Polygenic and pharmacogenomic contributions to medication dosing: a real-world longitudinal biobank study by Silva Kasela, Laura Birgit Luitva, Kristi Krebs, Estonian Biobank Research Team, Märt Möls, Lili Milani, Maris Alver

“…Associations with polygenic scores (PGSs) for 16 traits were assessed using linear mixed models and multivariable regression with a forward stepwise approach. …”
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The Association of <i>VDR</i>, <i>CYP2R1</i>, and <i>GC</i> Gene Polymorphisms, Dietary Intake, and BMI in Regulating Vitamin D Status by Carmina Mariana Stroia, Annamaria Pallag, Maria Vrânceanu, David de Lorenzo, Keith Anthony Grimaldi, Csaba Robert Pallag, Kinga Vindis, Diana Bei, Cristina Burlou-Nagy (Fati), Timea Claudia Ghitea

“…Statistical analyses included ANOVA and multiple linear regression. Results: The <i>VDR</i> rs731236 CC genotype, <i>CYP2R1</i> rs10741657 AG/GG, and <i>GC</i> rs2282679 AC/CC were associated with lower serum vitamin D levels. …”
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Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their associations with serum lipid profiles in the general Korean adult pop... by Sanghee Shin, Youlim Kim, Yunsoo Choe, Su Hwan Kim, Jaelim Cho, Changsoo Kim, Kyoung-Nam Kim

“…The associations of PAH metabolites, heavy metals, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), which are ubiquitous pollutants, with lipid indicators and dyslipidemia types were evaluated using linear and logistic regression models, respectively. …”
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Research on Trajectory Tracking Control Method for Crawler Robot Based on Improved PSO Sliding Mode Disturbance Rejection Control by Zhiyong Yang, Qing Lang, Yuhong Xiong, Shengze Yang, Changjin Zhang, Lielei Deng, Daode Zhang

“…A velocity-based SMADRC controller is designed to dynamically regulate the robot’s linear and angular velocities. This allows real-time correction of the robot’s motion. …”
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Evaluation of a national supermarket intervention supporting vulnerable families in healthy meal practices: a natural experiment by Marjolijn Vos, Viktor L. J. Proesmans, Anneleen Van Kerckhove, Benedicte Deforche, Nathalie Michels, Maartje P. Poelman, Wendy Van Lippevelde

“…Binomial generalized linear mixed models assessed changes in the proportion of total food budgets spent on vegetables, prepackaged meals, and sweet and salty snacks. …”
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Exploring nudging strategies for plant-based dietary choices in hospital patients: a quasi-experimental study by Kristin Hünninghaus, Hannah Caroline Schäfer, Maik Plonka, Rebeca Montejano Vallejo, Gustav Dobos, Heidemarie Haller

“…Data from 6,575 inpatients (mean age: 57.3 ± 18.7; 50.6% female) covering 26,949 meal choices were analyzed using logistic regression and generalized linear modeling. Results Independent of nudging, female sex and younger age predicted plant-based menu choices (p <. 001, respectively). …”
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Examining the potential impacts of geolocators on a small migratory songbird, the Golden-cheeked Warbler: results from a multi-year study by John N. Macey, Kellene R Collins, Michael D Gamble, Nathan Grigsby, Nancy M Raginski, Jane M Kunberger, Drew S Finn, Melanie R Colón, Shannon Carrasco, Ashley M. Long

“…During a five-year study (2017–2021) at two study sites in central Texas, USA, we quantified the potential impacts of miniaturized light-level geolocators on a small (~10 g) Nearctic-Neotropical migratory songbird, the Golden-cheeked Warbler ( Setophaga chrysoparia ; hereafter warbler). We used generalized linear models to examine the effects of geolocator, age, and year on warbler pairing success, fledging success, and apparent annual return rates (hereafter return rates) at each study site. …”
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Predictors of Topical Corticosteroid Adherence Among Caregivers of Children with Atopic Eczema by Liew ELF, Mohamed Shah N, Chong WW, R Selvarajah L, Sulaiman US, Ponnuthurai N

“…This study aims to determine the adherence score to TCS among caregivers of children with atopic eczema (AE) and the predictors of their adherence.Patient and Methods: Caregivers of children with AE who used TCS in the past three months at the dermatology clinic of two major hospitals were recruited to complete a self-reported survey on the child’s eczema severity, degree of TCS phobia using TOPICOP© and caregivers’ adherence to TCS using a 12-item medication adherence scale. Multiple linear regression was utilised to determine the predictors of caregivers’ adherence.Results: Responses were received from 121 caregivers, with mean age of 35.9 years (SD ± 5.43) and 73.6% (n = 89) were females. …”
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Enhancing maize LAI estimation accuracy using unmanned aerial vehicle remote sensing and deep learning techniques by Zhen Chen, Weiguang Zhai, Qian Cheng

“…Then, maize LAI estimation models were developed using multiple linear regression, gradient boosting decision tree, and CNN. …”
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Constrained reduced-order modeling using bounded Gaussian processes for physically consistent reacting flow predictions by Muhammad Azam Hafeez, Alberto Procacci, Axel Coussement, Alessandro Parente

“…However, these models can yield physically inconsistent results, such as negative mass fractions. As a linear decomposition method, POD complicates the enforcement of constraints in the reduced space, while GPR lacks inherent provisions to ensure physical consistency. …”
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Predictive model of small choroidal melanoma progression after eye-saving treatment based on clinical, morphometric and immunological parameters by E. B. Myakoshina, I. G. Kulikova, N. V. Balatskaya, L. A. Katargina, S. V. Saakyan

“…A formula was calculated where P (z) is the value of the logistic function; Z, linear combination of symptoms; bo , intercept (free term), bi – regression coefficients for parameters Zi.P (z) = 1 : 1 + e – b0– b1z1– b2z2– b3z3– b4z4The logistic function increases monotonically and takes the values from 0 to 1 for any b and Z values [P∈ (0;1)]. …”
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Obstetric and neonatal conditions and associations with early skin-to-skin contact – a cross-sectional study by Joan Neergaard Larsen, Helena Hansson, Porntiva Poorisrisak, Laura E. Navne, Ane Lilleøre Rom, Hanne K. Hegaard, Jette Led Sørensen, Ragnhild Maastrup

“…We used descriptive statistics to analyze the frequency of conditions, and binomial generalized linear models were applied to analyze associations between selected conditions and early SSC. …”
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Diversity and seasonality of ectoparasite burden on two species of Madagascar fruit bat, Eidolon dupreanum and Rousettus madagascariensis by Angelo F. Andrianiaina, Santino Andry, Gwenddolen Kettenburg, Hafaliana Christian Ranaivoson, Vincent Lacoste, Philippe Dussart, Jean-Michel Heraud, Theresa M. Laverty, Sarah Guth, Katherine I. Young, Aristide Andrianarimisa, Cara E. Brook

“…The seasonal abundance of nycteribiid bat flies on both host bats was analyzed using generalized additive models, and the role of climate in driving this seasonality was assessed via cross-correlation analysis combined with generalized linear models. Phylogenetic trees were generated to compare COI and 18S sequences of Madagascar nycteribiid and streblid bat flies with available reference sequences from GenBank. …”
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EFFECT OF THE C:N RATIO ON Daphnia magna (Straus, 1820) PRODUCTION USING TILAPIA FARMING WASTEWATER by Géssica Cavalcanti Pereira MOTA, Clarissa Vilela Figueiredo da Silva CAMPOS, Laenne Barbara Silva de MORAES, David Nunes Aguiar BRUZACA, Luís Otávio BRITO, Alfredo Olivera GÁLVEZ

“…Alkalinity and hardness had stronger influence on the growth variables, which was also indicated by the simple linear regression. The principal component analysis (PCA), with 80% of explanation, identified high values of SGR, density and Y for the 10:1 and high values of alkalinity, hardness, DT and NO2 for the 20:1. …”
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Factors associated with sleep quality among medical students in Vietnam: a national cross-sectional study by Dung Phung, Long Hoang Nguyen, Carl Latkin, Huyen Phuc Do, Cuong Tat Nguyen, Roger C M Ho, Thuc Minh Thi Vu, Vu Anh Trong Dam, Tung Son Vu, Cyrus S H Ho

“…Multivariable logistic and linear regression models were employed to identify the factors associated with poor sleep quality.Results 36.6% of the study participants had poor sleep quality. …”
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Relationship between plasma atherogenic index and incidence of cardiovascular diseases in Chinese middle-aged and elderly people by Mengjie Zhao, Mengli Xiao, Huie Zhang, Qin Tan, Jinjin Ji, Yurong Cheng, Fang Lu

“…Through the RCS model, we identified a positive and linear relationship between baseline AIP, mean AIP, and Cum-AIP with the incidence of CVD. …”
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Explainable machine learning and online calculators to predict heart failure mortality in intensive care units by An‐Tian Chen, Yuhui Zhang, Jian Zhang

“…LASSO regression determined the shrinkage parameter α = 0.020, and 44 features were chosen for model construction. The linear discriminant analysis (LDA) model showed the best performance, and the accuracy reached 0.8354 in the training cohort and 0.8563 in the testing cohort. …”
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Real-time cortical activity during virtual reality practice in people with multiple sclerosis: a pilot fNIRS study by Rotem Lavi, Massimiliano Pau, Sapir Dreyer-Alster, Tali Drori, Eleonora Cocco, Alon Kalron

“…Participants completed a dishwashing task under four conditions: (1) VR, (2) VR with a cognitive challenge (VR-cog), (3) AP, and (4) AP with a cognitive challenge (AP-cog). fNIRS measured relative changes in the concentrations of oxyhemoglobin (ΔHbO), deoxyhemoglobin (ΔHbR), and total hemoglobin (ΔHbT) in the supplementary motor area (SMA), premotor cortex (PMC), and somatosensory association cortex (SAC). A general linear model and repeated-measures ANOVA assessed cortical activation across conditions. …”
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Dynamic characteristics and damage model of freezing thawing red sandstone under impact load by Yang YU, Qincai JIANG, Zehua WANG, Yuyin LU, Qixiang GUO, Huiming ZENG

“…The mechanical properties deteriorate significantly in the freeze-thaw environment; the linear elastic stage of sandstone exhibits obvious behavior after freeze-thaw cycles. …”
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Influence of reference genes on expression of TYR, MITF and ASIP genes in tissues of Silky Fowl by Zheng Nenzhu, Li Li, Xin Qingwu, Miao Zhongwei, Zhu Zhiming, Liu Fenghui, Wu Jianfei, Lu Lizhi

“…The results from RT-qPCR showed that the melting curve displayed an obvious single peak and standard curves had good linear relationship. Comprehensive evaluation of geNorm and NormFinder indicated that the expression stability of GAPDH was the highest, while ACTB was the lowest among the three reference genes in tissues. …”
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