Comparison of Functioning, Quality of Life, and Cognition between Lithium and Sodium Valproate Combination Therapy and Sodium Valproate Monotherapy in Euthymic Bipolar Patients: A... by M Ashwini, R Jhamuna, V Jaikumar

“…Statistical analysis was performed using International Business Machines (IBM) Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20.0. An independent t-test was used to compare quality of life and cognitive variables, as well as, the number of episodes post-treatment between the two groups. …”
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An Open-Source Multi-Robot Framework System for Collaborative Environments Based on ROS2 by Francisco Yumbla, Marcelo Fajardo-Pruna, Anthonny Piguave, Diego Ronquillo, Ricardo Ortiz, Jongseong Brad Choi, Gabriel Diaz, Xabiel G. Paneda, Hyungpil Moon

“…A simulation-based control and software design was performed using the GAZEBO tool. …”
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Weighing temporal fluctuations of drought features in Rwanda through the implementation of the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index and standardized precipitation in... by Kazora Jonah, Zhu Weijun, Kyaw Oo Than, Temesgen Gebremariam Asfaw, Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi Kedjanyi, Abraham Okrah, Akimana Diane, Mathieu Mbati Mugunga

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Immune microenvironment features underlying the superior efficacy of neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy over chemotherapy in local advanced gastric cancer by Ning Zhang, Chunyu Li, Zehua Zhao, Biying Jiang, Wentao Wang, Fujing Sun, Yong Zhang, Yanmei Zhu

“…Tumor tissues were evaluated for tumor-infiltrating immune cells (TIICs) using immunohistochemistry and QuPath software quantitative analysis, for detecting T, B, NK, plasma cells, and macrophages. …”
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Risk of stroke associated with proton pump inhibitor use among individuals with and without pre-existing cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammed Shabil, Bijaya K. Padhi, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Soumya V. Menon, Mandeep Kaur, Mukesh Kumari, Puneet Sudan, K. Satyam Naidu, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Sarvesh Rustagi, Divya Sharma, Mithhil Arora, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Edward Mawejje, Prakasini Satapathy, Sanjit Sah

“…Data were synthesized using random-effects meta-analysis models in R software version 4.3. Results Our search yielded 41 studies encompassing over 800,000 participants globally. …”
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Analisa dan Perancangan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Validasi Data Pembangunan Fiber Optik by Akhmad Subhan, Wachyu Hari Haji

“…The results of the evaluation using the consistency analysis method yielded a 100% percentage which showed that the design of the information system was in accordance with the needs and it was hoped that the implementation of the management information system software for the validation of fiber optic data development. …”
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Retinal vascular geometry and its association to silent brain infarction by Jing Wang, Tingli Chen, Jing Wang, Xiyun Bian, Xiaowei Zhang, Xiaolong Yang, Xing Qi, Yihan Li, Haixia Huang, Qian Qian, Fei Yuan

“…The retinal vessel fractal dimension (FD), retinal artery fractal dimension (FDa), retinal vein fractal dimension (FDv), central retinal artery diameter in the region from 0.5 ~ 1.0 disc diameter (DD) from the disc margin (CRAEB), central retinal artery diameter in the region from 1.0 ~ 2.0 DD from the disc margin (CRAEC), central retinal vein diameter in the region from 0.5 ~ 1.0 DD from the disc margin (CRVEB), central retinal vein diameter in the region from 1.0 ~ 2.0 DD from the disc margin (CRVEC), retinal arteriovenous diameter ratio in the region from 0.5 ~ 1.0 DD from the disc margin (AVRB), and retinal arteriovenous diameter ratio in the region from 1.0 ~ 2.0 DD from the disc margin (AVRC) were accessed by the Singapore “I” Vessel Assessment (SIVA) software. Results FD, FDa, FDv, CRAEB, CRAEC, CRVEB, CRVEC and AVRB in SBI subjects were 1.25 (1.21–1.28), 1.11 (1.08–1.14), 1.09 (1.06–1.13), 168.78 ± 19.39, 163.55 ± 18.97, 235.77 (222.64-254.08), 224.39 ± 23.29, 0.72 ± 0.06, respectively, significantly lower than those of control subjects [1.30 (1.28–1.32), 1.15 (1.13–1.18), 1.14 (1.12–1.16), 196.81 ± 27.94, 183.81 ± 25.46, 273.03 (247.59–296.30), 249.59 ± 32.03, and 0.73 ± 0.08]. …”
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Large-scale evidence generation and evaluation across a network of databases for type 2 diabetes mellitus (LEGEND-T2DM): a protocol for a series of multinational, real-world compar... by Rohan Khera, Yuan Lu, Harlan M Krumholz, Martijn J Schuemie, Ruijun Chen, George Hripcsak, Marc A Suchard, Patrick B Ryan, Anna Ostropolets

“…LEGEND-T2DM is dedicated to open science and transparency and will publicly share all analytic code from reproducible cohort definitions through turn-key software, enabling other research groups to leverage our methods, data and results to verify and extend our findings.…”
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Safety profile of sacituzumab govitecan in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Maria Inez Dacoregio, Isabella Michelon, Caio Ernesto do Rego Castro, Francisco Cezar Aquino de Moraes, Guilherme Rossato de Almeida, Lis Victória Ravani, Maysa Vilbert, Ricardo Lima Barros Costa

“…All analyses were performed in R software (v.4.2.2) using random effects models. Heterogeneity was assessed using I2 test. …”
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Unified Mobile App for Streamlining Verbal Autopsy and Cause of Death Assignment in India: Design and Development Study by Harleen Kaur, Stuti Tripathi, Manjeet Singh Chalga, Sudhir K Benara, Amit Dhiman, Shefali Gupta, Saritha Nair, Geetha Menon, B K Gulati, Sandeep Sharma, Saurabh Sharma

“…The World Health Organization has released an updated instrument (Verbal Autopsy Instrument 2022) that supports electronic data collection methods along with analytical software for assigning COD. This questionnaire encompasses the primary signs and symptoms associated with prevalent diseases across all age groups. …”
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Faktor Risiko Asma Pada Murid Sekolah Dasar Usia 6-7 Tahun di Kota Padang by Afdal ., Finny Fitry Yani, Darfioes Basir, Rizanda Machmoed

“…Data were analyzed using computer software. Results The prevalence of asthma in elementary school students aged 6-7 years in Padang based on ISAAC questionnaire was 8%. …”
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Vivências de sofrimento moral por técnicos de Enfermagem na pandemia da COVID-19 by Gabriela da Costa Soares, Jacqueline Nascimento, Barbara Inca Barreto, Thallison Carlos Campos Santos, Marcia Caúla, Lilian Cristina Rezende, Maria Jose Menezes Brito, Carolina da Silva Caram

“…A coleta de dados se deu por meio de 14 entrevistas com técnicos de enfermagem que atuaram durante a pandemia da COVID-19 no estado de Minas Gerais, orientadas por roteiro semiestruturado e os dados foram submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo com auxílio do software ATLAS.ti. Resultados: os potenciais fatores desencadeadores de vivência de sofrimento moral, relacionam-se com o despreparo dos profissionais e das instituições e com o contexto de pandemia, indicando a existência de problemas morais evidenciados pela impotência de agir conforme o seu posicionamento ético- moral e a invisibilidade dos técnicos nos ambientes de trabalho. …”
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Effects of plant active substances in rheumatoid arthritis—a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Qiuwei Peng, Jian Wang, Kesong Li, Congming Xia, Chuanhui Yao, Qiuyan Guo, Xun Gong, Xiaopo Tang, Quan Jiang

“…We performed data analysis using StataMP 15.1 software and ranked the therapeutic effects based on the Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking Curve (SUCRA) probability values.ResultsBased on screening procedures, 18 eligible studies were incorporated into the analysis. …”
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Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact by Mohammad A. Jareebi, Saja A. Almraysi, Dhiyaa A. H. Otayf, Ghadeer A. Alneel, Areej H. Zughaibi, Sarah J. Mobarki, Imtenan A. Oberi, Hayam A. Alzahrani, Shatha A. Aldhowaihi, Zainab A. Alramadhan, Majed A. Ryani, Ahmed A. Bahri, Nuha H. Abutalib, Nada M. Makein, Ahmad Y. Alqassim

“…The analysis was performed using R software. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea among the sample was 87%, with a mean pain score of 6 ± 2.2. …”
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Erratum to “The usefulness of surgical drains on short term outcomes among patients undergoing craniotomy at the Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza Tanzania” [World Neurosurgery: X(22C... by Dennis Onsombi, Gerald Mayaya, Vladimir Herrera, Anton Manyanga, Washington Leonald, Samuel Byabato, James Lubuulwa

“…Patients were divided into two groups based on whether or not have undergone placement of drainage tube following craniotomy and data was collected, entered into Epi-Info version 7.0, extracted as Microsoft-Excel and analyzed using STATA v.13.0 software. Medians and proportions were utilized to describe data, and appropriate statistical tests applied whenever necessary to check for statistical significance. …”
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Provide a Framework for the Application of Open Policy Making in Parliament of Iran by Mohsen Eynali, Seyed Abbas Ebrahimi, Mohsen Farhadinejad, Hasan Danaeefard

“…Grounded theory and Maxqda10 software were used for data analysis in the qualitative part, while the structural equation modeling approach was applied in the quantitative part.ResultsData analysis identified the general dimensions and preconditions of the open policy model, along with the components and elements constituting its main dimensions, including understanding the problem, developing solutions, compiling, and evaluating. …”
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A meta-analysis of the value of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in guiding surgical resection of primary and metastatic liver cancer by Dali Xiong, Jiaran Li, Li Li, Fuhao Xu, Tao Hu, He Zhu, Xiaohui Xu, Yawen Sun, Shuanghu Yuan

“…The meta-analysis incorporated overall outcomes and subgroup outcomes based on liver cancer types (primary and metastatic). StataSE 12.0 software was used for statistical analysis after a quality assessment of the included studies. …”
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A Circulating miRNA-Based Scoring System Established by WGCNA to Predict Colon Cancer by Da Qin, Rui Wei, Si Liu, Shengtao Zhu, Shutian Zhang, Li Min

“…Hub gene analysis was conducted for these DEmiRs in the cancer-related modules by the “closeness” method in cytoscape software. Then, logistic regression was performed to identify the independent risk factors, and a scoring system was constructed based on these independent risk factors. …”
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Consumer Anthropomorphism and Happiness: Analysis of the Brand Authenticity Effect by Mehdi Khademi Gerashi, Setare Mohammadian

“…In this study, smart_pls software was used for data analysis.   Findings The findings of the study indicate that anthropomorphism plays a significant role in shaping consumer happiness. …”
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Targeted screening and profiling of massive components of colistimethate sodium by two-dimensional-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry based on self-constructed compound databa... by Xuan Li, Minwen Huang, Yue-Mei Zhao, Wenxin Liu, Nan Hu, Jie Zhou, Zi-Yi Wang, Sheng Tang, Jian-Bin Pan, Hian Kee Lee, Yao-zuo Yuan, Taijun Hang, Hai-Wei Shi, Hongyuan Chen

“…The database was built based on the commercial MassHunter Personal Compound Database and Library (PCDL) software and its accuracy of the compound matching result was verified with six known components before being applied to genuine sample screening. …”
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