AI-powered EFL pedagogy: Integrating generative AI into university teaching preparation through UTAUT and activity theory by Muhammad Zaim, Safnil Arsyad, Budi Waluyo, Havid Ardi, Muhd. Al Hafizh, Muflihatuz Zakiyah, Widya Syafitri, Ahmad Nusi, Mei Hardiah

“…The study is particularly relevant as generative AI offers significant potential to improve teaching efficiency and content personalization, yet its adoption presents challenges in aligning outputs with educational standards and maintaining meaningful teacher-student interaction. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combined quantitative data from structured questionnaires with qualitative insights from reflective compositions, where lecturers critically evaluated their experiences with generative AI. …”
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Legume-based rotation alters soil eukaryotic community and improves soil multifunctionality by Tingwei Meng, Yi Fan, Yiheng Tao, Yi Wu, Shuang Pang, Wei Yang, Xiaoyu Guo, Ximei Zhang

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis revealed that the maize-soybean rotation improved soil multifunctionality by increasing fungal richness and complicating protistan community structure. …”
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Park quality and chronic disease: A city-level analysis by Lauren S. Pongetti, OTR/L, Fazlay S. Faruque, PhD, Benjamin H. Walker, PhD

“…Methods: Using mixed-effects regression models with repeated measures nested within cities, we examined associations between ParkScore and age-adjusted prevalence of high blood pressure, cancer, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and stroke. …”
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Brain Amyloid Deposition and Longitudinal Cognitive Decline in Nondemented Older Subjects: Results from a Multi-Ethnic Population. by Yian Gu, Qolamreza R Razlighi, Laura B Zahodne, Sarah C Janicki, Masanori Ichise, Jennifer J Manly, D P Devanand, Adam M Brickman, Nicole Schupf, Richard Mayeux, Yaakov Stern

“…We examined the relationship between cerebral Aβ level and longitudinal cognition change up to 20 years before the PET scan using latent growth curve models, controlling for age, education, ethnicity, and Apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype.…”
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Improved water supply infrastructure to reduce acute diarrhoeal diseases and cholera in Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Results and lessons learned from a pragmatic trial. by Karin Gallandat, Amy Macdougall, Aurélie Jeandron, Jaime Mufitini Saidi, Baron Bashige Rumedeka, Espoir Bwenge Malembaka, Andrew S Azman, Didier Bompangue, Simon Cousens, Elizabeth Allen, Oliver Cumming

“…We used Poisson generalised linear models with generalised estimating equations to estimate incidence rate ratios.…”
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Latent classes of anthropometric growth in early childhood using uni- and multivariate approaches in a South African birth cohort. by Noëlle van Biljon, Marilyn T Lake, Liz Goddard, Maresa Botha, Heather J Zar, Francesca Little

“…The aim of this study was to identify growth profiles in children from birth to five years in a South African birth cohort, the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS) using a Latent Class Mixed Modelling (LCMM) approach.<h4>Methods</h4>LCMM was used to identify underlying latent profiles of growth for univariate responses of standardized height, standardized weight, standardized body mass index and standardized weight-for-length/height measurements and multivariate response of joint standardized height and standardized weight measurements from birth to five years for a sample of 1143 children from a South African birth cohort, the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS). …”
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Comparative microbiome analysis of paired mucosal and fecal samples in Korean colorectal cancer patients by Younggwang Kim, Min Ki Kim, Sanghun Lee, Sanghun Lee, Sanghun Lee

“…Diagnostic performance was evaluated with ROC curves, and associations with clinical parameters were assessed via regression models.ResultsBeta diversity revealed significant compositional differences between fecal and mucosal samples (p = 0.001), with mucosal samples showing higher enrichment of CRC-associated taxa. …”
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Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. by Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Rajat Kalra, Nirav Patel, Taimoor Hashim, Hemant Godara, Sameer Ather, Garima Arora, Tilak Pasala, Thomas T Whitfield, David C McGiffin, Mustafa I Ahmed, Steven G Lloyd, Nita A Limdi, Pankaj Arora

“…We collected data on ischemic stroke, major bleeding, and the composite primary safety endpoint as defined by various randomized controlled trials. …”
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Digital Isolation and Dementia Risk in Older Adults: Longitudinal Cohort Study by Cheng Deng, Na Shen, Guangzhou Li, Ke Zhang, Shijun Yang

“…Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the association between digital isolation and dementia risk, adjusting for potential confounders including sociodemographic factors, baseline health conditions, and lifestyle variables. …”
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Are the poorest poor being left behind? Estimating global inequalities in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health by Aluísio J D Barros, Cesar G Victora, Fernando C Wehrmeister, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Leonardo Zanini Ferreira, Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor

“…We present a comprehensive analysis of wealth inequalities for the composite coverage index (CCI) using national health surveys carried out since 2010, using wealth deciles and absolute income estimates as stratification variables, and show how these new approaches expand on traditional equity analyses.Methods 83 low-income and middle-income countries were studied. …”
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Examining the association between maternal junk food consumption and obesity among children: evidence from a cross-sectional survey in India by Antaryami Dash, Shalem Balla, Shankar Das, Srinivas Goli

“…Further, the study constructed a junk food consumption intensity score by creating a composite measure based on the intake frequency of aerated drinks and fried foods. …”
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CLINICAL AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF HYPONATREMIA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE by N. T. Vatutin, A. N. Shevelyok, A. N. Zagoruiko

“…The aim: to assess the short-term prognostic value of different types of hyponatremia in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated chronic heart failure. Material and methods. A prospective study included 396 patients hospitalized for acute decompensated chronic heart failure. …”
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Acute Declines in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Patients Treated With Benazepril and Hydrochlorothiazide Versus Amlodipine and Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes by Elaine Ku, Kenneth Jamerson, Timothy P. Copeland, Charles E. McCulloch, Hocine Tighiouart, Mark J. Sarnak

“…We then determined the relation between declines in eGFR (treated as a binary variable, ≤15% versus >15% and separately, as a restricted spline variable) and the composite risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events using Cox proportional hazards models. …”
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Reproductive choices, mobile technology and social media: insights from Nigerian women’s family planning experiences by Idowu O. Ayodeji, Tosin O. Oni, Oladimeji Ogunoye

“…The investigation employs descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate models including interaction terms to analyze the associations between contraceptive behavior, abortion experiences, and exposure to FP messages—operationalized through a composite FP score that integrates mobile phone ownership and receipt of FP messages. …”
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Associations of neighbourhood walkability with patterns of device-measured stepping, standing and sitting by Christian J. Brakenridge, Elisabeth A.H. Winkler, James F. Sallis, David W Dunstan, Neville Owen, Takemi Sugiyama, Manoj Chandrabose

“…Two-level linear mixed models assessed relevant associations, adjusting for potential confounders. …”
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Adaptation and validation of Chinese version of the creativity and innovation effectiveness profile by Siqi Ye, Xinyu Zhao, Zhehao Hu, Xinyue Zhang, Meiqi Meng, Yufang Hao, Xuejing Li

“…Design A scale adaptation and validation study. Methods The cross-cultural adaptation process involved forward-backward translation, expert reviews (using the Delphi method with 15 experts), cognitive interviews (n = 30), and psychometric validation. …”
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Dietary adherence and cognitive performance in older adults: insights from a nationwide survey in China by Yameng Fan, Yan Yu, Jiao Tan, Yonghong Ma, Ke Men

“…In this study, we specifically examine the association between adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese (DGC) and cognitive performance among older adults.MethodsWe analyzed data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) (2011 and 2015), including participants aged ≥60 years. …”
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Treatment of Mild-to-moderate Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy by Acellular Dermal Matrix Combined With Preoperative Digital Evaluation by Xinhao Cheng, MS, Haijiang Dong, MD, PhD, Chengxiang Yan, MS, Zhibin Li, MS, Baihui Xie, MS, Yu Li, MD, PhD, Huilong Liu, MS, Yijun Zhang, Ximei Wang, MD, PhD

“…Preoperative 3-dimensional facial scans were digitally analyzed, and corresponding 3-dimensional-printed models were generated to assess soft-tissue deficiencies. …”
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Multimorbidity Patterns and In‐Hospital Outcomes in Chinese Young Women (Aged <55 Years) Presenting with ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Geru A, Liang Zhao, Wennan Liu, Pengfei Sun, Linjie Li, Bin Sun, Piao Li, Yongle Li, Xin Zhou, Qing Yang

“…The primary outcome was a composite of in‐hospital adverse events. Associations between multimorbidity patterns and outcomes were evaluated using multivariable‐adjusted logistic regression models. …”
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Characteristics and risk profile of the over fifty adult congenital heart surgical population, a retrospective cohort by Matthanja Bieze, Oliver Poole, Arshia Delfani, Jane Heggie, Jane Heggie, Marcus Salvatori

“…Primary outcome was the composite of severe postoperative complications and secondary outcomes were 1-year mortality, ICU stay and hospital length of stay. …”
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