Impact of dual sensory impairment on the risk of incident dementia: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Adrian Fuente, Ahmed Amine Alaoui, Daniele Urso, Stefano Giannoni-Luza, Jeremy Ting, Samir Jabbour

“…We will include peer-reviewed longitudinal cohort studies reporting HRs. Screening and selection of articles will be performed independently by at least two reviewers using the Covidence systematic review manager. …”
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The efficacy of resiliency training programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. by Aaron L Leppin, Pavithra R Bora, Jon C Tilburt, Michael R Gionfriddo, Claudia Zeballos-Palacios, Megan M Dulohery, Amit Sood, Patricia J Erwin, Juan Pablo Brito, Kasey R Boehmer, Victor M Montori

“…Resilient persons are able to adapt to life's challenges and maintain high quality of life and function. Finding effective strategies to bolster resilience in individuals and populations is of interest to many stakeholders.…”
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Bioinformatics analysis to explore biomarkers and mechanisms of action associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress and ferroptosis in Parkinson's disease. by Hao Wang, Lijuan Feng, Limeng He, Nan Liu, Yan Wan, Wei Zhang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Data for PD and ERS, as well as information on ferroptosis, were sourced from public databases and relevant literature. …”
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Anhedonia in Youth and the Role of Internet-Related Behavior: A Systematic Review by Giovanni Cangelosi, Federico Biondini, Marco Sguanci, Cuc Thi Thu Nguyen, Gaetano Ferrara, Orejeta Diamanti, Sara Morales Palomares, Stefano Mancin, Fabio Petrelli

“…Searches were performed in PubMed, Cochrane Library (Clinical Trials section), Scopus, Embase, PsycInfo, and grey literature sources like Google Scholar. A predefined search strategy using Boolean operators was employed, and two researchers independently selected papers, with a third researcher resolving any discrepancies. …”
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Benefits and Harms of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Heidi Storgaard, Lise L Gluud, Cathy Bennett, Magnus F Grøndahl, Mikkel B Christensen, Filip K Knop, Tina Vilsbøll

“…<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Data sources and study selection</h4>We included double-blinded, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating SGLT2-i administered in the highest approved therapeutic doses (canagliflozin 300 mg/day, dapagliflozin 10 mg/day, and empagliflozin 25 mg/day) for ≥12 weeks. …”
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Insights into the effects of biomass feedstock and pyrolysis conditions on the energy storage capacity and durability of standard biochar-based phase-change composites by Dimberu G. Atinafu, Ji Yong Choi, Jihee Nam, Yujin Kang, Sumin Kim

“…Abstract Material selection and production conditions are imperative for determining the functional performances of composite materials. …”
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Assessment in education: Current trends, problems and contradictions (review of scientific publications) by I. B. Shmigirilova, A. S. Rvanova, O. V. Grigorenko

“…The scientific papers of the last thirty years, revealing the issues of the education process assessment, have been used in the research. Sources were selected through the methods of descriptive and bibliometric analysis. …”
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Peculiarities of Modeling a Specialized Computing System by G. A. Zvonareva, D. S. Buzunov

“…During the construction of the simulation model of the system a specialized data acquisition device as source of requests; a switch for which a request queue with different priorities is simulated; a data processing device, which is the final recipient of the data were selected as simulation functional nodes.The types of algorithms used to solve the request prioritization problem are taken from common prioritization algorithms typical for the Quality of Service (QoS), used in modern switching equipment. …”
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A Combined Experimental and First-Principle Calculation (DFT Study) for In Situ Polymer Inclusion Membrane-Assisted Growth of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) by Reza Darvishi, Esmaeil Pakizeh

“…A simple yet effective strategy was developed to prepare a metal-organic framework- (MOF-) based asymmetric membrane by depositing the Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (Zif-8) layer on the aminosilane-functionalized surface of a polymer inclusion membrane via an in situ growth process. …”
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A novel acidic laminarinase derived from Jermuk hot spring metagenome by Ani Paloyan, Tigran Soghomonyan, Mariam Karapetyan, Hasmik Grigoryan, Anna Krüger, Fiona Cuskin, Jon Marles-Wright, Christin Burkhardt, Garabed Antranikian

“…Abstract Laminarinase, an enzyme with a specific affinity for laminarin—a complex polysaccharide found in the cell walls of brown algae and select marine organisms—was investigated in this study. …”
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Machine learning prediction of pKa of organic acids by Juda Baikété, Alhadji Malloum, Jeanet Conradie

“…Further molecular descriptors have been generated using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and RDKit library. …”
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Environmental impact assessment of maize cultivation system considering different irrigation methods by Filippo Vigo, Michele Zoli, Daniela Lovarelli, Jacopo Bacenetti

“…One ton of ear maize silage at 48% moisture content was selected as functional unit and a “from cradle to farm gate” was considered as system boundary . …”
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Exploring interactions between shading and view using visual difference prediction by Stephen Wasilewski, Marilyne Andersen

“…This paper is an exploration of how to approach the characterisation of view clarity through different facades as a function of both the facade and the view itself. While the findings are preliminary, there is already an indication that the type of view content matters to how well people will see through different systems, an important consideration when planning mock-ups and selecting shade fabrics, blinds or electrochromic glazing.…”
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Identification and molecular docking mechanism of novel anti-inflammatory peptides from Lactobacillus paraplantarum fermented Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) seeds by Lingyue Shan, Akanksha Tyagi, Hun Ju Ham, Deog Hwan Oh

“…Overall, these findings indicate that hemp seeds have potential to be a source of bioactive peptides for functional foods with anti-inflammatory properties.…”
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Electrochemical Magnetic Immunoassay for the Determination of the Fish Allergen β-Parvalbumin by José Pedro Rocha, Maria Freitas, Dulce Geraldo, Fátima Bento, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Henri P. A. Nouws

“…A linear concentration range from 10 to 1000 ng/mL, a limit of detection of 1.8 ng/mL, and a limit of quantification of 7.1 ng/mL were achieved. …”
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Unveiling hidden contaminants: a systematic quantification and characterization of microplastics in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis fluids by Ekrem Kara, Kamil Konur, Yasemen Şentürk Koca, Ülgen Aytan

“…These findings highlight a potential, yet underrecognized, source of MP exposure in dialysis patients, necessitating further investigation into the implications of chronic MP absorption on renal function and systemic health. …”
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The role of oxygenation in kidney and liver machine perfusion by M. S. Novruzbekov, A. G. Balkarov, E. Yu. Anosova, I. V. Dmitriev, Yu. A. Anisimov, N. S. Zhuravel, E. V. Klychnikova, A. S. Bogdanova, B. I. Yaremin

“…An analysis of literature sources in English and Russian from 2009 to 2023 on this topic was performed in the databases PubMed, MEDLINE, Google Scholar. …”
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Discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitors for reasons other than disease progression and the impact on relapse and survival of advanced melanoma patients. A systematic review... by Konstantinos Lallas, Eftychia Chatziioannou, Derya Durak, Georg Frey, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita, Marie-Lena Rasch, Athanassios Kyrgidis, Eleni Timotheadou, Zoe Apalla, Ulrike Leiter, Lukas Flatz, Lukas Flatz, Aimilios Lallas, Teresa Amaral, Teresa Amaral

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Comparative analysis of anthocyanin content in various tomato samples in connection with breeding by E. A. Dzhos, M. I. Mamedov, O. N. Pyshnaya, N. A. Golubkina, O. V. Verba, A. A. Matyukina

“…It has been shown that selection for high content of anthocyanins can be performed at various stages of fruit ripening (large ripe fruit, blangetongue, biological ripeness), selecting the most intense colouring. …”
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Comparative efficacy of robotic exoskeleton and conventional gait training in patients with spinal cord injury: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Shengye Liu, Fangyuan Chen, Jianqiao Yin, Guanqi Wang, Liyu Yang

“…Study selection Eligible randomized controlled trials contained information on the population (SCI), intervention (REGT), and outcomes (walking speed and distance, walking balance, functional scores for SCI rehabilitation, respiratory function). …”
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