A clinical scoring system to prioritise investigation for tuberculosis among adults attending HIV clinics in South Africa. by Yasmeen Hanifa, Katherine L Fielding, Violet N Chihota, Lungiswa Adonis, Salome Charalambous, Nicola Foster, Alan Karstaedt, Kerrigan McCarthy, Mark P Nicol, Nontobeko T Ndlovu, Edina Sinanovic, Faieza Sahid, Wendy Stevens, Anna Vassall, Gavin J Churchyard, Alison D Grant

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To develop a diagnostic prediction model for TB, for symptomatic adults attending for routine HIV care, to prioritise TB investigation.…”
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Diagnostic prediction model for screening of elevated low-density and non-high-density lipoproteins in young Thai adults between 20 and 40 years of age by Phichayut Phinyo, Wuttipat Kiratipaisarl, Vithawat Surawattanasakul, Wachiranun Sirikul

“…A diagnostic prediction model may assist in screening and alleviating underdiagnosis.Objectives Development and internal validation of diagnostic prediction models on elevated LDL-C (≥160 mg/dL) and non-HDL-C (≥160 mg/dL).Methods Retrospective, single-centre, tertiary-care hospital annual health examination data from 29 March 2018 to 30 August 2023 was analysed. …”
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Using machine learning to predict the rupture risk of multiple intracranial aneurysms by Junqiang Feng, Chunyi Wang, Yu Wang, He Liu, He Liu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to develop a machine learning-based risk prediction model (RPM) for the rupture of multiple intracranial aneurysms (MIAs), addressing a critical gap in current clinical tools such as the PHASES score, which are not specifically designed for MIAs. …”
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From Waste to Roads: Improving Pavement Performance and Achieving Sustainability with Recycled Steel Slag and Low-Density Polyethylene by Syed Amir Mehmood, Muhammad Imran Khan, Sarfraz Ahmed, Rania Al-Nawasir, Rafiq M. Choudhry

“…The dynamic modulus of these samples was measured at temperatures of 4.4 °C, 21.1 °C, 37.8 °C, and 54.4 °C with frequencies of 0.1 Hz, 0.5 Hz, 1 Hz, 5 Hz, 10 Hz, and 25 Hz. Master curves were developed, and the dynamic modulus data underwent design of experiment (DOE) and computational intelligence (CI) analyses. …”
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Study of the Relationship between the Sonographic Appearance of the Ovaries in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Different PCO Phenotypes by Farideh Marmazi, Mojgan Barati, Kobra Shojaei, Elham Farhadi, Golnar Izadi

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Method of Estimating the Equivalence of Dissolution Profiles: a Modern View (Review) by I. E. Shohin, N. S. Bagaeva, E. A. Malashenko, V. N. Kuzina

“…However, these models have an empirical nature that calls into question the application of such methods. Multivariate analysis is widely discussed in the literature and can be used to compare the similarity of dissolution with the assumption that the data has a normal distribution. …”
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Dufourmentel Rhomboid Flap versus the Karydakis and Bascom Flap Reconstruction Following Wide Excision of Pilonidal Sinus Disease by Madeline Y. M Chee

“…Patients and Methods: De-identified data of patients who underwent elective pilonidal sinus excision with flap reconstruction at a tertiary referral center from January 2019 to January 2023 were analyzed. …”
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Implementing injury prevention training in youth handball (I-PROTECT) in Sweden: study protocol for a cluster randomised trial by Per Nilsen, Alex Donaldson, Eva Ageberg, Sofia Bunke, Jennie Linnéll, Karin Moesch, Karolina Lucander, Axel Ström, Robert Wedberg, Per Ekberg

“…A study-specific questionnaire, app downloads and/or workshops will be used to collect data.Ethics and dissemination The Swedish Ethical Review Authority approved the study. …”
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Association between screen time and sleep patterns in preschool children: A cross-sectional observational study. by Dr . Pydimarri Sirisha, Dr. Bekkanti Kannaiah, Dr . Parvatham Venkateshwarlu

“…Pearson correlation analysis was performed to assess the relationship between screen time and sleep metrics. …”
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Can Separation Enhance Fusion? An Efficient Framework for Target Detection in Multimodal Remote Sensing Imagery by Yong Wang, Jiexuan Jia, Rui Liu, Qiusheng Cao, Jie Feng, Danping Li, Lei Wang

“…Many traditional methods primarily rely on unimodal data, which often struggle to address the complexities of remote sensing environments. …”
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Parents’ Perspectives on the Use of Virtual Reality in Pediatric Chronic Pain Management: Qualitative Study by Lindsay Sullivan, Harrison Vriese, Ellie Ferguson, Megan Armstrong, Hannah Williams, Kathleen Lemanek, Sharon Wrona, Lauren Renner, Lindsey Vater, Henry Xiang

“…Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through inductive thematic analysis. ResultsWe conducted 12 interviews. …”
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Energy Efficiency of Agroforestry Farms in Angola by Oloiva Sousa, Ludgero Sousa, Fernando Santos, Maria Raquel Lucas, José Aranha

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Initial establishment and validation of a predictive model for preeclampsia in twin pregnancies based on maternal characteristics and echocardiographic parameters by Qianqian Xiang, Yuan Wei, Xinheng Feng, Shaomin Chen, Yangyu Zhao

“…Material and methods The first part of this study was retrospective and included data from 854 twin pregnancies that received antenatal care at Peking University Third Hospital from April 2017 to April 2021 (training cohort). …”
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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

“…Our data support an association between I/D polymorphism and stroke in patients with EH. …”
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Estimation of soil thickness in karst landforms using a quantile regression forests approach by Fayong Fang, Ruyi Zi, Zhen Han, Qian Fang, Rui Hou, Longshan Zhao

“…We found that, like other regional scale soil mapping models, climate and topographic data were key factors influencing soil thickness. …”
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Molecular characterization of REM genes in Cajanus cajan suggests the role of CcREM1 and CcREM6 like genes in heat stress response by Aimen Shafique, Xing Li, Sajid Fiaz, Kotb A. Attia, Roua A. Alsubki, Asim Shahzad, Farrukh Azeem, Asmaa M. Abushady, Hongxing Xu

“…Abstract The increasing temperature is a major threat to plant growth and development. It severely alters various biochemical and physiological processes and ultimately affects the overall crop yield. …”
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Dental Caries Pattern and Treatment Needs among Ugandan Adolescent Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Barbara Ndagire, Catherine L. Mwesigwa, Juliet M. Ntuulo, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza, Damalie Nakanjako, Charles M. Rwenyonyi

“…A total of 406 adolescents comprising of 249 female and 157 male students participated in the study. Data were analysed using STATA, version 12.0. The prevalence of decayed teeth (DT) was expressed as a percentage of individuals with DT score ≥1. …”
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Dendritic cells and type I and II interferon production in the local microenvironment of sinonasal tumors by D. B. Nizheharodava, N. A. Marozava, G. I. Ivanchyk, S. S. Kulinich, J. V. Kolyadich, M. M. Zafranskaya

“…The production of α- and γ-interferons was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Statistical data analysis was proceeded in Statistica 10.0.An increase of tumor-infiltrating myeloid dendritic cells number was found in patients with malignant tumors as compared to control group what correlated with the stage of the pathological process (R = -0.67; p = 0.01). …”
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Optimising medication management for polymedicated home-dwelling older adults with multiple chronic conditions: a mixed-methods study protocol by Armin von Gunten, Filipa Pereira, Pauline Roux, Marie Santiago-Delefosse, Boris Wernli, Maria Manuela Martins, Henk Verloo

“…The qualitative study will involve: (a) obtaining and understanding the medication management practices and experiences of the identified profiles extracted from the hospital data of OAMCC who will be interviewed at home (N ≈ 30); (b) collecting and analysing the perspectives of the formal and informal caregivers involved in medication management at home in order to cross-reference perspectives about this important dimension of care at home. …”
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Characteristics of natural habitats of an endangered species, Cymbidium macrorhizon by Jeong Sook Hwang, Jong Hyun Kim, Hye Jung Bang, Dae Shin Kim, Yeon Sik Choo

“…The results of the Principal Component Analysis indicated that the P. thunbergii community is associated with soil characteristics such as organic matter content, water content, and pH. …”
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