Exploring Effects of Mental Stress with Data Augmentation and Classification Using fNIRS by M. N. Afzal Khan, Nada Zahour, Usman Tariq, Ghinwa Masri, Ismat F. Almadani, Hasan Al-Nashah

“…In the time series data, statistically significant differences were noticed in the data before and after BB stimulation, which showed an improvement in the brain state, in line with the classification results. …”
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Explainable artificial intelligence with fusion-based transfer learning on adverse weather conditions detection using complex data for autonomous vehicles by Khaled Tarmissi, Hanan Abdullah Mengash, Noha Negm, Yahia Said, Ali M. Al-Sharafi

“…However, according to statistical learning, conventional AI is fundamental, facing restrictions due to manual feature engineering and restricted flexibility in adaptive environments. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Different Numerical Pain Scales Used for Pain Estimation during Debonding of Orthodontic Brackets by Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Ali A Assiry, Mubashir Baig Mirza, Fazlur Rahman Sayed, Sufiyan Shaik, Anand Marya, Adith Venugopal, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Rithvitou Horn

“…The armamentarium and operator were kept same for all the patients. Statistical analysis used was the Kruskal–Wallis test, used for intergroup and intragroup comparison of pain scores. …”
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The Association between LRRK2 G2385R and Phenotype of Parkinson’s Disease in Asian Population: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies by Wei Di, Zhiyong Zeng, Jingyan Li, Xiaoling Liu, Minzhi Bo, Hua Lv

“…The strict selection criteria and exclusion criteria were determined, and mean differences (MD) or odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to assess the strength of associations. Statistical analyses and graphics were performed using Review Manager 5.3. …”
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Rauwolfia vomitoria- a promising medical plant for benign prostatic hyperplasia management; yet with challenges by George Awuku Asare, Perpetua Dagadu, Samuel Adjei, Bernice Asiedu, Samkeliso Takaidza, Vivash Naidoo, Brodrick Amoah, Ifeoma Celestina Orabueze, Kwasi Bugyei

“…Additionally, a reduction in relative prostate weight compared to the model group was observed, though not statistically significant (p > 0.05). However, a significant reduction in prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels was seen in the RVARE-treated groups (Model vs Gp 3, p = 0.001; Model vs Gp 4, p = 0.000; Model vs Gp 5, p = 0.001). …”
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Genetic polymorphism of local Abkhazian grape cultivars by E. T. Ilnitskaya, M. V. Makarkina, I. V. Stepanov, I. I. Suprun, S. V. Tokmakov, V. Ch. Aiba, M. A. Avidzba, V. K. Kotlyar

“…To improve our knowledge about the sizes of the identified alleles, we used the DNA of grape cultivars with a known allelic composition at the analyzed loci. Statistical analysis of the data showed that the observed heterozygosity for the analyzed loci exceeded expected values, which indicates a genetic polymorphism of the studied sample of varieties. …”
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The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Upper Extremity Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study by Marianna Kelaiditi, Alexandra Lepoura, Anna Christakou, Nikolaos Chrysagis, Vasiliki Sakellari

“…Both groups demonstrated significant reductions in spasticity and improvements in upper extremity function over time, as measured by MAS and ABILHAND, respectively. However, no statistically significant differences were found between groups, indicating comparable outcomes between UEVT-WBV and conventional physiotherapy alone. …”
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Oral cannabidiol did not impair learning and memory in healthy adults by Hanna H. Gebregzi, Joanna S. Zeiger, Jeffrey P. Smith, Libby Stuyt, Luann Cullen, Jim Carsella, Daniel C. Rogers, Jordan Lafebre, Jennah Knalfec, Alfredo Vargas, Moussa M. Diawara

“…Linear Mixed Models with Bonferroni Corrections were used to compare L&M results between primary outcomes (CBD vs. placebo) and secondary demographic outcomes, with a two-tailed statistical significance of P < 0.05. Results CBD administration did not affect any of the dependent variables measured compared to the placebo group. …”
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Group 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells Participate in Renal Fibrosis in Diabetic Kidney Disease Partly via TGF-β1 Signal Pathway by Cuiping Liu, Ludan Qin, Jingya Ding, Luping Zhou, Chenlin Gao, Ting Zhang, Man Guo, Wei Huang, Zongzhe Jiang, Yang Long, Yong Xu

“…Moreover, the IL-4Rα and IL-13Rα1 mRNA in HK2 cells were increased followed by high glucose alone or combined with IL-4 or IL-13, but the differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05). However, compared with high-glucose stimulation alone, the expression of TGF-β1, FN, and collagen1 was significantly increased in HK-2 cells induced by high glucose combined with IL-4 or IL-13 (P<0.05). …”
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Remote-sensing-based forest canopy height mapping: some models are useful, but might they provide us with even more insights when combined? by N. Besic, N. Picard, C. Vega, J.-D. Bontemps, L. Hertzog, J.-P. Renaud, J.-P. Renaud, F. Fogel, M. Schwartz, A. Pellissier-Tanon, G. Destouet, F. Mortier, F. Mortier, M. Planells-Rodriguez, P. Ciais

“…Moreover, we observed that the forest stand vertical structure, the dominant tree species, and the type of forest ownership systematically emerge as statistically significant factors influencing the model divergences. …”
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Physiological profile of professional handball players regarding playing position by Mihaela Nestorova Brazanska, Vangel Ristovski, Vlatko Nedelkovski, Ljubica Dimitrievska, Jasmina Pluncevic Gligoroska

“…The BIA parameters of body composition in handball players regarding the playing position, showed statistically significant differences for all lean body mass parameters and obesity diagnose parameters, except for the body fat percent. …”
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Does the CDC Surgical Wound Classification adequately predict postoperative infection in lower extremity fracture surgery? by Elizabeth Cho, MD, Hanna House, MD, Andrew Marten, BS, Marina Feffer, MPH, Julie Agel, MA, John Scolaro, MD, Meir Marmor, MD, Ashley E. Levack, MD, MAS, OTA Classification & Outcomes Committee, James Kellam, MD, Gillian Soles, MD, Jarrod Dumpe, MD, Kyle Schweser, MD, Geoffrey Maracek, MD

“…When stratifying open versus closed fractures, there was no statistical association between CDC SWC and odds of infection. …”
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Latent class cluster analysis of knowledge on acute myocardial infarction in community residents: a cross-sectional study in Tianjin, China by Jing Wang, Xu Zhang, Yan Zhang, Jing Ma, Nan Zhang, Yuan Wang, Jing Gao, Jian-yong Xiao, Yin Liu, Ji-xiang Wang, Xiao-wei Li, Ming-dong Gao, Jing-xian Wang, Shi-bo Xu

“…This study aimed to identify clusters of knowledge on symptoms and RFs of AMI, compare characteristics and the awareness of the need for prompt treatment.Design Multistage stratified sampling was used in this cross-sectional study. Latent GOLD Statistical Package was used to identify and classify the respondent subtypes of the knowledge on AMI symptoms or modifiable RFs. …”
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Angel or devil: the dual roles of 2,3,5,4′-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucopyranoside in the development of liver injury based on integrating pharmacological techniques: a system... by Jiajie Jiang, Jiajie Jiang, Qixiu Wang, Qiang Wu, Bobin Deng, Cui Guo, Jie Chen, Jinhao Zeng, Yaoguang Guo, Xiao Ma

“…STATA and Python were used for statistical analysis, including dose-effect maps, 3D maps and radar charts to show the dose-time-effect relationship of TSG on hepatoprotection and hepatotoxicity.ResultsAfter a rigorous screening process, a total of 24 studies encompassing 564 rodents were selected for inclusion in this study. …”
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Carbapenem resistance in the Dominican Republic: clinical characteristics, genotypic profiles, and risk factors by Ricardo Ernesto Hernández-Landa, Rita Rojas-Fermín, Anel Guzman-Marte, Katherine Peralta Agramonte, Missel María Jiménez Cedano, Surelly Alexandra Mora-Peralta, Patricia Sanrregré-Oven, Alfredo J. Mena Lora

“…Methods: Data were collected on demographics, comorbidities, infection sources, hospital stay duration, antibiotic use, and microbiology results. Statistical analysis included univariate and multivariate logistic regression to identify independent risk factors for CRE. …”
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Analysis of feasibility, effectiveness and safety of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(vNOTES) of ectopic pregnancy: a retrospective study by Shuo Zhang, Dan Zhou, Jin-bowen Yan, Bo Zhang, Qing-wei Meng, Qiu-bo Lv

“…Results A total of 73 patients were included in this study, and all surgeries in both groups were performed according to the assigned procedures. There were no statistically significant differences observed in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stays between the vNOTES group and the CL group (P > 0.05). …”
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Effectiveness of interventions for middle-aged and ageing population with neck pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Taweewat Wiangkham, Uchukarn Boonyapo, Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Nattawan Phungwattanakul

“…Two reviewers will decide eligibility and assess risk of bias (ROB) of included studies. The kappa statistic will be used to evaluate agreement between the reviewers at each stage. …”
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The Genetic Landscape of Human Glioblastoma and Matched Primary Cancer Stem Cells Reveals Intratumour Similarity and Intertumour Heterogeneity by Chiara Pesenti, Stefania Elena Navone, Laura Guarnaccia, Andrea Terrasi, Jole Costanza, Rosamaria Silipigni, Silvana Guarneri, Nicola Fusco, Laura Fontana, Marco Locatelli, Paolo Rampini, Rolando Campanella, Silvia Tabano, Monica Miozzo, Giovanni Marfia

“…Here, using array-CGH platform, we investigated genetic and genomic aberration profiles of GBM parent tumour (n=10) and their primarily derived GSCs. Statistical analysis was performed by using R software and complex heatmap and corrplot packages. …”
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The Role of OCT Angiography in the Assessment of Epiretinal Macular Membrane by Daniela Bacherini, Francesco Dragotto, Tomaso Caporossi, Chiara Lenzetti, Lucia Finocchio, Alfonso Savastano, Maria Cristina Savastano, Francesco Barca, Martina Dragotto, Lorenzo Vannozzi, Francesco Nasini, Francesco Faraldi, Stanislao Rizzo, Gianni Virgili, Fabrizio Giansanti

“…Results. We found a statistically significant (p < 0.05) increase in the superficial capillary plexus vessel density (VD) from baseline to the 6-month follow-up. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation: South African Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Questionnaire by Lorisha Manas, Tawanda Chivese, Ankia Coetzee, Magda Conradie, Linzette D. Morris

“…All versions of the SA-GDMKQ had a statistically significant (p  0.001) positive linear correlation between the total scores. …”
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