Age- and sex-standardized prevalence of alcohol consumption and its determinants in the western region of Iran, Ilam: a cross-sectional study by Arezoo Sarmad, Dilan Ahmadzadeh, Mohammad Bazyar, Kamran Malekan, Zahra Malekan, Reza Pakzad

“…The most powerful determinants (according to standardized coefficient) for alcohol consumption were hookah smoking (standardized coefficient: 0.588) and high education level (0.743). …”
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Mean limiting pressure factors determination in contiguous pile walls using RAFELA and nonlinear regression models in spatially random soil by Divesh Ranjan Kumar, Sittha Kaorapapong, Warit Wipulanusat, Suraparb Keawsawasvong

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Determination of ²³⁸U Content by Gamma Radiation Emitting from ^234mPa Radionuclide by A. Khruschinski, S. Kutsen, A. Zhukouski, Naoyuki Sugai, Hiroshi Sugai, Michinori Mogi

“…This method makes it possible to determine the content of 238U in a continuous homogeneous medium while presence of natural radionuclides in it.The algorithm for determining of 238U content includes several main steps. …”
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Determining the Diagnostic Value of DWIBS in the Diagnosis of Breast Lesions Compared to Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI: A Retrospective Observational Study by Maryam Farghadani, Safura Mozafari, Maryam Riahinejad, Mashid Haghighi, Reza Eshraghi Samani, Amir Mohammad Taravati, Koushan Rostami, Seyedeh Ghazal Shahrokh, Arezoo Sadeghian

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Impact du changement climatique sur les températures journalières minimales et maximales et les précipitations de la région de Tanger (nord-ouest du Maroc) quantifié à partir d’une... by Nabil Rifai, Abdellatif Khattabi, Laila Rhazi

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Determination of Effective Weather Parameters on Rainfed Wheat Yield Using Backward Multiple Linear Regressions Based on Relative Importance Metrics by Mehdi Bahrami, Ali Shabani, Mohammad Reza Mahmoudi, Shohreh Didari

“…It is necessary for decision-makers and governments to predict the yield of rainfed wheat before harvest and to determine the effect of the major factors on it. Different methods have been suggested for forecasting yield with various levels of accuracy. …”
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Comparative analysis of intra- and interobserver reliability and validity of five basic classifications used to determine the stage of avascular necrosis of the femoral head by Mustafa Vezirhüyük, Mustafa Celtik, Ertuğrul Şahin, Cihangir Türemiş, Canver Önal, Selahaddin Aydemir

“…It also considered precision and dependability as diagnostic standards among these systems. Methods This retrospective observational study was conducted between January 2021 and January 2023, involving 20 patients who had avascular necrosis of the femoral head confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Clinical prediction model by machine learning to determine the results of maternal dietary avoidance in food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis infants by Jing Li, Meng-yao Zhou, Yang Li, Xue Wu, Xin Li, Xiao-li Xie, Li-jing Xiong

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Individual and community level determinants of neonatal mortality in sub saharan Africa: findings from recent demographic and health survey data by Engidaw Fentahun Enyew, Mihret Getnet, Ashebir Mamay Gebiru, Gashaw Dessie

“…A multilevel binary logistic regression was fitted to identify the significant determinants of neonatal mortality. The Intra-class Correlation Coefficient, Median Odds Ratio, Proportional Change in Variance was used for assessing the clustering effect, and deviance for model comparison. …”
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The Determinants of Delays and Their Impact on Clinical End Points in Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Single-Center Experience by Kardelen Ohtaroglu Tokdil, Hasan Tokdil, Eser Durmaz, Bilgehan Karadag, Burcak Kilickiran Avci, Baris Ikitimur, Emre Ozmen, Alpin Mert Tekin, Betul Zehra Pirdal, Zeki Ongen

“…In addition, the effect of this delay on the patient’s prognosis has also been investigated. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: a total of 301 patients diagnosed with STEMI treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) were included in the study. …”
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Spatial distribution and determinants of the change in pre-lacteal feeding practice over time in Ethiopia: A spatial and multivariate decomposition analysis. by Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale, Misganaw Gebrie Worku, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We used the Ethiopian demographic and health surveys (EDHSs) data. …”
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Exploring the determinants of malnutrition in 2–5 year Iranian children using structural equation modeling: national food and nutrition surveillance by Samira Rabiei, Samira Ebrahimof, Hamid Rasekhi, Maryam Amini, Delaram Ghodsi, Zahra Yari, Zahra Abdollahi, Mina Minaie, Bahareh Nikooyeh, Tirang R. Neyestani

“…Methods In each province, participants were invited to attend the health house/center to complete the questionnaire on the pre-appointed day. …”
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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes are the key determinants of pathological features associated with pathogenic BRCA variants in high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma by Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Tin Dang, Anh N. Dang, Loc T. H. Huynh, Phuong T. B. Nguyen, Vu Q. Tran, Hanh T. T. Ngo, Thao T. P. Doan, Tu A. Thai, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen

“…This study aimed to explore pathological features, particularly the presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), as potential surrogates to streamline patient selection for genetic testing.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 58 cases of HGSOC with known BRCA variant profiles. …”
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Forecasting and Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Wooden Structure Models by Darius Albrektas, Ernestas Ivanauskas, Ugne Misiunaite

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Salting-Out Assisted Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Cr (VI) from Water Samples before Its Determination by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry by Jote Dame, Feyisa Wedajo, Guyo Jilo Molole, Abera Gure

“…This paper proposes salting-out assisted liquid-liquid extraction for selective extraction of a Cr (VI)-1,5-diphenylcarbazide complex before its determination by UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Parameters affecting the complexation process and the extraction efficiency of the method were studied. …”
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Laser-Ablative Structuring of Elastic Bandages—An Experimental Study by Peijiao Huang, Daoyong Zhang, Wenyuan Lu, Xihuai Wang, Da Chen, Shengbin Zhao, Mingdi Wang

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Objective and Subjective Assessment of the Sound Attenuation Efficiency Obtained by Custom Moulded Earplugs with Various Acoustic Filters – a Preliminary Study by Roman Gołębiewski, Andrzej Wicher, Artur Duraj, Milena Kaczmarek-Klinowska, Karina Mrugalska-Handke

“…The attenuation value was defined as the difference (in dB) between the hearing threshold of the test signal with a hearing protector and the hearing threshold determined without a hearing protector. Results: The results of the objective method proved that in addition to the significant impact of frequency on the attenuation values, the type of filter used in custom moulded earplugs also had a significant effect. …”
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Development of regression model of proteins attackability process in meat food (in vitro) by A. S. Pulatov, M. A. Nikitina

“…The regression model equation is mathematically calculated by methods of solving K. Gauss linear equations. The standard deviations of parameters are calculated, the initial data are normalized; the matrices of the pair correlation coefficients, lower and upper limits of their values are compiled. …”
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Substantiating the Design Parameters of a Cleaner of Root Crops from Soil by Vladimir I. Kurdyumov, Yuri M. Isaev, Andrey A. Pavlushin, Egor M. Gorelyshev

“…There has been found the dependence of the angular displacement φ(t), angular velocity ω(t) of the root crop located on rotating rollers, and the dependence of the coefficient of root crop sliding friction on the rollers on the angle α, which determines the relationship between the main design parameters of the working element, in particular, the diameter of the rollers and the distance between them, and the physical and mechanical properties of the root cr ops. …”
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MODEL FOR EFFICIENCY EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT OF JOINT STOCK COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF UKRAINE by Olena STASHCHUK, Tetiana SHMATKOVSKA, Mykola DZIAMULYCH, Myroslava KUPYRA, Nataliya VAHNOVSKA, Petro KOSINSKYI

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