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Tobacco Influence on Taste and Smell: Systematic Review of the Literature

Allessandra Fraga Da Ré, Léia Gonçalves Gurgel, Gabriela Buffon, Weluma Evelyn Rodrigues Moura et al. • International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology (2018)

Abstract Introduction In Brazil, estimates show that 14.7% of the adult population smokes, and changes in smell and taste arising from tobacco consumption are largely present in this population, which is an aggravating factor t...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1597921

Long-term interleukin-6 levels and subsequent risk of coronary heart disease: two new prospective studies and a systematic review.

John Danesh, Stephen Kaptoge, Andrea G Mann, Nadeem Sarwar et al. • PLoS Medicine (2008)

BackgroundThe relevance to coronary heart disease (CHD) of cytokines that govern inflammatory cascades, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), may be underestimated because such mediators are short acting and prone to fluctuations. We evaluated asso...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050078

Effectiveness of echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance for screening and monitoring cardiomyopathy in people living with HIV: a mixed-methods systematic review protocol

Flávia Figueira, Matheus de Sá Freitas Tavares, Carla Betina Andreucci, Bernardino Geraldo Alves Souto et al. • Systematic Reviews (2026)

Abstract Background People living with HIV (PLWH) have a markedly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including cardiomyopathy, due to a complex interplay of chronic inflammation, viral persistence, and antiretroviral therapy (A...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13643-026-03091-3

Sleep behaviours and associated habits and the progression of pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Samiul A Mostafa, Sandra Campos Mena, Christina Antza, George Balanos et al. • Diabetes & Vascular Disease Research (2022)

Introduction Certain sleep behaviours increase risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the general population, but whether they contribute to the progression from pre-diabetes to T2DM is uncertain. We conducted a systematic review to ass...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/14791641221088824

A systematic review of the physical and chemical characteristics of pollutants from biomass burning and combustion of fossil fuels and health effects in Brazil

Beatriz Fátima Alves de Oliveira, Eliane Ignotti, Sandra S. Hacon • Cadernos de Saúde Pública (2011)

The aim of this study was to carry out a review of scientific literature published in Brazil between 2000 and 2009 on the characteristics of air pollutants from different emission sources, especially particulate matter (PM) and its effects ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1590/S0102-311X2011000900003

Prevalence of test anxiety among medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yusof Mohamed Omar, Nour Edin Darwish, Mohamed Ashraf Elsaadany, Yousuf Darwish et al. • BMC Medical Education (2026)

Abstract Background Test anxiety is a situation-specific construct that can markedly impair cognitive functioning and academic performance in high-stakes educational environments. Medical students are frequently exposed to evaluative situat...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12909-026-10270-2

What Evidence Underlies Clinical Practice in Paediatric Surgery? A Systematic Review Assessing Choice of Study Design.

Benjamin Allin, Nicholas Aveyard, Timothy Campion-Smith, Eleanor Floyd et al. • PLoS ONE (2016)

ObjectiveIdentify every paediatric surgical article published in 1998 and every paediatric surgical article published in 2013, and determine which study designs were used and whether they were appropriate for robustly assessing intervention...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0150864

The Relationship between Exercise and Salivary Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review

Raphael Charchar Campos Alves, Railson Oliveira Ferreira, Deborah Ribeiro Frazão, Yago Gecy de Souza Né et al. • Antioxidants (2022)

Salivary content has been reported as a potential biomarker for oxidative stress assessments especially in context of exercise-induced oxidative stress. This systematic review following PRISMA guidelines aimed to evaluate the effects of phy...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081489

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Comorbid with Deafness in Children: A Systematic Review of Previous Studies

Fatemeh Nikkhoo, asgar chubdari • Ravānshināsī-i Afrād-i Istis̠nāyī (2020)

The comorbidity of neurodevelopmental disorders regarding deafness has been confirmed in several studies, which further emphasizes the necessity of paying more attention to diagnostic and rehabilitation approaches in this field. The primary...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.22054/jpe.2021.55757.2226

Exploring fibre addition methods and mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced 3D printed concrete: A review

Syed Bustan Fatima Warsi, Biranchi Panda, Pankaj Biswas • Developments in the Built Environment (2023)

3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is a growing field of sustainable technology that offers an avenue for rapid industrialisation of the construction industry. Over the years, many non-structural elements have been fabricated by 3D printing, thus ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2023.100295

Varieties of Mushrooms and their Nutraceutical Importance: A Systematic Review

Debasmita Chatterje, Dipankar Halder, Satadal Das • Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (2021)

Introduction: Around 2000 species of mushrooms exist in nature, of which hardly 25 varieties are accepted as edible in nature. “Nutraceuticals” are food substances that are associated with immense health benefits and also hinder the deve...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2021/47240.14660

Review on the Role of Corporate Governance and Internal Control System on Firms’ Financial Performance

Omar Turki Hazzaa, Dewi Fariha Abdullah, Adel Mohammed Dhahebi • Asian Journal of Accounting Perspectives (2022)

Research aim: This research analyses the systematic review of the literature (2015–2021) concerning corporate governance, internal control system, and their impact on financial performance. This study brings about several findings on the ro...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.22452/AJAP.vol15no1.1

Strategies for Supporting Child Development and Care amidst Financial Distress: A Scoping Review

Chiamaka Pamela Uchendu, Ezeda Patricia Kalu • International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research (2025)

Recognizing the profound impact of economic hardship on children's well-being, this research used a scoping review approach to explore strategies for supporting child development and care amidst financial distress. An extensive search was p...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.57012/ijhhr.v4n1.018

A framework-based systematic review of blue tourism literature: Current status and future research agenda

Valsaraj PAYINI, Giridhar KAMATH, Vasanth V.P. KAMATH, Jyothi MALLYA • Tourism and Hospitality Management (2025)

Purpose – With destinations facing ever-increasing challenges due to increasing tourism activities, understanding residents’ perspectives is critical for fostering a harmonious and sustainable coexistence. Therefore, this study systematical...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.20867/thm.31.4.10

Non-traumatic Causes of Brown-sequard Syndrome: A Case Series and Clinical Update With Systematic Review

Vaner Köksal, Mahmoud Osama, Mohammed Ali Alvi • Iranian Journal of Neurosurgery (2021)

Background and Importance: Brown-Sequard Syndrome (BSS) is a rare neurological condition resulting from a hemisection injury to or unilateral compression on the spinal cord. The common causes of BSS that are amenable to be treated surgicall...

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Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy for pediatrics with infective disease: A updated meta-analyses and trial sequential analysis

Peng Li, JiaLe Liu, Junjun Liu • Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (2022)

ObjectiveWe aimed to evaluate the effect of procalcitonin (PCT) guided therapy on antibiotic exposure in pediatric patients with infectious disease.MethodsWe performed an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.915463

The burden and determinants of cognitive impairment among individuals with chronic diseases in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Addisu Getie, Melaku Bimerew, Mihretie Gedfew, Baye Tsegaye Amlak et al. • Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus (2025)

Introduction: Cognitive impairment is a medical condition caused by neurodegeneration, marked by a gradual decline in neurological, motor, psychological, and cognitive domain functions, as well as daily activities. It primarily affects indi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100171

Comparative analysis of chemical toxicological studies of pregabalin in neuropathic pain management (review)

Nargiz Parkhatkyzy, Alma Shukirbekova, Zumrad Usmanalieva, Kundyzay Mirzakir et al. • Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research (2026)

Context: The use of pregabalin in neuropathic pain management has been increasingly associated with concerns regarding toxicity, particularly in cases of overdose, misuse, and co-exposure with central nervous system depressants. In parallel...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.56499/jppres_14.3.2550

Detection Techniques for Synthetic Cannabinoids in Body Fluids and Tissues: A Systematic Review

Sachil Kumar, Tulsidas R. Baggi • Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine (2026)

Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), originally developed for research purposes in the 1960s, have emerged as a significant concern in clinical and forensic toxicology due to their widespread abuse and unpredictable toxicological effects. These co...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.4103/jfsm.jfsm_128_25

Building evidences in Public Health Emergency Preparedness (“BePHEP” Project)—a systematic review

Michelangelo Mercogliano, Gloria Spatari, Chiara Noviello, Francesca Di Serafino et al. • International Journal for Equity in Health (2025)

Abstract Introduction Humanitarian crises exacerbate the vulnerability of already fragile healthcare systems and significantly increase the risk of infectious disease outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This systematic re...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12939-025-02382-w