Dynamic workload patterns prediction for proactive auto-scaling of web applications by Iqbal W.

“…Proactive auto-scaling methods dynamically manage the resources for an application according to the current and future load predictions to preserve the desired performance at a reduced cost. However, auto-scaling web applications remain challenging mainly due to dynamic workload intensity and characteristics which are difficult to predict. …”
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Physical activity in pregnancy prevents gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis by Suhail A.R., Doi

“…Data obtained were synthesised using a bias-adjusted model of meta-analysis. ResultsA total of 1467 adult women in 11 eligible trials were included. …”
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Decreased soil moisture due to warming drives phylogenetic diversity and community transitions in the tundra by Scharn, Ruud

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The Effects of Statin Treatment on Serum Ferritin Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jamialahmadi, Tannaz

“…The effect size was determined using weighted mean differences (WMDs) and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: The meta-analysis of nine studies (1611 patients) analyzing the effects of statins on serum ferritin levels that were included showed a significant decrease in circulating ferritin levels caused by statins. …”
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Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Intima Media Thickness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jamialahmadi, Tannaz

“…Results: The meta-analysis of 30 trials, including 1488 subjects, demonstrated a significant decrease in IMT after bariatric surgery. …”
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Credit bureaus and financial constraints do corruption matter? by Ben Ali, Mohamed Sami

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EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, META-ANALYSES, AND META-REGRESSIONS by ABU-EL-RUZ, RASHA

“…We estimated the pooled-mean CT prevalence using random-effects meta-analyses. We conducted random-effects meta-regressions to identify sources of heterogeneity and possible predictors of high prevalence. …”
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Socket Shield Technique to Improve the Outcomes of Immediate Implant: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Scarano, Antonio

“…Results: Twelve RCTs, involving 414 immediate implants, placed in 398 patients, were included. Meta-analyses revealed that the immediate implants placed with SST had a statistically significant decrease in horizontal (MD = −0.28, 95% CI [−0.37, −0.19], p < 0.0001), vertical (MD = −0.85, 95% CI [−1.12, −0.58], p < 0.0001), and crestal (MD = −0.35, 95% CI [−0.56, −0.13], p = 0.002) bone loss, as well as probing depth (MD = −0.64, 95% CI [−0.99, −0.29], p = 0.0003). …”
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Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in Europe: systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions by Alareeki, Asalah

“…Any publication reporting data on the outcome measures was included. Meta-analyses and meta-regressions were conducted. …”
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The Effects of Statin Therapy on Circulating Levels of Trimethylamine N-oxide: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Jamialahmadi, Tannaz

“…Results Random-effects meta-analysis of 3 studies including 244 patients demonstrated a significant decrease in plasma TMAO levels after statin treatment (WMD: -1.839, 95% CI: -2.391, -1.287, p<0.001; I2 :0). …”
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Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions by Harfouche, Manale

“…Methods: Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines were followed to systematically review, synthesize, and report HSV-2 related findings up to August 23, 2020. Meta-analyses and meta-regressions were conducted. …”
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The effectiveness of targeted relative to empiric prophylaxis on infectious complications after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: a meta-analysis by Scott, S.

“…Purpose: Rectal culture screening for fluoroquinolone (FQ)-resistant Enterobacteriaceae before transrectal ultrasound guided prostate (TRUSPB) biopsy and targeted antibiotic prophylaxis (TAP) may decrease post-TRUSPB infection rates compared to empiric (EAP) regimens. …”
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The effect of nuts consumption on circulating oxidized low-density lipoproteins: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Abbasifard, Mitra

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effect of nuts in decreasing circulating levels of oxidized low-density lipoproteins (ox-LDL). …”
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Bariatric Surgery Improves Serum CD40L Levels as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Jamialahamdi, Tannaz

“…A systematic review was performed using Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Pretreatment With Intravenous Fluid in Reducing the Risk of Developing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Zaki, Hany A

“…Prehydration using the intravenous fluid before contrast media administration is vital. A systematic literature search with meta-analysis for relevant and original articles was carried out from 2000 to 2022 on databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Embase. …”
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PREVALENCE OF BREASTFEEDING INDICATORS IN MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICAN COUNTRIES: A META-ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL HEALTH SURVEYS (2010- 2020) by NASSER, AMAL ABDO

“…Breastfeeding practices decreased as income levels increased, except for EIBF. …”
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Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Serum Amyloid A Protein: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Jamialahamdi, Tannaz

“…Background: Obesity is a chronic inflammatory condition and this meta-analysis evaluated the impact of bariatric surgery on SAA. …”
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P-value driven methods were underpowered to detect publication bias: analysis of Cochrane review meta-analyses by Furuya-Kanamori, Luis

“…P-values decreased as the number of studies increased in the meta-analysis, despite the level of symmetry remaining constant. …”
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Albumin administration in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis: A meta-analytic update by Ashour, A.A.

“…Furthermore, there was a significant decrease in the incidence of all secondary outcomes. …”
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Platelet Concentrate Treatments for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Al-Hamed F.S.

“…The quality of studies was rated as strong in 4 studies, moderate in 4 studies, and weak in 1 study. The meta-analysis revealed that PCs decreased pain visual analogue scale (VAS) scores compared to HA by an average of ?…”
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