The Mental Health Literacy and Stigma Scale—Bilingual Cultural Adaptation: Validity and Reliability Pilot Study in Nursing Students by Maria José Nogueira, Síria Sas, Lucía Rodríguez, Andrea Carbonero, Uxía Bello, Leandro Nascimento, Susana Mendonça, Delfina Teixeira

“…Data were analysed using SPSS programs. Ethics committee approval and permission from the institution involved were obtained. …”
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Impact of cancer types on COVID-19 infection and mortality risk: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis by Ning Cui, Yu Wu, Jianhua Zou, Zhanshuo Xiao, Jingyan Yang, Liusheng Li, Tengteng Hao, Jiao Wu

“…Finally, a systematic review and meta-analysis will be performed using Review Manager (V.5.3) statistical software.Ethics and dissemination Formal ethical approval is not required, and the findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021271108.…”
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Effect of electrical stimulation with a cochlear implant on tinnitus impact: protocol of an individual patient data meta-analysis by Inge Stegeman, Adriana L Smit, Kelly Assouly

“…Second, linear regression analyses will be used to model the effect of electrical stimulation on tinnitus impact based on relevant predictors.Ethics and dissemination The Medical Research Involving Human Subject Act does not apply, and ethical approval is not required. …”
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The psychosocial impacts of slow onset climate change events among youth in LMICs: A rapid evidence review by Clara Marty, Samy Amghar, Andrés Barrera Patlan, Alayne Adams

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Prevalence and factors associated with newborn care practices among caregivers: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis in sub-Saharan Africa by Solomon Mohammed Salia, Amidu Alhassan, Billie de Haas, Jelle Stekelenburg, Robert Kaba Alhassan

“…Data will be analyzed using narrative synthesis for nonhomogeneous data while homogenous data will be analyzed using meta-analysis including odds ratios and confidence intervals. Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required for systematic reviews. …”
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Approaches to a crisis in early pregnancy: an explorative qualitative study of medical students and doctors in training in Ireland, using a story completion model by Mary Higgins, Sharon Cooley, Deirdre Hayes-Ryan, Brendan Dempsey

“…Stories were compiled and analysed using thematic analysis. Research Ethics Committee approval was given by both UCD and the RCPI. …”
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Relation of Vitamin D levels with positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia – A hospital based cross-sectional comparative study by Soumitra Ghosh, Bikashita Deka

“…After approval from the institutional ethics committee and obtaining written informed consent, Vitamin D levels were assessed in both groups of cases and controls and comparison was made. …”
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Availability, accessibility and activation of mental health services among university students in Africa: a protocol of a mixed-methods systematic review with meta-analysis and met... by Hesborn Wao, Melvin A Wao, Ian Muriithi, Paul Seraii, Jackline Syonguvi

“…Publication bias will be detected using funnel plots.Ethics and dissemination Ethical clearance is not required as we are not collecting primary data. …”
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Integrative review protocol for Indigenous youth participation in health equity promotion by Janice Linton, Darrien Morton, Andrew R Hatala

“…We will codify data for descriptive reporting and conduct a narrative synthesis to identify a common conceptualisation for Indigenous youth participatory approaches across disciplines, its barriers and facilitators, and knowledge gaps.Ethics and dissemination Ethical review is not required for the integrative review. …”
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Can physical and psychological factors predict pain recurrence or an exacerbation of persistent non-specific low back pain? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Deborah Falla, Michael Mansfield, Janet Deane, Kanya Wongwitwichote, Cho Wai Geoffrey Yu

“…The results will identify the ability of physical and/or psychological factors to predict pain recurrence or acute exacerbation in case of persistent non-specific LBP.Ethics and dissemination This study protocol does not present any ethical concerns. …”
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An evaluation of practices and policies used in genetics clinics across the United States to manage referrals for Ehlers-Danlos and hypermobility syndromes by Lauren Boucher, Berkley Nestler, Daniel Groepper, John Quillin, David Deyle, Colin M.E. Halverson

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The Life Mission Theory V. Theory of the Anti-Self (the Shadow) or the Evil Side of Man by Soren Ventegodt, Niels Jorgen Andersen, Joav Merrick

“…As man is as evil as he is good, he can only realize his good nature and constructive talents by making ethical choices. Ethics therefore seem to be of major importance to every patient or person engaged in the noble project of personal growth. …”
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Database quality assessment in research in paramedicine: a scoping review protocol by Dean Kriellaars, Gordon Giesbrecht, Neil McDonald, Malcolm Doupe, Rob T Pryce

“…Results will be summarised in a chart of study characteristics, DQA-specific outcomes and key findings.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required. …”
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Evaluation of caesarean rates according to Robson classification using a newly developed smart phone application in a tertiary center in Sri Lanka: a comparative study by Chandana Jayasundara, Indunil Piyadigama, Asanka Jayawardane, Ananda Perera

“…The inclusion of demographic data and birth weight analysis in future studies will enhance comparisons and insights into reducing CS rates. Ethics Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethical Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo (Ref – EC-19–024) which waived the need for individual consent. …”
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Notational Analysis Of Wheelchair Women's Badminton Matches In The International Badminton Tournament by Senay Leyla, Muhammet Bastem, Ali Salah Zaynl Abdeın, Metin Ozlu, Erdal Taşgın, Fatih Yılmaz, Ozlem Bagıs, Ela Atay

“…As a result of the research, it was concluded that the athletes preferred the Clear stroke, the reason for this was the control of the game in wheelchair badminton players, the time saving in the chair control among rallies, and therefore the ethics of preference clear technique, which is a guaranteed hit.…”
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Risk perception among healthcare professionals working in emergency care in remote locations: a scoping review protocol by Teresa Martins, Célia Maria Queirós, Tiago Correia

“…Eligible documents may be in English or Portuguese, and only those subjected to peer review will be considered for inclusion.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval will not be necessary for this study as it entails a scoping review based on previously published evidence. …”
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Permeability of the blood-brain barrier through the phases of ischaemic stroke and relation with clinical outcome: protocol for a systematic review by Helena Donato, Sara Bernardo-Castro, Lino Ferreira, João Sargento-Freitas

“…We will assess cumulative evidence using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not needed. …”
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From green demand to deceptive practices: A cross-cultural study the impact of consumer green preferences on corporate greenwashing behavior in China, Republic of Korea, and Malays... by Zhibin Tao

“…In the wave of globalization, the interaction between consumer green preferences and corporate greenwashing behavior is not only about business ethics and market integrity but also about the sustainable development of human society. …”
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Flexible Work: Opportunity and Challenge (FLOC) for individual, social and economic sustainability. Protocol for a prospective cohort study of non-standard employment and flexible... by Gunnar Bergstrom, David M Hallman, Marina Heiden, Sven Svensson, SvendErik Mathiassen, Arne Fagerström, Jean Claude Mutiganda

“…The analyses will take into account that respondents are nested in organisations, divisions and/or have specific managers.Ethics and dissemination FLOC is approved by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority (decision numbers 2019–06220, 2020–06094 and 2021–02725). …”
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Evaluation of the Transition-to-Practice Arrangements for Novice Perioperative Nurses: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Nick Nijkamp, Pauline Calleja, Ashlyn Sahay, Leanne Jack

“…Following this, Human Research Ethics Committee approval was sought for phases 1 and 2, and recruitment began. …”
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