Partner support and life satisfaction as predictors of postpartum quality of life among Iranian women by Nasim Bahrami, Mina Fathi, Nazanin Shakibi, Mark D. Griffiths, Zainab Alimoradi

“…Culturally adapted programs, including couples-based counseling and structured mental health support are recommended with special attention to employed mothers, mothers experiencing neonatal hospitalization, and those who have older spouses.…”
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Feature-Driven EnsembleX: An Advanced Ensemble Framework for Enhanced MRI Abdomen Image Classification Using Feature Refinement and Boosting Techniques by Snehal V. Laddha, Rohini S. Ochawar

“…The classification of MRI abdomen images, particularly for liver conditions, remains a complex task due to the intricate anatomy and variability of abdominal structures and the subtle imaging features that distinguish specific diagnoses. …”
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Centella asiatica Nanoparticles as Potential Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor for Cognitive Decline Therapy using Ellman's Method: An in Vitro Study by Nathania Nathania, Selvina Cindy Kusumaningrum, Reny I'tishom, Feranita Kumalasari, Ria Margiana

“…The results subsequently underwent descriptive analysis, particle distribution analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), nonparametric tests, image analysis, regression tests, multivariate analysis, and correlation tests. …”
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Response of new varieties of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to the impact of environmental factors under the conditions of the Southern Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine by М. М. Гаврилюк, П. Є. Каленич

“…Weight measurement for determining seed yield; statistical, variance and regression analysis for identifying the reliabi­lity of the experiment results. …”
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FRAILSURVEY—an mHealth App for Self-Assessment of Frailty Based on the Portuguese Version of the Groningen Frailty Indicator: Validation and Reliability Study by Luis Midao, Mafalda Duarte, Rute Sampaio, Marta Almada, Cláudia Camila Dias, Constança Paúl, Elísio Costa

“…Psychometric evaluation of the European Portuguese GFI in paper form demonstrates good reliability (internal consistency: Cronbach a value of 0.759; temporal stability: intraclass correlation coefficient=0.974) and construct validity (revealing a 4D structure explaining 56% of variance). Evaluation of the app-based European Portuguese GFI indicates good reliability (interinstrument reliability: Cohen k=0.790; temporal stability: intraclass correlation coefficient=0.800) and concurrent validity (r=0.694; P<.001). …”
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A workplace-based HIV self-testing intervention as a determinant for self-testing knowledge, beliefs, and use among unskilled workers in Wakiso Uganda by Gerald Mukisa Nsereko, Khamisi Musanje, Eron Robinah Ayesiga, Loyce Kiiza Kobusingye, Rhoda Namubiru, Moses Sempala, Christine Kiwala, Martin Mabunda Baluku

“…Data was collected via a validated structured self-administered questionnaire and analysed using the paired samples t-tests and hierarchical multiple regression analysis in SPSS v27. …”
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Investigating the Relationship between the Use of Global Mass Media and Social Cohesion among Citizens of Borazjan City by Bahador Sadeghi, Gholamreza Jafarinia, Habib Pasalarzadeh

“…Furthermore, the results of the structural equation model indicated that the use of global mass media had a negative impact on social cohesion (-0.53) and accounted for 0.28 of the variances in the social cohesion variable. …”
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The dental anxiety scale (DAS) – psychometric properties and longitudinal findings among middle-aged adults by David Bantel, Witold X. Chmielewski, Elmar Brähler, Yve Stöbel-Richter, Markus Zenger, Katharina Marilena Weil, Hendrik Berth

“…PCA revealed a stable one-factor structure (2013/2014: 82.25%, 2019/2020: 82.86% explained variance). …”
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Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of a Traditional Chinese Version of the Family Caregiver Medication Administration Hassle Scale by Ku TL, Wu SY, Chie WC, Huang YM

“…The EFA identified four key factors: information seeking and sharing, scheduling logistics, medication filling and prescription management, and safety issues, accounting for 59.57% of the total variance. Qualitative findings supported the factor structure identified and further highlighted care coordination among caregivers as an additional challenge.Conclusion: The FCMAHS-TC is a valid and reliable tool for healthcare professionals in Taiwan to assess the challenges and stress associated with medication administration among family caregivers. …”
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Family support and its determinants among older patients with chronic diseases in Guangzhou communities: a mixed-methods study by Yingxian Yu, Lulin Yan, Mi Yao, Guoqiang Sun, Lin Xu, Hao Tang

“…Data were collected between December 2021 and December 2022 using the Personal Information Form, the Family Caregiving Index, the Family Support Scale, and the Semi-Structured Interview Form. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple linear regression analyses were used for quantitative data analysis. …”
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A bayesian network model for neurocognitive disorders digital screening in Chinese population: development and validation study by Yifan Yu, Shuaijie Zhang, Hongkai Li, Fuzhong Xue

“…Gender and the top 30 variables with the highest coefficient of determination () in explaining the variance in NCD status were retained for model construction. …”
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The Effect of Sputtering Parameters on the Film Properties of Molybdenum Back Contact for CIGS Solar Cells by Peng-cheng Huang, Chia-ho Huang, Mao-yong Lin, Chia-ying Chou, Chun-yao Hsu, Chin-guo Kuo

“…A Taguchi method with an L9 orthogonal array, the signal-to-noise ratio, and an analysis of variances is used to determine the performance characteristics of the coating operation. …”
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Early nasal microbiota and subsequent respiratory tract infections in infants with cystic fibrosis by Ruth Steinberg, Nadja Mostacci, Elisabeth Kieninger, Bettina Frauchiger, Carmen Casaulta, Jakob Usemann, Alexander Moeller, Daniel Trachsel, Isabelle Rochat, Sylvain Blanchon, Dominik Mueller-Suter, Barbara Kern, Maura Zanolari, Urs Frey, Kathryn A. Ramsey, Markus Hilty, Philipp Latzin, Insa Korten, SCILD study group, BILD study group

“…We collected 1511 biweekly nasal swabs and analyzed the microbiota after amplifying the V3–V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene. We conducted structured weekly interviews to assess respiratory symptoms and antibiotic treatment. …”
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Tidal Impacts on Zooplankton Dynamics in a Major Ocean-Lagoon Channel: Insights from a 25-Hour Intensive Survey in the Cotonou Channel, Benin by Hervé Hotèkpo Akodogbo, Fridolin Ubald Dossou-Sognon, François Talomonwo Ouinsou, Thalasse Tchémangnihodé Avocegan, Junior Patric Kouglo, Olaègbè Victor Okpeitcha, Arnaud Assogba, Zacharie Sohou, Yves Morel, Alexis Chaigneau

“…Resilient species like <i>Synchaeta bicornis</i> persisted despite salinity changes. The tidal cycle structurally altered the zooplankton community, with abundance and diversity peaking at different phases, notably higher at high tide (15 ind L⁻¹.) …”
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Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3) for Motivation Towards Incidental Physical Activity by Daniel Reyes-Molina, Rafael Zapata-Lamana, Claudio Bustos, Javier Mella-Norambuena, Isidora Zañartu, Yasna Chávez-Castillo, Jorge Gajardo-Aguayo, Anabel Castillo-Carreño, María-Francisca Cabezas, Víctor Castillo Riquelme, Tomás Reyes-Amigo, Igor Cigarroa, Gabriela Nazar

“…Also, the convergent validity was evaluated using the average variance extracted, the discriminant validity using composite reliability, and the internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha (α) and McDonald’s omega (ω) coefficients. …”
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Quality of Care of Adult Patients With Allergic Diseases in Urban, Rural, and Remote Primary Care Sites in the Philippines by Carol Stephanie C. Tan-Lim, Robbi Miguel G. Falcon, Jeremiah F. Feliciano, Michael B. Fong MD, Mark Anthony U. Javelosa, Leonila F. Dans, Iris Thiele C. Isip-Tan, Josephine T. Sanchez, Mia P. Rey, Antonio Miguel L. Dans

“…Data of adult patients with allergic diseases was extracted from the 3 EHR systems operating across the participating sites using standardized Structured Query Language queries across the 3 systems. …”
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Remote-sensing-based forest canopy height mapping: some models are useful, but might they provide us with even more insights when combined? by N. Besic, N. Picard, C. Vega, J.-D. Bontemps, L. Hertzog, J.-P. Renaud, J.-P. Renaud, F. Fogel, M. Schwartz, A. Pellissier-Tanon, G. Destouet, F. Mortier, F. Mortier, M. Planells-Rodriguez, P. Ciais

“…We also present the respective inter-model and intra-model variance estimations, enabling us to grasp where the employed models have comparable contributions but contrasting predictions. …”
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Local adaptation, genetic diversity and key environmental interactions in a collection of novel red clover germplasm by A. D. Heslop, A. D. Heslop, Sai K. Arojju, Rainer W. Hofmann, John L. Ford, M. Zulfi Z. Jahufer, Anna C. Larking, Rachael Ashby, Charles A. Hefer, Ken G. Dodds, A. Saei, Jessica O’Connor, Andrew G. Griffiths

“…We found that the genetic structure of the 92 populations was highly influenced by country of origin. …”
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Development and preliminary validation of a Chinese Physical Activity Parenting Practices Scale (3–6 years) by Ren Na, Ying Liang, Haiyue Zhang, Zhe Yang, Nan Li, Wei Zhang, Han Tang, Weiliang Ye, Linyuan Zhang, Xun Jiang, Lei Shang

“…After two rounds of item screening of the pretest scale using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and analysis of variance, we deleted 30 items. We ultimately developed a formal version of the Chinese Physical Activity Parenting Practices Scale (CPAPPS) using the remaining 30 items. …”
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The evolution of sprinting performance: Technological and regulatory influences from 1976 to 2024 by Dariusz Tadeusz SKALSKI, Magdalena PROŃCZUK, Kinga ŁOSIŃSKA, Ewelina LULIŃSKA, Joanna MOTOWIDŁO, Petr STASTNY, Adam MASZCZYK, Grzegorz TRYBEK

“…Materials and methods: Utilizing a comprehensive dataset from international athletics federations, this research applies time series analysis, regression modeling, and variance testing to assess trends, gender disparities, and performance variability. …”
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