Evaluating attachment-based family therapy in residential treatment in the United States: does adolescents’ increased attachment security to caregivers lead to decreases in depress... by Guy Diamond, Alannah Shelby Rivers, Payne Winston-Lindeboom, Jody Russon, Michael Roeske

“…Attachment insecurity and depressive symptoms were measured at intake, week 3, and week 5. A random-intercept, cross-lagged panel model was used to examine the relationships between attachment and depression over time. …”
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A novel validation approach shows new, solid reasons why vertical jump height should not be used to predict leg power by Luis Fernando Aragón-Vargas, María Isabel González-Lutz

“…Regression analyses were performed usingstandardized VJP scores as the predictor variable and standardized powerscores as the resulting variables,expecting an identity function of y = x (intercept = 0, slope = 1)and R2= 1. In experiment 1,themodelforzPEAKPWR R2= 0.9707 (p < 0.0001) but slope (0.3452) ≠ 1 (p < 0.0001). …”
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A Meta-Analysis to Determine Protein and Energy Requirements for Maintenance and Growth of Cattle in Indonesia by Samadi Samadi, Sitti Wajizah, Andika Boy Yuliansyah, Ilham, Anuraga Jayanegara

“…Regressing ADG used to determine maintenance and gain requirements of dry matter, energy, and protein with dry matter intake (DMI), total digestible nutrient intake (TDNI), and crude protein intake (CPI), respectively. An intercept (where ADG= 0 kg/kg MBW/d) and a slope (required nutrient intake per unit ADG) were taken as maintenance and gain requirements, respectively. …”
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The causal impact of smoking behavior on osteoarthritis: a Mendelian randomization analysis by Qiang Xiao, Susu Dong, Yafen Tan, Xuan Zhang, Lu Yao, Qiuping Li, Tianli Wang

“…To confirm the robustness of the results, sensitivity analysis using Leave-One-Out (LOO), level pleiotropy testing (MR Egger intercept test and MR-PRESSO), and heterogeneity testing were performed.ResultsSummary-level MR analysis revealed a positive correlation between genetic predisposition for smoking and the likelihood of developing OA. …”
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Assessment of Vegetation Temperature Status (VTCI) for monitoring drought in the watershed of Lake Urmia by using MODIS satellite imagery by Adel Nabi Zadeh Balkhanloo, zahra hejazizadeh, Parviz zeaiean Firoozabadi

“…But at the hot edge, intercept pixels for 2008 is more than 323 degrees Kelvin, where in 2009-2010 it is less than 323 degrees Kelvin. …”
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Comparison between Hyperspectral Imaging and Chemical Analysis of Polyphenol Oxidase Activity on Fresh-Cut Apple Slices by Luna Shrestha, Boris Kulig, Roberto Moscetti, Riccardo Massantini, Elke Pawelzik, Oliver Hensel, Barbara Sturm

“…The Passing–Bablok regression had a slope of 0.8 and an intercept of 7.6. The slope of the Deming regression was 0.8 within the CI bands of 0.56 and 1.10. …”
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Moderating Effects of Park Accessibility and External Environment on Park Satisfaction in a Mountainous City by Hong Wu, Cong Gong, Rui Wang, Xiaoyue Niu, Yu Cao, Changhao Cao, Changjuan Hu

“…., the quality of neighborhood compound greenspaces, perceived home–park distance, walking difficulty, the convenience of coordinating other trips, external environmental quality, and perceived travel safety, in Chongqing, China. Based on an intercept survey of 301 residents, five factors significantly impacted park satisfaction. …”
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Reducing Hospital Readmissions in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: Current Treatments and Preventive Strategies by Claudia Di Chiara, Giulia Sartori, Alberto Fantin, Nadia Castaldo, Ernesto Crisafulli

“…It is not sufficient to address just the acute events, so multidimensional management is necessary, able to follow the patient over time to identify, by a personalised approach, the correct treatment during and post hospitalisation and intercept any factor affecting the natural history of the disease, comprising the risk of hospital readmissions. …”
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Machine Learning Algorithm for Estimating Surface PM2.5 in Thailand by Pawan Gupta, Shanshan Zhan, Vikalp Mishra, Aekkapol Aekakkararungroj, Amanda Markert, Sarawut Paibong, Farrukh Chishtie

“…The correlation coefficient of 0.95 with slope and intercept values of 0.95 and 0.88 are achieved between observed and estimated PM2.5. …”
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Ecological Stress Modeling to Conserve Mangrove Ecosystem Along the Jazan Coast of Saudi Arabia by Asma A. Al-Huqail, Zubairul Islam, Hanan F. Al-Harbi

“…Model diagnostics using linear regression (R² = 0.86), a high F-statistic, minimal intercept, and 10-fold cross-validation confirmed the model’s robustness, with a consistent MSE (0.12) and cross-validated R² of 0.86. …”
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Dynamics of perceived threat and media exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic by Talia Morstead, Nancy L. Sin, Anita DeLongis

“…Apart from the effect of media exposure on perceived threat of COVID-19, results from random intercept cross-lagged panel models supported our hypotheses, revealing cyclical effects at the within-person level. …”
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Assessment of temporal and spatial eutrophication index in a water dam reservoir by F. Esfandi, A.H. Mahvi, M. Mosaferi, F. Armanfar, M. Hejazi, S. Maleki

“…Due to the significant impact of suspended particles resulting from erosion of the surrounding lands on TSI value, there is an urgent need for mitigation measures to intercept eutrophication.…”
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Study design and protocol of a low to high intensity computer-based cognitive training at home in supplement to standard care in patients with AD by Bernard Croisile, Samar Dimachki, Franck Tarpin-Bernard, Hanna Chainay

“…Linear models’ analyses are considered for all measures with a random intercept for patients and another for per practice. …”
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ACCREDIT: Validation of clinical score for progression of COVID-19 while hospitalized by Vinicius Lins Costa Ok Melo, Pedro Emmanuel Alvarenga Americano do Brasil, PhD

“…The model's bias-corrected intercept and slope were − 0.0004 and 1.079 respectively, the average prediction error was 0.028. …”
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Psychometric comparison of two short versions of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4) in a representative sample of the German population by Bjarne Schmalbach, Mareike Ernst, Mareike Ernst, Elmar Brähler, Elmar Brähler, Katja Petrowski

“…Specifically, the original PSS-4 by Cohen et al. suffers from response style effects, which we remedied using random intercept factor analysis. With the addition of the method factor, it is a highly reliable and valid scale. …”
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Experimental hypothermia by cold air: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial by Ane M. Helland, Sigurd Mydske, Jörg Assmus, Guttorm Brattebø, Øystein Wiggen, Haakon K. Kvidaland, Øyvind Thomassen

“…The between-groups difference was assessed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with left censoring (Tobit model) and individual random intercept. Secondary outcomes were trajectory of core temperature and reduction of shivering. …”
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Single-Lung Transplant Results in Position Dependent Changes in Regional Ventilation: An Observational Case Series Using Electrical Impedance Tomography by Kollengode Ramanathan, Hend Mohammed, Peter Hopkins, Amanda Corley, Lawrence Caruana, Kimble Dunster, Adrian G. Barnett, John F. Fraser

“…A mixed model with random intercept per subject was used for statistical analysis. …”
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The efficacy of a low-dose combination of febuxostat and benzbromarone versus each drug used alone for the treatment of gout by Caiyu Zheng, Caiyu Zheng, Qingwen Tong, Qingwen Tong, Zhijun Zhang, Chunmei Lin, Zhiyi Wang, Dongshu Kang, Yanmei Lin, Jianqing Tian

“…The null model without participant-specific benefits was a linear mixed model for ALT, AST, eGFR, TC, TG, LDL, UA, CRP, CA724, and 24-h uric acid with age, BMI, treatment period and treatment as fixed factors, and the intercept as a random factor by participant. The results indicated no significant differences on relevant indicators among the three treatment regimens.ConclusionOur study did not identify a difference in the efficacy of reducing uric acid excretion in gout patients when comparing conventional dose febuxostat and benzbromarone monotherapy versus low-dose combination therapy.…”
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Kinetics of grain growth in Ti-2.7Al-5.7Fe-6Mo-6V alloy by Mutava T.D., Cornish L.A., Sigalas I.

“…The kinetics of grain growth during heat treatment of the as-cast and solution-treated alloys was investigated by metallography, using the grain intercept method. Grain growth depended on whether the matrix was (αTi) or (βTi), and on the competing precipitate dissolution, or nucleation and growth processes. …”
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Association between bone mineral density and scoliosis: a two-sample mendelian randomization study in european populations by Fangjun Yang, Jiantao Wen

“…The results were further validated by leave-one-out test and MR-Egger intercept, which confirmed the robustness of the study results. …”
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