Burden and Determinant of Inadequate Dietary Diversity among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Hagos Degefa Hidru, Meresa Berwo Mengesha, Yared Hailesilassie, Fissaha Tekulu Welay

“…Moreover, quality appraisal of the included studies, publication bias, and level of heterogeneity were checked with subgroup analysis and sensitivity influential test. The searches were restricted to articles published in the English language only, and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH terms) was used to help expand the search in advanced PubMed search. …”
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Application of Gastric Tube Decompression for Rapid Tip Positioning in Bedside Blind Insertion of Nasoenteric Tubes by Yang LL, Li DN, Gao P, Zhang H, Wang J

“…The median time for positioning attempts was 21 minutes (18, 28 minutes). The sensitivity was recorded at 100%, and no related adverse events were reported.Conclusion: Gastric tube decompression can rapidly and accurately determine the position of the nasoenteric tube tip, providing a safe and convenient method with a high accuracy rate. …”
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Comparative analysis of techno-economic and techno-environmental approach to optimal sizing and dispatch of hybrid solar–battery systems by Luka Smajila, Silvia Trevisan, Farzin Golzar, Ketan Vaidya, Rafael Guedez

“…This further highlights the importance of including various stakeholder perspectives in the analysis, especially in the context of decision support. Sensitivity analysis indicates that oversizing the PV system leads to a rapid increase in costs and emissions. …”
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Culturally appropriate terminologies in health research: a participatory study with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Uganda by Ritah Nakijoba, Adelline Twimukye, Josephine Bayigga, Aida N. Kawuma, Simon Peter Asiimwe, Fredrick Byenume, Jacqueline Kyeyune, Sylvia Nabukenya, Francis Williams Ojara, Francis Williams Ojara, Catriona Waitt, Catriona Waitt

“…The importance of providing feedback regarding study findings was emphasised.ConclusionThe findings highlight the importance of using culturally sensitive language in health research to improve engagement and participation. …”
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Une étude des discours et des actions d’aide de six professeurs des écoles auprès d’élèves « peu performants » en mathématiques by Marie Toullec-Théry

“…Dans cette recherche, nous nous appuyons sur des cadres théoriques développés par la didactique des mathématiques (Brousseau, 1998), par le modèle de l’action du professeur (Sensevy, Mercier, Schubauer-Léoni, 2000), pour repérer et analyser les finalités et contraintes de chaque professeur dans la spécificité de la situation d’enseignement présentée, son fonctionnement et ses effets. …”
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Association of hepatitis B virus DNA levels with efficacy and safety and the impact of antiviral therapy on prognosis in liver cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor... by Hongxia Cui, Su Li, Wu Lv, Jing Xiang

“…Subgroup analysis, publication bias, and sensitivity analysis were conducted with STATA 14.0.ResultsThis meta-analysis comprised 17 articles involving a total of 2,130 patients. …”
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Beyond the current state of just-in-time adaptive interventions in mental health: a qualitative systematic review by Claire R. van Genugten, Claire R. van Genugten, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Annet M. Kleiboer, Annet M. Kleiboer, Donna Spruijt-Metz, Arnout C. Smit, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Yannik Terhorst, Yannik Terhorst, Heleen Riper, Heleen Riper, Heleen Riper

“…To accomplish this, JITAIs often apply complex analytic techniques, such as machine learning or Bayesian algorithms to real- or near-time data acquired from smartphones and other sensors. Given the idiosyncratic, dynamic, and context dependent nature of mental health symptoms, JITAIs hold promise for mental health. …”
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A machine learning framework for short-term prediction of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations using personal air quality monitors and lifestyle data by M. Atzeni, G. Cappon, J. K. Quint, F. Kelly, B. Barratt, M. Vettoretti

“…Literature predictive models for COPD exacerbations, while promising, may be constrained by their reliance on fixed air quality sensor data that may not fully capture individuals’ dynamic exposure to air pollution. …”
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Cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis of peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis in South Africa by Evelyn Thsehla, Micheal Kofi Boachie, Susan Goldstein

“…Cost effectiveness was estimated using the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio and the incremental net monetary benefit (INMB). Probabilistic sensitivity analysis was also conducted to assess the robustness of the results. …”
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Enhancing food security while reducing environmental impacts: Life cycle assessment of cultivation-irrigation systems and yield gap closure in paddy fields by Abdullah Darzi-Naftchali, Markus Berger, Fereshteh Batoukhteh, Ali Motevali

“…Overall, DDSR-D decreased the total EI by approximately 36.3 %, 13.3 %, 26.7 %, and 3.1 % compared to T-CF, T-AWD, DDSR-S, and DDSR-F, respectively. Sensitivity analysis indicated that EI was most impacted by electricity and diesel fuel consumption. …”
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Risk factors for fear of falling in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Li Ma, Qi Xie, Juhong Pei, Ling Gou, Yabin Zhang, Juanping Zhong, Yujie Su, Xinglei Wang, Xinman Dou

“…Measurement of heterogeneity between studies was high for all outcomes (I2=0%–93%), indicating that the substantial interstudy heterogeneity in estimated proportions was not attributed to the sampling error. Sensitivity analysis (leave-one-out method) showed that the pooled estimate was stable.Conclusion This meta-analysis indicated that female population, impaired balance ability, lower mobility, history of falls and walking aid in patients with stroke might be at greater risk for FoF. …”
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Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of post-stroke infections: a case series study using multiple sample types by Xiaopu Chen, Yong Liang, Wei Yang, Wenzhen He, Zhiqiang Xing, Shunxian Li, Shaoyu Cai, Jiping Fu, Xiaotang Peng, Manli Chen, Jiaming Wu

“…Additionally, while mNGS offers promising potential, it facts limitations related to sensitivity, specificity, cost, and standardization, which could influence its integration into routine clinical practice.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 18 stroke patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Shantou University from January to February 2023, comparing culture-based methods with mNGS detection, and assessing its significance in etiological diagnosis. …”
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Emotion recognition deficits in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a comprehensive meta-analysis of accuracy and response time by Maryam Masoomi, Mahdieh Saeidi, Rommy Cedeno, Rommy Cedeno, Zahra Shahrivar, Mehdi Tehrani-Doost, Zerimar Ramirez, Divya Aishwarya Gandi, Sasidhar Gunturu, Sasidhar Gunturu

“…Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic, and sensitivity analyses were performed to ensure robustness.ResultsIndividuals with ASD exhibited significantly lower overall emotion recognition accuracy compared to TD individuals (SMD = −1.29, 95% CI: −2.20 to −0.39, p < 0.01) and NDDs (SMD = −0.89, 95% CI: −1.23 to −0.55, p = 0.02). …”
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Factors affecting women's access to primary care in the United States since the Affordable Care Act: A mixed-methods systematic review. by Allison Gilchrist, Gunasekara Vidana Mestrige Chamath Fernando, Paula Holland, Faraz Ahmed

“…Suggested strategies include interventions expanding primary healthcare service availability and patient navigation services, and promotion of health literacy, culturally sensitive services, and provider bias education/training.…”
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Association between long-term ambient air pollution exposure and the incidence of breast cancer: A meta-analysis based on updated evidence by Ruohan Wang, Peihan Wang, Yongkang Zhou, Yinan Wang, Chengdong Xu, Zhenbo Wang, Wei Wang

“…Publication bias was corrected, and sensitivity analyses were conducted to ensure the robustness of the findings. …”
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Integration of artificial intelligence and advanced optimization techniques for continuous gas lift under restricted gas supply: A case study by Leila Zeinolabedini, Forough Ameli, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh

“…Also, comparing the GWO approach to other algorithms, the largest NPV ($788,512,038$) was yielded with less sensitivity of its adjustable parameters. Thereupon, NPV and cumulated oil production indicate a significant increase compared to ordinary NPV and oil production with values of 351,087,876.4 $ and 14,308 STB, respectively. …”
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Validation of a Model Estimating the Budget Impact of Video Capsule Endoscopy for Surveillance of Crohn’s Disease in an Italian Center by Rhodri Saunders, Carlo Calabrese, Dania Gelli, Jason Davis, Rafael Torrejon Torres

“…Comparators were the current SOC (ileocolonoscopy, with or without magnetic resonance enteroscopy) and VCE. Sensitivity analysis was performed using 500-patient bootstraps. …”
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Ultrasonographic evaluation of joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis: Comparison with conventional radiography and correlation with disease activity parameters by Renu Saigal, Laxmikant Goyal, Hariram Maharia, Meenakshi Sharma, Abhishek Agrawal

“…Conclusions: US detected CFS which an indicator of ongoing inflammation in RA patients with clinical remission (DAS28 <2.6). US is more sensitive than conventional radiography for detection of erosions. …”
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Lower Plasma β-Amyloid 1-42 Levels in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment Compared to Healthy Individuals by Cynthia Cynthia, Jusak Nugraha, Muhammad Hamdan, Hari Basuki Notobroto, Silvia Francina Lumempouw, Rahajuningsih Dharma

“…RESULTS: Plasma β-Amyloid 1-42 in individuals with aMCI (23.9 pg/mL) was significantly lower than that in HC (25.3 pg/mL) with cut-off value of 24.6 pg/mL (AUC: 70.8%; 95% CI: 61.1–80.5%; p<0.001) sensitivity of 64.8%, and specificity of 71.9%. There was no significant association between plasma β-Amyloid 1-42 and the ApoE ε4 allele. …”
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The miR-23a/27a/24 − 2 cluster drives immune evasion and resistance to PD-1/PD-L1 blockade in non-small cell lung cancer by Hao Luo, Bin Hu, Xiang-Rong Gu, Jing Chen, Xiao-Qing Fan, Wei Zhang, Ren-Tao Wang, Xian-Dong He, Wei Guo, Nan Dai, Dan Jian, Qing Li, Cheng-Xiong Xu, Hua Jin

“…Notably, pharmacologic targeting of the eIF3B pathway dramatically increased sensitivity to PD-1/PD-L1 blockade in patients with high expression of the miR-23a/27a/24 − 2 cluster in NSCLC. …”
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