Knowledge, attitude and practice towards breast cancer and screening among women in northwestern China: a cross-sectional study by Jinlin Liu, Xizhu Qian, Xiaohan Huang, Zhuqing Duan

“…Descriptive statistics, multiple linear regressions, and binary logistic regressions were performed. …”
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Model Predictive Control of Electric Water Heaters in Individual Dwellings Equipped with Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems by Oumaima Laguili, Julien Eynard, Marion Podesta, Stéphane Grieu

“…Thus, the present work deals with developing model-based predictive control (MPC) strategies—nonlinear/linear MPC (MPC/LMPC) strategies are proposed—to the management of EWHs in individual dwellings equipped with grid-connected PV systems. …”
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Development and validation of machine learning-based risk prediction models for ICU-acquired weakness: a prospective cohort study by Yimei Zhang, Yu Wang, Jingran Yang, Qinglan Li, Min Zhou, Jiafei Lu, Qiulan Hu, Fang Ma

“…Traditional risk prediction models, based on cohort data, have limitations in addressing the complex, non-linear relationships among diverse risk factors due to patient heterogeneity and the dynamic nature of critical illness. …”
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Nutrient Density and Microbial Safety of Open-Air-Dried Beef Meat and Its Biochemical and Organ Histopathology Effects in Albino Rats: A Promising Ingredient for Complementary Food... by Kifle Habte, Meseret Azene, Yohannes Chanyalew, Samson Girma, Chala Bashea, Asrat Yehualshet, Getamesay Behailu, Abiy Abebe, Masresha Tessema

“…However, further studies need to be conducted on the sensory acceptability of formulated complementary foods containing dried meat powder; also, clinical trials are aimed at observing the effect of dried meat powder on child linear growth.…”
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Profiling Language Skills in Minimally Verbal Autism: Findings From Greek-Speaking Preschoolers by Eleni Peristeri, Maria Andreou

“…Standard scores were compared across language systems (receptive, expressive, and organizational) and modalities (phonological, semantic, and morphosyntactic). Linear regression models were also used to evaluate the influence of age and PIQ on the children's language performance. …”
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The association between vaginal microbiota disorders and early missed abortion: A prospective study by Dan Sun, Xingping Zhao, Qiong Pan, Fang Li, Bingsi Gao, Aiqian Zhang, Huan Huang, Dabao Xu, Chunxia Cheng

“…The composition and relative abundance of vaginal microbiota in the two groups were compared using α‐diversity analysis, β‐diversity analysis, and the linear discriminant analysis effect size method. Results The α‐diversity analysis showed that the Simpson index of the case group was lower than that of the reference group, whereas the Shannon index in the case group was higher. …”
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Perceived weight stigma and disordered eating behaviors among postpartum women: The mediating role of weight bias internalization and postpartum depression by Jiayuan Peng, Xiangmin Tan, Ni Ning, James Wiley, Nan Hua, Yuan Zeng, Mei Sun

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation analysis, hierarchical linear regression, and mediation analysis. Results: The results showed that the relationship between perceived weight stigma and disordered eating behaviors was fully mediated by weight bias internalization and PPD. …”
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Sex- and Age-based Comparison of Key Clinical Markers of Immunity After Heart and Kidney Transplantation by Whitney A. Perry, MD, MS, Jennifer K. Chow, MD, Audrey E. Martino, MD, Nicholas E. Heger, PhD, Aleah Holmes, BS, Alexandra Werner, PhD, Marta Rodriguez Garcia, MD, PhD, Amanda R. Vest, MBBS, Ashtar Chami, MD, Pritha Sen, MD, David R. Snydman, MD

“…The relationship between menopause category (premenopausal women, postmenopausal women, men) and 6-mo ALC was tested by linear regression, controlling for multiple confounding variables. …”
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Impact of Benzodiazepines on Outcomes of Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Intensive Care Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Amanda R. Kolmar, MD, Daniela Bravo, MD, Ricardo A. Fonseca, MD, Michael A. Kramer, MD, Jinli Wang, MA, Kristin P. Guilliams, MD, MSCI, Brian M. Fuller, MD, MSCI

“…Statistical analysis was performed using multivariable linear regression and propensity-score matching. RESULTS:. …”
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Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Mental Health and Turnover Intention Among Health Workers at Different Occupational Statuses: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in China by Fuyuan Wang, Min Zhang, Yiming Huang, Yuting Tang, Chuning He, Xinxin Fang, Xuechun Wang, Yiran Zhang

“…Psychosocial factors, mental health, general health, and turnover intention were assessed using the Chinese version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire III. Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses were conducted. …”
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The EAT-Lancet diet in relation nutrient intake among older adults: insights from the Gothenburg H70 birth cohort study by Anna Stubbendorff, Silke Kern, Lina Rydén, Ingmar Skoog, Jessica Samuelsson

“…Cardiometabolic risk markers and biomarkers of nutritional status, including homocysteine and haemoglobin, were measured. Linear and logistic regression models were used to examine trends across sex-specific tertiles of diet adherence, with sensitivity analyses adjusting for energy intake and comparing adequacy based on average requirement (AR) thresholds. …”
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Leveraging Promotional Strategies to Enhance Hospital Influence on Social Media: Cross-Sectional Study by Xinyun Zhong, Yiyuan Ma, Haiyue Yu

“…MethodsData were collected from 721 officially verified hospital Weibo accounts and integrated with multidimensional hospital characteristics from the DXY National Hospital Database. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between promotional strategies and social media influence while controlling for hospital-specific characteristics. …”
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CHANGES IN REGIONAL PRECIPITATION DISTRIBUTION IN RESPONSE TO GLOBAL WARMING by A. A. Tashilova

“…For the study, regression statistics of seasonal and annual series of precipitation sums, daily maximums and the number of days with precipitation of at least 20 mm, and average temperatures were calculated . Linear trends characterizing the trend of the value under consideration for the entire observation period from 1961 to 2018 were constructed using the built-in Excel LINEST worksheet function, which returns the values of the slope coefficients, the errors in their calculation, the coefficient of determination of the model R2 (D, %), F- Fisher's test to determine the significance of the coefficient of determination R2. …”
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Recreational and aesthetic values of forest landscapes (RAFL): Quantifying management impacts and trade-offs with provisioning and regulatory ecosystem services by Dagm Abate, Brigite Botequim, Susete Marques, Constantino Lagoa, Juan Guerra Hernández, Geerten Hengeveld, Marjanke Hoogstra-Klein, José G. Borges

“…The RAFL index was integrated into a Linear Programming (LP) Resource Capability Model (RCM) to assess trade-offs between CES and other ecosystem services, including timber production, wildfire resistance, and biodiversity. …”
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Effectiveness prediction of Evogliptin treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus in russian-korean population by Anna A. Mosikian, Alina Y. Babenko, Yulia A. Sevastyanova, Roman V. Drai, Evgenij V. Shlyakhto

“…We provide univariate linear regression models for separate subpopulations and a multivariate stepwise regression model for the combined subpopulation. …”
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Predictive density profile control with discrete pellets, applied to integrated simulations of ITER by C.A. Orrico, M. van Berkel, T.O.S.J. Bosman, L. Ceelen, W.P.M.H. Heemels, F. Koechl, D. Krishnamoorthy

“…We also note the limitations of quasi-linear turbulent transport models in simulations involving discrete pellets.…”
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Female sex is an independent risk factor for recurrence after ethanol Marshall bundle elimination in atrial fibrillation ablation by Hongxu Chen, Hongxu Chen, Xiong Xiong, Dan Chen, Xi Li, Liheng Yang, Zuowei Liu, Zuowei Liu, Yanhong Chen, Yanhong Chen, Yanhong Chen, Jinlin Zhang

“…Patients with AF received stepwise ablations composed of EIVOM, pulmonary vein isolation, and linear ablation. The primary endpoint was defined as the recurrence of atrial tachycardia over 30 s. …”
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Preclinical Development and Phase I Study of ZSYY001, a Polymeric Micellar Paclitaxel for Advanced Solid Tumor by Ge Gao, Pei Shu, Youzhen Tan, Tongsen Zheng, Wenmao Fan, Luding Lu, Huan Zhou, Zishu Wang, Ling Liu, Zhiqiang Liu, Yongsheng Wang

“…The paclitaxel area under the curve and peak paclitaxel concentration suggest that PM‐paclitaxel does not exhibit linear pharmacokinetics. Conclusions ZSYY001 was safe and well tolerated without additional toxicity and exhibited desirable antitumor activity, making it a promising treatment. …”
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The triglyceride-glucose index mediates associations between dietary inflammation index/Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index and cardiovascular disease incidence: insights from NHAN... by Han Gao, Bo Yan, Fangyuan Cheng, Shishuang Zhang, Pan Liao, Dai Li, Lin Zhang, Fanglian Chen, Ping Lei

“…Binary logistic regression and the generalized linear model (GLM) were applied to assess the correlations among DII, CDAI, metabolic factors, and CVD. …”
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Relationship Between Neutrophil Count and 90‐Day Outcomes and Effect of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: A Post Hoc An... by Yicong Wang, Yuesong Pan, Xuan Wang, Ying Gao, Weiqi Chen, S. Claiborne Johnston, Philip M. Bath, Pierre Amarenco, Cong Gao, Yongjun Wang, Xiaoling Liao, Yilong Wang

“…The differences in the efficacy outcome were calculated with cox proportional hazards model and the generalized linear model as well as logistic regression. Results The study included 5929 patients of median age 65 years (interquartile range, 57–71 years), 3800 (64.09%) of whom were men; 1983 (33.45%) had a low NC (≤3.65×109/L), 1973 (33.28%) had an intermediate NC (3.65<NC≤4.97×109/L), and 1973 (33.28%) had a high NC (>4.97×109/L). …”
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