Relationship of Maize Yield to Climatic and Environmental Factors under Deficit Irrigation: A Quantitative Review by M. Gloriose B. Allakonon, P. B. Irénikatché Akponikpè

“…Data were collected from peer-reviewed publications worldwide that respond to predefined criteria. …”
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Systematic review of innate immune responses against Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex infection in animal models by Luisa Maria Nieto Ramirez, Carolina Mehaffy, Karen Marie Dobos

“…Two researchers independently extracted data based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.ResultsEighty-three articles were reviewed. Results were categorized in four groups: MTBC species, animal models, soluble factors and innate pathways, and other molecules (metabolites and drugs). …”
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A comprehensive overview of FFRG and IHCC allograft cartilages in revision rhinoplasty: a systematic review by Mahtab Hosseini, Seied Omid Keyhan

“…Methods The PRISMA guidelines were adhered to in the conduct of this systematic review. No limitations were applied to the types of studies included. …”
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In Silico Evaluation of Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Michael Dorosan, Ya-Lin Chen, Qingyuan Zhuang, Shao Wei Sean Lam

“…MethodsWe propose a scoping review protocol that follows an enhanced Arksey and O’Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines to investigate the scope and research gaps in the in silico evaluation of algorithm-based CDS models—specifically CDS decision-making end points and objectives, evaluation metrics used, and simulation paradigms used to assess potential impacts. …”
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A Review on Managing Agroecosystems for Improved Water Use Efficiency in the Face of Changing Climate in Tanzania by Jerome Kimaro

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Small Bowel in Crohn’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Osman Ahmed, David Mario Rodrigues, Geoffrey C. Nguyen

“…Methods. Two independent reviewers sorted through articles until October 2, 2014. …”
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Beta Blocker Therapy in Heart Failure Patients with Active Cocaine Use: A Systematic Review by Baldeep K. Mann, Janpreet S. Bhandohal, Mohammad Saeed, Gerald Pekler

“…The use of different types of beta blockers in heart failure patients with active cocaine use is still a matter of debate. In this review, our objective is to systematically review the available literature regarding the use of beta blockers in the treatment of heart failure patients with concurrent cocaine use. …”
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Vitiligo-like lesions following imatinib mesylate therapy: a case series and review of literature by Neerja Saraswat, Shekhar Neema, Sushil Kumar

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Review of Stephen L. Dyson: Archaeology, Ideology, and Urbanism in Rome from the Grand Tour to Berlusconi by Rachele Dubbini

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Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in Monitoring Surface Water of Al-Razzaza Lake: A Review by Afrah Medhat Rashed, Mufid Alhadithi, Fareed M. Alattar, Fayez Ahamd Massarwa

“…Several researches were reviewed in this study, which dealt with the use of satellite images taken at different periods with the help of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to detect change in the areas covered by Al-Razzaza Lake. …”
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Prevalence and Possible Role of Candida Species in Patients with Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Aldona Pietrzak, Ewelina Grywalska, Mateusz Socha, Jacek Roliński, Kinga Franciszkiewicz-Pietrzak, Lidia Rudnicka, Marcin Rudzki, Dorota Krasowska

“…The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to provide an overview on the prevalence of Candida species in patients with psoriasis. …”
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An experimental study of simulated grant peer review: Gender differences and psychometric characteristics of proposal scores. by Karen B Schmaling, Stephen A Gallo

“…The usefulness of peer review depends in part on the agreement of multiple reviewers' judgments of the same proposal, and on each reviewer's consistency in judging proposals. …”
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Spinal Tuberculosis and Cold Abscess without Known Primary Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Rima Patel, Vedavyas Gannamani, Emily Shay, David Alcid

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Self-management of non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Jason Hearn, Isaac Ssinabulya, Jeremy I Schwartz, Ann R Akiteng, Heather J Ross, Joseph A Cafazzo

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The purpose of this scoping review is to summarize the nature and effectiveness of past interventions that have enabled the self-management of NCDs in LMICs.…”
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Economic vs. ecological benefit for organic food: the role of perceived values in online consumer reviews by Hong Huo, Hong Huo, Junru Yao, Junru Yao, Qiutong Li, Qiutong Li, Rong Wu, Rong Wu, Chen Wang, Chen Wang, Dingyao Yu, Dingyao Yu

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The effectiveness of implemented interventions at the workplace to promote the mental health of working women: A systematic review by Zakieh Arab Najafabadi, Atefeh Vaezi, Negah Tavakolifard, Zahra Amini

“…The objective of this study is to find effective interventions based on the workplace to improve the mental health of employed women. This systematic review was conducted by following PRISMA guidelines to report systematic reviews. …”
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Recent Advances in Processing and Development of Buckwheat Derived Bakery and Non-Bakery Products - A Review by Giménez-Bastida Juan Antonio, Piskula Mariusz K., Zieliñski Henryk

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Neuroanatomical and Neurocognitive Differences Between the Executive Functions in Child Sexual Offenders: A Systematic Review by Yaiza Ara-García, Manuel Martí-Vilar, Laura Badenes-Ribera, Francisco González-Sala

“…Methods: The present review, in accordance with the PRISMA statement, ran a systematic search of three databases (Web of Science, Scopus and ProQuest). …”
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Ameloblastic Fibroma of the Mandible Reconstructed with Autogenous Parietal Bone: Report of a Case and Literature Review by Conor Carroll, Mishaal Gill, Eleanor Bowden, John Ed O’Connell, Rajeev Shukla, Chris Sweet

“…Herein, we describe the case of a 6-year-old Caucasian male who presented to the Oral and Maxillofacial Department at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, UK, with a painless expansile mass in the left mandible which was diagnosed as a benign ameloblastic fibroma and subsequently enucleated and reconstructed with a parietal calvarial bone graft. A brief literature review and the issues surrounding diagnosis are discussed.…”
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Strategies to Improve Inpatients’ Quality of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Paraskevas Gkolfakis, Georgios Tziatzios, Ioannis S. Papanikolaou, Konstantinos Triantafyllou

“…Methods. We systematically reviewed the literature for publications on interventions aiming to improve the quality of inpatients’ colon preparation until June, 2018. …”
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