Attributes of a Relationship Management Model for the Public Sector (CiRS Exec) by Júlio Medeiros, Gisela Demo

“…Thus, this research aims at identifying evidence for validity and reliability of a citizen relationship scale (CiRS Exec) for the Federal Executive Branch in Brazil, as well as a citizen’s satisfaction index. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses have been used, through structural equation modeling. …”
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A STATISTICAL STUDY ON KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS IN HEALTH SYSTEM by Lucian MIRESCU, Ana-Maria Camelia POPESCU

“…Also, the decrease in the case-mix index, which can be achieved by increasing the number of resolved cases, leads to a decrease in the average cost of hospitalization per day. …”

Biological rhythm, sleep quality and functionality in the euthymic period in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder by Mehmet Baltaci̇oglu, Meltem Pusuroglu

“…All participants were administered the Biological Rhythm Assessment Interview (BRAI), Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). No statistically significant difference was found between the patient and control groups in the BRAI scores (p=0.063). …”
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Modeling and vulnerability analysis of military communication network based on complex network by GUO Haoming, WANG Shuangling, YAN Xuefeng, ZHANG Kecheng

“…In addition, the evaluation index of military communication network vulnerability is given. …”
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Protocol for direct cDNA cap analysis of gene expression for paired-end patterned flow cell sequencing by Diane Delobel, Hiromi Nishiyori-Sueki, Ilaria Nisoli, Hideya Kawaji, Pauline Robbe, Piero Carninci, Hazuki Takahashi

“…Here, we present a protocol for using CAGE on Illumina patterned flow cell technology with dual indexes on mouse and human samples. We describe steps for sequencing, automated data processing, and complete analytical framework ensuring CAGE operability for the determination of TSS and enhancers on the ever-evolving Illumina sequencing platforms. : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.…”
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Construction and evaluation of a prognostic model for cervical cancer based on dynamic hematological and clinical features by Huangrong Ma, Lingyu Ma, Li Yang, Miaoying Cai, Yifu Wang, Yue Li, Chunyu Liang, Zhiyuan Xu

“…Two multivariate analyses integrating different groups of variables were conducted independently. Concordance index (C-index), receiver operating characteristic (ROC), and Kaplan-Meier curves were used to evaluate the nomograms. …”
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Patterns of Comorbidity and Multimorbidity Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in a Large US Commercially Insured and Medicare Advantage Population by Dingwei Dai, Ajay Sharma, Amy L. Phillips, Carroline Lobo

“…Eligibility criteria were (1) at least 3 MS-related inpatient/outpatient (ICD-10-CM: G35), or disease-modifying therapy claims within 1 year (date of first claim = index date); (2) Aetna commercial health plan or Medicare Advantage medical and pharmacy benefits at least 12 months pre-/post-index; and (3) age 18 and older. …”
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IGJR issue 1/2018 by IF and FRFG

“…Youthonomics (2015): Youthonomics global index 2015: Putting the young at the top of the global agenda. …”
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Untangling a case of dapsone-induced acute liver injury by V Meghana, Divya Ravindran, Umapathy Pasupathy

“…We discuss how the diagnosis was made and the successful outcome following prompt treatment. A high index of suspicion and vigilant history-taking, along with a detailed past treatment history, can provide early clues in reaching a diagnosis. …”
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The synthesis of chitosan-sodium tripolyphosphate nanoparticles for delivery of Ocimum africanum extract by Rahayu Sri, Widyarti Sri, Soewondo Aris, Prasetyaningrum Dian Islami, Umarudin Umarudin, Atho’illah Mochammad Fitri

“…The OaE-NPs produced via ionic gelation exhibited a 6.4 nm in size and a low polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.177. Additionally, SEM observation revealed that the surface shape of OaE-NPs was a loose aggregate with an uneven surface. …”
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To Be Real, or Not To Be Real, That Is The Question: A Content Analysis of Augmented Reality Articles in Advertising and Marketing Journals from 2017 to 2021 by Damla Karşu Cesur

“…This study focuses on 24 published augmented reality (AR) articles in top-tier SSCI indexed advertising and marketing journals with high SJR rankings between 2017 and 2021. …”
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Dobutamine-induced alterations in internal carotid artery blood flow and cerebral blood flow in healthy adults by Fengxia Yu, Dong Liu, Xia Ma, Yawen Liu, Linkun Cai, Erwei Zhao, Zixu Huang, Zhe Zhang, Tingting Zhang, PengGang Qiao, Wei Zheng, Chunyan Guo, Linxue Qian, Pengling Ren, Zhenchang Wang

“…Compared with those in the resting state, the peak systolic velocity (Vs), resistance index, pulsatility index, and systolic/diastolic ratio (S/D) increased, whereas end-diastolic velocity (Vd) decreased. …”
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The association between sarcopenia and clinical outcomes among Chinese patients with triple-negative breast cancer: a retrospective study by Huayan Gu, Teng Zhu, JiaLing Ding, Zhi Yang, Yiqiao Lu, Guilong Guo

“…There was no significant correlation seen between body mass index and either DFS (p = 0.156) or OS (P = 0.264). …”
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Advanced analysis of soil pollution in southwestern Ghana using Variational Autoencoders (VAE) and positive matrix factorization (PMF) by Raymond Webrah Kazapoe, Daniel Kwayisi, Seidu Alidu, Samuel Dzidefo Sagoe, Aliyu Ohiani Umaru, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Millicent Obeng Addai, Obed Fiifi Fynn

“…The Potential Ecological Risk Index (RI) values showed that most samples (97.08%) suggest low pollution, while 2.92% depict moderate pollution. …”
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Socioeconomic factors associated with the number of children ever born by married Ghanaian females: a cross-sectional analysis by Felix Boakye Oppong, Divine Darlington Logo, Dennis Boateng, Ephraim Kumi Senkyire

“…Also, married females from households with the highest wealth index had fewer CEB, lower odds of one or more births and lower odds of giving birth to three or more children.Conclusion Socioeconomic characteristics of married females in Ghana, including education and wealth status had a significant influence on the number of CEBs. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Different Blood Levels of Crossbred Dorper Sheep and Farmers’ Perception Toward Crossbred Dorper Sheep in Central South Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Kebede Habtegiorgis, Deribe Gemiyo, Ayele Abebe, Addisu Jimma

“…Farmers primarily raised sheep for income generation (index = 0.28) and as a form of savings (index = 0.25). …”
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The Taking Charge After Stroke (TaCAS) study protocol: a multicentre, investigator-blinded, randomised controlled trial comparing the effect of a single Take Charge session, two Ta... by Mark Weatherall, Harry McNaughton, Vivian Wai Yin Fu

“…Secondary outcomes will include dependence (modified Rankin scale), performance in activities of daily living (Barthel Index) and carer strain (Caregiver Strain Index), at 6 and 12 months post stroke. …”
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Malnutrition risk, weight loss, and subsequent survival in patients listed for heart transplantation by Tae Kyung Yoo, MD, MS, Satoshi Miyashita, MD, Ariella Stein, MSCIS-HI, Michael Wu, BS, MPH, Lauren Parsly Read-Button, MPH, RD, LDN, Masashi Kawabori, MD, Greg S. Couper, MD, Edward Saltzman, MD, Amanda R. Vest, MBBS, MPH

“…We investigated which malnutrition risk scores – geriatric nutrition risk index (GNRI), prognostic nutritional index (PNI), or controlling nutritional status (CONUT) – have the strongest mortality association for HT candidates, and whether they are prognostic at the time of HT listing or HT operation. …”
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Precipitation changes alter the structure, species composition and interspecific relationships of desert steppe plant communities by Kechen Song, Hao Zhang, Haiying Hu, Yingzhong Xie, Xiaona Zhao, Yiyin Zhang, Jiayi Yong, Wenhui Deng, Siyu Guan

“…The association index between populations gradually shifted from negative to positive with decreasing precipitation. …”
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Impact Assessment of Energy Transition Policy on Air Quality over a Typical District of the Pearl River Delta Region, China by Weidong Chen, Haixian Li, Yun Zhu, Jicheng Jang, Che-Jen Lin, Pen-Chi Chiang, Shuxiao Wang, Jia Xing, Tingting Fang, Jie Li, Qingshan Yang, Kaiming Zheng

“…The concentrations of all index pollutants could meet the Grade II national standards for air quality in 2025, and the Comprehensive Air Quality Index (CAQI) in 2030 could also significantly decrease by 27.0% relative to the 2019 base year under the most stringent energy transition policies. …”
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