Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage Combined with Blood Biomarkers Predicts Poor Wound Healing After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Machine Learning Analysis by Pang Z, Ou Y, Liang J, Huang S, Chen J, Huang S, Wei Q, Liu Y, Qin H, Chen Y

“…In the test group, logistic regression analysis, support vector machine (SVM), random forest (RF), decision tree (DT), XGboost, Naïve Bayes (NB), k-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) were used to identify specific variables. The top six models from the eight machine learning models with the highest area under curve (AUC) values were selected and used to construct a dynamic nomograms model. …”
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Quantification and prediction of enteric methane emissions from Chinese lactating Holstein dairy cows fed diets with different dietary neutral detergent fiber/non-fibrous carbohydr... by Li-feng DONG, Peng JIA, Bin-chang LI, Bei WANG, Chun-lei YANG, Zhi-hao LIU, Qi-yu DIAO

“…The modelling results showed that the equation using DM intake as the single variable yielded a greater R2 than equations using other dietary or milk production variables. …”
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THE IMPACT OF INTRINSIC MOTIVATION AND EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION ON THE PERFORMANCE EMPLOYEES OF ABC HOSPITAL SURABAYA by ENNY ISTANTI

“… Abstract: Purpose–This study aims to find and analyze the influence of intrinsic motivation variables on employee performance, extrinsic motivation variables on employee performance, and dominant influences. …”
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Spatial Analysis of the Concentration of Knowledge-Based Firms in Iran by Najmoddin Yazdi, Mahdi Fateh-rad, Jamal Kadkhodapour, Siamak Tahmasbi

“…The results had important implications for policies aimed at…”
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Acute kidney injury in patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy: influencing factors and prognosis by Zhenzhou Li, Mengjie Weng, Lizhao Lin, Yi Chen, Jiaqun Lin, Jiong Cui, Dewen Jiang, Binbin Fu, Guifen Li, Caiming Chen, Yanfang Xu, Jianxin Wan

“…Aim Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is a common type of nephrotic syndrome, and is associated with acute kidney injury (AKI). …”
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Validation of a semi-quantitative method to assess interstitial lung disease severity and progression in systemic sclerosis by standard and low-dose HRCT scans by Thomas Frauenfelder, Oliver Distler, Cosimo Bruni, Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold, Suzana Jordan, Carina Mihai, Muriel Elhai, Rucsandra Dobrota, Øyvind Midtvedt, Torhild Garen, Øyvind Molberg, Mike Becker, Trond Mogens Aaløkken, Cathrine Brunborg, Håvard Fretheim, Christian Clarenbach, Lucas Tschalèr, Michael Thomas Durheim

“…Inter- and intra-rater variability demonstrated excellent reliability (κ=0.891 and κ=0.996, respectively), with HRCT quantification averaging 9–15 min, indicating high feasibility.Conclusion This study confirms that semi-quantitative fibrosis assessment of HRCT for SSc-ILD meets most validation criteria, supporting its use in clinical practice and showing additive value of structural to functional ILD assessment.…”
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Early successful weaning from continuous positive airway pressure in infants <32 weeks of gestation: predictors of success by Lisa Marie Bünte, Lisa Marie Bünte, Christina Walden, Jennifer Schlecht, Benedikt Bubl, Mircea-Horia Popa-Todirenchi, Susanne Tippmann, Julia Winter, Eva Mildenberger, André Kidszun, André Kidszun

“…AimTo identify demographic and clinical variables predictive of early successful weaning in preterm infants weaned off continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).MethodsSingle-center retrospective analysis of preterm infants &lt; 32 0/7 weeks gestational age (GA) weaned off CPAP according to a standardized protocol April 2013–March 2017. …”
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The atherogenic index of plasma is associated with an increased risk of diabetes in non-obese adults: a cohort study by Jun Cao, Zhaohai Su, Jiangyong Yang, Bilong Zhang, Rengui Jiang, Weiling Lu, Zhenhua Huang, Zhenhua Huang, Zheng Xie

“…Sensitivity and subgroup analyses confirmed these findings. Furthermore, E-value analysis indicated that the results were robust against unmeasured confounding variables.ConclusionOur findings highlight a positive, nonlinear association between AIP and diabetes risk in Chinese non-obese adults. …”
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Establishment and Validation of a Machine‐Learning Prediction Nomogram Based on Lymphocyte Subtyping for Intra‐Abdominal Candidiasis in Septic Patients by Jiahui Zhang, Wei Cheng, Dongkai Li, Guoyu Zhao, Xianli Lei, Na Cui

“…The calibration curve showed good predictive values and observed values of the nomogram; the Decision Curve Analysis (DCA) results showed that the nomogram had high clinical value. …”
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Application of response surface methodology (RSM) for experimental optimization in biogenic silica extraction from rice husk and straw ash by Yigezu Temesgen Zewide, Temesgen Atnafu Yemata, Adane Adugna Ayalew, Hawi Jihad Kedir, Asab Alemneh Tadesse, Asmarech Yeshaneh Fekad, Alemayehu Keflu Shibesh, Fentahun Adamu Getie, Tegen Dagnew Tessema, Tessera Alemneh Wubieneh, Wondmagegn Wonago Kululo, Muluken Tilahun Mihiret

“…Abstract This work aimed to extract silica from combination of rice husk (RH and Rice straw (RS) by optimizing the ash digesting process parameters with the aid of response surface methodology (RSM). …”
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DREB Genes from Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Show Broad to Specific Abiotic Stress Responses and Distinct Levels of Nucleotide Diversity by Enéas Ricardo Konzen, Gustavo Henrique Recchia, Fernanda Cassieri, Danielle Gregorio Gomes Caldas, Jorge C. Berny Mier y Teran, Paul Gepts, Siu Mui Tsai

“…We analyzed the nucleotide variability and the expression profile of DREB genes from common bean, a crop of high economic and nutritional value throughout the world but constantly affected by abiotic stresses in cultivation areas. …”
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Local cerebral neurofilament light chain during acute stage is associated with clinical outcomes in stroke patients receiving endovascular thrombectomy by Kunxin Lin, Youliang Wang, Wenlong Zhao, Yiru Zheng, Xiaohua Sun, Ling Fang, Ying Fu, Ning Wang, Qianqian Lin

“…Abstract Background Prediction of stroke outcomes is challenging due to limited predictive properties of clinical and radiological variables. We aimed to investigate whether local cerebral neurofilament light chain (NfL) could provide additional prognostic value. …”
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Spatial Analysis of the Relationship between Ecological Factors and Housing Prices in Tehran by Atefeh Kolyaei, Tahir Prizadi, Habibollah Fasihi

“…Consequently, these factors play a crucial role in determining real estate values. This research aimed to explore the extent to which spatial variations in residential property prices in Tehran were affected by ecological factors. …”
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Identification of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patients with high liver tumor burden based on clinicopathological features by Nuerailaguli Jumai, Luohai Chen, Xiaoxuan Lin, Qiao He, Man Liu, Yuan Lin, Yanji Luo, Yu Wang, Min-hu Chen, Xiangsong Zhang, Zhirong Zeng, Ning Zhang

“…Methods LTB was quantified based on 68Ga-DOTANOC PET/CT scan. The optimal cut-off value for high and low-LTB was determined based on our previous study. …”
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Cognitive impairment in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: prevalence and its association with quality of life by Mir’atul Ginayah, Alvina Widhani, Riwanti Estiasari, Sukamto Koesnoe, Suzy Maria, Raden Mas Suryo Anggoro Kusumo Wibowo, Pradana Soewondo, Hamzah Shatri, Pukovisa Prawiroharjo, Nina Kemala Sari, Aulia Rizka

“…The independent T-test or Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze the association between categorical independent variables and LupusQoL, while Spearman or Pearson correlation tests were used to examine the association between numerical independent variables and QoL. …”
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BioFire FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Utilised for the Unsolved Cases of Meningitis/Encephalitis: A Cross-sectional Study by Bashir Ahmad Fomda, Sanam Rasool Wani, Irfan Ul Haq, Anjum Ara, Gulnaz Bashir, Shugufta Roohi, Sheikh Imtiyaz, Naseer Ahmad Bhat

“…For statistical analysis, continuous variables such as age and gender were interpreted as means or medians, while categorical variables were interpreted as numbers, percentages, and 95% confidence intervals. …”
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Genotype distribution of human papillomavirus among women with cervical cancer stratified by HIV status in Tanzania. by Alita Mrema, Mamsau Ngoma, Emmanuel L Lugina, Atukuzwe Kahakwa, Chacha Josiah Mwita, Salama Iddy, Eulade Rugengamizi, Kandali Samwel, John Ngowi, Salum J Lidenge, Charles Wood, Julius Mwaiselage

“…Fisher's exact test was employed to compare discrete variables. A P-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.…”
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Analysis of Risk Factors for Acute First-Ever Ischemic Stroke in the Elderly Population of Eastern Liaoning Province: A Case-Control Study by Liu WT, Yang ZC, Wang XH, Yang YJ, Liu C, Yan HB, Zhang YN, Wang J, He H

“…Variables statistically significant in the univariate analysis entered into the multivariate multifactorial analysis. …”
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ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFICACY OF CHRONOPHARMACOTHERAPEUTICAL APPROACH TO ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION IN POST TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK PATIENTS by V. V. Skibitsky, S. V. Opolskaya, A. V. Fendrikova

“…Aim. To assess antihypertensive efficacy of various 24-hour regimens of antihypertensive drugs prescription and the influence on 24-hour profile of blood pressure (BP) and aortic pressure, in systemic hypertension patients post transient ischemic attack.Material and methods. …”
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Prediction of HIV status based on socio-behavioural characteristics in East and Southern Africa. by Erol Orel, Rachel Esra, Janne Estill, Amaury Thiabaud, Stéphane Marchand-Maillet, Aziza Merzouki, Olivia Keiser

“…We compared the predictions based on the F1 score, the harmonic mean of sensitivity and positive predictive value (PPV), and we assessed the generalization of our models by testing them against an independent left-out country. …”
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