Fractal dimensions in oral squamous cell carcinoma: A novel diagnostic paradigm by Ramkumar Ravichandran, Nagarathinam Anbu Elangovan, Rajkumar Krishnan, Dominic S, Dinesh Kumar Thayalan, Supriya Ponsingh

“…We used a retrospective methodology to analyse the histopathological data of 50 OSCC cases and 25 healthy oral mucosa samples, which were sourced from the obtained data. A statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed in the mean fractal dimension between OSCC and normal mucosa samples, indicating the existence of distinct structural complexities associated with malignant transformation. …”
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RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS IN SPALD-T PROJECTS by Nining Ardiyanti Hasan, Acep Hidayat, Mawardi Amin

“…Meanwhile, technical risk shows a positive trend but is not statistically significant, with a regression coefficient of 0.104 and a p-value of 0.078. …”
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Curative Properties of Kencur (Kaempferia galanga L.) Extract on Mice (Mus musculus) Kidney Histopathology Exposed to Cigarette Smoke by Intan Diah Safitri Arianto, Firman Lastoaji, Sri Agus Sudjarwo, Thomas Widiyatno Valentinus, Eka Pramyrtha Hestiana, Iwan Sahrial Hamid, Eduardus Bimo Aksono Herupradoto, Aprinda Ratna Lovela

“…Where significant differences were found (p<0.05), further pairwise comparisons were conducted using the Mann-Whitney test, confirming statistically significant differences between specific treatment groups.  …”
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Hybrid learning in post-pandemic higher education systems: an analysis using SEM and DNN by Alvin Muhammad ‘Ainul Yaqin, Ahmad Kamil Muqoffi, Sigit Rahmat Rizalmi, Faishal Arham Pratikno, Remba Yanuar Efranto

“…SEM validated the conceptual model, confirming all eight hypotheses as statistically significant (p-value of ≤ 0.05) and achieving good model fit with a comparative fit index (CFI) of 0.901 and a root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) of 0.069. …”
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Diagnostic yield and safety of transbronchial lung cryobiopsy for diffuse parenchymal lung diseases diagnosis: Comparison between 1.7-mm and 1.9-mm probes by C. Ravaglia, F. Sultani, S. Piciucchi, A. Dubini, A. J. De Grauw, S. Martinello, S. Oldani, S. Maitan, F. Stella, V. Poletti

“…Conclusions: there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups, regarding diagnostic yield, adverse events and sampling adequacy.…”
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MR Imaging in Diagnosis of Pelvic Floor Descent: Supine versus Sitting Position by Francesca Iacobellis, Antonio Brillantino, Adolfo Renzi, Luigi Monaco, Nicola Serra, Beatrice Feragalli, Aniello Iacomino, Luca Brunese, Salvatore Cappabianca

“…In the defecation phase, a significant difference for the bladder and vagina position was detected between the two exams whereas a significant difference for the ARJ was not found. A statistically significant difference exists when the pelvic floor descent is evaluated in sitting versus supine position. …”
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Wii-Fit for Improving Gait and Balance in an Assisted Living Facility: A Pilot Study by Kalpana P. Padala, Prasad R. Padala, Timothy R. Malloy, Jenenne A. Geske, Patricia M. Dubbert, Richard A. Dennis, Kimberly K. Garner, Melinda M. Bopp, William J. Burke, Dennis H. Sullivan

“…However, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups over time. …”
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Efficacy of PPV Combined with Air Tamponade for Treatment of Inferior Retinal Breaks by Yong Zhang, Xin Li, Guiping Pan, Zhen Tian, Siwei Liu, Jun Yuan

“…Pre- and postoperative BCVA averaged 1.51 ± 0.63 and 0.97 ± 0.58 logMAR, respectively; the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Average pre- and postoperative IOP were not statistically different. …”
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Experience of rectosacropexy in treatment of patients with rectum prolapse by A. Yu. Titov, O. M. Biryukov, O. Yu. Fomenko, A. A. Tikhonov, M. A. Voynov

“…After surgical treatment of rectal prolapse statistically significant improvement of anal sphincter pressure was diagnosed in both groups at I and II degree of sphincter insufficiency. …”
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Immune Dysfunction in HIV: A Possible Role for Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines in HIV Staging by Iorhen Ephraim Akase, Bolanle O. P. Musa, Reginald Onyedumarakwe Obiako, Abdurrahman Ahmad Elfulatiy, Abdullahi Asara Mohammed

“…Additionally, the IL-6 and IL-10 concentrations were higher in patients with lower CD4+ T cell count compared to those with higher cell counts though this was not statistically significant. Also, both IL-6 and IL-10 concentrations were higher in patients with higher WHO clinical staging of disease, significantly so for IL-6.…”
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Morphometric Evaluation of Interrenal Gland and Kidney Macrophages Aggregates in Normal Healthy Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and after Bacterial Challenge with Yersinia ruck... by Michela Gregori, Vincenzo Miragliotta, Roberto Leotta, Stefano Cecchini, Marino Prearo, Francesca Abramo

“…Results showed that fish from control group displayed a statistically significant (P<0.05) higher percentage of tissue occupied by MA and MA density. …”
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Exercise Intervention in Women with Fibromyalgia and Its Influence on Pain, Psychological Variables, and Disability: An Observational Study by María Elena González-Álvarez, Víctor Riquelme-Aguado, Giacomo Rossettini, Josué Fernández-Carnero, Jorge Hugo Villafañe

“…This study aims to examine the effects of a 6-week telerehabilitation combined exercise program—including mobility, strength, and high-intensity exercises—on pain, psychological variables, and disability in women with fibromyalgia. (2) Methods: In this observational study involving 53 FM patients, the outcomes measured were the pressure pain threshold (PPT), the conditioned pain modulation (CPM) paradigm, levels of pain on the measurement day and the average of the last week (using NRS) the impact of the fibromyalgia (using Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), and anxiety (using the Spanish version of the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory—STAI). (3) Results: Statistically significant changes were observed in the intervention group in PPT, CPM, NRS, and FIQ. (4) Conclusions: A six-week telerehabilitation therapeutic exercise intervention consisting of two scheduled exercise sessions per week lasting approximately 45 min each is associated with reduced pain levels, enhanced pain inhibitory pathways, and a decreased impact of fibromyalgia compared to patients who do not adopt a more active lifestyle.…”
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Assessment of Microbiological Safety and Quality of Minced Meat and Meat Contact Surfaces in Selected Butcher Shops of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Kibrom Zerabruk, Negussie Retta, Diriba Muleta, Anteneh T. Tefera

“…The mean microbial counts of minced meat samples taken in the morning and afternoon showed statistically significant differences (p<0.05). The prevalence of E. coli, Salmonella, and S. aureus in minced meat and contact surface samples was exhibited as 43.75 and 29.17%, 6.25 and 4.17%, and 37.50 and 37.50% in that order. …”
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Plasma concentration of MMP-17 is elevated in boys with cryptorchidism and correlates with HSP-70 by Małgorzata Kowalska, Marzena Tylicka, Olga Martyna Koper-Lenkiewicz, Joanna Kamińska, Justyna Dorf, Ewa Matuszczak

“…The concentration of plasma IL-8, MMP-3, and HSP-70 in boys with cryptorchidism increased in comparison to the control group but these increases were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). A positive correlation was found between plasma MMP-17 and HSP-70 concentration (r = 0.5153; p < 0.0001). …”
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Determinants of ICT Adoption and Performance in Healthcare: The Role of Individual Attributes and Organizational Contextual Factors by Abey Jose, Alejandro F. Mac Cawley, Luis Enberg Gaete, Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Roberto Vassolo, Manisha Kumar, Nick Rich, Maneesh Kumar

“…Furthermore, the relationships between competence and experience in ICT adoption were not statistically significant, indicating that individual attributes may have less influence on ICT adoption; this implies that technological advancements typically occur through management decisions in collaboration with the relevant IT department, emphasizing the importance of increased user participation and the process of adoption and effective use, which are distinct aspects while evaluating individual aspects. …”
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How to Distinguish Patients with pSS among Individuals with Dryness without Invasive Diagnostic Studies by Agata Sebastian, Maciej Sebastian, Maria Misterska-Skóra, Patryk Woytala, Katarzyna Jakuszko, Piotr Wiland

“…Considering the clinical symptoms, statistically significant differences were noted between pSS patients and the control group in frequency (p=0.02) and severity (p=0.042) of fatigue, lymphadenopathy, major salivary gland involvement, and photosensitivity to UV light. …”
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The impact of endolymphatic hydrops on wideband acoustic immittance and otoacoustic emissions in guinea pigs by Huan Lin, Xuanyi Li, Huiying Zhang, Yi Mu, Xi Wang, Naveena Konduru, Renlong Ji, Wen Liu, Wen Liu, Wen Liu, Zhao Fei, Wen Jiang, Wen Jiang, Wen Jiang, Yuehua Qiao, Yuehua Qiao, Yuehua Qiao

“…Auditory function was assessed using Auditory Brainstem Responses (ABR), while changes in sound energy transmission were measured using WAI and Distortion Products Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE).ResultsIncreased ABR thresholds in EH models were statistically significant (p &lt; 0.05). After 14 days of EH induction, absorbance at 1 kHz significantly increased, whereas it significantly decreased at 4 kHz and 6 kHz (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Comparison of Intraocular Pressure before and after Laser In Situ Keratomileusis Refractive Surgery Measured with Perkins Tonometry, Noncontact Tonometry, and Transpalpebral Tonome... by Isabel Cacho, Juan Sanchez-Naves, Laura Batres, Jesús Pintor, Gonzalo Carracedo

“…The IOP values before and after LASIK surgery using Perkins tonometer and air tonometers were statistically significant (p<0.05). However, no significant differences were found (p>0.05) for IOP values measured with Diaton tonometer. …”
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Achieving the Recommended Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure: A Randomized Control Study Comparing Loss of Resistance Syringe to Pilot Balloon Palpation by Fred Bulamba, Andrew Kintu, Nodreen Ayupo, Charles Kojjo, Lameck Ssemogerere, Agnes Wabule, Arthur Kwizera

“…One hundred seventy-eight patients were analyzed. 66.3% (59/89) of patients in the loss of resistance group had cuff pressures in the recommended range compared with 22.5% (20/89) from the pilot balloon palpation method. This was statistically significant. Conclusion. The loss of resistance syringe method was superior to pilot balloon palpation at administering pressures in the recommended range. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Symptoms of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Schoolchildren in Kassala State, East of Sudan by Mohammed Abbas, Faiza A. Sharif, Shamselfalah M. Osman, Abdallah M. Osman, Sulieman M. El Sanousi, Mamoun Magzoub, Mutasim E. Ibrahim

“…The most frequent symptoms associated with H. pylori infections were nausea (25.5%), followed by gastric pain (24.5%) and heart pain (20.2%). There were statistically significant differences in H. pylori seropositivity between boys and girls (p=0.003). …”
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