Goal attainment scaling as an outcome measure for randomised controlled trials: a scoping review by Elaine Pascoe, Andrea Viecelli, Ruth Hubbard, Benignus Logan, Dev Jegatheesan

“…Objectives (1) Identify the healthcare settings in which goal attainment scaling (GAS) has been used as an outcome measure in randomised controlled trials. (2) Describe how GAS has been implemented by researchers in those trials.Design Scoping review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews approach.Data sources PubMed, CENTRAL, EMBASE and PsycINFO were searched through 28 February 2022.Eligibility criteria English-language publications reporting on research where adults in healthcare settings were recruited to a randomised controlled trial where GAS was an outcome measure.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers completed data extraction. …”
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Differential risk of cardiovascular complications in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus in Ghana: A hospital-based cross-sectional study. by Christian Obirikorang, Evans Asamoah Adu, Anthony Afum-Adjei Awuah, Samuel Nkansah Darko, Frank Naku Ghartey, Samuel Ametepe, Eric N Y Nyarko, Enoch Odame Anto, William Kwame Boakye Ansah Owiredu

“…To select participants, a systematic random sampling method was employed. Demographic data was collected using a structured questionnaire and fasting blood samples were taken to measure glycemic and lipid levels. …”
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Extensive composable entropy for the analysis of cosmological data by Constantino Tsallis, Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen

“…The Boltzmann-Gibbs-based Bekenstein-Hawking entropy SBH∝A/lP2 (A≡ area; lP≡ Planck length) systematically plays a crucial theoretical role although it has a serious drawback, namely that it violates the thermodynamic extensivity of spatially-three-dimensional systems. …”
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Identifying the snake: First scoping review on practices of communities and healthcare providers confronted with snakebite across the world. by Isabelle Bolon, Andrew M Durso, Sara Botero Mesa, Nicolas Ray, Gabriel Alcoba, François Chappuis, Rafael Ruiz de Castañeda

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Epidemiological studies of snakebite in humans that provide information on biting snake identification were systematically searched in Web of Science and Pubmed from inception to 2nd February 2019. …”
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Knowledge about Danger Signs of Obstetric Complications and Associated Factors among Postnatal Mothers of Mechekel District Health Centers, East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 20... by Gedefa Amenu, Zerfu Mulaw, Tewodros Seyoum, Hinsermu Bayu

“…An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October, 2014, in Mechekel district health centers. Systematic random sampling was used to select four hundred eleven study participants. …”
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A meta-analysis of the association between preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and surgical outcomes in newly diagnosed breast cancer by Li-Li Xie, Zhi-Hong Xu, Deng-Hui Wei, Chun-Sen Xu

“…Material and methods A systematic literature search was performed by the Wanfang, VIP (Chinese biomedical databases), PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase, databases. …”
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Application of the weighted histogram method for calculating the thermodynamic parameters of the formation of oligodeoxyribonucleotide duplexes by I. I. Yushin, V. M. Golyshev, D. V. Pyshnyi, A. A. Lomzov

“…In this paper, the use of WHAM for computation of the energy of DNA duplex formation was systematically investigated for the first time. Our results show that a reliable calculation of the hybridization parameters of new NA derivatives is possible, including derivatives not yet synthesized. …”
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Using Attention for Improving Defect Detection in Existing RC Bridges by Sergio Ruggieri, Angelo Cardellicchio, Andrea Nettis, Vito Reno, Giuseppina Uva

“…However, surveying RC bridges presents several challenges, such as the high costs and effort required by the surveyors, the subjectivity in assessing identified defects, and the possible lapses of attention when inspections are systematically repeated on different bridges. Hence, traditional methods of on-site inspection can be enhanced by leveraging digital innovations and by developing new instruments that support road management companies in ensuring the safety of the existing infrastructure. …”
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Impactos da Leitura Compartilhada no Desenvolvimento Linguístico na Educação Infantil - Revisão Sistemática by Carmen Lucia da Silva, Márcia Maria Peruzzi Elia da Mota, Carlos Eduardo Nórte

“…Para tanto, adotamos as estratégias de Revisão Sistemática da Literatura e seguimos o protocolo Preffered Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados Eric, Medline, Scielo, Pepsic, Psyc Info e Jstor Journals. …”
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Prevalence of Lp(a) in a real-world Portuguese cohort: implications for cardiovascular risk assessment by Miguel Saraiva, Jonatas Garcez, Beatriz Tavares da Silva, Inês Poças Ferreira, José Carlos Oliveira, Isabel Palma

“…Among those classified as having low-to-moderate CVD risk by (Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation 2) SCORE2, 55.7% exhibited high Lp(a) levels (> 75 nmol/L), suggesting a potential higher risk of CVD disease. …”
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Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation of Fracture Extension in Conglomerate Fracturing Considering Pore-Fracture Seepage and Study of Influencing Factors by Zehao Xu, Haiyang Zhao, Xiangjun Liu, Lixi Liang, Pandeng Luo

“…By introducing multiple parameters to quantify the correlation between fracture geometry, fracture complexity, and damage mode, the evolution mechanism of fracture morphology under the influence of multiple factors is systematically investigated. The results show that the numerical simulation experiments can control the variables well, but the random distribution of gravel leads to the unpredictability of fracture extension, and the concluding patterns obtained still show large fluctuations. …”
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Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Perilaku Personal Hygiene dengan Gejala Vaginitis pada Siswi SMPN 1 Kota Padang dan SMPN 23 Padang by Aulia Khatib, Syahredi S Adnani, Roni Eka Sahputra

“…Desain penelitian adalah cross sectional dengan teknik pengambilan sampel systematic random sampling. Kuisioner digunakan sebagai instrumen penelitian untuk mengukur tingkat pengetahuan, sikap, perilaku personal hygiene, dan gejala vaginitis pada responden. …”
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Strengthening Maternal and Infant Health in an impoverished peri urban community in Lima, Peru: The SAMI Project by Anna KOHLER-SMITH, Karen RAMOS, Carmen CONTRERAS, Milagros DUEÑAS, Leonid LECCA, Jerome T. GALEA

“…While Peru has made strides in preventing maternal mortality, a more comprehensive and systematic approach towards reducing maternal morbidity and improving infant health is critical. …”

Effectiveness of Single-Tablet Combination Therapy in Improving Adherence and Persistence and the Relation to Clinical and Economic Outcomes by Carly J. Paoli, Jörg Linder, Khushboo Gurjar, Deepika Thakur, Julie Wyckmans, Stacy Grieve

“…**Objectives:** We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) to examine STCT-associated outcomes across 4 evidence domains: clinical trials, real-world evidence (RWE), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) studies, and economic evaluations. …”
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TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT AS AN INDICATOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS TO THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION by S. A. Minyurova, A. I. Kalashnikov

“…The specific features of psychological content of professional commitment of the Russian teachers are designated. Based on the systematized results of survey, the key structural components of teachers’ commitment can be listed as follows: “professional affectivity” (identification and emotional attachment to the chosen specialty, satisfaction with the calling, feeling of professional pride, acceptance of the goals and values), “professional stability” (feeling of resignation challenges, feeling of a professional duty), and “professional activity” (feeling of full-time commitment and complete dedication, spending free time and energy for the sake of professional self-realization). …”
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Estimated standard values of aerobic capacity according to sex and age in a Japanese population: A scoping review. by Hiroshi Akiyama, Daiki Watanabe, Motohiko Miyachi

“…Moreover, the comparison of the estimated standard values of the Japanese with those of other populations was performed as a supplementary analysis. We systematically searched original articles on aerobic capacity in the Japanese population using PubMed, Ichushi-Web, and Google Scholar. …”
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A Research Synthesis of Therapeutic Interventions for Whiplash-Associated Disorder: Part 1 – Overview and Summary by Robert W Teasell, J Andrew McClure, David Walton, Jason Pretty, Katherine Salter, Matthew Meyer, Keith Sequeira, Barry Death

“…While many treatments have been advocated for patients with WAD, scientific evidence of their effectiveness is often lacking. A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the strength of evidence supporting various WAD therapies. …”
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Debates on Changes in the Foreign Policy of Contemporary China (A Case Study of the English Language Academic Publications) by S. K. Pestsov

“…The present paper aims to provide a framework for a systematization of debates on the contemporary foreign policy of China in the English language academic literature based on two criteria: whether a researcher admits that the Chinese foreign policy is changing and how he assesses implications of these changes. …”
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Helicobacter pylori and Biliary Tract Cancers: A Meta-Analysis by Soumia Cherif, Kaoutar Bouriat, Hanane Rais, Said Elantri, Abdessamad Amine

“…Materials and Methods. Systematic literature research was carried out to identify all eligible articles. …”
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Visible Goiter among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Public Health Facilities of Debre Markos Town, East Gojjam, North West Ethiopia by Yihun Endalamaw, Haji Kedir, Tadesse Alemayehu

“…Facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 401 pregnant women visiting antenatal clinics at three public health facilities using the systematic sampling technique. Data were collected using pretested structured questionnaire by an interview method. …”
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