Optimizing strategy for cervical cancer prevention in china: a comprehensive modeling analysis by Dachuang Zhou, Di Zhang, Yi Wang, Kejia Zhou, Wenxi Tang

“…Abstract Background With the first domestic 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine soon to be introduced in China, alongside advancements in cervical cancer screening technologies, we aimed to evaluate and identify effective, cost-effective, and affordable cervical cancer prevention strategies suitable for China. Methods We developed a Markov model from the healthcare system perspective, comprising 18 ages strata and 9 health states, to predict the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and affordability of 38 different cervical cancer prevention strategies over the next 30 years, compared with no intervention. …”
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U-PAIN cohort study among patients with chronic pain in specialised pain care: a feasibility study by Lisa Ekselius, Pernilla Åsenlöf, Rolf Karlsten, Hanna Ljungvall, Anne-Li Lind, Hedvig Zetterberg, Sofia Wagner, Markus Heilig

“…The completion rates for the different data collection methods ranged from 83% to 95%. …”
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Education of population for the future and the future of education by Jovanović-Gavrilović Biljana, Radivojević Biljana

“…This gives a special importance to education through which human capital is created as an important component of national wealth. Different methods of measuring human capital are found in literature. …”
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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Using Luffa Cylindrica to Reduce Water Consumption in Agriculture by Alman Sikder, Sayed Huzaifa Mumit

“…The study controlled the main factors contributing to water loss: evaporation and percolation, for the quantitative measurement of which different systems and methods were used. In addition, other extensive measurements related to irrigation were carried out and contribute to the understanding of the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of the studied approach to reducing water use. …”
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Unsupervised Performance Evaluation Strategy for Bridge Superstructure Based on Fuzzy Clustering and Field Data by Yubo Jiao, Hanbing Liu, Peng Zhang, Xianqiang Wang, Haibin Wei

“…Secondly, a certain number of bridge health monitoring data are selected as clustering samples to obtain the fuzzy similarity matrix and fuzzy equivalent matrix. Finally, different thresholds are selected to form dynamic clustering maps and determine the best classification based on statistic analysis. …”
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CYP2D6 polymorphisms and endoxifen concentration in Chinese patients with breast cancer by Cong Xue, Wei Yang, Anqi Hu, Caiyun He, Hai Liao, Meiting Chen, Xin An, Shusen Wang, Zhongyu Yuan, Fei Xu, Jun Tang, Haifeng Li, Su Li, Jianyong Shao, Yanxia Shi

“…Abstract Background The plasma concentration of endoxifen, the active metabolite of tamoxifen, might be affected by different CYP2D6 genotypes in patients with breast cancer, but solid evidence is still lacking in Asian patients. …”
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Scanner-specific optimisation of automated lesion segmentation in MS by David R. van Nederpelt, Giuseppe Pontillo, Mar Barrantes-Cepas, Iman Brouwer, Eva M.M. Strijbis, Menno M. Schoonheim, Bastiaan Moraal, Bas Jasperse, Henk-Jan M.M. Mutsaerts, Joep Killestein, Frederik Barkhof, Joost P.A. Kuijer, Hugo Vrenken

“…Methods: 30 pwMS underwent a scan and rescan on three MRI scanners. …”
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Crack Tracking in Small-Diameter Metal Pipe Using Controlled Motor Vibrations and Flexible Sensor by Md Rabiul Awal, Nurul Atiqah Tajulmar, Muhammad Syarifuddin Yahya, Nurafnida Afrizal, Wan Hafiza Wan Hassan, Nurul Adilah Abdul Latiff, Shakir Saat

“…(intensity) whereas it is just 262 a.u. for a healthy pipe. Thus, the difference is sufficient to set a threshold margin. …”
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Intrusion Detection-Data Security Protection Scheme Based on Particle Swarm-BP Network Algorithm in Cloud Computing Environment by Zhun Wang, Xue Chen

“…The results show that the detection rate and false detection rate of the method proposed in this paper are the best under five different types of sample data, the highest detection rate reaches 95.72%, and the lowest false detection rate drops to 2.03%. …”
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The role of muscle tissue in the pathogenesis of chronic heart failure — the potential of exposure (FORMA study) by T. A. Lelyavina, M. Yu. Sitnikova, V. L. Galenko, P. S. Kozlov, M. A. Bortsova, E. A. Demchenko, O. S. Ganenko, A. S. Golovkin, A. A. Kostareva, R. I. Dmitrieva

“…To determine whether the skeletal muscle of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) retains the ability to regenerate and grow; to compare the effectiveness of long aerobic trainings, calculated by an individualized method, and conventionally calculated trainings (VO2peak values), in relation to the severity of heart failure, exercise tolerance (ET), and ergoreflex activity (ERGO).Material and methods. …”
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The Plantlia: free android app for measurement of foliar area and color with automated scaling by Ovidio Valerio-Cubillo

“…Plantlia also includes methods to share results from either direct measurements or thresholded images. …”
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Developing a curriculum on antimicrobial stewardship for pediatric residents: a needs assessment by Matthew M. Sattler, Sara Greer, Christine R. Lockowitz, Jason G. Newland, Evan E. Facer, Katie Wolfe

“…Participants: Pediatric residents and infectious diseases (ID)/AS content experts (CE), including pediatric ID faculty, fellows, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists. Methods: Residents were surveyed to assess prior AS experiences and usefulness of education in different AS domains (e.g., antimicrobial resistance [AMR]). …”
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The Impact of Workplace Dust Exposure and Mask Usage on Pulmonary Function in Construction Environments by Sumardiyono Sumardiyono, Maria Paskanita Widjanarti, Farhana Syahrotun Nisa Suratna, Bachtiar Chahyadhi, Reni Wijayanti, Rachmawati Prihantina Fauzi, Yeremia Rante Ada’, Yunita Dwi Puspitasari, Reidiatama Aviano Agathara

“…Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the level of lung capacity experienced by the workers by exposing them to dust and wearing masks. Methods: This cross-sectional study investigated toll road projects in Central Java and Yogyakarta and randomly selected workers from different strata of construction companies. …”
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Association between triglyceride-glucose index and cardiovascular disease in US adults with chronic kidney disease: a population-based study by Lijia Liu, Hui Sun, Lan Yi, Gang Wang, Yanqin Zou

“…This association was nonlinear, with a threshold effect observed at a TyG index of 8.98. The results of subgroup analysis suggested that the relationships of TyG and CVD differed according to CKD stage: (OR 1.048, 95% CI 0.857, 1.282) in CKD stages 1–2; (OR 1.267, 95% CI 1.030–1.560) in stage 3; and (OR 2.131, 95% CI 1.224–3.709) in stages 4–5. …”
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Cost-effectiveness and return on investment of hepatitis C virus elimination in China: A modelling study by Meiyu Wu, Jing Ma, Xuehong Wang, Sini Li, Chongqing Tan, Ouyang Xie, Andong Li, Aaron G Lim, Xiaomin Wan

“…We aimed to evaluate the health benefits, cost-effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) of HCV elimination. Methods Using an HCV transmission compartmental model, we evaluated the benefits and costs of different strategies combining screening and treatment for Chinese populations. …”
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Evaluating Sampling Designs to Survey Fish Diversity in Lakes From Northern Temperate Zones by Erik García‐Machado, Eric Normandeau, Guillaume Côté, Isabeau Caza‐Allard, Charles Babin, Louis Bernatchez

“…Simple random, grid, and transect‐based sampling methods are widely used in ecological surveys to obtain an unbiased estimation of species richness and community structure. …”
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Cardiovascular diseases health literacy among Italian navy personnel: A cross-sectional survey by L. Rondinini, V. Di Fiore, M. Pasquale, G. Cruschelli, D. Rocchi, F. Baglivo, A. Baggiani, A.D. Porretta

“…For risk factors, smoking was recognized by 57 % of respondents, while only 60 % correctly identified the diagnostic threshold for total cholesterol. Logistic regression analysis showed significant differences in awareness levels based on sex and rank (p < 000000.1); officers had higher awareness than enlisted personnel (p < 000000.1). …”
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Serological assessment of rubella immunity in Iranian children post 2019 elimination: A pilot study by Tasnim Jamalvandi, Akram Sadat Ahmadi, Somayeh Shatizadeh Malekshahi, Maryam Tatari, Azadeh Shadab, Vahid Salimi, Nazanin-Zahra Shafiei-Jandaghi, Talat Mokhtari-Azad

“…Methods: Using ELISA, 722 serum samples from children negative for measles and rubella IgM antibodies were analyzed for rubella-specific IgG. …”
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Nonlinear association between blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio and obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study from NHANES by Lei Yang, Lanying Li, TingTing Zeng, Yang Li, Yating Li, DePeng Jiang, Hongmei Yue

“…The non-direct correspondence relationship were explored with a smooth curve and a two-part linear regression model, which revealed a threshold effect. Subgroup analyses were conducted to assess variations among different populations. …”
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Rare disease challenges and potential actions in the Middle East by Ahmad Nader Fasseeh, Nada Korra, Ahmed Aljedai, Ahmed Seyam, Hajer Almudaiheem, Hana A. Al-Abdulkarim, Marwan Janahi, Mary Gamal, Sahar Fahmy, Sara Aldallal, Sherif Abaza, Zoltán Kaló

“…This study evaluates the challenges that rare disease patients and healthcare systems face in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), seeking strategies to enhance treatment accessibility. Methods We followed a three-step approach for the study. …”
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