Magnitude and Determinants of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Enos Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Perseverance Moyo, Grant Murewanhema, Andrew Ross

“…This study included quantitative research employing cross-sectional, case-control, or cohort designs, regardless of sample size, and published in English. …”
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Legacy effects of alfalfa monocultures or annual crop/alfalfa mixtures on subsequent corn yield and quality by Craig W. Whippo, John R. Hendrickson, Andrea K. Clemensen, Michael A. Grusak

“…This follow‐up study compared corn grain yield and quality of corn planted subsequently on positive control plots (alfalfa monoculture), negative control plots (annual crop monoculture), and experimental treatment polyculture plots (annual crops planted into alfalfa). …”
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Streptococcus canis transcriptomic modifications in host cell entry environments of human keratinocytes by Haruno Yoshida, Mieko Goto, Yuzo Tsuyuki, Jae-Seok Kim, Takashi Takahashi

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Global prevalence and risk factors of equine infectious anemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lintang Winantya Firdausy, Faisal Fikri, Arya Pradana Wicaksono, Hakan Çalışkan, Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama

“…Expanding serological monitoring in underrepresented regions and integrating climatic and ecological data into control strategies are vital for mitigating EIA transmission risks.…”
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Evaluating biomass and carbon stock responses to thinning and pruning in mature Larix principis-rupprechtii Mayr stands: a case study from Northern China by Jamshid Ali, Wang Haoran, Kaleem Mehmood, Bilal Muhammad, Wakeel Hussain, Khadim Hussain, Fahad Shahzad, Yin Qun, Jia Zhongkui

“…The research involved 45 plots subjected to 15 treatments, each with 3 replicates. …”
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Prevalence of trypanosomiasis in domesticated animals in Indonesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lintang Winantya Firdausy, Faisal Fikri, Arya Pradana Wicaksono, Hakan Çalışkan, Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama

“…The findings underscore the need for improved surveillance, implementation of standardized diagnostic tools, and integrated vector management strategies. …”
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Legacy effects cause systematic underestimation of N2O emission factors by Haoyu Qian, Zhengqi Yuan, Nana Chen, Xiangcheng Zhu, Shan Huang, Changying Lu, Kailou Liu, Feng Zhou, Pete Smith, Hanqin Tian, Qiang Xu, Jianwen Zou, Shuwei Liu, Zhenwei Song, Weijian Zhang, Songhan Wang, Zhenghui Liu, Ganghua Li, Ziyin Shang, Yanfeng Ding, Kees Jan van Groenigen, Yu Jiang

“…Historic N addition increases soil N availability, lowers soil pH, and stimulates the abundance of N2O producing microorganisms and N2O emissions in control plots, causing underestimates of EFs in short-term experiments. …”
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Safety and efficacy of standard vs. tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in pediatric populations: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Honggang Fang, Zihan Wang, Kuan Wei, Xing Liu, Shengde Wu, Yi Hua, Tao Lin, Dawei He, Guanghui Wei, Deying Zhang

“…Sensitivity analysis was performed using Stata 17.0 to assess the impact of low-quality studies, and publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots. Results A total of 3 randomized controlled trials and 10 case-control studies were included, comprising 661 cases. …”
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Effect of water, sanitation, and hygiene on the prevention of trachoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Meredith E Stocks, Stephanie Ogden, Danny Haddad, David G Addiss, Courtney McGuire, Matthew C Freeman

“…Though limitations included moderate to high heterogenity, low study quality, and the lack of standard definitions, these findings support the importance of WASH in trachoma elimination strategies and the need for the development of standardized approaches to measuring WASH in trachoma control programs.…”
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Amendment of Tephrosia Improved Fallows with Inorganic Fertilizers Improves Soil Chemical Properties, N Uptake, and Maize Yield in Malawi by Maggie G. Munthali, Charles K. K. Gachene, Gudeta W. Sileshi, Nancy K. Karanja

“…The results indicated that the level of organic matter and pH increased in all the treatments except for the control. Total N remained almost unchanged while available P decreased in all plots amended with T. vogelii but increased in T. candida plots where inorganic P was applied. …”
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A feasibility of land consolidation in kigezi region, south western Uganda: a solution to land fragmentation, land shortage, farmer’s productivity and economic development by George Stanley, Kinyata, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun

“…This need not change the amount of land owned and controlled by individuals, and therefore not necessarily an instrument of social justice but an answer to land scarcity and fragmentation in Kigezi Region. …”
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Retinal parameter analysis and diagnostic potentail exploration in familial exudative vitreoretinopathy using ultra-widefield fundus photography by Jiayu Li, Shaochi Zhang, Xiaolong Qi, Chanjuan Wang, Wen Zhang, Rui Li, Caihong Sun, Keyan Liu, Xiaolu Li, Wenjuan Zhuang

“…Further large-scale studies are needed to validate these findings and refine diagnostic models.…”
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Multi-locus genome-wide association mapping for major agronomic and yield-related traits in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) moench) landraces by Addisu Getahun, Admas Alemu, Habte Nida, Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat

“…The ML-GWAS models highlight the genetic complexity of flowering time and grain yield traits, emphasizing the need for targeted breeding efforts to maximize sorghum productivity.…”
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Association between vitamin D serum levels and thyroid cancer: a meta-analysis by Lili Yang, Peng Yun, Fangping Li

“…However, further studies with standardized protocols for seasonal sampling of vitamin D, source of control, measurement timing, study type, and testing methods of 25(OH)D are needed to clarify this relationship and its underlying mechanisms.…”
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Occipital nerve stimulation for chronic migraine--a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Yen-Fu Chen, George Bramley, Gemma Unwin, Dalvina Hanu-Cernat, Janine Dretzke, David Moore, Sue Bayliss, Carole Cummins, Richard Lilford

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Databases, including the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and clinical trial registers were searched to September 2014. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), other controlled and uncontrolled observational studies and case series (n≥ 10) were eligible. …”
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Dietary assessment in intermittent fasting: validation of a short food frequency questionnaire vs. food records in diurnal dry fasting and time-restricted eating by Isabelle C. Schüssler, Isabelle C. Schüssler, Christina L. Pappe, Christel von Scheidt, Beeke Peters, Henrik Dommisch, Christian Kessler, Christian Kessler, Andreas Michalsen, Andreas Michalsen, Daniela A. Koppold, Daniela A. Koppold, Daniela A. Koppold, Daniela A. Koppold, Olga Pivovarova-Ramich, Olga Pivovarova-Ramich, Olga Pivovarova-Ramich

“…According to food records, the energy, fat and carbohydrate intake were reduced during the Bahá’í fast and remained unchanged in the control and TRE groups compared to the baseline, while analysis of these parameters was not feasible based on the short FFQ.ConclusionOverall, good agreement for the methods was found, although data on snack tendency, frequency of snack consumption, and whole-grain consumption were unreliable, indicating a need for questionnaire modifications. …”
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Finding the Acceleration Due to Gravity Using the Hydrostatic Pressure Simulation of PhET by Temur Ibotov, Mirkamol Murtazayev, Abdulfayz Allaqulov, Sevinch Sagdiyeva, Otabek Khushnazarov, Khadicha Mamatkulova, Akmal Addimuminov

“…The method used in this study is pure experimental wherein controlled variables like atmospheric pressure were kept constant. …”
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Validation of MotionWatch8 Actigraphy Against Polysomnography in Menopausal Women Under Warm Conditions by Xinzhu Li, Mark Halaki, Chin Moi Chow

“…This study evaluated the agreement between MotionWatch8 actigraphy and polysomnography (PSG) in measuring sleep parameters among menopausal women under controlled 30 °C laboratory conditions. Sixteen peri- and post-menopausal women (age: 51.4 ± 4.2 years, BMI: 26.0 ± 3.1 kg/m²) contributed 59 nights of simultaneous recordings, with parameters analyzed using Bland–Altman plots, linear mixed model analysis, and epoch-by-epoch comparisons. …”
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Global prevalence of spondyloarthritis in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Jean Joel Bigna, Sabrina Hamroun, Edem Allado, Anthony Moussu, Aurore Camier, Bruno Chenuel, Aghiles Hamroun

“…There is great interest in obtaining accurate data on the disease prevalence, especially in regions where data remains scarce such as low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), in order to measure and understand the needs of their healthcare systems. Therefore, through a global systematic review and meta-analysis, the current study aims to investigate the prevalence of SpA and human leucocyte antigen B27 (HLAB27) and its association with the risk of SpA in the LMIC population.Methods and analysis We will include cohort, case–control and cross-sectional studies performed among adults (&gt;15 years) living in LMICs. …”
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Effectiveness of ongoing single dose rifampicin post-exposure prophylaxis (SDR-PEP) implementation under routine programme conditions-An observational study in Nepal. by Nand Lal Banstola, Epco Hasker, Liesbeth Mieras, Dambar Gurung, Bhuwan Baral, Suresh Mehata, Sagar Prasai, Yograj Ghimire, Brij Kumar Das, Prashnna Napit, Wim van Brakel

“…<h4>Background/introduction</h4>Leprosy control remains a challenge in Nepal. Single-dose rifampicin post-exposure prophylaxis (SDR-PEP) shows promise in reducing leprosy incidence among contacts of index cases, contributing to reducing the transmission of Mycobacterium (M.) leprae. …”
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