Association of dietary quality and mortality in the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and advanced fibrosis populations: NHANES 2005–2018 by Xingyong Huang, Xiaoyue Zhang, Xuanyu Hao, Tingting Wang, Peng Wu, Lufan Shen, Yuanyuan Yang, Wenyu Wan, Wenyu Wan, Wenyu Wan, Kai Zhang

“…Weighted Cox proportional hazard regression models along with restricted cubic splines and subgroup analyses were employed in this study.ResultsThe analysis encompassed 3,634 NAFLD patients. …”
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Balanced displacement methods and effect evaluation of heterogeneous combination flooding in different reservoirs by Dejun WU, Jian HOU, Lijie LIU, Kang ZHOU, Zhibin AN

“…Therefore, this study establishes five different types of models for remaining oil reservoirs based on the actual formation parameters of target blocks using reservoir numerical simulations. …”
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Assessment of Lower Limb Muscle Volume Using 3D Ultrasonography: Validity and Reliability Compared to MRI by Paul Ritsche, Romina Ledergerber, Michele Pansini, Francesco Santini, Oliver Faude

“…Validation was enhanced with phantom models (100–600 mL) scanned via both modalities. Reliability metrics included intra-class correlation (ICC), coefficients of variation (CV%), standard error of measurement (SEM), minimal detectable change (MDC) and standardized mean bias. …”
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Effect of filling materials on reclaimed soil potassium adsorption and desorption in mining area by Kexin JING, Zhoubin DONG, Huaizhi BO, Zhiliang WANG, Shaohao HU, Xinju LI, Xiangyu MIN

“…And determine the adsorption and desorption kinetics of the reclaimed soil through adsorption isotherm experiments and continuous-flow liquid method, and describe using the corresponding models. The results showed that the mineral composition, functional group composition, microscopic morphology, and surface structure of reclaimed minesoils filled with various materials differed from normal cultivated soil (ZC). …”
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Treating drug-resistant tuberculosis in an era of shorter regimens: Insights from rural South Africa by J-D K Lotz, J Porter, H Conradie, T Boyles, B Gaunt, S Dimanda, D Cort

“…Characteristics were analysed for outcome correlates using multivariable logistic regression models. Results. Of 282 treatment episodes, 62% were successful, with higher success in shorter (69%) compared with longer regimens (58%). …”
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Specifically blocking αvβ8-mediated TGF-β signaling to reverse immunosuppression by modulating macrophage polarization by Cuicui Guo, Hui Sun, Yulei Du, Xiaodong Dai, Yu Pang, Zhen Han, Xinhui Xiong, Shaowei Li, Junhua Zhang, Qingbing Zheng, Xun Gui

“…The anti-tumor efficacy of the antibody was evaluated in syngeneic mouse models with varying levels of αvβ8 expression, both as a monotherapy and in combination with PD-1 antibodies. …”
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Abnormality in optimal forest management by indigenous people in deforestation by A. Mutolib, Y. Yonariza, A. Rahmat

“…The Alas hak is a signed letter showing that the forest land or communal land has been sold to someone else. There are three models of ulayat forest land selling: selling by the customary authorities, selling through a broker, and selling by local people. …”
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Black Boarding Academies as a Prudential Reparation by Roy Brooks

“…One of the most effective instructional models in the country for leadership-oriented teaching can be found in elite New England Prep Schools. …”
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Black Boarding Academies as a Prudential Reparation by Roy Brooks

“…One of the most effective instructional models in the country for leadership-oriented teaching can be found in elite New England Prep Schools. …”
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Reactive agility training to prevent frailty in older adults – a randomized controlled trial. by Eric Lichtenstein, Martin Keller, Ralf Roth, Sebastian Ludyga, Oliver Faude

“…Data analysis was performed using linear mixed-effects models, examining group×time interactions standardized to baseline standard deviation. …”
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Demographic and clinical impact on preoperative BREAST-Q ePROM completion and baseline outcomes in women undergoing breast cancer surgery: a quantitative descriptive study at a Dan... by Karin Piil, Volker Jürgen Schmidt, Stine Thestrup Hansen, Lone Bak Hansen, Anna Mejldal, Julie Hougaard Prüsse, Lotte Gebhard Ørsted

“…The BREAST-Q is a PROM in questionnaire format, developed and validated to assess satisfaction and quality of life for breast surgery patients.The hypothesis tested is that considering disparities in geography, age and education among responders is essential for capturing a diverse patient population in future Patent-Reported Outcome Measures initiatives, examining how these characteristics are associated with Patent-Reported Outcome Measures utilisation and outcomes.Design Quantitative descriptive study.Setting Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures were collected between 6 September 2021 and 5 September 2022 from patients recruited from an outpatient clinic at a Plastic- and Breast Surgery Department at a University Hospital in Denmark.Participants Participants include a total of 629 Danish-speaking women diagnosed with breast cancer and scheduled for breast cancer surgery, with a final participation rate of 468.Intervention Preoperative ePROMs and demographic data were collected between September 2020 and 2021 through patients’ secure national digital post-box.Main outcome measures Demographic variables of both responders and non-responders were assessed using t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests and χ2 tests. Linear regression models were employed to determine the demographic variables associated with BREAST-Q subscale scores.Results The response rate for ePROMs was 72.5% with a median age of responders at 62 years. …”
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Coronavirus Disease 2019-Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ji-Gan Wang, Zhi-Juan Zhong, Meng Li, Jun Fu, Yu-Heng Su, You-Min Ping, Zi-Ji Xu, Hao Li, Yan-Hao Chen, Yu-Li Huang

“…Using R3.6.3 software, meta-analyses of random- or fixed-effects models were used to determine the prevalence of comorbidities. …”
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Emerging burden of post-cancer therapy complications on unplanned hospitalisation and costs among Australian cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study over 14 years by Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Md. Shahjalal, Padam Kanta Dahal, Md. Parvez Mosharaf, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Kamrun Nahar Koly, Sujana Haque Chowdhury, Andre M. N. Renzaho, Jeff Gow, Khorshed Alam, Olivia Wawryk

“…Multivariate generalised linear regression models were employed to estimate the adjusted association between post-therapy complications and clinical characteristics with hospital LOS and associated hospitalisation medical costs. …”
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Key prognostic risk factors linked to poor functional outcomes in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lili Lin, Senfeng Liu, Wei Wang, Xiao-kuo He, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Ruthpackiavathy Rajen Durai

“…Several studies have identified prognostic risk factors associated with poor functional outcomes and established predictive models. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the overall effect size of all prognostic risk factors. …”
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Effectiveness of a Web-Based Self-Guided Intervention (MINDxYOU) for Reducing Stress and Promoting Mental Health Among Health Professionals: Results From a Stepped-Wedge Cluster Ra... by Yolanda López-del-Hoyo, Selene Fernández-Martínez, Adrian Perez-Aranda, Alicia Monreal-Bartolomé, Alberto Barceló-Soler, Loreto Camarero-Grados, Carilene Armas-Landaeta, José Guzmán-Parra, Vera Carbonell, Daniel Campos, Xinyuan Chen, Javier García-Campayo

“…The linear mixed-effects models also showed that depression, anxiety, and somatization, as well as resilience, self-compassion, and some mindfulness facets, experienced significant improvements (P<.05) when comparing the intervention and control phases. …”
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Diabetes distress among immigrants of south Asian descent living in New York City: baseline results from the DREAM randomized control trial by Farhan Mohsin, Laura Wyatt, Hayley Belli, Shahmir Ali, Deborah Onakomaiya, Supriya Misra, Yousra Yusuf, Shinu Mammen, Jennifer Zanowiak, Sarah Hussain, Haroon Zafar, Sahnah Lim, Nadia Islam, Naheed Ahmed

“…Sociodemographic variables were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests assessed categorical variables, and Wilcoxon Rank Sum tests evaluated continuous variables (Type I error rate = 0.05). Logistic regression models examined associations between HbA1c, mental health, and other covariates with dichotomized DD subscales. …”
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Association of the Ratio of Triglycerides to High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels with the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Beijing by Hongzhou Liu, Shuangtong Yan, Gang Chen, Bing Li, Ling Zhao, Yajing Wang, Xiaodong Hu, Xiaomeng Jia, Jingtao Dou, Yiming Mu, Junping Wen, Zhaohui Lyu

“…We used logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the incidence of T2DM among 7,791 participants from the Risk Evaluation of cAncers in Chinese diabeTic Individuals: a lONgitudinal (REACTION) cohort study at baseline. …”
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To what extent does the CO₂ diurnal cycle impact flux estimates derived from global and regional inversions? by S. Munassar, S. Munassar, S. Munassar, C. Rödenbeck, M. Gałkowski, M. Gałkowski, F.-T. Koch, F.-T. Koch, K. U. Totsche, K. U. Totsche, S. Botía, C. Gerbig

“…Our analysis is based on biogenic fluxes of hourly net ecosystem exchange (NEE) obtained from the data-driven FLUXCOM-X estimates, together with global and regional atmospheric transport models. Differences between CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> mixing ratios simulated with daily averaged and hourly NEE from FLUXCOM-X range between around <span class="inline-formula">−</span>2.5 and 7 ppm averaged annually throughout a site network across the world. …”
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Acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD-NET): a naturalistic pilot trial during the COVID-... by Elisabeth Kohls, Sabrina Baldofski, Julia Scholl, Oskar Flygare, Lina Lundström, Ursula Beyrich-Kolbus, Marc Steinbrecher, Christian Rück, Christine Rummel-Kluge

“…Satisfaction with the program was high, with a majority of participants indicating that they would recommend it to others (n = 56, 98.2%) and that it provided the support they needed (n = 49, 86.0%).Mixed-effect models showed a significant reduction in OCD symptoms (OCI-R), with large within-group effect sizes in both intention-to-treat (ITT) and completer analyses. …”
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Clozapine for Treatment-Resistant Disruptive Behaviors in Youths With Autism Spectrum Disorder Aged 10-17 Years: Protocol for an Open-Label Trial by André Luiz Schuh Teixeira da Rosa, Marina Ribeiro Barreto da Costa, Gabriela Bezerra Sorato, Felipe de Moura Manjabosco, Érica Bonganhi de Bem, Lucas Dellazari, Arthur Bezerra Falcão, Lucas de Oliveira Cia, Olivia Sorato Bezerra, Rogério Boff Borges, Luis Augusto Rohde, Ana Soledade Graeff-Martins

“…Statistical analysis will include chi-square tests with Monte Carlo simulation for categorical variables, paired t tests or Wilcoxon tests for continuous variables, and multivariate linear mixed models to evaluate the primary outcome, adjusting for confounders. …”
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