Critically ill adult patients with acute leukemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dara Chean, David Luque-Paz, Daniele Poole, Sofiane Fodil, Etienne Lengliné, Thibault Dupont, Achille Kouatchet, Michael Darmon, Élie Azoulay

“…We performed a proportional meta-analysis using a random effects model. The primary outcome was all-cause ICU mortality. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Procalcitonin for Bacterial Infection in Liver Failure: A Meta-Analysis by Xinchun He, Liang Chen, Haiou Chen, Yuqing Feng, Baining Zhu, Caixia Yang

“…The results of meta-analysis using random effect models suggested that the combined DOR was 10.67 (95% CI = 3.73–30.53). …”
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Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach by Azadeh Fatehpanah, Elham Maraghi, Anthony Coetzer-Liversage, Mahmood Karimy, Amir H. Pakpour, Majed Maripour, Nematollah Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard, Marzieh Araban

“…Method This methodological study was conducted in Iran in 2022, involving 302 participants selected through stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. …”
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PERHITUNGAN NUMERIK RAPAT KEADAAN GRAPHENE BILAYER DENGAN MODEL TIGHT-BINDING MENGGUNAKAN METODE RAMBATAN WAKTU TROTTER-SUZUKI by Wahyu Setiawan

“…The generation of the initial wave function  is carried out by using a random complex number as a superposition function of the base of each hexagonal structure atomic site to obtain the correlation function. …”
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Sunlight exposure practice and its associated factors among infants in Ethiopia, systematic review and meta-analysis. by Fanos Yeshanew Ayele, Natnael Kebede, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Mengistu Mera Mihiretu, Yawkal Tsega, Elsabeth Addisu, Niguss Cherie, Tesfaye Birhane, Chala Daba, Ahmed Hussien Asfaw, Zinet Abegaz, Abel Endawekie, Anissa Mohammed, Dagnachew Melak, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Husniya Yasin, Aregash Abebayehu Zerga, Fikre Bayu Gebeyehu, Birhanu Wagaye

“…Forest plots were used to present the pooled prevalence of good sunlight exposure practices. A random effect model was used to compute the pooled prevalence, while subgroup analysis was performed to identify the possible source of heterogeneity. …”
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Development and Validation of a Routine Electronic Health Record-Based Delirium Prediction Model for Surgical Patients Without Dementia: Retrospective Case-Control Study by Emma Holler, Christina Ludema, Zina Ben Miled, Molly Rosenberg, Corey Kalbaugh, Malaz Boustani, Sanjay Mohanty

“…We trained logistic regression, random forest, extreme gradient boosting (XGB), and neural network models to predict POD using 143 features derived from routine EHR data available at the time of hospital admission. …”
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Comparison of Different Invasive Devices for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence after Radical Prostatectomy by Stefano Salciccia, Pietro Viscuso, Giulio Bevilacqua, Antonio Tufano, Paolo Casale, Ettore De Berardinis, Giovanni Battista Di Pierro, Susanna Cattarino, Alessandro Gentilucci, Francesca Lourdes Lia, Di Giulio Ivan, Davide Rosati, Francesco Del Giudice, Alessandro Sciarra, Gianna Mariotti

“…At baseline, in the different populations, mean number of pad-day varied from 1.1 to 8.8, 24-hour pad weight varied extremely from 17.3 g to 747.0 g, and mean ICIQ-UI-SF questionnaire score varied from 4.8 to 18.6. Considering a random effect model among eligible studies, ER of continence recovery was 0.33 (95% CI −0.12–0.78), 0.63 (95% CI 0.55–0.71), 0.65 (95% CI 0.58–0.72), 0.50 (95% CI 0.34–0.66), and 0.53 (95%CI 0.36–0.70), respectively, in groups A, B, C, D, and E (I2 85.87%; Q 249.82—P>0.01) (test of group differences P=0.22). …”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections among Schoolchildren around Lake Tana, Northwest Ethiopia by Melsew Getaneh, Tamirat Hailegebriel, Abaineh Munshea, Endalkachew Nibret

“…A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May 2021 involving 337 study participants. A systematic random sampling method was utilized to select the study participants from the selected schools. …”
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Effect of eHealth-delivered exercise programmes on balance in people aged 65 years and over living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled... by Corneel Vandelanotte, Anne Tiedemann, Kim Delbaere, Stephanie Alley, Meghan Ambrens, Juliana S Oliveira, Quyen To

“…We calculated standardised mean differences (SMDs, Hedges’ g) with 95% CIs from random effects meta-analyses.Results We identified 14 eligible studies that included 1180 participants. …”
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Dynamics of spatial phase coherence in a dissipative Bose–Hubbard atomic system by Vatré, Rémy, Bouganne, Raphaël, Bosch Aguilera, Manel, Ghermaoui, Alexis, Beugnon, Jérôme, Lopes, Raphael, Gerbier, Fabrice

“…Because the atoms recoil in a random direction after each spontaneous emission, the atomic momentum distribution progressively broadens. …”
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Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Mothers on Management of Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District. by Mwiine, Dickens Richard

“…A total of 120 respondents were selected for the study using simple random sampling techniques from all wards ofBugongi Town council. …”
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Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Mothers on Management of Malnutrion Among Children Under Five Years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District. by Mwiine, Dickens Richard

“…A total of 120 respondents were selected for the study using simple random sampling techniques from all wards ofBugongi Town council. …”
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Factors Leading to Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years in Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality, Kasese District. by Kabugho, Mary Consolata

“…The study used a probability sampling technique which consisted of a systematic random sampling and 104 respondents were reached. …”
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Financial Management Practices and Financial Performance of Micro Finance Institutions. A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO Kabale District. by Komuhangi, Jacenta

“…A sample of 109 respondents was selected using simple random and purposive sampling. The primary method of data collection was the self-administered questionnaire while correlation constituted data analysis. …”
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Factors Influencing the Growth of Tourism in Uganda: A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Katwesigye, Jordan

“…During data collection purposive sampling technique and simple random sampling were used. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to collect datafrom8 l respondents.The respondents were dominated by males accounting for 59% and females accounting for 41 %. …”
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Records Keeping and Financial Performance in Local Government: A Case Study of Rubanda District Local Government. by Birungi, Edinah

“…Data was collected from these respondents using questionnaire, observation checklist and interview guide using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The study findings show that the role of record keeping on financial performance of Rubanda district Local Government were Proper accountability, it improves auditing, it enables Easy of monitoring, Easy control of resources, it reduces waste of resources and it Improves effectiveness. …”
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Factors Responsible For School Dropout At Different Levels of Education in Selected Academic Institutions in Kisoro Municipality Southern Division Kisoro District. by Kamahoro, Phionah

“…The population of the Study included SMC members, municipality education officials, head teachers, and their deputies, students, and teachers. Simple random sampling was used to get the sample size required and the exercise was conducted in such a way that there were different categories of respondents. …”
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Records Keeping and Financial Performance in Local Government: A Case Study of Rubanda District Local Government. by Birungi, Edinah

“…Data was collected from these respondents using a questionnaire, observation checklist, and interview guide using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The study findings show that the role of record keeping on the financial performance of Rubanda district Local Government was Proper accountability and improved auditing, it enables Easy monitoring, Easy control of resources, reduced waste of resources, and Improved effectiveness. …”
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Effect of Gender Equality on Economic Development of Household Heads in Uganda: A Case Study of Rwamucucu Sub-County, Rukiga District. by Nsimire, Millicent

“…The researcher used simple random sampling techniques in collecting and analyzing data and was used to provide equal chances to the sample size. …”
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Distribution of Candida Species Isolated from People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus With Oropharyngeal and Oral Candidiasis in Africa in the Era Of Universal Test and Tre... by Musinguzi, Benson, Obuku, Ekwaro A., Mwesigwa, Alex, Migisha, Richard, Kinengyere, Alison Annet, Ndagire, Regina, Baguma, Andrew, Okek, Erick Jacob, Olum, Ronald, Itabangi, Herbert, Mboowa, Gerald, Sande, Obondo James, Achan, Beatrice

“…A comprehensive search was conducted to identify eligible studies to be included in the meta-analysis and analyzed using a random effects model in STATA version 17. The risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute quality assessment tool. …”
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