Gestational age was assessed by using a modified scoring system of Dubowitz et al (33).
Handling-induced convulsions were determined using a modified scoring paradigm from Buck et al. (1997).
Pathological changes in the sections of the intestinal segments were assessed using a modified scoring procedure (Satoh et al., 1997).
Two independent investigators evaluated the quality of the included studies by using a modified scoring system based on MOOSE, QUATSO, and STROBE guidelines.
The sum score was calculated from the analysis of 10 cortical tubules/cross-section stained with H&E (10 sections/kidney) by using a modified scoring system [ 28]; 0, no damage.
Stained slides (distal colon) were also examined to assess colitis severity in terms of disease scores composed of the degree of inflammation, hyperplasia, and infiltrate composition using a modified scoring system based on previous studies [ 18, 20, 21].
The bones and joint cavities from the first metatarsal to the tibia on the medial side of the foot were evaluated on a 0 8 scale using a modified scoring key (Table 2).
The clinical utility of the HADS in screening for anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients may be enhanced by using a modified scoring procedure based on a three-factor model of psychological distress.
The macroscopic appearance of the implants and the quality of healing were blindly assessed using a modified scoring system from Fortier [ 16] that analyses surface texture of repair tissue, percent area of the defect filled, and graft-recipient tissue integration.
The staining level of HBXIP (or LMO4) was scored by using a modified scoring method based on the intensity of staining (0 = negative; 1 = low; 2 = high) and the percentage of stained cells (0 = 0% stained; 1 = 1 49% stained; 2 = 50 100% stained).
Two independent reviewers (AB-L and OHF) evaluated the quality of the studies included using a modified scoring system that was created on the basis of a recently used system (designed with reference to MOOSE, QUATSO, and STROBE) that allowed a total score of 0 6 points (6 reflecting the highest quality).
