Prevalence of intestinal parasites and Helicobacter pylori co-infection in people with gastrointestinal symptoms in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yenesew Mihret Wondmagegn, Getu Girmay, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Muluneh Assefa, Mebratu Tamir, Zufan Yiheyis Abriham, Abebaw Setegn

“…Methods The current review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) standards and registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; CRD42024598993). …”
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Life cycle assessment of cocoa farming sustainability by implementing compound fertilizer by I. Idawati, N.A. Sasongko, A.D. Santoso, A.W. Sani, H. Apriyanto, A. Boceng

“…This was conducted based on the International Standard Organization of life cycle assessment 14040 and 14044 with a function unit of 1 kilogram chocodate cashew production.FINDINGS: The results showed that reducing chemical fertilizer was environmentally preferable to decreasing all the impact categories assessed since the total potential global warming impact from chocodate cashew production was 2.092 kilogram carbon dioxide equivalent. …”
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The criteria for choice of myocardial revascularization method in patients with stable coronary artery disease in routine clinical practice by O.A. Yepanchintseva, O.J. Zharinov, K.O. Mikhaliev, A.V. Khokhlov, B.M. Todurov

“…On the contrary, CABG was a more preferable MR method in patients with 3-vessel disease. …”
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Oleanolic Acid Cubic Liquid Crystal Nanoparticle-Based Thermosensitive Gel Attenuates Depression Symptoms in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Rats by Shi Z, Wang Q, Li Q, Jia F, Xu W

“…Experimental results from CUMS rats showed that the gel significantly affected interleukin (IL)-4, IL-6, acetylcholinesterase, acetylcholine, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and improved depression-like behavior in rats, as measured by sucrose preference, forced swimming, and box shuttle tests.Conclusion: The OANG nasal drug delivery system has specific brain-targeting properties and exerts anti-depressant effects.Keywords: oleanolic acid, cubic liquid crystal nanoparticles, drug delivery systems, major depressive disorder, chronic unpredictable mild stress…”
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Burden of micronutrient deficiency among patients with type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis by Sanjay Kalra, Shiv Dutt Gupta, Daya Krishan Mangal, Diksha Gautam, Anuj Kumar Pandey, Nida Shaikh, Himanshu Tolani, Yeshwanth Sonnathi, Kamlesh Chand Sharma, Jagdish Prasad, Rajeev Tewari, Fahmina Anwar

“…The aim of the study is to resolve conflicting evidence from previous studies that mainly focused on one specific micronutrient.Methods The systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook. …”
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Evaluation of Biologics ACE2/Ang(1–7) Encapsulated in Plant Cells for FDA Approval: Safety and Toxicology Studies by Henry Daniell, Geetanjali Wakade, Smruti K. Nair, Rahul Singh, Steven A. Emanuel, Barry Brock, Kenneth B. Margulies

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> For several decades, protein drugs (biologics) made in cell cultures have been delivered as sterile injections, decreasing their affordability and patient preference. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) gum is the first engineered human blood protein expressed in plant cells approved by the FDA without the need for purification and is a cold-chain and noninvasive drug delivery. …”
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Ecological and forestry assessment of the compliance of the composition of forest crops designed for afforestation with the types of forest site conditions in the Steppe climate of... by Svitlana Raspopina, Anastasiia Suska, Yulia Belay, Vitalii Goroshko

“…It is advisable to limit the use of Рinus sylvestris, giving preference to Pinus pallasiana, whose sprouts, seedlings, and elder trees are more resistant to drought, insect pests and pathogens. …”
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A systematic review of impact of person-centred interventions for serious physical illness in terms of outcomes and costs by Richard Harding, Sridhar Venkatapuram, Alessandra Giusti, Ruwayda Petrus, Liz Gwyther, Lindsay Farrant, I Petersen, Amelia Cook, Kennedy Bashan Nkhoma

“…Focusing on delivery, we aimed to review and evaluate the evidence from interventions that aimed to deliver PCC for people with serious physical illness and identify models of PCC interventions.Methods Systematic review of literature using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Exploring public perceptions and awareness of Parkinson's disease: A scoping review. by Sophie Crooks, Gillian Carter, Christine Brown Wilson, Lisa Wynne, Patrick Stark, Michail Doumas, Matthew Rodger, Emma O'Shea, Gary Mitchell

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A scoping review of the literature was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis extension for ScR (PRISMA-ScR). …”
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Psychometric characteristics and feasibility of microinteraction-based Ecological Momentary Assessment in audiology research by Yu-Hsiang Wu, Elizabeth Stangl, Samuel Smith, Jacob Oleson, Christi Miller, Octav Chipara

“…Although participants experienced interruptions due to frequent prompts, annoyance and distraction levels were low. Most participants preferred the 5-point scale.ConclusionsThe dual-task experiment suggested that micro-EMA using the 5-point scale demonstrated superior psychometric characteristics compared to the 2-point and 10-point scales at the tested SNRs. …”
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Protective factors, risk factors, and intervention strategies in the prevention and reduction of crime among adolescents and young adults aged 12-24 years: A scoping review protoco... by Rosanna Mary Rooney, Amber Hopkins, Jacob Peckover, Kael Coleman, Rebecca Sampson, Rosa Alati, Sharinaz Hassan, Christina M Pollard, Jaya A R Dantas, Roanna Lobo, Zakia Jeemi, Sharyn Burns, Robert Cunningham, Stephen Monterosso, Lynne Millar, Sender Dovchin, Rhonda Oliver, Ranila Bhoyroo, Getinet Ayano

“…Findings has been reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews.…”
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Modern options of endoscopic retrograde stenting of bile ducts in treatment of obstructive jaundice at malignant pancreatobiliary tumors by S. A. Budzinsky, S. G. Shapovalyants, Ye. D. Fedorov, A. G. Mylnikov, D. V. Bakhtiozina

“…Due to this in the last decades the increasing number of researchers prefer endoscopic retrograde approach of biliary drainage for treatment of obstructive jaundice.Material and methods. …”
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The Influencers and the Adoption of New Products: Model for the Influencer Marketing by Henen Oulhi

“…The fourth stage, trial, occurs when consumers experiment with the product, having already been influenced by their preferred influencers. This phase is informed by a combination of influencer-provided guidance and visual demonstrations. …”
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Thyroid function during COVID-19 and post-COVID complications in adults: a systematic review by Anisha Panesar, Palma Gharanei, Natasha Khovanova, Lawrence Young, Dimitris Grammatopoulos, Dimitris Grammatopoulos

“…The systematic review was performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. …”
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Digital Health Technology Interventions for Improving Medication Safety: Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations by Widya Norma Insani, Neily Zakiyah, Irma Melyani Puspitasari, Muhammad Yorga Permana, Kankan Parmikanti, Endang Rusyaman, Auliya Abdurrohim Suwantika

“…MethodsA systematic search was conducted across 3 major electronic databases (ie, PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCOhost). The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were followed for this systematic review. …”
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Social and Humanitarian Factor in South Korea's External Relations and The Korean Question by O. S. Pugacheva

“…Progressive administrations prefer engaging the DPRK in social, humanitarian and economic interactions. …”
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Exploring Health Educational Interventions for Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Scoping Review by Neda Barbazi, Ji Youn Shin, Gurumurthy Hiremath, Carlye Anne Lauff

“…MethodsComprehensive searches were conducted in February 2024 using the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) framework across multiple databases: APA PsycINFO, MedlinePlus via Ovid, Web of Science, ACM Digital Library, Scopus, and EBSCOhost (CINAHL Complete, CINAHL Ultimate, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, and ERIC). …”
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Scoping review of climate drivers on maternal health: current evidence and clinical implicationsAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Claire Masters, MHP, Chuhan Wu, MS, Dara Gleeson, MPH, Michaela Serafica, RN, MSN, Jordan L. Thomas, PhD, Jeannette R. Ickovics, PhD

“…Study Appraisal and Synthesis Methods: The scoping review protocol was registered with the International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (INPLASY202410004, January 3, 2024) and conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). …”
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New approach to generating of human monoclonal antibodies specific to the proteolytic domain of botulinum neurotoxin A by Marina Vladimirovna Silkina, Alena Sergeevna Kartseva, Alena Konstantinovna Riabko, Mariia Aleksandrovna Makarova, Metkhun Madibronovich Rogozin, Yana Olegovna Romanenko, Igor Georgievich Shemyakin, Ivan Alekseevich Dyatlov, Victoria Valerievna Firstova

“…Hybridoma technology remains the preferred method for producing MAbs with naturally paired immunoglobulin genes and with preserved innate functions of immune cells. …”
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Nissen-Sleeve procedure versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in patients with morbid obesity and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: protocol for a non-inferiority randomise... by Jan A Apers, Martin Dunkelgrun, Ivonne Leeuwenburgh, Judith W H 't Hart, Bo J Noordman, Laser U Biter

“…For patients with a contraindication for LRYGB or a strong preference for LSG, the Nissen-Sleeve procedure may be a viable new option. …”
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