Microplastic contamination in the gut and gills of commercial marine fish by . Nurhasanah, . Hasrianti, L. Hakim, E. Riani, M.Y. Iswari, M.R. Cordova

“…The variance in microplastic content between the two organs did not reach statistical significance. Fish with carnivorous feeding habits demonstrated a higher average microplastic content when contrasted with those utilizing omnivorous and planktivorous feeding strategies. …”
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Thoracolumbar fascia ultrasound shear strain differs between low back pain and asymptomatic individuals: expanding the evidence by Norio Tomita, Marie-Hélène Roy-Cardinal, Boris Chayer, Stacey Daher, Ameer Attiya, Aline Boulanger, Nathaly Gaudreault, Guy Cloutier, Nathalie J. Bureau

“…Cumulated (C|ShS|L) and maximum (Max|ShS|L) shear strain parameters were computed from radiofrequency data, and TLF thickness was measured on reconstructed B-mode images. Statistical analysis included linear mixed-effects regression. …”
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The Relationship of Online Learning and Information Technology with Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor Abilities by Sidik Awaludin, Usman Chatib Warsa, Soetrisno Soemardjo, Elly Nurachmah, Arum Atmawikarta, Dwi Novitasari

“…Simple random sampling was used as the sampling technique. Statistical analysis used Pearson’s correlation test. …”
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Patterns of beta-blocker use and dose optimization among ambulatory heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) attending public hospitals in Northeast Ethiopia:... by Minimize Hassen, Tsehaynesh Kebede Ebsa, Oumer Sada Muhammed, Tewodros Solomon, Mulat Belete Demessie, Teklehaimanot Fentie Wendie, Nuhamin Alemayehu Tesfaye, Mengistie Yirsaw Gobezie

“…A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with beta-blocker use. Statistical significance was declared at p-value < 0.05. …”
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Effects of exercise interventions on fatigue of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients: A Meta-analysis (运动干预对造血干细胞移植患者疲乏影响的Meta分析)... by ZHOU Min (周敏), ZHANG Qing (张清), HU Shaoyan (胡绍燕), ZHOU Xuemei (周雪梅)

“…Results A total of six studies were included, and the results of meta-analysis showed a statistically significant difference in fatigue scores between the experimental and control groups ［SMD= -0. 24, 95% CI (-0. 44, -0. 03), P<0. 001］; subgroup analysis showed that exercise intervention improved fatigue in HSCT patients ［SMD= -0. 58, 95% CI (-0. 80, -0. 35), P<0. 001］; exercise interventions throughout the transplant period ［SMD= -0. 58, 95% CI (-0. 80, -0. 35), P<0. 001］, and duration longer than 12 weeks ［SMD= -0. 53, 95% CI (-0. 78, -0. 29), P<0. 001］ can reduce fatigue. …”
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Tregs levels and phenotype modifications during Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis course by Elisabetta Zucchi, Elisabetta Zucchi, Federico Banchelli, Cecilia Simonini, Sara De Biasi, Ilaria Martinelli, Giulia Gianferrari, Giulia Gianferrari, Domenico Lo Tartaro, Andrea Cossarizza, Andrea Cossarizza, Roberto D’Amico, Roberto D’Amico, Jessica Mandrioli, Jessica Mandrioli

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System Evaluation of Buyang Huanwu Decoction in Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke by TANG Qiang, ZHANG Shiqiang, ZHU Luwen, TANG Yizhou, LI Hongyu

“…According to the system review manual provided by the Cochrane Collaboration Network, mean difference (<italic>MD</italic>) and 95% confidence interval (<italic>CI</italic>) were used as indicators for continuous variables, and risk ratio (<italic>RR</italic>) and 95% <italic>CI</italic> were used as indicators for enumeration data. The statistical heterogeneity was judged comprehensively by the Heterogeneity value (<italic>I</italic>² value) and probability value (<italic>P</italic> value). …”
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“¿Sabés qué es…?” Explicaciones de niños tutores en torno a vocabulario no familiar. Un estudio con niños de poblaciones urbano marginadas de Argentina/ “Do you know what it is…?”... by Florencia Alam, Maia Julieta Migdalek, María Laura Ramirez, Alejandra Stein, Celia Renata Rosemberg

“…In order to compare how these sequences were deployed in each type of activity, nonparametric statistical tests were used. The results showed a pre-eminence of the monologal modality and a greater use of strategies that resort to semantic aspects in reading situations. …”
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Mechanism of Electroacupuncture Mediated Macrophages Infiltration on Dorsal Root Ganglion to Alleviate Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain by XIANG Hongchun, ZHANG Hong, LI Jing, LONG Man, LI Man, CAI Guowei

“…The "up and down" method was used to measure paw withdrawal mechanical threshold (PWMT); the hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe pathological characteristics of DRG tissues; immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the percentage of MCP-1 and CD68 immunopositive area in DRG tissues; Western blot method was used to detect the protein expression level of CD68, MCP-1, iNOS and IL-1β in DRG tissues, and transmission electron microscope was used to observe the ultrastructure of macrophages in DRG tissues.Results(1) PWMT: compared with the control group at the same time, PWMT in the model group decreased significantly at the 8th, 11th, 13th and 15th days (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05); compared with the model group at the same time, PWMT in the EA group increased significantly at the 11th, 13th and 15th days, and the differences were statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). (2) Histopathological features of DRG tissues: the inflammatory cells are nearly round in shape and blue-purple in color. …”
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The triglyceride-glucose index trajectories are associated with cardiovascular diseases in people living with HIV: evidence from a prospective cohort study in China, 2005–2022 by Yinsong Luo, Liqin Sun, Yun He, Fang Zhao, Duo Shan, Fan Bu, Lingyun Ge, Xiaorui Li, Yiyao Hu, Xi Xiao, Hongzhou Lu, Jiaye Liu

“…While women also demonstrated a nonlinear association with a similar threshold (8.484), the relationship above the threshold was not statistically significant. Conclusions Higher baseline TyG index levels and the high-increasing trajectory were significantly associated with increased CVD risk in PLWH. …”
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Spatial Changes in Soil Nutrients in Tea Gardens from the Perspective of South-to-North Tea Migration: A Case Study of Shangluo City by Ziqi Shang, Jichang Han, Yonghua Zhao, Ziru Niu, Tingyu Zhang

“…Additionally, the soil texture was qualitatively analyzed. Statistical methods including analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), and regression analysis were performed using SPSS software to examine the relationships between soil nutrients and texture in relation to altitude, latitude, and fertility status. …”
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Towards a histological diagnosis of childhood small vessel CNS vasculitis by Maryam Nabavi Nouri, Anastasia Dropol, Pascal N. Tyrrell, Sheila Sheikh, Marinka Twilt, Jean Michaud, Benjamin Ellezam, Harvey B. Sarnat, Christopher Dunham, Peter W. Schutz, Julia Keith, David G. Munoz, Harry V. Vinters, Cynthia Hawkins, Susanne M. Benseler

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gp91phox, a Novel Biomarker Evaluating Oxidative Stress, Is Elevated in Subclinical Hypothyroidism by Xiaochun Ma, Furong Wang, Xiaowen Zhen, Lifang Zhao, Li Fang, Zhenfang Dong, Wenbin Chen, Xiaoming Zhou

“…The related clinical and laboratory data were collected for statistical analysis. All the patients were newly diagnosed and did not take any medication. …”
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Independent and joint associations of neighbourhood greenness and walkability with transportational and recreational physical activity among youth and adults in Canada by Natalie Doan, Sebastian A. Srugo, Stephanie A. Prince, Rachel C. Colley, Daniel G. Rainham, Taru Manyanga, Gregory P. Butler, Richard Larouche, Sarah E. Turner, Justin J. Lang

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Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing under the theory of symptom management on the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with gynecological tu... by WEI Xiaolin (魏小林), LIU Dan (刘丹), XU Xuewen (徐雪雯), LIU Hui (刘慧)

“…In addition, here were statistically significant differences in the physical field, psychological field and environmental field of WHOQOL-BREF between the two groups(P<0. 05). …”
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Hormonal induction of gonad maturation in female tinfoil barb fish (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) using spawnprim hormone by Amalia Sutriana, Ahmad Baihaqi, Iwan Hasri, Nurliana, Hafizuddin Hafizuddin

“…The result showed that the gonad maturity level (GML) in groups B, C, and D (GML III and IV) was better than group A (GML I). Statistical analysis showed that the induction of spawnprim hormone on tinfoil barb broodstocks significantly affect (P<0.05) broodstock weight gain, egg diameter, and fecundity. …”
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Is there a difference in bony stability at three months postoperatively between opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy and opening-wedge distal tuberosity osteotomy? by Suguru Koyama, Keiji Tensho, Kazushige Yoshida, Hiroki Shimodaira, Daiki Kumaki, Yusuke Maezumi, Hiroshi Horiuchi, Jun Takahashi

“…Demographic and preoperative radiographic data (weight-bearing line percentage [%WBL], femoral-tibial angle [FTA], medial proximal tibial angle [MPTA], posterior tibial slope and correction angle), and postoperative computed tomography (CT) scan data (initial postoperative stability [12 weeks postoperative], and hinge fracture [1 and 12 weeks postoperatively], and hinge length, flange thickness, flange length, axial flange osteotomy angle, sagittal flange osteotomy angle [1 week postoperatively]) were statistically analyzed. As a subgroup analysis, HTO and DTO patients were divided into Stable and Unstable groups respectively based on postoperative CT at 12 weeks; demographic and radiological data were compared. …”
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Epidemiological aspects of nephrolithiasis and chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system combination by R. V. Royuk, S. K. Yarovoy, N. A. Guseva, Sh. L. Voskanyan, V. V. Royuk, D. B. Rodin

“…The obtained data was analyzed using descriptive statistics methods.Results. Average age of patients was 65,4 +– 3,27; 78% of the patients were men. …”
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Application of Kansei Engineering in Various Train Compartment Designs to Determine the User's Affective Response by Dinda Karina Yohanny, Lu'Lu' Purwaningrum, Ambar Mulyono

“…This research consists of 5 steps: (1) Determining product semantics (Kansei Words assignment); (2) Define product properties (items and categories), as many as eight design samples; (3) Distributing questionnaires to 150 respondents (75 men and 75 women); (4) Data analysis with multivariate statistics, KMO, Barlett's Test, Principal Component Analysis, and clustering of respondents; (5) Evaluate the results of the most optimal design specifications. …”
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PENERAPAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODEL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN SIKAP ILMIAH MAHASISWA DALAM RANGKA MENGHADAPI ERA MERDEKA BELAJAR by Andik Purwanto, Desy Hanisa Putri, Dedy Hamdani

“…Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. The results of data analysis showed that the implementation of the Project Based Learning model in the Thermodynamics Subject for 3rd semester students of the Physics Education Study Program, FKIP, Bengkulu University, has an increase in scientific attitudes and learning outcomes. …”
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