Assessment of Fertility-Related Quality of Life and its Associated Factors among Females of Reproductive Age at a Secondary Care Public Hospital, Hub Chowki, District Lasbela, Balo... by Yasmeen Gul, Nazia Jameel, Syed Muhammad Zulfiqar Hyder Naqvi, Amara Altaf Memon

“…Furthermore, multiple linear regression analysis showed that both age (p=0.030) and family background (p=0.041) of the participants were significant predictors of their total FertiQol scores. …”
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Developing a novel aging assessment model to uncover heterogeneity in organ aging and screening of aging-related drugs by Yingqi Xu, Maohao Li, Congxue Hu, Yawen Luo, Xing Gao, Xinyu Li, Xia Li, Yunpeng Zhang

“…Notably, single-cell data confirmed that plasma cell accumulation and naive-like cell reduction showed linear changes during organ aging. Aging trend genes identified in each organ were significantly enriched in aging-related functional pathways, enabling precise assessment of the aging process and determination of organ-specific aging milestones. …”
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A higher composite dietary antioxidant index is associated with a decreased risk of subclinical hyperthyroidism in adults: evidence from epidemiological studies by Jie Wu, Junxian Niu, Junxian Niu, Chuyu Jia, Qingkai Yang, Dewei Li, Xuqin Dong

“…The risk of SCHyper in the highest CDAI quartile (Q4) was reduced by 57.0% compared to the lowest group (Q1) [OR = 0.43, 95% CI = (0.20, 0.92)]. Non-linear analysis indicated an L-shaped curve relationship between CDAI and SCHyper. …”
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Proprioceptive Control of Muscle Activation in Aging: Implications for Balance and Fall Risk by Łukasz Oleksy, Anna Mika, Martyna Sopa, Artur Stolarczyk, Olga Adamska, Joanna Zyznawska, Rafał Buryta, Paulina Ciepiela, Jarosław Witkowski, Renata Kielnar

“…Balance was assessed using a stabilometric platform in a standing position. (3) Results: In all three thresholds, the bioelectrical activity of the VLO and VMO muscles significantly deviated from what was expected under the assumption of a nearly linear relationship between muscle force and bioelectrical activity. …”
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The association between the atherogenic index of plasma and all-cause mortality in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: a multicenter cohort study by Yaohua Hu, Liming Yang, Zhanshan Sun, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Xueyan Zhu, Jian Li, Xinyang Li, Mengyuan Yu, Wenpeng Cui

“…Conclusion The present study identified a non-linear association between AIP and all-cause mortality in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis.…”
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Factors associated with health-related quality of life and financial toxicity among gynecological cancer patients in Southern Nigeria by Chibuzor F. Ogamba, Adedayo Joseph, Ayodeji Kayode Adefemi, Chidike Onyedikachi Ezegwui, Ajay Major, Rasaq Oluwagbemiga Jimoh, Michael Osahumen Orhue, Michael Chudi Ezeanochie, Boniface Uji Ago, Linda Ogochukwu Amah, Emeka Emmanuel Okoh, Courage Osamudiamen Idahor, Mazpa Ejikem, Alexander Clive Tinworth, Charilaos Zisou, Nwamaka N. Lasebikan

“…However, older women, those with health insurance, higher income, ovarian cancer and choriocarcinoma had better FT. FT varied linearly with HRQoL, with better HRQoL per unit better FT. …”
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Determination of Inorganic Elements in the Rhizome of Paris polyphylla Smith Var. chinensis (Franch.) Hara by Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry by Tiezhu Chen, Juan Lin, Jun Yang, Yina Tang, Chunmei Zhang, Tao Zhang, Feiyan Wen, Qingmao Fang, Hao Zhang

“…The linear working ranges were three, 0–300 μg/L, 0–500 μg/L, and 0–1000 μg/L, and the correlation coefficients (r) values were higher than 0.998. …”
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Simultaneous stability-indicating analysis of nateglinide and pioglitazone using RP-HPLC by Sriparni Das, Suddhasattya Dey, Shahreja Parvej, Tapan Dutta, Anjan De, Chanchal Koley, Padmacharan Behra, Anjan Mondal, Sudip Pratihar, Saptarshy Sarkar, Arijit Mondal, Aliviya Das, Bishal Banerjee

“…A simple, rapid and sensitive RP-HPLC has been developed and validated for the simultaneous estimation of anti-diabetic drugs nateglinide (NAT) and pioglitazone (PIO), at a selected wavelength of 210 nm. The method provided linear responses within the concentration range which varies from 50 to 250 µg/mL for both NAT and PIO with LOD values of 0.18 µg/mL and 0.22 µg/mL for NAT and PIO, respectively, and the LOQ value of 0.57 µg/mL & 0.63 µg/mL, respectively. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Intelligent mHealth Intervention for Child Unintentional Injury Prevention: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial by Yang Yuan, Yuying Jing, Jiyu Li, Jieyi He, David C Schwebel, Peishan Ning, Zhenzhen Rao, Li Li, Guoqing Hu

“…Data analysis will be conducted using generalized linear mixed models with a Poisson link function and generalized estimating equations to assess the effectiveness of the iCURE intervention, following intention-to-treat principles. …”
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The contribution of TB rapid diagnostic testing in reducing TB-related mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa- in both Person-Living with HIV and HIV-Negative populations: A 9-year quanti... by Fru McWright Chi, Henri Claude Moungui, Nelson Agweh Musaga, Bertrand Hugo Mbatchou-Ngahane

“…We then used scatter plots to examine the existence of a relationship between the use of RDTs and TB-related mortality, and quantified the observed relationships via linear regression models. Results Over the nine years, SSA made great strides toward the 2025 milestones of End-TB disease burden-related targets; TB disease incidence decreased by 14%; TB-related mortality decreased by 27.2%; and TB/HIV-related mortality decreased by 64.1%. …”
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Dynamics of quality of life parameters and echocardiography depending on adherence to treatment in patients with chronic rheumatic heart disease at 5-year follow-up by V. S. Petrov

“…Both at baseline and after 5 years of observation, the maximum linear dimensions of left atrium — 4,90 [4,62;5,22] cm, left ventricle end-diastolic dimension — 5,55 [4,39;6,69] cm and left ventricle end-systolic dimension 3,70 [4,63;5,23] cm were in a group of adherent to treatment patients. …”
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Tailoring remote patient management to optimise cardiovascular risk management in primary care: a mixed-methods implementation study informing large-scale implementation by Margot Rakers, Nicoline van Hattem, Eric Hiddink, Petra van Peet, Rimke Vos, Niels Chavannes, Douwe Atsma, Tobias Bonten, Hendrikus van Os

“…Baseline and six-month follow-up assessments were performed using linear mixed-effects models, and implementation outcomes were evaluated using the RE-AIM framework. …”
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Rapid and sensitive electrochemical determination of flavonoids in Albanian wines using zeolite X and Prrenjasi clay as carbon paste modifiers by Nensi Isak, Muhamed Farruku, Xhensiana Ndreka, Sara Dervishi, Magdalena Cara, Edlira Baraj, Avni Berisha, Arjan Korpa, Kledi Xhaxhiu

“…Also, PCME was chosen for its linear background, low cost, and excellent sensitivity for total flavonoid determinations in Albanian wines. …”
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Machine learning prediction of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease risk in American adults using body composition: explainable analysis based on SHapley Additive e... by Yan Hong, Xinrong Chen, Ling Wang, Fan Zhang, ZiYing Zeng, Weining Xie

“…Six ML algorithms were implemented: decision tree (DT), support vector machine (SVM), generalized linear model (GLM), gradient boosting machine (GBM), random forest (RF), and XGBoost. …”
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Results of parallel independent visual evaluation of projective cover of the bottom during macrophyte assesment survey by A. A. Dulenin

“…The visual observations are useful for revealing general features of the vegetation spatial distribution. Linear regressions parameters of the algae abundance on latitude for the data of both observers were similar. …”
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Is There Any Correlation Between Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging and Histopathologic Findings of Meningioma? A Retrospective Study by Mahrokh Sadat Vaziri, Fahimeh Zeinalkhani, Soroush Alaeddini, Vahid Soleimani, Jayran Zebardast, Peyman Kamali Hakim, Hadise Zeinalkhani, Fahime Azizinik, Sina Delazar

“…Statistical analysis used ANOVA, Chi‐square, univariable linear regression (β), and odds ratios (OR) via SPSS 17.0, with p < 0.05 as significant. …”
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Psychological detachment from work predicts mental wellbeing of working-age adults: Findings from the 'Wellbeing of the Workforce' (WoW) prospective longitudinal cohort study. by Holly Blake, Juliet Hassard, Louise Thomson, Wei Hoong Choo, Teixiera Dulal-Arthur, Maria Karanika-Murray, Lana Delic, Richard Pickford, Lou Rudkin

“…Descriptive and parametric (t-tests and linear regression) and nonparametric (chi square tests) inferential statistics were employed.…”
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Synthesis of Magnetic Biosorbent from Bamboo Powders and Their Application for Methylene Blue Removal from Aqueous Solution: Kinetics, Isotherm, and Regeneration Studies by Yaohui Xu, Yang Zhou, Yunxuan Zhou, Pingkeng Wu, Liangjuan Gao, Zhao Ding

“…The removal efficiency of MB by 5.0 g/L BPs/Fe₃O₄ exhibited a remarkable enhancement, escalating from 33.9% at pH = 5 to an impressive 93.9% at pH = 11 in a 50 mg/L MB solution. The linear fitting method demonstrated greater suitability for characterizing the adsorption process compared to the nonlinear fitting method, which encompassed both adsorption isotherms and kinetics studies. …”
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Kinesiology taping length and dynamic balance control in individuals with chronic ankle instability by Ruoni Yu, Xiaojian Shi, Zonghan Yang, Doa El-ansary, Roger Adams, Gordon Waddington, Jie Lyu, Jia Han

“…Non-CAI participants consistently outperformed CAI all YBT measures made in the untaped condition (all p<0.05). Linear mixed model (LMM) analysis suggested there were significant KT-Group interactions reflecting reducing inter-group difference as tape length increased for YBT-C (F(3, 29) = 5.599, p = 0.016, ES = 0.104), YBT-PM (F (3, 29) = 3.53, p = 0.018, ES = 0.102) and YBT-PL (F (3, 29) = 2.72, p = 0.049, ES = 0.008), but not YBT-A (F (3, 29) = 1.44, p = 0.236). …”
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Integrated modeling of SPARC H-mode scenarios: exploration of the impact of modeling assumptions on predicted performance by M. Muraca, P. Rodriguez-Fernandez, N.T. Howard, J. Hall, E. Fable, G. Tardini

“…The simulations have been performed within the ASTRA framework, using the quasi-linear model TGLF SAT2, including electromagnetic effects, for the core transport, and a neural network trained on EPED simulations to predict the pedestal height and width self-consistently. …”
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