Cryptocurrencies Transit to a Carbon Neutral Environment: From Fintech to Greentech Through Clean Energy and Eco-Efficiency Policies by Dimitrios Koemtzopoulos, Georgia Zournatzidou, Konstantina Ragazou, Nikolaos Sariannidis

“…We extract bibliometric data from the Scopus database employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach, thereafter analyzing the data with the R statistical programming language and the bibliometric applications Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. …”
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Information needs and mHealth applications for carers of people with dementia in managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of care recipients: an integrative review protocol by Samath Dharmaratne, Thilanka Jagoda, Sarath Rathnayake

“…Introduction This integrative review aims to synthesise, appraise and analyse the evidence on informal carers’ information needs, features and functions of available mHealth applications, and informal carers’ usability and engagement with mHealth applications for managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).Methods and analysis This integrative review will include quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods studies and follow the ‘Preferred Reporting for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020’ guidelines. Peer-reviewed articles published in English from 2000 to 2021 will be included from Cochrane Library, CINHAL, Embase, MEDLINE, ProQuest and PsycINFO. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department visits and infant health: a scoping review protocol by Mark Walker, Shi Wu Wen, Yanfang Guo, Romina Fakhraei, Brenden Osborne, Mélika Moorjani-Houle

“…Key findings will be reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews.Ethics and dissemination Research ethics board approval will not be required due to the nature of the study design. …”
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Denitrification research based on green electron supply and cell metabolism regulation by LIU Chao, FAN Xinyun, ZHANG Xuemeng, CHEN Chuang, ZHU Mengru, CHEN Yinguang*

“…Firstly, the types of photosensitizers, the dominant functional microorganisms, the photosensitizer-microbe complex in the process of photoelectron-driven denitrification, and the application status of phototrophic denitrification are systematically reviewed. Then, the microbial metabolic pathway of denitrification using methane, propane, and other short-chain alkanes as carbon sources is described, the performance of kitchen waste and other organic wastes as carbon source is introduced, and the formation mechanism and utilization characteristics of microbial carbon sources are also analyzed. …”
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Green growth: a bibliometric analysis of digital innovation and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by Hephzibah Beula John, Mini Agrawal, Priyanka Nema, Arif Hasan, Isha Kaur Rakhra, Abhilasha Singh

“…Green growth refers to fostering economic growth while ensuring environmental sustainability, making it a critical framework for achieving the SDGs. By systematically reviewing a decade's worth of academic literature, we quantify the contributions of digital technologies to sustainable development initiatives. …”
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Adolescent and young adult-friendly primary health care services in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Retno Asti Werdhani, Dessie Wanda, Husain Muhammad Fajar Surasno, Mariska Anindhita, Vican Sefiany Koloi, Fitriana Murriya Ekawati, Indah Suci Widyahening, Lena A. Sanci

“…Methods and analysis This scoping review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Review. …”
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Preclinical Cognitive Markers of Alzheimer Disease and Early Diagnosis Using Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence: Literature Review by María de la Paz Scribano Parada, Fátima González Palau, Sonia Valladares Rodríguez, Mariano Rincon, Maria José Rico Barroeta, Marta García Rodriguez, Yolanda Bueno Aguado, Ana Herrero Blanco, Estela Díaz-López, Margarita Bachiller Mayoral, Raquel Losada Durán

“…MethodsUsing PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, we searched Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar for studies on neuropsychiatric disorders utilizing conversational data. …”
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Research Progress on Stem Cell Therapies for Articular Cartilage Regeneration by Shuangpeng Jiang, Guangzhao Tian, Xu Li, Zhen Yang, Fuxin Wang, Zhuang Tian, Bo Huang, Fu Wei, Kangkang Zha, Zhiqiang Sun, Xiang Sui, Shuyun Liu, Weimin Guo, Quanyi Guo

“…This article will systematically review the latest developments in these areas, summarize challenges in articular cartilage regeneration strategies involving stem cells, and describe prospects for future development.…”
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Malocclusion and Its Relationship with Sound Speech Disorders in Deciduous and Mixed Dentition: A Scoping Review by Mariangela Aprile, Alessio Verdecchia, Claudia Dettori, Enrico Spinas

“…<b>Methods:</b> The present scoping review has been conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. …”
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The Impact of Creatine Supplementation on Physical Performance, Cognitive Functions, and Safety – A Literature Review by Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Katarzyna Kurza, Silvia Ciraolo, Julianna Podolec, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Joanna Wojda, Anna Walczak

“…Research Materials and Methods: The study is based on clinical trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews from the past decade. Data were collected from studies on creatine supplementation at various doses, including loading and maintenance phases, and its effects on physical and cognitive outcomes, as well as kidney and liver function. …”
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Digital competencies: perceptions of primary school teachers pursuing master’s degrees from eight African countries by Andresa Sartor Harada, Juliana Azevedo Gomes, Oscar Ulloa Guerra, Roberto Ruiz, Rubén Calderón

“…To advance the development of digital competencies it is necessary to take account of how teachers perceive these. In addition, systematic reviews of the literature on ICT and education show an imbalance regarding the amount of research from Africa compared to other regions of the world. …”
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Periodontal Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Shared Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Future Research Directions by Serena Incerti Parenti, Claudio Cesari, Veronica Della Godenza, Matteo Zanarini, Francesca Zangari, Giulio Alessandri Bonetti

“…This review highlights the essential role of systematic reviews (SRs) in synthesizing current evidence, identifying research gaps, and guiding future studies. …”
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Global perspectives in acute and emergency general surgery in low and middle-income countries: a WSES project protocol for scoping review on global surgery by Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi, Arda Isik, Fausto Rosa, Diego Visconti, Taras Nechay, Sharfuddin Chowdhury, Abdourahmane Ndong, Tushar S. Mishra, Stefano Piero Bernardo Cioffi, Francesco Piscioneri, Edward C.T.H. Tan

“…The methodology will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Checklist. …”
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Knowledge of gym goers on myths and truths in resistance training by Alexandra Unger, Clemens Mosgan, Christofer Wolte, Sara Pettauer, Jan Wilke

“…Based on topical systematic reviews (n = 45), a digital questionnaire with 14 statements on RT methods and practices, randomly phrased as myths or truths, was administered to Austrians exercising in local fitness centres. …”
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Technical aspects of neuraxial analgesia during labor and maternity care: an updated overview by Antonio Coviello, Carmine Iacovazzo, Maria Grazia Frigo, Marilena Ianniello, Dario Cirillo, Giuseppe Tierno, Andrea Uriel de Siena, Pasquale Buonanno, Giuseppe Servillo

“…After bibliographic research since 2018 to 2023, many randomized controlled trials, literature reviews, systematic reviews, and metanalysis were evaluated to create this brief overview. …”
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Fecal Immunochemical Tests Compared with Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Tests for Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening by Linda Rabeneck, R Bryan Rumble, Frank Thompson, Michael Mills, Curtis Oleschuk, Alexandra Whibley, Hans Messersmith, Nancy Lewis, The FIT Guidelines Expert Panel

“…Eleven articles were included in the present guideline, comprising two systematic reviews, five articles reporting on three randomized controlled trials and reports of four other studies. …”
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Power Transmission Mechanism and Tribological Performance of Modern Bicycle Drivetrains—A Review by Yook Wah Liew, Owen Matthews, Dzung Viet Dao, Huaizhong Li

“…There is a lack of systematic reviews on technological progress and recent research works in this field. …”
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A scoping review on heat indices used to measure the effects of heat on maternal and perinatal health by Anayda Portela, Debra Jackson, Nathalie Roos, Chuansi Gao, Francesca Conway, Ijeoma Solarin, Chloe Brimicombe, Darshnika Lakhoo

“…Objectives To provide a scoping review on heat stress and indices for those interested in the epidemiology and working in extreme heat and maternal perinatal health.Methods This study is a scoping review based on a previous review guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews. …”
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Potentialities and critical issues of liquid biopsy in clinical practice: An umbrella review by Nicola Veronese, Claudio Luchini, Stefano Ciriminna, Katia Spinelli, Santo Fruscione, Paola Mattiolo, Miriam Belluzzo, Veronica Messina, Lee Smith, Mario Barbagallo, Walter Mazzucco

“…Results: Among 726 articles initially screened, 42 systematic reviews were included. Most of the outcomes explored (202/211) were related to cancer. …”
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Caregivers’ experience of having a child with Down syndrome: a meta-synthesis by Xiao Nan Zhang, Shuo Zhang, Chun Yan Liu, Zhi Hong Ni, Hai Tao Lv

“…Methods We used Page et al.’s (2021) Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-synthesis Statement. Ten databases (Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycInfo, China Biology Medicine, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, and China Science and Technology Journal Database) were searched for relevant studies published from the inception of the database to October 2023. …”
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