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Effect SizeEvidence & Dosage

p-value vs. practical relevance, Cohen's d, confidence intervals.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
1,000
With abstract
35
Meta / Systematic / RCT
1
Highly cited
5
Publication years
1955–2026

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Top studies on Effect Size

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. The job demands-resources model of burnout.

    The Journal of applied psychology2001n=374200 influential citations

    The job demands-resources (JD-R) model proposes that working conditions can be categorized into 2 broad categories, job demands and job resources. that are differentially related to specific outcomes. A series of LISREL analyses using…

  2. Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease: The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 Randomized Clinical Trial.

    JAMA2023n=1,736200 influential citations

    Importance There are limited efficacious treatments for Alzheimer disease. Objective To assess efficacy and adverse events of donanemab, an antibody designed to clear brain amyloid plaque. Design, Setting, and Participants Multicenter (277…

  3. Should video laryngoscopy or direct laryngoscopy be used for adults undergoing endotracheal intubation in the pre-hospital setting? A critical appraisal of a systematic review.

    Journal of paramedic practice : the clinical monthly for emergency care professionals2023200 influential citations

    The safety and utility of endotracheal intubation by paramedics in the United Kingdom is a matter of debate. Considering the controversy surrounding the safety of paramedic-performed endotracheal intubation, any interventions that enhance…

  4. Writing narrative literature reviews for peer-reviewed journals: secrets of the trade.

    Journal of chiropractic medicine2006200 influential citations

    <h4>Objective</h4>To describe and discuss the process used to write a narrative review of the literature for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Publication of narrative overviews of the literature should be standardized to increase…

  5. Pulsed taVNS-Elicited Pupil Dilation: Effects of Intermixed Stimulation, Sham Location, and Respiratory Phase.

    Psychophysiology2026E

    Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) may offer a powerful, noninvasive way to stimulate activity of brainstem arousal systems, including the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine (LC-NE) system. Pulsed taVNS is known to elicit…

  6. Effects of Canola Oil on Hepatic and Cardiometabolic Markers in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Food science & nutrition2026n=220D

    Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and increased cardiometabolic risk. Dietary fat quality has emerged as a modifiable factor in NAFLD management; however, the specific effects…

  7. Can exercise truly alleviate mild-to-moderate and subthreshold depression? Evidence from randomized controlled trials.

    Frontiers in psychology2026D

    This study centers on populations with mild-to-moderate and subthreshold depression, excluding pharmacological interference, to systematically evaluate the comparative efficacy of various exercise modalities. Adhering to PRISMA guidelines,…

  8. The Causal Role of Adiposity in Mental Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Mendelian Randomization Studies.

    Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity2026

    Objective This study aimed to examine the causal effect of adiposity on mental illnesses by summarizing and assessing evidence from Mendelian randomization (MR) studies. Method Searches were conducted on Embase, Medline, and Web of Science…

  9. Synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) in systematic reviews: reporting guideline.

    BMJ (Clinical research ed.)2020n=44

    In systematic reviews that lack data amenable to meta-analysis, alternative synthesis methods are commonly used, but these methods are rarely reported. This lack of transparency in the methods can cast doubt on the validity of the review…

  10. Integrative review: what is it? How to do it?

    Einstein (São Paulo)2010

    <h4>Introduction</h4>The integrative review is the methodology that provides synthesis of knowledge and applicability of results of significant studies to practice.<h4>Objective</h4>To present the phases of an integrative review and the…

Frequently asked

What dosage was studied?
• donanemab
Are there safety considerations for Effect Size?
• Amyloid-related imaging abnormalities of edema or effusion occurred in 205 participants (24.0%; 52 symptomatic) in the donanemab group and 18 (2.1%; 0 symptomatic during study) in the placebo group • infusion-related reactions occurred in 74 participants (8.7%) with donanemab and 4 (0.5%) with placebo

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