What are the gaps in cardiovascular risk assessment and management in primary care for Māori and Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand? Protocol for a systematic review by Vanessa Selak, Matire Harwood, Shanthi Ameratunga, Corina Grey, Janine Paynter, Karen Marie Brewer, Julie Winter-Smith, Sandra Hanchard

“…Data sources will include published peer reviewed articles, reports and theses employing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods.Two reviewers will independently screen the titles and abstracts of the citations and grade each as eligible, not eligible or might be eligible. …”
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Mapping outcomes for recovery of consciousness in studies from 1986 to 2020: a scoping review protocol by Monica Steiner, Elizabeth Burns, Trudy Mallinson, Joshua Rosenow, Jennifer Weaver, Alison Cogan, Parie Bhandari, Erica Jacobs, Ariana Pape, Chantal Nguyen, Ann Guernon, Tom Harrod, Theresa Bender Pape, Marilyn Pacheco, Catherine Burress Kestner, Kelsey Watters, Elizabeth Yost, Henk Eilander, Berno Overbeek, Sophie Leeds, Kelly Krese, Haylee Winden, Mary Philbin, Stefani Cleaver, Vanessa Silva, Konner Nelson, André Lindsey, Angela Hartman, Kristen Maisano, Erika Cooley, Jessica Rudin Portnoff, Bailey Widener, Sarah Hollingsworth, Coty Wardwell, Julianne Angel, Ladan Hakima, Jennifer Nebel, Bint-e Zainab Awan

“…Results will be presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number CRD42017058383.…”
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Gendered impact of COVID-19 containment measures on unpaid care work and mental health in Europe: a scoping review protocol by Kathleen Pöge, Hande Gencer, Regina Brunnett, Maria A Marchwacka, Petra Rattay, Tobias Staiger, Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin

“…The results will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations.…”
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The relationship between physician burnout and quality of healthcare in terms of safety and acceptability: a systematic review by Sarah Bonato, Carolyn S Dewa, Desmond Loong, Lucy Trojanowski

“…Objectives This study reviews the current state of the published peer-reviewed literature related to physician burnout and two quality of care dimensions. …”
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A literature review of recent advances in gastric cancer treatment: exploring the cross-talk between targeted therapies by Reza Panahizadeh, Padideh Panahi, Vahid Asghariazar, Shima Makaremi, Ghasem Noorkhajavi, Elham Safarzadeh

“…A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed literature was performed using databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus. …”
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Why do acute healthcare staff engage in unprofessional behaviours towards each other and how can these behaviours be reduced? A realist review protocol by Ruth Abrams, Aled Jones, Johanna Westbrook, Jill Maben, Russell Mannion, Judy M Wright, Mark Pearson, Justin Avery Aunger

“…Dissemination will occur through presentation at conferences, innovative methods (cartoons, videos, animations and/or interactive performances) and peer-reviewed journals.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021255490.…”
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Framework for types of metainferences in mixed methods research by Ahtisham Younas, Sergi Fàbregues, Sarah Munce, John W Creswell

“…Methods A critical review of literature sources was conducted, including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and research reports. …”
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Development and validation of a tool for advising primiparous women during early labour: study protocol for the GebStart Study by Mechthild M Gross, Susanne Grylka-Baeschlin, Antonia N Mueller, Jessica Pehlke-Milde

“…Results will be disseminated at the final study conference, at national and international congresses and by peer reviewed and not peer-reviewed articles in scientific and professional journals. …”
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Medical leadership, a systematic narrative review: do hospitals and healthcare organisations perform better when led by doctors? by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Kristiana Ludlow, Robyn Clay-Williams, Luke Testa, Zhicheng Li

“…Introduction Despite common assumptions that doctors are well placed to lead hospitals and healthcare organisations, the peer-reviewed literature contains little evidence on the performance of doctors in leadership roles in comparison with that of non-medical managers.Objectives To determine whether there is an association between the leader’s medical background and management performance in terms of organisational performance or patient outcomes.Methods We searched for peer-reviewed, English language studies using Medline, Embase and Emerald Management between 2005 and 2017. …”
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Antipsychotic prescribing practices and patient, family member and healthcare professional perceptions of antipsychotic prescribing in acute care settings: a scoping review protoco... by Zahinoor Ismail, Daniel Niven, Kirsten Fiest, Lisa Burry, Karla D Krewulak, Natalia Jaworska, Stephana Julia Moss, Zara Stelfox

“…We will include both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed qualitative and quantitative studies to identify antipsychotic prescribing practices, and to describe healthcare professional, patient and family perceptions towards antipsychotic prescribing and deprescribing in the acute care setting. …”
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CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS EDITION by Prof Ronit Frenkel

“…The Thinker is a ‘hybrid’ journal, publishing both journalistic pieces with more academic articles and contributors can now opt to have their submissions peer reviewed. We welcome Af rica-centred articles f rom diverse perspectives, in order to enrich both knowledge of the continent and of issues impacting the continent. …”
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40 Centuries of State and Legal Thought (review for the first Part of the textbook by O. M. Holovko and T. Ye. Kahanovska "History of the Doctrines on Law and State") by V. A. Grechenko

“…The language of the textbook, its imagery and liveliness, the success of quotations, the original author's commentary, the depth of conclusions - all these are the characteristic features of the peer-reviewed work. It has many advantages and benefits, and it is difficult to say everything in a fairly short review, but we will say one more thing. …”
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An Update on Florida’s Artificial Reefs: Recent Research and What It Means for Florida by Edward V. Camp, Lisa Chong, Angela B. Collins, Holly Abeels, Keith Mille, Brittany Hall-Scharf, Ana Zangroniz, Scott Jackson, Shelly Krueger, Victor Blanco

“…It is especially important for resource managers and Extension and outreach personnel, as well as the interested public, to keep aware of these changes as they occur, but usually scientific studies are first published in peer-reviewed journals that may be inaccessible. This publication describes some of the most recent artificial reef studies that are likely to be especially relevant to Florida. …”
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Response to “Digital Health Technology & Cancer Care: Conceptual Framework Leading Comprehensive Fruitfulness” [Letter] by Arjanto P

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Response to “A Validation Study of the Danish ICD-10 Diagnosis Code K75.0 for Pyogenic Liver Abscess” [Letter] by Akbar PS, Marselina EV

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Nerve Block Research in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Concerns and Suggestions [Response to Letter] by Wei Q, Dai W

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Consensus Recommendations for the Reconstitution and Aesthetic Use of Poly-D,L-Lactic Acid Microspheres – Comment on the Facial Injection Techniques [Letter] by Lin JY, Lin CY

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Comment on Pain Management Strategies After Hepatectomy, a Narrative Review of Therapeutic Options [Letter] by Dong H, Zhang Y

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Long-Term Follow-Up of Ultrasound-Guided Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block Treatment for Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Clinical Study of 43 Cases [Letter] by Xing C, Cheng S

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A Multi-Disciplinary Review of Current Sea-Level Rise Research in Florida by Anna Cathey Linhoss, Lisa Gardner Chambers, Kevin Wozniak, Tom Ankersen

“…This 18-page multi-disciplinary review provides an annotated bibliographic summary of current peer-reviewed literature regarding sea-level rise in Florida. …”
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