Investigating Digital Storytelling as a Tool of Improving/ Developing Information Literacy Skills by Maryam Khodabin, Mohammad Zerehsaz, Somaye Sadat Akhshik, Ghasem Azadi Ahmadabadi

“…Digital storytelling emphasizes the group process and people's experience in sharing stories, visual and verbal functions that are necessary for understanding language and thinking from the perspective of cognitive neuroscience. …”
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Is eGFR Slope a Novel Predictor of Chronic Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Giovanni Sartore, Eugenio Ragazzi, Elena Deppieri, Annunziata Lapolla

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate, through a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of the collected data, the association between the decline of the eGFR slope, chronic complications, and mortality of T2DM patients, in order to understand whether or not the eGFR slope can be defined as a predictive indicator of complications in T2DM. …”
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Effects of full-body exercise-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Yu Chen, Yi Pan, Han Yang, Luo Quan, Shurong Wang, Youli Xu

“…George’s Respiratory Questionnaire. Lung function was measured based on the forced vital capacity, total lung capacity, diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide and dyspnoea assessed by the modified Medical Research Council scale.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was not required for this systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Application of predictive models in boosting power of Alzheimer's disease clinical trials: A post hoc analysis of phase 3 solanezumab trials by Ali Ezzati, Christos Davatzikos, David A. Wolk, Charles B. Hall, Christian Habeck, Richard B. Lipton

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Development and validation of a set of novel and robust 4-lncRNA-based nomogram predicting prostate cancer survival by bioinformatics analysis. by Peng Zhang, Xiaodong Tan, Daoqiang Zhang, Qi Gong, Xuefeng Zhang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Through univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis, this study constructed a 4 lncRNAs-based prognosis nomogram for the classification and prediction of survival risk in patients with PCa based on TCGA data. …”
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Low vitamin K status is a potential risk factor for COVID-19 infected patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wei Liu, Xin Liu, Shiwei Kang, Yadong Yuan

“…ObjectiveTo provide further data support for the treatment of COVID-19 by conducting a comprehensive analysis of reports on dephosphorylated-uncarboxylated Matrix Gla Protein (dp-ucMGP), which detects the functional vitamin K status post COVID-19 infection, using meta-analysis.MethodsThis study conducted a comprehensive review and analysis of relevant research on dp-ucMGP detection in patients infected with COVID-19 through meta-analysis. …”
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Association between non-insulin-based insulin resistance indicators and frailty progression: a national cohort study and mendelian randomization analysis by Hui Tian, Yong-meng Li, Cheng-qiang Wang, Guo-qiang Chen, Ying Lian

“…Similar findings were observed for physical function decline. Findings from MR analysis showed a causal relationship between higher TyG index and increased risk of frailty (β = 0.214, 95% CI = 0.079, 0.349; P = 0.002). …”
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Displacement Back Analysis for a High Slope of the Dagangshan Hydroelectric Power Station Based on BP Neural Network and Particle Swarm Optimization by Zhengzhao Liang, Bin Gong, Chunan Tang, Yongbin Zhang, Tianhui Ma

“…A numerical model was established to simulate the displacement increment results, acquiring training data for the artificial neural network model. The backpropagation ANN model was used to establish a mapping function between the mechanical parameters and the monitoring displacements. …”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals the role of the autophagy-related gene AGT in chemotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer and the therapeutic potential of its inhibitors by Wenjiao Cai, Tao Xiang, Xiaoli Liu, Chong Fu

“…Spatial transcriptomic characteristics were explored through 10x Visium technology and deconvolution analysis to investigate the correlation between AGT expression levels and tumor cell content.scRNA-seq data from CRC tissues were sourced from Tumor Immune Single Cell Hub (TISCH).Functional annotation was performed with Single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (SSGSEA), and pseudotime analysis using Monocle 2 mapped their developmental trajectories. …”
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Multi-omics Analysis of Histone-related Genes in Osteosarcoma: A Multidimensional Integrated Study Revealing Drug Sensitivity and Immune Microenvironment Characteristics by Yang Yang MD, Xinqiao Tang MD, Zhong Liu MD

“…Additionally, we conducted functional enrichment analysis, immune characteristics analysis, and drug sensitivity prediction. …”
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Graph Neural Network With Hessian-Based Locally Linear Embedding for Cancer Metastasis Analysis in Lymph Nodes Using DeepLab Segmentation by Senthil Jayapal, R. Annamalai

“…These segmented regions are then modeled as graphs, where the nodes signify the segmented areas and the edges reflect spatial and functional coupling. To accomplish better preservation of the geometry of high-dimensional data and more effective feature extraction, the HLLE algorithm is applied. …”
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Genome-wide identification of cell type-specific susceptibility genes for Juvenile dermatomyositis through the analysis of N6-methyladenosine-associated SNPs by Huan Zhang, Kedi Fan, Zhentao Zhang, Yufan Guo, Xingbo Mo

“…This study aimed to underscore the potential functional genes within the GWAS loci through the analysis of m6A-associated SNPs (m6A-SNPs), specifically within relevant cell types. …”
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Comparison of an Electronic Nose Based on Ultrafast Gas Chromatography, Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography, and Sensory Evaluation for an Analysis of Type of Whisky by Paulina Wiśniewska, Magdalena Śliwińska, Tomasz Dymerski, Waldemar Wardencki, Jacek Namieśnik

“…The panelists who took part in sensory evaluations included 4 women and 4 men. The obtained data were analyzed by 2 chemometric methods: partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and discrimination function analysis (DFA). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Novice, Moderately Experienced, and Highly Experienced Iranian EFL Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Focusing on Their Cognition, Metacognition, Affection, and Behavi... by Maryam Azizi, Hossein Heidari Tabrizi, Ahmadreza Lotfi

“…According to the results, the groups differed significantly on a linear combination of the five variables. The discriminant function analysis (DFA) results showed that pedagogical knowledge and motivational needs satisfaction acted as a concordant pair and explained the heaviest load of the overall between-group differences. …”
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Effects of anti-epidemic (quarantine) measures on people during the COVID-19 pandemic: applying social network analysis to identify the key topics by E. K. Pleshkova, Z. I. Rezanova

“…This analysis was performed using the free software R version 4.4.1, with the assistance of the Quanteda library, built-in “base” packages, and the gsub function.Results. …”
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Feasibility of estimating the percentage of desert pavement using Tasseled Cap Transformation indices extracted from Landsat 8 images by farzaneh Fotouhi Firoozabad, Atefeh jebali

“…The principal component analysis algorithm in the factor analysis method detected the selected indicators of Greenness and Brightness by analyzing the input data output. …”
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Klasifikasi Aktivitas Manusia Menggunakan Algoritme Computed Input Weight Extreme Learning Machine dengan Reduksi Dimensi Principal Component Analysis by M. Sofyan Irwanto, Fitra A. Bachtiar, Novanto Yudistira

“…Salah satu metode yang dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi dimensi fitur dari sebuah data adalah Principal Component Analysis (PCA), dan salah satu metode klasifikasi yang dapat digunakan adalah Computed Input Weight Extreme Learning Machine (CIW-ELM). …”
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Evaluating the Causal Effects of ADHD and Autism on Cardiovascular Diseases and Vice Versa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Mendelian Randomization Studies by Piotr Ryszkiewicz, Barbara Malinowska, Magdalena Jasińska-Stroschein

“…Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders with lifelong functional implications. Their potential role as emerging risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is increasingly acknowledged. …”
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The Manchester Procedure as a Uterine-Preserving Alternative for Uterine Prolapse Due to Cervical Elongation: A Short- and Mid-Term Clinical Analysis by Claudia Liger Guerra, Lorena Sabonet Morente, Juan Manuel Hidalgo Fernandez, Manuel Navarro Romero, Cristina Espada Gonzalez, Jesus S. Jimenez-Lopez

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Comparative efficacy of different doses of platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Majid Khalilizad, Seyedeh Tahereh Emadian, Mobin Marzban Abbas Abadi

“…Conclusion This network meta-analysis highlights the superior efficacy of higher-dose PRP, particularly PRP3, in reducing pain and improving function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.…”
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