Contribution of Unresolved Sources to Diffuse Gamma-Ray Emission from the Galactic Plane by Jiayin He, Houdun Zeng, Yi Zhang, Qiang Yuan, Rui Zhang, Jun Li

“…In this work, we utilize a nonparametric method to derive the source count distribution using the published first LHAASO source catalog. Based on this distribution, we calculate the contribution of unresolved sources to the diffuse emission measured by KM2A. …”
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Deriving and validating a risk prediction model for long COVID-19: protocol for an observational cohort study using linked Scottish data by Jennifer K Quint, Aziz Sheikh, Chris Robertson, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Emily Moore, Colin R Simpson, Luke Daines, Eleftheria Vasileiou, Syed Ahmar Shah, Rachel H Mulholland, Vicky Hammersley, Steven Kerr, Ting Shi, David Weatherill, Elisa Pesenti

“…Study findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of NAFLD Therapies and Biomarker Associations: A Meta-Analysis Based on Liver Fat Content by Haoxiang Zhu, Ling Xu, Yinhua Lv, Juan Yang, Jihan Huang, Qingshan Zheng, Guang Ji, Lujin Li

“…Background and Aims: This study aims to conduct a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) therapeutics, utilizing magnetic resonance (MR)-detected liver fat content (LFC) as the efficacy endpoint, and to identify biomarkers correlated with changes in LFC based on published literature. Methods: We performed a systematic search of public databases for placebo-controlled randomized trials on NAFLD up to September 29, 2023. …”
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Preliminary Effectiveness of a Telehealth-Delivered Exercise Program in Older Adults Living With and Beyond Cancer: Retrospective Study by Emily R Dunston, Sonal Oza, Yang Bai, Maria Newton, Leslie Podlog, Kish Larson, Darren Walker, Rebecca W Zingg, Pamela A Hansen, Adriana M Coletta

“…Change scores were calculated for all assessments and compared to minimal clinically important difference (MCID) values for assessments with published MCIDs. Paired samples t ResultsOlder adults with cancer who chose to participate in the telehealth exercise program (N=68) were 71.8 (SD 5.3) years of age on average (range 65‐92 y). …”
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Network meta-analysis of cadmium toxicity against Chlorella vulgaris and the role of growth stimulants and macronutrients by M. Iqhrammullah, S. Saudah, M. Monalisa, F. Fahrurrozi, S.A. Akbar, S.S. Lubis

“…Therefore, the main objective of this study is to assess the toxicity of cadmium on Chlorella vulgaris cells using network meta-analysis as a methodology.METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted on Scopus, Scilit, Google Scholar, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies published from 1 January 1990 to 16 January 2024. Only studies that reported the cell number of Chlorella vulgaris as a result of cadmium exposure were considered for inclusion. …”
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Systematic review: e-cigarettes vs. conventional cigarettes by Mateusz Janik, Barbara Ufnalska, Joanna Rychlewska-Duda, Justyna Lisiecka, Artur Fabijański, Anna Konarska, Anna Machowiak, Michał Nowak, Wojciech Firlej, Adrianna Dukacz

“…The search was limited to studies published up to December 2023. Both observational and experimental studies were included.   …”
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Taenia solium taeniosis and cysticercosis literature in Tanzania provides research evidence justification for control: A systematic scoping review. by Helena Aminiel Ngowi, Andrea Sylvia Winkler, Uffe Christian Braae, Robinson Hammerthon Mdegela, Ernatus Martin Mkupasi, Mwemezi Lutakyawa Kabululu, Faustin Peter Lekule, Maria Vang Johansen

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>A scoping review of all TSTC studies undertaken in Tanzania and published up to December 2018 was conducted. The articles were searched from PUBMED, AJOL, Google Scholar and Google in general. …”
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Functional Analysis of DNMT1 SNPs (rs2228611 and rs2114724) Associated with Schizophrenia by Sonal Saxena, Pranay Amruth Maroju, Sumana Choudhury, Vidhya Chitta Voina, Poonam Naik, Kavitha Gowdhaman, Poornima Kkani, Kiranmai Chennoju, S. Ganesh Kumar, C. Ramasubramanian, G. Prasad Rao, Trinath Jamma, Kumar Pranav Narayan, K. Naga Mohan

“…This significant association persisted after Bonferroni correction when the previously published data of 301 controls and 325 patients were also considered (P ≤ 0.0002). …”
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Identifying Organizational Factors and Components Influencing Customer Experience Management Maturity: A Meta-synthesis Approach by Payam Mardazad Navi, Kambiz Heidarzadeh Hanzaee, Seyyed Buik Mohammadi, Mohsen Khoon Siavash

“…The study dataset includes 106 papers and articles published in reputable scientific journals and credible websites from 2000 to 2021. …”
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The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity by Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Zofia Podraza, Dominika Strep, Julia Grabowska, Jakub Rosiński, Zofia Głowniak, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Izabela Kwiatkowska, Malwina Soja

“…Materials and Methods A systematic review of 35 peer-reviewed studies published between 2019 and 2025 was conducted. Sources were identified using PubMed, focusing on studies examining the interplay of screen time, sleep quality, and obesity. …”
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Synthesis of MgFe2O4 Nanoparticles and its Application for Photodegradation of Methylene Blue by Dede Sukandar, Adawiah Adawiah, Saeful Rohman, Shella Fitria, Nanda Saridewi, Salman Farishi, Nurhasni Nurhasni, Isalmi Aziz, Yulyani Nur Azizah

“…Copyright © 2024 by Authors, Published by BCREC Publishing Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).…”
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Researcher views on returning results from multi-omics data to research participants: insights from The Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC) Study by Kelly E. Ormond, Caroline Stanclift, Chloe M. Reuter, Jennefer N. Carter, Kathleen E. Murphy, Malene E. Lindholm, Matthew T. Wheeler

“…Ethical and logistical concerns around the return of multi-omics results were raised, and they often mirrored those in the published literature for genomic return of results including: uncertain clinical validity, a lack of expertise to communicate results, and an unclear obligation regarding whether to return multi-omics results. …”
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Good soil management can reduce dietary zinc deficiency in Zimbabwe by Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Edward J. M. Joy, Florence Mtambanengwe, Prosper Chopera, Michael J. Watts, Martin R. Broadley, Paul Mapfumo

“…Methods An ex-ante approach was used, informed by published evidence from studies in three contrasting smallholder production systems in Zimbabwe. …”
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Association of Depression/Anxiety Symptoms with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Literature in China by Fushui Liu, Ting Fang, Fanyuan Zhou, Meimei Zhao, Mei Chen, Jianyu You, Yuli Jin, Jinmei Xie, Zhongyong Liu

“…Chinese literature databases such as the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP Information (VIP), Chinese Biomedicine (CBM), and Wanfang Data (WANFANG) were scientifically searched for reports published until February 5, 2018. Controlled trials incorporating NP patients with anxiety/depression versus healthy people were contained. …”
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Association of Cancer and the Risk of Developing Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ming Yuan, Zhiwei Zhang, Gary Tse, Xiaojin Feng, Panagiotis Korantzopoulos, Konstantinos P. Letsas, Bryan P. Yan, William K. K. Wu, Huilai Zhang, Guangping Li, Tong Liu, Yunlong Xia

“…PubMed and Web of Science were searched for publications examining the association between cancer and atrial fibrillation risk published until June 2017. Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) or hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CI were extracted and pooled. …”
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Evaluation of in-office tooth whitening treatment with violet LED: protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial by Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Maria Fernanda Setúbal Destro Rodrigues, Ana Eliza Castanho Garrini dos Santos, Marcelo Mendes Pinto, Dácio Antonio Pantano Junior, Aldo Brugnera Jr, Fátima Antonia Aparecida Zanin

“…The findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration number NCT03192852; Pre-results.…”
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Design, Content and Ecological Validity and Reliability of the Physical Activity and Sport Habits Questionnaire for Children Aged 8–12 Years in the Province of Gipuzkoa (Spain) by Aduna Badiola-Lekue, Irantzu Ibañez, Maite Fuentes, Javier Yanci, Oidui Usabiaga, Aitor Iturricastillo

“…<b>Results:</b> The initial battery of items, submitted to the validation process, comprised 31 items across 10 dimensions, derived from validated questionnaires and published works. Following content and ecological validity evaluations, modifications were made and nine items were removed due to improved wording, clarification of concepts, redundancy or lack of relevance. …”
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Efficacy of the Foodbot Factory digital curriculum-based nutrition education intervention in improving children’s nutrition knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in elementary school... by Wendy Lou, Michael Farkouh, JoAnne Arcand, Jacqueline Marie Brown, Saman Tahir, Beatriz Franco-Arellano, Ann LeSage, Janette Hughes, Bill Kapralos, Ellen Vogel, Claire Tugault-Lafleur

“…Results of the trial will be published in peer-reviewed journals and lay summaries will be available to stakeholders.Trial registration number NCT05979259.…”
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Global trends and research frontiers on machine learning in sustainable animal production in times of climate change: Bibliometric analysis aimed at insights and orientations for t... by Robson Mateus Freitas Silveira, Concepta Mcmanus, Iran José Oliveira da Siva

“…In total, 1082 documents published in the last 70 years, in Scopus Database, were selected for the study. …”
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Left-Right Brain-Wide Asymmetry of Neuroanatomy in the Mouse Brain by Andrew Silberfeld, James M. Roe, Jacob Ellegood, Jason P. Lerch, Lily Qiu, Yongsoo Kim, Jong Gwan Lee, William D. Hopkins, Joanes Grandjean, Yangming Ou, Olivier Pourquié

“…Our results recapitulate and extend previous patterns of asymmetry from two published studies as well as capture well-established, bilateral male-female differences in the mouse brain as a positive control. …”
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