The Effect of Layer Thickness and Nozzle Diameter in Fused Deposition Modelling Printing on the Flexural Strength of Zirconia Ceramic Samples Produced by a Multistage Manufacturing... by Anton Smirnov, Oleg Yanushevich, Natella Krikheli, Yulia Zhukovskaya, Mihail Soloninkin, Petr Naumenko, Nestor Washington Solis Pinargote, Pavel Peretyagin, Sergey Grigoriev, Nikita Nikitin

“…The results obtained make it possible to optimize the considered process of manufacturing ceramic products from ZrO₂ printed using FDM technology from extruded composite filaments.…”
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Plasma metabolomics signatures predict COVID-19 patient outcome at ICU admission comparable to clinical scores by Sigurður T. Karvelsson, Emmanuel Besnier, Arnar Ingi Vilhjálmsson, Camille Molkhou, Freyr Jóhannsson, Perrine Lepretre, Étienne Ljóni Poisson, Fabienne Tamion, Jérémy Bellien, Óttar Rolfsson, Adrián López García de Lomana, Thomas Duflot

“…First, we stratified patients based on a composite outcome score indicating critical status. …”
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Assessing Digital Performance of Public Services in the EU: E-Governance and Technology Integration by Oana Ramona Lobonț, Cristina Criste, Alexandra Ioana Vintilă, Andreea Florentina Crăciun, Nicoleta Claudia Moldovan

“…To evaluate the digital performance of the European Union regions, the analysis employs the following methods: (i) Principal Component Analysis to construct a composite Institutional Quality Index based on governance indicators, (ii) Gaussian graphical models to assess the relationships between digital intensity, institutional quality, and e-government highlighting the interconnections between variables, (iii) Data Envelopment Analysis to measure the relative efficiency of public service delivery, and (iv) cluster dendrograms to identify the clusters of countries with similar performance levels and challenges. …”
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Anaerobic digestion of Gliricidia sepium inoculated with pig dung using a portable bio-digester for process optimization by Praise Ejigboye, Olugbenga Elemile, Abu Gana, Oladipupo Oladejo, Opeyemi Olajide, Boluwatife Badejoko, Rapuruchukwu Mezue, Maureen Gesiye

“…This study focus on the optimization of anaerobic digestion of Gliricidia sepium with pig dung using response surface methodology (RSM). Central Composite Design was used for experimental design to generate the best process level and predict the optimal process. …”
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Fluid‐Mediated Mass Transfer Between Mafic and Ultramafic Rocks in Subduction Zones by E. A. Codillo, F. Klein, B. Dragovic, H. R. Marschall, E. Baxter, M. Scambelluri, E. Schwarzenbach‬

“…We integrated constraints from bulk‐rock geochemical compositions and petrophysical properties, mineral chemistry, and thermodynamic modeling to understand the formation of reaction zones between juxtaposed metagabbro and serpentinite as exemplified by the Voltri Massif (Ligurian Alps, Italy). …”
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Upcycling Scented Pandan Leaf Waste into High-Value Cellulose Nanocrystals via Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction for Edible Film Reinforcement by Benjamard Rattanamato, Nattapong Kanha, Prem Thongchai, Kanyasiri Rakariyatham, Wannaporn Klangpetch, Sukhuntha Osiriphun, Thunnop Laokuldilok

“…The CNC extraction conditions were optimized using response surface methodology (central composite design) by varying two independent variables, including amplitude (25.86% to 54.14%) and ultrasonication time (11.89 min to 33.11 min). …”
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How to Better Use Canopy Height in Soybean Biomass Estimation by Yanqin Zhu, Fan Fan, Zhen Zhang, Xun Yu, Tiantian Jiang, Liming Li, Yadong Liu, Yali Bai, Ziqian Tang, Shuaibing Liu, Dameng Yin, Xiuliang Jin

“…Future research should prioritize the refining of CH prediction and the optimization of composite variable construction to promote the application of this approach in agricultural monitoring.…”
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A novel radiomics model combining GTVp, GTVnd, and clinical data for chemoradiotherapy response prediction in patients with advanced NSCLC by Ya Li, Ya Li, Ya Li, Ya Li, Min Zhang, Min Zhang, Min Zhang, Min Zhang, Yong Hu, Dan Zou, Bo Du, Youlong Mo, Tianchu He, Mingdan Zhao, Benlan Li, Benlan Li, Benlan Li, Benlan Li, Ji Xia, Ji Xia, Ji Xia, Ji Xia, Zhongjun Huang, Zhongjun Huang, Zhongjun Huang, Zhongjun Huang, Fangyang Lu, Bing Lu, Bing Lu, Bing Lu, Jie Peng, Jie Peng, Jie Peng, Jie Peng

“…The multimodal composite model (integrating GTVp, GTVnd, and clinical parameters) significantly outperformed the GTVp-only model, with a training AUC of 0.862 and validation AUC of 0.863, demonstrating superior predictive performance for concurrent chemoradiotherapy response in this patient population.…”
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Park quality and chronic disease: A city-level analysis by Lauren S. Pongetti, OTR/L, Fazlay S. Faruque, PhD, Benjamin H. Walker, PhD

“…This study investigates the relationship between ParkScore, a composite measure of park quality, and the prevalence of eight chronic diseases across 93 of the most populated U.S. cities from 2017 to 2019. …”
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Loneliness, social isolation and psychiatric disorders: insights from the National Mental Health Survey in Korea by Eun Jung Kim, Ji Hyun An, Jin Young Jung, Bong Jin Hahm, Jin Pyo Hong

“…Loneliness and social isolation were assessed using the Loneliness and Social Isolation Scale, whereas psychiatric disorders were evaluated using the Korean version of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Multivariate logistic regressions were performed after adjustment for sociodemographic variables. …”
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High-dependency unit care after carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic stenosis by Beatriz Guimarães, Andreia Coelho, Marina Dias-Neto, Ricardo Castro-Ferreira, João Peixoto, Luís Fernandes, Roberto Boal, Marta Machado, Francisco Basílio, Patrícia Carvalho, Armando Mansilha, Alexandra Canedo

“…METHODS: To identify patients needing HDU stay, a composite outcome (CO) was created, including cardiac events, neurologic deterioration, postoperative aminergic/ventilatory support, and prolonged use of intravenous (IV) BP control therapy. …”
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Contribution of entropy analysis on three-dimensional Prandtl model under Hall and ion slip effects with generalized mass and heat fluxes via OHAM by Sana Akbar, Muhammad Sohail, Syed Tehseen Abbas, Abha Singh

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The mediation effect of multiple gestations on the association between in vitro fertilisation and severe maternal morbidities: a retrospective cohort study by Xin Sun, Jing Zhang, Jing Tan, Ya-Na Qi, Wen Wang, Gui-Ting Zhang, Kang Zou, Xing-Hui Liu

“…Model 1, without including the variable of multiple gestations, showed that IVF was associated with higher risk of SMM (adjusted OR (aOR) 1.54, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.29). …”
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Suicidal ideation, attempt and associated factors among adult cancer patients at Jimma University Medical Center, Jimma, Ethiopia, 2023 by Kunuya Kunno, Asmare Belete, Tamrat Anbesaw, Monenus Teshome, Shimelis Girma Kassaye, Badiru Dawud, Zelalem Birhan

“…Suicidal ideation and attempts were assessed by the Composite International Diagnostic Interview Module. …”
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5-Item Modified Frailty Index Score is Associated with Increased Postoperative Complications Following Ankle Fracture ORIF by Ronit Kulkarni BS, Alexander S. Guareshi BS, Nikhil Vallabhaneni BA, Joshua L. Morningstar BS, Daniel J. Scott MBA, MD, Christopher E. Gross MD

“…Patients were stratified into groups based on preoperative mFI-5 scores, which incorporate the presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, congestive heart failure, non-independent functional status, and diabetes into a composite risk index. Demographics, hospital length of stay (LOS), and 30-day complication, surgical site infection (SSI), Clavien-Dindo grade IV (CDIV) complication, readmission, reoperation, and mortality rates were compared between groups. …”
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Investigating the relationship between thought interference, somatic passivity and outcomes in patients with psychosis: a natural language processing approach using a clinical reco... by Robert Stewart, Anna Kolliakou, Jyoti Sanyal, Rashmi Patel, Thibault Thierry Magrangeas

“…Objectives We aimed to apply natural language processing algorithms in routine healthcare records to identify reported somatic passivity (external control of sensations, actions and impulses) and thought interference symptoms (thought broadcasting, insertion, withdrawal), first-rank symptoms traditionally central to diagnosing schizophrenia, and determine associations with prognosis by analysing routine outcomes.Design Four algorithms were developed on deidentified mental healthcare data and applied to ascertain recorded symptoms over the 3 months following first presentation to a mental healthcare provider in a cohort of patients with a primary schizophreniform disorder (ICD-10 F20-F29) diagnosis.Setting and participants From the electronic health records of a large secondary mental healthcare provider in south London, 9323 patients were ascertained from 2007 to the data extraction date (25 February 2020).Outcomes The primary binary dependent variable for logistic regression analyses was any negative outcome (Mental Health Act section, >2 antipsychotics prescribed, >22 days spent in crisis care) over the subsequent 2 years.Results Final adjusted models indicated significant associations of this composite outcome with baseline somatic passivity (prevalence 4.9%; adjusted OR 1.61, 95% CI 1.37 to 1.88), thought insertion (10.7%; 1.24, 95% CI 1.15 to 1.55) and thought withdrawal (4.9%; 1.36, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.69), but not independently with thought broadcast (10.3%; 1.05, 95% CI 0.91 to 1.22).Conclusions Symptoms traditionally central to the diagnosis of schizophrenia, but under-represented in current diagnostic frameworks, were thus identified as important predictors of short-term to medium-term prognosis in schizophreniform disorders.…”
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Effect of Plant Spacing on Agronomic Performance and Fodder Quality of Four Tepary Bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) Cultivars by Odireleng O. Molosiwa, Leonard B. Baleseng, Rowland Chirwa

“…A split-plot design was used with three replications, four cultivars (GK010, GK011, GK012, and Motsumi) were assigned to main plots, while subplots were three intrarow plant spacing (10 cm, 20 cm, and 30 cm). Four agronomic variables and eight chemical compositions, including in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of husk, stem, and leaf, were measured. …”
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Multiphase Reactions of Hydrocarbons Into an Air Quality Model With CAMx‐UNIPAR: Impacts of Humidity and NOx on Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation in the Southern USA by Yujin Jo, Myoseon Jang, Azad Madhu, Jiwon Choi, Jinsoo Park

“…Both UNIPAR and SOAP showed similar tendencies in SOA mass but slightly underpredicted against observations at given five ground sites. However, SOA compositions and their sensitivity to environmental variables (sunlight, humidity, NOx, and SO2) were different between two models. …”
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A systematic Mendelian randomized study of the effects of the gut microbiome and immune cells on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors by Fangsheng Chen, Yuan Zhou, Xinwen Mao, Ronggui Lin, Heguang Huang

“…This study provides evidence suggestive of a potential causal role of specific GM compositions in pNETs progression and their mediation through immune cell signatures. …”
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Effect of concentric exercise-induced fatigue on proprioception, motor control and performance of the upper limb in handball players. by Stelios Hadjisavvas, Michalis A Efstathiou, Irene-Chrysovalanto Themistocleous, Katerina Daskalaki, Paraskevi Malliou, Christoforos D Giannaki, Jeremy Lewis, Manos Stefanakis

“…Specifically, statistically significant differences were found in anteromedial (AM) (p = 0.041), superolateral (SL) reach directions (p = 0.005), composite score (p = 0.009) in the right hand and inferolateral (IL) reach direction in the left hand (p = 0.020) in the YBT-UQ. …”
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