scholarly journals Human Rights and Socio-Environmental Conflicts of Mining in Mexico: A Systematic Review

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 769
Author(s):  
Abraham Camacho-Garza ◽  
Otilio A. Acevedo-Sandoval ◽  
Elena Ma. Otazo-Sánchez ◽  
Alma D. Roman-Gutiérrez ◽  
Francisco Prieto-García
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Critical Research ◽  
Environmental Conflicts ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Private Interests ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Socio-environmental conflicts are situations that exemplify human rights transgressions caused by extractive activities. These are present in developing countries where extractivism, imperialism, and colonialism paradigms prevail. In the context of Mexico, criminalization, violence, and the absence of rule of law promote these conflicts, frequently aggravated by involvement with private interests. In the last 20 years, the relationship between human rights in the mining sector and its impact on the environment has been a critical research subject. This paper aims to carry out a systematic review to analyze human rights transgressions related to the mining industry’s impact in Mexico, and identify factors causing socio-environmental conflicts. The current study shows a systematic analysis based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology. This method contributed to the collection of references that describe conflicts due to human rights transgressions and environmental damage in mining areas in Mexico. Human rights transgressions caused by mining in a Mexican context demonstrate the inability of the state to stop the increase in socio-environmental conflicts and its lack of concern towards preventing damage to the environment.

scholarly journals Not Only Mania or Depression: Mixed States/Mixed Features in Paediatric Bipolar Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 434
Author(s):  
Delfina Janiri ◽  
Eliana Conte ◽  
Ilaria De Luca ◽  
Maria Velia Simone ◽  
Lorenzo Moccia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Mixed States ◽  
Total Patient ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Mixed Features ◽  
Paediatric Age ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Background: early onset is frequent in Bipolar Disorders (BDs), and it is characterised by the occurrence of mixed states (or mixed features). In this systematic review, we aimed to confirm and extend these observations by providing the prevalence rates of mixed states/features and data on associated clinical, pharmacological and psychopathological features. Methods: following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we searched from inception to 9 February 2021 for all studies investigating mixed states/mixed features in paediatric BD. Data were independently extracted by multiple observers. The prevalence rates of mixed states/features for each study were calculated. Results: eleven studies were included in our review, involving a total patient population of 1365 individuals. Overall, of the patients with paediatric age BD, 55.2% had mixed states/features (95% CI 40.1–70.3). Children with mixed states/features presented with high rates of comorbidities, in particular, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Evidences regarding the psychopathology and treatment response of mixed states/features are currently insufficient. Conclusions: our findings suggested that mixed states/features are extremely frequent in children and adolescents with BD and are characterised by high levels of comorbidity. Future investigations should focus on the relationship between mixed states/features and psychopathological dimensions as well as on the response to pharmacological treatment.

scholarly journals Etiology and Surgical Management of Cervical Spinal Epidural Abscess (SEA):: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 59S-67S ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Stricsek ◽  
Justin Iorio ◽  
Yusef Mosley ◽  
Srinivas Prasad ◽  
Joshua Heller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
The Past ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Spinal Epidural ◽  
Early Surgical Intervention

Study Design: Systematic analysis and review. Objective: Evaluation of the presentation, etiology, management strategies (including both surgical and nonsurgical options), and neurological functional outcomes in patients with cervical spinal epidural abscess (SEA). Methods: The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) criteria were used to create a framework based on which articles pertaining to cervical SEA were chosen for review following a search of the Ovid and PubMed databases using the search terms “epidural abscess” and “cervical.” Included studies needed to have at least 4 patients aged 18 years or older, and to have been published within the past 20 years. Results: Database searches yielded 521 potential articles in PubMed and 974 potential articles in Ovid. After review, 11 studies were ultimately identified for inclusion in this systematic review. Surgery appears to be a well-tolerated management strategy with limited complications for patients with cervical SEA. However, the quantity of data comparing medical and surgical treatment of cervical SEA is limited and the bulk of the data is derived from low quality studies. Conclusion: Data reporting was heterogeneous among studies making it difficult to draw discrete conclusions. Early surgical intervention may be appropriate in selected patients with cervical epidural abscess, but it is not clear what distinguishes these patients from those who are successfully managed nonoperatively.

scholarly journals Psychiatric Manifestations of Coeliac Disease, a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Clappison ◽  
Marios Hadjivassiliou ◽  
Panagiotis Zis
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Coeliac Disease ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Psychiatric Manifestations ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Coeliac disease (CD) is increasingly prevalent and is associated with both gastrointestinal (GI) and extra-intestinal manifestations. Psychiatric disorders are amongst extra-intestinal manifestations proposed. The relationship between CD and such psychiatric disorders is not well recognised or understood. Aim: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to provide a greater understanding of the existing evidence and theories surrounding psychiatric manifestations of CD. Methodology: An online literature search using PubMed was conducted, the prevalence data for both CD and psychiatric disorders was extracted from eligible articles. Meta analyses on odds ratios were also performed. Results: A total of 37 articles were included in this review. A significant increase in risk was detected for autistic spectrum disorder (OR 1.53, 95% CI 1.24–1.88, p < 0.0001), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (OR 1.39, 95% CI 1.18–1.63, p < 0.0001), depression (OR 2.17, 95% CI 2.17–11.15, p < 0.0001), anxiety (OR 6.03, 95% CI 2.22–16.35, p < 0.0001), and eating disorders (OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.37–1.91, p < 0.00001) amongst the CD population compared to healthy controls. No significant differences were found for bipolar disorder (OR 2.35, 95% CI 2.29–19.21, p = 0.43) or schizophrenia (OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.02–10.18, p = 0.62). Conclusion: CD is associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders as well as ASD and ADHD. More research is required to investigate specific biological explanations as well as any effect of gluten free diet.

Eco-innovation in hospitality research (1998-2018): a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 913-933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanmay Sharma ◽  
Joseph Chen ◽  
Wan Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Theoretical Support ◽  
Sustainability Research ◽  
Meta Analyses

Purpose Theoretical and empirical developments in academic literature have not been able to keep pace with the growing industry focus on eco-innovation and green hospitality practices. This paper aims to address this gap and provide an up-to-date review of research on eco-innovative practices in 13 leading hospitality journals over the past two decades, 1998-2018. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review that incorporates the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses flow diagram is used to guide the data selection for this paper. The paper analyzes 403 studies published in 13 established hospitality journals to identify homogeneous research themes. Findings A unified conceptual framework is proposed by identifying seven research domains under eco-innovative practices. Even though research attention on green practices has increased in recent years, the development of conceptual frameworks, appropriate measurement scales and theoretical support for eco-innovative practices is warranted. Research limitations/implications Although the paper attempts to include as many environmentally related studies as possible, by being restricted to papers published only in 13 leading hospitality journals, it may not have drawn on all relevant eco-innovation studies in hospitality research. Originality/value To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first systematic analysis of hospitality research on eco-innovative practices that reviews such a large number (403) of studies spanning the past two decades (1998-2018). The most recent review by Kim et al. (2017) covered 146 green research studies published between 2000 and 2014; whereas, out of 403 studies reviewed in this study, 231 (57per cent) have been published between 2014 and 2018. This trend is indicative of the fast-evolving nature of sustainability research and the need for an up-to-date systematic review of recent literature in the field.

scholarly journals The relationship between zinc intake and indices of cognitive function: A systematic review and meta-analyses

2013 ◽  
Vol 72 (OCE4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Warthon-Medina ◽  
S. Dillon ◽  
V. Hall Moran ◽  
A. L. Stammers ◽  
P. Qualter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Zinc Intake ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Social Media Integration to Teach Speaking

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 9047
Author(s):  
Emily John ◽  
Melor Md Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Speaking Skills

The ubiquitous nature of social media (SM) makes it a very essential tool to use in the world of education, especially with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to a paradigm shift in the approaches used in the teaching and learning of English language skills. This review focuses on the use of social media as a medium of instruction to aid the acquisition of speaking skills, which many learners find extremely challenging and inhibiting. Thus, this systematic review investigates the integration of social media in the teaching and learning of speaking skills. To ensure the systematic analysis of the selected articles, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines were utilized. A total of 36 peer-reviewed journal articles from the year 2016 to 2021 were accessed from two databases: ERIC and Google Scholar. Prior to the start of the review, an inclusion and exclusion criteria selection process was conducted to ensure the focus of the review. Overall, the articles reviewed presented the claim that the integration of social media is seen as a positive inclusion for the teaching of speaking skills using various social media applications. Findings reveal that there are improvements in speaking skills, as well as confidence to speak and a decline in speaking anxiety. Teachers and educators can now make use of the various social media platforms such as Telegram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and others to provide learners with more practice that is not only restricted to the classroom but has moved beyond it.

scholarly journals Prognostic value of miR-21 for prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
MY Cynthia Stafford ◽  
Colin E Willoughby ◽  
Colum P Walsh ◽  
Declan J McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Clinical Biomarker ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Elevated levels of miR-21 expression are associated with many cancers, suggesting it may be a promising clinical biomarker. In prostate cancer (PCa), however, there is still no consensus about the usefulness of miR-21 as an indicator of disease progression. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the value of miR-21 expression as a prognostic measurement in PCa patients. Medline (Ovid), EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for relevant publications between 2010 to 2021. Studies exploring the relationship between miR-21 expression, PCa prognosis and clinicopathological factors were selected for review. Those reporting hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were subject to meta-analyses. Fixed-effect models were employed to calculated pooled HRs and 95% CIs. Risk of bias in each study was assessed using QUIPS tool. Certainty of evidence in each meta-analysis was assessed using GRADE guidelines. A total of 64 studies were included in the systematic review. Of these, 11 were eligible for inclusion in meta-analysis. Meta-analyses revealed that high miR-21 expression was associated with poor prognosis: HR=1.58 (95% CI=1.19-2.09) for biochemical recurrence, MODERATE certainty; HR=1.46 (95% CI=1.06-2.01) for death, VERY LOW certainty; and HR=1.26 (95% CI=0.70-2.27) for disease progression, VERY LOW certainty. Qualitative summary revealed elevated miR-21 expression was significantly positively associated with PCa stage, Gleason score and risk groups. This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that elevated levels of miR-21 are associated with poor prognosis in PCa patients. miR-21 expression may therefore be a useful prognostic biomarker in this disease.

scholarly journals Adolescent Sport Participation and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-218
Author(s):  
Michael J. Panza ◽  
Scott Graupensperger ◽  
Jennifer P. Agans ◽  
Isabelle Doré ◽  
Stewart A. Vella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Causal Effect ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Organized Sport ◽  
Protective Environment ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Sport may protect against symptoms of mental disorders that are increasingly prevalent among adolescents. This systematic review explores the relationship between adolescent organized sport participation and self-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression. From 9,955 records screened, 29 unique articles were selected that included 61 effect sizes and 122,056 participants. Effects were clustered into four categories based on the operationalization of sport involvement: absence or presence of involvement, frequency of involvement, volume of involvement, and duration of participation. Results from the random-effects meta-analyses indicated that symptoms of anxiety and depression were significantly lower among sport-involved adolescents than in those not involved in sport, although this effect size was small in magnitude. Meta-regression was used to identify how age and sex explained heterogeneity in effects. Although these results do not signify a causal effect, they do support theorizing that sport participation during adolescence may be a protective environment against anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Uso de implantes dentais em pacientes com bruxismo

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (46) ◽  
pp. 124-130
Author(s):  
Menandro dos Santos Garcia ◽  
Ricardo Jun Furuyama ◽  
Dalter Silva Favarete ◽  
Nasser Hussein Fares
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Dental Implant ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Implant Failure ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Occlusal Vertical Dimension ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Dentition with severe wear in patients stricken by bruxism is a challenge due to loss of dental structure and occlusal vertical dimension and the temporomandibular implications. Bruxism is presented as a contraindication in cases of dental implants. This systematic review was carried out by examining the electronic literature available at PubMed and Google Scholar from 2010 to 2020 in Portuguese, English and Spanish languages. The review details the relationship between bruxism and dental implant failure in contrast to temporomandibular disorders, presenting the following conclusions: a) bruxism is a contributing factor to the occurrence of technical / biological complications of the dental implant and plays an important role in the failure of the dental implant; b) the anamnesis must be detailed to confirm sleep or day bruxism; c) the control of bruxism through the use of occlusal stabilization device may provide relief in the implants region and it is highly recommended. The aim of this literature review was to summarize the influences of different potential risk factors on the incidence of late dental implant failure. The protocol for this systematic review was prepared and implemented based on PRISMA guideline – Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.

Obesity and Natural Spaces in Adults and Older People: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Andreia Teixeira ◽  
Ronaldo Gabriel ◽  
Luis Quaresma ◽  
Ana Alencoão ◽  
José Martinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older People ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Obesity is an important public health issue that has increased globally in the last decade and continues to be one of the main causes of morbidity and premature mortality. An accumulating body of evidence suggests that contact with nature is a valuable resource for the promotion of a more active lifestyle and seems to have a central role in maintaining a healthy weight. The authors conducted a systematic review to summarize the findings of studies that investigated the relationship between natural spaces and obesity. Methods: Following Primary Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a literature search was conducted using 11 databases for studies fully available in English and published between 2010 and 2020, with adults (18–64 y) and/or older people (≥65 y). Results: Fifty studies were found that met all the inclusion criteria. The majority (68%) of papers found that higher availability and less distance to green and blue spaces are associated with lower levels of adiposity. These associations were positive, even after adjusting for the demographic and socioeconomic factors. Conclusions: Exploring the characteristics of green and blue spaces seems to be a promising tool for urban planning and health policies. The authors suggest the implementation of exercise programs in contact with nature for future interventions.

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