Evaluating the Influence of Taxation Levels on the Degree of Economic Freedom of Countries by Kateryna Moskvychova, Olena Korohodova, Tetiana Moiseienko, Natalya Chernenko, Yaroslava Hlushchenko

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U-Sodar: Noncontact Vital Sign Detection Technology Based on Ultrasonic Radar by Shuaiming HUANG, Xiaohua ZHU, Wubin WANG, Heng ZHAO, Hong HONG

“…The minimum measurable displacement for a given SNR with correct demodulation probability is also derived. The results of actual human vital sign signal measurement experiments indicate that U-Sodar can accurately measure respiration and heartbeat at 3.0 m and 1.5 m, respectively, and the heartbeat waveforms can be measured within 1.0 m. …”
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A Quantitative Examination and Comparison of the Ability of Australian Gentamicin Dosing Guidelines to Achieve Target Therapeutic Concentrations in Neonates by Luke E. Grzeskowiak, Sheree Wynne, Michael J. Stark

“…We determined the proportion of neonates who would achieve peak gentamicin concentrations of ≥5 or ≥10 mg/L and trough concentrations of ≤1 or ≤2 mg/L. We calculated the probability of target attainment (PTA) according to gestation at birth (22 to 40 weeks) and postnatal age (1–7, 8–14, 15–21, 22–28 days). …”
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Comparison of anonymization techniques regarding statistical reproducibility. by David Pau, Camille Bachot, Charles Monteil, Laetitia Vinet, Mathieu Boucher, Nadir Sella, Romain Jegou

“…For level 3, three methods had some variables with different probability distributions (Hellinger distance = 1). …”
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Spatial differences in predicted Phalaris arundinacea (reed canarygrass) occurrence in floodplain forest understories by John T. Delaney, M. Van Appledorn, N. R. De Jager, K. L. Bouska, J. J. Rohweder

“…Generally, the mean probability of reed canarygrass presence decreased with increasing flood depth, distance to contiguous floodplain, distance to invaded wet meadow, forest cover, and forest height, while relationships with other predictors were more variable. …”
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A qualitative study examining psychosocial distress and coping mechanisms among orphan and vulnerable children living in institutional care in New Delhi, India by Abhishek Saraswat, Sayeed Unisa

“…Fifteen children (M = 9, F = 6) aged 10-17, were selected for in-depth interviews through a non-probability purposive sampling. Descriptive analysis was used to describe the characteristics of the study participants. …”
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Serodiagnosis and Risk Factors Associated with Infectious Agents of Reproductive Diseases in Bovines of Chiquinquirá, District of Boyacá (Colombia) by Deisy J. Lancheros-Buitrago, Diana M. Bulla-Castañeda, Martin O. Pulido-Medellin, Henry A. López Buitrago, Adriana M. Díaz-Anaya, Diego J. Garcia-Corredor

“…Considering our results, we suggest implementing prevention and control plans that include vaccination as a prophylactic measure and biosecurity tools that reduce the probability of contagion and transmission of pathogens.…”
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Serum Levels of Mitochondrial Fission- and Fusion-Related Genes of Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis and Risk Factor Analysis Based on a Generalized Linear Model by Xiao-Yu Li, Jing-Lin Wei, Yong-Xin Xie, Ji Zhao, Li-Ya Ma, Na Zhang, Hui-Fang Yang

“…The statistical data were analyzed by the chi-square test or Fisher’s exact probability method. The variables with statistically significant differences of the univariate analysis results were included in the generalized linear model. …”
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Telehealth “SIPISPeKa_G2” sebagai Tindak Lanjut Program Indonesia Sehat Berbasis Keluarga by Lisa Suarni, Warjidin Aliyanto, Sono Sono

“…Pengambilan sampel dengan metode non probability sampling, sebagai kriteria inklusi adalah Keluarga dengan nilai IKS rendah, dan dapat mengoperasikan android, besar sampel 132. …”
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Identification of Two Novel Mutations of ABCD1 Gene in Pedigrees with X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy and Review of the Literature by Bingzi Dong, Wenshan Lv, Lili Xu, Yuhang Zhao, Xiaofang Sun, Zhongchao Wang, Bingfei Cheng, Zhengju Fu, Yangang Wang

“…The early warning manifestations should be noticed, and the probability of X-ALD should be considered. This report could be beneficial for the early diagnosis and genetic counseling for patients with X-ALD.…”
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Tourist Road Experiences Around Lake Bunyonyi In Kabale, South Western Uganda by Atuheire, Timothy

“…The study employed both purposive and non-probability sampling design using quota sampling technique and it involved a sample size of 30 respondents. …”
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A Sparse Feature-Based Mixed Signal Frequencies Detecting for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communications by Yang Wang, Yongxin Feng, Fan Zhou, Xi Chen, Jian Wang, Peiying Zhang

“…This increases the probability of spectrum conflicts among users and seriously impacts the quality and transmission rate of communication. …”
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Global sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification for a mathematical model of dry anaerobic digestion in plug-flow reactors by Daniele Bernardo Panaro, Andrea Trucchia, Vincenzo Luongo, Maria Rosaria Mattei, Luigi Frunzo

“…Finally, the uncertainty quantification results led to the definition of the probability density function related to the investigated quantity of interest. …”
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Viral Etiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations during the A/H1N1pdm09 Pandemic and Postpandemic Period by Ivan Sanz, Sonia Tamames, Silvia Rojo, Mar Justel, José Eugenio Lozano, Carlos Disdier, Tomás Vega, Raúl Ortiz de Lejarazu

“…Influenza A viruses were the pathogens most often detected during the pandemic and the following two influenza epidemics in contradistinction to human rhino/enteroviruses that were the main viruses causing AE-COPD before the pandemic. The probability of influenza virus detection was 2.78-fold higher in patients who are 30–64 years old than those ≥65. …”
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Large increase in extreme fire weather synchronicity over Europe by Miguel Ángel Torres-Vázquez, Francesca Di Giuseppe, Alberto Moreno-Torreira, Andrina Gincheva, Sonia Jerez, Marco Turco

“…Synchronous extreme fire weather can significantly increase the probability of fire ignition and spread, posing compounding threats to fire management efforts and potentially overwhelming firefighting capabilities. …”
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Non – Invasive, smartphone image-based screening for sickle cell disease at the point-of-need by Eudorah F. Vital, Meredith Haak LiCalzi, Robert G. Mannino, Patrick T. McGann, Wilbur A. Lam

“…These inputs collectively generate an SCD IMage and Patient profile-based Likelihood Estimation (SIMPLE) score, which estimates disease probability. The accuracy of the score depends on two inputs: the patient's anemia status and their health survey responses. …”
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Factors Associated with Malaria Infection among Head Porters in Agbogbloshie Market in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana by Patience Kwofie, John Tetteh, Reindorf Elijah Akakpo, Bismark Sarfo

“…This study concludes that the increasing age of head porters significantly decreased the probability of malaria infection, while head porters who are single have greater odds of being infected with malaria. …”
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A study on climate change impacts using lumped versus distributed hydrological models in a semi-arid basin by Farahnaz Baharvand, Ali Reza Massah Bavani, Mohammad Mahdavi, Massoud Goodarzi

“… This paper, aims to evaluate the impacts of potential climate change on the stream flow of a semi-arid catchment (called Merek) in western Iran using Distributed Catchment Scale Model (DiCaSM) and IHACRES lumped model and compare their ability in simulation of the future stream flow in this area. The joint probability plot was used to generate seasonal climatic change factors (% change in rainfall and change in temperature °C) to apply as an input to the DiCaSM model. …”
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Relationship between sleep quality and dietary nutrients in rural elderly individuals: a latent class analysis by Xinlei Zhao, Xinyan Xie, Han Zhou, Feng Zhong, Cuiping Liu

“…Conversely, a daily protein intake of 60 g or more (OR = 0.367, p = 0.007), a daily intake of retinol of 700 equivalents or more (OR = 0.212, p = 0.002), and a daily milk intake of 300 g or more (OR = 0.295, p = 0.035) were associated with a greater probability of falling asleep quickly, having longer sleep duration, and experiencing higher sleep efficiency.ConclusionOur analysis identified two distinct sleep quality patterns among elderly individuals in rural areas. …”
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Statin Use and Mortality among Patients Hospitalized with Sepsis: A Retrospective Cohort Study within Southern California, 2008–2018 by Brannen Liang, Su-jau T. Yang, Kenneth K. Wei, Albert S. Yu, Brendan J. Kim, Michael K. Gould, John J. Sim

“…Multivariable Cox regression models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HR) for 30-day and 90-day mortality. Inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW) analysis was performed to account for indication bias. …”
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