Analysis of the predictive value of the prostate-specific antigen-to-neutrophil ratio for the diagnosis of prostate cancer by Yuxuan Chen, Haisheng Yan, Yaoqin Xu, Kexin Chen, Runqin Yang, Jiali Yang, Ruian Zhu, Rui Lin, Jiang Wang, Jie Liu, Pingsheng Gao, Lei Pang, Lexin Wang

“…Methods Patients were grouped in three different divisions of PSA 4–10 ng/ml, 10–20 ng/ml, > 20 ng/ml, We grouped the patients and compared the test data such as age, PSA, PSA-density (PSAD), and prostate-specific antigen-to-neutrophil ratio (PNR) between the two groups of patients who had puncture results of prostate cancer and non-prostate cancer at the same time using Log regression test to verify the diagnostic value of PNR. …”
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Improvement of engineering properties and environmental impact of fired clay bricks utilizing industry sludge waste by Amir Detho, Aeslina Abdul Kadir, Ahmad Shayuti, Bin Abdul Rahim, Nejib Ghazouani, Abdelkader Mabrouk, Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Hesham Hussein Rassem

“…Initial rate of suction tests shows values below 5 g/mm², indicating optimal water absorption characteristics. …”
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Explaining the Unexplained: Examining the Predictive Value of Semen Parameters, Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Metal Levels in Unexplained Infertility by Navdeep Kaur Ghuman, Kamla Kant Shukla, Srividhya Nandagopal, Sunil Raikar, Shailendra Kumar, Priyanka Kathuria, Dinesh Choudhary, Poonam Elhence, Pratibha Singh

“…Statistical Analysis Used: Chi-square test, Student’s t-test, sensitivity and specificity analysis, binomial logistic regression analysis. …”
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Level of Stress and Coping Strategies among Introvert and Extrovert Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing, Delhi and NCR by Shilpa Sharma, M. Jibanlata Devi, Arshi Anjum Khan

“…Whereas, 44% of introvert Nursing students adopted emotion-focused coping strategies, 40.5% adopted problem-focused coping strategies and 15.5% adopted avoidant coping strategies. The t-test value=3.102 (<0.01) for stress and coping strategies among introvert Nursing students and t-test value=3.856 (P<0.01) for stress and coping strategies among extrovert Nursing students. …”
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TepiSense: A Social Computing-Based Real-Time Epidemic Surveillance System Using Artificial Intelligence by Bilal Tahir, Muhammad Amir Mehmood

“…Furthermore, we compute the correlation of signals generated by our system with real-world cases to test the efficacy on COVID19 disease. We notice that real-world cases have a correlation of 0.58-0.63 with the indication category tweets. …”
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Gastric Polyps and Atrophic Gastritis by I. Yu. Kolesnikova, A. S. Novikova

“…All patients had 24-h gastric pH-metry, control of the pepsinogen I, II and gastrin-17 levels, in addition to a general clinical, endoscopic, histological examination and testing for Helicobacter pylori.Results. GP patients had benign manifestations prevailed with epigastric heaviness and overflow, and a scarce history of H. pylori testing at no control of rendered eradication therapy. …”
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The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Enhancing IVF Success in Women With Ovarian Insufficiency: A Cohort Study by Zahra Mohammad Alipour, Farahnazsadat Ahmadi, Sina Mohajernoei, Roghaye Gharaei, Nazanin Hojjati, Elham Shirali, Firouzeh Akbari Asbagh

“…Statistical analysis utilized descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and t-tests to compare outcomes between groups. …”
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Intracapsular and extracapsular fracture types and inpatient mortality in failed hemiarthroplasty by Kürşat Tuğrul Okur, Koray Özdemir, Ahmet Yesevi Sarıaslan, Fırat Ozan

“…Statistical analyses included t tests, chi-square tests and logistic regression, with significance set at p < 0.05. …”
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Variación espacial y estacional de metales y compuestos orgánicos en los sedimentos costeros del Golfo de Arauco by Cristian Chandia, Marco Salamanca, Aldo Hernández, Luis Bermedo, Eduardo Hernández-Miranda, Oscar Inostroza-Michael

“…Estas zonas presentaron un dominio de arenas finas a muy finas e índices de Igeo y PLI que clasifican estos sedimentos como alterados, lo que sugiere que las emisiones antropogénicas liberadas tienden a acumularse próximas a las fuentes de origen. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of Acute Respiratory Infections in children under five in rural mysuru: insights from a cross-sectional study by Nayanabhai Shabad, Anchu R Nath, Manirsha P V

“…Descriptive statistics like frequency and percentages were used and inferential statistics like the Chi-square test and Fisher’s Exact test were used to find the factors associated with ARIs. …”
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Using new control strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the hybrid power system based on the battery storage system by Karima Boutaghane, Habib Benbouhenni, Nedjoua Bennecib, Ilhami Colak, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Saad F. Al-Gahtani

“…The HES was realized using MATLAB, where the competence is tested under different work scenarios. The results showed excellent efficacy of the designed control and were compared with conventional control. …”
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Scoping review: relationship between glucose tolerance and pulmonary decline in cystic fibrosis by Raina Tomoda, Deborah Jane Holmes-Walker

“…Studies that assessed glucose levels from glucose tolerance test (GTT) and/or CGM and their relationship to %FEV1 and FVC were included. …”
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Determinants of burnout syndrome among undergraduate nursing students in Poland: a cross-sectional study by Katarzyna Szwamel, Wiesława Kowalska, Ewa Mazur, Anna Janus, Iwona Bonikowska, Justyna Jasik-Pyzdrowska

“…We recommended carrying out regular screening tests for burnout, insomnia, anxiety, stress, and depression (e.g., once a year) among students. …”
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Evaluation of different surface treatment methods on shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets on demineralized enamel. by Nazly Adeeb Yahya, Zana Qadir Omar

“…Shear bond strength(SBS) was evaluated by means of a universal testing machine, and Stereomicroscope was used to determine (ARI) at x20 magnification. …”
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Prevalence of adherence and its impact on quality of life in oral anticoagulant users in Egypt: A cross-sectional study from two Egyptian university hospitals by Mohamed Terra, Amro Badr, Mohamed Baklola, Ibrahim Hegazy, Muhammed Elmanzlawey, Islam Elrakhawy, Ahmed Muhammed

“…Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, Student’s t-tests, and multivariate logistic regression. …”
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Introducing 3D printed models of fractures in osteology learning improves clinical reasoning skills among first-year medical students: a pilot study by Abhishek Agarwal, Anne D Souza, B. Jyostna, Ashwija Shetty, Nandini Bhat

“…At the end of the second session, students were evaluated for their clinical reasoning ability using a case-based MCQ test (maximum score 5). The scores were compared between the two groups using an unpaired t-test. …”
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Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and seizure control in children with nodding syndrome; a cross-sectional study by Charles R J C Newton, Albert Ningwa, Kevin Marsh, Richard Idro, Rodney Ogwang, Ronald Anguzu, Pamela Akun, Edward Kayongo

“…All had standardised testing including documentation of the number of seizures in the past month, a rapid malaria test and if positive, the peripheral blood parasite density.Outcomes The primary outcome was the number of seizures in the past month (30 days).Results A total of 164/240 (68%) had malaria. …”
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COVID-19 in patients with severe mental illness: An analysis of in-patients at a psychiatric hospital in Cape Town by Haseena B. Sablay, Qhama Z. Cossie, Deirdre I. Pieterse

“…Results: A total of 254 participants tested positive for SARS-COV-2. The sample comprised 75% (n = 191) males with a mean age of 35.7 years. …”
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Effectiveness of Health Management Information System in Selected Sub-Counties of Ryakarimira Town Council and Rubaya Sub-County. by Ayebare, Esther Loy

“…The results indicated the availability of various tools for HMIS consolidation, categorized as tools for routine laboratory testing and referrals, equipment and logistics management, biosafety and biosecurity, microbiology and AMR surveillance, and periodic reporting. …”
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Self-Care Practices and the Associated Socio-Demographic Variables of Persons With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2dm) in Southeast, Nigeria. by Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ani, Kenneth Umezulike, Onuora, Ethel Ogoemeka, Nwokike, Mathew, Turyasingura, Jane Byabagambi, Munezero, Tamu JohnBosco, Mfitumukiza1, Valence, Nwankwo, Mercy Chinenye, Tumusiime, Alex

“…Whereas the proportion of participants with poor self-care behavior was very high in foot care (75.1%) and fairly high in both self-blood sugar testing (37.7%) and exercise (37.2%) domains. Only 7.9% practiced 3-monthly laboratory blood glucose testing while 16.5% went for eye checks every 6 months. …”
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