Development and validation of a hyperlipidemia risk prediction model for middle-aged and older adult Chinese using 2015 CHARLS data by Li-xiang Zhang, Shan-Bing Hou, Fang-fang Zhao, Ting-ting Wang, Ying Jiang, Xiao-juan Zhou, Jiao-yu Cao

“…Subsequently, we established a risk prediction model for hyperlipidemia in the middle-aged and older adult population using statistical software Stata 17.0.ResultsThe prevalence rate of hyperlipidemia among the 6,629 middle-aged and older adult participants was 26.32% (1,745 out of 6,629). …”
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Socio-economic inequalities in minimum dietary diversity among Ethiopian children aged 6–23 months: a decomposition analysis by Nigusu Worku, Amare Mesfin Workie, Lamrot Yohannes, Mihret Getnet, Mihret Getnet, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Adina Yeshambel Belay, Lakew Asmare, Hiwot Tadesse Alemu, Demiss Mulatu Geberu, Melak Jejaw, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Asebe Hagos

“…Microsoft Excel and STATA v.14 software were employed to extract, clean, and analyze data. …”
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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

“…Data was collected using structured investigator administered questionnaire and analyzed using Stata statistical software version 15.0 (Stata Corp, Texas, USA). The primary outcome was uptake of cervical cancer screening measured as the proportion of female sex workers who have ever been screened for cervical cancer. …”
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Abnormal Expression of DICER1 Leads to Dysregulation of Inflammatory Effectors in Human Synoviocytes by Congshan Jiang, Jing Xu, Wenhua Zhu, Yongsong Cai, Si Wang, Yuanxu Guo, Ke Xu, Manman Geng, Nazim Hussain, Yan Han, Fujun Zhang, Qilan Ning, Liesu Meng, Shemin Lu

“…Ingenuity pathway analysis (IPA) software predicted that the Dicer1 deficiency-induced dysregulated cytokines in synoviocytes could possibly lead to the inflammatory disorders in the synovial tissue. …”
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Radiomics prediction of MGMT promoter methylation in adult diffuse gliomas: a combination of structural MRI, DCE, and DTI by Yuying Liu, Yuying Liu, Zhengyang Zhu, Jianan Zhou, Han Wang, Huiquan Yang, Jinfeng Yin, Yitong Wang, Xin Li, Futao Chen, Qian Li, Zhuoru Jiang, Xi Wu, Danni Ge, Yi Zhang, Xin Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang, Bing Zhang

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Technological dental sealants: in vitro evaluation of material properties and antibiofilm potential by Witalo Pereira de Jesus, Luiza de Almeida Queiroz Ferreira, Washington Henrique Themoteo da Silva, Fernanda Vieira Belém, Ana Paula Turrioni, Cláudia Silami de Magalhães, Mila Fernandes Moreira Madeira, Ivana Márcia Alves Diniz, Marco Aurelio Benini Paschoal

“…Data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc tests (p < 0.05) using the SPSS software. Results Different compositions proven in the EDS test were not determinants of the promotion of different RS: G1 = 0,19 (± 0,07), G2 = 0,15 (± 0,053), G3 = 0,13 (± 0,046), G4 = 0,14 (± 0,056); HI: G1 = 17,7 (± 1,36), G2 = 18,7 (± 3,47), G3 = 18,9 (± 4,87), G4 = 17,9 (± 3,61) and MAS: G1 = 5,22 (± 0,12), G2 = 5,15 (± 0,15), G3 = 5,12 (± 0,20), G4 = 5,06 (± 0,24). …”
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Comparison of Influence of Office and 24‐h Central Aortic Blood Pressure on Target Organ Damage in Hypertension by Yueliang Hu, Hui Yang, Guili Chang, Yaya Bai, Alberto Avolio, Qian Wang, Shenshen Gao, Junli Zuo

“…Central aortic pressure waveforms were derived from the radial pressure waveforms with a validated transfer function of the Sphygmocor software, version 8.0 (Atcor Medical, Sydney, Australia). …”
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A Meta-analysis of the effect of functional dressing in nursing of pressure injury (功能性敷料在压力性损伤护理中应用效果的Meta分析) by WU Qian (吴倩), NING Yuyin (宁余音), BAI Zhiyu (柏志玉), HUANG Jie (黄洁), LU Junchen (陆俊辰), LIU Rui (刘芮), LIAO Zipeng (廖子鹏)

“…Two reviewers independently conducted literature screening, data extraction, and quality evaluation in accordance with Cochrane quality evaluation standards, and then used RevMan 5. 3 software for Meta analysis. Results Totally 17 articles were included, with a total of 1206 patients. …”
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Visual analysis of traditional Chinese medicine nursing research on post-stroke sleep disorders based on CiteSpace (基于CiteSpace的脑卒中后睡眠障碍中医护理研究可视化分析)... by GAO Ziqi (高子琪), LIAO Ruoyi (廖若夷), YU Yanlan (余艳兰), SI Huijie (佀惠婕), LIU Bin (刘彬), GUO Yuan (郭元)

“…The annual number of publications, authors, research institutions, keyword co-occurrence, keyword clustering and keyword timeline were analyzed by CiteSpace software. Results A total of 177 literatures met the requirements were retrieved, and the overall number of publications was on the rise. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Cognitive Training on Patients with Post Stroke Cognitive Impairment： A Meta-Analysis by LIU Changxing, GUO Xinyi, CHANG Xiang

“…The quality of the literature was assessed by two investigators using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool, and Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software. Enumeration data were expressed as odds ratio (OR) or relative risk ratio (RR). …”
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Positive end-expiratory pressure increases intracranial pressure but not pressure reactivity index in supine and prone positions: a porcine model study by Rønnaug Hammervold, Rønnaug Hammervold, Rønnaug Hammervold, Erta Beqiri, Peter Smielewski, Benjamin S. Storm, Benjamin S. Storm, Benjamin S. Storm, Benjamin S. Storm, Erik W. Nielsen, Erik W. Nielsen, Erik W. Nielsen, Erik W. Nielsen, Erik W. Nielsen, Claude Guérin, Shirin K. Frisvold, Shirin K. Frisvold

“…Continuous monitoring included esophageal pressure to calculate end-inspiratory and end-expiratory transpulmonary pressures. The ICM+® software (University of Cambridge Enterprise, Cambridge, United Kingdom) was used for high-resolution data collection, signal processing and ICP curve analysis. …”
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Effects of exercise interventions on fatigue of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients: A Meta-analysis (运动干预对造血干细胞移植患者疲乏影响的Meta分析)... by ZHOU Min (周敏), ZHANG Qing (张清), HU Shaoyan (胡绍燕), ZHOU Xuemei (周雪梅)

“…Methods Randomized controlled trials on exercise intervention in patients with HSCT were retrieved from Cochrane library, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP, and CBM databases from the establishment to February 2024; ReMan 5. 3 software was used for meta-analysis. Results A total of six studies were included, and the results of meta-analysis showed a statistically significant difference in fatigue scores between the experimental and control groups ［SMD= -0. 24, 95% CI (-0. 44, -0. 03), P<0. 001］; subgroup analysis showed that exercise intervention improved fatigue in HSCT patients ［SMD= -0. 58, 95% CI (-0. 80, -0. 35), P<0. 001］; exercise interventions throughout the transplant period ［SMD= -0. 58, 95% CI (-0. 80, -0. 35), P<0. 001］, and duration longer than 12 weeks ［SMD= -0. 53, 95% CI (-0. 78, -0. 29), P<0. 001］ can reduce fatigue. …”
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Évaluation de la prescription et de l’utilisation des benzodiazépines dans la ville de Sidi Bel-Abbès by Derouicha Matmour, Mounia Medjeber, Yassine Merad

“…Data entry and analysis were performed using SPSS software. Results-A total of 353 patients treated with at least one BZD were included, including 178 men. …”
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Advances and Prospects in Smart Border Studies Based on a Bibliometric Analysis by Yang Danxuan, Li Cansong, Hu Wei, Lai Zulan, Ge Xurui

“…By quantitatively analyzing the literature related to smart borders between 2001 and 2022, using CiteSpace software and the Web of Science database as a data source, we aim in this paper to provide a comprehensive review of the development of the field of smart border research, to assess the hotspots and themes of current research, and consider future directions in the field. …”
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A blended learning approach for capacity strengthening to improve the quality of integrated HIV, TB, and malaria services during antenatal and postnatal care in LMICs: a feasibilit... by Alice Norah Ladur, Uzochukwu Egere, Marion Ravit, Florence Mgawadere, Christopher Murray, Sarah Ann White, Mohammed Hauwa, Rael Mutai, Lucy Nyaga, Shikuku Duncan, Issak Bashir, Olubunmi Olufunmilola Ayinde, Rukia Bakar, Leonard Katalambula, Carlo Federici, Aleksandra Torbica, Nicholas Furtado, Elizabeth Adjoa Kumah, Charles Ameh

“…Quantitative data was collected through an online questionnaire and skills assessments, analyzed using STATA 12 software. Qualitative data was collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions, analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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Exploring the multi-targeted mechanism of Saikosaponin A in prostate cancer treatment: a network pharmacology and molecular docking approach by Genbao Zhu, Genbao Zhu, Genbao Zhu, Zhiming Jiang, Niuping Zhu, Niuping Zhu, Donghui Wang, Donghui Wang, Tianpeng Guo, Tianpeng Guo, Yiqing Meng, Yiqing Meng, Yi Zhu, Yi Zhu, Kemeng Tan, Mengxue Hu, Heng Tang, Xuannian Wang, Xuannian Wang

“…Meanwhile, molecular docking between core targets and SSA was performed using Autodock software. Lastly, in vitro experiments were performed for validation.ResultsA least of four key targets, namely BCL2 apoptosis regulator (BCL2), estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1), hypoxia-inducible factor 1 subunit alpha (HIF1A), and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) were identified in this study, and molecular docking analyses revealed that SSA stably binds to these targets. …”
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Caesalpinia sappan L. ethyl acetate extract regulated angiogenesis in atherosclerosis by modulating the miR-126/VEGF signalling pathway by Yue He, Chao Huang, Jingjing Chen, Weizeng Shen

“…Materials and methods: Our study first screened for differentially expressed microRNAs (miRNAs) associated with AS using the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) public database at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and R language software. Subsequently, our study verified the target-regulatory relationship between miR-126 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) by using the “TargetScan” website and dual-luciferase reporter assay. …”
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System Evaluation of Buyang Huanwu Decoction in Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke by TANG Qiang, ZHANG Shiqiang, ZHU Luwen, TANG Yizhou, LI Hongyu

“…Two researchers independently screened literature, extracted data and evaluated the quality of literature. Revman 5.3 software was used to analyze the data. According to the system review manual provided by the Cochrane Collaboration Network, mean difference (<italic>MD</italic>) and 95% confidence interval (<italic>CI</italic>) were used as indicators for continuous variables, and risk ratio (<italic>RR</italic>) and 95% <italic>CI</italic> were used as indicators for enumeration data. …”
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Prediction of slaughter weight with body components and liner body measurement of Hararge cattle at Haramaya University abattoir, Ethiopia by Takele Wolkaro, Yosef Tadesse, Mengistu Urge, Merga Bayisa

“…Data were analyzed using the procedure of GLM of SAS, 2018, and JMP version 16 of the SAS software. The result of the study revealed that the average SW, HCW, and dressing percentage of Hararghe cattle were 264 ± 3.37 kg, 113 ± 2.16 kg, and 42.87 ± 0.66 %, respectively. …”
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The dose–effect relationship between acupuncture and its effect on primary insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaoni Zhang, Xiaoni Zhang, Yue Wang, Chengyong Liu, Shan Qin, Liyu Lin, Liyu Lin, Can Dong, Wenzhong Wu, Wenzhong Wu, Zhaoming Chen

“…Meta-analyses were performed using RevMan v.5.4 and Stata 16.0 software.ResultsA total of 56 studies were included. …”
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