Propensity Score Matching: should we use it in designing observational studies? by Fei Wan

“…Abstract Background Propensity Score Matching (PSM) stands as a widely embraced method in comparative effectiveness research. …”
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Testicular Cancer Risk Awareness in Young Male by María Fernanda Cueva Moncayo, Lexter Mihalache, Edwin Marcelo Miranda

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a descriptive study was carried out. A questionnaire in printed or electronic format was administered anonymously to a sample of 296 male students from various faculties of the Regional Autonomous University of the Andes who were studying in the period 2021-2022. …”
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Australian compilation of seismic-derived bathymetry by Ulysse Lebrec, Victorien Paumard, Juliette Denudt, Catherine Du Réau, Simon C. Lang, Julien Bailleul

“…Abstract This article presents a national seismic-derived bathymetric compilation based on the integration of 253 3D seismic surveys. …”
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Factors Related to The Family Latrine Use Coverage in Sabilambo Village Kolaka District by Fitri Yanti, Erwin Azizi Jayadipraja, Maryam Kandari, Rahmawati Rahmawati, Munawir Amasyah

“…Methods:This research employed an analytical approach using a cross-sectional study design. The study population comprised all heads of families in Sabilambo Village, totaling 1.105 families, from which a sample of 92 families was selected using simple random sampling techniques. …”
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Evaluation of primary health care nurses’ knowledge and neonatal screening performance for phenylketonuria in Alexandria by Esraa Mohammed Abd El-Samie Ismail, Wafaa Mohamed Elarousy, Shaymaa Saeed Mohamed Badawe, Rasha Mohamed Abohadida

“…Abstract Introduction Nurses play a crucial role in the primary prevention of phenylketonuria (PKU) within national screening programs for newborns. …”
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Design and Implementation of Single Axis Solar Tracking System: Utilizing GPS, Astronomical Equations, and Satellite Dish Actuator for Optimal Efficiency by Rizgar Ahmed Salih, Karzan Qadir Mohammed, Peshawa Osman Hama, Rawaz Othman Hassan, Barham Kamal Noori

“…Where the sun’s location in the sky is changed during the day, a tracking mechanism has been proposed as a promising technology to harness the maximum amount of solar radiation by PV system as compared to the fixed panels. …”
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Identification of Attack on Data Packets Using Rough Set Approach to Secure End to End Communication by Banghua Wu, Shah Nazir, Neelam Mukhtar

“…Identification of attack is a way to identify the security violations and analyze the measures in a computer network. …”
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Accidental intra-arterial injection of enoxaparin sodium leading to abdominal wall expanding subcutaneous hematoma and abdominal wound: case report-vascular by Caroline Howell, Richard Simman, Richard Simman, Richard Simman

“…IntroductionEnoxaparin sodium (Lovenox®) is a commonly used anticoagulant medication that is self-administered via subcutaneous injection to prevent the formation of pathologic blood clots. …”
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Thermographic Imaging of the Superficial Temperature in Racing Greyhounds before and after the Race by Mari Vainionpää, Esa-Pekka Tienhaara, Marja Raekallio, Jouni Junnila, Marjatta Snellman, Outi Vainio

“…A total of 47 racing greyhounds were enrolled in this study on two race days (in July and September, resp.) at a racetrack. …”
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Association of XRCC3, XRCC4, BAX, and BCL-2 Polymorphisms with the Risk of Breast Cancer by Emre Ozoran, Fadime Didem Can Trabulus, Duygu Erhan, Bahadir Batar, Mehmet Guven

“…This study is aimed at determining the association of XRCC3 Thr241Met (rs861539), XRCC4 G(-1394) T (rs6869366) DNA repair and BAX G(-248) A (rs4645878), and BCL2 C(-938) A (rs2279115) apoptotic gene polymorphisms with breast cancer. …”
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Hybrid learning in post-pandemic higher education systems: an analysis using SEM and DNN by Alvin Muhammad ‘Ainul Yaqin, Ahmad Kamil Muqoffi, Sigit Rahmat Rizalmi, Faishal Arham Pratikno, Remba Yanuar Efranto

“…We tested the model at a public university in Indonesia that had implemented a hybrid learning system post-pandemic but reverted to a full offline system due to doubts about the benefits and student interest. …”
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The Use of Multiple Correspondence Analysis to Explore Associations between Categories of Qualitative Variables in Healthy Ageing by Patrício Soares Costa, Nadine Correia Santos, Pedro Cunha, Jorge Cotter, Nuno Sousa

“…MCA provided a powerful tool to explore complex ageing data, covering multiple and diverse variables, showing if a relationship exists and how variables are related, and offering statistical results that can be seen both analytically and visually.…”
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Altered Immune Regulation in Type 1 Diabetes by András Zóka, Györgyi Műzes, Anikó Somogyi, Tímea Varga, Barbara Szémán, Zahra Al-Aissa, Orsolya Hadarits, Gábor Firneisz

“…Research in genetics and immunology was going on separate strands for a long time. Type 1 diabetes mellitus might not be characterized with a single pathogenetic factor. …”
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Exploring the Node Importance and Its Influencing Factors in the Railway Freight Transportation Network in China by Qipeng Sun, Xiaozhuang Guo, Wenjing Jiang, Haiying Ding, Tingzhen Li, Xingbo Xu

“…Node importance is a key factor affecting the overall operation efficiency of a railway freight transportation network (RFTN) that can be measured with the indicators of Hub and PageRank. …”
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Tendencias de hablantes vascos en conversaciones en Instagram: el cambio de código y sus funciones by Orreaga Ibarra

“…En resumen, se detecta una tendencia a marcar la autenticidad y la identidad mediante el uso de las variantes dialectales locales y a su vez a utilizar otras lenguas que les den un toque de modernidad; en definitiva, se busca conexión con las raíces locales y a la vez abrirse a la modernidad, una visión y un uso “glocal” de la lengua. …”
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Postural Control During Single-Leg Landing in Female Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Ayane Ogura, Terumitsu Miyazaki, Hirofumi Ida, Satoshi Shibata, Masahiro Takemura

“…The experimental task involved a single-leg landing from a 30 cm box. Joint angles and moments were determined using a 3-dimensional motion analysis system, while muscle activity was assessed using surface electromyography. …”
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End-of-Life Options for (Bio)degradable Polymers in the Circular Economy by Wanda Sikorska, Marta Musioł, Barbara Zawidlak-Węgrzyńska, Joanna Rydz

“…But recycling method should be used in such a form that it is economically justified in a given case. …”
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TWO DESIGNS OF THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE EMBEDDED INTO AN ASYNCHRONOUS MOTOR by V. V. Solencov, V. V. Brel

“…The significance of the braking devices is increasing due to the intensification of manufacturing, increase in the moving masses, speeds of movement and frequency of braking. During a short time period the braking device needs to convert a significant amount of mechanical energy into heat energy and transfer it into the environment without compromising the operability of both devices and machines in general. …”
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Lauric Acid-Modified Nitraria Seed Meal Composite as Green Carrier Material for Pesticide Controlled Release by Bo Bai, Xiaohui Xu, Jingjie Hai, Na Hu, Honglun Wang, Yourui Suo

“…To alleviate the adverse effects of pesticide residues on the environment, development of a more safe, economical, and reliable usage approach of pesticides is critically urgent. …”
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Seeking Culturally Safe Developmental Evaluation: Supporting the Shift in Services for Indigenous Children by Natasha Blanchet-Cohen, Pascale Geoffroy, Luz Luz Marina Hoyos

“…Setting: Indigenous peoples living in urban areas in Quebec often feel unwelcome mainstream services, resulting in under-use. A history of colonization in Canada has resulted in a loss of Indigenous child-rearing practices Intervention: The study was carried out in the context of a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening the abilities of pregnant women, mothers, fathers, extended family, community, and practitioners to create conditions for the holistic development of themselves and their children. …”
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