scholarly journals Emergy as a Tool to Evaluate Ecosystem Services: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7102
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina V. Nadalini ◽  
Ricardo de Araujo Kalid ◽  
Ednildo Andrade Torres
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Evaluation Methodology ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Ecological Aspects ◽  
Valuation Of Ecosystem Services ◽  
Emergy Evaluation

The objective of this paper is to present a review of current research on the valuation of ecosystem services, using emergy evaluation methodology (EME). A bibliometric analysis and a systematic review were carried out between 2000 and 2020, using all of Web of Science database subfields that collected 187 papers, selected through the keywords “emergy” and “ecosystem services”. In the second part of the research, we carried out a new search on Web of Science of the 187 initial articles produced, with the words “valuation” and “economic”, in order to analyze those directly related to the evaluation of ecosystem services. The results showed that the EME method is an effective tool to evaluate ecosystem services, since it relates economic and ecological aspects in the evaluations. The research also indicated that the use of isolated methods does not appear to be the most appropriate solution, and that emergy used in combination with other methodologies can be used to obtain more accurate and comprehensive results to evaluate natural resources.

scholarly journals Tools for evaluation of restriction on auditory participation: systematic review of the literature

CoDAS ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valquíria Conceição Souza ◽  
Stela Maris Aguiar Lemos
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Aural Rehabilitation ◽  
Isi Web Of Science ◽  
Hearing Handicap ◽  
Bibliographic Collection

PURPOSE: To systematically review studies that used questionnaires for the evaluation of restriction on auditory participation in adults and the elderly.RESEARCH STRATEGY: Studies from the last five years were selected through a bibliographic collection of data in national and international journals in the following electronic databases: ISI Web of Science and Virtual Health Library - BIREME, which includes the LILACS and MEDLINE databases.SELECTION CRITERIA: Studies available fully; published in Portuguese, English, or Spanish; whose participants were adults and/or the elderly and that used questionnaires for the evaluation of restriction on auditory participation.DATA ANALYSIS: Initially, the studies were selected based on the reading of titles and abstracts. Then, the articles were fully and the information was included in the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist.RESULTS: Three-hundred seventy studies were found in the researched databases; 14 of these studies were excluded because they were found in more than one database. The titles and abstracts of 356 articles were analyzed; 40 of them were selected for full reading, of which 26 articles were finally selected. In the present review, nine instruments were found for the evaluation of restriction on auditory participation.CONCLUSION: The most used questionnaires for the assessment of the restriction on auditory participation were the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE), Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA), and Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly - Screening (HHIE-S). The use of restriction on auditory participation questionnaires can assist in validating decisions in audiology practices and be useful in the fitting of hearing aids and results of aural rehabilitation.

scholarly journals How the Pilates Method Can Influence Sports Performance in Different Modalities

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (264) ◽  
pp. 139-152
Author(s):  
Manoela Abreu ◽  
Franciele Carvalho Santos ◽  
Ana Laura Nogueira ◽  
Matheus Lima Zampieri ◽  
Dernival Bertoncello
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Pilates Method

The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature in order to investigate the effects of the Pilates Method on athletes of different sports. Methods: Researches were carried out in databases (SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, Web of Science and SCOPUS) and to evaluate the methodological quality of the studies, the PEDro scale was used. Results: Of the 87 studies found, only four were included. Meta-analyzes to assess flexibility using the Wells Bank's Sit and Reach test and a fleximeter indicated improvement after Pilates application, although there were no statistically significant differences compared to the control groups (Wells Bank's Sit and Reach test: 2 , 83 95% CI: -0.73 to 6.38, I² = 99%; Fleximeter: -0.78, 95% CI: -1.84 to 0.27, I² = 0%). Conclusion: There is evidence of benefits after Pilates intervention. Future studies with standardized protocols, according to the chosen sport, are necessary to determine how the Pilates Method can improve athletes' performance.

A Review of ecosystem services: a bibliometric analysis based on Web of Science

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
张玲玲 ZHANG Lingling ◽  
巩杰 GONG Jie ◽  
张影 ZHANG Ying
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Web Of Science

scholarly journals How Can Sustainable Agriculture Increase Climate Resilience? A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel El Chami
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Sustainable Agriculture ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Relevant Article ◽  
Changing Climate ◽  
Climate Resilience

In the last few decades, a great deal has been written on the use of sustainable agriculture to improve the resilience of ecosystem services to climate change. However, no tangible and systematic evidence exists on how this agriculture would participate in alleviating impacts on vulnerable rural communities. This paper provides a narrative systematic review (SR) integrated with a bibliometric analysis and a concept network analysis to determine how, in this changing climate, sustainable agriculture can increase the resilience of agrosystems. Our search ranged from the date of the first relevant article until the end of 2018.

scholarly journals Techniques for inactivating Toxoplasma gondii oocysts: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Pinto-Ferreira ◽  
Aline Ticiani Pereira Paschoal ◽  
Aline Kuhn Sbruzzi Pasquali ◽  
Juliana Correa Bernardes ◽  
Eloiza Teles Caldart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Physical Methods ◽  
Resistant Form ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Online Web

Abstract The oocyst, a resistant form of Toxoplasma gondii, plays an important role in the transmission of this protozoan. The objective of this review was to report the methods capable of inactivating oocysts through a systematic review of the literature carried out in the Scientific Electronic Library Online, Web of Science, Science Direct, PubMed and Scopus databases. The keywords searched were (((effects OR infectivity OR resistance) AND Toxoplasma) AND oocyst). We selected 16 articles that described 309 different treatments. Among all the protocols evaluated, 35.60% (110/309) were effective in inactivating oocysts. Physical methods were more effective than other methods (p <0.05). Sporulated oocysts and the T. gondii VEG strain were more resistant (p <0.05) to treatments. Although it is effective against viruses and bacteria, the use of disinfectants in water has little or no effect on T. gondii oocysts. The use of radiation and pressure were effective in inactivating oocysts, as these treatments do not include changes in temperature, they can be used in foods for raw consumption, such as vegetables, as it will not cause substantially changes in their physical and chemical characteristics. Therefore, these methods can be viable alternatives for the control of T. gondii.

scholarly journals Educational Programs to Build Resilience in Children, Adolescent or Youth with Disease or Disability: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 464
Author(s):  
Martín García-Parra ◽  
Francisca Negre ◽  
Sebastià Verger
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Building Resilience ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Individual

Resilience is understood as interactive processes that strengthen the individual and the family in the face of the demands of adversity or vulnerable situation. Resilience is fostered from a psychopedagogical approach when practices are developed that assist in facing challenges positively, having life projects and developing academic potentialities. Thus, the objective of this systematic review of the literature is cartography programs that promote resilience in children, adolescents, or youths who are facing a challenging condition, such as a disease or disability. The PRISMA declaration was used to guide this systematic search. The databases consulted were Web of Science, Scopus, EBSCOhost, ERIC and Dialnet Plus. Open access articles were selected between 2016 and 2021. The selection resulted in 15 educational programs. The results indicate that there are several models for building resilience, such as ecosystem, family, community, and academic models. In conclusion, interdisciplinarity is a cross-cutting axis for enhancing resilience in vulnerable settings.

Color Stability and Translucency of Polymer-Infiltrated Ceramic-Network Materials—A Systematic Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1865-1872
Author(s):  
Nawaf Labban
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Color Stability ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Stability Assessment ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Restorative Materials

This systematic review aimed to compile information and report the color stability and translucency of polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network (PICN) materials for suitable clinical applications in dentistry. Original peer-reviewed articles in electronic databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched to identify relevant papers published between January 2013 and August 2020. The published papers were only in the English language and limited to in vitro studies, and experimental reports were considered. The data from nine studies were considered when reviewing the color stability and translucency of PICN in comparison to other commonly used restorative materials. Among the included studies, color stability assessment was performed in five studies, and the other four studies were involved in the combined assessment of both color stability and translucency. PICN materials are a comparatively newer class of restorative materials and are recommended to overcome the drawbacks of ceramics and resin composites. The outcomes of previous laboratory studies still do not provide convincing results regarding the optical properties of PICN materials. However, with existing sources and evidence, PICN materials exhibit less color stability than ceramics do but better color stability compared to that of resin nanoceramics (RNC) and resin composites. The translucency of PICN materials is low compared to that of ceramics, nanoceramics, and resin composites.

Tinnitus and its association with psychiatric disorders: systematic review

2014 ◽  
Vol 128 (8) ◽  
pp. 660-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
P C L Pinto ◽  
C M Marcelos ◽  
M A Mezzasalma ◽  
F J V Osterne ◽  
M A de Melo Tavares de Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Disorder ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Psychiatric Diagnoses ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Isi Web Of Science ◽  
High Prevalence

AbstractObjectives:To systematically review the literature on the occurrence of psychiatric diagnoses in a tinnitus-affected population, and correlate the presence of psychiatric disorders with tinnitus-related annoyance and severity.Method:A systematic review of the literature published between January 2000 and December 2012 was performed using PubMed, ISI Web of Science and SciELO databases. Original articles in English and Portuguese that focused on the diagnosis of mental disorders associated with tinnitus, especially anxiety and depression, were identified.Results:A total of 153 articles were found and 16 were selected. Fifteen articles showed a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders in tinnitus-affected patients, and nine showed a high correlation between the presence of a psychiatric disorder and tinnitus-related annoyance and severity.Conclusion:The prevalence of psychiatric disorders, especially anxiety and depression, is high in tinnitus patients, and the presence of these disorders correlates with tinnitus-related annoyance and severity.

scholarly journals Effects of auriculotherapy in the treatment of nausea and vomiting: a systematic review

2022 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaly Bianka Moraes Fróes ◽  
Francisca Ariane de Souza Arrais ◽  
Priscila de Souza Aquino ◽  
Juliana Cunha Maia ◽  
Marianne Maia Dutra Balsells
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Different Populations

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify the effectiveness of auriculotherapy in the treatment of nausea and vomiting through a systematic review of the scientific literature. Methods: it was performed a systematic review of the literature making use of the following data basis: The Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Web of Science, LILACS and Cochrane databases were used. Articles from complete research from randomized controlled clinical trials that describe using auriculotherapy in nausea and vomiting treatment were selected, without restriction of date or language. Results: eleven articles were selected for analysis. The majority approached the population in surgical situations, followed by patients undergoing chemotherapy and pregnant women. As for results, 81% (n=8) of the articles reported that nausea and vomiting were lower in incidence and/or intensity in the intervention group. Conclusions: the review provided relevant data on the effects of auriculotherapy in nausea and vomiting treatment, with a decrease in the intensity and frequency of these symptoms in different populations.

scholarly journals Competências Operacionais e Industria 4.0: Revisão Sistemática da Literatura

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-288
Author(s):  
Marina Teixeira de Souza ◽  
Fernando César Almada Santos
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Theoretical Implication ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Planning Problem ◽  
Continuous Learning ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Web

Purpose – This study aims to identify studies on the theme of operational skills and Industry 4.0 between the years 2011 to 2019.Theoretical framework – The study is divided as follows: Section 1 introduces the article, Section 2 presents the theoretical framework on Industry 4.0 and Operational Skills. Section 3 presents the methodology used in the study and, subsequently, Section 4 presents and analyzes data. Finally, the final considerations and perspectives are presented in Section 5.Design/methodology/approach – A systematic review of the literature was carried out between the mentioned period and using the Web of Science database.Findings – From the systematic literature review, as the main operational skills identified in Industry 4.0 are: Flexibility and Adaptability, Continuous learning, Innovation / Creativity and Initiative / Willingness, Resilience, Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Negotiation, Thinking systemic, Planning, Problem solving, Decision making and Autonomy.Research, Practical Social implications – The main theoretical implication of the study carried out is the identification of the Operational Competencies identified in the literature on Industry 4.0. Therefore, this study opens space for new perspectives and further research on this topic.Originality/value – Studies in the area of Industry 4.0 and Operational Skills are recent and require attention and research, thus, this work contributes to the opening of new perspectives in order to deepen studies on this theme.

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