Recent Advances in Vaginal Atresia: A Literature Review by Xijuan Lin, Jia Kang, Lan Zhu

“…In this context, this article systematically reviews the epidemiological characteristics of vaginal atresia and explores its etiology from multiple perspectives, including developmental processes, genetic factors, and environmental factors, emphasizing the importance of genetic susceptibility and environmental interactions in the pathogenesis of the condition. …”
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Tumor microenvironment-responsive hyperbranched polymers for controlled drug delivery by Yuqiong Guo, Xinni He, Gareth R. Williams, Yue Zhou, Xinying Liao, Ziyi Xiao, Cuiyun Yu, Yang Liu

“…Here, based on different types of tumor microenvironment stimulation signals such as pH, redox, temperature, etc., we systematically review the preparation and response mechanism of HBPs, summarize the latest advances in drug delivery applications, and analyze the challenges and future research directions for such nanomaterials in biomedical clinical applications.…”
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Controversies in thyroid disease management in pregnancy by Pushpa Singh, Kristien Boelaert

“…A significant body of evidence has accumulated in recent years, including large systematic reviews and meta-analyses of observational studies determining effects of thyroid dysfunction on pregnancy and fetal outcomes. …”
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Aquaporins in oral health and disease: A narrative review by Shailja Chatterjee

“…Research papers or systematic reviews which were published in PubMed indexed or those with Medline citations and within the past 10 years were included in the study. …”
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Social Media: The New Frontier for Human Resource Management in Asia by Ismi Rajiani, Deasy Arisanty, I Gede Riana

“…The review analyzes 590 studies published between 2013 and 2023, following the PRISMA protocol for systematic reviews and using VOSviewer. The results indicate that the number of publications on this topic has fluctuated, with a notable increase in interest since 2015. …”
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Advancements in Image Classification: From Machine Learning to Deep Learning by Cheng Haoran

“…Image classification, as an essential task within the realm of computer vision, has evolved from traditional machine learning methods to deep learning techniques. This paper systematically reviews the growth of image classification technology, beginning with the introduction of commonly used datasets such as CIFAR-10, ImageNet, and MNIST, and exploring their impact on algorithm development. …”
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Sexual Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer by Lovorka Brajkovic, Petra Sladic, Vanja Kopilaš

“…The main goal of this paper is to systematically review the literature to determine the level of sexual quality of life in women with breast cancer considering the individual and combined impact of grade, progression of the disease, type of treatment, body image, degree of depression, and anxiety, self-esteem, and social partner support and to determine whether the perception of the body, level of self-esteem and the presence of depressive and anxiety symptoms differ regarding different types of treatment or the level of partners' social support. …”
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Open challenges for the automatic synthesis of clinical trials by Olivia Sanchez-Graillet, David M. Schmidt, Christian Kullik, Philipp Cimiano

“…Abstract Objective An important criterion for selecting clinical trials to be compared in systematic reviews and meta-analyses is that they measure the same outcomes. …”
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Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: the past, present and future by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. A. Poluektova, O. S. Lyashenko, D. V. Reykhart

“…As a whole, the majority of systematic reviews and metaanalyses draw a conclusion of high efficacy and safety of specified group of drugs at IBS. …”
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Recent Trends in Information and Cyber Security Maturity Assessment: A Systematic Literature Review by Alenka Brezavšček, Alenka Baggia

“…This work represents a comprehensive and systematic literature review (SLR) that follows the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines for research assessing information and cyber security maturity. …”
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A systematic scoping review reveals that geographic and taxonomic patterns influence the scientific and societal interest in urban soil microbial diversity by Simon Masson, Matteo Chialva, Davide Bongiovanni, Martino Adamo, Irene Stefanini, Luisa Lanfranco

“…Here, a comprehensive database of scientific papers published in the last 30 years investigating different aspects of soil microbial diversity was built and systematically reviewed. The aim was to identify the taxa, experimental methods and geographical areas that have been investigated, and to highlight gaps in knowledge and research prospects. …”
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Terms of Changes in the Microbiota by Vladimir T. Ivashkin, Oxana Yu. Zolnikova

“…Meta-analyses and systematic reviews confirm the efficacy of probiotics in IBS. …”
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review by Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec, Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka

“…Research Materials and Methods: The study is built upon an analysis of current literature, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews as well as press reports from various sources. …”
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Comparing the efficacy of 3D-printing-assisted surgery with traditional surgical treatment of fracture: an umbrella review by Lin Xiao, Peiyuan Tang, Shengwu Yang, Jingyue Su, Wenbo Ma, Han Tan, Ying Zhu, Wenfeng Xiao, Ting Wen, Yusheng Li, Shuguang Liu, Zhenhan Deng

“…The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards were adhered to in this review. …”
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The Impact of E-Commerce on the Growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Indonesia by Benediktus Rolando

“…The research employs qualitative synthesis to capture the nuanced experiences of MSME owners and stakeholders in their digital transformation journey. By systematically reviewing and synthesizing findings from prior research, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of how e-commerce adoption influences business performance, market expansion, and operational sustainability. …”
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Bibliometric Survey on Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithms (2001–2021) by Samuel-Soma M. Ajibade, Adegoke Ojeniyi

“…The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and bibliometric analysis techniques were applied to identify and analyze the published documents indexed in Scopus from 2001 to 2021. …”
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A Survey on Frameworks Used for Robustness Analysis on Interdependent Networks by Ivana Bachmann, Javier Bustos-Jiménez, Benjamin Bustos

“…In particular, the analysis of interdependent networks’ robustness focuses on the specific case of the robustness of interacting networks and their emerging behaviors. This survey systematically reviews literature of frameworks that analyze the robustness of interdependent networks published between 2005 and 2017. …”
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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates in Nepal by Ranjeeta Odari, Prabin Dawadi

“…Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines was followed for the review, and R language 4.1.1 was used for analysis. …”
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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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GLOBAL ACADEMIC TRENDS OF METABOLIC AND ELECTRICAL BIOMEDICAL TOOLS IN MARKETING by Ahmed H. Alsharif, Salmi Mohd Isa, Lina Pilelienė

“…This study employs a comprehensive bibliometric analysis, adhering to the PRISMA protocol, to systematically review and map global academic trends in neuroimaging tools for neuromarketing research. …”
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