The relationship between smoking and recurrent aphthous stomatitis: A Mendelian randomization study by Yujiao Hu, Cheng Chen, Fei Yu, Jin Zhang, Hui Zeng

“…We employed Mendelian randomization (MR) to clarify the potential causal association between smoking and the risk of developing RAS. Methods We utilized genome-wide association study (GWAS) sequencing data related to smoking from the Finnish database as instrumental variables (IVs) and GWAS data for RAS from the UK Biobank (UKB) as the outcome to perform a two-sample MR analysis. …”
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UDP-Glucose Ceramide Glucosyltransferase Inhibition, Immune Cell Mediation, and Endometriosis Risk: A Mendelian Randomization Study by Xue L, Zhang R, Chen J, Ge X, Chen J

“…Therefore, in this study, we performed a two-sample, two-step Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis modeling genetic variation of UGCG inhibitors to investigate the causal relationship between genetically determined UGCG inhibition, EM, and mediation of immune cells.Methods: Two-sample MR was conducted using genome-wide association study data on UGCG inhibition and EM. …”
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Quality of Life of Long-Term Hemodialysis Patients by A. E. Khrulev, E. S. Kudryavtseva, P. A. Egorova, A. D. Rodionova, S. N. Sorokoumova, O. V. Suvorova

“…Multiple regression analysis established inverse relationship between the patient’s physical health component (PH) and age (rs=-0.317, P<0.05).Conclusion. …”
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The relation of vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 by O.I. Smiyan, K.O. Holiuk, O.H. Vasylyeva, Yu.A. Manko

“…Given the role of vitamin D in many parts of the immune response; inverse relationship between its level in the population and morbidity for acute respiratory diseases and, in particular, for COVID‑19; meta-analysis data on the effectiveness of vitamin D supplements in the prevention of acute respiratory diseases; high rates of vitamin D deficiency in some areas, it may be recommended to use supplements of this vitamin for prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19, although additional randomized clinical trials and meta-analyses are needed. …”
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Metabolic syndrome and cancer risk: A bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study by Qian Wang, Jia Li, Hao Qiao, Yuelang Zhang, Ying Xu, Rui Chen, Kaishunzi Liu, Shuqun Zhang, Guihua Zhuang

“…This study aimed to explore the potential causal associations between MetS and 50 types of cancer (including the main cancer subtypes) using bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. Methods: Genome-wide association study (GWAS) data were downloaded from the IEU-GWAS database and CNCR-CTGLAB. …”
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Genetically predicted plasma metabolites mediate the causal relationship between gut microbiota and osteosarcoma by Xiuyu Qin, Zhuming Fan, Shaopeng Qiao, Jian Li, Jia Lv

“…Abstract Previous research has demonstrated a close connection between the development of osteosarcoma (OS) and variations in the abundance of specific gut microbiota (GM). …”
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The forecasting of operating results of fish processing enterprises: problems and methodological approaches to their solving by O. А. Shikhova, M. N. Selina, V. M. Selin

“…The indexes of the operating results of the group of companies “Art-fish” of Vologda city served as the primary data. They were taken from the bases of the mentioned enterprises. …”
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Exploring the connection: Personality traits and performance expectancy in online training for science teachers by Shan Cao, Naveed Saif, Abdullah Muzil Alharbi, Mona Muzil Alharbi, Irfan Ullah Khan

“…Data was analyzed through SEM approach via measurement and structural model analysis. …”
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The causal relationships between gut microbiota and venous thromboembolism: a Mendelian randomization study by Pin Huang, Ying Xiao, Ye He

“…Methods The causative links between VTE and 211 gut microbiota at phylum, class, order, family and genus level were separately investigated using two-sample Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis. Firstly, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) locus-wide significantly (P < 1.0 × 10− 5) related with gut microbiome abundance were extracted from large genome-wide analysis (GWAS) meta-analysis summary data. …”
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An accurate analytical model and application method for squirt flow in anisotropic fractured rocks by Yiwei Chen, Pingchuan Dong, Youheng Zhang

“…We use the dual crack model for inverse determination of multiple microcrack structures from pressure experimental data by applying the squirt flow model to each set of microcracks, and finally obtaining the attenuation and velocity dispersion in the rock. …”
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Mediation role of body mass index in the relationship between food-specific serum immunoglobulin G reactivity and colorectal adenomas in a Chinese population: a cross-sectional stu... by Guanchao Sun, Xiaona Ma, Shiping Xu, Binbin Su, Qianqian Chen, Xiaoyu Dong, Lihui Wang, Jun Wan, Hui Shi

“…Interaction effects were explored through subgroup analysis. We addressed missing data using multiple imputation and confirmed the robustness of our findings through sensitivity analysis. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Circulating Immune Cells on Acne Using Mendelian Randomization by Wang X, Guan S, Xia Z, Zhang X, Bai Y, Li Q, Li H, Yang R

“…This study aimed to elucidate the causal links between various immune cell phenotypes and the development of acne using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis.Methods: Leveraging data of 731 immune cell traits and acne from genome-wide association studies, we conducted a bidirectional MR analysis. …”
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Investigation of immunosuppressive treatment compliance, dyspnea, anxiety, and depression levels in lung transplant recipients: online interview by Semra Bulbuloglu, Halil Ibrahim Sayim

“…Data were collected on various social media platforms via an online interview, and 65 LTx recipients were included in the sample (n = 65). …”
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Hormonal-metabolic markers and their relationships in patients with coronary heart disease after suffering from the COVID-19 coronavirus disease by S. M. Manuilov, N. S. Mykhailovska

“…Statistical data processing was carried out in accordance with modern requirements. …”
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Autonomic nervous system state, calcium channel activity and gene polymorphisms of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and β2-adrenergic receptor in patients with complicated e... by A. S. Jumagulova, A. G. Polupanov, T. A. Romanova, N. B. Cheskidova

“…Tilt-test in patients with complications of EH had shown inverse response of LF to orthostatic test. It was found hyperactivity of ATP/ADP dependent calcium channels in platelets in patients with EH during the development of LVH. …”
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LncRNA interactomes and co-methylation in breast cancer regulation by Elena A. Filippova, Irina V Pronina, Svetlana S Lukina, Alexey M Burdennyy, Tatiana P Kazubskaya, Vitaly I Loginov, Eleonora A Braga

“…Using an RT² lncRNA PCR Array and bioinformatic analysis, we identified seven differentially expressed (DE) lncRNAs. …”
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Investigation on the Distribution of Bangana Tungting in Yuanshui Unique Fish Species National Aquatic Germplasm Resources Reserve Using Environmental DNA Technology by Lu Tian, Qianqian Wu, Li Zou, Jinxin Zhou, Chongrui Wang, Linmei Han, Zaiquan Zhang, Xing Xiang, Mingqiu Liu, Zhifeng Feng, Zhonggui Xie, Zhiqiang Liang

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Causal associations between iron levels in subcortical brain regions and psychiatric disorders: a Mendelian randomization study by Wei Du, Biqiu Tang, Senhao Liu, Wenjing Zhang, Su Lui

“…The genetic instrumental variables linked to iron levels and psychiatric disorders were derived from the genome-wide association studies data of the UK Biobank Brain Imaging and Psychiatric Genomics Consortium. …”
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Deciphering the gut microbiota’s role in diverticular disease: insights from a Mendelian randomization study by Biaohui Zheng, Dongbo Chen, Hao Zeng, Shuangming Lin

“…Summary statistics for intestinal diverticular disease were sourced from the IEU Open GWAS project, which included data from 5,193 cases and 457,740 controls. The analysis was primarily conducted using the inverse variance weighted method, with additional sensitivity analyses to assess the robustness of the findings.ResultsWith regard to the findings, 11 microbial taxa were identified as having a potential causal relationship with intestinal diverticular disease. …”
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Socio-Economic Determinants of Human Negligence in Wildfire Incidence: A Case Study from Pakistan’s Peri-Urban and Rural Areas by Umar Daraz, Štefan Bojnec, Younas Khan

“…Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) highlighted the critical roles of local governance, policy enforcement, and community engagement in mitigating wildfires. Correlation analysis indicated an inverse relationship between wildfire risk awareness and negligent behavior. …”
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