Comparative efficacy of different exercise interventions in chronic non-specific low back pain: protocol of a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Heidemarie Haller, Dennis Anheyer, Holger Cramer, Gustav Dobos, Petra Klose, Anna Katharina Koch

“…The search will be updated after data analysis. Studies on adults with non-specific low back pain of at least 12 weeks duration comparing exercise to either no specific intervention (ie, no treatment, wait-list or usual care at the treating physician’s discretion) and/or functionally inert interventions (ie, sham or attention control interventions) will be eligible. …”
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Investigating the Predominance of Large Language Models in Low-Resource Bangla Language over Transformer Models for Hate Speech Detection: A Comparative Analysis by Fatema Tuj Johora Faria, Laith H. Baniata, Sangwoo Kang

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Analysis of the association between long-term exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation and dyslipidemia and its components in medical radiologists: The mediating role of inflammator... by Changyong Wen, Xiaolian Liu, Yiqing Lian, Weizhen Guo, Lingyu Zhang, Yanting Chen, Xin Lan, Mingfang Li, Sufen Zhang, Weixu Huang, Jianming Zou, Huifeng Chen

“…Introduction: Our study aimed to explore the association between long-term exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation (LDIR) and dyslipidemia and its components among medical radiologists, and to identify the mediating role of inflammatory markers. …”
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A Street-Specific Analysis of Level of Traffic Stress Trends in Strava Bicycle Ridership and its Implications for Low-Stress Bicycling Routes in Toronto by Amreen A. Imrit, Jaimy Fischer, Timothy C. Y. Chan, Shoshanna Saxe, Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher

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What factors influence innovation efficiency in integrating digitalization and low carbonization within the construction industry? A configuration analysis based on fsQCA. by Shiming Wang, Haifeng Xiong

“…By analyzing data from 30 provinces, the research examines how technological, organizational, and environmental factors influence the innovation efficiency of integrating digitalization and low carbonization in the construction sector from a configurational standpoint. …”
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Patient outcomes in public sector hepatitis C treatment programmes: a retrospective cohort analysis across five low- and middle-income countries by Caroline E Boeke, Clement Adesigbin, Chukwuemeka Agwuocha, Atiek Anartati, Khin Sanda Aung, Gagandeep Singh Grover, Dang Ngo, Siddharth Sindhwani, Craig McClure, Christian B Ramers, Olayinka Adisa, Muhammad-Mujtaba Akanmu, Amy Azania, Ruth Bello Nabe, Arief Budiman, Yuhui Chan, Umesh Chawla, Fatchanuraliyah, Oriel Fernandes, Thandar Su Naing, Sean Regan, Gertrudis Tandy, Khin Tint, Kinh Van Nguyen, Magdalena Witschi

“…Objectives Given limited data on factors associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment discontinuation and failure in low- and middle-income countries, we aimed to describe patient populations treated for HCV in five countries and identify patient groups that may need additional support.Design Retrospective cohort analysis using routinely collected data.Setting Public sector HCV treatment programmes in India (Punjab), Indonesia, Myanmar, Nigeria (Nasarawa) and Vietnam.Participants 104 957 patients who initiated treatment in 2016–2022 (89% from Punjab).Primary outcomes Treatment completion and cure.Results Patient characteristics and factors associated with outcomes varied across countries and facilities. …”
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Combined Oral Contraceptive Effects on Low-Grade Chronic Inflammatory Mediators in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Sebastião Freitas de Medeiros, Matheus Antônio Souto de Medeiros, Nayara de Souza Santos, Bruna Barcelo Barbosa, Márcia Marly Winck Yamamoto

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with dyslipidemia, dysglycemia, metabolic syndrome, and low-grade chronic inflammation, which increase the risks for cardiovascular disease. …”
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Efficacy of China’s low-carbon agricultural pilot policy: a company-farmer analysis from the middle and lower yangtze river basin, China by Lei Jia, Yuan Meng, Hanzhong Liang

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Low dietary diversity and associated factors among adult people with HIV patients attending ART clinics of Ethiopia. Systematic review and meta-analysis by Bitew Tefera Zewudie, Yihenew Sewale

“…Results The pooled prevalence of low dietary diversity among People with HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia was 55.9% 95% CI (45.73, 66.09) based on the random effect analysis. …”
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Hypoxaemia as a Mortality Risk Factor in Acute Lower Respiratory Infections in Children in Low and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Marzia Lazzerini, Michela Sonego, Maria Chiara Pellegrin

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the association between hypoxaemia and mortality from acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) in children in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis.…”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of high-dose versus low-dose tranexamic acid in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Xin Liu, Zhong Ma, Jiangdong An, Zhiqiang Luo

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of high-dose versus low-dose tranexamic acid (TXA) in adolescents undergoing treatment for idiopathic scoliosis.…”
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Barriers and facilitators for developing a prehospital emergency care system evaluation tool (PEC-SET) for low-resource settings: a qualitative analysis by Truls Østbye, Marcus Ong, Catherine A Staton, Pin Pin Pek, Anjni Joiner, Audrey L Blewer, Meilya Silvalila, Gayathri Devi Nadarajan

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Indicators associated with job morale of physicians in low- and middle-income countries during the COVID- 19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Alina Kuandyk, Nazerke Toleukhanova, Mariya Dmitriyeva, Timur Suleimenov, Dauren Sarssenov, Raimzhan Mamytkhan, Madiyar Sakhayev, Arman Tleubergenov, Medet Toleubayev

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to define the levels of four indicators of job morale (job motivation, job satisfaction, burnout, and depression symptoms) among physicians working in public healthcare settings in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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The effect of chronic, non-specific low back pain on superficial lumbar muscle activity: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Deborah Falla, Andy Sanderson, Eduardo Martinez Valdes, Alessio Gallina

“…In this protocol, we aim to perform a comprehensive review of the effect of chronic low back pain on lumbar muscle activity.Methods and analysis This protocol was informed by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) and results will be reported in line with the PRISMA. …”
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Low pneumoperitoneum pressure facilitates postoperative pain relief and gastrointestinal function recovery in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-an... by Kai Lu, Xuefeng Peng, Ke Lan, Faqiang Zhang, Yong Cheng, Hua Yang

“…Studies comparing LPP with SPP in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, including both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies, were systematically reviewed. Data were analyzed using RevMan 5.3 software, with primary outcomes including postoperative pain at rest, pain in post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and activity-related pain.ResultsTwelve studies were included in the meta-analysis. …”
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Efficacy, safety and the lymphocyte subsets changes of low‐dose IL‐2 in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Qin‐Yi Su, Jing Luo, Xin‐Miao Wang, Jing‐Kai Di, Yi‐Xin Cao, Sheng‐Xiao Zhang

“…Developing new treatment methods is urgent. This meta‐analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low‐dose IL‐2 (LD‐IL‐2). …”
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Alcohol use and associated risk factors among female sex workers in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alicja Beksinska, Oda Karlsen, Mitzy Gafos, Tara S Beattie

“…To our knowledge, there has been no quantitative synthesis of FSW alcohol use data to date. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide an estimate of the prevalence of harmful alcohol use among FSWs in LMICs and to examine associations with common health and social concerns. …”
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Conceptual Development of Urban Super-blocks Model in Urban Planning Based on Content Analysis Method by Hafez Mahdnejad

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An Interpretable Machine Learning Framework for Analyzing the Interaction Between Cardiorespiratory Diseases and Meteo-Pollutant Sensor Data by Vito Telesca, Maríca Rondinone

“…The model’s predictive accuracy was evaluated by comparing simulated values with observed historical data, thereby identifying the most influential environmental variables and critical exposure thresholds. …”
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Age of moraines of the Bolshoy Azau Glacier in the upper course of the Baksan River valley according to dendrochronological data by O. N. Solomina, I. S. Bushueva, N. A. Volodicheva, E. A. Dolgova

“…Basing on tree­ring analysis of more than 150pines growing in the Azau clearing, the minimum age of the deposits created by the Greater Azau Glacier was identified. …”
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