Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and subarachnoid space occlusion following traumatic spinal cord injury in the pig: an investigation using magnetic resonance imaging by Madeleine Amy Bessen, Christine Diana Gayen, Ryan L. O’Hare Doig, Ryan Michael Dorrian, Ryan David Quarrington, Adnan Mulaibrahimovic, Vartan Kurtcuoglu, Angela Catherine Walls, Anna Victoria Leonard, Claire Frances Jones

“…Linear-mixed effects models, with a significance level of α = 0.05, were developed to assess the effect of: (1) injury group and time point on SAS occlusion measures; and (2), time point and spinal level, adjusted by injury group, on CSF dynamics. …”
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Characterization and Spatial Distribution of Sand Group Architecture and Channel Types in Tight Gas Reservoirs: A Case Study From the Jurassic Shaximiao Formation of the Jinqiu Gas... by Guian Guo, Deyu Zhu, Xiaojuan Wang, Mingqiu Li, Xu Guan, Xiaoju Zhang, Changjiang Wu, Shaomin Zhang, Li Hu, Juan Zhao, Nan Li, Huiqiang Wang, Bohan Duan

“…The technology of fine characterization for channel sand-bodies on the basis of human–computer interaction and seismic attributes is proposed, and geological modelling of the spatial distribution of sand group architectures and channel types is established. …”
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Association between poor oral health and deterioration of appetite in older age: results from longitudinal analyses of two prospective cohorts from the UK and USA by Sheena E Ramsay, Olia Papacosta, S Goya Wannamethee, John C Mathers, Peter H Whincup, Lucy Lennon, Ziyi Cai, Suruchi G Ganbavale, Robert Weyant

“…In the BRHS, changes in oral health over time were also assessed. Logistic regression models were adjusted for sociodemographic, behavioural and health-related factors.Results Cross-sectionally, poor self-rated oral health, dry mouth, eating or chewing difficulty, food avoidance and cumulative oral health problems were associated with appetite loss in both studies. …”
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Observational study: effect of varying transport durations and feed withdrawal on the physiological status and health of dairy calves by Luca L. van Dijk, Susanne Siegmann, Niamh L. Field, Katie Sugrue, Cornelis G. van Reenen, Eddie A. M. Bokkers, Muireann Conneely, Gearoid Sayers

“…(Generalised) linear mixed models were used to analyse differences in blood variables, weight, and health scores on arrival and during recovery (all other timepoints). …”
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Role of preconception nutrition supplements in maternal anemia and intrauterine growth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Sumera Aziz Ali, Jeanine Genkinger, Ka Kahe, Linda Valeri, Nayab Khowaja, Nancy F. Krebs, Louise Kuhn

“…We computed summary mean differences and risk ratios (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using random-effect models. We employed I 2 and Cochran’s Q test statistics to assess heterogeneity. …”
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Employee retention through effective human resource management practices in Maldives: Mediation effects of compensation and rewards system by Zubair Hassan

“…Structural equation modeling analysis was carried out to examine the causal effect of HRM practices on employee retention. …”
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Internalizing and externalizing symptoms in individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dan Liu, Liyan Yu, Xian Wu, Julia Moreira, Benjamin Felipe Mujica, Elora Shelly Mukhopadhyay, Angelena Novotney, André B. Rietman, Yang Hou

“…Study effect sizes were pooled using robust variance estimation and random-effects models. Moderators of group differences were tested using meta-regression. …”
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Factors and Reasons Associated with Hesitating to Seek Care for Migraine: Results of the OVERCOME (US) Study by Robert E. Shapiro, Eva Jolanda Muenzel, Robert A. Nicholson, Anthony J. Zagar, Michael L. Reed, Dawn C. Buse, Susan Hutchinson, Sait Ashina, Eric M. Pearlman, Richard B. Lipton

“…Supervised machine learning (random forest, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator) identified factors associated with hesitation; logistic regression models assessed association of factors on hesitation. …”
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Ultrasonic assisted stir squeeze casting of AA5456/Al2O3–SiC-Gr-MoS2 hybrid nanocomposites: Microstructure and strengthening analysis by B.N. Akash Deep, S. Rajanna, K.N. Krishnamurthy, G.C. Manjunath Patel, T. Ganesha, G.V. Gnanedra Reddy, Mudassir Hasan, Emanoil Linul

“…The research also examines the primary strengthening mechanisms contributing to the increase in YS, including thermal mismatch, the Orowan effect, the Hall-Petch effect, and load bearing. Five prediction models were established to estimate the YS of the developed hybrid nanocomposites. …”
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Prospective multi-centre analysis of rural trauma team development training for medical trainees and traffic law enforcement professionals in Uganda: an interrupted time series stu... by Herman Lule, Micheal Mugerwa, Robinson Ssebuufu, Patrick Kyamanywa, Jussi P. Posti, Michael Lowery Wilson

“…Time series regression models were applied to test for autocorrelation in performance using Stata 15.0. …”
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Baltic place in barbarian world's typology (towards the evoliution of M. Schiukin "seven worlds" theory) by Manvydas Vitkūnas

“…Auf Grund dieses von Schtschūkin vorgeschlagenen Schemas, wie eines theoretischen Modells, versucht man in diesem Artikel den Platz der Balten in der geschichtlichen Entwicklung Europas von den ältesten Zeiten bis zu den Anfängen der Staatsbildung einzuschätzen. …”
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Association of socioeconomic status with diabetic microvascular complications: a UK Biobank prospective cohort study by Yikeng Huang, Zhi Zheng, Haibing Chen, Chufeng Gu

“…Weighted Cox proportional hazard models were used to investigate the relationship between SES and the risk of diabetic microvascular complications. …”
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Predictors of long-term symptom burden and quality of life in patients hospitalised with chest pain: a prospective observational study by Tone Merete Norekvål, Jørund Langørgen, Torbjørn Omland, Øyvind Skadberg, Kjell Vikenes, Nasir Saeed, Ole-Thomas Steiro, Hilde Lunde Tjora, Rune Oskar Bjørneklett, Vernon Vijay Singha Bonarjee, Øistein Rønneberg Mjelva, Kristin Moberg Aakre

“…Univariable and multivariable regression models identified predictors of SB and QoL scores. …”
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Impact of school salad bars on fruit and vegetable selection, intake, and waste in Mid-Atlantic elementary schools by Melanie K. Bean, Suzanne E. Mazzeo, Lilian de Jonge, Laura Thornton, Hollie Raynor, Ashley Mendoza, Sarah Farthing, Bonnie Moore

“…Images were rated in the laboratory (ICCs = .94-.99) to determine FV selection, intake, and waste (servings [1 NSLP serving = ½c]). Multilevel modeling evaluated group (Salad Bar vs Control) and time (baseline vs post) differences and group-by-time interactions. …”
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95-95-95 HIV indicators among children younger than 15 years in South Africa: results from the 2017 national HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour, and communication survey by Rindidzani E. Magobo, Musawenkosi Mabaso, Sean Jooste, Lesiba Molopa, Inbarani Naidoo, Leickness Simbayi, Khangelani Zuma, Nompumelelo Zungu, Olive Shisana, Sizulu Moyo

“…Backward stepwise multivariable generalized linear regression models were fitted to identify factors associated with the 95-95-95 HIV indicators. …”
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Regulatory problems and developmental psychopathology within the first 2 years of living—a nested in cohort population-based study by Janni Ammitzbøll, Janni Ammitzbøll, Anne Lise Olsen, Susanne Landorph, Christian Ritz, Anne Mette Skovgaard, Anne Mette Skovgaard

“…Data analyses included logistic regression models and analyses of the mediation effect of maternal mental health and relationship problems.ResultsRP of sleep were associated with a 2-fold increased risk of child mental disorder specifically sleep disorders, adjusted odds ratio (OR) 9.3 [95% confidence interval (CI): 2.0–42.9], disorders of behavior and emotions, adjusted OR 2.9 (95% CI: 1.0–8.4), and DC:0-3R regulatory disorders, adjusted OR 2.7 (95% CI: 1.0–7.5). …”
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Systematic collection, annotation, and pattern analysis of viral vaccines in the VIOLIN vaccine knowledgebase by Anthony Huffman, Mehul Gautam, Arya Gandhi, Priscilla Du, Lauren Austin, Kallan Roan, Jie Zheng, Yongqun He, Yongqun He

“…The viral vaccines and their associated entities and relations are ontologically modeled and represented in the Vaccine Ontology (VO). …”
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Traitement d’un lymphome agressif chez un babouin naturellement infecté par STLV-1 by Jocelyn Turpin, Sandrine Alais, Ambroise Marçais, Julie Bruneau, Anat Melamed, Nicolas Gadot, Olivier Hermine, Charles Bangham, Romain Lacoste, Renaud Mahieux

“…En conclusion, les primates non-humains infectés naturellement par STLV-1 représentent un modèle unique permettant d’étudier la pathogenèse rétrovirale et l’évaluation de nouveaux traitements.Nous remercions l’INSERM, l’Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, la Ligue Contre le Cancer (programme « équipe labellisée »), l’Association pour la Recherche sur le Cancer et la région Rhône Alpes programme ARC1.…”
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Circular RNA circBNC2 inhibits tumorigenesis by modulating ferroptosis and acts as a nanotherapeutic target in prostate cancer by Xiang Pan, Kailai Chen, Wei Gao, Meiqi Xu, Fanlong Meng, Mengyuan Wu, Zi Qi Wang, Yun Qi Li, Wanhai Xu, Manjie Zhang, Yakun Luo

“…More importantly, we demonstrated the nanodelivery of Dc-NBs, which exhibited significant antitumor effects in both subcutaneous and metastatic PCa models. Conclusion This study revealed the tumor-suppressive role of circBNC2 in mCRPC by driving ferroptosis via the circBNC2/miR-4298/ACSL6 axis. …”
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Factors of progression to severity and death in COVID-19 patients at two health care sites in Bamako, Mali by Abdoulaye Mamadou Traore, Mamadou Karim Toure, Yaya Ibrahim Coulibaly, Modibo Keita, Bakary Diarra, Salif Sanafo, Garan Dabo, Mamoudou Kodio, Bourama Traore, Aminata Diarra, Adama Dicko, Hamar A. Traore, Ousmane Faye, Daouda K. Minta

“…Binomial logistic regression models were used to identify mortality associated risk factors. …”
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