Impact of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 on mortality risk, ICU admission rate, and hospitalization length in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a cross-sectional study by Behnam Maleki, Amir M. Sadeghian, Mitra Ranjbar

“…We performed logistic and linear regression analyses, including both bivariable and multivariable models, to evaluate the association between vaccination status, demographic characteristics, and study outcomes. …”
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Effects of intraoperative hypothermia on patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: A retrospective cohort study. by Tashi Penjore, Maliwan Oofuvong, Sunisa Chatmongkolchart, Chanatthee Kitisiripant, Rongrung Rueangchira-Urai, Jaranya Leeratiwong

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic/linear regression models were fit to assess the association between hypothermia and outcomes, presented as odds ratio (OR) or beta-coefficient (β) with 95% confidence interval (CI).…”
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Smart furniture using radar technology for cardiac health monitoring by Ali Gharamohammadi, Mohammad Omid Bagheri, Serene Abu-Sardanah, Michael M. Y. R. Riad, Hajar Abedi, Ahmad Ansariyan, Kang Wang, Ashish Saragadam, Dmytro Chumachenko, Shahabeddin Abhari, Plinio Pelegrini Morita, Amir Khajepour, George Shaker

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Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Some Plants of Genus Alpinia: Insights from In Vitro, In Vivo, and Human Studies by Yuliawati KM, Febriyanti RM, Sumiwi SA, Levita J

“…Only A. galanga, A. officinarum, and A. zerumbet have been studied in humans. Studies in animal models revealed that the plants contributed as exogenous antioxidants, reduced proinflammatory cytokines, inhibited proinflammatory enzymes, improved gastric acid and gastrointestinal motility, and promoted ulcer healing. …”
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Meta-analysis of water stress impact on rice quality in China by Shuhui Han, Xianfeng Liu, David Makowski, Philippe Ciais

“…We employed random effect models to estimate mean effect sizes measuring the extent of the impact of water stress on rice quality and identify the main driving factors. …”
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The Role of Gender in the Importance of Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease by Farshid Gheisari, Melika Emami, Hadi Raeisi Shahraki, Saeid Samipour, Parastoo Nematollahi

“…Based on our logistic regression models, investigation of the simultaneous effects of risk factors on IHD showed that previous MI is the most effective risk factor in females (OR = 3.93) mostly in terms of residual ischemia in the infarcted myocardium. …”
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Experimental Approach for the Evaluation of the Performance of a Satellite Module in the CanSat Form Factor for In Situ Monitoring and Remote Sensing Applications by Juan Sebastián Rodríguez, Andrés Yarce Botero, Diego Valle, Julián Gálvez- Serna, Francisco Botero

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The emerging role of glycine receptor α2 subunit defects in neurodevelopmental disorders by Sean D. Fraser, Sean D. Fraser, Robert J. Harvey, Robert J. Harvey

“…Finally, we will consider the current gaps in our knowledge, which include: (i) Limited functional validation for GlyR α2 missense variants associated with human NDDs; (ii) The lack of gain-of-function GlyR α2 mouse models; (iii) Our limited knowledge of GlyR α2 interacting proteins. …”
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Persistently different patterns of patient’s global assessment of health in rheumatoid arthritis are associated with pain and impaired function more than with inflammation: an ince... by Sofia Ajeganova, Ingiäld Hafström, Valentina Bala, Björn Svensson

“…Multivariate linear regression and mixed models were used to evaluate associations between PGA, inflammation, pain and disability.Results Totally 2238 patients were included in 1991–2006. …”
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The role of climate change and niche shifts in divergent range dynamics of a sister-species pair by Summers, Jeremy, Lukas, Dieter, Logan, Corina J, Chen, Nancy

“…We created species distribution and connectivity models trained on citizen science data from 1970-1979 and 2010-2019 to determine how the availability of habitat, the types of habitat occupied, and range-wide connectivity have changed for both species. …”
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Adverse childhood experiences and perceived body size across the life course: a longitudinal study using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) by Jean-Eric Tarride, Laura N Anderson, Lauren Griffith, Andrea Gonzalez, Vanessa De Rubeis

“…Body size trajectories were identified using latent class growth mixture modelling. Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate ORs and 95% CIs for the association between ACEs and perceived body size trajectories. …”
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Enhancing water use efficiency and fruit quality in jujube cultivation: A review of advanced irrigation techniques and precision management strategies by Yingying Xing, Mengru Chen, Xiukang Wang

“…The integration of full ground mulching, strategic fertilization, advanced irrigation systems, and predictive modeling constitutes a critical approach to effective water resource management. …”
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Disparities in time to treatment initiation of invasive lung cancer among Black and White patients in Tennessee. by Lohuwa Mamudu, Saanie Sulley, Paul H Atandoh, Joanne L Reyes, Raquibul A K M Bashar, Martin Whiteside, Archana J McEligot, Hadii M Mamudu, Faustine Williams

“…We conducted bivariate ANOVA tests to examine the difference in time to treatment initiation among independent factors, and multivariable Cox proportional hazard models to identify independent factors that influence median time to treatment initiation after diagnosis.…”
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Next-generation sequencing and immuno-informatics for designing a multi-epitope vaccine against HSV-1-induced uveitis by He Cao, Zhi Cao, Yue Han, Jing Shan

“…Molecular docking simulations showed strong binding interactions between the vaccine and TLR-9, suggesting enhanced antigen presentation capabilities.ConclusionThis comprehensive immuno-informatics approach provides a precision immunotherapy strategy for uveitis by leveraging computational modeling and predictive analytics to design a multi-epitope vaccine for HSV-1. …”
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In silico analysis of SNPs and miRNAs of KCTD13, CSDE1, SLC6A1 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder by Kübra Çoruh Kınalı, Ebru Özkan Oktay, Mesut Karahan

“…Furthermore, the predictive impact of those SNPs on protein stabilization was examined and three-dimensional protein models were created. Conclusion This study revealed the potential effects of genetic variations on three genes associated with ASD. …”
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Opening the digital doorway to sexual healthcare: Recommendations from a behaviour change wheel analysis of barriers and facilitators to seeking online sexual health information an... by Julie McLeod, Claudia S Estcourt, Jennifer MacDonald, Jo Gibbs, Melvina Woode Owusu, Fiona Mapp, Nuria Gallego Marquez, Amelia McInnes-Dean, John M Saunders, Ann Blandford, Paul Flowers

“…., online and offline promotion and endorsement by healthcare professionals and peers; Training and Modelling e.g., accessible training to enhance searching skills and credibility appraisal; and Environmental Restructuring and Enablement e.g., modifications to ensure online information and support are simple and easy to use, including video/audio options for content.…”
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MAO-B Polymorphism Associated with Progression in a Chinese Parkinson’s Disease Cohort but Not in the PPMI Cohort by Shi-Shuang Cui, Ling-Yu Wu, Gen Li, Juan-Juan Du, Pei Huang, Jin Liu, Yun Ling, Kang Ren, Zhong-Lue Chen, Sheng-Di Chen

“…Progression rates of each scale were derived from random-effect slope values of mixed-effects regression models. Progression rates of multiple assessments were combined by using principal component analysis (PCA) to derive scores for composite, motor, and nonmotor progression. …”
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Assessment of Acid Mining Drainage (AMD) Formation in the Ore Stock and Waste Dam Reservoir Areas: An example of Gümüşhane by Enver Akaryalı, Mehmet Ali Gücer, Selçuk Alemdağ

“…In addition, compacted clay (50 cm thick) was laid in order to make impermeable in the stock area, and the resulting vertical profile was modeled in the finite element network system and water discharges determined. …”
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Dementia and patient outcomes after hip surgery in older patients: A retrospective observational study using nationwide administrative data in Japan. by Noriko Morioka, Mutsuko Moriwaki, Jun Tomio, Kiyohide Fushimi, Yasuko Ogata

“…We performed two-level, multilevel models adjusting for individual and hospital characteristics.…”
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Optimizing Image Feature Extraction with Convolutional Neural Networks for Chicken Meat Detection Applications by Azeddine Mjahad, Antonio Polo-Aguado, Luis Llorens-Serrano, Alfredo Rosado-Muñoz

“…The results show that the developed models outperformed conventional methods, significantly improving the ability to differentiate between chicken meat types, such as yellow wing, white wing, yellow thigh, and white thigh, with the training accuracy reaching 100%. …”
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