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To assess the use of quality assessment tools among a cross-section of systematic reviews (SRs) and to further evaluate whether quality was used as a parameter in the decision to include primary studies within subsequent meta-analysis.
Our results illustrate the strength that arises from combining datasets from a large number of primary studies within the same research field.
Furthermore, consistent extraction of information from primary studies, within summary tables, could greatly have improved clarity relating to the availability of information relating to target variables.
Chi-square test for proportions and Cochran Q for LR's and DOR's showed heterogeneity for results of primary studies within each threshold.
In addition, as the search was closed in March 2013, a number of primary studies within the domain of this systematic review have been published since closure of the search.
Primary studies within different model systems found that at least one ALS mutation (p.A315T) in TARDBP, or a disruption of the nuclear localization signal (NLS) enhanced cytoplasmic mislocalization increasing toxicity in the absence of TDP-43 aggregates (72, 105– 105).
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Double-zero studies were included in analyses in 17 of the 41 reviews where double-zero primary studies were clearly present within the dataset.
37 Therefore, it is essential that those who conduct systematic reviews be familiar with the potential biases within primary studies and how such biases could influence review results and the ensuing conclusions.
However several articles, particularly the primary studies we identified, used case studies within participatory action research, and qualitative research methods involving ethnographic fieldwork, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to elicit the views of community members on the engagement strategy used in the projects [ 17, 35, 40- 47].
Moreover, this comprehensive data set increases the number of observations from different data sources and time periods, which reduces the impact of sampling errors within individual primary studies.
Of the identified primary studies, 5 reported qualitative data within country level reports and 19 were quantitative studies conducted in more than 50 LAMI countries (Table 3).
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