Variability in performance of genetic-enhanced DXA-BMD prediction models across diverse ethnic and geographic populations: A risk prediction study. by Yong Liu, Xiang-He Meng, Chong Wu, Kuan-Jui Su, Anqi Liu, Qing Tian, Lan-Juan Zhao, Chuan Qiu, Zhe Luo, Martha I Gonzalez-Ramirez, Hui Shen, Hong-Mei Xiao, Hong-Wen Deng

“…Models based on regression with least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), selected based on the coefficient of determination (R2) from a model selection subset of 5,973 individuals from British white population. …”
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Dry Eye Epidemiology in Patients before Refractive Operations by S. N. Sakhnov, S. V. Yanchenko, A. V. Malyshev, Y. A. Kalantaevskaya, R. A. Ismaylova, E. M. Ehieva, M. V. Grishenko, I. V. Gorbunova, O. F. Ozhug, O. A. Klokova

“…One of the most prevalence and significant etiological condition for DE was MGD, leading to lipid-deficiency, which determines the direction of etio-pathogenetic treatment — the eyelids hygiene.…”
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Standardized conversion model for retinal thickness measurements between spectral-domain and swept-source optical coherence tomography based on machine learning by Zhongping Tian, Yinning Guo, Xi Chen, Qifeng Zhou, Yuan Liu, Zhizhu Yi, Li Zhang, Li Zhang

“…Model efficacy was assessed using coefficient of determination (R2) and root mean square error (RMSE).ResultsStatistically significant inter-device discrepancies (P < 0.001) were identified in 9 macular sectors, all GCIPL parameters (average and six-sector measurements), and RNFL measurements (average thickness and three quadrants, excluding nasal sector). …”
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Correlation Between COVID-19 Recovery, Executive Function Decline, and Emotional State by Velásquez Cabrera DM, De la Roca-Chiapas JM, Hernández-González MA, Reyes Pérez V, Villada C

“…We also evaluate the emotional state of post-COVID-19 patients.Patients and Methods: We assessed patients between 18 and 50 years old, who had a history of COVID-19 with mild, moderate, or severe illness. …”
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Spatial distribution and urban–rural disparity of unmet need for family planning among married/in-union women in Ethiopia: a spatial and decomposition analysis by Shimels Derso Kebede, Daniel Niguse Mamo, Jibril Bashir Adem, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Yawkal Tsega, Elsabeth Addisu, Zinabu Bekele Tadese, Ermias Bekele Enyew

“…This study aimed to assess spatial distribution and urban–rural disparities of unmet need for family planning among married/in-union women in Ethiopia.MethodsThe study was conducted on secondary data from a cross-sectional survey that was conducted nationally between September and December 2019 using a two-stage cluster design on a total of 265 enumeration areas. …”
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Vision Performance of a 3-Zone Progressive™ Design Kalifilcon A Silicone Hydrogel Multifocal Contact Lens is Not Influenced by Pupil Size: Findings from a Multicenter Cli... by Phatak NR, Reindel W, Rah MJ, Proskin H, Giedd K, Pucker AD

“…Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the correlation significance.Results: Pupil size ranged from 2.0 mm to 7.0 mm. …”
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A bayesian network model for neurocognitive disorders digital screening in Chinese population: development and validation study by Yifan Yu, Shuaijie Zhang, Hongkai Li, Fuzhong Xue

“…Gender and the top 30 variables with the highest coefficient of determination () in explaining the variance in NCD status were retained for model construction. …”
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Associations of abdominal adiposity, lean body mass, and fat body mass with dementia and cognitive change in older age by Zimu Wu, Alice Owen, Robyn L. Woods, Zhen Zhou, Trevor T.‐J. Chong, Suzanne G. Orchard, Raj C. Shah, Kerry M. Sheets, Anne M. Murray, Joanne Ryan

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION This study examined whether the waist circumference–body mass index ratio (WBR), lean body mass (LBM), and fat body mass (FBM) were associated with dementia or cognitive change. METHODS We analyzed data from >17,000 individuals aged 65 to 98 years at enrollment. …”
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Dynamic Challenges of Active Tuberculosis: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Co-Infection in Clinical and Microbiological Characteristics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah... by Mokhtar JA, Attallah DM, Jiman-Fatani AA, Al-Rabia MW, Alqarni MA, Saleh BH, Amboon MM, Altorki TA, Alkuwaity KK, Abujamel T, Kaki R, Albarakati TN, Daghistani H, Ismail MA, Alharbi O, Abu ITM, Alfadil A, Ibrahem K, Mufrrih M, Sait AM

“…Statistical significance was determined at a threshold of p < 0.05. In our study, logistic regression was employed to identify significant predictors of mortality among TB patients. …”
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Pulsation Calculation of Chemical Transformation Products during Gas-Impulse Regeneration of Hole Filters by V. V. Ivashechkin, G. K. Dobrian

“…The paper proposes analytical method for determination of maximum hydraulic flow rate. …”
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[Translated article] Isolated repair shows higher postoperative patellar height according to the Insall–Salvati index compared to biological augmentation in acute patellar tendon r... by R. Olivieri, J.T. Muñoz, J.I. Laso, J. Ugarte, N. Franulic, P. Innocenti

“…A fourth blind evaluator analysed the measurement results, determining the average PH and the intraclass correlation coefficient for absolute agreement among the three evaluators. …”
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La reparación aislada presenta mayor altura patelar postoperatoria según el índice de Insall-Salvati en comparación con la aumentación biológica en roturas agudas del tendón rotuli... by R. Olivieri, J.T. Muñoz, J.I. Laso, J. Ugarte, N. Franulic, P. Innocenti

“…A fourth blind evaluator analyzed the measurement results, determining the average PH and the intraclass correlation coefficient for absolute agreement among the three evaluators. …”
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Carbohydrate‐Deficient Transferrin Evaluation Over Time Has Usefulness for Confirming Sobriety of Alcohol Rehabilitation Program Patients by Noriyo Yamashiki, Miki Murata, Shunichiro Ikeda, Kazushi Sugimoto, Akiko Eguchi, Motoh Iwasa, Saeko Nagao, Kanehiko Suwa, Toshihito Seki, Makoto Naganuma

“…Using group A data, correlation coefficients were determined between the number of days from the last drink (abstinence days) and laboratory data. …”
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Modeling of Long-Term Load Forecast in Jordan Based on Statistical Techniques by Mohammad Awad Momani, Sajedah A. Tashtush, Rahaf J. Shahrour, Abeer M. AlSatari

“…In ARIMA, the load forecast is estimated based on error (residual) estimation that is determined based on the time lag operator and autoregressive and moving average coefficients. …”
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Predicting Irrigation Water Quality Indices Based on Data-Driven Algorithms: Case Study in Semiarid Environment by Dimple Dimple, Jitendra Rajput, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Ahmed Elbeltagi

“…Ascertaining water quality for irrigational use by employing conventional methods is often time taking and expensive due to the determination of multiple parameters needed, especially in developing countries. …”
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Psychometric properties and diagnostic accuracy of the DUDIT and ASSIST-Y for cannabis use in adolescents in Sweden by Håkan Källmén, Anne H. Berman, Nitya Jayaram-Lindström, Anders Hammarberg, Tobias H. Elgán

“…Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach’s alpha, and test–retest reliability assessed with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Construct validity was investigated through exploratory factor analysis, and diagnostic screening accuracy determined via receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis.Result The DUDIT and ASSIST-Y demonstrated good (α = 0.89) and moderate (α = 0.55) internal consistency, respectively. …”
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A comparative study of Mongolian medicine prescriptions in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and Tibetan medicinal compounds in the Ministerial Standards by Ji Zang, Cai Rang-Zhou Tai, Jie-Jia Nan, Cai Rang-Nanjia

“…Objective: To analyze the similarity between Mongolian medicine prescriptions included in the 2020 edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Chinese Pharmacopoeia) and Tibetan medicinal compounds according to the Drug Standards of the Ministry of Public Health of the People’s Republic of China: Tibetan Medicine (Volume I) (hereinafter referred to as the Ministerial Standards). Methods: A comparative analysis was conducted between Mongolian medicine prescriptions contained in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the corresponding Tibetan medicinal compounds included in the Ministerial Standards using Jaccard similarity coefficients and Hellinger distance algorithms across three dimensions: composition, shared drug dosage ratio, and efficacy. …”
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Reliability of the Tuck Jump Assessment Using Standardized Rater Training by Kevin Racine, Meghan Warren, Craig Smith, Monica R. Lininger

“…Reliability estimates were determined using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for total scores of 10 technique flaws and Krippendorff α (K α) for the individual technique flaws (ordinal)…”
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A prediction risk score for HIV among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa: identifying those in need of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis by Reuben Christopher Moyo, Darshini Govindasamy, Samuel Om Manda, Peter Suwirakwenda Nyasulu

“…Methods We analyzed HIV-related HERStory survey data on 4,399 AGYW from South Africa. …”
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Is the social withdrawal subscale a valid instrument to assess social withdrawal among colorectal cancer survivors with permanent stomas? A validation study by Guopeng Li, Xudong He, Qi Yao, Xiaoling Dong

“…Additionally, the screening cut-off score and accuracy of the SWS scores were determined using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. …”
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