Step-by-step causal analysis of EHRs to ground decision-making. by Matthieu Doutreligne, Tristan Struja, Judith Abecassis, Claire Morgand, Leo Anthony Celi, Gaël Varoquaux

“…We propose and illustrate a framework for causal inference estimating the effect of albumin on mortality in sepsis using an Intensive Care database (MIMIC-IV) and comparing various sensitivity analyses to results from RCTs as gold-standard. The first step is study design, using the target trial concept and the PICOT framework: Population (patients with sepsis), Intervention (combination of crystalloids and albumin for fluid resuscitation), Control (crystalloids only), Outcome (28-day mortality), Time (intervention start within 24h of admission). …”
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Effect Of Nutritional Status On The Surgical Patients Using Subjective Global Assessment by Tahir Ali Mabroor Malik, Fahad Akhtar, Kanza Farrukh, Muhammad Arslan, Fahim Sakhizada, S.H. Waqar

“…Descriptive statistics like mean with standard deviation (SD) and frequency (percentages) were used to analyze the collected data. …”
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Jamblang (Syzygium cumini) leaf extract decreased hydrogen peroxide in lead acetate-induced rats by Rauza Sukma Rita, Elmatris Sy, Endrinaldi

“…The negative control group received a standard diet, the positive control group received lead acetate at a dose of 40 mg/kg body weight, and the treatment group received lead acetate at the same dose along with jamblang leaf extract at a dose of 150 mg/kg body weight. …”
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Perancangan Data Warehouse Untuk Menunjang Akreditasi Program Studi by Rokhmatul Insani, Ully Asfari, Rio Armando, I G AG Kom Agnam Melyantara

“…In the accreditation process, data is required to fill out forms according to the required standards. In addition, these colleges usually have several applications with various data storage to carry out the college's business processes. …”
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Frequency and characteristics of anemia in hypothyroid patients: A cross-sectional study by Abdullah S. Babaker, Reem M. Al-Qahtani

“…Categorical variables were presented as frequencies and percentages while continuous variables were described by mean and standard deviation. Multiple logistic regression was applied to determine the risk factors for hypothyroidism. …”
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Influence of Medication on Flare Up and Infection After Elective Orthopedic Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient – A Narrative Review by Yaldi Rosadi, Yustin Marinta, Muthiah Nur Afifah

“…Specifically, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors significantly (OR: 9.5, 95% CI: 1.0-88.8) increase the incidence of postoperative infections in standard-dose and high-dose, but not significantly in the rate of flares. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Chatbot for Kurdish Language Speakers Using Chatfuel Platform by Hemn Karim Ahmed, Jamal Ali Hussein

“…In addition, Kurdish font disorder and the lack of standardized keyboards and writing styles makes processing Kurdish text difficult. …”
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Adjacent Joint Restriction Differentially Influences Intra- and Inter-rater Reliability and Agreement of Goniometric Measurements by Brendan L. Pinto, Tatjana Stankovic, David M. Frost, Tyson A. C. Beach

“…Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), along with participant, measurement/rater and random error variance were estimated…”
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Evaluating the impacts of microplastics on agricultural soil physical, chemical properties, and toxic metal availability: An emerging concern for sustainable agriculture. by Tapos Kumar Chakraborty, Md Simoon Nice, Md Sozibur Rahman, Baytune Nahar Netema, Khandakar Rashedul Islam, Samina Zaman, Gopal Chandra Ghosh, Md Ripon Hossain, Asadullah Munna, Mst Shamima Akter, Md Abu Rayhan, Sk Mahmudul Hasan Asif, Abu Shamim Khan

“…This study examined the changes in soil characteristics for both HMs contaminated and without contaminated soils by five distinct MPs, including Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polystyrene Foam (PS), Polyamide (PA), and a combination of these four types of MPs (Mixed MPs), at two different concentrations (0.2% and 1%; w/w), where soil incubation experiments were setup for this studies and the standard analytical techniques employed to measure soil characteristics and toxic metal availability. …”
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Taming the transplant troll: Exploring racial and ethnic disparities in cytomegalovirus infection among kidney transplant patients. by M Gabriela Cabanilla, Ashlee Dauenhauer, Briana St John, Deirdre Hill, Joshua Larson

“…The providers emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and standardized protocols.<h4>Conclusion</h4>While limited by the small sample size, this study highlights potential disparities in the incidence and outcomes of CMV disease among minority kidney transplant recipients, suggesting that barriers in care and access may contribute to these differences. …”
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Borassus aethiopum (Mart.) ethanol fruit extract reverses alloxan-treatment alterations in experimental animals by Moses Dele, Adams, Ejike, Daniel Eze

“…Animals in group i (standard) were given 0.4 mls of distilled water (d.w) whereas the ones assigned to group ii, iii, iv, v and vi which were induced into diabetes (by intake of 140 mg/kg body weight [b.w] of alloxan) were also respectively given d.w, 50 mg/kg b.w of metformin, 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg b.w of ethanol fruit extract of Borassus aethiopum, once daily for 14 days. …”
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Design of a Flexible Pavement For Nyakabande–Mutolere Road, Nyakabande Sub County, Kisoro District. by Habimana, Stephen

“…The study commenced with traffic studies analysis which indicated a traffic class category T5 for a design life of 20 years with a cumulative standard axle in millions of 3.52. The subgrade investigation of the areas gave a 6.5% as the 10th percentile CBR, which was used as the design CBR for the study, giving a subgrade class, S3. …”
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Effect of Discarded Group B and Group D Car Category Tyre Rubber Chippings as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in M25 Concrete. by Wancha, Vicent

“…Concrete of the M25 grade was employed as the reference standard in this experimental study. In this study, the impact of employing scrap tyre rubber as a partial substitute for coarse aggregate (0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% replacement) on various concrete qualities, such as strength and workability, has been noted. …”
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Design of a Multi 2- Storied Hostel for Kabale University. by Opoya, Wilberforce

“…In this project, the design of G+2 floors Hostel building is done according to the Indian standards. IS456 is to be used for the reinforcement design. …”
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Design of a Multi 2-Storied Hostel for Kabale University Student. by Twesigye, Charles

“…In this project, the design of G+2 floors Hostel building is done according to the Indian standards. IS456 is to be used for the reinforcement design. …”
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Effect of Covid-19 on the Performance of Selected Hotels in Mbarara City. by Mukama, Gad

“…There are different scenarios on when the industry will recover, what new challenges and standards will be imposed, who are more likely to travel which products and services will disappear and transform. …”
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Superbugs-related prolonged admissions in three tertiary hospitals, Kano State, Nigeria by Alkali, Bashir, Garba, Iliyasu, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Abdurrazak, Kibiya, Muhammad, Hassan Abubakar, Ibrahim, Ntulume, Faruku, Sarkinfada, Ezera, Agwu

“…A sample collected comprises wound/pus, urine, urine catheter and nasal intubation and were analysed using standard microbiological methods for Acinetobacter spp and other related nosocomial bacterial pathogens. …”
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Management and Utilisation of Land Resources to Attain Economic Sustainability among Christians in West Ankole Diocese, Uganda. by Ahereza, Madelean, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The study looked for novel strategies that, if adopted, would enhance the economic livelihoods in West Ankole Diocese and raise living standards and sustainably generate income. It also identified land resource practices that have contributed to underdevelopment. …”
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Household Income and Educational Completional Rates of Girl Child in Primary Schools of Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District Uganda. by Ainembabazi, Babrah

“…The challenges faced by girls included a lack of finances, lengthy consultation processes by parents, limited capacity to improve living standards, lack of openness and transparency, lack of responsiveness, and absence of a work plan. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Financial Performance of SACCOs in Kabale Municipality. by Kyomugisha, Loyce

“…Data was analysed using descriptive statistics (means and standard deviation) and multiple regression analysis. …”
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