Effect of non-pharmacological interventions for overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome on ovulation and pregnancy outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review and ne... by Juan Li, Jie Yang, Fan-rong Liang, Jun Zhou, Gui-Xing Xu, Han Yang, Yan-qun Xiao, Jia-jia Liu, Zhi-yong Xiao, Xiao-yan Zheng, Li-ying Liu, Zheng Yu

“…The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal or disseminated in relevant conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021283110.…”
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Meta-analysis of the association between overexpression of RAD51 family genes and prognosis and clinical features in breast cancer by Yong-Cheng Liu, Jun Shen

“…PubMed, EMBASE, OVID, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library were systematically searched for relevant studies published up to August 25, 2024. Two independent researchers screened the literature according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria and extracted relevant data. …”
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Phytogeographic Transition Areas Hide Floristic Diversity in Hyper-Arid Environments (Sharaan Natural Reserve, NW-Saudi Arabia) by Mohamed Djamel Miara, Sami Youssef, Yassine Fendane, Louise Marris, Robin Sallio, Hassan Boukcim, Sami D. Almalki, Shauna K. Rees, Benjamin P. Y.-H. Lee, Abdalsamad Aldabaa, Ahmed H. Mohamed

“…The comparative phytogeographic analysis of SNR flora compared to the available literature on published floristic inventories in different phytogeographic regions of the country has confirmed the floristic affinities of the flora of the reserve, especially with the northern and Nefud regions. …”
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Acute administration of NLX-101, a Serotonin 1A receptor agonist, improves auditory temporal processing during development in a mouse model of Fragile X Syndrome by Xin Tao, Katilynne Croom, Adrian Newman-Tancredi, Mark Varney, Khaleel A. Razak

“…Results Saline-injected Fmr1 KO mice showed increased N1 amplitudes, increased STP and reduced phase locking to auditory gap-in-noise stimuli versus wild-type mice, reproducing previously published EEG phenotypes. An acute injection of NLX-101 did not alter ERP amplitudes at either P21 or P30, but significantly reduces STP at P30. …”
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A novel 2D nickel coordination polymer based on Trimesic acid with glyphosate coordination capabilities by João M. R. Gonçalves, Ademar Wong, Pedro H. O. Santiago, Guilherme Arroyos, Augusto H. Piva, Javier A. Ellena, Benedito S. Lima-Neto, Regina C. G. Frem

“…The structure of Ni-BTC is also a pseudo-polymorph of the previously published MOF [Ni(HBTC)(DMF)₂·(guest)] (3). The crystallographic data illustrate the structural differences. …”
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Estimated baseline density of a spotted hyaena population in a post-war landscape by Willem D. Briers-Louw, Tamar A. Kendon, Matthew S. Rogan, Alison J. Leslie, Drew Bantlin, Emma Evers, David Gaynor, Peter Lindsey, João Almeida, Vincent N. Naude

“…These densities are well below the estimated carrying capacity for the landscape and are comparable to published densities in high human-impact, miombo woodland-dominated and arid environments. …”
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Determinants of knowledge of preconception care among healthcare providers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Biruk Beletew Abate, Gizachew Yilak, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Nimona Amena, Tegene Atamenta Kitaw, Mulat Ayele, Addis Wondmagegn Alamaw, Eyob Shitie Lake

“…Objective To assess the determinants of knowledge of preconception care (PCC) among healthcare providers in Ethiopia.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data source Comprehensive literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus and Health Internetwork Access to Research Initiative (HINARI) published until 20 March 2024.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Primary studies that reported the prevalence, determinants or associated factors were included.Data extraction and analysis Three authors extracted all the relevant data using a standardised Joanna Briggs Institute data extraction format. …”
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Risk prediction models for breast cancer: a systematic review by Jiang Li, He Li, Jie He, Ni Li, Yadi Zheng, Zheng Wu, Maomao Cao

“…Objectives To systematically review and critically appraise published studies of risk prediction models for breast cancer in the general population without breast cancer, and provide evidence for future research in the field.Design Systematic review using the Prediction model study Risk Of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST) framework.Data sources PubMed, the Cochrane Library and Embase were searched from inception to 16 December 2021.Eligibility criteria We included studies reporting multivariable models to estimate the individualised risk of developing female breast cancer among different ethnic groups. …”
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Effects of physical activity on pain, fatigue, inflammation and cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis by Małgorzata Wirkijowska, Jakub Wirkijowski, Paulina Woźniak, Wiktoria Gajek-Flanczewska, Sebastian Flanczewski, Ewa Wietrzykowska, Martyna Śliwińska, Katarzyna Wójtowicz, Agata Walczak, Dominika Sobolewska, Anna Podraza, Katarzyna Michalczyk-Fraszka

“…The keywords rheumatoid arthritis, physical activity, quality of life, pain, inflammation, fatigue, and cardiovascular diseases were the basis of the review. Studies published between 2004 and 2024 were included. Results: Most studies emphasized the positive effects of exercise, particularly aerobic and resistance training, on improving the clinical conditions and well-being of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. …”
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Parenting in the Digital Age: A Scoping Review of Digital Early Childhood Parenting Interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) by Lena Jäggi, Lena Jäggi, Stella M. Hartinger, Stella M. Hartinger, Stella M. Hartinger, Günther Fink, Günther Fink, Dana C. McCoy, Milagros Alvarado Llatance, Milagros Alvarado Llatance, Kristen Hinckley, Kristen Hinckley, Kristen Hinckley, Lucero Ramirez-Varela, Leonel Aguilar, Andreana Castellanos, Daniel Mäusezahl, Daniel Mäusezahl, Daniel Mäusezahl

“…ObjectivesThis scoping review examines the evidence and knowledge gaps regarding the effectiveness of digital early childhood parenting interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).MethodsUsing PRISMA-ScR and PICOS frameworks, we systematically reviewed studies published since 2010 from four databases, focusing on the impact of digital parenting interventions on Early Childhood Development and parent-level outcomes.ResultsOf 1,399 studies identified, 13 met inclusion criteria, evaluating digital interventions for parents of children aged 0–5 years. …”
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Billing models for measuring nursing care in inpatient and outpatient settings: a scoping review by Marco Di Nitto, Francesca Napolitano, Michela Calzolari, Yari Longobucco, Vittorio Masotta, Francesco Zaghini, Rosaria Alvaro, Giancarlo Cicolini, Loreto Lancia, Duilio Fiorenzo Manara, Laura Rasero, Gennaro Rocco, Maurizio Zega, Beatrice Mazzoleni, Loredana Sasso, Annamaria Bagnasco

“…We searched articles published from January 2000 to September 2023, in English, Italian and Spanish. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factors Among Public Primary Second‐Cycle Schoolchildren in Debre Markos Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Abtie Abebaw, Gebreselassie Demeke, Hylemariam Mihiretie Mengist, Mengistu Endalamaw, Gizew Damtie Demeke

“…While many studies have been reported, there is a paucity of published data in Debre Markos. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among public primary second‐cycle schoolchildren in Debre Markos Town, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Antenatal depression among pregnant women in Ethiopia: An umbrella review. by Mesfin Abebe, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Tsion Mulat Tebeje

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This review included five systematic reviews and meta-analyses from various databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, Research4life, CINHALE and Science Direct. Only reviews published between January 1, 2010, and July 30, 2024, were considered. …”
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Sequential exploratory mixed-method research of an eHealth intervention on blood pressure, sleep quality and physical activity in obstructive sleep apnoea: rationale and methodolog... by Manuel Sánchez-de-la-Torre, Ferran Barbé, Oriol Martínez-Navarro, Francisco José Verdejo-Amengual, Fran Valenzuela-Pascual, Joan Blanco-Blanco, Rabie Adel El Arab, Esther Rubinat-Arnaldo, Maria Masbernat-Almenara, Francesc Rubí‑Carnacea, Blanca Manuel Martí

“…Secondary outcomes are subjective sleep quality, sleep apnoea-related parameters, daytime sleepiness, physical activity, empowerment and motivation for change, quality of life, anthropometry, cost–benefit and adherence.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval for the study has been obtained from the Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova (CEIC-2511). Results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05380726.…”
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Impact of Alternative Diets on Athletes: Analyzing Influence on Athletic Performance by Jolanta Mędyk, Michał Rogulski, Yauheniya Patarocha, Aleksandra Ślusarska, Paulina Błasiak, Małgorzata Wirkijowska, Patryk Mikołajec, Ruslan Huk, Barbara Bilecka, Jakub Wirkijowski

“…Drawing on research published from 2014 to 2024, the focus is placed on experimental and systematic studies. …”
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Diversity of Picea omorika (Pančić) Purk. Populations Based on Morpho-anatomical Needle Traits and Bioclimatic Parameters by Biljana Nikolić, Nemanja Rajčević, Zorica Mitić, Sanja Jovanović, Nevena Čule, Katarina Mladenović, Marija Marković, Petar Marin

“…Several years ago, preliminary population studies of P. omorika were published, but with the inclusion of additional populations, it became necessary to confirm whether the southernmost population from Mileševka Canyon, also known as var. vukomanii, (Pavlović and Matović 1994), remains distinct from the others. …”
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Excitation of ULF, ELF, and VLF Resonator and Waveguide Oscillations in the Earth–Atmosphere–Ionosphere System by Lightning Current Sources Connected with Hunga Tonga Volcano Erupt... by Yuriy G. Rapoport, Volodymyr V. Grimalsky, Andrzej Krankowski, Asen Grytsai, Sergei S. Petrishchevskii, Leszek Błaszkiewicz, Chieh-Hung Chen

“…The results of simulations are compared with the published experimental data.…”
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Structured follow-up pathway to support people after transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke (SUPPORT TIA): protocol for a feasibility study and process evaluation by Grace M Turner, Melanie Calvert, Sue Jowett, Robbie Foy, Jonathan Mant, Sarah Tearne, Lou Atkins, Rachael Jones, Smitaa Patel, Phillip Collis

“…Study results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. …”
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Effects of air pollution on the development and progression of digestive diseases: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Haonan Zhao, Xiaojie Zheng, Guo Lin, Xiaomin Wang, Huiyuan Lu, Pengpeng Xie, Siqi Jia, Yiyang Shang, Yan Wang, Pengchu Bai, Xuan Zhang, Ning Tang, Xingshun Qi

“…Herein, we attempt to explore this issue by reviewing the existing evidence from published meta-analyses. We conducted a systematic literature search to identify all relevant meta-analyses regarding the association of air pollution with digestive diseases, and summarize their major findings. …”
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Exome sequencing in Nigerian children with early‐onset epilepsy syndromes by Ibitayo Abigail Ademuwagun, Yagoub Adam, Solomon Oladapo Rotimi, Steffen Syrbe, Maximilian Radtke, Julia Hentschel, Johannes R. Lemke, Ezekiel Adebiyi

“…Plain Language Summary This study represents the first published exome findings in Nigerian children with early‐onset epilepsy, revealing a genetic diagnosis in 27% of cases. …”
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