Virtual game-based learning environments to promote self-regulated learning skills in foreign language learners [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Maira Alejandra Noriega Cortes, Laura Carreño-Bolivar

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Detection of Antichlamydial Antibody in Patients With Ectopic Pregnancy and Normal Pregnancy by Srwa Jamal Murad

“…The collected data analyzed by SPSS program and for compare between means of two variables independent sample t-test was used while for comparison of categorical variables Chi square test was used with considering ? …”
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The Quality of Functional Movements and the Back Squat in Amateur and Professional Bodybuilders by VERONIKA ILJINAITĖ, LAIMONAS ŠIUPŠINSKAS, KRISTINA BERŠKIENĖ

“…Statistical analyses applied non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney U, and Friedman's) for dependent and independent samples, with significance set at p\<0.05, and the Spearman correlation coefficient and Chi-square test were used to assess relationships between quantitative and qualitative variables…”
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Examining different measures of multimorbidity, using a large prospective cross-sectional study in Australian general practice by Christopher Harrison, Helena Britt, Graeme Miller, Joan Henderson

“…This study examines the independent effects on prevalence estimates of how ‘disease entity’ is defined—as a single chronic condition or chapters/domains in the International Classification of Primary Care (V.2; ICPC-2), International Classification of Disease (10th revision; ICD-10) or the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale (CIRS), the number of disease entities required for multimorbidity, and the number of chronic conditions studied.Design National prospective cross-sectional study.Setting Australian general practice.Participants 8707 random consenting deidentified patient encounters with 290 randomly selected general practitioners.Main outcome measures Prevalence estimates of multimorbidity using different definitions.Results Data classified to ICPC-2 chapters, ICD-10 chapters or CIRS domains produce similar multimorbidity prevalence estimates. …”
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Associations between sleep traits and colorectal cancer: a mendelian randomization analysis by Xiangyue Meng, Enshuo Fan, Dan Lv, Yongjing Yang, Shixin Liu

“…To this end, five genetically independent variants associated with the sleep-related characteristics (chronotype, sleep duration, insomnia, daytime napping, and daytime fatigue) were identified and used as instrumental variables. …”
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Association between blood–urea–nitrogen-to-albumin ratio and in-hospital mortality in patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019: a retrospective cohort study by Ruoqing Zhou, Dianzhu Pan

“…Multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to ascertain the independent association between BAR and in-hospital mortality among patients with COVID-19. …”
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Genetic parameters for lifetime productivity in Holstein and Brown Swiss dairy cows in Honduras by Karen Alessa Copas-Medina, Manuel Valladares-Rodas, Juan José Baeza-Rodríguez, José Candelario Segura-Correa, Juan Magaña-Monforte

“…For all traits evaluated low to medium heritability’s for BS suggest that a slow genetic improvement could be achieved if independent selection of traits is applied, and better response could be expected for H breed. …”
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Entropy-extreme concept of data gaps filling in a small-sized collection by Viacheslav Kovtun, Krzysztof Grochla, Mohammed Al-Maitah, Saad Aldosary, Oleksii Kozachko

“…In the case of addressing missing values in input data, these are interpreted as results of transforming a sequence of independent stochastic vectors introduced into a model structurally identical to that formalized for filling gaps in output data. …”
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Acute hepatitis of non-specified etiology by Ye. V. Tsyganova, O. O. Znoyko, N. D. Yushchuk, K. R. Dudina, M. G. Isagulyants, N. V. Petrakova, T. V. Petrova, M. I. Mikhaylov

“…Investigation of patients with acute hepatitis of non-specified etiology included clinical, epidemiologic, routine laboratory, serological methods; molecular biological method (RNA of hepatitis A, C, Е, G viruses; DNA of hepatitis B virus, TTV, CMV, EBV, HHV of 1, 2, 6 and 8 types, PV B-19, NV-f – qualitative analysis); method of immunofluorescence (assessment of antimitochondrial and antinuclear antibodies); immunologic methods (laboratory diagnostic methods) – independent assessment of specific antibodies for individual HCV antigens spectrum, including structural and unstructural proteins and compound peptides, representing the whole HCV polyprotein (overall 38 antigens: 34 HCV antigens and 4 control antigens) in blood serum by EIA method; investigation of Т-cellular immune response to HCV antigens by blast-cell lymphocytes transformation method under stimulation by HCV antigens with quantitative evaluation of cytokine secretion; instrumental method – ultrasound investigation of abdominal organs.Conclusions. …”
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Is Helicobacter pylori eradication required for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-associated erosions and ulcers? by A. Ye. Karateyev, Ye. V. Moroz, Anastasia V. Tsurgan, N. V. Gontarenko

“…According to the data of Maastricht consensus (2012), H. pylori infection and NSAIDs are the two major independent etiological factors of peptic ulcer development and upper gastro-intestinal bleeding. …”
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A ribosome-associating chaperone mediates GTP-driven vectorial folding of nascent eEF1A by Ibrahim M. Sabbarini, Dvir Reif, Kibum Park, Alexander J. McQuown, Anjali R. Nelliat, Charlotte Trejtnar, Volker Dötsch, Eugene I. Shakhnovich, Andrew W. Murray, Vladimir Denic

“…Our work shows that an ATP-independent chaperone can drive vectorial folding of nascent chains by co-opting G protein nucleotide binding.…”
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The relationship between the atherogenic index of plasma and postoperative myocardial injury following non-cardiac surgery under general anaesthesia: a retrospective cohort study by Yuanjun Zhou, Liping Zhong, Yilin Liao, Yuting Zhong

“…Conclusions A significant and independent linear relationship exists between preoperative AIP and the risk of MINS. …”
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Differences in fatty infiltration in thigh muscles and physical function between people with and without knee osteoarthritis and similar body mass index: a cross-sectional study by Jessica B. Aily, Marcos de Noronha, Ricardo J. Ferrari, Stela M. Mattiello

“…No participants were lost to assessment, ensuring complete data analysis for all participants. We used independent t-test and mean difference (95% CI) to compare thigh intraMAT and interMAT volume, self-reported measures (WOMAC questionnaire), physical function measures, and knee extension strength between groups. …”
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Digital Competence of Young Adults in Poland by Małgorzata Ćwiek, Katarzyna Maj-Serwatka

“…The research methods used statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, regression modelling (stepwise regression), as well as t-tests for independent samples, and One-Way ANOVA. Research results indicate that digital competences of young adults vary depending on the area. …”
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Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Huong Thi Nguyen, Yen Thi Hoai Phan, Anh-Vu Nguyen-Hoang, Tri-Bao Nguyen, Gia-Phuoc Tran-Thien

“…Data analysis included descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation. …”
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Olfaction-based learned preference assessment without the use of motivational fear or motivational weight loss by Sara E. Moss, Ekaterina S. McCurdy, Natalya N. Thomas, Danielle Gulick, Angela M. Poff, Dominic P. D'Agostino

“…In this study, we establish an olfaction-based learned preference protocol designed to evaluate learning ability independent of fear responses, motivational weight loss, or visual cues in C57BL/6 J mice.Methods and resultsLeveraging the species’ natural preference for sweet flavors, we tested different sweeteners and confirmed their passive preference for sucrose was more robust than for saccharin or sucralose. …”
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Food Availability, Accessibility, and Affordability through the Scope of Food Security Level and Food Environment Perception in Mexico City’s Marginated Area by Vianey Camacho-Vallejo, Alfonso Totosaus

“…The collected data were analyzed by logistic regression to stablish the significant relationship among the independent variables (household food security status) with the socioeconomic features, in addition to food environment perception, in order to determinate which facts were significant with food security in this marginal area. …”
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Nutritional interventions to prevent and reduce overweight and obesity during postacute stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review protocol by Dorthe Sørensen, Lena Aadal, Mette Nørtoft

“…We will map and identify any kind of nutritional intervention in rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes or their own environments in high-income countries. Two independent reviewers will conduct an iterative process for screening the identified literature, paper selection and data extraction. …”
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Spi-VSTL: Image data collection platform using off-the shelf hardware for vertically supported crops in state-of-the-art glasshouses by Namal Jayasuriya, Malith Weerasekara, Oula Ghannoum, Yi Guo, Wen Hu

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The impact of PD-L1 expression status on the prognosis of ALK-positive lung cancer patients by Li Wang, Yingjun Kong, Yao Zhang, Chuanyong Mu

“…PD-L1 serves as an independent predictor of adverse outcomes, indicating its potential as a biomarker for assessing lung cancer severity and prognosis.…”
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