Association between magnesium depletion score and prevalence of hyperuricemia in American adults: a study based on NHANES 2007-2018 by Yongchun Xiao, Yong Mou, Yong Mou, Ping Wu, Ke Wang, Tianjun Chen, Zhiwan Chen, Hongsheng Lin, Hua Yang, Zhisheng Ji

“…Subgroup and sensitivity analyses, including the exclusion of gout patients, further evaluated this association.ResultsAmong 18,761 participants, higher MDS were associated with an increased prevalence of HUA. …”
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Proinflammatory Cytokine IL-6 and JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms by Vladan P. Čokić, Olivera Mitrović-Ajtić, Bojana B. Beleslin-Čokić, Dragana Marković, Marijana Buač, Miloš Diklić, Nada Kraguljac-Kurtović, Svetozar Damjanović, Pavle Milenković, Mirjana Gotić, Puri K. Raj

“…Therefore, the JAK2V617F mutant allele burden participated in inflammation biomarkers induction and related signaling pathways activation in MPNs.…”
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Digital literacy as a basis for a dialogue between the authorities and the population in the context of a pandemic by N. V. Prokazina

“…Tools that ensure the involvement of public participation in management processes in a digital environment (as infrastructure components) have been created and are actively developing, and the presence of a basic level of digital competence of citizens allows you to include a large part of the population in these processes. …”
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Assessment of rural satisfaction with local organizations services In ILAM province by Alireza darban astaneh

“…Today in democratic governments, accountability to people and obtain the consent of them form local services is important for people's participation in local governance and consequently it is important to organizational success. …”
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Does candidate race influence simulated patient ratings in standardised assessments of clinical practice? A single-blinded randomised study in UK medical schools by Celia Brown, Amir H Sam, Rachel Westacott, Mark Gurnell, Sarah Khavandi, Malcolm Reed, Ann Sebastian, Kerry Badger

“…This study aimed to determine whether being a non-white candidate affected scoring by simulated patients, compared with a white candidate, at three different performance grades in the same history-taking station.Design Single-blinded, video-based, randomised study.Participants 163 simulated patients watched a randomly allocated set of six videos. …”
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An expert perspective on diversity-oriented standards for assessing sex and gender in clinical research by Hannah R. Hambruch, Nora M. Laskowski, Robert-Paul Juster, Georg Halbeisen, Georgios Paslakis

“…Consensus was defined as 70% agreement or disagreement.Results14 out of 17 participating experts agreed on the importance to independently assess sex assigned at birth, and 9 out of 16 emphasized this for gender identity in clinical trials. …”
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Arthroplasty registries at a glance: an initiative of the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR) to facilitate access, understanding, and reporting of registry dat... by Anne Lübbeke, Lotje A Hoogervorst, Perla J Marang-van de Mheen, Heather A Prentice, Ola Rolfson, Rob G H H Nelissen, Arnd Steinbrück, Gearoid McGauran, Christophe Barea, Kajsa Erikson, Alma B Pedersen, Martyn Porter

“…All 29 ISAR member registries as of July 2023 were invited to participate in the project. Results: Included items covered general descriptive information regarding registries, information related to governance, outcomes, data quality, data access, and registry production. …”
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A qualitative mystery shopper study that de(codes) the experiences of English and Spanish-speaking patients who call to schedule a first-time primary care appointment in the Los An... by Esmeralda Melgoza, Ahmad Ismail, Lucía Félix-Beltrán, Rosario Majano, Arturo Vargas Bustamante

“…Primary care offices were randomly selected to participate in this qualitative mystery shopper study. …”
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Smartphone Applications for Period Tracking: Rating and Behavioral Change among Women Users by Reema A. Karasneh, Sayer I. Al-Azzam, Karem H. Alzoubi, Suhaib M. Muflih, Sahar S. Hawamdeh

“…Certain apps were reported by participants to promote behavioral change and increase knowledge and awareness regarding monthly periods. …”
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Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Study by Gohar Ali, Yousaf Jan, Almas Khattak, Jawad Ali, Muhammad Kashif Dawar, Anees Ahmad, Fazal Ullah

“…METHODOLOGY We comprehensively analyzed 258 participants, comparing 60 individuals with diabetes to 198 non-diabetic counterparts. …”
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Comparative Abilities of Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, Abdominal Volume Index, Body Adiposity Index, and Conicity Index as Predictive Screening Tools for Metabolic Syndrome... by Lawrence Quaye, William Kwame Boakye Ansah Owiredu, Nafiu Amidu, Peter Paul Mwinsanga Dapare, Yussif Adams

“…MetS was classified using the harmonised criteria as indicated by the joint interim statement (JIS). Of 160 participants, 42.5% were male and 57.5% were female. …”
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Epidemiological trends and healthcare disparities in onychomycosis: An analysis of the All of Us research program. by Aditya K Gupta, Vasiliki Economopoulos, Tong Wang, Vincent Piguet

“…The AoU program gathers survey, and electronic health records from participants in the United States with the aim of increasing the representation of minorities groups in health research under the framework of precision medicine. …”
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Influence of Abutment Stiffness and Strength on the Seismic Response of Horizontally Curved RC Bridges in Comparison with Equivalent Straight Bridges at Different Seismic Intensity... by Khashayar Heydarpour, Payam Tehrani

“…In 7 bridge models, soil-abutment-bridge interaction is neglected, while in the rest of the bridge models, the seat-type abutments with the participation of the nonlinear backfill soil, gap, and abutment piles are used in structural modeling. …”
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Development of speed and strength abilities of children aged 12-13 years in physical education classes in the COVID-19 pandemic by Olena Nesen

“…Parental consent was obtained for their children's participation in the study. The following tests were used: “30 meter sprint test, sec.”; “60 meter sprint test, sec.”; “Standing Long Jump Test (Broad Jump), cm”; "Long jump, cm". …”
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Estimation of PM10 and PM2.5 Using Backscatter Coefficient of Ceilometer and Machine Learning by Bu-Yo Kim, Joo Wan Cha, Yong Hee Lee

“…Abstract Air quality issues, including health and environmental challenges, have recently become more relevant in urban areas with large populations and active industries. Therefore, particulate matter (PM) estimation with high accuracy using various methods is required. …”
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The use of information technologies to predict and diagnose the psychological trauma of servicemen – combatants by O. S. Kolesnichenko, S. A. Gorelyshev

“…The practical component of the automated psycho-diagnostic complex is the formation of recommendations based on the obtained test results, with the determination of the possibility of servicemen further engagement to participate in combat operations.…”
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Forecasting of Primary Air Pollutions: Emission Inventory Sample from Turkey by Filiz Dadaşer Çelik, Şükrü Taner Azgın

“…In this study, emissions of four primary pollutants, namely, particulate matter (PM), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and carbon monoxide (CO) were estimate. …”
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Analyzing Structural and Physical Changes and the Future of Tehran’s Urban Fringe (The Case: The Fringe of District 22 of Tehran Municipality) by Taher Parizadi, Ali Shamaei

“…Then, by implementing the Delphi method with the participation of 8 experts, 25 possible land uses were determined. …”
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University Technological Entrepreneurship Projects: Factors of Success by P. S. Sorokin, P. I. Egorov

“…Second, among the support measures implemented within the current federal project «University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform», the strongest association with the success of entrepreneurial initiatives is found in participation in startup studios. Considering contemporary discussions on the need to seek new solutions to enhance the educational and life experiences of modern students, bringing them closer to the realities of a dynamically changing labor market, the university startup studio model may serve as a source for developing new models of university organization.…”
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Cognitive analysis and path construction of Chinese students’ mathematics cognitive process based on CDA by Xiaopeng Wu, Nanxin Li, Rongxiu Wu, Hao Liu

“…As an international large-scale test, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) has already had some research foundation in cognitive diagnostic assessment (CDA), however, Mainland China has not yet participated. Therefore, this study aims to understand the specific performance of Mainland Chinese students within the TIMSS framework, compare their performance to other high-performing countries, and analyze the students’ learning paths and progressions. …”
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