Estradiol level on day two and day of trigger: A potential predictor of the invitro fertilization success by Alaa Ahmed Mohammed, Chiman Khudhur Mawlood

“…It is generally known that a particular quantity of estradiol per follicle is necessary for pregnancy to occur. …”
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Arrhythmia detection with transfer learning architecture integrating the developed optimization algorithm and regularization method by Fatma Akalın, Pınar Dervişoğlu Çavdaroğlu, Mehmet Fatih Orhan

“…Therefore, the optimization algorithm that minimizes the loss function and the regularization method that controls the complexity of the model are proposed. …”
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The effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical inactivity on healthcare costs: a longitudinal cohort study by Younhee Kim

“…Cumulative healthcare costs during 2010–2019 were analyzed using a generalized linear model with log-link function and gamma distribution, adjusted for other health behaviors and sociodemographic factors. …”
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Dietary diversity and associated factors among people with tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: A cross-sectional study by Jonathan Izudi, Simon Kyazze, Francis Bajunirwe

“…Independent variables included sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral factors. We used a Generalized Estimating Equation with a Poisson distribution, log link function, and robust standard errors, with health facility as a cluster and several variables to identify the factors associated with adequate DD. …”
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Body Image Concerns and Psychological Distress in Adults with Hearing Aids: A Case-Control Study by Enrico Apa, Silvia Ferrari, Daniele Monzani, Andrea Ciorba, Luca Sacchetto, Virginia Dallari, Riccardo Nocini, Silvia Palma

“…<b>Methods</b>: In total, 96 HA users and 85 normally hearing subjects were enrolled and asked to complete three psychometric questionnaires that investigated social functioning, body image perception, and psychological distress. …”
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Gene polymorphisms of miR-323b and miR-1343 that regulate kininogen L are associated with schizophrenia susceptibility: A preliminary population‑based study by Xiaoyu Liu, Mengdi Jin, Mingjia Yang, Lijuan Yan, Weijiao Zhao, Lizhuo Liu, Hongmin Wang, Yongzhuo Ding, Yanyan Sun, Yanchi Zhang, Qiong Yu

“… miR-SNP is a type of functional single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that affects the regulatory functions of miRNA genes, miRNA binding sites, or components of miRNA biogenesis. …”
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Expert Consensus on Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy for the Treatment of Asthma in Adult Patients by Carolina Cisneros Serrano, Eva Martínez Moragón, Alicia Padilla-Galo, Cleofé Fernández Aracil, Andrea Trisán Alonso, Gerardo Pérez Chica, Ana Pueyo Bastida, Auxiliadora Romero Falcón, José Ángel Carretero-Gracia, José Gregorio Soto-Campos

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Influence mechanisms of dynamic metamorphism on the evolution of micro/nano pore structures in tectonically deformed coals by Hewu LIU, Xiaoxue LYU, Chenliang HOU, Zuopeng XIONG

“…Specifically, the activity of the molecular structures was enhanced by the breaking and dissociation of hydrogen bonds, aliphatic side chains, and oxygen-containing functional groups in the molecular structures of the TDCs, and the macromolecular structures of the TDCs were initially compressed under tectonic stress. …”
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Therapist experiences with implementation of blended (iCBT and face-to-face) treatment of alcohol use disorder (Blend-A): mixed methods study by Kristine Tarp, Kristine Tarp, Kristine Tarp, Regina Christiansen, Regina Christiansen, Randi Bilberg, Caroline Dalsgaard, Caroline Dalsgaard, Simone Borkner, Simone Borkner, Marie Folker, Anette S. Nielsen, Anette S. Nielsen, Anette S. Nielsen

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Testing source elevation versus genotype as predictors of sugar pine performance in a post‐fire restoration planting by Emily V. Moran, Rainbow DeSilva, Courtney Canning, Jessica W. Wright

“…Of these, 323 either had annotations that suggested potential functional importance or were identified by two different methods. …”
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Flexural behavior of timber-high-performance concrete experimental slabs by Tomáš Vlach, Jonáš Klimt, Eliška Kafková, Jan Macháček, Věra Kabíčková, Jakub Hájek

“… In general, one of the possible future paths of the building construction industry is the development of robotization and prefabrication of individual building components. …”
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Narva noorte väärtused ja identiteet by Andu Rämmer, Maria Žuravljova, Anne Kivimäe, Maria Anderson

“…A social representation is a system of values, ideas and practices with a twofold function: first, to enable individuals to orient themselves in the everyday world and to master it; and second, to provide codes for social exchange or naming and classifying unambiguously the various aspects of their world and their individual group history. …”
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Pramipexole in addition to mood stabilisers for treatment-resistant bipolar depression: the PAX-BD randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial by Hamish McAllister-Williams, Nicola Goudie, Lumbini Azim, Victoria Bartle, Michael Berger, Chrissie Butcher, Thomas Chadwick, Emily Clare, Paul Courtney, Lyndsey Dixon, Nichola Duffelen, Tony Fouweather, William Gann, John Geddes, Sumeet Gupta, Beth Hall, Timea Helter, Paul Hindmarch, Eva-Maria Holstein, Ward Lawrence, Phil Mawson, Iain McKinnon, Adam Milne, Aisling Molloy, Abigail Moore, Richard Morriss, Anisha Nakulan, Judit Simon, Daniel Smith, Bryony Stokes-Crossley, Paul Stokes, Andrew Swain, Zoë Walmsley, Christopher Weetman, Allan H Young, Stuart Watson

“…Secondary: evaluate the impact of pramipexole on mood and anxiety, psychosocial function, cost-effectiveness, and safety and tolerability over 48 weeks. …”
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Development and Pilot Testing of an Addiction Clinic–Based Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake and Adherence Intervention for Women with Substance Use Disorders: Protocol for a Pilot R... by Angela M Heads, Diane Santa Maria, Mandy J Hill, Robert Suchting, Kimberly N Evans, Zaneta Gaul, Luba Yammine, Constanza de Dios, Joy M Schmitz

“…Following phase 3, generalized linear modeling will be used to model effects of the proportion of participants who fill their prescription and take at least 1 dose as a function of the intervention group. …”
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Review: Feed efficiency and metabolic flexibility in livestock by W.M. Rauw, L.H. Baumgard, J.C.M. Dekkers

“…Feed efficiency also depends on processes that are not directly related to economically important phenotypes, which can be considered ‘waste’ from a production point of view but are vital maintenance-related functions that are closely associated with environmental flexibility and adaptation. …”
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Model of the Interactive Educational Environment at the University by A. V. Vasilieva

“…The purpose of the article is to develop a comprehensive model of an interactive educational environment at the university that allows to create and develop conditions for the effective interactive learning system functioning and development and, in general, for the formation of a creative future specialist personality capable for further self-learning and self-improvement throughout life. …”
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Retrospective OCT Analysis of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Modulator Fingolimod in Multiple Sclerosis by Wilson X. Wang, MD, MPhil, Helen Rossmiller, BS, Henok Getahun, BS, Aditya Santoki, BS, Dana C. Perantie, MPH, Robert T. Naismith, MD, Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD

“…Purpose: Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) plays a pivotal role in cells as a bioactive lipid mediator, with emerging evidence suggesting that it may play a role in retinal ganglion cell survival, axonal growth, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) barrier function, and photoreceptor function. While previous studies have documented associated ophthalmic effects such as fingolimod-associated macular edema, the specific impact of S1P receptor modulators on inner and outer retinal layer thicknesses requires further elucidation. …”
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DYNAMICS OF CHANGES IN THE ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC INDICATORS OF MASTICATING MUSCLES DURING THE PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH PATHOLOGICAL ABRASION OF TEETH WHEN USING REMOV... by H.M. Balia, V.S. Kuz, O.V. Shemetov, I.M. Martynenko, I.O. Kuz

“… Pathological abrasion of teeth is a fast process, accompanied by changes in the dental tissues and tissues of periodontium, as well as a disorder of the functions of the masticatory muscles and TMJ (temporomandibular joint). …”
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TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTED TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN AN ESAP CONTEXT: AN ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE by Adina-Maria MEZEI

“…Additionally, pedagogic decisions are taken in relation to “local realities” (Tudor 2003), such as, the targeted students’ general knowledge of English, attitudes to language learning, preferred modes of learning, relevant background knowledge and also with respect to the functionality of the digital tools examined. …”
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Quality of life of women with urinary incontinence in the postpartum period: an integrative literature review by Filipa Daniela Lopes, Filipa Daniela Lopes, Filipa Daniela Lopes, Carolina Henriques, Carolina Henriques, Carolina Henriques, Maria da Saudade Lopes, Maria da Saudade Lopes, Isabel Margarida Mendes, Isabel Margarida Mendes

“…The findings indicate that UI negatively affects the QoL of women during the postpartum period, with mixed UI causing greater discomfort despite stress UI being more frequent. The main affected domains are general health perception, physical functioning, daily life activities, psychological/emotional/mental and social aspects, and sexuality. …”
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