Correlation between nighttime sleep noise pollution and the risk of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Huijun Tian, Yanwei Cheng, Lijie Qin, Peirong Zhang, Yun Li, Bingwei Liang

“…After adjusting the sleep quality score, although the P-value of the above-mentioned correlation was still statistically significant, its level increased significantly, that is, the level of the P-value became closer to the threshold at which it would not be statistically significant. …”
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Job Satisfaction and Associated Factors among Anesthetists Working in Amhara National Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, May 2017: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Demeke Yilkal Fentie, Henos Enyew Ashagrie, Habtamu Getinet Kasahun

“…Binary logistic regression was used to measure statistical significance between dependent and each independent variable. Variables with P value of ≤0.2 on crude analysis were taken into multivariate analysis, and P value 0.05 and 95% CI was used as cut off point. …”
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Development and evaluation of a multivariable prediction model for clinical improvement in an established cohort of Colombian rheumatoid arthritis patients by Claudia Ibáñez-Antequera, Gabriel-Santiago Rodríguez-Vargas, Fernando Rodríguez-Florido, Pedro Rodríguez-Linares, Adriana Rojas-Villarraga, Pedro Santos-Moreno

“…Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease, and a predicting clinical improvement is essential. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to identify predictor variables of clinical improvement in patients with RA using artificial intelligence (AI) models in a specialized RA center. …”
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Effects of training needs assessment in enhancing employees’ skills and firm performance by Neema Robert, Neema Mori

“…Moreover, this understanding should extend to the employees themselves. Originality/value – The paper introduced and showed the necessity of training needs assessment to increase the value of training in enhancing the firm’s performance. …”
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Improvement of the Hybrid Renewable Energy System for a Sustainable Power Supply of Transportation Infrastructure Objects by Juraj Gerlici, Olexandr Shavolkin, Oleksandr Kravchenko, Iryna Shvedchykova, Yurii Haman

“…A control system is proposed based on the deviation of the battery’s state of charge relative to a set schedule, which is determined according to the forecast using an additional variable that sets the power consumption limit. This ensures the minimum possible depth of discharge and peak consumption, taking into account the generation of renewable energy sources, with a power-increase factor ranging from 1 to 1.5 relative to the calculated value. …”
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Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for concurrent pulmonary infection in convalescent patients with intracerebral hemorrhage by Jixiang Xu, Xiaoxiao Han, Yinliang Qi, Xiaomei Zhou

“…Clinical utility was evaluated via decision curve analysis (DCA). Positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) were also calculated at the optimal threshold. …”
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Factors associated with sexual violence against reproductive-age women in Ghana: A multilevel mixed-effects analysis. by Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Bezawit Melak Fente, Mamaru Melkam, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe, Beminate Lemma Seifu

“…The deviance value was utilized for selecting the best-fitted model. …”
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Association between early preterm birth and maternal exposure to fine particular matter (PM10): A nation-wide population-based cohort study using machine learning. by Eun-Saem Choi, Jue Seong Lee, Yujin Hwang, Kwang-Sig Lee, Ki Hoon Ahn

“…The probability of early PTB was increased by 7.73%, 10.58%, or 11.11% if a variable PM10 concentration of 5, 6, or 7 months before delivery was included to the prediction model. …”
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Methods of evaluation the quality of teaching in higher education institutions by Irina V. Barannikova, Elena N. Shaforostova

“…The generalized assessment of the group of experts is formed on the basis of average values. Formalization of assessment begins with the fact that in the built pyramid of quality of training each criterion is assigned a variable that reflects its assessment. …”
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Examining the impact of psychological contract on the relationship between HSE culture and citizenship behavior in the steel industry by Abouzar Amirian, Davood Afshari, Leila Omidi, Maryam Seyedtabib, Maryam Nourollahi-Darabad

“…Results: The results of the study showed that HSE culture is a significant predictor of HSE citizenship behavior (P-value<0.001). HSE culture has a positive and significant effect on psychological contract (P-value <0.001), and psychological contract has a mediating role in the relationship between HSE culture and HSE citizenship behavior. …”
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Psychometric properties of the self-assessed wisdom scale among Turkish senior nursing students by Sema Kaymak, Seher Basaran-Acil, Sergul Duygulu

“…Abstract Aim To adapt the Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS) into Turkish and to conduct a validity and reliability study with senior nursing students. …”
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How conscientiousness and ethical climate affect job performance: Mediating role of integrity by Chuchai Smithikrai, Veerawan Wongpinpech, Chatwiboon Peijsel, Tassanee Homklin, Polapat Charoenviangvetchakit

“…Orientation: Understanding the factors that drive job performance is essential for organisations aiming to enhance workplace efficiency and ethical behaviour. …”
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Cultivating Leadership Attributes In Undergraduate Medical Education: A Mixed Method Study by Hareem Fatima, Muhammad Nasir Ayub Khan, Mahwish Niaz, Mahrukh Durrani, Shazia Irum, Muneeza Aamir Sami

“… Objective: This research aimed to train undergraduate medical students through a feasible and achievable program and assess the effectiveness of integrating leadership training into the formal curricula of undergraduate medical education, aiming to enhance the development of leadership attributes and behaviours among medical students. …”
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A 3D Finite Element Analysis on Stress Distribution of Two Ceramic Materials Used for Fabrication of Laminate Veneers using Two Preparation Designs: An In-vitro Study by Supriyo Jana, Jayanta Bhattacharyya, Samiran Das, Preeti Goel, Ankita Tamta, Saumyadeep Ghosh, Soumadip Niyogi, Rahul Paul

“…The mean and p-values were calculated. Results: The butt-joint preparation showed less maximum stress on the “veneers” {p-value 0.51 (F1) and 0.01 (F2)}, “cement layer” {p-value 0.0007 (F1) and 0.0004 (F2)}, and “remaining tooth structure” {p-value 0.40 (F1) and 0.47 (F2)} compared to the palatal chamfer preparation. …”
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Is serum hemoglobin level an independent prognostic factor for IgA nephropathy?: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational cohort studies by Kang Zhang, Meng-di Wang, Shang-shang Jiang, Long Tang, Yue-fen Wang, Yuan Meng, Zhen Cai, Xue-yan Sun, Fang-qiang Cui, Wen-jing Zhao

“…However, whether serum Hb level is an independent prognostic factor of IgAN remains controversial. Herein, we aimed to investigate the prognostic value of serum Hb level in IgAN.Methods The Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed and Open Grey databases were systematically searched and reviewed. …”
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Reproducibility of ultrasound-derived fat fraction in measuring hepatic steatosis by Danlei Song, Pingping Wang, Jiahao Han, Huihui Chen, Ruixia Gao, Ling Li, Jia Li

“…Training could improve the operators’ measurement stability. Variable measurement state affects the repeatability of the UDFF values (Cov). …”
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Evaluating the Potential Use of Wearable Fitness Devices as a Measure of Outcomes in Orthopaedics by Jordan Henderson BS, Santiago Logan-Baca BS, Sara Kisiel BS, Fadi Muheidat PhD, David Jaffe MD

“…The variable moderate correlations discovered underscores the challenge of correlating pain directly with physical activity. …”
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Comparison of mechanical properties and shaping performance of ProGlider and ProTaper ultimate slider by Jeyi Song, Ji-Hyun Jang, Seok Woo Chang, Shin Hye Chung, Soram Oh

“…Results While the PG had a square cross-section, the PUS had variable square and rhomboid cross-sections and alternating cutting-edge. …”
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Machine Learning–based Identification of Prognostic Factors for Surgical Management in Patients With NOS Sarcoma by Christoph Wallner, Dr. med, Sonja V. Schmidt, Dr. med, Felix Reinkemeier, Dr. med, Marius Drysch, Dr. med, Alexander Sogorski, Dr. med, Maxi von Glinski, Dr. med, Patrick Harenberg, Dr. med, Mustafa Becerikli, Dr. med, Marcus Lehnhardt, Prof., Ingo Stricker, Dr. med, Mehran Dadras, Dr. med, Flemming Puscz, Dr. med

“…This study utilizes advanced machine learning techniques, namely classification and regression trees and Shapley additive explanation (SHAP) values, to identify predictors of survival, metastatic progression, and recurrence within a well-defined patient cohort, aiming to improve risk stratification and individualized care strategies. …”
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Measuring appreciation made EA-SI-the development of a short scale to measure experienced appreciation in social interactions at work by Maximilian Stefan Resch, Elena Nagelmann, Henrik Bellhäuser

“…Social support was added as a control variable to test for EA-SI’s incremental predictive value. …”
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