Mental Health in Urologic Oncology by Danyon Anderson, Abrahim N. Razzak, Matthew McDonald, David Cao, Jamal Hasoon, Omar Viswanath, Alan D. Kaye, Ivan Urits

“…This article is a systematic review of mental health in urologic oncology patients with prostate cancer (PCa), bladder cancer (BC), renal cell carcinoma (RCC), testicular cancer (TC), or penile cancer (PeCa). …”
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Modeling Groundwater Resources in Data-Scarce Regions for Sustainable Management: Methodologies and Limits by Iolanda Borzì

“…Groundwater modeling in data-scarce regions faces significant challenges due to the lack of comprehensive, high-quality data, impacting model accuracy. This systematic review of Scopus-indexed papers identifies various approaches to address these challenges, including coupled hydrological-groundwater models, machine learning techniques, distributed hydrological models, water balance models, 3D groundwater flow modeling, geostatistical techniques, remote sensing-based approaches, isotope-based methods, global model downscaling, and integrated modeling approaches. …”
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Trends and transitions: mapping a decade of conservation research in Brazil’s federal protected areas by Ana Carolina da Silva, Franklin Galvão, Nelson Cosmo

“…This paper aimed to analyse the evolution of published studies on federally protected areas in Brazil through a systematic review of 2,282 papers in the Scopus database from 2011 to 2022. …”
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A comprehensive synthesis of differentiated instruction approaches in mathematics by Mohd afifi Bahurudin Setambah, Muhammad Ikhwan Mat Saad, Nor Hasnida binti Che Md Ghazali, Mazlini Adnan

“…Employing a systematic literature review methodology, the research utilized the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) technique from 2013 to 2023. …”
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The Use of Heparin during Endovascular Peripheral Arterial Interventions: A Synopsis by Arno M. Wiersema, Christopher Watts, Alexandra C. Durran, Michel M. P. J. Reijnen, Otto M. van Delden, Frans L. Moll, Jan Albert Vos

“…Due to a lack of (robust) data, no systematic review on the use of heparin during PAI could be justified. …”
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Gender and HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: A review by Joydeb Garai

“…In Bangladesh, the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS is not yet high but it is gradually becoming a threat especially for women and young girls due to gender disparity. This systematic review was conducted to explore the gender-specific vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh in order to suggest to policy makers the best way for the prevention of HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh as well as in other low income countries. …”
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Trends in extraction and purification methods of Lignans in plant-derived foods by Yu-tong Yang, Yuan Zhang, Yu Bian, Juan Zhu, Xue-song Feng

“…., supramolecular solvents) in dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction, the miniaturization of solid-phase extraction, the utilization of innovative adsorbent materials in dispersive solid-phase microextraction and matrix-assisted solid-phase extraction, and the employment of subcritical water extraction technology. Up to now, no systematic review has encompassed these advancements. Consequently, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the extraction and purification methods of lignans from plant-derived foods since 2017, with a particular focus on the application of microextraction technologies and new materials. …”
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Spontaneously Ruptured Dermoid Cysts and Their Potential Complications: A Review of the Literature with a Case Report by Rebecca Yuan Li, Yogesh Nikam, Supuni Kapurubandara

“…This is the first systematic review on spontaneously ruptured dermoid cysts. …”
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The Impact of the Metabolic Syndrome Severity on the Appearance of Primary and Permanent DNA Damage by Mirta Milić, Luka Kazensky, Martina Matovinović

“…Incorporating these techniques in a set of biomarkers to assess the MetS severity holds promise; however, comprehensive literature reviews featuring large-scale studies integrating both assays remain scarce. This systematic review aims to integrate and critically evaluate the existing scientific literature regarding this topic.…”
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Insights on the use of genetic algorithm to tessellate voronoi structures in materials science by Luana Souza Almeida, Paulo Rangel Rios

“…Hence, in this study, a systematic review is conducted to identify the trends and gaps in the use of the Genetic Algorithm to optimize two and three-dimensional Voronoi structures. …”
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The Psychological Impact of Amblyopia Treatment: A Systematic Literature Review by Louisa Haine, Isaac Taylor, Megan Vaughan

“…Aim: The aim of this literature review was to determine if a consensus could be reached on whether amblyopia treatment causes distress to patients and/or their guardians, and if so, establish the impact of this reported psychological distress upon paediatric patients and/or their parents/guardians. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted of all publications written in English. …”
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Literature review of lean, agile, resilient, green (LARG) in automotive manufacturing industry by Purba Humiras Hardi, Aisyah Siti, Hasibuan Sawarni, Jaqin Choesnul

“…The stages carried out in this study are: literature search from journal databases, filtering results based on keywords and criteria, systematic review of filtered papers to provide further understanding. …”
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Deciphering Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Disease Progression: A Blueprint for Mechanistic Understanding and Therapeutic Innovation by Zhaoshan Zhang, Jiawei Guo

“…A major contribution of this study is the systematic review of the differential effects of oxidative stress across different stages of CVDs, in addition to the proposal of innovative, multi-level intervention strategies, which open new avenues for precision treatment of the cardiovascular system.…”
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Functional and Structural Brain Plasticity Enhanced by Motor and Cognitive Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis by Luca Prosperini, Maria Cristina Piattella, Costanza Giannì, Patrizia Pantano

“…Rehabilitation is recognized to be important in ameliorating motor and cognitive functions, reducing disease burden, and improving quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this systematic review, we summarize the existing evidences that motor and cognitive rehabilitation may enhance functional and structural brain plasticity in patients with MS, as assessed by means of the most advanced neuroimaging techniques, including diffusion tensor imaging and task-related and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). …”
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The evolution of electric and hybrid vehicles and their influence on sustainable transport: A review and future research lines by Alberto-Tomas Delso-Vicente, Marisol-Carvajal Camperos, Margarita Almonacid-Durán

“…This study presents a systematic review of the academic literature on electric and hybrid vehicles, their ecosystems, and supporting infrastructure over the period 2008–2024. …”
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Actinic Keratosis Clinical Practice Guidelines: An Appraisal of Quality by Joslyn S. Kirby, Thomas Scharnitz, Elizabeth V. Seiverling, Hadjh Ahrns, Sara Ferguson

“…The Cancer Council of Australia/Australian Cancer Network guideline had the highest mean scores and was the only guideline to include a systematic review, include an evidence rating for recommendations, and report conflicts of interest and funding sources. …”
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IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN COUNTRIES by Memo Lukito, Ascobat Gani

“…Methods: This study utilised the PICO framework, with methods and results of this systematic review based on PRISMA guidelines. Articles were identified through an initial generic search in PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases. …”
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Review of Condition Rating and Deterioration Modeling Approaches for Concrete Bridges by Nour Faris, Tarek Zayed, Ali Fares

“…This paper addresses this gap by conducting a critical scientometric and systematic review of condition rating and deterioration modeling approaches for concrete bridges to highlight their strengths and limitations. …”
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Barriers to timely diagnosis and management of breast cancer in Africa: Implications for improved outcomes by Roland Muyisa, Emile Watumwa, Judith Malembe, Jacques Wahangire, Ghyslaine Kalivanda, Apollinaire Saa Sita, Soly Kamwira

“…Breast cancer (BC) is a significant health challenge in Africa, characterized by high incidence, morbidity, and mortality rates. This systematic review aims to identify factors delaying BC diagnosis and treatment, evaluate management outcomes, and highlight the contributing pathways.The study thoroughly searched electronic databases for articles on breast cancer in Africa, focusing on publications in English or French from the past decade. …”
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Lower Limb Exercise-Based Injury Prevention Programs Are Effective in Improving Sprint Speed, Jumping, Agility and Balance: an Umbrella Review by Loïc Bel, Nicolas Mathieu, Vincent Ducrest, Mario Bizzini

“… # Study Design Umbrella systematic review # Methods Systematic reviews published in French, German, or English between January 1990 and January 2020 were identified in five databases. …”
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