Spinal presentations in children with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy on nusinersen treatment across the SMA-REACH UK network: a retrospective national observational study by Francesco Muntoni, Giovanni Baranello, Pinki Munot, Mariacristina Scoto, Adnan Manzur, Marion Main, Evelin Milev, Lianne Abbott, Victoria Selby, Amy Wolfe, Annemarie Rohwer, Catherine Rye, Sarah Gregson, Grainne NicFhirleinn, Rosanna Raab, Heather McMurchie, Angela Topping, Faye Mason, Jennie Sheehan, Felicity Vann, Steph Wadsworth, José Longatto, Lindsey Pallant, Nick Emery, Jenny Moustoukas, Sarah D’Urso, Kay White, Efthymia Panagiotopoulou

“…This study aimed to evaluate the spinal presentation and management of type 1 SMA children on nusinersen across the SMA-REACH UK network.Methods Spinal presentation and management of 80 children (age range 4 months–14 years, median 4 years 2 months) with type 1 SMA on nusinersen across the SMA-REACH UK network were reviewed through retrospective data analysis.Results There were 60 type 1 children who developed a spinal asymmetry, of which 40 had kyphosis and 50 used a supportive thoraco-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO). …”
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Understanding Psychological Wellbeing Among Iranian Healthcare Workers: The Role of Resilience and Social Capital by Maryam Akbari, Mohammad Hossein Kaveh, Rosanna Cousins, Hamidreza Mokarami, Mehdi Jahangiri, Changiz Rahimi Taghanaki

“…Data were collected using a survey that included Ryff’s Scale of Psychological Well-Being, the Social Capital at Work Scale, and the Resilience at Work Scale. Data analysis involved correlations and path analysis to clarify the relationship between predictor variables for psychological well-being in healthcare workers.Results: Significant relationships were found between psychological well-being and resilience (r=0.29, P<0.01), psychological wellbeing and social capital (r=0.31, P<0.01), and resilience and social capital (r=0.42, P<0.01). …”
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PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN MODEL PROBLEM SOLVING FISIKA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR KOGNITIF DAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA by Yenni Novita Lestari, Eko Swistoro, Andik Purwanto

“…This research used nonequivalent control group design to examine the effect of the PSF model on cognitive learning outcomes and one group pretest posttest design to examine the effect of the PSF model on critical thinking ability. Based on data analysis, it showed that: (1) with using the t-test two independent samples, there was a significant effect of learning with the PSF model on cognitive learning outcomes with a value that is  (2,63 > 2.00), with effect size of 0.6 which is in the medium category and 2) there was a significant effect of learning with the PSF model on critical thinking abilities known by the difference between the average posttest score with an average score of pretest (O2 - O1) of  37.38 with effect size of 3,0, which is in the high category. …”
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Prevalence and influencing factors of regular physical activity among community-dwelling adults in Shaanxi province, 2018: an analysis of surveillance data by Yali TAO, Rina SA, Weihua WANG, Meng WU, Rong LIU, Lin QIU

“…Complex weight processing and unconditional multivariate logistic regression models were used in the data analysis to investigate the prevalence and main influencing factors of regular physical activity among the participants. …”
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Challenges of community participation in health emergency and disaster risk management in an Iranian context: a qualitative study by Mohammad Azim Mahmodi, Mehrdad Farrokhi, Seyyed Mohammad Reza Hosseini, Mehdi Najafi, Mohammad Esmaeel Motlagh, Hamid Reza Khankeh

“…A total of 23 interviews were conducted with 20 participants.ResultsThere were 15 males and five females participating in the study including healthcare managers, academic people, and laypeople. Data analysis revealed nine distinct categories, which were grouped into three overarching themes based on their similarities. …”
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Suboptimal Blood Pressure Control, Associated Factors, and Choice of Antihypertensive Drugs among Type 2 Diabetic Patients at KCMC, Tanzania by Gabriel W. Mbwete, Kajiru G. Kilonzo, Elichilia R. Shao, Nyasatu G. Chamba

“…Suboptimal BP was defined as BP levels≥140/90 mmHg according to the American Diabetes Association guideline published in 2018. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. …”
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HIV status and contraceptive use in Zimbabwe among sexually active adolescent girls and women: Secondary analysis of Zimbabwe Demographic Health survey data by G Musuka, G Murewanhema, Z Mukandavire, I Chingombe, D Cuadros, F Mutenherwa, T Dzinamarira, R Eghtessadi, N Malunguza, M Mapingure

“…In this secondary data analysis, we aimed to describe contraceptive use by HIV-positive and HIV-negative sexually active adolescent girls and women, using data from the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (2015-16). …”
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Social Structure Analysis in Management of South Sumatra Inland Waters by Fevi Rahma Dwi Putri, Arif Satria, Rilus A. Kinseng, Taryono Taryono

“…To achieve this goal, a constructivist paradigm with qualitative research methods was employed, and the sample comprised 39 informants selected as subjects. The data analysis was conducted in three distinct stages, namely data reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions. …”
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Characterization of Flakes Made in Corn Flour (Zea Mays) and Pumpkin (Cucurbita Moshcata) with Addition of Soybean Flour (Glicine Max) by Lucia Saraswati, Fauzan Azima, Daimon Syukri

“…The research method used is an experimental method with descriptive data analysis. This study used 5 treatments and 3 replications: A = (addition of 0 grams of soybean flour), B = (addition of 15 grams of soybean flour), C = (addition of 30 grams of soybean flour), D = (addition of 45 grams of soybean flour), and E = (addition of 60 grams of soybean flour). …”
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Practice and factors associated with sunlight exposure of infants among mothers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shambel Dessale Asmamaw, Tibebu Habte Zewde, Abiel Teshome, Esayas Nigussie

“…The quality assessment of included articles was evaluated using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Data analysis was carried out using STATA-14 version software. …”
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IDENTIFIKASI PEMBEKALAN KETERAMPILAN ABAD 21 PADA ASPEK KETERAMPILAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH SISWA SMA KOTA BENGKULU DALAM MATA PELAJARAN FISIKA by Agung Jayadi, Desy Hanisa Putri, Henny Johan

“…Data collection techniques used in this study were questionnaires for teachers and students. Based on data analysis, debriefing of 21st century skills on aspects of problem solving skills of Bengkulu city high school students in physics subjects was in good category from teacher and student perception. …”
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Patient safety culture through the lenses of surgical patients: a qualitative study by Magnhild Vikan, Arvid S. Haugen, Berit T. Valeberg, Ann K. Bjørnnes, Vigdis K. S. Husby, Ellen CT. Deilkås, Stein O. Danielsen

“…We analyzed the data using Braun and Clarke’s method for reflexive thematic analysis, and generated themes by examining patterns of meaning throughout the dataset. Results Data analysis generated three themes concerning the former surgical patients’ perspectives of patient safety culture and adverse events: (1) “Personalized care and predictable pathways increase patients’ sense of safety”; (2) “Surgical patients’ involvement: Aspire to be a resource – Not a threat”; and (3) “Time to cultivate a culture that fosters improvements and reconciliation.” …”
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Area under the Curve-Based Dosing of Vancomycin in Critically Ill Patients Using 6-Hour Urine Creatinine Clearance Measurement by Bita Shahrami, Farhad Najmeddin, Saeideh Ghaffari, Atabak Najafi, Mohammad Reza Rouini, Mojtaba Mojtahedzadeh

“…Correlation of CLvan with the measured creatinine clearance in 6-hour urine collection (CL6 h) and estimated creatinine clearance by the Cockcroft–Gault formula (CLCG) was investigated. Results. Data analysis revealed that CL6 h had a stronger correlation with CLvan rather than CLCG (r = 0.823 vs. 0.594; p<0.001 vs. 0.003). …”
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Community perspectives regarding brain-computer interfaces: A cross-sectional study of community-dwelling adults in the UK. by Austen El-Osta, Mahmoud Al Ammouri, Shujhat Khan, Sami Altalib, Manisha Karki, Eva Riboli-Sasco, Azeem Majeed

“…Participants were recruited primarily through Prolific Academic's panel and personal networks. Data analysis involved summarizing responses using frequencies and percentages, with chi-squared tests to compare groups. …”
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Factors associated with male acceptance of modern contraceptive methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study in a peri-urban municipality by Judith A. Anaman-Torgbor, Mirialys Fiona Nana Ama Anaman, Elvis Reindolf Kale, Kennedy Diema Konlan

“…A structured pre-tested questionnaire, including open-ended and closed-ended questions, was researcher assistant administered. Data analysis was conducted using STATA version 17. Results The majority of the respondents identified that contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy (91.19%), and also identified the following as birth control commodities: birth control pills (64.94%), female condoms (15.71%), intrauterine devices - IUDs (4.79%), and implants (4.21%). …”
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The relationship between perceptions toward advertising and consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor foods among adults in the United States: results from a national survey by Chan L. Thai, Jacqui Villarreal, Jacqueline A. Thai

“…The purpose of this study is to explore (1) the differences in perceptions toward and trust in food advertisements between racial/ethnic population subgroups; and (2) the associations between perceptions toward food advertising and the consumption of energy-dense, nutrient poor (EDNP) foods among adults using data from a national data set (n = 1,535).MethodsData from the National Cancer Institute’s Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) survey were utilized in this secondary data analysis study. We conducted one-way ANOVAs to evaluate demographic subgroup differences within advertising trust and perceptions, and utilized bivariate and multivariable linear regression models to examine associations between (1) the perceptions toward and trust in food advertisements between racial/ethnic population subgroups; and (2) the associations between perceptions toward food advertising and the consumption of EDNP foods, while controlling for sociodemographic factors.ResultsResults show significant differences between racial/ethnic groups on advertising perceptions (F = 8.59, p &lt; 0.0001). …”
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Role of digital technology in epidemic control: a scoping review on COVID-19 and Ebola by Amanuel Adugna, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma, Melsew Setegn Alie, Tewodros Yosef, Daniel Asmelash, Dorka Dessalegn

“…Objective To synthesise the role of digital technologies in epidemic control and prevention, focussing on Ebola and COVID-19.Design A scoping review.Data sources A systematic search was done on PubMed, HINARI, Web of Science, Google Scholar and a direct Google search until 10 September 2024.Eligibility criteria We included all qualitative and quantitative studies, conference papers or abstracts, anonymous reports, editorial reports and viewpoints published in English.Data extraction and synthesis The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews checklist was used to select the included study. Data analysis was performed using Gale’s framework thematic analysis method, resulting in the identification of key themes.Results A total of 64 articles that examined the role of digital technology in the Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics were included in the final review. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self-Reported Substance Use among Patients with Mental Illness in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study by Kilaye Karino, Joel S. Ambikile, Masunga K. Iseselo

“…IBM SPSS version 25 was employed for data analysis, utilizing frequencies and percentages to determine the prevalence of self-reported substance use. …”
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Impact of Economic Agglomeration on Carbon Emission Intensity and Its Spatial Spillover Effect: A Case Study of Guangdong Province, China by Qian Xu, Junyi Li, Ziqing Lin, Shuhuang Wu, Ying Yang, Zhixin Lu, Yingjie Xu, Lisi Zha

“…We analyzed the impact of economic agglomeration on carbon emission intensity and its spatial spillover effect in Guangdong Province, the most economically advantaged province of China, based on a spatial weight matrix generated using geographic proximity, exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA), and the spatial Durbin model. Between 2000 and 2019, economic agglomeration and carbon emission intensity in Guangdong Province exhibited persistent upward trajectories, whereas between 2016 and 2019, carbon emission intensity gradually approached zero. …”
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Ventricular function assessment using an ultrafast spoiled gradient echo sequence with an intravascular blood pool contrast agent in pediatric patients. by Tayaba Miah, Rithvik Gunda, Gerald Greil, Mohammad Hussain, Qing Zou

“…<h4>Results</h4>Ventricular function assessment via volumetric data analysis resulted in no statistically significant differences (P > 0.05), and high R2 values. …”
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