Production of prototype lab-scale oak barrel analogues using additive manufacturing by Hugh Holds, Kerry Wilkinson, David Jeffery, Frances Jack, Sue Bastian

“… Experiments involving the maturation of wine or spirits in oak barrels are economically challenging to undertake, especially when there is a need for extensive replication to account for the compositional variability of oak wood. Barrel maturation is also difficult to emulate at a laboratory scale due to the significant increase in surface-area to volume ratio when working with smaller barrel formats. …”
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Association between lower geriatric nutritional risk index and low cognitive functions in United States older adults: a cross-sectional study by Jiuling Liu, Melysze Deanne Oorloff, Adithya Nadella, Ning Zhou, Min Ye, Yifeng Tang, Yuanwei Wang

“…Weighted multiple logistic regression models were used to evaluate the association between GNRI and cognitive function. …”
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From fragmented to integrated: Advancing surface water quality assessment through WQPI in the upper Medjerda River, Northeastern Algeria by Benacherine Mostefa, Lyazid Mohamed Nadjib, Allaoua Noua, Soualah Alila Hana, Satour Abd El Latif, Chouiter Norhane, Debassi Bouchra, Zineb Chetouh, Md Galal Uddin

“…In this study, we evaluated the surface water quality of the upper Medjerda River in northeastern Algeria by integrating traditional indices, the Organic Pollution Index (OPI) and the Weighted Arithmetic Water Quality Index (WA_WQI), with advanced multivariate analyses including Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Generalized Linear Models (GLMs). To overcome the limitations of conventional methods, we developed a new composite metric, the Water Quality Pollution Index (WQPI), synthesizing both general physicochemical conditions and organic pollution. …”
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Axial compressive performance of low-carbon high-strength recycled aggregate concrete by Jian Li, Tan Wang, Jian Hong, Sumei Liu, Chao Zheng, Yin Chi

“…Based on experimental data, empirical models were developed to predict the influence of key control variables on the compressive strength, peak strain, elastic modulus, and the uniaxial compressive stress–strain behavior of LCHRAC. …”
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Analysing factors underlying the reporting of established non-native species by Phillip J. Haubrock, Ismael Soto, Ross N. Cuthbert, Irmak Kurtul, Elizabeta Briski

“…Abstract A nexus of natural and human variables mediate the success of non-native species that threaten global biodiversity and ecological stability. …”
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Evaluation of Internal Adaptation of Different CAD/CAM Endocrown Materials: A Comparative Microcomputed Tomography Study by Wala Saad, Abdul Rahman Saleh, Manal Almaslamani

“…Methods: Standardized endocrown restorations were fabricated for mandibular first molar models. A total of seventy-five restorations were evenly allocated into five groups (n = 15 each): Group I (Cerec Blocks), Group II (Lava Ultimate), Group III (PICN Vita Enamic), Group IV (Celtra Duo), and Group V (Cerec Tessera). …”
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Investigating the role of job satisfaction and work engagement dynamics in reducing turnover intentions among female bank employees by Nurdjanah Hamid, Wahda Rasyid, Andi Aswan, Insany Fitri Nurqamar, Romi Setiawan, Rianda Ridho Hafizh Thaha

“…The collected data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to ensure that each indicator appropriately defined its constructs of the variables. …”
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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

“…This study investigates the relationship between ParkScore, a composite measure of park quality, and the prevalence of eight chronic diseases across 93 of the most populated U.S. cities from 2017 to 2019. …”
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Estimating complications and mortality in patients with post-surgical chronic hypoparathyroidism in England: A retrospective matched cohort study by Narendra L. Reddy, Caoimhe T. Rice, Sara J. Carvalho, Jennifer A. Davidson, Elizabeth Glenister, Christopher T. Sibley, Alden R. Smith, Wahidullah Noori

“…Regression models were adjusted for potential confounding variables where possible. …”
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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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Nurturing networks: Connecting the dots between social capital and antenatal care in south Karnataka, India by Avita R. Johnson, Sakthi Arasu, S Rathnakumari, William T. Story

“…Logistic regression models were used to determine the association between quality ANC and social capital after controlling for covariates. …”
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Early childhood undernutrition, preadolescent physical growth, and cognitive achievement in India: A population-based cohort study. by Apurv Soni, Nisha Fahey, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Wenjun Li, Jean A Frazier, Tiffany Moore Simas, Somashekhar M Nimbalkar, Jeroan J Allison

“…Survey-weighted generalized linear models were used, and effect modification based on child sex and sociodemographic variables were evaluated using 3-way interaction terms. …”
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Childhood adversities and 5-HTTLPR polymorphism as risk factors of substance use disorders: retrospective case-control study in Murcia (Spain) by Ronald C Kessler, Jose Maria Huerta, Fernando Navarro-Mateu, Mari Paz Quesada, Teresa Escámez, Mª José Alcaráz, Catherine Seiquer de la Peña, Diego Salmerón, Gemma Vilagut, Maria Dolores Chirlaque, Carmen Navarro, Mathilde Husky, Jordi Alonso, Salvador Martínez

“…In all, 142 cases and 531 controls were interviewed and a subsample of 114 cases (80.3%) and 329 controls (62%) provided a biological sample.Exposure A history of 12 childhood adversities, lifetime mental disorders and sociodemographic variables was assessed with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI)version 3.0). …”
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Health program for prEvention of cardiovascuLar disEases based on a risk screeNing strategy with Ankle-brachial index: HELENA study protocol by Gina Domínguez-Armengol, Gina Domínguez-Armengol, Francesc Ribas-Aulinas, Francesc Ribas-Aulinas, Elisabet Balló, Maite Alzamora-Sas, Maite Alzamora-Sas, Mar Serrat-Costa, Anna Ruiz-Comellas, Anna Ruiz-Comellas, Anna Ruiz-Comellas, Maria Jose Forcadell-Peris, Maria Jose Forcadell-Peris, Pere Toran, Ruth Martí-Lluch, Ruth Martí-Lluch, Ruth Martí-Lluch, Anna Ponjoan, Anna Ponjoan, Anna Ponjoan, Jordi Blanch, Lia Alves-Cabratosa, Lluís Zacarías-Pons, Lluís Zacarías-Pons, Eric Tornabell-Noguera, Eric Tornabell-Noguera, Álvaro Sánchez-Pérez, Álvaro Sánchez-Pérez, Anna Berenguera-Ossó, Anna Berenguera-Ossó, Rafel Ramos, Rafel Ramos, Rafel Ramos, Rafel Ramos, Rafel Ramos, The HELENA Study Group

“…Survival analysis will estimate the effectiveness of adding the ABI screening strategy, with Cox models (intention-to-treat) and marginal structural models controlling for confounding variables.Results and discussionDirect health improvements in the intervened population are expected, including a reduction in CHD incidence and its risk factors. …”
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ALM adjusted by BMI or weight predicts adverse health outcomes in middle-aged and elderly patients with type 2 diabetes by Bo Xie, Bin Liu, Xue Chen, Fengning Chuan, Kun Liao, Mei Mei, Rong Li, Bo Zhou

“…The primary composite endpoints were all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and fragility fractures. …”
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A numerical analysis of heat and mass transfer in water-based hybrid nanofluid flow containing copper and alumina nanoparticles over an extending sheet by Yasmin Humaira, Bossly Rawan, Alduais Fuad S., Al-Bossly Afrah, Saeed Anwar

“…In addition, the effects of thermal radiation, chemical reaction, Brownian motion, heat source, thermophoresis, Joule heating, viscous dissipation, and activation energy are taken into account. The modeled equations have converted to dimensionless form by means of suitable similarity variables. …”
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Association of Major Depression With Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease in a Mega‐Cohort of Chinese Adults: The China Kadoorie Biobank Study by Na Liu, Xiong‐Fei Pan, Canqing Yu, Jun Lv, Yu Guo, Zheng Bian, Ling Yang, Yiping Chen, Tangchun Wu, Zhengming Chen, An Pan, Liming Li

“…Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to estimate hazard ratios and 95% CIs for the MD‐IHD association with adjustment for sociodemographic variables and established cardiovascular risk factors. …”
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Associations between triglyceride glucose-body mass index and 30-day mortality in patients with hemorrhagic stroke: analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Yuexin Lu, Yuexin Lu, Enjie Song, Enjie Song, Ruilin Chen, Ruilin Chen, Long Jing, Long Jing, Jiahao Tang, Jiahao Tang, Shunan Shi, Shunan Shi, Ming Wang, Ming Wang, Ming Wang, Ming Wang, Shu Wan, Shu Wan, Shu Wan, Shu Wan

“…Multivariable Cox regression, Kaplan–Meier analysis, and restricted cubic spline models assessed mortality risks at 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year intervals. …”
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Predicting neurodevelopmental outcomes from neonatal cortical microstructure: A conceptual replication study by Andrea Gondová, Sara Neumane, Yann Leprince, Jean-François Mangin, Tomoki Arichi, Jessica Dubois

“…This allowed us to evaluate whether some limitations of the original study (mainly small sample size and limited variability in the input and output features used in the predictive models) would influence the prediction results. …”
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Red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) as a predictor of prolonged stay at hospital for COVID-19 inpatients by Martha Fors, Santiago J. Ballaz

“…Aims/Background We looked at novel hematological composites like the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio, red cell distribution width-to-lymphocyte ratio, red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio, leukocyte-to-C reactive protein ratio, and lymphocyte-to-C reactive protein ratio as explanatory variables for COVID-19 patients´ hospital length of stay (LoS).Methods The association of hematological indices with LoS was analyzed on 2930 COVID-19 patients using the univariate and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models with enter method. …”
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