Non-linear associations between serum manganese with chronic kidney disease: results from two nationwide studies in the United States and China by Jiliang Zhang, Yimei Wang, Shi Jin, Nana Song, Shuan Zhao, Yi Fang, Hao Zhang, Yang Li, Xiaoqiang Ding

“…Introduction This study aimed to better evaluate the association between serum manganese (Mn) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) by using data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study (CLHLS).Materials and methods A total of 15411 and 451 participants were selected from NHANES and CLHLS, respectively. …”
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The Role of Biological Windbreak in the Creation of Microclimate in Arid Areas of Dehloran, Ilam by Marzieh Mirhasani, Noredin Rostami, Masoud Bazgir, Mohsen Tavakoli

“… In this study, the ENVI-met Headquarter model was used to design a biological windbreak to control wind erosion, and wind tunnel was used to determine the wind erosion threshold. In order to determine the wind erosion threshold, soil samples were transferred to laboratory and exposed to dry air and transferred to wind tunnel. …”
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Electrophysical properties of composites based on the epoxy resin and expanded graphite by O. G. Sirenko, S. M. Makhno, O. M. Lisova, G. M. Gunya, P. P. Gorbyk

“…The values of the percolation threshold and critical index of systems were defined: for a system with vermiculite the percolation transition (?…”
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The Impact of Combined Scapular Stabilization and Breathing Training on Pain and Respiratory Function in Individuals with Upper Cross Syndrome by Xin Yan, Tae-Ho Kim

“…<b>Methods</b>: A two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to investigate the interaction between the measurement period and measurement group, as well as the intra-group effect throughout the measurement period. …”
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A systematic review of the willingness-to-accept and willingness-to-pay disparities in empirical studies in the healthcare field by Yue Wang, Xiaoyu Yan, Hongchao Li

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Variability in Pain Traits Among Young Individuals with High and Low Pain Sensitivity by Zhi Y, Mao Z, Zhang M, Kong Y

“…However, it remains unclear whether differences in these traits exist between individuals with high or low pain sensitivity, which could have implications for predicting pain disorders.Methods: This study aimed to examine the variability of pain-related traits in individuals with high or low pain sensitivity, using both self-report measures and quantitative sensory tests in a sample of 92 healthy young adults. …”
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Modifying lumbar flexion pain thresholds in patients with chronic low back pain through visual-proprioceptive manipulation with virtual reality: a cross-sectional study by Jaime Jordán-López, María D. Arguisuelas, Julio Doménech, M. Lourdes Peñalver-Barrios, Marta Miragall, Rocío Herrero, Rosa M. Baños, Juan J. Amer-Cuenca, Juan F. Lisón

“…Methods Fifty participants with non-specific chronic low back pain (cLBP) were included. …”
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Aceleraciones de alta intensidad en el fútbol. ¿Por qué es importante el método de evaluación? (High-intensity acceleration in soccer. Why is the evaluation method important?) by Francisco Ignacio Martínez-Cabrera, Francisco Javier Núñez-Sánchez, Alejandro Muñoz-López, Moisés de Hoyo

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A Multi-Objective Optimization and Decision Support Framework for Natural Daylight and Building Areas in Community Elderly Care Facilities in Land-Scarce Cities by Fang Wen, Lu Zhang, Ling Jiang, Wenqi Sun, Tong Jin, Bo Zhang

“…This study addresses this issue by adopting an integrated multi-method research framework that combines multi-objective optimization (MOO) algorithms, Spearman rank correlation analysis, ensemble learning methods (Random Forest combined with SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP), where SHAP enhances the interpretability of ensemble models), and Self-Organizing Map (SOM) neural networks. …”
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Transpiração pelo método da sonda de dissipação térmica em floresta de transição Amazônica-Cerrado Transpiration by the heat dissipation probe method in transition Amazon-Savannah... by Osvaldo B. Pinto Jr., George L. Vourlitis, Luciana Sanches, Higo J. Dalmagro, Francisco de A. Lobo, José de S. Nogueira

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Room-Temperature Lasing in Self-Assembled Micro-Rings of CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dots by Xiaoyu Wang, Zelei Chen, Haibin Zhao, Jun Wang

“…The photoluminescence spectra of the QD micro-rings with different pump fluences are studied, and photon lasing with a narrow linewidth (0.3 nm) is found to have been achieved in the micro-rings above the threshold (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>23</mn><mo> </mo><mi mathvariant="sans-serif">μ</mi><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">J</mi><mo> </mo><mi mathvariant="normal">c</mi></mrow><msup><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">m</mi></mrow><mrow><mo>−</mo><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>). …”
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Augmentation index in patients with different stages of hypertension by V. I. Podzolkov, A. E. Bragina, N. A. Druzhinina, D. A. Bayutina

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Technological and Socio‐Demographic Factors Influencing Telemedicine Literacy in Trinidad and Tobago: A Cross‐Sectional Study Using Multidimensional Approach by Ngozika E. Ezinne, Isaac Koomson, Anayochukwu E. Anyasodor, Ellen K. Antwi‐Adjei, Dipesh Bhattarai, James Armitage, Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu

“…The study employed the Alkire‐Foster multidimensional method to measure the telemedicine literacy of participants. …”
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Is internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for alcohol use disorder equally effective for men and women? Implications of a secondary analysis of a clinical trial by Greta Schettini, Greta Schettini, Magnus Johansson, Magnus Johansson, Sam Andersson, Danilo Romero, Danilo Romero, Anne H. Berman, Anne H. Berman, Philip Lindner, Philip Lindner

“…Biological sex is associated with pharmacokinetic differences in alcohol tolerance, which is reflected in many national guidelines recommending sex-specific thresholds for excessive drinking. …”
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Increase in colonic propionate as a method of preventing weight gain in adults aged 20–40 years: iPREVENT, a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, parallel-group trial by Gary Frost, Joana C Vasconcelos, Jennifer E Pugh, Aisha Anjum, Katerina Petropoulou, George Thom, Louise McCombie, Martina Tashkova, Sumayya Alshehhi, Daphne Babalis, Leah Holroyd, Christina Prechtl, Tom Preston, Mike J Lean, Waljit Dhillo, A Toby Prevost, and Douglas Morrison

“…At 12 months, a compliance threshold of ≥ 50% was reached by 53% (72/135) of the inulin control arm and 63% (85/135) of the IPE arm. …”
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The impact of higher education investment on the urban-rural income gap: An analysis of mediating and threshold effects based on data from China's eight major comprehensive economi... by Shuyao Liu, Yan Zhang, Yanbo Liu, Ning Wang

“…Therefore, this study provides insights for strategically narrowing the urban-rural income gap from the perspective of higher education investment.<h4>Methods</h4>We employ a panel fixed effects model to examine the basic regression, heterogeneity, mediating effects, and threshold effects. …”
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Temperature requirements for immature stages of Sunn Pest, Eurygaster integriceps Puton (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) by Masoud Amir Maafi, Bruce L. Parker

“…The standard linear regression method and the Ikemoto and Takai method of insect development were compared for the goodness of fit to the different stage development of Sunn Pest at constant temperatures to determine a developmental lower threshold (T0) and degree day (DD) requirements for each stage separately. …”
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²²²Rn Exhalation Rate of Building Materials: Comparison of Standard Experimental Protocols and Radiological Health Hazard Assessment by Francesco Caridi, Lorenzo Pistorino, Federica Minissale, Giuseppe Paladini, Michele Guida, Simona Mancini, Domenico Majolino, Valentina Venuti

“…In detail, six types of natural stones frequently employed for the construction of buildings of historical-artistic relevance were analyzed using the closed chamber method (CCM) combined with the Durridge Rad7 system, by using two experimental protocols that differed in the measurement duration: 10 days (<i>Method 1</i>) versus 24 h (<i>Method 2</i>). …”
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Data De-Noise for Multivariate T2 and S-Charts Using Multivariate Wavelets by Dler Hussein Kadir, Rebaz Othman Yahya, Azhin Muhammed Khudhur, Taha Hussein Ali

“… In this research, proposed multivariate charts were created corresponding to T2 and S-charts that are robust to noise data by using multivariate wavelet shrinkage, that dealt with the contamination problem before constructing Shewhart charts, through several different wavelets with (Baye), and (SURE) threshold methods, based on the rule of soft thresholding. …”
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The health effect of relaxing entry regulation for private hospitals and its nonlinear characteristics: evidence from China by Wanwen Jia, Wanwen Jia

“…To examine the potential nonlinear relationship, a panel threshold model is also employed. This study also employs a dynamic panel model as the econometric method to perform regression analysis for robustness testing.ResultsThe empirical findings indicate that relaxing entry regulation for private hospitals significantly improves the residents’ health level. …”
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