Estimating Models and Evaluating their Efficiency under Multicollinearity in Multiple Linear Regression: A Comparative Study by Saman Hussein Mahmood

“…The research aims to diagnose the multicollinearity problem between explanatory variables in the linear regression model and identifying the variables causing this problem based on the variance inflation factor (VIF), then estimation and evaluate the performance of three alternative methods, which are Ridge regression, principal components analysis, and Feedforward Neural Networks (FFNN) models with one and two hidden layers and application of the models to compressive strength data for high-performance concrete. …”
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The Socio-Economic Determiners of Recycling: An Analysis on European Countries Through a Macro Perspective by Hüseyin Önder

“…In the model used in the analysis, the recycling rate is represented by the packaging waste recycling rate. As an independent variable, Education, Income, R & D expenditures, Resources and Agricultural sector added values were used. …”
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Combination of Spiritual Benson Relaxation and Lavender Aromatherapy (SBR-LA) on Anxiety, Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients by Muhammad Basuni, Eppy Setiyowati, Chilyatiz Zahroh

“…Analysis used the paired t-test with a significant p value <0.05. Results: The results of research using the paired t-test show that there is an effect of giving The Effect of the Combination of Spiritual Benson Relaxation and Lavender Aromatherapy (SBR-LA)which is significant for anxiety with p value = 0.000, sleep quality with p value = 0.000 and systolic blood pressure p value = 0.000, diastolic blood pressure p value = 0.000. …”
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Effect of different light qualities on photosynthetic characteristics and fruit quality of Shine Muscat grapevines grown under rain-sheltered cultivation by GONG Xiaomin, YU Guanghui, LI Xiujie, WANG Rong, CHEN Guangxia, WU Yusen, WU Xinying, ZHANG Zhichang, LI Bo, MA Yujiao

“…[Conclusion] In summary, supplementary lighting increased the cane growth rate, leaf area, PI abs value and Fv/Fm value of Shine Muscat grapevines, enhancing light use efficiency. …”
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Implementing a Rapid Improvement Event with anonymised individual performance reporting on benign hysterectomy care: a retrospective comparative analysis by Hairil Rizal Abdullah, Celestine Loh, Jason Shau Khng Lim, Yang Lv, Jia Xuan Yeo, Rhoda Su Hui Lew, Xu Ying Leow

“…Introduction Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) aims to enhance patient outcomes while managing costs. …”
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Assessing Habitat Suitability for the Invasive Species Lantana camara on Bali Island: A Model Using the Biodiversity and Climate Change Virtual Laboratory (BCCVL) by Rajif Iryadi, Sutomo, Muhammad Hadi Saputra, Nida Humaida, Eko Pujiono, Jalma Giring Sukmawati, Aditya Hani, Komang Kartika Indi Swari, Dewa Ayu Intan Sari, Muhammad Bima Atmaja, Wieke Herningtyas, Reni Setyo Wahyuningtyas, Eddie van Etten

“…., known locally as the kembang telek. The research aims to predict the distribution of L. camara using species distribution models (SDMs) and analysis variable contribution in the model featured in the biodiversity climate change virtual laboratory (BCCVL) application. …”
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A Standardized Framework for Evaluating Surgical Enhanced Recovery Pathways: A Recommendations Statement from the TDABC in Health-care Consortium by Ana Paula B.S. Etges, Luciana Paula Cadore Stefani, Dionisios Vrochides, Junaid Nabi, Carisi Anne Polanczyk, Richard D. Urman

“…Finally, six recommendations are introduced to demonstrate that using the suggested framework could increase value in ERP care-design initiatives by reducing variability in care delivery, educating multidisciplinary teams about value in health, and increasing transparency when managing surgical pathways…”
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Hubungan antara Citra Tubuh dengan Kepercayaan Diri pada Wanita Pengguna Make-Up by Ria Nurjanah, Mulia Marita Lasutri Tama

“…The results of the multiple regression test for self-confidence and body image variables were an R-value of 0.558 and an R Squeare value of 0.307 with a p-value = 0.000. …”
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Pre-treatment monocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells as predictive biomarkers for immune checkpoint inhibitor response in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Yiming Jin, Yiming Jin, Hisamitsu Ide, Hisamitsu Ide, Masayoshi Nagata, Takuro Kobayashi, Takuro Kobayashi, Jun Lu, Yoshihiro Ikehata, Yoshihiro Ikehata, Fumitaka Shimizu, Yan Lu, Shigeo Horie, Shigeo Horie, Shigeo Horie

“…Elastic net regression identified key variables associated with treatment response. Multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate their predictive value. …”
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New Epitopes for the Serodiagnosis of Human Borreliosis by Mônica E. T. Alcón-Chino, Virgínia L. N. Bonoldi, Rosa M. R. Pereira, Gilberto S. Gazeta, João P. R. S. Carvalho, Paloma Napoleão-Pêgo, Andressa M. Durans, André L. A. Souza, Salvatore G. De-Simone

“…Its diagnosis primarily relies on serological methods; however, the existing borreliosis techniques have shown a variable sensitivity and specificity. Our study aimed to map IgG epitopes from five outer membrane proteins (Omp) from <i>B. burgdorferi</i> [Filament flagellar 41kD (PI1089), flagellar hook-associated protein (Q44767), Flagellar hook k2 protein (O51173), Putative Omp BURGA03 (Q44849), and 31 kDa OspA (P0CL66)] lipoprotein to find specific epitopes for the development of accurate diagnosis methods. …”
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Comparing AI/ML approaches and classical regression for predictive modeling using large population health databases: Applications to COVID-19 case prediction by Lise M. Bjerre, Cayden Peixoto, Rawan Alkurd, Robert Talarico, Rami Abielmona

“…Inclusion of COVID-19 symptoms data in the analysis improved model performance and variable predictive value across all tested models (p < 0.0001), with the 10-fold cross-validation AUC increasing to near or over 0.7 in all models when symptoms data were included. …”
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Time to recovery and its predictors among neonates undergone phototherapy at Comprehensive Specialized hospitals of the Northwest Ethiopia by Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw, Abere Gebru Abuhay, Dawit Tesfaye Daka, Wubet Tazeb Wondie, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Yaregal Semanew Endeshaw, Astewil Moges Bazezew, Bruck Tesfaye Legesse, Degalem Tilahun Worku, Mulugeta Endalamaw Ayenew, Asnake Tadesse Abate

“…Variables with a p-value less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. …”
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Desenvolvimento de um sistema para o controle do pH da água para microirrigação Development of a system for control of water pH for microirrigation by Marinaldo F Pinto, Antonio P Camargo, Alexsandro C. S Almeida, Dinara G Alves, Tarlei A Botrel

“…The system was evaluated for different water pH values (ranging from 6.2 to 9.2) under constant (264 L h-1) and variable flow. …”
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Only three out of ten women received adequate postnatal care in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from 20 countries demographic and health surveys (2015–2022) by Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Tadesse Tarik Tamir

“…Finally, variables with a p-value < 0.05 were declared statistically significant. …”
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The cross-sectional association between cardiometabolic index and abdominal aortic calcification in U.S. adults: evidence from NHANES 2013–2014 by Jiawei Peng, Jijun Wu, Xitu Luo, Chengyu Yang, Shian Wu, Wenjun Liu, Wenjun Liu, Yuanhao Feng

“…However, no causal inference can be drawn, but further longitudinal cohort studies are needed to confirm its potential value.…”
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Community-based health insurance dropout rate and its' associated factors among households in Seyo District, Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: community-based cross-sectional... by Segni Mulugeta Tafasa, Yonas Etana, Firezer Belay Keno, Worku Fikadu, Dejene Seyoum

“…Descriptive statistics were computed for key variables. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with CBHI dropout. …”
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Vaccination status and its determinants among children aged 12-23 months in Tigray, northern Ethiopia: A zero-inflated Poisson regression analysis. by Hailay Gebretnsae, Brhane Ayele, Fana Gebresilassie, Tsegay Hadgu, Hayelom Kahsay, Asfawosen Aregay, Kiros Demoz, Mulugeta Tilahun, Ataklti Gebretsadik, Znabu Hadush, Liya Mamo, Tsegay Wellay, Reda Shamie, Adhena Ayaliew Werkneh, Mebrahtu Kalayu, Assefa Ayallew, Ferehiwot Hailemariam, Abrham Gebrelibanos, Tadele Tesfean, Haben Haileselassie, Mohammedtahir Yahya, Melaku Abraha, Haftu Gebrehiwot, Desalegn Meresa, Gebrekiros Gebremichael Meles, Atakilti Fisseha, Yaynshet Gebreyohannes, Moges Mekonnen, Ashenafi Asmelash, Teame Zegeye, Mitswat Mulaw, Tesfu Alemu, Gebrehaweria Gebrekurstos, Rieye Esayas, Tsegay Berihu, Amanuel Haile, Araya Abrha Medhanyie, Mussie Alemayehu, Afework Mulugeta

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the vaccination status and its determinants among children aged 12-23 months in Tigray, northern Ethiopia.…”
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The associations of suicidal ideation with psychopathology and inflammatory cytokines in patients with chronic schizophrenia by Lewei Liu, Lili Zhao, Zihe Xiao, Liling Sun, Haojie Fan, Mingru Hao, Xin Zhao, Jiawei Wang, Yinghan Tian, Xianhu Yao, Wenzheng Li, Lei Xia, Huanzhong Liu

“…Among these, SI was designated as the dependent variable, with other psychopathological symptoms and inflammatory cytokines serving as independent variables, while general demographic factors were controlled for as potential confounders. …”
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Multilevel analysis of quality of intrapartum care and its associated factors: evidence from 35 Sub-Saharan African countries demographic and health survey by Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Mohammed Seid Ali

“…Utilizing multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression, the factors associated with the outcome variable were identified. Model comparison and fitness were assessed using deviance (-2LLR), likelihood ratio tests, median odds ratios, and intra-class correlation coefficient values. …”
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Level of non-adherence and associated factors among children on antiretroviral therapy in public hospitals of South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia by Endalk Birrie Wondifraw, Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Muluken Amare, Setegn Mihret, Gebeyaw Biset, Birhanu Desu Tefera, Mulusew Zeleke, Fuad Ahmed, Ermias Sisay Chanie

“…Binary logistic regression was employed to evaluate the relationship between the factors and the outcome variable. Variables were considered significant if the p-value was less than 0.05.ResultOf 291 participants, 286 were involved in the study, making the response rate 98.3%. …”
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