Comparative Study of Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting UCS Values Using Basic Soil Index Parameters in Pavement Construction by Mudhaffer Alqudah, Haitham Saleh, Hakan Yasarer, Ahmed Al-Ostaz, Yacoub Najjar

“…While traditional pavement subgrade design often relies on parameters like the resilient modulus and California bearing ratio (CBR), researchers are exploring the potential of incorporating more easily obtainable strength indicators, such as UCS. …”
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Association of rivaroxaban plasma trough concentrations with clinical characteristics and outcomes by Huizhen Wu, Qiaoling Yu, Qiaoling Yu, Panpan Jin, Panpan Jin, Lijing Huo, Jing An

“…However, dose adjustments for this population remain controversial.MethodsBetween January 2022 and August 2023, we analyzed trough plasma samples from hospitalized patients treated with rivaroxaban for at least three consecutive days. …”
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Intravesical instillation of platelet-rich plasma for treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: A pilot study by Ahmed S. El Hefnawy, Mohamed Attya Ahmed Hasan, Esam El Sawy, Mohamed Abdel-Razik, Nasr El-Tabey

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of intravesical instillation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Materials and methods. Twenty PRP samples were tested in vitro for stability after exposure to urine samples with different pH. …”
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Evaluating the impact of machine learning models on adult major depressive disorder using conventional treatment strategies: a systematic review approach by Nishant Yadav, Anamika Gulati, Varun Gulati, Prashant Yadav

“…Predicting treatment outcomes through machine learning (ML) models offers promise, potentially enabling more personalized and effective interventions. However, methodology heterogeneity, varied sample sizes, and lack of external validation of these models limit their clinical use. …”
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Accurate and rapid single nucleotide variation detection in PCSK9 gene using nanopore sequencing by Ilaria Massaiu, Vincenza Valerio, Valentina Rusconi, Valentina Rusconi, Francesca Bertolini, Donato De Giorgi, Veronika A. Myasoedova, Paolo Poggio, Paolo Poggio

“…MinION flow cell reached a perfect F1-score of 100%, while the more cost-effective Flongle flow cell remained a viable alternative (mean F1-score: 98.2% ± 4.2). …”
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Association of the mediterranean diet with mental well-being: a cross-sectional study among adults living in Lebanon by Razan Youssef, Daniel Bou Najm, Malak Al-Bourji, Paula Hage Boutros

“…For future perspectives, a more representative sample is required to ensure the validity of the findings.…”
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The association between a history of anxiety or depression and utilization of diagnostic imaging. by Adam C Powell, James W Long, Garry Carneal, Kathryn J Schormann, David P Friedman

“…Imaging was significantly more likely for patients with a history of anxiety (71.1% vs. 55.7%, P < .001) and depression (73.2% vs. 55.3%, P < .001). …”
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Interpersonal discrimination experiences in outpatient care are associated with non-adherence – results of a population survey in Germany by Jens Klein, Anna Christin Makowski, Demet Dingoyan, Olaf von dem Knesebeck

“…The objective was to examine the association between perceived interpersonal discrimination experiences in outpatient care and different issues of non-adherence in a population sample in Germany. Methods Analyses were based on a cross-sectional online survey conducted in Germany. …”
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A scoping review of community-based summer interventions with a nutrition assistance component aiming to improve children’s weight-related outcomes by Jiwoo Lee, Molly Hansen, Anna Graefe, Rose Bauer, Silver Moua, Bronwyn Boyce-Erickson, Elizabeth V. Weinfurter, Lisa J. Harnack, Jayne A. Fulkerson

“…Conclusions Further studies with more rigorous designs and adequately powered samples are needed to evaluate the effects of multicomponent summer interventions with nutrition assistance to maximize the intervention benefits for children’s weight-related health and equity. …”
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Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS‐10) among pregnant women in China by ZiYang Zhang, Qingzhi Wang, Qingzhi Wang

“…The adaptation and validation of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) for the Chinese context are pivotal for a nuanced understanding and effective intervention for the stressors encountered by pregnant women in China.MethodsThis study enrolled a cohort of 990 pregnant women who completed both the PSS-10 and the Chinese Mental Health Scale (CMHS). …”
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From Farm to Slaughter: Tracing Antimicrobial Resistance in a Poultry Short Food Chain by Andrea Laconi, Roberta Tolosi, Claudia Chirollo, Cristiana Penon, Giacomo Berto, Francesco Galuppo, Alessandra Piccirillo

“…<b>Background</b>: Short food supply chains are commonly perceived as more sustainable and safer alternatives to conventional production systems, often linked to organic, free-range livestock practices. …”
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Evaluation of Lactococcus lactis carrying active For t 2 protein in immunotherapy for Forcipomyia taiwana allergy in mice by Mey-Fann Lee, PhD, Yi-Hsing Chen, MD, PhD, Chu-Hui Chiang, PhD, Chi-Sheng Wu, MS, Nancy M. Wang, PhD

“…Its effect was comparable to that of the viable group and was even more pronounced in reducing IL-9 expression. Further, we performed a comprehensive analysis of 16S rRNA profiles corresponding to fecal samples. …”
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Genetic predictors of response to serotonergic and noradrenergic antidepressants in major depressive disorder: a genome-wide analysis of individual-level data and a meta-analysis. by Katherine E Tansey, Michel Guipponi, Nader Perroud, Guido Bondolfi, Enrico Domenici, David Evans, Stephanie K Hall, Joanna Hauser, Neven Henigsberg, Xiaolan Hu, Borut Jerman, Wolfgang Maier, Ole Mors, Michael O'Donovan, Tim J Peters, Anna Placentino, Marcella Rietschel, Daniel Souery, Katherine J Aitchison, Ian Craig, Anne Farmer, Jens R Wendland, Alain Malafosse, Peter Holmans, Glyn Lewis, Cathryn M Lewis, Tine Bryan Stensbøl, Shitij Kapur, Peter McGuffin, Rudolf Uher

“…This study aims to test the hypothesis that common genetic variants can predict response to antidepressants in a clinically meaningful way.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>The NEWMEDS consortium, an academia-industry partnership, assembled a database of over 2,000 European-ancestry individuals with major depressive disorder, prospectively measured treatment outcomes with serotonin reuptake inhibiting or noradrenaline reuptake inhibiting antidepressants and available genetic samples from five studies (three randomized controlled trials, one part-randomized controlled trial, and one treatment cohort study). …”
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Patient Portals and Shared Decision‐Making in US Adults With or at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Yuling Chen, Erin M. Spaulding, Suratsawadee Kruahong, Sarah Slone, Hailey Miller, Binu Koirala, Patricia M. Davidson, Yvonne Commodore‐Mensah, Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb

“…This study aimed to examine the relationship between patient portal access offered by HCPs and patient engagement in SDM among adults with or at risk of cardiovascular disease in the United States (US). Methods This population‐based cross‐sectional study included a nationally representative sample of US adults from the 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey. …”
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Prevalence and Distribution of Oral Mucosal Lesions by Sex and Age Categories: A Retrospective Study of Patients Attending Lebanese School of Dentistry by Sami El Toum, Antoine Cassia, Nermine Bouchi, Issam Kassab

“…Prevalence and distribution of oral mucosal lesions in a sample of Lebanese population attending the School of Dentistry of Lebanese University is necessary to evaluate their oral health situation. …”
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Vaginal flora in HPV infection: a cross‑sectional analysis by Peining Dou, Feng Fang, Rongqiu Qin, Jingsong Nie, Xiaoyan Chen, Xiaoyan Yin, Yiding Wang, Shengying Shi

“…Additionally, we collected 115 HPV-negative samples and 48 HPV-positive samples for 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. …”
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Are salivary amylase and pH – Prognostic indicators of cancers? by Atmakuri Shanmukha Ramya, Divya Uppala, Sumit Majumdar, Ch. Surekha, K.G.K. Deepak

“…Aim of study: To evaluate and compare the pH and amylase levels in saliva of cancer patients prior to treatment, patients during treatment. Materials and methods: Saliva samples of 90 individuals were taken which were divided into 3 groups - 30 individuals without cancer, 30 cancer patients prior treatment and 30 cancer patients during treatment. …”
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Power analysis for concurrent balanced or imbalanced multiple-intervention stepped wedge design: a simulation-based approach by Yi Zhang, Meng Zheng, Xue-zhi Liang, Qi Wang, Kun-peng Wu, Ting-ting Guo, Wen Chen

“…The impact of autocorrelation coefficients on powers is more pronounced when these parameters are large. …”
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Mental Health Inequalities in Adolescents Growing Up in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Cross-Sectional Survey, SHaW Study. by Jayati Das-Munshi, Crick Lund, Catherine Mathews, Charlotte Clark, Catherine Rothon, Stephen Stansfeld

“…The study objective was to assess mental health disparities in a representative sample of adolescents growing up in South Africa.<h4>Methods</h4>Cross-sectional associations of race/ethnicity and material disadvantage with CMD and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were assessed in a stratified random sample representative of school-attendees, aged 14-15 years, in a large metropolitan area of Cape Town. …”
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Self-reported history of head injury is associated with cognitive impulsivity on a delay discounting task by M. Todd Allen, Alejandro Interian, Vibha Reddy, Kailyn Rodriguez, Catherine E. Myers

“…Future work should assess more details on head injuries to further explore how a head injury relates to cognitive impulsivity.…”
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