Qualitative Meta-analysis Research Articles

Methemoglobin levels in malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis of its association with Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax infections and disease severity

Reports indicate that Plasmodium infections influence methemoglobin levels. However, findings have been inconclusive or have varied across different geographic and demographic contexts. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to consolidate existing data regarding the association between Plasmodium infections and alterations in methemoglobin levels related to the severity of the infection. A comprehensive literature search of several databases, including Ovid, ProQuest, Embase, Scopus, MEDLINE, and PubMed, was conducted to identify relevant studies that examined methemoglobin levels in patients with malaria. Qualitative synthesis and meta-analysis of the pooled standardized mean difference were conducted to synthesize the differences in methemoglobin levels between: (1) patients with malaria and those without malaria and (2) patients with severe malaria and those with uncomplicated malaria based on various themes including publication year, study design, study area, Plasmodium species, age group, symptomatic status, severity status, and method of malaria detection. Of the 1846 studies that were initially identified from the main databases and additional searches on Google Scholar, 10 studies met the eligibility criteria and were selected for this review. The systematic review distinctly highlighted an association between malaria and elevated methemoglobin levels, an observation consistent across diverse geographical regions and various Plasmodium species. Furthermore, the meta-analysis confirmed this by demonstrating increased methemoglobin levels in patients with malaria compared to those without malaria (P < 0.001, Hedges’ g 2.32, 95% CI 1.36–3.29, I2 97.27, 8 studies). Moreover, the meta-analysis found elevated methemoglobin levels in patients with severe malaria compared to those with uncomplicated malaria (P < 0.001, Hedges’ g 2.20, 95% CI 0.82–3.58, I2 96.20, 5 studies). This systematic review and meta-analysis revealed increased methemoglobin levels in patients with P. falciparum and P. vivax infections, with a notable association between elevated methemoglobin levels and severe malaria. Future research should focus on elucidating the specific mechanisms by which changes in methemoglobin levels are related to infections by P. falciparum and P. vivax, particularly in terms of severity, and how these alterations could potentially impact patient management and treatment outcomes.

질적 메타분석을 활용한 베트남 결혼이주여성 이혼 경험을 통해 본 시민평생교육에 관한 연구

질적 메타분석을 활용한 베트남 결혼이주여성 이혼 경험을 통해 본 시민평생교육에 관한 연구

Children’s and young people’s cognizance of physical-symbolic reality: The production and acquisition of spatial knowledge

In this article, we address the central topic of the call for papers, childhood educates space, from the perspective of children’s and young people’s spatial knowledge. We argue that both childhood and youth educate as much as are educated by space. To shed light on this dynamic and complex interaction, we focus on the arenas and agencies at play within the production and acquisition of spatial knowledge. The term arena refers to the spatial conditions that delineate an area of activity related to the production and acquisition of spatial knowledge, and agency denotes the crucial means, agents, and tools that are instrumental in and buttress such area of activity. To render operative the analysis, we draw on two driving themes: (i) the gradual development of a comprehensive conception of space and (ii) its accompanying (and traversing) learning processes. Moreover, to substantiate the assertion that education between childhood and youth and space is mutually constitutive, we present a selection of findings from a qualitative meta-analysis conducted to reconstruct the evolution of young people’s spatial knowledge from the 1970s onwards. All in all, we claim that the process of production and acquisition of spatial knowledge forms the basis of, on the one hand, the keenness and depth of the perception that children and young people have of the physical world and, on the other, the ways they subjectively and symbolically characterize it.

Bibliometric Study: Effectiveness of Physics Learning Media in The Merdeka Belajar Curriculumto Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of physics learning media in the Merdeka Belajarcurriculum in improving students' critical thinking abilities. The article writing method is through literature study by integrating the PRISMA stages in it. The process of searching for relevant article sources was carried out using Publish or Perish software in the 2022-2023 interval. The metadata obtained was then analyzed using VOSviewer software to obtain a qualitative descriptive bibliometric meta-analysis. The results of the qualitative bibliometric analysis show that the physics learning media (PhET simulations, quiz platforms, MOOCs, videos, YouTube content, Adobe Animate) in the Merdeka Belajar curriculum is proven to be effective in improving students' critical thinking abilities. Apart from that, this research has been updated in the form of new ideas in bibliometric analysis on topics related to the Merdeka Belajar curriculum. The impact of this research is that it can provide updates in the world of research related to research on topics that revolve around the Independent Curriculum. This is certainly able to enrich references for future progress in the world of education, especially in the use of types of learning media that are appropriate to the curriculum used.

The European Capital of Culture and Transnational Networks

In Europe, building transnational networks has become a crucial means for realizing bottom-up Europeanization and implementing the European Union (EU) policy at the grassroots. The value of transnational networks lies in clarifying political exchanges, decision making and policy transfer below the EU level. As a core element of the EU’s cultural action, the European Capital of Culture (ECOC) is an important vehicle to promote transnational cooperation. However, whether in theory or practice, transnational networks among ECOC host cities have not received much attention from academia. Based on a qualitative meta-analysis, this study offers a holistic overview of the experiences of the ECOC programme over 40 years. It aims to answer two sets of research questions: (1) What types of transnational networks have been established among ECOCs? How do they operate? What functions do they have, and what are their impacts and limitations? (2) How do these transnational networks reflect the multilayered nature of European governance and the dynamics of Europeanization? Through this article, ECOC research can have a closer relationship with recent innovations in disciplines that are studying the EU’s political and societal processes.

Meta Analisis Tentang Dinamika Kepemimpinan Sekolah Dasar di Asia Tenggara

This research aims to determine the dynamics of human capital-based principal leadership in developing effective elementary schools based on Islamic law in Southeast Asia. This research uses a qualitative meta-analysis method with data originating from UNESCO data and the results of research that has been conducted and published online nationally and internationally for the period 2020-2023. Leadership dynamics is a process that continues to change and develop in leading an organization or team. Dynamic leaders are mentors who not only influence and develop the people they lead, but are also able to read and react to different individuals. School principals have an important role in educational mobility and improving the quality of school education in Southeast Asia. The findings that researchers obtained from these evaluative and relational techniques have important meaning for academics in the field of Islamic education.

Does Bevacizumab Improve Outcomes After Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation for Refractory Glaucoma?: A Meta-Analysis.

Mean intraocular pressure (IOP), complete and overall success, mean IOP-lowering medications, incidence of hypertensive phase, and complications were found to be comparable between patients undergoing Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation (AGVI) with adjunctive bevacizumab versus AGVI alone. This meta-analysis aims to assess how adjunctive bevacizumab impacts the surgical outcomes of AGVI compared with AGVI alone in all subtypes of refractory glaucoma. A systematic search of databases for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed in March 2023. Primary outcomes included mean IOP and success rates. Secondary outcomes were mean IOP-lowering medications, incidence of hypertensive phase, and complications. Qualitative assessment, meta-analysis, subgroup analyses, and sensitivity analysis were performed. Five RCTs comprising 203 eyes were included in the quantitative analysis. Initial meta-analysis showed a strong yet nonsignificant trend (all P > 0.05) favoring adjunctive bevacizumab in all outcomes of interest. Significant heterogeneity was observed for mean IOP and success outcomes at all time points (all I2 > 50%). Subgroup analysis of the administration route revealed a reduced incidence of hyphaema in the intravitreal bevacizumab subgroup (odds ratio: 0.10; 95% CI: 0.02 to 0.59; P = 0.01) with significant heterogeneity persisting in the intravitreal bevacizumab subgroup for all measures (all I2 > 50%). Post hoc sensitivity analysis of studies without concurrent pan-retinal photocoagulation for mean IOP and success outcomes demonstrated more conservative effect sizes with a corresponding decrease in heterogeneity for all measures (all I2 < 30%). Published studies investigating the role of adjunctive bevacizumab show a strong trend to improve outcomes but contain a relatively small number of participants. This analysis underpins the need for an adequately powered RCT to explore the role of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents in AGVI surgery.

Challenges and coping experiences faced by nursing staff in long-term care facilities in China: a qualitative meta-analysis.

The aim of this study is to discern the challenges and coping experiences encountered by nursing staff in long-term care facilities in China. This will be achieved through the identification, evaluation, and qualitative synthesis of comprehensive data. This is a qualitative meta-analysis. The research systematically examined relevant literature sourced from six databases, concluding the search in August 2023. The inclusion criteria encompassed qualitative and mixed-methods studies in both Chinese and English, focusing on challenges faced by nursing staff in long-term care facilities and their corresponding coping strategies. The application of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework facilitated the qualitative meta-integration process. Three independent researchers meticulously screened and assessed the quality of the chosen studies. The synthesis process sought to amalgamate and structure analogous findings into novel categories through multiple readings of the original literature. These categories were subsequently distilled into comprehensive themes. Analyzed 15 articles revealed 14 sub-themes and 4 overarching analytical themes. These encompassed Sources of Challenges such as multitasking, clinical emergencies, workplace conflict, demand exceeding resources, and occupational discrimination. Psychological impacts included suppressed emotion, compassion fatigue, and self-doubt. Practical consequences involved damaged health, imbalanced life, and occupational disappointment. Coping strategies identified were self-adjusting, feeling validation and belonging, and finding support. Our research identified the challenges faced by nursing staff in Chinese long-term care facilities and their coping experiences. We found that most challenges could be mitigated through appropriate adjustments in managerial strategies, such as reasonable human resources planning, and providing resource support, including material, emotional, and informational support. Similarly, institutions should have offered necessary emotional and psychological support to nursing staff to overcome the negative impacts of challenges and encourage them to adopt positive coping strategies.

Ecosystem orchestration practices for industrial firms: A qualitative meta-analysis, framework development and research agenda

This study ventures into the dynamic realm of ecosystem orchestration for industrial firms, emphasizing its significance in maintaining competitive advantage in the digital era. The fragmented research on this important subject poses challenges for firms aiming to navigate and capitalize on ecosystem orchestration. To bridge this knowledge gap, we conducted a comprehensive qualitative meta-analysis of 31 case studies and identified multifaceted orchestration practices employed by industrial firms. The core contribution of this research is the illumination of five interdependent but interrelated orchestration practices: strategic design, relational, resource integration, technological, and innovation. Together, these practices are synthesized into an integrative framework termed the “Stirring Model,” which serves as a practical guide to the orchestration practices. Furthermore, the conceptual framework clarifies the synergy between the identified practices and highlights their collective impact. This study proposes theoretical and practical implications for ecosystem orchestration literature and suggests avenues for further research.

Drivers of Internationalization in Teacher Education Insitutions: a Qualitative Meta-analysis

Drivers of Internationalization in Teacher Education Insitutions: a Qualitative Meta-analysis

Chemotherapy increases the prevalence of radiotherapy-related trismus in head and neck cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

To evaluate the influence of chemotherapy on the prevalence of trismus in irradiated head and neck cancer patients. This systematic review guided by PRISMA-2020 and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021255377) screened 963 articles in 7 scientific-databases (PubMed, Lilacs, Livivo, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, EBSCO) and 3 grey-literature databases (Open Grey, Google Scholar, ProQuest) and eight articles were included for qualitative synthesis, meta-analysis (combined odds ratio, inverse variance method plus random effects), heterogeneity analysis (I² and Tau²), one-of-out evaluation and publication bias analysis (Eggs' and Begg's tests) (RevMan®, p<0.05). The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale Cohort Studies was used to assess the risk of bias (RoB). The classification assessment, development, and recommendations (GRADE) approach was used to assess the certainty of evidence. The eight articles evaluated 1474 patients treated with chemoradiotherapy and 858 patients treated with radiotherapy. Five articles had low RoB, and three had high RoB. Chemoradiotherapy significantly (p=0.0003) increased the prevalence of trismus (OR=2.55, 95% CI = 1.53-4.23) compared to radiotherapy, with significant (p=0.010) but low heterogeneity (I²=59%;Tau²=0.29). There was no significant risk of publication bias, one-out analysis showed no significant difference between studies, and GRADE showed a moderate level of evidence. Trismus was directly associated to worse quality of life. The incidence of trismus increases when chemotherapy is combined with radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, which negatively impacts the quality of life. Key words:Radiotherapy, Chemoradiotherapy, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Trismus, Quality of Life.

The Diphtheria Disease

This study, ‘The Diphtheria Disease’ explored the historical significance, etiology, symptoms, transmission, and preventive measures related to diphtheria. The study adopted a qualitative meta-analysis approach. The objectives were threefold, which included to ascertain the cause(s) of diphtheria, to investigate potential cures, and to determine the efficacy of treatments. The narrative unfolded through an examination of historical outbreaks, breakthroughs, and contemporary challenges. The study focused on respiratory, cutaneous, nasal, laryngeal, and pharyngeal diphtheria types, detailing symptoms, and transmission modes. Treatment involves diphtheria antitoxin, antibiotics, and supportive care, with emphasis on early intervention and vaccination. The efficacy of the cure was explored, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment, antitoxin administration, antibiotic therapy, supportive care, vaccination, isolation, and public health measures. It was found in the study that diphtheria disease was caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the antitoxin, derived from the serum of horses could neutralize the circulating diphtheria toxin, and this cure is effective.

초등학교 통합학급 교사의 통합교육 경험에 대한 질적 메타분석

Objective: This study analyzes the practical experiences and support demands of inclusive elementary classroom teachers regarding inclusive education. The goal is to propose practical support measures for the future operation of inclusive elementary classrooms.&#x0D; Methods: A qualitative meta-analysis was conducted on six qualitative research articles, each involving elementary school teachers with experience in inclusive classroom operation. The analysis followed the seven-step qualitative meta-analysis method proposed by Noblit and Hare (1988).&#x0D; Results: Inclusive teachers were found to experience “challenges, difficulties, and limitations in inclusive education” and “efforts and attitude changes for inclusive education.” Additionally, the teachers expressed the need for a “smooth operation of inclusive classrooms and collaborative efforts for the internalization of inclusive education” and “demands an understanding of educational support for children with disabilities from an ecological perspective.”&#x0D; Conclusions: Based on the research findings, practical support measures for the operation of elementary inclusive classrooms were suggested and future research directions were proposed through discussion.

노인의 미술치료 경험에 관한 질적 메타분석

노인의 미술치료 경험에 관한 질적 메타분석

Ada Apa dengan Tax Avoidance di Indonesia?

The purpose of this study is to identify, assess and provide interpretation of the results of the condition of tax avoidance in Indonesia and the potential - the potential behind the occurrence of tax avoidance or tax avoidance in Indonesia. The method used in this research is a qualitative meta-analysis method of several findings related to tax avoidance. The process of analysis with meta-analysis is carried out with the stages of formulating research problems, exploration, data search, determining appropriate data, and controlling quality. The results showed that the potential managerial and operational conditions of the company, the characteristics of the company and the inequality of the system and performance and Indonesian tax law are potentials that can make the continuation of the phenomenon of tax avoidance in Indonesia. The synergy of managerial improvement by the company, supervision of company characteristics, improvement of systems, laws and performance, by the government and equality of views between taxpayer actors and the government are things that must be done to suppress the phenomenon of tax avoidance in Indonesia.

Criminal Governance and Social Mobilization in Brazilian Favelas

This article examines the dynamics of crime governance and social mobilization in Brazil’s impoverished communities to answer why residents of favelas mobilize against state interventions while seemingly accepting the rule of organized criminal groups (OCGs). Previous studies have primarily explored the materialistic hypothesis or the role of coercion and fear in shaping community behavior. This article employs the tools provided by the literature on contentious politics and a qualitative meta-analysis to systematically assess the varied ways in which OCGs interact with the state and favela residents, mapping the heterogeneous effects produced as a result. The findings suggest that in favelas where criminal organizations are perceived as benign, residents may rely on them to fulfill basic needs, while the state is seen as an outsider that brings disruption of routines and violence. In favelas where criminal organizations are malign, there are few incentives for change as the outcomes of challenging OCGs are uncertain.

Psychosocial interventions for suicidal and self-injurious-related behaviors among adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of Chinese practices.

Suicidal and self-injurious-related behaviors (SSIRBs) are a serious public health challenge in China. However, a comprehensive systematic review of psychosocial interventions for SSIRBs among Chinese adolescents has not been performed. To fill this gap, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine psychosocial interventions for SSIRBs among Chinese adolescents. Eight international (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, Clinical Trial, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science) and four Chinese (Wanfang, SinoMed, CEPS, and CNKI) databases were searched from inception to 31 January 2023. Data extraction and quality assessment were independently conducted by two groups of researchers. Qualitative synthesis and meta-analysis were both used. The initial search yielded 16,872 titles. Of the 649 full texts reviewed, 19 intervention articles focusing on SSIRBs met the inclusion criteria. Thirteen out of the 19 included studies involved cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Seven non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) studies assessing self-injurious behaviors were included (six short-term studies and three long-term studies). Compared with long-term interventions [-1.30 (95% CI: -1.84, -0.76)], short-term psychosocial interventions had a higher standardized mean difference (SMD) value [1.86 (95% CI: -2.72, -0.99)]. Meta-regression showed an inverse relationship between the treatment response and sample size (slope = 0.068, Z = 2.914, p = 0.004) and proportion of females (slope = 1.096, Z = 5.848, p < 0.001). Subgroup analyses showed that compared with the "less than 1 month" group [-0.494 (-0.783, -0.205)], in the "immediate postintervention" group, the pooled estimate was significantly lower [-2.800 (-4.050, -1.550), p < 0.001]. Our review systematically summarized the key characteristics and effectiveness of existing psychosocial interventions for SSIRBs among Chinese adolescents. Short-term psychosocial interventions for NSSI were significantly effective in reducing self-injurious behavior scores, especially in the immediate postintervention period. More favorable treatment responses could be observed in both male and small samples.

A qualitative meta-analysis exploring client-reported outcomes of couple therapy.

The quantitative reviews of the outcome research on couple therapy show that this type of therapy can produce positive outcomes for couples and improve relationship satisfaction. There is now also a number of qualitative studies in which clients report in their own words on the outcomes of couple therapy. This study aimed to meta-analyze the client-reported outcomes of couple therapy generated in the studies using qualitative methods. A sample of 15 primary studies examining clients' reported outcomes of couple therapy was identified through an extensive literature search. Relevant qualitative data on the client-reported outcomes were extracted into a single data set. The data was then analyzed using a descriptive-interpretive qualitative meta-analytic approach. Similar outcomes were grouped into metacategories. The metacategories were then organized into several clusters of the client-reported outcomes of couple therapy. The meta-analysis yielded 25 metacategories which were clustered into seven main clusters, (a) seeing things differently; (b) changed behavior within the relationship; (c) improved experience in the relationship; (d) improved communication quality; (e) improvement in relationship functioning; (f) improved individual functioning, and (g) difficult outcomes of therapy. Clients reported numerous constructive (e.g., new understanding of the couple's interactional functioning, improvement in the conflict management, new positive ways of relating and connecting, letting go of expectations imposed on the partner or changes within the self that may be one's contribution to the relationship), and some difficult, outcomes of engaging in couple therapy (the clarity on the decision to separate). (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Meta-Analysis of Constructivist Learning Models in Improving Student Learning Outcomes

This article aims to revisit and find out to what extent the constructivist learning model is able to improve student learning outcomes. Learner learning outcomes are one indicator of the success of education in the cognitive domain, of course, supported by the learning model. The focus of research on the implementation of constructivist learning models can improve student learning outcomes in elementary schools. The research method and approach used is a descriptive qualitative meta-analysis by collecting several research results with document studies and research data derived from journals related to the implementation of constructivist learning models. The data collection technique used is non-test by searching E-journals via Google Scholar or Google Scholar as well as documentation studies conducted in the library. Searches obtained several articles and 9 theses, 1 thesis, and 1 dissertation related to constructivist learning models. The results indicated that the constructivist learning model was able to improve student learning outcomes with the lowest percentage of 21% to the highest of 53% with an average of 32.35%. So it is concluded that the implementation of constructivist learning models in the learning process based on E-journal searches through Google Scholar, Google Scholar, and documentation studies is effective in improving student learning outcomes.

중도중복장애 유아 교육 경험과 지원요구에 대한 질적 메타분석

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the experience and support needs of teachers educating children with severe and multiple disabilities in Korea.&#x0D; Method: To achieve this, a qualitative meta-analysis was conducted on the seven published qualitative studies related to the education of children with severe and multiple disabilities published in Korea. The analysis followed the 7-step qualitative meta-analysis method proposed by Noblit &amp; Hare (1988).&#x0D; Results: First, teachers showed a primary interest in specific characteristics of children with severe and multiple disabilities, such as health issues, play, and communication-related traits. They aimed to integrate child-centered educational strategies with teacher-led approaches. Second, teachers considered collaboration with hospitals, schools, fellow teachers, and various experts to be crucial. They also emphasized the importance of ongoing and proactive communication with parents in the educational setting. Third, teachers faced challenges in the physical and psychological aspects of educating these children, as well as in the pedagogical approaches. Specifically, they recognized the limitations of play-centered education and the difficulties in setting and executing individualized educational goals.&#x0D; Conclusion: This significance of this study lies in its investigation of the experiences and support needs of teachers educating children with severe and multiple disabilities in Korea through qualitative meta-analysis. Through this research, we aim to promote a more accurate understanding and appropriate perception of children severe and multiple disabilities in the early chlidhood educational setting and to provide foundational data for creating an effective educational environment.