NSC 260 Exam 1 Latest Updated Graded A+
A grad student who needs to write a paper in fewer than 6 months is most likely to
choose the Literature Review format as compared to a Systematic Review. - ANSWER-
True
A literature review usually includes an assessment of the validity of the findings in the
included articles. - ANSWER-False
Access this abstract: 'Anti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of
an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink' by clicking on the hyperlink within the results. Is
this an example of primary research? How do you know? - ANSWER-Yes, because
they are describing a single study
All library databases contain only peer-reviewed articles - ANSWER-False
All of the following are important questions to ask regarding the credibility of an
unfamiliar website EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Does the website provide pictures of the
authors in the 'about us' section?
Are the review articles examples of primary or secondary publications? (See a
document in the content area to help you with this one) - ANSWER-secondary
Background: Western countries are increasingly using complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) to assist with relieving ailments. Turmeric, from the ginger family
Zingiberaceae, has a history of use for medicinal purposes. The polyphenols found in
turmeric (curcuminoids) have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and pain relieving
properties. With the use of CAMs increasing, it is important for the effectiveness of
curcuminoids to be established.
Objectives: To identify the effectiveness of the use of curcuminoids for the amelioration
of musculoskeletal pain.
Inclusion criteria types of participants: Persons experiencing musculoskeletal pain,
including experimentally induced musculoskeletal pain.
Types of intervention(s)/phenomena of interest: The current review considered studies
that evaluated the use of curcuminoids.
Types of controls: Any form including placebo, treatment as usual or before and after
measurements.
T - ANSWER-systematic review
Both animal and clinical studies are considered in vivo. - ANSWER-True
Click on 'additional filters' and then choose human under 'species', english under
'language' and age 45+ under 'age'. This creates new filter options. When you are back
in the main search page, check the boxes for the three filters above. How many results
do you have now? - ANSWER-~65
, Click on the full text link at the upper right. Then look to the left, under 'article versions'
click on 'full text pdf'. In the pdf, what page does the 'methods' section begin on? -
ANSWER-4
Finally, under publication date, select '5 years'. How many results do you have now? -
ANSWER-~9
For centuries, fermented soy foods have been dietary staples in Asia and, now, in
response to consumer demand, they are available throughout the world. Fermentation
bestows unique flavors, boosts nutritional values and increases or adds new functional
properties. Here we describe the functional properties and underlying action
mechanisms of soy-based fermented foods such as Natto, fermented soy milk, Tempeh
and soy sauce. When possible, the contribution of specific bioactive components is
highlighted. While numerous studies with in vitro and animal models have hinted at the
functionality of fermented soy foods, ascribing health benefits requires well-designed,
often complex human studies with analysis of diet, lifestyle, family and medical history
combined with long-term follow-ups for each subject. In addition, the contribution of the
microbiome to the bioactivities of fermented soy foods, possibly mediated through -
ANSWER-Literature Review
For the next 3 questions: Return to pubmed and clear all filters. Type 'cardamom
nutrition' in the search box. On the left, select filters for human, last 5 years, and clinical
trial. How many articles are you left with? - ANSWER-5
For the previous question - how do you know? - ANSWER-because they used mice
How are references listed at the end of an article in AMA style? - ANSWER-By order of
appearance in the article
How many participants completed the study from the previous question? - ANSWER-34
How much L-theanine did the participants get in each treatment? (See section 2.3:
Treatment) - ANSWER-200 mg
If a review article has only one author, it is most likely a: - ANSWER-Narrative/Literature
Review
If a school publishes something on a website, it is definitely reputable. - ANSWER-false
If you read a print journal article, do you need the doi in the reference? - ANSWER-no
In general, citing a video, audio, or animation file in your final scientific paper is frowned
upon because it is difficult to verify the content being referenced. Instead, you should
find a more permanent and reputable resource. - ANSWER-true
In-text citations are _______ in AMA format. - ANSWER-superscript
A grad student who needs to write a paper in fewer than 6 months is most likely to
choose the Literature Review format as compared to a Systematic Review. - ANSWER-
True
A literature review usually includes an assessment of the validity of the findings in the
included articles. - ANSWER-False
Access this abstract: 'Anti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of
an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink' by clicking on the hyperlink within the results. Is
this an example of primary research? How do you know? - ANSWER-Yes, because
they are describing a single study
All library databases contain only peer-reviewed articles - ANSWER-False
All of the following are important questions to ask regarding the credibility of an
unfamiliar website EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Does the website provide pictures of the
authors in the 'about us' section?
Are the review articles examples of primary or secondary publications? (See a
document in the content area to help you with this one) - ANSWER-secondary
Background: Western countries are increasingly using complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) to assist with relieving ailments. Turmeric, from the ginger family
Zingiberaceae, has a history of use for medicinal purposes. The polyphenols found in
turmeric (curcuminoids) have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and pain relieving
properties. With the use of CAMs increasing, it is important for the effectiveness of
curcuminoids to be established.
Objectives: To identify the effectiveness of the use of curcuminoids for the amelioration
of musculoskeletal pain.
Inclusion criteria types of participants: Persons experiencing musculoskeletal pain,
including experimentally induced musculoskeletal pain.
Types of intervention(s)/phenomena of interest: The current review considered studies
that evaluated the use of curcuminoids.
Types of controls: Any form including placebo, treatment as usual or before and after
measurements.
T - ANSWER-systematic review
Both animal and clinical studies are considered in vivo. - ANSWER-True
Click on 'additional filters' and then choose human under 'species', english under
'language' and age 45+ under 'age'. This creates new filter options. When you are back
in the main search page, check the boxes for the three filters above. How many results
do you have now? - ANSWER-~65
, Click on the full text link at the upper right. Then look to the left, under 'article versions'
click on 'full text pdf'. In the pdf, what page does the 'methods' section begin on? -
ANSWER-4
Finally, under publication date, select '5 years'. How many results do you have now? -
ANSWER-~9
For centuries, fermented soy foods have been dietary staples in Asia and, now, in
response to consumer demand, they are available throughout the world. Fermentation
bestows unique flavors, boosts nutritional values and increases or adds new functional
properties. Here we describe the functional properties and underlying action
mechanisms of soy-based fermented foods such as Natto, fermented soy milk, Tempeh
and soy sauce. When possible, the contribution of specific bioactive components is
highlighted. While numerous studies with in vitro and animal models have hinted at the
functionality of fermented soy foods, ascribing health benefits requires well-designed,
often complex human studies with analysis of diet, lifestyle, family and medical history
combined with long-term follow-ups for each subject. In addition, the contribution of the
microbiome to the bioactivities of fermented soy foods, possibly mediated through -
ANSWER-Literature Review
For the next 3 questions: Return to pubmed and clear all filters. Type 'cardamom
nutrition' in the search box. On the left, select filters for human, last 5 years, and clinical
trial. How many articles are you left with? - ANSWER-5
For the previous question - how do you know? - ANSWER-because they used mice
How are references listed at the end of an article in AMA style? - ANSWER-By order of
appearance in the article
How many participants completed the study from the previous question? - ANSWER-34
How much L-theanine did the participants get in each treatment? (See section 2.3:
Treatment) - ANSWER-200 mg
If a review article has only one author, it is most likely a: - ANSWER-Narrative/Literature
Review
If a school publishes something on a website, it is definitely reputable. - ANSWER-false
If you read a print journal article, do you need the doi in the reference? - ANSWER-no
In general, citing a video, audio, or animation file in your final scientific paper is frowned
upon because it is difficult to verify the content being referenced. Instead, you should
find a more permanent and reputable resource. - ANSWER-true
In-text citations are _______ in AMA format. - ANSWER-superscript
