How to Identify Patterns of Citywide Dynamic Traffic at a Low Cost? An In-Depth Neural Network Approach with Digital Maps by Li Zhang, Ke Gong, Maozeng Xu, Aixing Li, Yuanxiang Dong, Yong Wang

“…We compute and analyze the distances between vectors. The statistical results show different traffic patterns during given periods. …”
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In Vitro Vitamin K3 Effect on Conjunctival Fibroblast Migration and Proliferation by I. Pinilla, L. B. Izaguirre, F. J. Gonzalvo, E. Piazuelo, M. A. Garcia-Gonzalez, A. I. Sanchez-Cano, F. Sopeña

“…Fibroblast mitogenic activity was statistically decreased in all vitamin K groups; statistical differences were found among vitamin K3 1 mg/mL and higher doses too. …”
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Does candidate race influence simulated patient ratings in standardised assessments of clinical practice? A single-blinded randomised study in UK medical schools by Celia Brown, Amir H Sam, Rachel Westacott, Mark Gurnell, Sarah Khavandi, Malcolm Reed, Ann Sebastian, Kerry Badger

“…No other differences were statistically significant at p<0.0057.Conclusions Being a black candidate at the fail level of performance was associated with a lower score than being a white candidate at the fail level of performance, thereby indicating a negative stereotype against black students. …”
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Determination of seed yield, quality and fixed oil components of different basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) genotypes: Evaluation of fatty acid profile by PCA biplot analysis by Musa Türkmen, Esra Nermin Ertekin, Yusuf Ziya Aygün, Yılmaz Eren

“…Palmitic acid and trace oil contents of genotypes were significant statistically. The highest palmitic acid content was detected in GB2, whereas the maximum trace oil contents were obtained from GB5. …”
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Educational Intervention of Intention Change for Consumption of Junk Food among School Adolescents in Birgunj Metropolitan City, Nepal, Based on Theory of Planned Behaviors by Upendra Kumar Singh, Nirmal Gautam, Tulsi Ram Bhandari, Nirmal Sapkota

“…The interactive lecture method was proved an effective education program for changing the intentions of adolescent students and preventing them from consuming junk food which were statistically significant (<0.05). In addition, behavioral intention of junk food consumption, attitude toward junk food consumption, and perceived behavioral control toward junk food were statistically significant (<0.05). …”
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Incidence of HBV Reactivation in Psoriasis Patients Undergoing Cytokine Inhibitor Therapy: A Single-Center Study and Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis by Meng Hsuan Kuo, Ping-Hung Ko, Sz-Tsan Wang, Chih-Wei Tseng

“…Additionally, a systematic review and meta-analysis were performed, pooling data from 10 studies (including our cohort) and adhering to PRISMA guidelines. Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using the <i>I</i>² statistic, and pooled proportions were calculated using a random effects model. …”
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Risk factors related to COVID-19. Turcios Lima Polyclinic. Pinar del Rio, 2020-2021 by Jorge Félix Rodríguez Ramos, Gema Chávez Ivizate, Raquel Piloto González

“…The sample selection was random 3:6 (3000 positive cases of COVID-19/6000 controls without the disease), matched by age and sex. Statistical analysis was based on a multivariate strategy, calculation of the Odds Ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), and the Chi Square test, with a statistical significance level of p&lt;0.05.…”
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Clinicopathological Findings of Retinoblastoma: A 10-Year Experience from a Tertiary Hospital in Kampala, Uganda by James Joseph Yahaya, Belson Rugwizangoga, Alex Mremi, Asafu Munema

“…The correlation between postlaminar optic nerve invasion and massive choroidal invasion was statistically significant (P=0.002). Also, there was a statistical significance difference between metastasis and postlaminar invasion (P=0.004). …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of HPV vaccine hesitancy among parents of adolescent females across Saudi Arabia by Sahar Othman, Ranya Ghamri, Wala Alhamadah, Anwaar Alsatty, Dhuha Khesfaty, Ohoud Alghamdi, Ragad Arbaein, Alaa M. Baglagel, Jumana Khayyat, Bushra Almalki

“…The participants completed a self-administered online questionnaire containing the validated Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS), which was originally developed in 2015 by the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunization. Descriptive statistics, univariate binomial regression, and multivariate binary logistic regression were employed for statistical analysis.ResultsAmong the 667 participants who completed the questionnaire, 34% were hesitant about immunizing their adolescent daughters with the HPV vaccine. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Effective Factors on Actual Purchase with the Mediating Role of Purchase Intention and the Moderating Role of Iranian Product Type by Aliakbar Shahri Mejarshin, Alireza Rousta, Abdullah Naami

“…This section presents the study's main findings (usually with statistical significance). Originality/Value: This research provides accurate and precise information about consumers' attitudes toward Iranian goods. …”
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Effect of selected Indonesian plants on Giardia intestinalis in an experimental in vitro model by Radka Pecková, Karel Doležal, Bohumil Sak, Dana Květoňová, Martin Kváč, Ivan Petřík, Wisnu Nurcahyo, Ivona Foitová

“…Cultures were counted in a hemocytometer using a light microscope and then statistically evaluated. The cytotoxicity of the extracts was determined by the MTT Cell Viability Assay. …”
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Korelasi Temuan Limfosit Plasma Biru dengan Kadar C-Reaktif Protein sebagai Penunjang dalam Diagnosis Demam Berdarah Dengue by Ayu Safitri Sholihah, I Gusti Ayu Nyoman Danuyanti, Siti Zaetun, Pancawati Ariami, Ersandhi Resnhaleksmana

“…The data was collected and analyzed using Spearman's rank statistical test. Results: The average number of Blue Plasma Lymphocytes in positive samples was 8%, with the number of negative results, namely 4 (13.33%) samples and 26 (86.67%) samples with positive Blue Plasma Lymphocyte results. …”
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In vitro Evaluation of Repair Bond Strength to Bulk-fill Composites Using Two Silane-Free Universal Adhesives, with and without Silane Application by Alara AKSOY, Nazmiye DÖNMEZ

“…Samples were subjected to a shear bond test in a universal testing device. For statistical analysis, one-way ANOVA test was performed (p<0.05). …”
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Determining prognostic factors in the treatment of primary hemifacial spasm: Clinical outcomes and complications. A literature review by Juan Carlos Acevedo-González, Alex Taub-Krivoy, Julian Alfonso Sierra-Peña, Julian Geronimo Lizarazo

“…Conclusions: PHFS significantly impacts patients' lives, necessitating timely surgical intervention if initial treatments fail. While statistically significant prognostic factors may be lacking, this study highlights crucial considerations for successful treatment.…”
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Prognostic Significance of DNA Cytometry in Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix FIGO Stage IB and II by Hans Jürgen Grote, Nicolaus Friedrichs, Natalia Pomjanski, Helen Friderike Guhde, Olaf Reich, Alfred Böcking

“…Results: In multivariate statistical analysis DNA stemline ploidy using 2.2c as a cut‐off value and FIGO stage showed to be statistically significant available presurgery predictors of survival, whereas the postsurgical parameters lymphonodal status, tumor size and parametrial involvement were significantly correlated with survival. …”
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Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Adverse Outcome in Patients with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis by Valeriy D. Lunkov, Marina V. Maevskaya, Ekaterina K. Tsvetaeva, Ana G. Mendez, Maria S. Zharkova, Petr E. Tkachenko, Vladimir T. Ivashkin

“…Correlation analysis, univariate and multivariable analysis were provided to find factors statistically significantly associated with lethal outcome and SIRS. …”
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Assessment of the Contribution of Local and Regional Biomass Burning on PM2.5 in New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area by Subraham Singh, Glen Johnson, David W. DuBois, Ilias G. Kavouras

“…Abstract The sources of fine particulate matter (PM2.5, particles with diameter < 2.5 µm) in four monitoring sites in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan statistical area from 2007 to 2017 were apportioned by positive matrix factorization (PMF) of chemical speciation data. …”
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Multifidus fat infiltration negatively influences the postoperative outcomes in lumbar disc herniation following transforaminal approach percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy by Kai Sun, Renjie Qin, Wenzhuo Wang, Genlong Jiao, Guodong Sun, Guoliang Chen, Jun Li

“…Results At the final follow-up, significant improvements in VAS scores for back and leg pain, ODI scores, and EQ-5D scores were observed in both groups. There were no statistically significant differences in preoperative VAS scores for back and leg pain, ODI scores, and EQ-5D scores between the two groups. …”
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Evaluating the role of inflammatory biomarkers as a diagnostic tool in peri-implantitis by Ayan Saxena, Pavitra Kumar Rastogi, Nand Lal, Umesh Pratap Verma, Rameshwari Singhal, Md. Kaleem Ahmad

“…IL-1β and IL-6 levels were also statistically significantly higher in the peri-implantitis group in comparison to healthy implants and healthy teeth group. …”
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Social Representations of Breast Cancer in Patients, Accompanying Relatives and Specialists by Maria Elena Reina Suarez, Yamila Ramos Rangel, María de los Ángeles Reina Sarmiento, Leonor Cisneros Pimentel, María del Rosario Lleó Moreno, Sara Soraya Naranjo Noda

“…The variables analyzed were: addressability of the attitude towards the diagnosis of breast cancer, addressability of the attitude towards treatments, in the information dimension: knowledge about disease conceptualization, knowledge of symptoms, knowledge about treatments, beliefs about risk factors , opinions on the consequences of breast cancer, opinions on the need to provide knowledge of the disease to patients, relatives. Descriptive statistical analysis of frequencies was performed. The information of the variables in the database of the statistical package SPSS 15.0 for Windows was processed. …”
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