Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for extensive abdominal aortic calcification in hypertensive patients aged 40 and above: a cross-sectional study based on the... by Shanbing Hou, Ying Jiang, Fangfang Zhao, Zixuan Wei, Tingting Wang, Jing Chen, Min Dou, Lixiang Zhang

“…Methods This study extracted data from the 2013–2014 NHANES database, including 1,564 middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients who met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Synthesis and swelling behavior of highly adsorbent hydrogel for the removal of brilliant green from an aqueous solution: Thermodynamic, kinetic, and isotherm models by Aseel M. Aljeboree, Ayad F. Alkaim, Shaymaa Abed Hussein, Mohammed Abed Jawad, Ishraq Hasan, Shahad Abdulhadi Khuder

“…Freundlich isotherm models and pseudo-second order kinetic models were found to be best in fitting the isotherm and kinetics data. Thermodynamic parameters show that the adsorption of BG dye onto nanocomposite (ΔG < 0) is spontaneous and (ΔH < 0) is endothermic. …”
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Effects of gender equality and social costs of failure on early-stage entrepreneurship activity by Sharon Alicia Simmons, Chong Kyoon Lee, Susan Young, Lois Shelton, MaQueba Massey

“…To capture individual and country-level variables, we constructed a unique dataset that combines data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), European Flash Barometer (EUFB), World Bank Development Indicator (WDI), World Bank Doing Business Report (WBDB) and World Economic Forum (WEF). …”
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Effect of teleradiology on patient waiting time and service satisfaction in public hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study by Araya Mesfin Nigatu, Tesfahun Melese Yilma, Lemma Derseh Gezie, Yonathan Gebrewold, Monika Knudsen Gullslett, Shegaw Anagaw Mengiste, Binyam Tilahun

“…Furthermore, satisfaction was assessed using a 31-item, 5-point Likert scale. The statistical analysis was done using Stata version 17 software. …”
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Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Biochemical Markers of Infectious Complications of High-Dose Therapy with Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Malignant Lymphop... by VO Sarzhevskii, YuN Dubinina, VYa Mel’nichenko

“…Conclusion. The preliminary data showed that PSP is the most sensitive marker of infectious complications in patients with lymphoproliferative diseases after auto-HSCT.…”
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Research on the Flavor and Physicochemical Characteristics of Yogurt Fermented by Different Starter Cultures by Xulong CHANG, Qingxia ZHOU, Wencong MA, Zhenming ZHAN, Xinxin YAO, Aimei ZHOU

“…Principal component analysis of the electronic nose data clearly distinguished the flavors of the yogurts fermented with the 900 and 558 starter cultures, showing significant differences from the other samples. …”
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Female genital schistosomiasis in Ghana: An exploration of knowledge, attitudes, and practice among women of reproductive age by Comfort D. Tetteh, Alfred K. Manyeh, Jabulani R. Ncayiyana, Themba G. Ginindza

“…Methods: The study surveyed 856 women of reproductive age and conducted focused group discussions with 88 opinion leaders, adolescent girls, and women of reproductive age in 20 communities along the Volta Lake. A descriptive analysis, Chi-square test, and inferential statistics were employed on the survey data using STATA SE-18, while thematic analysis was used for the qualitative content using NVivo 20. …”
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Features of Structured, One-to-One Videoconference Interventions That Actively Engage People in the Management of Their Chronic Conditions: Scoping Review by Yu-Ting Chen, Michelle Lehman, Toni Van Denend, Jacqueline Kish, Yue Wu, Katharine Preissner, Matthew Plow, Tanya L Packer

“…Studies reporting assessment or routine care were excluded. Extracted text data were analyzed using thematic analysis and published taxonomies. …”
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The Impact of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment on US Industry by Baghirzade Manaf, Deniss Djakons, Daria Bilokon

“…Drawing on institutional perspectives and theoretical models such as the OLI paradigm, internalization theory, and the investment development path, the article highlights that foreign direct investment (FDI) is driven by a mix of resource-, market-, efficiency-, and asset-seeking motives, often overlapping in practice. …”
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First-in-human phase 1 study of the ICOS agonist feladilimab on patients with advanced solid tumors by David Turner, Antoine Italiano, Victor Moreno, Steven Hirschfeld, Juan Martin-Liberal, Michele Maio, Todd M Bauer, Christophe Le Tourneau, Danny Rischin, Catherine Ellis, Eric Angevin, Aaron Hansen, Helen Zhou, Ivan Diaz-Padilla, Frans Opdam, Sapna Yadavilli, Marc Ballas

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Comparison of four MRI diffusion models to differentiate benign from metastatic retropharyngeal lymph nodes by Jun Liu, Li Hua, Fei Wang, Ming Chen, Yinan Sun, Zhi Hu, Luqing Shu, Andong He, Mengxiao Liu, Qing Yang, Juan Zhu, Yinfeng Qian

“…Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the best diffusion indicator for classification and to develop a multiparameter model combining morphological features. …”
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Risk factors for rifampicin-susceptible and isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nanjing by Jing Guo, Xuebing Feng, Jialei Pang, Wenchao Li, Min Cai, Zhiyun Cao, Feishen Lin, Xia Zhang

“…Hierarchical logistic regression was employed for multivariate analysis to identify variables associated with Hr-TB in patients with T2DM. …”
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Suicide among youth and young adults in Canada: bereaved parents’ perspectives on the systems of care by Toula Kourgiantakis, Deborah Cooper, David Cooper, Shelley Craig, Eunjung Lee, Jori Jones, Carrie K. Y. Lau, Romy-Naïma Tousignant, Jonathan B. Singer, Marjorie Johnstone, Juveria Zaheer

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Seventeen participants took part in the study, including 12 mothers and five fathers. …”
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ADL and Cognitive Function in Chinese Elderly: Mediating Role of Social Participation and Moderating Role of Intergenerational Support by Li W, Xin D, Feng X, Li Y, Zhu W, Xu J, Yin S

“…Thus, a moderated mediation model was developed.Conclusion: ADL can affect cognitive function directly or indirectly through social participation in elderly. …”
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Enhancing public health surveillance: SARIMAX model incorporating Baidu search index for HCV prediction in China by Huan Ning, Yingji Lan, Qianqian Huang, Tingyan Luo, Jing Yang, Jie Zhou, Zhuoxin Li, Ping Cui, Hao Liang, Jiegang Huang

“…Identify keywords highly correlated with HCV using Spearman rank correlation and time series cross-correlation analysis to construct a comprehensive search index. …”
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Pathways for Identifying Problems in Nursing Quality on-Site Supervision: A Descriptive Qualitative Study by Zhang X, Zhang Y, Bian M, Li X, Yue Z, Zhang C

“…Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data and extract themes.Results: Three views and six ways of problem identification were crystallized: three views were direct access, comparison discovery, and deep excavation; and six ways were listening, looking, asking, checking, visiting, and tracking. …”
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Reliability of the electronic patient reported outcome measures for assessing xerostomia, dysphagia and quality of life in Spanish patients with head and neck cancer: a randomised... by Mario Lozano-Lozano, Maria Lopez-Garzon, Paula Cuadrado-Guerrero, Paula Postigo-Martin, Carolina Fernández-Lao, Isabel Tovar-Martín, Noelia Galiano-Castillo

“…Analysis over time exhibited from good to excellent (0.81–0.93) test–retest stability for the majority of outcome measures. …”
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Biological and Molecular Characterization of Moroccan Isolates of <i>Spiroplasma citri</i> by Tourya Sagouti, Ikram Legrifi, Naima Rhallabi, Zineb Belabess, Moussa El Jarroudi, Said Amiri, Essaid Ait Barka, Abdessalem Tahiri, Rachid Lahlali

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Mycochemistry, antioxidant, anticancer activity, and molecular docking of compounds of F12 of ethyl acetate extract of Astraeus asiaticus with BcL2 and Caspase 3 by Swapan Kumar Ghosh, Koushik Pandey, Madhuparna Ghosh, Pradip Kumar Sur

“…The fruit body of edible and tasty Astraeus asiaticus mushroom was extracted in ethyl acetate solvent (EA) and quantitative analysis revealed that it contained a significant amount of total phenols, flavonoids, and ascorbic acids. …”
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External reference pricing for medicines in Ukraine: latest trends by L. I. Kucherenko, I. V. Nizhenkovska, N. V. Sholoiko, L. O. Hala, N. O. Datsiuk

“…Collecting, disseminating, and exchanging data on drug prices is crucial to support transparency in pricing and its control. …”
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