Prediction of Prognosis and Recurrence of Bladder Cancer by ECM-Related Genes by Hongfan Zhao, Zihao Chen, Yunze Fang, Mingqiang Su, Yipeng Xu, Zhifeng Wang, Michael Adu Gyamfi, Junfeng Zhao

“…Extracellular matrix (ECM) genes activate a number of pathways that facilitate tumor development. This study is aimed at providing models to predict BLCA survival and recurrence by ECM genes. …”
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Determination of Radiation Shielding Features of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Magnetite-Bismuth Oxide Composite Using Precise Computational Methods and Monte Carlo Code by Fariba Baroonzadeh, Maziyar Mahdavi, Mohammad Hosseini, Reza Jalli

“…Material and Methods: Five different compounds, including raw polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and four other samples containing variable weight fractions of bismuth oxide and with a constant fraction of magnetite were selected. …”
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The Relationship Between Parenting Stress and Parents’ Level of Education, Knowledge, and Attitude Regarding Dental and Oral Health Maintenance in Children with Intellect... by Chalid M, Riyanti E, Soewondo W, Andisetyanto P, Rikmasari R, Rakhmatia YD, Tjahajawati S

“…Multivariate analysis showed a relationship between parenting stress and parents’ level of education, knowledge, and attitudes, with a p-value of 0.0008 and W=0.205.Conclusion: There is a relationship between parenting stress and the level of education, knowledge, and attitudes of parents regarding the maintenance of the oral health of children with intellectual disabilities (whether it is related between parenting stress and each variable or when parenting stress is related to all three).Keywords: parenting stress, educational level, knowledge, attitudes, intellectual disability…”
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Association of Lactate Dehydrogenase with In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection: A Retrospective Observational Study by Huaping He, Xiangping Chai, Yang Zhou, Xiaogao Pan, Guifang Yang

“…The target-independent variable was LDH measured at baseline, and the dependent was all-cause mortality during hospitalization. …”
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A study of stressful life events in patients with first-episode acute coronary syndrome (ACS)—a hospital-based case–control study by Muntaqueem Ul Kousar, Shaheena Parveen, Masood Maqbool, Yasir Hassan Rather, Fazle Roub Bhat, Neelofar Jan, Ubaid Rasool

“…Therefore, this study aims to investigate stressful life events among patients experiencing their first episode of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and compare this with controls. …”
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Construction and Evaluation of a Predictive Nomogram for Identifying Premature Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas in Elderly Diabetic Patients by Liu S, Wang Y, He X, Li X

“…Model performance was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC), calibration curve, decision curve analysis (DCA), and clinical impact curve (CIC).Results: Among elderly patients with diabetes mellitus, the incidence of immature AVF was 29.56%, affecting 162 of 548 individuals. The five-variable model demonstrated an AUROC value of 0.922, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 0.870 to 0.947 in the training dataset, and an AUROC of 0.912, accompanied by a 95% CI of 0.880 to 0.935 in the internal validation dataset. …”
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Time to Relapse and Its Predictors among Children with Nephrotic Syndrome in Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2019 by Miliete Gebrehiwot, Mekuria Kassa, Haftom Gebrehiwot, Migbar Sibhat

“…However, there is no study conducted to determine the incidence and predictive factors of relapse for nephrotic syndrome in Ethiopia, especially in children. Thus, this study aimed to assess the incidence of relapse and its predictors among children with nephrotic syndrome in Ethiopia. …”
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Childbirth Self-Efficacy and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia, 2023: A Cross-Sectional Study by Tesfahun Simon, Kassahun Fikadu, Bezawit Afework, Habtamu Alemu, Begetayinoral Kussia

“…Descriptive statistics were calculated for each variable, and a logistic model was used. Statistical significance was determined at a p value of less than 0.05 and 95% confidence level. …”
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Influence of type traits on stayability in the Ital- ian Mediterranean buffalo by Damiano Altieri, Stefano Biffani, Mayra Gómez, Yuri Gombia, Dario Rossi, Luca Gubitosi, Nadia Piscopo, Francesca Carnovale, Rossella Di Palo

“…In a recent study, we evaluated the genetic aspects of stayability in IMB, and the results suggest the possibility of using it in the selection process. This study aimed to correlate stayability with the linear type traits measured by the ANASB for IMB and with the merit score values for body conformation, limbs, feet, and udder. …”
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Determinants of Low Fifth Minute Apgar Score among Newborn Delivered in Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia by Bekalu Getachew, Tesema Etefa, Adissu Asefa, Behailu Terefe, Diriba Dereje

“…Chi-square test was done at bivariate level and P value was used to select candidate variables for multivariate analysis. …”
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Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of a Large Isoniazid-Resistant Tuberculosis Outbreak in London: A Retrospective Observational Study. by Nicola Casali, Agnieszka Broda, Simon R Harris, Julian Parkhill, Timothy Brown, Francis Drobniewski

“…<h4>Background</h4>A large isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis outbreak centred on London, United Kingdom, has been ongoing since 1995. The aim of this study was to investigate the power and value of whole genome sequencing (WGS) to resolve the transmission network compared to current molecular strain typing approaches, including analysis of intra-host diversity within a specimen, across body sites, and over time, with identification of genetic factors underlying the epidemiological success of this cluster.…”
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A new hybrid distance and similarity based scenario reduction approach for stochastic economic operation of microgrid by Gaurav Gangil, Amit Saraswat, Sunil Kumar Goyal

“…This paper attempts to develop a multi-time period stochastic optimization model for economic operations of a typical microgrid by employing a scenario-based analysis approach to exploit various uncertainties associated with variable renewable energy (VRE) generations, electricity prices, and load demand. …”
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Hyperuricemia and associated factors among adult cardiovascular disease patients at Salale University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Fitche, Central Ethiopia. by Negesse Bokona Rufe, Tolera Ambisa Lamesa, Aklilu Getachew Mamo, Belay Merkeb Zewude, Bedasa Addisu, Deresa Jamma Nigusie, Sintayehu Asaye Biya

“…Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were performed. A variable that had a p-value of ≤ 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval was considered statistically significant.…”
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Evaluating the predictive effect of vitamin D on clinical outcomes of infliximab-treated Crohn’s disease patients by Jiao Zheng, Hongping Gao, Yu Zhang, Mingxuan Sun, Hang Sun, Ying Pei

“…The potential risk variables were then investigated using univariate, multivariate, and LASSO regression models.ResultsIncluded were 158 individuals with CD treated with IFX. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of burnout syndrome among selected health care professionals at University Hospitals of Sidama Region and Southern, Ethiopia 2023 by Bereket Bizuneh, Endrias Markos Woldesemayat, Don Eliseo Lucero, Terefe Markos, Hailemariam Getachew

“…Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with burnout syndrome and adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval were used to describe factors associated significantly. Variables with a P value of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. …”
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Factors affecting survival of foals with pneumonia in a referral hospital by Heini Sofia Rossi, Heli Katariina Hyytiäinen, Jouni Juho Tapio Junnila, Minna Marjaana Rajamäki, Anna Kristina Mykkänen

“…In ROC analysis, optimal cut-off value for RR was ≥ 55/min with sensitivity 75.0% and specificity 76.3%. …”
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Suggesting a structural model of test anxiety based on early maladaptive schemas with mediating fear of negative evaluation students in Tehran by Kourosh Jabari, Bahman Kord, Arezoo Shomali Oskoei

“…Therefore, based on these findings, it can be concluded that in addition to their direct influence on exam anxiety, schemas can also affect the dependent variable or criterion through the mediation of fear of negative evaluation. …”
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Determinants of export activities in Ukrainian regions in the pre-conflict and the first-stage conflict periods by Elena Horská, Serhiy Moroz, Jozef Palkovič

“… Objective: The article aims to explore the impact of main factors on the export dynamics of Ukrainian regions in the pre-conflict and conflict periods. …”
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أثر أبعاد العلامة التجارية على رضا الزبائن by مصطفى سعيد الشيخ

“…الكلمات المفتاحية: العلامة التجارية ، رضا الزبائن، السعر المدرك ، الجودة المدركة ، ثقة الزبون ، القيمة المدركة ، شهرةالعلامةالتجارية، سامسونج،الأردن. Abstract This study aims to analysis of the impact of the brand on the dimensions of satisfaction customers Samsung cellular mobile phone brand in terms of the dimensions of which was chosen as an independent variable, namely, (perceived price, perceived quality, customer confidence, perceived value, celebrity brand). …”
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A regional space weather hazard variation index utilising Swarm FAST data by Orr Lauren, Beggan Ciarán, Brown William

“…From the binned magnetic variances, we can determine thresholds for exceedance e.g. at the 99th percentile in each grid cell. If the value of the magnetic variation computed from Swarm FAST data, using the same method, exceeds the pre-determined thresholds within the bin, this indicates a highly variable magnetic field in the region, implying a localized increase in space weather hazard risk in regions without ground observatories. …”
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