Homogeneous Aptasensor with Electrochemical and Electrochemiluminescence Dual Detection Channels Enabled by Nanochannel-Based Probe Enrichment and DNase I Cleavage for Tumor Biomar... by Jiong Gao, Shiyue Zhang, Fengna Xi

“…The constructed aptasensor exhibited a linear EC detection range for CA125 from 0.1 U/mL to 100 ng/mL, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 91 mU/mL. …”
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Dual-Branch Deep Learning with Dynamic Stage Detection for CT Tube Life Prediction by Zhu Chen, Yuedan Liu, Zhibin Qin, Haojie Li, Siyuan Xie, Litian Fan, Qilin Liu, Jin Huang

“…The D-TCN branch captures multi-scale temporal features through multi-layer dilated convolutions, effectively handling non-linear changes in the degradation phase. Furthermore, a dynamic phase detector is applied to integrate the prediction results from both branches. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Self-efficacy Toward Pain Management Among Filipino Nurses by Gil Soriano, Charles Aaron Gil Cruz, Danielle Chloe Delos Reyes, Brian Paulo Eduardo, Genesis Matthew Gabriel, Kathyrine Calong Calong

“…Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's r correlation and backward stepwise linear regression were used to analyze the gathered data. …”
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Exploring the rumen microbial function in Angus bulls with divergent residual feed intake by Taylor Sidney, Emily Treon, Godstime Taiwo, Eugene Felton, Peixin Fan, Ibukun M. Ogunade

“…At the end of the 60-d period, rumen fluid samples were collected for bacterial DNA extraction and subsequent shotgun metagenomic sequencing. …”
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Whole-Body and Segmental Phase Angles and Cognitive Function in the Older Korean Population: Cross-Sectional Analysis by Jiaren Chen, Jong-Hwan Park, Chien-Yu Lin, Ting-Fu Lai, Du-Ri Kim, Myung-Jun Shin, Eunsoo Moon, Jung Mo Kang, Jong Won Lee, Yoon Jae Cho, Yung Liao, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee

“…Participants’ whole-body and segmental PhAs were measured using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer (BWA 2.0 Body Water Analyzer, InBody), and cognitive functions (overall and subdomains, including memory, orientation, attention and calculation, and language) were self-reported using the Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to examine these associations. …”
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DIA-TSK: A Dynamic Incremental Adaptive Takagi–Sugeno–Kang Fuzzy Classifier by Hao Chen, Chenhui Sha, Mingqing Jiao, Changbin Shao, Shang Gao, Hualong Yu, Bin Qin

“…To solve these issues, this study proposes a novel training method consisting of a single dynamic classifier—named the dynamic incremental adaptive Takagi–Sugeno–Kang fuzzy classifier (DIA-TSK)—which leverages the superior non-linear modeling capabilities and interpretability of the TSK fuzzy system. …”
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Exploring functional microbiota for uranium sequestration in Zoige uranium mine soil by Xiang Wang, Li Zhao, Xu Zhang, Yanxia Wei, Aixia Lu, Jian Zhou, Guiqiang He

“…Notably, Actinobacteria was considered a biomarker for distinguishing soils with high uranium by linear discriminant analysis effect size. Meanwhile, the correlation analysis demonstrated that Firmicutes and Cyanobacteria were significantly and positively associated with uranium in soil samples, with the correlation coefficients being 0.8601 and 0.7832, respectively. …”
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The Association Between Internet Use and Co-occurring Health Care Needs: Cross-Sectional Study in China by Yiqing Xing, Xuejiao Liu, Liang Zhang, Ruibo He

“…MethodsData were obtained from the “Survey on Chinese Residents’ Health Services Needs in the New Era,” conducted from July to August 2018, yielding a sample of 12,513 individuals. An association rule learning algorithm was used to analyze the characteristics of co-occurring health care needs among Chinese residents, while a generalized linear model was used to examine the relationship between internet use frequency and co-occurring health care needs. …”
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Relationship between lipid levels, TyG, TyG-BMI index and hypertension in Tibetan population in Tibet, China based on restricted cubic spline model by Yufei Zhang, Pingcuo Gesang, Yaxi Zhou, Kangzhi Ding, Yang Wan, Hai Xiong

“…The prevalence risk of HTN gradually increased with elevated levels of LDL-C, TC, TyG, and TyG-BMI (P trend < 0.001). (4) The results of restricted cubic spline analysis showed a nonlinear dose–response relationship between LDL-C, TC, and TyG-BMI and the risk of developing HTN (P < 0.001, P Nonlinear  < 0.05), and a linear dose–response relationship between TyG and the risk of developing HTN (P < 0.001, P Nonlinear > 0.05). …”
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Mediating Effect of Illness Perception on the Relationship Between Perceived Family Function and Sleep Quality Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation by Xiaoqing Lu, Zifen An, Yuying Xu, Xi Zhang, Pei Fang, Yaping Lu, Zhongxiang Cai, Liping Yu

“…Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t‐tests, one‐way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. …”
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Remote sensing and field-based estimation of aboveground biomass of plantation forests: Kofale, South East Ethiopia by Abdi Gudisa, Habitamu Taddese, Jatani Garbole

“…From the remotely sensed data, 24 independent variables were analyzed to identify the best predictors for aboveground biomass (AGB) estimation. Multi-linear regression with a stepwise selection method was employed to refine the predictor variables, adjusting forward selection (prem = 0.05) and backward elimination (penter = 0.1). …”
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Gut microbiome alterations and hepatic encephalopathy post-TIPS in liver cirrhosis patients by Shengpeng Li, Zhengguo Xu, Hua Diao, An Zhou, Dianji Tu, Sumin Wang, Yunxuan Feng, Xiaojie Feng, Yi Lai, Shiming Yang, Bo Tang

“…Methods In this study, stool samples from 67 patients were collected preoperatively and 1 month postoperatively and metagenomic sequencing was performed to assess the composition of the gut microbiota. …”
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Safety study of leucoreduced allogeneic pooled freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma in healthy equine joints by Sarah Kooy, Jemma Constant, Robert Cole, Lindsey Boone

“…Data was analyzed using linear mixed models with significance set at p &lt; 0.05.ResultsThere were no differences between groups for joint swelling (p = 0.40), joint circumference (p = 0.55), heat scores (p = 0.09), or passive flexion (p = 0.70) following intra-articular injections. …”
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Pulmonary regional blood flow: validation of low-dose two-volume dynamic CT perfusion imaging in a swine model by Yixiao Zhao, Nile Luu, Logan Hubbard, Shant Malkasian, Sabee Molloi

“…Multivolume CT perfusion included 15–20 volume scans for blood flow measurement. Paired sample t-test, linear regression, and Bland–Altman analysis compared both global and regional two-volume perfusion measurements to the reference standard. …”
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Development and characterization of electrospun chitosan-chitin-PVA nanofiber: exploring structural integrity, crystallinity, and thermal stability for advanced applications by Carlos M. Cruz-Segundo, Salomon R. Vasquez-Garcia, Nelly Flores-Ramirez, Raymundo Sanchez-Orozco, Hamdy A. Abdel-Gawwad, Arlette A. Santiago, J. Vargas

“…Abstract Chitosan (CS), a linear polysaccharide derived from chitin (Ch), is known for its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and high chemical resistance, making it suitable for environmental and biomedical applications. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on growth determinants in premature neonates: observational study in a secondary health service in Carapicuíba, São Paulo (2020–2023) by Vanessa Marques Leite Martha, Deborah Cristina Landi Masquio, Luiz Silva dos Santos, Julia Marques Leite Martha, Pedro Marques Leite Martha, Guido de Paula Colares Neto

“…., USA).ResultThe study analyzed a sample of 302 newborns, predominantly male (51.7%) and classified as moderately preterm (47.4%), with an average gestational age of 32.4 ± 2.8 weeks. …”
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Dynamics of absorption properties of CDOM and its composition in Likas estuary, North Borneo, Malaysia by Saiyidah Munirah Mohd-Shazali, Jafar-Sidik Madihah, Nurzaliah Ali, Chen Cheng-Ann, Robert J.W. Brewin, Md. Suffian Idris, P. Purba Noir

“…Thus, S300-600 indicates a linear relationship between aCDOM(440), which unconventional results in coastal water. …”
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Maternal urinary levels of PAH metabolites, umbilical cord blood telomere length and anthropometric indices in newborns by Xiang Li, Xiaofeng Yu, Xin Lian, Longdan Kang, Lei Yang, Fang Ba

“…We employed multiple linear regression (MLR), generalized quantile g-computation (g-comp), Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR), and mediation analysis to comprehensively assess the associations between PAH exposure and umbilical TL and neonatal outcomes. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of seasonal influenza vaccination in healthcare workers, Honduras. by Zachary J Madewell, Rafael Chacón-Fuentes, Jorge Jara, Homer Mejía-Santos, Ida-Berenice Molina, Juan Pablo Alvis-Estrada, Maria-Renee Ortiz, Rosa Coello-Licona, Belinda Montejo

“…We used principal components factor analysis to create knowledge and attitude scores. We used linear regression to analyze associations between demographics and sources of information about the influenza vaccine, and knowledge and attitude scores. …”
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Aging and liver health: liver chemistries and associated factors in community-dwelling older adults by Farah Safdar Husain, Siew Ling Tey, Dieu Thi Thu Huynh, Jeffery Oliver, Geraldine Baggs, Choon How How, Wai Leng Chow, Magdalin Cheong, Tar Choon Aw, Samuel Teong Huang Chew, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…Analysis of variance and multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the desired associations. …”
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