Psychometric analysis of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) in primary care using modern item response theory. by Pascal Jordan, Meike C Shedden-Mora, Bernd Löwe

“…The model fit was evaluated using posterior predictive p-values, item information functions were derived and optimal predictions of anxiety were calculated.…”
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Predicting Wastewater Characteristics Using Artificial Neural Network and Machine Learning Methods for Enhanced Operation of Oxidation Ditch by Igor Gulshin, Nikolay Makisha

“…This forecasting capability aims to optimize the operational regime of aeration tanks by adjusting the specific load on organic pollutants through active sludge dosage modulation. …”
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THE EFFICACY OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE TREATMENT COMBINATION WITH ANXIOLYTICS IN HYPERTENSIVES WITH ANXIETY DISORDER by D. V. Kovalev, V. V. Skibitsky, A. N. Kurzanov, A. I. Ponomareva

“…Aim. To compare the influence of the simple and combined with anxiolytic drug tofisopam (AT) antihypertesion therapy (AHT) on the 24-hour blood pressure (BP) profile, anxiety level and life quality of patients with uncontrolled arterial hypertension and anxiety spectrum disorder.Material and methods. …”
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Effect of Wingate-based high intensity interval training on aerobic and anaerobic performance of kick boxers by M.S. Akgül

“…Descriptive statistic was used to demonstrate mean values and standard deviation of the variables. Non-parametric Mann Whitney-U test was used to show the differences between groups. …”
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The effect of workability-related factors in patients with end-stage kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis by Mahsa Motiei, Mirsaeed Attarchi, Elham Ramezanzadeh

“…Additionally, current unemployment, history of job changes, and packed red blood cell transfusion were predictive variables of the ability to work in hemodialysis patients (P < 0.001, P = 0.046, P = 0.046). …”
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Advancing Construction Industries in Developing Countries: A Comprehensive Management Framework Considering the Levels, Obstacles, and Success Factors by Hassan. I. Abdul-kareem

“…Consequently, a clear relationship exists between the study variables, so overcoming the obstacles of finance and expert manpower satisfied by supporting the investments and private companies. …”
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Python-driven sensitivity analysis of geometric parameters: Evaluating the impact of geometric variations on environmental performance of large office in Boston by Zinat Javanmard, Consuelo Nava

“…Through Sensitivity analysis, this study explores the relationship between design parameters of spatial structures and environmental consequences for each geometric form within a large office space in Boston, employing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates Python with parametric modeling software. Specifically, it aims to determine which variables—such as length, width, and height for a cube, and height, radius, and length for a cylinder—most significantly influence the environmental outcomes. …”
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Biomass of sugar-apple seedlings under saline water irrigation in substrate with polymer by Aldeir R. Silva, Francisco T. C. Bezerra, Lourival F. Cavalcante, Walter E. Pereira, Leandro M. Araújo, Marlene A. F. Bezerra

“…Irrigation frequency affected the variables, and the highest values were obtained with daily irrigation, except for root/shoot dry matter ratio. …”
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The relationship of player load and anaerobic performance in different football playing strategies by Mustafa Erol, Ali Enver Kapelman, Ali Kizilet

“…Background and Study Aim. The purpose of the present study is to determine the effect of player load on the anaerobic performance of soccer players. …”
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Peak Arm Current Reduction of Modular Multilevel Converter Based on Particle Swarm Optimizer for Circulating Current Injections by Riyadh Toman Thahab, Tahani Hamodi Al-Mhana

“…This paper uses a particle swarm optimisation (PSO) algorithm to determine the optimal values for the injected components. The magnitude and phase of the injected components are treated as variables in the optimisation process, with the goal of minimising the peak arm current as the cost function. …”
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Examination of theses on anatomy in the field of basic medical sciences (2016-2020) by Yunus Emre Kundakcı, Nadire Ünver

“…Frequency and percentage values were used for descriptive statistics and categorical variables. …”
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Quantifying Lenition as a Diagnostic Marker for Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism by Ratree Wayland, Rachel Meyer, Ruhi Reddy, Kevin Tang, Karen W. Hegland

“…<b>Objective:</b> This study aimed to evaluate lenition, a phonological process involving consonant weakening, as a diagnostic marker for differentiating Parkinson’s Disease (PD) from Atypical Parkinsonism (APD). …”
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Changes in Nutritional Status of 5-6 year old Children in Podgorica between 2013 and 2020 by Milica Vucerakovic, Milena Mitrovic

“…Body mass and body height are determinated, and that was the basis for calculation of the body mass index (BMI). For all variables, were calculated the values of the measures of central and dispersion tendency. …”
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Time trend of Brazilian hospital admissions and deaths due to asthma among children and teenagers, 1998-2019. by Luiza Gabriela de Araújo Fonseca, Rêncio Bento Florêncio, Illia Nadinne Dantas Florentino Lima, Lucien Peroni Gualdi

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This is a descriptive time trend study using secondary data regarding hospital admissions and lethality registered in the Brazilian System of Hospital Information of the Brazilian Public Health System (SIH/SUS) due to asthma (ICD-10) in subjects aged from 0 to 19 years old between 1998 and 2019. The following variables were collected: number and place of hospital admissions classified by the ICD-10, absolute values and frequency by age group, gender and lethality. …”
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Estimation of the future prevalence of diabetes based on data from the Brazilian Study of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adolescents (ERICA). by Barbara Pozzi Ottavio, Stéfani Sousa Borges, Márcia Gisele Santos da Costa, Maria Cristina Caetano Kuschnir

“…A logistic regression model, grounded in the natural history of clinical variables derived from longitudinal studies, was applied to each individual to determine their risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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Empirical model of public participation intention in biomass project based on integrated TAM-TPB model by Meiri Triani, Ach. Nurfanani, Indra Ardhanayudha Aditya, Aries Susanty, Kayana Indah Cahyaningrum, Widayat Widayat, Silviana Silviana

“…In addition, this study considers other relevant and significant variables such as education level, environmental concern, experience, information, and self-transcendence values. …”
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Plasma protein biomarkers for depression and schizophrenia by multi analyte profiling of case-control collections. by Enrico Domenici, David R Willé, Federica Tozzi, Inga Prokopenko, Sam Miller, Astrid McKeown, Claire Brittain, Dan Rujescu, Ina Giegling, Christoph W Turck, Florian Holsboer, Edward T Bullmore, Lefkos Middleton, Emilio Merlo-Pich, Robert C Alexander, Pierandrea Muglia

“…Despite significant research efforts aimed at understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders, the diagnosis and the evaluation of treatment of these disorders are still based solely on relatively subjective assessment of symptoms. …”
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Alternative Methods for Dissolution Profile Comparison in the Dissolution Test by D. P. Romodanovsky, D. V. Goryachev

“…The use of a generally accepted similarity factor for assessing equivalence is unacceptable in some cases, for example, for drugs with a high variability in the values of the release of the active substance from the formulation. …”
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Effect of saline water and shading on dragon fruit (‘pitaya’) seedling growth by Geocleber G. de Sousa, Sinara B. Sousa, Ana C. da S. Pereira, Virna B. Marques, Maria L. G. da Silva, Jayrla da S. Lopes

“…ABSTRACT ‘Pitaya’ (Hylocereus undatus) is a fruit-bearing, climbing cactus with great food potential for the semiarid region. This study aimed to evaluate the production of ‘pitaya’ seedlings irrigated with low and high salinity water and grown in different light intensities. …”
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The Effect of Cultural Factor on the Architectural Characteristics of the Traditional Houses Traditional Houses in Sulaymaniyah City (1900-1940), as case study by كاني محمد محمد صالح, Dr. Alan Faraidun Ali

“…This is due to a significant change in cultural heritage, values, customs, and traditions. This is a result of the influence of cultural elements and their components on the architectural and local character. …”
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