Bridging the gap: A comparative analysis of traditional and neural network regression methods for predicting university entrant performance in SUAST examination by Nikka A. Singh, Diether C. Montejo

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Comparison of Quantiferon-TB Gold and TST tests in the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection among HIV infected patients in Hamadan, west of Iran by Fariba Keramat, Benyamin Bagheri Delavar, Alireza Zamani, Jalal Poorolajal, Elham Lajevardi, Ali Saadatmand

“…The CD4 count is usually routinely performed using flow cytometry at the Behavioral Counselling Center. …”
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Effects of citizen participation on urban water management based on socioeconomic factors by F. Mardianti, D.E. Purba

“…Control variables were also explored, including daily income, education level, age, marital status, and gender. Data were analyzed using logistic regression.FINDINGS: In general, socioeconomic factors influence citizens’ behaviors in dealing with polluted water. …”
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The Effect of Group and Individual Sports Activities on the Quality of Life of Elderly Women with two Optimistic and Pessimistic Cognitive Styles by Ramina Atashgahian, Mehdi Shahbazi, Reza Rostami, Elahe Arabameri

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Identification of positive selection signatures associated with milk and composition traits in Murciano-Granadina and Barki by Hossein Mohammadi, amir hossien khaltabadi farahani, Mohammad Hossein Moradi

“…After quality control of the initial data using Plink software (v1.90; http://pngu.mgh.harvard.edu/purcell/plink), 43,170 SNP markers were finally entered for further analysis. …”
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Seasonal Variations and Sexual Differences in Home Range Sizes and Activity Patterns of Endangered Long-Tailed Gorals in South Korea by Sangjin Lim, Maniram Banjade, Jaeyong Ahn, Dongju Song, Jangick Son, Yungchul Park

“…The long-tailed goral (<i>Naemorhedus caudatus</i>) faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation and is classified as a Class I endangered species by the Ministry of Environment in South Korea and vulnerable by the IUCN. Understanding the behavioral ecology of this species is crucial for effective conservation and protective measures. …”
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Psychometric properties of self-report instruments for assessing self-care in patients with oncological diseases: protocol for a COSMIN-based systematic review by Carla Amato, Paolo Iovino, Camilla Elena Magi, Yari Longobucco, Khadija El Aoufy, Stefano Bambi, Laura Rasero

“…Two independent reviewers will assess the eligibility of the studies and extract the data. Risk of bias will be evaluated using the COSMIN Risk of Bias Checklist, and the quality of the results will be assessed based on specific COSMIN criteria. …”
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Understanding Health in Spanish Children: The Role of Demographics in Physical Activity and Nutrition Attitudes by Alvaro Pano-Rodriguez, Carme Jove Deltell, Vicenç Hernández-González, Rafel Cirer-Sastre, Alejandro Legaz-Arrese, Joaquin Reverter-Masia

“…Participants completed the PAQ-A for physical activity, the IFIS for perceived physical fitness, the AATPA for attitudes toward physical activity, and the AATE for attitudes toward eating. Data were analyzed using regression models to assess the effects of sex, age, and their interaction. …”
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Evaluating empathy in adolescents with conduct disorders by Kostić Jelena S., Nešić Milkica, Stanković Miodrag, Žikić Olivera, Marković Jasminka

“…According to currently available data, there is no research dealing with evaluating empathy in adolescents with conduct disorders in our region. …”
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Sustainable management of marine resources through customary practices: The implementation of sasi on sea cucumbers in Werka Village, Maluku Province by Hajar Suryawati Siti, Pramoda Radityo, Miftakhul Huda Hakim, Sri Nastiti Adriani, Pujiyani Astuti Lismining, Steward Samusamu Andrias, Rahman Arip, Rahmanov Zedta Raymon, Puspasari Reny, Rahmia Anwar Putri Masayu

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Prevalence and associated factors of tuberculosis among diabetic patients attending public health facilities in Ethiopia: a multicenter study by Ayinalem Alemu, Getachew Seid, Getu Diriba, Michael Hailu, Biniyam Dange, Shewki Moga, Daniel Melese, Gemechu Tadesse, Solomon H Mariam, Nega Berhe, Balako Gumi

“…Patient-related socio-demographic, behavioral, and clinical data were collected. Morning sputum and urine specimens were collected from each participant. …”
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Navigating the Dynamics: Modeling of Wave Propagation at Taiping Bay Port for Enhanced Design and Management by Dachuan He, Xi Zhang, Yakun Liu, Zhi Chen, Xiangjun Nie, Ke Wang

“…This study addresses the gap in numerical simulations for extra-large port areas using an integrated modeling approach. Specifically, this research advances our understanding of wave behaviors in harsh maritime environments through an innovative coupling of the parabolic mild slope (PMS) wave model with the phase-resolving Boussinesq wave (BW) model. …”
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Efficient estimating and clustering lithium-ion batteries with a deep-learning approach by Jie Wu, Zhongxian Sun, Dingquan Li, Weilin He, Dongchen Yang, Zhenguo Wu, Xin Geng, Hui Yang, Hailong Wang, Linyu Hu, Haiyan Tu, Xin He

“…Our model delivers optimal accuracy with a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.822% and a root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.048% using combined features. It demonstrates robust performance across various conditions and enables SOH prediction with data from merely one previous cycle. …”
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Self-perceived health control status and influencing factors in young and middle-aged peritoneal dialysis patients: a cross-sectional survey by Yizhen Zhang, Congyan Xie, Wenhong Yan, Yanli Li, Lamei Liu, Jia Xu

“…To investigate the current state of self-perceived health control and identify influencing factors, we collected the patient data using a General Information Questionnaire, a Self-Perceived Health Control Scale, a Patient Participation Questionnaire, Coping Efficacy and Social Support Rating Scales to analyze the influencing factors. …”
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Neuro-linguistic programming's impact on academic performance in primary schoolchildren at risk of ADHD by Furat Taha, Razan Mhanna, Zeina Harakeh, Sanaa Awada, Roula Bou Assi, Assem El-Kak, Georges Hatem

“…Teachers reported substantial advancements in high-risk ADHD children following NLP interventions, highlighting the importance of teacher-student relationships, motivation, confidence, and collaborative parent-teacher efforts in creating conducive learning environments. NLP can be used as an effective tool in addressing cognitive challenges and promoting positive behavioral changes.…”
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A Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy, Fidelity, Acceptability, and Feasibility of Telehealth and Face-to-Face Creative Movement Interventions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disor... by Wan-Chun Su, Corina Cleffi, Sudha Srinivasan, Anjana Bhat

“…Motor assessments were used to evaluate effects of F2F and TH interventions on children's motor skills, while video coding was used to assess affect, socially directed verbalization, interpersonal synchrony, and motor coordination during training. …”
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Assessment of Potential Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: An In Silico Study by Nathaniel Ohiemi Amedu, Michael Olim Obu

“…Molecular docking was executed using PyRx, while visualization was performed with Discovery Studio 2020 software. …”
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Evaluation of workers’ perception about safety in roller and steel parts production factory based on the health belief model in 2011 by M Asghari, MH Taghdisi, M Haghighi, D Yekefallah, M Abbassinia, I Ahmadnezhad, H Aghaie

“…Then, considering sample size, data gathered by questionnaire were entered to databases and were analyzed using SPSS software. …”
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Metabolic syndrome and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk assessment among adult patients with Thyroid diseases in Chemchemal chronic disease control center-Sulaimania by Imdad Ahmed Mohammed, Bushra Mohammed Ali

“…A structured questionnaire was administered and data was collected on socio-demographic, medical and behavioral history. …”
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Training and evaluation of robot-based psychological intervention program for preventing child sexual abuse by Mohammad Tahan, Gholamali Afrooz, Jafar Bolhari

“…Participants completed the questionnaire in the pretest, posttest, and follow-up stages. The collected data were analyzed using repeated measures ANCOVA in SPSS (v.25). …”
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