Factors associated with intimate partner violence among ever-partnered women in two Southern African countries: a multilevel analysis by Ololade Julius Baruwa, Elizabeth Biney, Broline Sagini Asuma, Acheampong Yaw Amoateng

“…The independent variables included age, education, employment, place of residence, wealth status, partner alcohol use, autonomy, inequitable gender attitudes, and IPV history. A generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) was applied to identify IPV-related factors. …”
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Associations of a healthy beverage pattern with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among US adults: a nationwide cohort study by Yu Feng, Haoming Wang, Kang Wang, Ziyue Li, Bohao Tan, Qirui Li, Fan Ouyang, Zhangling Chen

“…Compared with the lowest quartile of HBS, the HRs and 95%CIs of the highest quartile of HBS were 0.79 (0.68, 0.92) for all-cause mortality, 0.75 (0.60, 0.95) for CVD mortality, 0.92 (0.70, 1.22) for cancer mortality, and 0.75 (0.58, 0.98) for other mortality. Inverse linear relationships of HBS with all-cause, and CVD mortality were observed using restricted cubic splines (P non-linearity >0.05). …”
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The relationship between inflammation, osteoporosis, and sleep disturbances: a cross-sectional analysis by Peng Gu, Xiyan Zhao, Zheng Zhang, Bao Zhang, Ying Du, Yanqing Jia, Hao Tang, Yi Wang, Tianlin Wen, Zhiwei Jia, Yaohong Wu

“…Notably, sex (with males as the reference group) moderated the relationship between inflammatory markers and sleep disturbances, demonstrating an adjusted effect size of − 0.430 for NLR (interaction p value = 0.008) and − 0.163 for CRP (interaction p value = 0.012). Additionally, a non-linear relationship was observed between NLR and sleep disturbances, as well as between NLR, DII, and osteoporosis. …”
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Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Asymptomatic Men Aged 65–75 Years, Relation to Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes: A DANCAVAS Cross-Sectional Sub-Study by Johanna Larsson, Søren Auscher, Freja Sønder Madsen, Katrine Schultz Overgaard, Gokulan Pararajasingam, Laurits Juhl Heinsen, Thomas Rueskov Andersen, Jes Sanddal Lindholt, Jess Lambrechtsen, Kenneth Egstrup

“…An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed to divide participants into normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and pre-diabetes. A multivariable linear regression model was used to assess GLS in relation to IR and glycemic groups. …”
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Association of Diuretic Dosage With Outcomes in Patients With Hemodynamically Significant Isolated Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation by Vidhu Anand, Christopher G. Scott, Khaled Ali, Vuyisile T. Nkomo, Jeremy J. Thaden, Garvan C. Kane, Daniel D. Borgeson, Barry A. Borlaug, Cristina Pislaru, Mackram F. Eleid, Juan A. Crestanello, Patricia A. Pellikka, Sorin V. Pislaru

“…Comorbidities increased with higher diuretic doses. A linear relationship between diuretic dose and mortality was observed in spline‐curve analysis. …”
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Animal welfare information frames US public perceptions of precision technology use on dairy farms by B.L. Kelly, K.L. Proudfoot, T.E. Da Silva, J.H.C. Costa, B.A. Ventura

“…Perceptions toward PDT were assessed with Likert item questions before and after vignette exposure and through representational thematic text analysis of open-ended responses (n = 80 randomly selected) justifying the Likert responses. Linear models were selected using backward selection to assess significant predictors of baseline and shifts in perceptions toward PDT, farmer trust, and LTP. …”
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Unlocking efficiency in real-world collaborative studies: a multi-site international study with one-shot lossless GLMM algorithm by Jiayi Tong, Jenna M. Reps, Chongliang Luo, Yiwen Lu, Lu Li, Juan Manuel Ramirez-Anguita, Milou T. Brand, Scott L. DuVall, Thomas Falconer, Alex Mayer Fuentes, Xing He, Michael E. Matheny, Miguel A. Mayer, Bhavnisha K. Patel, Katherine R. Simon, Marc A. Suchard, Guojun Tang, Benjamin Viernes, Ross D. Williams, Mui van Zandt, Fei Wang, Jiang Bian, Jiayu Zhou, David A. Asch, Yong Chen

“…In response, we developed a Collaborative One-shot Lossless Algorithm for Generalized Linear Mixed Models (COLA-GLMM), the first-ever algorithm that achieves both lossless and one-shot properties. …”
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Peripheral and pulmonary telomere lengths in patients with non-idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis interstitial lung diseases by Yujie Shi, Yanyan Li, Ruxuan Chen, Nan Fang, Mengqi Wang, Zhiyi Li, Qi Chen, Chi Shao, Mingbao Lin, Hui Huang

“…Results Patients with non-IPF-FILD had significantly shorter PBMC TL than controls (p < 0.001) and non-F-ILD patients (p < 0.001). There was a linear correlation between the TL in cells in the BALF and peripheral blood. …”
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CT changes in a randomized trial comparing early therapies in an outpatient population at high risk of severe COVID19 disease by Ilaria Mastrorosa, Alessandro Cozzi-Lepri, Giulia Matusali, Francesca Colavita, Simone Lanini, Martina Rueca, Alessandra Oliva, Giulia Berno, Alessandra Vergori, Silvia Rosati, Jessica Paulicelli, Enrico Girardi, Emanuele Nicastri, Fabrizio Maggi, Andrea Antinori, Valentina Mazzotta, the MONET Clinical Trial Group

“…CT variation was compared by trial arms using unadjusted linear regression and after controlling for age. We included 346 individuals: 116 (34%) received SOT, 113 (33%) TIX/CIL, 117 (34%) NMV/r. …”
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Impact of body composition on fragility fractures in US elderly adults: a population-based study by Xiaohong Huang, Dongxu Zhu, Tianrui Wang, Xiaodong Lian, Yingze Zhang

“…We calculated body composition parameters, including the body roundness index (BRI), weight-adjusted waist index (WWI), abdominal visceral fat index (AVI), and arm-to-waist circumference ratio (AC/WC). Linear regression analyzed trends in site-specific fragility fractures, while logistic regression assessed the separate and joint effects of parameters. …”
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Association of religiosity on anxiety and depressive symptoms in the Brazilian population: A cross-sectional study by Lucas Lima Galvão, Anne Sulivan Lopes da Silva Reis, Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira, Marilia Santos Andrade, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle, Barbara Juliana Pinheiro Borges, Paulo Gentil, Thomas Rosemann, Rodrigo Luiz Vancini

“…Anxiety and depression were self-reported on a Likert scale of 1 to 5. Generalized Linear Models with a robust estimator, Poisson distribution, and Prevalence Ratio (PR) estimates with their respective 95 % confidence intervals (CI95%) were used to estimate the PR of depression and anxiety symptoms in the total sample and according to sex. …”
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Linking health-related quality of life to labor supply: a study of nurses in Western Iran by Satar Rezaei, Behzad Karami Matin, Khalil Moradi, Shahram Akbari, Amirhossein Naghibzadeh, Rajabali Daroudi

“…The second section comprised the EuroQoL 5 dimensions (EQ-5D) with a five-level scoring system and the EuroQoL visual analog scale (EQ-VAS). A multiple linear regression model was employed to explore the association between HRQoL scores and nurses’ labor supply among the study participants. …”
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Energy Consumption Analysis of Using Mashrabiya as a Retrofit Solution for a Residential Apartment in Al Ain Square, Al Ain, UAE by Lindita Bande, Anwar Ahmad, Saada Al Mansoori, Waleed Ahmed, Amna Shibeika, Shama Anbrine, Abdul Rauf

“…This workflow uncovers a previously undocumented non-linear depth perforation interaction. It validates a hexagonal screen that reduces annual cooling energy by 12.3%, establishing a replicable, grid-specific retrofit method for hot-arid apartments.…”
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Altered autonomic cardiovascular function in adults with persisting post‐concussive symptoms and exercise intolerance by Leah J. Mercier, Samantha J. McIntosh, Joel S. Burma, Julia Batycky, Julie M. Joyce, Jean‐Michel Galarneau, Michael J. Esser, Kathryn J. Schneider, Jonathan D. Smirl, Sean P. Dukelow, Ashley D. Harris, Chantel T. Debert

“…Between‐group differences (PPCS vs. control) were analyzed using linear regression. In the seated posture, participants with PPCS had significantly lower HRV than controls, specifically RMSSD (root mean squared of successive RR interval differences) (mean difference = −10.450, p = 0.001) and SDNN (standard deviation of RR intervals) (mean difference = −12.875, p = 0.001). …”
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Association of Lifestyle and Body Composition on Risk Factors of Cardiometabolic Diseases and Biomarkers in Female Adolescents by Valter Paulo Neves Miranda, Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim, Ronaldo Rocha Bastos, Karina Lúcia Ribeiro Canabrava, Márcio Vidigal Miranda Júnior, Fernanda Rocha Faria, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, Silvia Eloiza Priore

“…Associations with biomarkers were estimated by multiple linear regression. Results. 405 female adolescents were evaluated. …”
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Evaluation of an organic diet intervention to reduce pesticide exposure: a repeated measures cross-over study among rural and urban communities in Selangor, Malaysia by Vivien How, Maisarah Nasution Waras, Jamilatul Wahidah Jamal Rodzi, Nurul Afina Ahmad Zamani, Hafizah Rukman

“…Daily first-morning void urine samples were analyzed for four OP metabolites (DMP, DEP, DMTP, DETP). Linear mixed-effects models assessed differences across dietary phases, and daily trends illustrated changes over time. …”
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Menopausal status, transition, and age at menopause with accelerated biological aging across multiple organ systems: findings from two cohort studies by Yi Xiang, Qiong Meng, Zitong Huang, Ning Zhang, Yuan Zhang, Xianbin Ding, Jianhong Yu, Baimakangzhuo, Leilei Liu, Xiong Xiao, Xing Zhao

“…Comprehensive and organ-specific biological ages (BAs) were calculated using the Klemera-Doubal method and clinical biomarkers and have been shown to predict age-related health outcomes. Multiple linear regression and change-to-change models were applied, with stratified analyses based on reproductive history. …”
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Review and Prospect of Research on Synthesis of Transuranic Elements by Heavy Actinide Nuclei by LIU Jiajia1, ZHANG Yuhai1, ZHANG Fengshou1, 2, 3

“…Additionally, the superconducting linear accelerator of the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF), is capable of providing extremely intense heavy ion beams.…”

Choroidal evaluation of FTLD-Tau and biomarker-determined Alzheimer’s disease by Benjamin J. Kim, Tomas S. Aleman, Katheryn A. Q. Cousins, Ebenezer Daniel, Eli Smith, Emma Iacobucci, Anton Kolomeyer, Christopher K. Hwang, Corey T. McMillan, Vivianna M. Van Deerlin, Jeffrey S. Phillips, Yinxi Yu, Gui-Shuang Ying, David J. Irwin

“…With Image J, binarized images determined the choroidal vascularity index (CVI). Linear regression with generalized estimating equations to account for inter-eye correlation was performed. …”
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Barriers, attitudes and perceptions to physical activity among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria and the associated factors: a mixed method study by Favour Suberu, Ikeola A. Adeoye

“…Data were analysed using univariate and bivariate methods (independent T-tests and ANOVA), and multiple linear regression was at 5% significance. We applied thematic content analysis to qualitative data. …”
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