Effect of polishing methods on Candida albicans adhesion and contributing factors in heat-cured acrylic dentures: an in-vitro comparative study by Shahrukh Ali Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Mirani, Taimur Khalid, Engr Muhammad Wasiq Ali Khan, Ziaullah Choudhary, Syed Murtaza Raza Kazmi

“…Adherence and viable assays were performed on both polished and non-polished specimens. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS (Version 24.0). …”
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Sources of economically valuable traits for winter triticale breeding in the northwest of the Russian Federation by V. A. Uspenskaja, L. P. Bekish, N. N. Chikida

“…The experimental design and statistical data processing followed the standard technique. …”
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A within-person investigation of recovery identity following substance use disorder: examining the impact of recovery-focused social contexts by Joseph H. Lancaster, Hannah B. Apsley, Timothy R. Brick, Timothy R. Brick, H. Harrington Cleveland

“…A simple slopes analysis indicated that the relationship of recovery identity with meaningfulness was still statistically significant and positive in both cases (attended: b = 0.56, SE = 0.08, p < 0.001; not attended: b = 0.87, SE = 0.06, p < 0.001).ConclusionThese results suggest that people reporting stronger recovery identity also reported greater day-to-day meaningfulness. …”
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Associations of PM2.5 and its components with term preterm rupture of membranes: a retrospective study by Jiangxia Qin, Weiling Liu, Haidong Zou, Chong Zeng, Cifeng Gao, Weiqi Liu

“…After adjusting for potential confounders, statistically significant associations were found between TPROM and exposure to PM2.5, nitrate ( ${\mathrm{NO}}_{3}^{-}$ NO 3 − ), ammonium ( ${\mathrm{NH}}_{4}^{+}$ NH 4 + ), and black carbon (BC) during the second trimester and between TPROM and exposure to PM2.5, sulphate ( ${\mathrm{SO}}_{4}^{2-}$ SO 4 2 − ), and BC during the third trimester. …”
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Using CT imaging to identify sarcopenia as a risk factor for severe falls in older adults by Nadja Fries, Angeliki Kotti, Mischa Woisetschläger, Anna Spångeus

“…Results The severe fall group showed higher grade of sarcopenia compared to the non-severe fall group (SMI ratio of 71% vs. 83%, p = 0.041) as well as lower, though statistically non-significant, BMI and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) (BMI 22 [20–24] vs. 24 [22–27] kg/m2, p = 0.108, and SAT 95 ± 70 cm² vs. 141 ± 94 cm², p = 0.124). …”
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Ovarian Stimulation in Patient-oriented Strategies Encompassing Individualised Oocyte Number-4 Category; Antagonist versus Short-agonist Protocols by Tarek K. Al-Hussaini, Ahmed Aboelfadle Mohamed, Ayman Askar, Ahmed A. Abden, Yousra M. Othman, Reda S. Hussein

“…POSEIDON-4 includes patients ≥ 35 years with poor ovarian reserve markers; AFC < 5 and AMH < 1.2 ng/ml. Statistical Analysis Used: Numerical variables were compared between both groups by student’s t test and Mann Whitney test when appropriate. …”
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Black Carbon Exposure Characteristics in Diesel Engine Vehicle-related Jobs by Sangjun Choi, Ju-Hyun Park, Won Kim, Seung Won Kim, Kyong-Hui Lee, Taejin Chung, Jihoon Park, Seung-Hun Ryu, Jungah Shin, Dong-Hee Koh, Dong-Uk Park

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PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN DALAM JARINGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN E-LEARNING TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA DI MI AL ISHLAH KOTA BANDUNG by Gina Aria Sonia, Tatang Muh Nasir, Hidayat Aji Permana, Irma Karlaely, Oman Warman

“…Data analysis of these two variables was carried out using statistical methods which were divided into two approaches, namely partial analysis and correlation analysis. …”
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Genetic analysis and heterosis breeding of seed yield and yieldattributing traits in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss.) by Sanghamitra Rout, Suvendu Kumar Roy, Rupsanatan Mandal, Saurav Singla, Mehdi Rahimi, Bijaya Sur, Naderla Umamaheswar, Moumita Chakraborty, Lakshmi Hijam, Sahanob Nath, Manoj Kanti Debnath, Tulsi Saran Ghimiray

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Folic acid supplementation during preconception period in sub-Saharan African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Lemlem Daniel Baffa, Ever Siyoum Shewarega, Aysheshim Kassahun Belew, Esmael Ali Muhammad, Berhanu Mengistu

“…Heterogeneity was evaluated with Cochrane Q and I2 statistics, and small study effects were tested with Egger's test at a 5% significance level. …”
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Effect of Lb. plantarum BFE 5092 Fermentation on Antinutrient and Oligosaccharide Composition of Whole Red Haricot Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) by Vivian C. Kitum, Peter K. Kinyanjui, Julius M. Mathara, Daniel N. Sila

“…ANOVA was done using SPSS statistics 23. The pH decreased significantly (P<0.05) from 6.06 to 3.9 in both batches at the end of fermentation. …”
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The variation in the number of roots and canals morphology of permanent mandibular first molar teeth by using cone beam computed tomography imaging in a sample of Erbil city by Hassan Ali Mahmoyd Albarzanji, Alaa Muhamed Sadiq Muhamed Jamil

“…The data were analyzed statistically by Pearson’s Chi-square. Results: The result indicated that the first molar tooth had two roots one mesial and one distal, while about the numbers of extra roots the result indicated that only the distal root showed five extra roots (3.5%). …”
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Big Earth data processing using machine learning for integrated mapping of the dead sea fault, Jordan by Polina Lemenkova

“…The results presented cartographic layouts of qualitative and quantitative maps with statistical summaries (histograms). The novelty of this approach is explained by the need to close a technical gap between the traditional GIS and scripting mapping, which is wider for big data mapping and where the crucial factors are speed and precision of data handling, as well as effective visualization achieved by the machine graphics. …”
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Comparing two corrective exercise approaches for body image and upper-quadrant posture in schoolgirls with hyperkyphosis by Samineh Mokhtaran, Hashem Piri, Rahman Sheikhhoseini, Mohammad Salsali

“…However, we could not find any statistical difference between the NASM training group and the eccentric-based exercise group concerning the upper quarter postural variables that were mentioned before. …”
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The assessment of routine health information system performance towards improvement of quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services in Ondo and... by Victoria Oladoyin, Sunday Adedini, Kayode Ijadunola, Hassan Ogunwemimo, Olubunmi Folorunso, Elizabeth Chukwu, Ugo Okoli, Anthony Adoghe, Samuel Oyeniyi, Oniyire Adetiloye, Adesegun Fatusi

“…Performance of routine HMIS for RMNCAEH+N QoC in terms of data collection, data quality, and data use were analysed using univariate and bivariate statistics.<h4>Results</h4>Results show that 67.3% of health facilities in Ekiti and 88.9% of facilities in Ondo had all required HMIS tools for selected RMNCAEH+N services (p<0.001). …”
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Hubungan Tingkat Keteraturan Berolahraga Terhadap Komplikasi Penyakit pada Pasien DM Tipe 2 di Poliklinik Endokrin RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang by Reza Ekatama Rajasa, Afriwardi ., Setia Budi Zein

“…Data collection was performed through interviews and using medical records. The statistical analysis was performed chi-square test.The result of this research found that 65.8% of respondent had many complication ( three or more), whereas 34.2% of had less than three complications. …”
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The Interannual Variability of Global Burned Area Is Mostly Explained by Climatic Drivers by Andrina Gincheva, Juli G. Pausas, Miguel Ángel Torres‐Vázquez, Joaquín Bedia, Sergio M. Vicente‐Serrano, John T. Abatzoglou, Josep A. Sánchez‐Espigares, Emilio Chuvieco, Sonia Jerez, Antonello Provenzale, Ricardo M. Trigo, Marco Turco

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Social-structural barriers to primary care among sex workers: findings from a community-based cohort in Vancouver, Canada (2014–2021) by Miriam T. H. Harris, Kate Shannon, Andrea Krüsi, Haoxuan Zhou, Shira M. Goldenberg

“…Methods Data were derived from An Evaluation of Sex Workers Health Access (AESHA), a community-based open prospective cohort of women (cis and trans) sex workers in Metro Vancouver, from 2014 to 2021. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the proportion of primary care use in the past six months and to assess primary care trends over time from 2014–2021. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Cataract Surgery Combined with Ab Interno Canaloplasty and Micro-Trabecular Bypass Stent Surgery in Open-Angle Glaucoma by Porter MS, Flowers A, Wood BP, Gallardo MJ

“…IOP reduced to 12.8± 2.4 (p=0.005) at 12 months while the number of medications did not show any statistically significant change: 1.9± 1.6 (p=0.4). No eyes underwent additional glaucoma surgery in the study period.Conclusion: Canaloplasty combined with microtrabecular bypass stent surgery following cataract extraction demonstrated efficacy in reducing IOP and medication burden up to 24 months postoperatively. …”
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Method for predicting the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus development in persons with visceral obesity and prediabetes by Yulia V. Nelaeva, Alsu A. Nelaeva, Anna E. Yuzhakova, Ivan M. Petrov, Igor F. Sholomov

“…In the studied groups (DM 2), prediabetes and without carbohydrate metabolism disorders (n=110), statistically significant correlations were obtained: between basal body temperature (BBT) and daily energy value – DEV (r=0.5; p0.0001), circadian rhythm amplitude glycemia and waist circumference (r=-0.7; p=0.004), age and BBT (r=0.5; p0.001). …”
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