Synovial fluid leukocytes as diagnostic marker in periprosthetic shoulder infection by Stefan Köppe, Daniel Karczewski, MD, Rony-Orijit Dey Hazra, MD, Alp Paksoy, MD, Agahan Hayta, MD, Doruk Akgün, MD

“…The area under the curve was calculated, and the optimal cut-off was determined using maximized Youden Index. …”
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Validation of the REDS score in hospitalised patients who deteriorated and were admitted to the intensive care unit—a retrospective cohort study by Narani Sivayoham, Oliver Mason, Harriet O’Mara, Natasha Trenchard Turner, Katie Sysum, Georgina Wicks

“…The National Early Warning Score2 (NEWS2), REDS, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) and change-in-SOFA (ΔSOFA) scores were calculated at the time of referral to the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT). …”
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Observed upper-ocean structure and seasonal production in the southern Kerguelen Plateau region, 1994-2021 by Man Liang, Annie Foppert, Annie Foppert, Karen J. Westwood, Karen J. Westwood, Sophie Bestley, Sophie Bestley

“…Nutrient drawdown is calculated based on mean concentrations in the mixed layer and WW layer, with drawdown values at individual stations reaching nearly 12 µM and 60 µM for nitrate and silicate, respectively, and a positive correlation between the two. …”
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The association of public health interventions regarding both infant sleep position and pertussis immunization with sudden infant death syndrome rates: an ecological study by Jacqueline Müller-Nordhorn, Amir Hakimhashemi, Stefan N. Willich, Sylvia Binting, Thomas Keil

“…The objective was to analyze the association of SIDS and infant pertussis hospitalization rates over time, comparing a previously unvaccinated population (West Germany) versus a predominantly vaccinated population (East Germany). Methods We calculated SIDS rates per 1000 live births per state. …”
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Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratios in Nondialysis Chronic Kidney Patients by Gysllene M. C. Brito, Andrea M. M. Fontenele, Erika Cristina R. L. Carneiro, Iara Antonia L. Nogueira, Tamires B. Cavalcante, André A. M. Vale, Sally Cristina M. Monteiro, Natalino Salgado Filho

“…They were divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of inflammation based on the hs-CRP value (<0.5 mg/dL). NLR and PLR were calculated based on the absolute number of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets and were compared between them and with hs-CRP. …”
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Mitigation of environmental impacts in ornamental rock and limestone aggregate quarries in arid and semi-arid areas by M.A. Peñaranda Barba, V. Alarcón Martínez, I. Gómez Lucas, J. Navarro Pedreño

“…FINDINGS: According to the environmental impact assessment studies analysed, the importance of the most significant environmental impacts has been calculated, indicating whether the impacts are critical, severe, moderate or compatible, and based on it, preventive and corrective measures are proposed together in an impact mitigation management system based in flow charts that will serve to more easily apply and control these measures, in order to prevent them from causing significant or irreversible damage to the environment. …”
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Effect of eHealth-delivered exercise programmes on balance in people aged 65 years and over living in the community: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled... by Corneel Vandelanotte, Anne Tiedemann, Kim Delbaere, Stephanie Alley, Meghan Ambrens, Juliana S Oliveira, Quyen To

“…Secondary outcomes included fall risk and fear of falling. We calculated standardised mean differences (SMDs, Hedges’ g) with 95% CIs from random effects meta-analyses.Results We identified 14 eligible studies that included 1180 participants. …”
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Distal Transradial Access in Anatomical Snuffbox for Coronary Angiography and Intervention: An Updated Meta-Analysis by Chendi Liang, Qinghua Han, Yongping Jia, Chunyu Fan, Gang Qin

“…The pooled odds ratio (OR), weighted mean difference (WMD), and standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were calculated for dichotomous and continuous variables, respectively. …”
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Quantifying the spatial impact of an invasive Acacia on ecosystem functioning using remote sensing by André Große-Stoltenberg, Christiane Werner, Christine Hellmann, Jens Oldeland, Jan Thiele

“…Four vegetation indices were calculated as proxies of ecosystem functions, and these indices were used to compute functional diversity in terms of spectral Rao’s Q for assessing impacts by Acacia based on airborne hyperspectral data. …”
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A disintegrin and metallopeptidase domain (ADAM) 12, ADAM 17 mRNA and ADAM10 protein hold potential as biomarkers for detection of early gastric cancer by Sooyeon Oh, Sang-Soo Lee, Hoeyoung Jin, Seo-Hyeon Choi, Choong-Keun Cha, Jooho Lee, KyuBum Kwack, Sang Gyun Kim, Sang-Woon Choi

“…Areas under the curves calculated by receiver-operating characteristic analysis for ADAM12, ADAM17 mRNA and ADAM10 protein were 0.7568 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.6334 to 0.8802), 0.8062 (95% CI: 0.6889 to 0.9234; p < 0.0001), and 0.8108 (95% CI: 0.6895 to 0.9320; p = 0.0001), respectively. …”
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The impact of precipitation, temperature, and soil moisture on wheat yield gap quantification: evidence from Morocco by Lahcen Ousayd, Terence Epule Epule, Salwa Belaqziz, Victor Ongoma, Abdelhakim Amazirh, Abdelghani Chehbouni

“…The revenue loss due to Yield Gap I ranged from 49 to 71%, while the loss due to Yield Gap II ranged from 240 to 444%, depending on the method used to calculate the wheat yield gap. Conclusions Results reveal gaps in wheat yield, forming a basis for process-based modeling to understand crop yield gap drivers. …”
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Differentiation of <i>Bos grunniens</i> and <i>Bos taurus</i> based on STR locus polymorphism by K. B. Chekirov, Zh. T. Isakova, V. N. Kipen, M. I. Irsaliev, S. B. Mukeeva, K. A. Aitbaev, G. A. Sharshenalieva, S. B. Beyshenalieva, B. U. Kydyralieva

“…Of the 15 STRs, the greatest potential to differentiate B. grunniens and B. taurus was found in those with the maximal calculated FST values, including BM1818 (0.056), BM1824 (0.041), BM2113 (0.030), CSSM66 (0.034) and ILSTS006 (0.063). …”
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Factors Affecting the Teaching and Learning of English Language in Primary Schools in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Owomugisha, Justine

“…Also, interview results were coded on frequency tables and calculated in terms of percentages and presented in this study. …”
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Investigating the cost of mechanized unpaved road maintenance operations in Uganda by Obeti, Andrew Moses, Byaruhanga, Chris Bic, Muhwezi, Lawrence, Kakitahi, John Muhumuza

“…The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) unpaved road maintenance costs were calculated as an average of 34,987,122.9Ugx/km (9,165USD/km) while the World Bank ROCKS database provided a comparable figure of 7,971USD/km (30,553,440.83Ugx/km). …”
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The comparisons of clinical efficacy of steroidal and nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs in the treatment of canine food allergies by Mehmet Maden, Mutlu Sevinç, Erman Or

“…Al dogs were examined physically and the age, breed and sex of the dogs and the skin lesions (pruritis, alopecia, erythema. hyper-pigmentation. papules. pustules. crusts. saborhea. acute moist dermatitis, folliculitis and pyoderma) and their severity and localisation were recorded before the treatment in all dogs. …”
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A Case of Acquired Reactive Perforating Dermatosis with Complete Resolution of Eruptions on Upper and Lower Limbs During the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus and Peripheral Artery Di... by Yoshihito Mima, Tsutomu Ohtsuka, Ippei Ebato, Ryosuke Nishie, Satoshi Uesugi, Makoto Sumi, Yoshimasa Nakazato, Yuta Norimatsu

“…Acquired reactive perforating dermatosis (ARPD) is characterized by its onset after the age of 18 years, umbilicated papules or nodules with a central keratotic plug, and the presence of necrotic collagen tissue within an epithelial crater. …”
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A DEFENSORIA PÚBLICA E A CONCEPÇÃO QUIXOTESCA DE JUSTIÇA by Lorenzo de Carpena Ferreira Corrêa de Barros, Enrico de Carpena Ferreira Correa de Barros

“…Mediante metodologia analítica-dialética e assumindo os pressupostos do constructo teórico de Paul Ricoeur, suscita-se a seguinte indagação: a atividade jurídica da Defensoria Pública brasileira pode ser considerada “quixotesca” a partir dos conceitos apreensíveis do clássico literário de Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra? …”
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Divorcing Socialists: Urban Divorce Culture and Danish Socialists in Chicago, 1876-1881 by Tina Langholm Larsen

“…By focusing on the 1881 divorce trial of Paul and Johanne Geleff in Chicago, this article explores the influence of new social environments on the adoption of a burgeoning divorce culture, beyond transnationally transmitted values. …”
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A Critical Review on the Book Time and Narrative and a Brief Overview of the Term “Récit/ Narrative” by Mohammad Ragheb

“…Time and Narrative (3 vol. 1983-1985) of Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was translated from French to Persian by Mahshid Nonahali, which was published fully by Nashr-e Ney in 2018. …”
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The Differences in Understanding Hominized Being in the Art Philosophy of Šliogeris and Heidegger by Tomas Kavaliauskas

“…Šliogeris interprets the picture of The Great Pine Tree by Paul Cézanne, whereas Heidegger – the picture of A Pair of Shoes by Vincent van Gogh. …”
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