results.…”
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Establishing how social capital is studied in relation to cardiovascular disease and identifying gaps for future research-A scoping review protocol. by Marie Parker, Xiangming Fang, Shannon Renee Self-Brown, Ali Rahimi

“…The findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication and presentations at relevant seminars.…”
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The Influence of Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers, Intestinal Microbiota Composition and Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Paulina Jakubczyk, Piotr Widera, Justyna Helis, Maciej Michalik, Aleksandra Buczek, Hubert Bigajski, Aleksandra Banaś, Olga Bilczewska, Wiktoria Janik, Marta Handschuh

“…Materials and Methods A literature review synthesized peer-reviewed studies from 2010-2024 using PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases, examining physical activity effects on inflammatory markers, gut microbiota, and clinical outcomes in IBD patients. …”
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Exploring the incidence and influencing factors of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a protocol for a retrospective observational study by Juan Tan, Qiang Fu, Lin Tan, Haibei Liu

“…The results of this study will be presented at various academic and healthcare conferences, spanning local to international levels and will also be submitted for publication in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number This study has been registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Register (ChiCTR) under registration number ChiCTR2400088738.…”
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Risk Factors Associated with Injury and Mortality from Paediatric Low Speed Vehicle Incidents: A Systematic Review by Anne Paul Anthikkat, Andrew Page, Ruth Barker

“…Electronic searches for child pedestrian and driveway injuries from the peer-reviewed literature and transport-related websites from 1955 to 2012. …”
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