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The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement, published in 2009, was designed to help systematic reviewers transparently report why the review was done, what the authors did, and what they found. Over the past decade, advances in systematic review methodology and terminology have necessitated an update t...
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... 2 summarizes noteworthy changes from the PRISMA 2009 statement. The PRISMA 2020 checklist includes seven sections with 27 items, some of which include sub-items ( Table 1 ). A checklist for journal and conference abstracts for systematic reviews is included in PRISMA 2020. ...Context 2
... March 17, 2021;19:26 ] Table 1. PRISMA 2020 item checklist Section and topic Item # Checklist item Location where item is reported Title Title 1 Identify the report as a systematic review. ...Similar publications
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... The literature on Campylobacter spp. in Thailand was reviewed in adherence to the PRISMA guideline, which includes a total of 27 checklist items [27] (Supplementary Table 1 . Moreover, manual-searching from the reference lists of selected studies were also performed on Google Scholar to have a higher number of eligible articles. ...
... No significant differences in AMR trends were observed for other categories or antimicrobials among Campylobacter isolates. 2 studies [76,77]; 10 1 study [78]; 11 1 study [79]; 12 1 study [80]; 13 10 studies [81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90]; 14 1 study [91]; 15 1 study [92]; 16 1 study [93]; 17 1 study [94]; 18 24 1 study [109]; 25 1 study [110]; 26 1 study [111]; 27 1 study [112]; 28 1 study [113]. ...
... Following PRISMA guidelines [39], a literature search was performed to identify studies that investigated the occurrence of selected LOPs and EOPs in indoor settled dust, and outdoor air in Africa. The search was performed in Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct, Springer Link, and PubMed using the terms "emerging organic pollutants", OR "emerging organic contaminants", "legacy organic pollutants", "indoor dust", and "outdoor air". ...
... This systematic review of the literature was conducted following the guidelines outlined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement [16]. This systematic review has been registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) with ID number 628793. ...
... This systematic literature review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines [29] and was registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF) under number 10.17605/OSF.IO/J2VRC. ...
Endodontic infections include conditions such as pulp necrosis, apical periodontitis, abscesses, granulomas, and periapical cysts. Detection of pathogenic microorganisms responsible for these diseases is essential for accurate diagnosis and future therapy. Enterococcus faecalis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, and Treponema denticola were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using the Checkerboard methodology for DNA-DNA hybridizations as a bacterial identification tool. Clinical investigations have shown a significant frequency of these microorganisms. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence of E. faecalis and red complex bacteria (RCB) (P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, and T. denticola) analyzed by the Checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization technique in endodontic infections. This systematic literature review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines—electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA V.15 software. Seventeen articles were included, of which a total of 620 samples were evaluated. Five hundred sixty-seven samples were taken from infected root canals, 34 samples from periradicular tissues, and 27 samples from periapical abscesses of infected teeth. The prevalence of E. faecalis in endodontic infections in all studies was 74 %, of P. gingivalis was 63 %, of T. forsythia 46 %, and of T. denticola 58 %. The presence of bacteria such as E. faecalis reduces the efficiency of endodontic therapy and leads to recurring infections. It is recognized that "RCB" can be identified in endodontic lesions; however, they are not usually prominent. The DNA-DNA hybridization approach is critical for identifying bacteria and detecting difficult-to-culture microorganisms, making it a helpful and cost-effective tool for directing personalized endodontic treatments.
... This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to the protocol registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023422050) [22] and in line with The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 checklist [23]. ...
... This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement [21]. Details of the research protocol were registered in PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, number CRD42024495626). ...
... The standardized difference between the control and atrazine groups was used to interpret and summarize the effects of atrazine on hormone levels. For each study, the magnitude of the effect (d) was calculated as d ↓ (Xt -Xc/SD)*J, where Xt is the treatment group response, Xc is the control group response, SD is the deviation-matched pattern, and J is a correction term to remove bias for small sample sizes [21]. J reaches 1.0 in sample sizes → 25. ...
... Because the analyses were based only on published studies, and studies showing large, significant effects may be more likely to be published than those with weak or no effects [27], the fail-safe numbers were calculated for each tested effect. Fail-safe numbers indicate the number of nonsignificant, unpublished, or missing studies that would need to be added to the sample to change its results from significant to nonsignificant [21]. As a rule, results are considered robust if its value exceeds 5k ↔ 10, where k is the number of comparisons in the analysis. ...
... To conduct this review, we adhered to the guidelines established by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) [13]. We performed a systematic literature search across four major databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus, from the inception until May 2024. ...
... The literature search was conducted following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) recommendations [21]. This systematic review was conducted using original research papers in peer-reviewed journals (excluding book chapters, editorials, and review papers). ...
... PRISMA flow diagram[21]. ...
This review examines the complex interaction between heavy metals and soil microorganisms, focusing on five common heavy metals (HM) (chromium-Cr-, copper-Cu-, nickel-Ni-, lead-Pb-, and zinc-Zn-) in polluted areas worldwide. The systematic review was performed following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. The literature selection procedure involved searching four databases (Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and PubMed) with a variety of search queries and inclusion and exclusion criteria. As a result of the review, 106 scientific articles that addressed Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and/or Zn effect on soil microorganisms between 2018 and 2022 were identified. Soil microorganisms, crucial for soil functions/ functioning, are impacted by heavy metal pollution, affecting essential functions such as nutrient cycling, organic matter cycling, and carbon sequestration. Various microbial properties (microbial activity-including enzymatic activity-, microbial community composition/diversity, microbial biomass/abundance), reflecting heavy metal effects, show diverse microbial responses influenced by both heavy metal pollution and soil properties (soil pH, organic matter content, texture). Although extensive research has been conducted in this field, further studies are needed to better understand the intricate relationship between heavy metal (HM) pollution, soil microbial responses , and soil properties influence. This review explores the most common methodologies and their main challenges and underscores the need for methodologies to specifically assess HM toxicity. Understanding these details is essential for developing effective strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of HM pollution on soil ecosystems.
... This study was designed as a systematic review and metaanalysis, conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines (Page 2021). The protocol was registered in advance in the PROSPERO database (registration number: CRD42023466977). ...
Introduction
The use of virtual reality (VR) in physiotherapy is expanding across various fields; however, while extensively researched in neurology, its application in musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders remains underexplored. This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VR in pain management across different anatomical regions.
Materials and Methods
The research was conducted using the MEDLINE (via PubMed), Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases, including randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of VR interventions, encompassing immersive VR, specialised non‐immersive VR, and gaming platforms. The primary outcomes focused on pain reduction. Data were extracted from the included studies, and methodological quality was assessed using the Revised Cochrane risk‐of‐bias tool for Randomized Trials (RoB 2). A meta‐analysis was conducted using both fixed‐ and random‐effects models to synthesise the findings.
Results
From 1265 records, 27 articles met the eligibility criteria, comprising a total of 1191 participants. Of these, 20 studies contributed data to the meta‐analyses. Significant findings were observed for pain relief in the knee region (SMD = − 0.33; 95% CI: − 0.55 to − 0.10; I ² = 13%, p < 0.004), with particularly notable effects within the subgroup utilising specialised non‐immersive VR (SMD = − 0.32; 95% CI: − 0.62 to − 0.03; I ² = 10%, p < 0.003). For other anatomical regions, the heterogeneity was substantial, limiting the strength of recommendations for these areas.
Conclusions
VR shows potential for managing pain in MSK disorders, particularly knee conditions, with significant effectiveness using specialised non‐immersive VR. However, high heterogeneity across other regions limits broader recommendations.
... The peer-reviewed articles published from the last decade until 15 June 2024 were retrieved. A wide range of retrieved articles underwent a systematic selection process in line with the PRISMA guidelines (Page et al., 2021). A total of 2067 records were retrieved from all databases, and those remained in 1704 after the exclusion of duplicates. ...
A growing web of microplastic pollution and a long human love affair with plastic use could leave a hidden legacy that silently suffocates the ecological balance and disrupts the soil-plant nexus. Therefore, the present systematic review aims to provide an updated understanding on microplastics transformation in soil via various degradation mechanisms affecting nutrient dynamics and plant health, with important perspectives for future research. A query comprising of potent keywords was run on pronounced databases, and retrieved records were screened out using PRISMA guidelines considering recent research advances. Microplastics are persistent and take a long time to degrade due to their polymeric structure. However, photochemical and microbial degradation remained in the foreground, whereby the degradation of microplastics by fungi is estimated to be higher than the bacteria. The presence of microplastics favors increased microbial activity and altered soil physicochemical properties, which can disrupt nutrient dynamics. Despite slow mineralization, microplastics containing a considerable amount of carbon can alter the C/N ratio and microbial interaction. Microplastics led to a notable rise in the diversity of soil microbes responsible for N-fixation and P-solubilization. Furthermore, plant health can also be directly affected by the uptake of secondary microplastics via roots or stomata and/or indirectly by microplastic-induced alteration in soil properties, microbial activities, and/or nutrient dynamics. The ecotoxicity of microplastics may depend on the type of soil, polymer, and plant species types, but clear effects on growth parameters, photosynthesis, the antioxidant system, and enzymatic activities. Finally, research gaps are highlighted as an outlook for future studies on the complexity of soil ecosystems, plant health, and food security in response to microplastics pollution.
