Prediction model and scoring system for in-hospital mortality risk in infants with heart failure aged 1–36 months: A retrospective case-control study by Meng Wei, Shuai Shang, Huasheng Lv, Xiaoyan Liang, Yanmei Lu, Baopeng Tang

“…Results: Using the Lasso regression method, this study selected the best 14 variables from 88 independent variables of infants and toddlers with heart failure. …”
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Multimodal nomogram integrating deep learning radiomics and hemodynamic parameters for early prediction of post-craniotomy intracranial hypertension by Zunfeng Fu, Jing Wang, Wenyi Shen, Yanqing Wu, Jiajun Zhang, Yan Liu, Chongqiang Wang, Yanlin Shen, Ye Zhu, Weifu Zhang, Chunju Lv, Lin Peng

“…Abstract To evaluate the effectiveness of deep learning radiomics nomogram in distinguishing early intracranial hypertension (IH) following primary decompressive craniectomy (DC) in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to demonstrate its potential clinical value as a noninvasive tool for guiding timely intervention and improving patient outcomes. …”
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The impact of nirsevimab prophylaxis on RSV hospitalizations: a real-world cost-benefit analysis in Tuscany, Italy by Vieri Lastrucci, Martina Pacifici, Giorgia Alderotti, Monia Puglia, Elettra Berti, Federica Barbati, Lorenzo Lodi, Lorenzo Lodi, Silvia Boscia, Francesco Nieddu, Giuseppe Indolfi, Giuseppe Indolfi, Diego Peroni, Marco Martini, Chiara Azzari, Chiara Azzari, Fabio Voller, Maria Moriondo, Silvia Ricci, Silvia Ricci

“…Sensitivity analyses were performed to identify influential variables.ResultsUnder prophylaxis practices at the time of the study, there were a total of 663 hospitalizations associated with RSV, including 102 severe cases, representing €5,247,645 in costs. …”
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Evaluating red blood cell distribution width from community blood tests as a predictor of hospitalization and mortality in adults with SARS-CoV-2: a cohort study by Tamar Banon, Joshua Wortsman, Shay Ben Moshe, Sivan Gazit, Asaf Peretz, Amir Ben Tov, Gabriel Chodick, Galit Perez, Tal Patalon

“…RDW was evaluated separately as continuous and discrete (High RDW ≥ 14.5) variables.Results Four thousand one hundred and sixty-eight patients were included in this study, where 824 patients (19.8%) had a high RDW value ≥14.5% (High RDW: 64.7% were female, mean age 58 years [±22] vs. …”
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Evaluating the Effects of Sensorimotor Training on the Physical Capacities of Older People by Carolina A. Cabo, Víctor Hernández-Beltrán, Orlando Fernandes, Cláudia Mendes, José M. Gamonales, Mário C. Espada, José A. Parraca

“…Jamovi software (v. 2.5.2.0) was used to develop the statistical analysis, using a <i>p</i>-value of less than 0.05 to assess the statistical significance. …”
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Effectiveness of the Integrated Dengue Education and Learning (iDEAL) module in improving the knowledge, attitude, practice, environmental cleanliness index, and dengue index among... by Rahmat Dapari, Kalaivani Muniandy, Ahmad Zaid Fattah Azman, Suhaili Abu Bakar, Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa, Lim Chee Hwa, Sukhvinder Singh Sandhu, Nooreen Farzana Mustapha, Norazman Mohd Rosli, Mohd 'Ammar Ihsan Ahmad Zamzuri, Mohd Rohaizat Hassan, Nazri Che Dom, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim, Balvinder Singh Gill, Nurulhusna Ab Hamid

“…Within-group changes over time will be compared using one-way repeated measure analysis of variance for continuous and normally distributed variables. …”
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Reporting of late-onset immune-related adverse events with immune checkpoint inhibitors in VigiBase by Alessandro Ceschi, Emanuel Raschi, Roberta Noseda, Michele Fusaroli, Francesca Bedussi, Valentina Giunchi

“…Significance was determined for variables with the lower bound of the 95% CI of the reporting OR (ROR) higher than 1 and a p value &lt;0.05.Results The study population consisted of 6006 ICSRs with ICI-related irAEs (4574, 76.2%, originated from Europe; 3900, 64.9%, involved males; median patient age was 67 years, IQR 59–74 years). …”
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Prevalence and contributors to anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months in Kyangwali Refugee settlement, Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Christine Nakimera, Philip Bright Bwajojo, William Kaweesa, Joan Nampiima, Faith Chebet, Sharifah Namuwawu, Martin Bwemage, Moses Nuwabasa, Regina Ndagire, Allan Lugaajju, Joel Tumwebaze, Catherine Nassozi Lwanira

“…Anaemia was 1.4 times (95% CI = 1.13–1.82; p = 0.003) more prevalent among wasted children than the normal children. …”
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An analysis of the mediating effect of presenteeism between job crafting and organizational silencing in junior nurses: a cross sectional study by Na Yang, Dandan Wang, Chen Wei, Jingwen Wang, Liping Yuan

“…This negative behavior not only affects the efficiency of team communication but may also reduce the quality of care. At the same time, presenteeism (working with illness or inefficiency) is becoming increasingly prominent in the nurse population, further exacerbating burnout and organizational silence. …”
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Grass pea dual purpose dry matter and seed yields in rainfed conditions across diverse environments by Hamid Hatami Maleki, Behrouz Vaezi, Askar Jozeyan, Amir Mirzaei, Reza Darvishzadeh, Shahryar Dashti, Mousa Arshad, Hossein Zeinalzadeh-Tabrizi, Mojtaba Kordrostami

“…The experimental field trials were carried out using a randomized complete block design, and each experimental setup was replicated three times. The descriptive statistics showed a mean value of 4.030 (ton/ha) and 1.530 (ton/ha), with phenotypic coefficients of 54.77 and 61.56 for dry-matter yield and seed yield, respectively. …”
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Factors influencing waist circumference among urban bank employees in Northeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Woynshet Yimer, Lakew Asmare, Fikre Bayu Gebeyehu, Tihtna Alemu, Anisa Mehamed, Fanos Yeshanew Ayele

“…Therefore, promoting activities aimed at preventing non-communicable diseases, such as leisure-time physical activity, and reducing discretionary calorie intake are essential for reducing high waist circumference measurements.…”
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Inversion of Leaf Chlorophyll Content in Different Growth Periods of Maize Based on Multi-Source Data from “Sky–Space–Ground” by Wu Nile, Su Rina, Na Mula, Cha Ersi, Yulong Bao, Jiquan Zhang, Zhijun Tong, Xingpeng Liu, Chunli Zhao

“…Leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) is a key indicator of crop growth condition. Real-time, non-destructive, rapid, and accurate LCC monitoring is of paramount importance for precision agriculture management. …”
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Clinical Features and Inhospital Outcomes of Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy: Ten Years’ Experience from a Tertiary Care Center in South India by Amit Mandal, John Jose, Oommen K. George, Paul V. George, Viji Samuel Thomson, George Joseph

“…Descriptive statistics were obtained for all variables and entered in MS Excel and analyzed with SPSS (SPSS for Windows, version 16.0, Chicago, IL, USA) in the study, and appropriate statistical tests like P value were employed to ascertain the significance. …”
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eGFR slope as predictor of mortality in heart failure patients by Sofie Verstreken, Monika Beles, Clara L. Oeste, Ana Moya, Imke Masuy, Riet Dierckx, Ward Heggermont, Jeroen Dauw, Dries Hens, Jozef Bartunek, Marc Vanderheyden

“…Cox proportional hazard models were used to evaluate the relationship between baseline variables and mortality, while joint modelling combined eGFR trends and mortality. …”
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Impact of fertilisers on drinking water quality in Europe: implications for sustainable agriculture by Aleksandra Kuzior, Maksym Huzenko, Nataliya Stoyanets, Olena Churikanova, Tetiana Vasylieva

“…The analysis period covers 2006–2021, ensuring a balanced data panel with the same number of observations for each country over time. Key variables included the amounts of fertilisers (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) used per hectare and capita, as well as food export and import indicators, enabling an estimation of the overall effect of agricultural activity on water quality. …”
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Quality intrapartum care and associated factors in East Africa: multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health survey by Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Bezawit Melak Fente, Mamaru Melkam, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Hiwot Altaye Asebe

“…Variables with p-values less than 0.05 were considered significant factors associated with receiving quality intrapartum care.ResultsThe prevalence of receiving quality intrapartum care in East Africa was 56.38% [95% confidence interval (CI): 56.03, 56.7]. …”
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Formation of forest mensuration indicators of Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco in artificial plantations of the western region of Ukraine by Iurii Debryniuk, Stepan Myklush, Yuriy Myklush

“…Even in a plantation aged 105 years, the tree species maintains a high growth intensity (site index class Ic). The observed variability in diameter change of Pseudotsuga menziesii across plantations, where the species’ share ranges from 10 to100%, significantly exceeds the variability in height growth. …”
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Real-world evaluation of safety and efficacy of AHCL systems in young children with type 1 diabetes: a 1-year assessment by Daniele Franzone, Giordano Spacco, Andrea Piano, Giulia Siri, Giacomo Tantari, Giuseppe d’Annunzio, Maria Grazia Calevo, Mohamad Maghnie, Mohamad Maghnie, Nicola Minuto, Marta Bassi, Marta Bassi

“…During the 12-months study period, an improvement in HbA1c value (7.50 vs 6.59%, p&lt;0.001), Time in Range (TIR, +10.21%, p&lt;0.001) and Time in Tight Range (TITR, +7.56%, p=0.003) were observed, with a reduction in time in hyperglycaemia and without an increase in time in hypoglycaemia. …”
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Model Optimization for High-Yield Biocrude in Co-Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Municipal Sludge by Botian HAO, Yunfei DIAO, Ya WEI, Donghai XU

“…The Box-Behnken Design (BBD) was used to develop a three-factor, three-level response surface model, selecting reaction temperature (280 - 340 ℃), residence time (15 - 45 min), and biomass-to-water mass ratio (1∶5 - 1∶15) as key variables. …”
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Presence of Pain Shows Greater Effect than Tendon Structural Alignment During Landing Dynamics by Silvia Ortega-Cebrián, Diogo C. F. Silva, Daniela F. Carneiro, Victor Zárate, Leonel A. T. Alves, Diana C. Guedes, Carlos A. Zárate-Tejero, Aïda Cadellans-Arróniz, António Mesquita Montes

“…A general linear model was used to evaluate joint JA differences between tendon alignment, pain, and sex variables. Sample <i>t</i>-tests compared peak_vGRF, load time, load rate, and area based on tendon alignment, pain presence, sex, and jump. …”
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