Mitochondrial DNA control region polymorphisms in Dongxiang blue-eggshell chicken and their evolutionary relatedness with nine domestic Wugu breeds by Zhang Xuedong, Li Qinghai, Zhang Chengxian, Chen Xianhui, Lou Lifeng, Wang Huanhuan

“…Nine other samples from domestic Wugu chicken breeds bred by our team or collected from the NCBI database were used for nucleotide sequence analysis. All breeds used in this study were recorded in Animal Genetic Resources in China and all collected data were analyzed using DNASTAR 5.0, DNASP 5.10, and MEGA 5.10 softwares.The results showed that the 534 bp mtDNA control region sequence of the Dongxiang blue-eggshell chicken had a G+C content of 43.1% and included 21 variable sites, of which 71.4% (15/21) were transitional and 28.6% (7/21) were transversional. …”
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Evaluation of feeding practices in the first 12 months of life and nutritional status in an urban setting of a low-resource country: Beira, Mozambique by S. Calgaro, I. Avagnina, A. Vettor, A. Zin, A. Zin, C. Girotto, B. R. Cebola, A. R. Muhelo, I. Rosato, L. Da Dalt, G. Putoto, G. Verlato

“…We compared the clinical and feeding characteristics of M and NM children and conducted logistic regression to identify factors associated with chronic malnutrition. Data management was performed using Microsoft Excel Office 365 and statistical analysis with Jamovi (version 2.3).ResultsA total of 103 children were studied (median age: 19 months). …”
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Novel non-curable resection prediction model for early colorectal cancer following endoscopic submucosal dissection based on inflammatory immune index by Xiunan Li, Lei Zhang, Biao Xu, Shu Ding, Jing Wang, Jing Wang, Yu Jia

“…We sought to explore the predictive ability of SII for non-curative resection of early colorectal cancer treated with ESD, and to establish a related predictive model.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on data from patients with early-stage colorectal cancer who underwent ESD in our hospital between January 2019 and December 2022. …”
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Retos en la gestión del talento humano: el papel del marketing interno en tiempos desfavorables - Challenges in talent management: The role of internal marketing in adverse times by Francia Contreras García, Tania Elena González Alvarado, Pablo Cabanelas Lorenzo

“…Methodology: researchers administered a 20-item Likert-scale questionnaire to a sample of 802 employees from a multinational corporation operating in an emerging market. The data underwent analysis using regression techniques. …”
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Optimization and Multimachine Learning Algorithms to Predict Nanometal Surface Area Transfer Parameters for Gold and Silver Nanoparticles by Steven M. E. Demers, Christopher Sobecki, Larry Deschaine

“…However, the expansion and testing of this model for nanoparticles of different metal composition is needed to develop a greater variety of nanosensors for medical and commercial applications. …”
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Patient-Specific Instrumentation Benefits for INBONE II Total Ankle Arthroplasty by Charlotte Jones BS, Allison Boden MD, Patricia Friedmann MS, Suzy Wang MS, Ricardo Villar MD, Constantine Demetracopoulos MD, Jonathan Deland MD, Elizabeth Cody MD, Matthew Conti MD, Jensen Henry MD, Scott Ellis MD

“…Chart review was performed to collect demographic data including primary surgeon, concomitant procedures, body mass index (BMI), age, tibial and talus implant sizes, total procedure time and total inflated tourniquet time. …”
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Priority-Setting for Novel Drug Regimens to Treat Tuberculosis: An Epidemiologic Model. by Emily A Kendall, Sourya Shrestha, Ted Cohen, Eric Nuermberger, Kelly E Dooley, Lice Gonzalez-Angulo, Gavin J Churchyard, Payam Nahid, Michael L Rich, Cathy Bansbach, Thomas Forissier, Christian Lienhardt, David W Dowdy

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We developed a dynamic transmission model of multi-strain TB epidemics in hypothetical populations reflective of the epidemiological situations in India (primary analysis), South Africa, the Philippines, and Brazil. …”
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Association Between Shift Work and Acute Coronary Syndrome According to Alcohol Intake and Smoking by Seok-Jin Ryu, Sun-Min Kim, Hyun-Yi Kook, Eun-Young Park, Eujene Jung

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: This investigation utilized data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES). …”
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Multi-branch horizontal well hole docking pressure control extraction technology for close distance coal seam group by Liang CHEN, Zhiheng CHENG, Xin LUO, Hongyang YU, Zherui ZHANG, Peng WANG, Xiangdong WANG

“…Taking Shaqu well field in Lyuliang city, Shanxi province as an example, through theoretical analysis and data statistics, the geological structure of coalbed methane accumulation in the well field, the influence of hydrodynamic conditions, coalbed methane reservoir characteristics and gas-bearing distribution are obtained. …”
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Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of a Traditional Chinese Version of the Family Caregiver Medication Administration Hassle Scale by Ku TL, Wu SY, Chie WC, Huang YM

“…Qualitative data from interviews were analyzed using content analysis to provide triangulated evidence of scale adaptability.Results: The FCMAHS-TC demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.94) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.78). …”
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Associations between metal exposure and metabolic syndrome: exploring the mediating role of biological ageing among US adults by Liuyan Zheng, Xinyue Lu, Suping Luo, Jianhui Guo, Xingyan Xu, Le Yang, Mingjun Chen, Shaowei Lin, Xiaoxu Xie, Huangyuan Li, Siying Wu

“…Methods This study utilized National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 1999 to 2018 and included 11,541 adults aged 20 years and above. …”
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Pretreatment CT-Based Machine Learning Radiomics Model Predicts Response in Inoperable Stage III NSCLC Treated with Concurrent Radiochemotherapy Plus PD-1 Inhibitors by Ya Li Bachelor, Min Zhang Bachelor, Yong Hu MM, Bo Du Bachelor, Youlong Mo Bachelor, Tianchu He MM, Mingdan Zhao Bachelor, Benlan Li Bachelor, Ji Xia Bachelor, Zhongjun Huang Bachelor, Fangyang Lu MD, Zhen Huang Bachelor, Bing Lu MD, Jie Peng MD

“…Objective To develop and validate a CT-based radiomics model for predicting sequential immunotherapy response after concurrent radiochemotherapy (CCRT) in patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Environmentally safe sorbent from ash-and-slag waste of heat power engineering by S. A. Bushumov, T. G. Korotkova

“…In the case of sorption of oil sludge by calcined and modified sorbents, the residual oil products were insignificant. A comparative analysis of data on the effectiveness of the developed sorbent and currently available analogues based on sludge and slag is presented.Conclusions. …”
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Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for extensive abdominal aortic calcification in hypertensive patients aged 40 and above: a cross-sectional study based on the... by Shanbing Hou, Ying Jiang, Fangfang Zhao, Zixuan Wei, Tingting Wang, Jing Chen, Min Dou, Lixiang Zhang

“…Methods This study extracted data from the 2013–2014 NHANES database, including 1,564 middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients who met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Synthesis and swelling behavior of highly adsorbent hydrogel for the removal of brilliant green from an aqueous solution: Thermodynamic, kinetic, and isotherm models by Aseel M. Aljeboree, Ayad F. Alkaim, Shaymaa Abed Hussein, Mohammed Abed Jawad, Ishraq Hasan, Shahad Abdulhadi Khuder

“…Freundlich isotherm models and pseudo-second order kinetic models were found to be best in fitting the isotherm and kinetics data. Thermodynamic parameters show that the adsorption of BG dye onto nanocomposite (ΔG < 0) is spontaneous and (ΔH < 0) is endothermic. …”
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Effect of teleradiology on patient waiting time and service satisfaction in public hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study by Araya Mesfin Nigatu, Tesfahun Melese Yilma, Lemma Derseh Gezie, Yonathan Gebrewold, Monika Knudsen Gullslett, Shegaw Anagaw Mengiste, Binyam Tilahun

“…Furthermore, satisfaction was assessed using a 31-item, 5-point Likert scale. The statistical analysis was done using Stata version 17 software. …”
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Temporal trends and epidemiological impact of metabolic risk factors on stroke burden in Chinese individuals aged 65 and older, 1992–2021 by Haiying Wang, Xiaofeng Wang, Jia Wang, Lin Geng, Shaohua Hou, Pu Li, Qiang Wang, Yali Cui, Shengli Sun

“…Joinpoint regression analysis was employed to identify changes in age-standardized deaths rate (ASDR), while age-period-cohort (APC) analysis helped delineate the roles of age, period, and cohort effects on stroke mortality. …”
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Comparison of four MRI diffusion models to differentiate benign from metastatic retropharyngeal lymph nodes by Jun Liu, Li Hua, Fei Wang, Ming Chen, Yinan Sun, Zhi Hu, Luqing Shu, Andong He, Mengxiao Liu, Qing Yang, Juan Zhu, Yinfeng Qian

“…Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the best diffusion indicator for classification and to develop a multiparameter model combining morphological features. …”
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ADL and Cognitive Function in Chinese Elderly: Mediating Role of Social Participation and Moderating Role of Intergenerational Support by Li W, Xin D, Feng X, Li Y, Zhu W, Xu J, Yin S

“…Thus, a moderated mediation model was developed.Conclusion: ADL can affect cognitive function directly or indirectly through social participation in elderly. …”
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Enhancing public health surveillance: SARIMAX model incorporating Baidu search index for HCV prediction in China by Huan Ning, Yingji Lan, Qianqian Huang, Tingyan Luo, Jing Yang, Jie Zhou, Zhuoxin Li, Ping Cui, Hao Liang, Jiegang Huang

“…Identify keywords highly correlated with HCV using Spearman rank correlation and time series cross-correlation analysis to construct a comprehensive search index. …”
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