Morphology engineering of low-temperature-synthesized aluminum nitride by Juyeon Han, Kanhu Charan Nayak, Cheol-Hwee Shim, Pil-Ryung Cha, Hyunjoo Choi, Jae-Pyong Ahn, Kon-Bae Lee

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Low transthyretin is associated with the poor prognosis of colorectal cancer by Zhe Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Chenhao Hu, Chenhao Hu, Chenhao Hu, Feiyu Shi, Feiyu Shi, Feiyu Shi, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Ya Wang, Ya Wang, Yujie Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Junjun She, Junjun She, Junjun She

“…Furthermore, an additional cohort of 377 CRC patients enrolled between January 2014 and December 2015 was included as an external validation.ResultsBased on the optimal cut-off value of 121.3 mg/L, we divided the patients into the TTR-lower group (<121.3 mg/L) and the TTR-higher group (≥121.3 mg/L). Comparative analysis revealed that the TTR-higher group exhibited a younger demographic, a higher prevalence of low colorectal cancers, an elevated R0 resection rate, superior differentiation, earlier stage and lower levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in contrast to the TTR-lower group. …”
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Low awareness and affordability are major drivers of low consumption of animal‐source foods among children in Northern Ethiopia: A mixed‐methods study by Taddese Zerfu, Alan Duncan, Isabelle Baltenweck, Geraldine McNeill

“…A community‐based mixed‐methods study was conducted, using exploratory qualitative methods supplemented by the analysis of secondary data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). …”
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Effect of the difference enumeration attack on LowMC instances by Xinxin GE, Zhihu LI, Meiqin WANG, Kai HU

“…The LowMC is an algorithm with low multiplicative complexities.For the parameter with limited data complexities and low number of S-boxes, the difference enumeration attack was proposed, which could theoretically attack all rounds of the LowMC.Considering that the original attack is based on the random linear layer,the strength of LowMC algorithm against differential enumeration attacks under a specific linear layer deserves more study.The difference enumeration attack cannot reach theoretical rounds through the research on the so-called key initial round.In terms of some LowMC instances, the key initial round is smaller than the theoretical value, which leads to the failure of the difference enumeration attack.Since the number of rounds of the LowMC is completely based on existing attacks, the analysis is of great significance to the rounds design of the LowMC.…”
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Delocalization of electron states in n-Si at low temperatures by A. L. Danilyuk, A. G. Trafimenko, A. K. Fedotov, S. L. Prischepa

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Management of Energy Flows in Low-temperature Separation Units by Trishyn F.A., Trach O. R., Orlovskaya Yu. V.

“…The aim of this work is to study the effect of medium and low power ultrasound on the crystallization and separation processes. …”
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Low Noise Programmable DC Amplifier with Remote Control by Viktor E. Ivanov, Chye En Un

“…Experimental studies were based on a system consisting of a low-noise amplifying path and spectroanalyser using the data acquisition module E14-440. …”
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Low-energy lenticular laser surgery for the correction of myopia by E.V. Boiko, D.R. Mirsaitova, A.V. Titov

“…This study includes a comparative analysis of data from 193 patients (288 eyes) operated for different degrees myopia including a number of cases with myopic astigmatism using SMILE technology with different FSL energy levels from 130 to 150 nJ. …”
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Healthy lifestyle in low-socioeconomic groups: expert views by Liza A. Hoveling, Manna A. Alma, Jeanet A. Landsman-Dijkstra, Nynke Smidt, Sijmen A. Reijneveld, Ute Bültmann, Marlou L. A. De Kroon

“…All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed following thematic analysis.ResultsFour themes emerged from the data: individual factors, accumulating problems, social context and societal factors; for the second aim a fifth theme emerged: involvement of individuals with low SEP. …”
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Low-value MRI of the knee in Norway: a register-based study to identify the proportion of potentially low-value MRIs and estimate the related costs by Bjørn Hofmann, Elin Kjelle, Eivind Richter Andersen, Vegard Håvik, Ingrid Øfsti Brandsæter

“…Objectives The objective of this study is to investigate the proportion of potentially low-value knee MRI in Norway and to provide an estimate of the related costs.Design Register study based on conditional data extraction and analysis of data from Control and Reimbursement of Healthcare Claims registry in Norway.Setting MRI in public specialist healthcare with universal health coverage (Norway).Participants 48 212 MRIs for 41 456 unique patients and 45 946 reimbursement claims.Outcome measures Proportion of MRIs of the knee that (1) did not have a relevant tentative diagnosis prior to the knee MRI, (2) did not have a relevant alternative image of the knee before the MRI or (3) did not have a relevant code from the specialist care within 6 months after the MRI, and those that had combinations of 1, 2 and 3. …”
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Multiple Agricultural Production Efficiency in Horro District of Horro Guduru Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia, Using Hierarchical-Based Cluster Data Envelopment Analysis by Tolesa Tesema, Bacha Gebissa

“…Hence, the farm household is under food insecurity and earned a low annual income. To overcome these challenges, the present study used hierarchical-based cluster data envelopment analysis by collecting data from 152 sample households through structured questionnaires. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of cervical cancer screening among married women in India: A cross-sectional analysis of National Family Health Survey-5 data by Vansh Maheshwari, Siaa Girotra, Mansi Malik, Saurav Basu

“…In this study, we utilized data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5: 2019-2021) conducted by the International Institute of Population Studies. …”
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Global epidemiological trends and burden of cervical and subcervical spinal cord injuries, 1990–2021: a multidimensional analysis using global burden of disease data by Wei Liu, Azhati Samuhaer, Kunpeng Lin, Mingchen Li, Chunyu Zang, Hongwei Liu, Haixiu Fan, Ke Shi, Donghai Li

“…The growth rate of CSCI and SSCI burden was notably higher in low and middle-SDI countries, particularly for SSCI. …”
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Global, regional, and national burdens of pertussis among adults: a systematic analysis of age-specific trends using Global Burden of Diseases 2021 data by Kangguo Li, Jiadong Wu, Ruixin Zhang, Yulun Xie, Zecheng Zhou, Qi Yin, Qi Chen, Jia Rui, Xuhua Guan, Zeyu Zhao, Tianmu Chen

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Data-driven multi-fault detection in pipelines utilizing frequency response function and artificial neural networks by Hussein A. M. Hussein, Sharafiz B. Abdul Rahim, Faizal B. Mustapha, Prajindra S. Krishnan, Nawal Aswan B. Abdul Jalil

“…The data underwent preprocessing, including the application of principal component analysis (PCA) for feature selection. …”
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Retrospective secondary data analysis to identify high-cost users in inpatient department of hospitals in Thailand, a middle-income country with universal healthcare coverage by Yot Teerawattananon, Yi Wang, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Waranya Rattanavipapong, Nitichen Kittiratchakool, Rukmanee Butchon, Jadej Thammatacharee

“…Objectives The study aims to identify high-cost users (HCUs) in the inpatient departments of hospitals in Thailand including their common characteristics, patterns of healthcare utilisation and expenditure compared with low-cost users, and to explore potential factors associated with HCUs so the healthcare system can be prepared to support the HCUs including those who have increased chances of becoming HCUs.Design and setting A retrospective secondary data analysis using hospitalisation data from Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) obtained from the National Health Security Office over a 5-year period from October 2014 to September 2019 (fiscal year 2014–2018).Participants Study participants included Thai citizens who had at least one inpatient admission to hospitals under the UCS over the study period.Results Over the 5-year period, the top 5% of the hospitalised population (or HCUs) consumed almost 50% of the health expenditure each year. …”
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Spatial cluster analysis of Plasmodium vivax and P. malariae exposure using serological data among Haitian school children sampled between 2014 and 2016. by Adan Oviedo, Camelia Herman, Alaine Knipes, Caitlin M Worrell, LeAnne M Fox, Luccene Desir, Carl Fayette, Alain Javel, Franck Monestime, Kimberly E Mace, Michelle A Chang, Jean F Lemoine, Kimberly Won, Venkatachalam Udhayakumar, Eric Rogier

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Differentiating placenta accreta spectrum from scar dehiscence with underlying, non‐adherent placenta: A systematic review of scoring systems and primary data analysis by Theophilus K. Adu‐Bredu, Rozi Aditya Aryananda, Joseph Arkorful, Sam Matthewlynn, Sally L. Collins

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Inequalities and Determinants of Quality Antenatal Care Coverage Among Women of Reproductive Age (15–49) in Tanzania: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis of National Data by Sanun Ally Kessy, Sophia A. Kagoye, Jovin R. Tibenderana, Ahmed Yusuph Nyaki, Rachel N. Manongi, Innocent B. Mboya

“…Methods We performed a secondary analysis of cross‐sectional data from 6620 women of reproductive age using the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey. …”
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Data-driven diabetes mellitus prediction and management: a comparative evaluation of decision tree classifier and artificial neural network models along with statistical analysis by Idris Zubairu Sadiq, Babangida Sanusi Katsayal, Bashiru Ibrahim, Maryam Ibrahim, Hassan Aliyu Hassan, Umar Muhammad Ghali, Abdullahi Garba Usman, Abubakar Usman, Sani Isah Abba

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