Association of dietary quality and mortality in the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and advanced fibrosis populations: NHANES 2005–2018 by Xingyong Huang, Xiaoyue Zhang, Xuanyu Hao, Tingting Wang, Peng Wu, Lufan Shen, Yuanyuan Yang, Wenyu Wan, Wenyu Wan, Wenyu Wan, Kai Zhang

“…This study aims to explore the influence of five dietary quality indexes on mortality among NAFLD patients and advanced fibrosis patients.MethodsThis study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning from 2005 to 2018 to assess dietary quality based on the Alternate Mediterranean Diet (aMED), Healthy Eating Index-2020 (HEI-2020), Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH), Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI), and Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII). …”
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Association between stroke and fracture and the mediating role of depression: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2017 to 2020 by Yuqin Dan, Xuewen Pei, Danghan Xu, Zhaoxi Liu, Yuqi Wang, Meng Yin, Li Li, Gongchang Yu, Gongchang Yu

“…This study aims to clarify the intricate relationships among stroke, depressive symptoms, and fracture risk, potentially informing more holistic clinical strategies.MethodsUtilizing the most recent data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2017 to 2020), this study encompassed 4,979 valid samples. …”
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Chain-mediated effect of physical activity between Chinese language-based L2 motivational self-system and intended effort by Zixia Bu, Yu Liu, Yi Ba, Shan Jiang, Huijuan Liu, Jiyuan Li, Fuqiang Dong, Haohan Yu, Xindi Zhao

“…A total of 981 international students from different countries were selected from 8 universities in Beijing as research subjects and were surveyed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), L2MSS, Learning Experience Scale, and Intended Effort Scale. …”
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Economic-productive analysis of a mixed cattle-bubaline model mixed model in the Northern region of Corrientes Province in Argentina by Pablo Maldonado-Vargas, Vanesa Guadalupe Mierke, Liliana Laura Pellerano, Guillermo Sebastián Grimaldi, Orlando Alberto Álvarez, Natalia Mercedes Vallejos, Margarita Rosa Itatí Romero, Francisco Daniel Romero, Alexis Sebastián Bandeo, Gonzalo Enrique Tuñón, José Luis Konrad

“…Quantitative data (target stocking rate, female replacements) and qualitative data (descriptions) were obtained using a survey within an agreement between the provincial government and the University. …”
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Reactive agility training to prevent frailty in older adults – a randomized controlled trial. by Eric Lichtenstein, Martin Keller, Ralf Roth, Sebastian Ludyga, Oliver Faude

“…Psychosocial health was evaluated using surveys such as CES-D, WHO-QoL-Bref, ISI, FES-I, and PSS. …”
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Adoption and implementation of extended producer responsibility for sustainable management of end-of-life solar photovoltaic panels by S.E. Kabir, M.N.I. Mondal, M.K. Islam, I.A. Alnaser, M.R. Karim, M.A. Ibrahim, K. Sopian, M. Akhtaruzzaman

“…Subsequently, a Likert Scale-based questionnaire incorporating the enabling and challenging factors was framed. A survey targeting stakeholders in the solar photovoltaic sector was then performed. …”
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Refined construction of semi-provincial hydrogeological models using hierarchical modeling: A case study in Western Shandong Province, China by Guangjun Ji, Zizhao Cai, Xiaobo Tan, Tao Wang, Chuanqi Wang, Qiuxiao Xu, Bo Zhou, Yang Cui

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Harnessing Big Heterogeneous Data to Evaluate the Potential Impact of HIV Responses Among Key Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for the Boloka Data Repository Initiative by Refilwe Nancy Phaswana Mafuya, Edith Phalane, Amrita Rao, Kalai Willis, Katherine Rucinski, K Alida Voet, Amal Abdulrahman, Claris Siyamayambo, Betty Sebati, Mohlago Seloka, Musa Jaiteh, Lerato Lucia Olifant, Katharine Journeay, Haley Sisel, Xiaoming Li, Bankole Olatosi, Neset Hikmet, Prashant Duhoon, Francois Wolmarans, Yegnanew A Shiferaw, Lifutso Motsieloa, Mashudu Rampilo, Stefan Baral

“…Data sharing or user agreements have been signed with several data partners (August 2023 to date). Survey and routine data have been and are being secured (January 5, 2023). …”
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Mapping the Distribution and Population Status of <i>Alosa immaculata</i> and <i>Alosa tanaica</i> (Teleostei, Clupeidae) in the Bulgarian Black Sea Area by Desislava Rozdina, Yana Stoyanova, Georgi Terziyski, Slavi Studenkov, Boris Karakushev, Venceslav Delov, Konstantin Mihaylov, Dimitar Kozhuharov, Yordan Kutsarov, Nikolay Kolev, Nikolay Nedyalkov, Nikolay Natchev

“…In the range of a project for mapping the Bulgarian marine protected sites from the network NATURA 2000, we provide an intense investigation of the biology and distribution of both <i>Alosa</i> species. (2) Methods: A trawling survey was carried out within 102 predefined sampling plots of 10 × 10 km grid cells (93 cells on the continental shelf, up to 100 m depth, and 9 offshore cells). …”
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Changes in sediment connectivity and its impact on sediment transport in a typical watershed of Southern Jiangxi Province, China by Fei Sheng, Tingxin Yi, Yanyan Wang, Haijin Zheng, Shiyu Liu, Xiaofei Nie, Longsong Hu, Haifeng Li

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Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Status Gizi Anak Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Nanggalo Padang by Rona Firmana Putri, Delmi Sulastri, Yuniar Lestari

“…This research is conduct to determine whether there is a relationship between the socio-economic conditions of families on the nutritional status of children under five.This research is a analytic survey using a cross sectional study design with the number of samples are 227 people consisting of children under five and the mothers in the working areas Puskesmas Nanggalo Padang. …”
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Variations in vitamin D status among Chinese children aged 1–6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic by Yongfeng Qiao, Xiaoqin Wang, Yanfen Ma, Jian Hu

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate 25(OH)D concentrations in children before and during the COVID-19 lockdown and to analyze the factors influencing their vitamin D status.MethodsA cross-sectional survey included children aged 1–6 years from Han Zhong Central Hospital in the southern Shanxi Province of China. …”
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L’aqueduc du Gier à Lyon : la complexité de la protection au titre des monuments historiques by Josiane Boulon

“…This easement requires works to be authorized by the Conservation régionale and it generates surrounding surveys, during which efforts are monitored and controlled.…”
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Prevalence and drivers of malaria infection among asymptomatic and symptomatic community members in five regions with varying transmission intensity in mainland Tanzania by Gervas A. Chacha, Filbert Francis, Salehe S. Mandai, Misago D. Seth, Rashid A. Madebe, Daniel P. Challe, Daniel A. Petro, Dativa Pereus, Ramadhani Moshi, Rule Budodo, Angelina J. Kisambale, Ruth B. Mbwambo, Catherine Bakari, Sijenunu Aaron, Daniel Mbwambo, Stella Kajange, Samuel Lazaro, Ntuli Kapologwe, Celine I. Mandara, Deus S. Ishengoma

“…Methods A cross-sectional community survey was conducted in five districts, including one district/region in Kagera, Kigoma, Njombe, Ruvuma and Tanga from July to August 2023. …”
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Factors Affecting Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates in Hemodialysis Patients: A Multicenter Study by Selen T, Merhametsiz Ö, Öneç K, Ercan Z, İslam M, Altun G, Pınar M, Demir ME

“…Patients were administered a 20-item survey via face-to-face interview and electronic medical records.Results: Out of the 548 patients, only 19 (3.5%) had knowledge about the pneumococcal vaccine, while 238 (43.4%) had knowledge about the influenza vaccine. …”
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Adapting a Mobile Health App for Smoking Cessation in Black Adults With Anxiety Through an Analysis of the Mobile Anxiety Sensitivity Program Proof-of-Concept Trial: Qualitative St... by Marshall K Cheney, Adam C Alexander, Lorra Garey, Matthew W Gallagher, Emily T Hébert, Anka A Vujanovic, Krista M Kezbers, Cameron T Matoska, Michael J Zvolensky, Michael S Businelle

“…Themes related to participant experiences using the app included establishing trust and credibility through the recruitment experience, providing personally tailored content linked to evidence-based stress reduction techniques, and self-reflection through daily surveys. The culturally tailored material increased app relevance, engagement, and acceptability. …”
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Association of glucose to lymphocyte ratio with the risk of death in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by Jinglin Lei, Wentao Duan, Xiaoxi Yao, Zheng Hu, Huihui Fan, Yifan Liu, Wenjian Zhong, Haipeng Li

“…This retrospective cohort study recruited 1,753 ASCVD patients from the 2003–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) with a median follow-up of 6.25 years. …”
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The incidence of incomplete abortion and the prevalence of abortion-related morbidity in South African public hospitals, 2018 by D N Conco, J Levin, B Komane, K Blanchard, T Bessenaar, N G Nkosi, S Fonn

“…We wanted to compare our data with 2000 and 1994 survey results to assess change. Objectives. To estimate the incidence of incomplete abortion and describe the prevalence of abortion-related morbidity in SA public hospitals in 2018. …”
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Risk of All-Cause Mortality in Mild Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Evidence From the NHANES III and 2007&ndash;2012 by Zou W, Ou J, Wu F, Xiao S, Deng Z, Li H, Wang Z, Tang G, Liu S, Ye D, Zhu D, Hu J, Ran P

“…Weifeng Zou,1,2,&ast; Jie Ou,1,2,&ast; Fan Wu,3,4,&ast; Shan Xiao,5 Zhishan Deng,3 Haiqing Li,3 Zihui Wang,3 Gaoying Tang,3 Shuling Liu,1 Dong Ye,6 Dongshuang Zhu,2 Jinxing Hu,1 Pixin Ran3,4 1State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Chest Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shufu County People’s Hospital, Kashgar region, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China; 3State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease & Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health & National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease & National Center for Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 4Guangzhou National Laboratory, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shenzhen Longgang District Central Hospital, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Internal Medicine, Guangdong Province Second People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Fan Wu; Pixin Ran, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease & Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health & National Center for Respiratory Medicine & National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease & The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 195 Dongfeng Xi Road, Guangzhou, 510120, People’s Republic of China, Email wu.fan@vip.163.com; pxran@gzhmu.edu.cnBackground: It is unclear whether patients with Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease stage 1 (mild) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a higher risk of all-cause mortality than participants with normal spirometry results.Methods: We used the data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) III and 2007– 2012, which included participants aged 20– 79 years, to investigate whether patients with mild COPD (whole population and subgroups) have a higher risk of all-cause mortality than participants with normal spirometry. …”
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Coronary Heart Disease Risk Prediction Model Based on Machine Learning by YUE Haitao, HE Chanchan, CHENG Yuyou, ZHANG Sencheng, WU You, MA Jing

“…Methods Utilizing cross-sectional survey data from the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in the United States, a cohort of 112 606 participants was identified, featuring 24 variables related to risk behaviors and health status, with self-reported coronary heart disease (CHD) as the outcome measure. …”
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