The association between metabolomic profiles of lifestyle and the latent phase of incident chronic kidney disease in the UK Population by Tingting Jin, Yunqi Wu, Siyi Zhang, Ya Peng, Yao Lin, Saijun Zhou, Hongyan Liu, Pei Yu

“…Random forest algorithms and LASSO regression were employed to identify lifestyle-related metabolites. …”
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Association between insulin resistance indices and outcomes in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by Weicheng Ni, Ruihao Jiang, Di Xu, Jianhan Zhu, Jing Chen, Yuanzhen Lin, Hao Zhou

“…Both univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were employed to examine the association between the IR indexes and MACE. …”
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Study protocol for key interventions to improve the follow-up adherence postcervical precancerous lesion treatment in Ethiopia: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial by Adamu Addissie, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Eric Sven Kroeber, Sefonias Getachew, Muluken Gizaw, Abel Shita, Alemnew Destaw, Eyerusalem Getachew, Miresa Midaksa, Sophie Rossner

“…Thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate key interventions to improve the follow-up adherence rate among women treated for suspicious cervical lesions in primary healthcare settings in Ethiopia.Method and analysis We will employ a pragmatic randomised control trial study design, using Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines for reporting and a Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) checklist for developing the protocol, to evaluate intervention effectiveness. …”
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以藝術本位教育探索文化回應氣候變遷： 創作《地下部落》的表演個案研究 Exploring Cultural Responses to Climate Change Through Arts-Based Education: A Performance Case Study of “Swadriadringi”... by 鄧宗聖 Tzong-Sheng Deng, 王慧蘭 Hui-Lan Wang

“…Through the lens of the sociology of knowledge, the researcher analyzes the cultural characteristics of climate knowledge construction, clarifies the knowledge discourse in artsbased education, and examines the characteristic of cultural responsiveness and its relationship to artistic practice, providing a foundation for interpretation. The study employs an arts-based research methodology. Data were collected through participant observation of the process from oral text development to stage performance. …”
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Evaluation of food digestibility in Nile tilapia fish Oreochromis niloticus given NSP enzymes and organic chromiium by Amelia Oktaviani, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Mia Setiawati, Ichsan Achmad Fauzi

“…The research method employed a factorial completely randomized design with treatments of organic chromium (0, 1, 2) and NSP enzymes (0, 1). …”
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Balneotherapy for the treatment of post-COVID syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Diana Ovejero, Anna Ribes, Judit Villar-García, Marta Trenchs-Rodriguez, Daniel Lopez, Xavier Nogués, Robert Güerri-Fernandez, Natalia Garcia-Giralt

“…The following scales/questionnaires were employed: Post-COVID-19 functional status scale, mMRC dyspnea Scale, SF-36, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Memory failures in everyday life following severe head injury, and Visual Analogic Scale (VAS). …”
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Development of a clinical-radiological nomogram for predicting severe postoperative peritumoral brain edema following intracranial meningioma resection by Chen Bo, Geng Ao, Lu Siyuan, Lu Siyuan, Wu Ting, Wang Dianjun, Zhao Nan, Shan Xiuhong, Deng Yan, Sun Eryi

“…Calibration curves assessed the accuracy of the clinical-radiomics nomogram in predicting outcomes, with Brier scores used as an indicator of concordance. DCA was employed to determine the clinical utility of the models by estimating net benefits at various threshold probabilities for both training and testing groups.ResultsThe study involved 151 patients, with a prevalence of severe postoperative PTBE at 35.1%. …”
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Investigating the Role of Artificial Intelligence Enablers and Companies' Readiness in Adopting an Artificial Intelligence-integrated Customer Relationship Management System by Soheila Mohammadzadeh Vanestan, Rahim Abedi

“…To test the research hypotheses, structural equations were tested using a partial least squares approach, employing the third version of SMART-PLS software. …”
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Penerapan Model Technology Readiness Index untuk Mengukur Tingkat Kesiapan Mahasiswa dalam Penerimaan Sistem E-Polvot by M Khairul Anam, Fransiskus Zoromi, Soni, Torkis Nasution, Khusaeri Andesa

“…The population used for this study comprises all students of STMIK Amik Riau, and the total sampling technique is employed. The findings of this research indicate that the students of STMIK Amik Riau are ready to accept the e-polvot system, as evidenced by a TRI score of 3.93, which falls into the "HIGH" category. …”
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Pengaruh Pesan Keagamaan Dalam Nadham Maulid Al-Dhiyâ’ Al-Lâmi’ Terhadap Jamaah Majelis Taklim Al-Hidayat Gampong Peulanggahan Banda Aceh; Kajian Ritual Effect by Syarifuddin, Cut Masthura Rahmatillah, Abd Razak, Rahma Salbiah

“…This study focuses on analyzing the religious messages in the ritual recitation of Nadham Maulid Al-Dhiyâ’ Al-Lâmi’, its impact on the congregation of Al-Hidayat Majelis Taklim and the community, as well as the motives and strategies for its preservation using the ritual effect approach. This research employs a qualitative method with a public opinion survey approach, gathering data through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. …”
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Digital Platforms’ Adoption by Educational Stakeholders in Private Secondary Schools During and after the Lockdown in Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Rivers State by Ella Gogo Blaise, Ebi Bio Awotua-Efebo

“…The research methodology employed was a descriptive survey. A multi-stage sampling procedure was utilised to select a sample size of seven hundred and forty-two (742) participants, comprising four hundred and nine (409) students, two hundred and ninety-seven (297) teachers, and thirty-six (36) administrators from thirty-two (32) private secondary schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. …”
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Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) policy to improve the retention of human resources for health in Rwanda: a mid-term review using a cross-sectional and retrospective study design by Kizito Kayumba, Corneille Ntihabose, Sabine Musange Furere, Bernard Ngabo, Piero Irakiza, Felix K. Rubuga, Nathalie Umutoni, Ina Rukundo Kalisa, Pascal Birindabagabo, Emile Rwamasirabo, Emmanuel Kayibanda, Patience Mukundirukuri, Gashaija Absolomon, Sumana Dhanani, Jeanine Condo

“…This study assesses the implementation challenges and identifies opportunities for potential reformulation of DCP schemes. Methods This study employed a mixed methods approach, incorporating both cross-sectional and retrospective designs across six Rwandan public hospitals. …”
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Partner conflict during their index pregnancy and its correlates among a cohort of six weeks postpartum women in Ethiopia by Solomon Abrha Damtew, Niguse Tadele Atnafu, Mahari Yihdego Gidey, Tesfamichael Awoke Sisay, Metages Yohannes

“…Multilevel binary logistics regression statistical modeling was employed to identify correlates of IPV. Results were presented in the form percentages and odds ratio with 95% Confidence Intervals. …”
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A Three-Stage-Concatenated Non-Linear MMSE Interference Rejection Combining Aided MIMO-OFDM Receiver and its EXIT-Chart Analysis by Jue Chen, Siyao Lu, Tsang-Yi Wang, Jwo-Yuh Wu, Chih-Peng Li, Soon Xin Ng, Robert G. Maunder, Lajos Hanzo

“…Briefly, the proposed scheme employs the MMSE-IRC detector for mitigating the interference. …”
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Convolutional neural networks for sea surface data assimilation in operational ocean models: test case in the Gulf of Mexico by O. Zavala-Romero, O. Zavala-Romero, A. Bozec, E. P. Chassignet, J. R. Miranda, J. R. Miranda

“…<p>Deep learning models have demonstrated remarkable success in fields such as language processing and computer vision, routinely employed for tasks like language translation, image classification, and anomaly detection. …”
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Screening and identification of evaluation indicators of low phosphorus tolerant germplasm in Gleditsia sinensis Lam. by Chunyun Lu, Xiurong Wang, Yang Zhao, Rong Zou, Feng Xiao

“…The fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method was employed to comprehensively assess the low P tolerance types of Gleditsia sinensis a stepwise regression model was established to identify the key evaluation indicators for low P tolerance. …”
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Evaluation of in-vitro and in-silico antidiabetic potential, glucose metabolism, antioxidant, cytotoxicity and phytochemical content of Ipomoea bolusiana Schinz and Ipomoea crassip... by Garland Kgosi More, Nolitha Nkobole, Charmy Twala, Sechaba Machedi, Tebogo Amos Moswetsa, Ramakwala Christinah Chokwe

“…Furthermore, phytochemical characterization and tentative identification was performed using FTIR, 1HNMR and UHPLCOrbitrap HRMS, FTIR, whilst computational studies were also employed to determine the biochemical interaction, antidiabetic and inhibitory potential of the extracts with the α-amylase enzyme. …”
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Health-related quality of life and health state utility value in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guixiang Zhao, Siyuan Lei, Ya Li, Zhenzhen Feng, Jiansheng Li

“…Subgroup analysis was employed to explore the source of heterogeneity, and sensitivity analysis was used to assess the robustness of the results. …”
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SMART SPECIALISATION AS A BASIC COMPONENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT by Olena Guzenko, Svitlana Nikolaichuk, Dmytro Ivanenko

“…In light of the crisis situation in the social and economic development of Ukraine's regions, the development and implementation of SS strategies at the regional level has the potential to enhance regional competitiveness, generate employment opportunities, and improve social conditions. …”
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KAJIAN PERBANDINGAN HAK WARISAN ANAK ANGKAT DI INDONESIA DAN MALAYSIA by Mohammad Ghozali, Muhammad Irkham Firdaus, Muhammad Aunurrochim Mas'ad Saleh, Zahari Mahad Musa

“…Although the status of adopted children is legally recognized in Malaysia and Indonesia, issues often arise concerning their inheritance rights from their adoptive parents' estates. This study employs a qualitative approach using descriptive, comparisons and doctrinal analysis to understand this position. …”
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