Fetal cardiac function in pregnancy affected by congenital heart disease: protocol for a multicentre prospective cohort study by Anna Erenbourg, Tracie Barber, Vera Cecotti, Stefano Faiola, Ilaria Fantasia, Tamara Stampaljia, Hagai Avnet, Beata Radzymińska-Chruściel, Neama Meriki, Alec Welsh

“…Logistic regression will estimate the association between cardiac parameters and hydrops’ incidence. …”
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Associations of PM2.5 with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Shipyard Workers: A Cohort Study by Nguyen Thanh Tung, Ching-Huang Lai, Chih-Hong Pan, Wei-Liang Chen, Chung-Ching Wang, Che-Wei Liang, Chi-Yu Chien, Kai-Jen Chuang, Huynh Nguyen Xuan Thao, Hoang Ba Dung, Tran Phan Chung Thuy, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

“…We conducted a cohort study with a follow-up of 4 years in 115 shipyard workers to investigate the incidence rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and to evaluate the effects of welding fume PM2.5 deposition on fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), lung function, and blood pressure using generalized estimating equation models. Personal exposure to welding fumes was measured, and deposition fractions of inhaled welding fume PM2.5 in lung regions were estimated using multiple-path particle dosimetry. …”
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Combining UAS LiDAR, Sonar, and Radar Altimetry for River Hydraulic Characterization by Monica Coppo Frias, Alexander Rietz Vesterhauge, Daniel Haugård Olesen, Filippo Bandini, Henrik Grosen, Sune Yde Nielsen, Peter Bauer-Gottwein

“…Despite the error of the riverbed elevation cross-sections, the hydraulic model gave good estimates of the WSE, with an RMSE below 3 cm. The estimated roughness is also in good agreement with the values measured at a gauging station, with a Gauckler–Manning–Strickler coefficient of M = 16–17 m^1/3/s. …”
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Analisis Tren dan Perkiraan Pandemi COVID-19 di Indonesia Menggunakan Peramalan Metode Prophet :Sebelum dan Sesudah Aturan New Normal by Mawaddah Harahap, Ahmad Zaki Andika, Amir Mahmud Husein, Abdi Dharma

“…Based on the results of the Prophet method testing it is estimated that Indonesia will experience an increase in the number of confirmed cases around 238,322 and cases of death around 9,609 until the end of September with the relative error rate of estimates evaluated with MAPE around 23.9% and MAE around 73.12 MAE. …”
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Synthesizing Local Capacities, Multi-Source Remote Sensing and Meta-Learning to Optimize Forest Carbon Assessment in Data-Poor Regions by Kamaldeen Mohammed, Daniel Kpienbaareh, Jinfei Wang, David Goldblum, Isaac Luginaah, Esther Lupafya, Laifolo Dakishoni

“…By integrating multi-source optical and radar remote sensing data alongside community forest inventories, we applied a meta-modelling approach using stacked generalization ensemble to estimate forest above-ground carbon (AGC). We also conducted a Kruskal–Wallis test to determine significant differences in AGC among different tree species. …”
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Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Based Chatbots in Analyzing Orthopedic Pathologies: An Experimental Multi-Observer Analysis by Tobias Gehlen, Theresa Joost, Philipp Solbrig, Katharina Stahnke, Robert Zahn, Markus Jahn, Dominik Adl Amini, David Alexander Back

“…The agreement on the accuracy of estimating urgency levels was moderate to high between and within physicians and individual apps. …”
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Impact of Dietary Intake and Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Glycemic Variability in Adolescents: An Observational Study by Mingliang Ge, Stephanie R Lebby, Shivani Chowkwale, Caleb Harrison, Grace M Palmer, Keith J Loud, Diane Gilbert-Diamond, Mary Ellen Vajravelu, Jennifer L Meijer

“…Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), estimated by maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max) during exercise, is worsening among adolescents and associated with a decline in metabolic health into adulthood. …”
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Inorganic constituents in cassava derivatives: Total concentration, dietary intake and bioaccessibility by Leilane R. Santos, Filipe B. Santana, Hilária F.A. Silveira, Wellington C. de Carvalho, Laís A. Souza, Rennan Geovanny O. Araujo, Maria Graças A. Korn, Daniele Cristina M.B. Santos

“…Conclusion: This study makes a significant contribution by proposing a simple and low-cost procedure for evaluating the mineral composition of cassava samples, as well as bioaccessibility estimation of Mn and Mg, providing new nutritional information of interest to public health.…”
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Evaluation of gestational nonpersistent pesticide exposure with newborn size and gestational length in rural Ghana using a novel time-varying extension of multiple informant models by Wylie BJ, Kaali S, Duttweiler L, Ae-Ngibise KA, Mujtaba M, Tawiah C, Gibson E, Calafat AM, Ospina M, Jack DJ, Agyei O, Lee AG, Roberts DJ, Boamah-Kaali EA, Factor-Litvak P, Modest AM, Hauser R, Coull BA, Asante KP

“…Extending multiple informant models to account for the complex data structure allowed us to discern effects in opposing directions by distinct pesticide classes. While estimated effects for a given week were modest, prolonged or repeated exposures could result in larger cumulative impacts.…”
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Evaluation of Arabic lesson teaching in higher education based on the Kirkpatrick model by Ali Akbar Mollaie, Mohammad Aslam Raiesi

“…The sample size was estimated using the Cochran sample size estimation formula, and 166 students from higher education institutions in Tehran will be selected as the research sample. …”
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Slow Motion and Zoom in HD Digital Videos Using Fractals by Maurizio Murroni, Cristian Perra, Daniele D. Giusto

“…Mainly, interpolation is done either by linear or cubic spline functions or by motion estimation/compensation which both can be applied pixel by pixel, or by partitioning frames into blocks. …”
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ANALYSIS WITH NESTED MULTINOMIAL LOGIT MODEL OF DEMAND FOR HEALTHCARE: AN APPLICATION IN KAYSERI PROVINCE by Zeynep Öztürk Yaprak, Eyyup Ecevit

“…Within the scope of the study, Nested Logit Modelwas implemented to the data set using Full Information Maximum Likelihood(FIML) technique which estimates both decision levels simultaneously. Accordingto the results obtained, the factors which affect the choice of applying to thehealthcare facility were found as the educational level of the household head,severity of the disease and some health problem complaints. …”
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Fuzzy Diagnostic System for Oleo-Pneumatic Drive Mechanism of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers by Viorel Nicolau

“…Expert rules are generated to estimate the MOP functioning state, and a fuzzy system is proposed for predictive diagnosis. …”
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Kyoto global consensus report on<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>gastritis: summary by A. A. Sheptulin

“…The panel of experts had discussed 22 questions, the answers to which resulted in formulation of 24 statements that were voted with estimation of degree of evidence, recommendation grade and consensus strength. …”
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Circulating Tumor Cells Measurements in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Franck Chiappini

“…CTC detection and identification can be used to estimate prognosis and may serve as an early marker to assess antitumor activity of treatment. …”
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Bound to PM 2.5 in Urban Coimbatore, India with Emphasis on Source Apportionment by R. Mohanraj, S. Dhanakumar, G. Solaraj

“…PAHs were extracted from PM 2.5 and estimated by high-performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Modeling Crossing Conflicts at Unsignalized T-Intersections under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions by Jaydip Goyani, Ninad Gore, Shriniwas Arkatkar

“…The C-SPFs were modeled as a function of traffic volume and intersection geometry using the generalized estimating equations with the Tweedie distribution (GEE_TD) regression approach. …”
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Improving the Validity of Squeeze Film Air-Damping Model of MEMS Devices with Border Effect by Cheng Bai, Jin Huang

“…Without multifield coupling analysis, the estimation of the dynamic behavior of MEMS device is also allowed, and the simulation of the system performance is more convenient.…”
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DO FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT PRICE DISCOVERY? EVIDENCE FROM CHINESE CROSS-LISTED STOCKS by Yen-Sheng Lee, Yi-Heng Tseng

“… This study examines the price movement relationship for Chinese firms that cross-list their shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange or Shenzhen Stock Exchange in mainland China. We estimate the coefficients of adjustment speed between the two markets by conducting a unit root test and apply a vector error correction model for the price series of our 55 sample firms. …”
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Integration, Game, and Sustainable Development of Shenzhen Port Based on Governmental Regulations by Xuanfei Wang, Shan Liang, Zhenjie Liao

“…Using a logistics model, a parameter estimation and evolutionary analysis of Shenzhen Port were performed, revealing that it requires a new impetus to promote growth in its container throughput. …”
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