Self-efficacy, self-esteem, and happiness in older adults: A cross-sectional study. by Towhid Babazadeh, Soheila Ranjbaran, Sara Pourrazavi, Khalil Maleki Chollou, Akbar Nadi, Erfan Saeedi Tazekand

“…Additionally, hierarchical regression analysis was conducted on happiness using two distinct sets of independent variables.<h4>Results</h4>According to the results, there was a statistically significant association between marital status (p-value =  0.021), income (p-value <  0.001), education (p-value <  0.001), and physical activity (p-value <  0.001) with happiness. …”
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On the Optimization of Carob Seed Peel Extraction Using Aqueous-Based Acidic Systems by Bruno Medronho, Oumaima Boutoub, Hugo Duarte, Maria José Aliaño-González, Rui Guerra, António Brázio, Sandra Gonçalves, Anabela Romano

“…Carob fruit utilization remains limited, with most of their commercial value derived from locust bean gum, which is obtained from seed endosperm. …”
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Antibodies against Pneumococcal Capsular Polysaccharides and Natural Anti-Galactosyl (Alpha-Gal) in Patients with Humoral Immunodeficiencies by P. Kralickova, J. Kuhnova, O. Soucek, P. Vodarek, P. Zak, M. Simkovic, M. Motyckova, L. Smolej, E. Mala, C. Andrys, J. Krejsek, V. Thon

“…Humoral deficiencies represent a broad group of disorders. The aim of the study was to compare the levels of antibodies against pneumococcal capsular polysaccharides (anti-PCP) and natural anti-galactosyl (anti-Gal) antibodies in (1) patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), (2) patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), and (3) a healthy population and to explore their diagnostic and prognostic potential. …”
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Berbagai Kajian Penelitian Fleksibilitas Psikologis : Tinjauan Literatur by Maulida Amalia Pramesti, Elli Nur Hayati, Khoiruddin Bashori

“…Psychological flexibility is a variable that has gained a lot of attention in recent years within psychology. …”
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Cardiac MRI-derived mean right atrial pressure and its prognostic importance by Samer Alabed, Pankaj Garg, Rui Li, Andrew J Swift, Ciaran Grafton-Clarke, Nay Aung, Joao L Cavalcante, Hosamadin Assadi, Liang Zhong, Chris Sawh, Ross J Thomson, Gareth Matthews, Zia Mehmood, Bahman Kasmai, Rob J van der Geest, Tom Alexander Howard Newman

“…We aimed to develop a model to estimate mean RAP (mRAP) using CMR and assess the prognostic value of CMR-derived mRAP in an independent patient cohort.Methods The derivation cohort consisted of patients investigated for heart failure symptoms with right heart catheterisation and CMR. …”
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FACTORS RELATED TO THE INCIDENCE OF MYOPIA IN STUDENTS AT THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2 IN MOJOKERTO CITY by Rini Kusumawardhany, Rifqy Dharianta

“…Results: The results of the study showed that all variables, namely length of use of devices (screen time) with p-value = 0.000, genetic factors of parents with p-value = 0.000, length of outdoor activities with p-value = 0.006, and length of sleep time with p-value = 0.000, showed a significant relationship to the incidence of myopia while position using a device with p-value = 0.239 does not show a significant relationship. …”
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Association between maternal khat use and other determinants and low birth weight in Halaba Zone, South Ethiopia: an unmatched case–control study by Biruk Wogayehu, Biruk Wogayehu, Tsegaye Demissie, Eskinder Wolka, Mekuriaw Alemayehu

“…Many babies are born underweight in Ethiopia, but few case–control studies have previously examined the risk variables associated with khat consumption and low birth weight (LBW). …”
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Low ITN utilization among households in SWEPR Ethiopia: challenge for malaria elimination, a mixed design approach by Wondwossen Niguse, Bezuayehu Alemayehu, Tadesse Gebremedhin, Mathewos Alemu, Girma Mamo, Ephrem Negeri, Ibrahim Temam, Haile Zewdie, Tamirat Bogale, Erkyihun pawulos, Endale Sahlie

“…The multicollenearity between independent variables and model fitness were checked by using the variable inflation factor (VIF) and Hosmer Lemeshow model fitness test, respectively. …”
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Factors affecting the possibility of using renewable energy in the agricultural sector from the viewpoint of Agricultural Jihad experts in Urmia by Fatemeh Kazemiyeh, Asma Eidi, Hosein Raheli

“…The results of multiple regression showed that the variables of economic, socio-cultural, managerial, innovation, educational, and research factors have the ability to explain 0.65% of the changes of the dependent variable, i.e. the possibility of using renewable energy in the agricultural sector.   …”
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Root zone soil moisture mapping at very high spatial resolution using radar-derived surface soil moisture product by Nadia Ouaadi, Abdelghani Chehbouni, Emna Ayari, Bouchra Ait Hssaine, Jamal ElFarkh, Michel Le Page, Salah Er-Raki, Aaron Boone

“…Root zone soil moisture (RZSM) is a key variable controlling the soil-vegetation-atmosphere exchanges. …”
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Isolation, social support, and COVID-19-burnout among college students in a university in eastern China by Yan Song, Huizi Li, Yuxin Song, Gexuan Song, Qing Su, Na Liu, Zheng Zheng, Yueyi Sun

“…Considering the significant impact of social isolation on social support, and the important value of social support for mental health, this study aims to explore the effects of social isolation on the mental health of Chinese college students during the pandemic.MethodsThe Social Support Scale, COVID-19-burnout Scale Questionnaire, and Brief Symptom Checklist were used in this survey. …”
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Carbon stock in calophyllum inophyllum provenances from eight islands in Indonesia: associate soil physicochemical properties and litter fiber content by Tri Maria Hasnah, Eko Hanudin, Budi Leksono, Syed Ajijur Rahman, Benito Heru Purwanto, Eritrina Windyarini, Agus Muhamad Maulana, Himlal Baral

“…The best allometric equation was selected to estimate the total plant biomass carbon based on the value of coefficient determination (R2) and RMSE (Root Mean Square Error). …”
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Usefulness of neurological assessment scales in prognosis of meningoencephalitis of unknown origin in Yorkshire Terriers by Laura Brewińska, Aleksandra Banasik, Michał Czopowicz, Marta Płonek, Elżbieta Giza, Adriana Czerwik, Agnieszka Olszewska, Thomas Flegel, Marcin Wrzosek

“…Abstract Background Attempts to determine the prognostic factors that affect the survival time of canine patients with meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO) have produced highly variable results. Scaled complex ratings to predict general outcomes are required. …”
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Development and validation of a quick screening tool for predicting neck pain patients benefiting from spinal manipulation: a machine learning study by Changxiao Han, Guangyi Yang, Haibao Wen, Minrui Fu, Bochen Peng, Bo Xu, Xunlu Yin, Ping Wang, Liguo Zhu, Minshan Feng

“…While spinal manipulation is a common physical therapy intervention for NP, its variable patient responses and inherent risks necessitate careful patient selection. …”
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Early prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus based on systematically selected multi-panel biomarkers and clinical accessibility—a longitudinal study of a multi-racial pregnant... by Jiaxi Yang, Yaqi Cao, Fang Qian, Jagteshwar Grewal, David B. Sacks, Zhen Chen, Michael Y. Tsai, Jinbo Chen, Cuilin Zhang

“…We built alternative models utilizing different groups of biomarkers considering clinical accessibility. Variable selection was performed to retain variables with a p value < 0.10 for a parsimonious model. …”
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Determinants of Healthcare Professionals&amp;rsquo; Knowledge on Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk Factors in Ethiopia by Alemu DS, Munaw MB, Bekele MM, Asmare Kindie C, Ayele FA, Limenih MA

“…Interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted using R statistical software to identify determinants affecting knowledge on age-related macular degeneration risk factors. …”
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Uncovering the technical potential of coal-to-nuclear (C2N) power generation on a global scale by Rui Jing, Xiaotong Wu, Tingwei Weng, Staffan Qvist, Łukasz Bartela, Jeong Ik Lee, Ning Li, Jianzhong Wu, Nilay Shah, Yingru Zhao, Yaoli Zhang

“…However, the prevailing substitution of coal with variable renewable energy cannot be implemented universally due to possible higher cost and lack of power system flexibility. …”
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Profil Senyawa Kimia Minyak Atsiri Sereh Wangi (Cymbopogon nardus L.) Hasil Hidrodistilasi dengan Optimasi Perlakuan Awal Sonikasi by Dede Sukandar, Anny Sulaswatty, Imam Hamidi

“…The sonication pretreatment process was done using three different types of variables, including the sonication time variable, SF Ratio, and amplitude. …”
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Screening, Identification, and Fermentation of <i>Brevibacillus laterosporus</i> YS-13 and Its Impact on Spring Wheat Growth by Wenjing Zhang, Xingxin Sun, Zele Wang, Jiayao Li, Yuanzhe Zhang, Wei Zhang, Jun Zhang, Xianghan Cheng, Peng Song

“…The fermentation conditions for YS-13 were optimized through single-factor experiments combined with response surface methodology, using viable cell count as the response variable. The optimal conditions were determined as 34 °C, 8% inoculum volume, initial pH of 7.55, 48 h incubation, 5 g L⁻¹ NaCl, 8.96 g L⁻¹ glucose, and 8.86 g L⁻¹ peptone, under which the viable cell count reached 6.29 × 10⁸ CFU mL⁻¹, consistent with the predicted value (98.33%, <i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Assessment of Culture-Negative Neonatal Early-Onset Sepsis: Risk Factors and Utility of Currently Used Serum Biomarkers by Diana Iulia Vasilescu, Adriana Mihaela Dan, Laura Andreea Stefan, Sorin Liviu Vasilescu, Vlad Dima, Monica Mihaela Cîrstoiu

“…The differences between the continuous variable groups were determined by Student’s <i>t</i>-test or the Mann–Whitney U test, whereas for the categorical variables, the Chi-square test (X²) was employed. …”
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