Prevalence and determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders among quarry workers in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study by Ebrima Touray, Lamin Sambou, Balla Jammeh, Sambou L S Kinteh, Bakary Kinteh, Amadou Barrow

“…Data were collected using the Kobo Collect App and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 27.0. Bivariate analysis was conducted using binary logistic regression, Pearson’s chi-square test, point-biserial correlation, and Fisher’s exact test to identify the association between predictors and outcome variables. …”
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Automated machine learning for predicting perioperative ischemia stroke in endovascularly treated ruptured intracranial aneurysm patients by Yuhang Peng, Ke Bi, Xiaolin Zhang, Ning Huang, Xiang Ji, Weifu Chen, Ying Ma, Yuan Cheng, Yongxiang Jiang, Jianhe Yue

“…Through comparative analysis, using metrics such as area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROCAUC) and Brier score, we identified the optimal model—random forest (RF)—for predicting PIS. …”
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Sustainable development of mortgage lending: economic challenges and prospects by J.S. Mukhamedov, T.S. Sokira, Z. Kuldasheva

“…Drawing on data from The Global Economy (2023), the study explores how mortgage programs in developed countries affect the ratio of banking sector assets to GDP, providing a global benchmark. A detailed analysis of mortgage trends from 2007 to 2023 reveals important patterns and correlations between macroeconomic factors and mortgage loan dynamics in both countries. …”
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Climate Variability and Farmers’ Perception in Southern Ethiopia by Befikadu Esayas, Belay Simane, Ermias Teferi, Victor Ongoma, Nigussie Tefera

“…The study applied a nonparametric Sen’s slope estimator and Mann–Kendall’s trend tests to detect the magnitude and statistical significance of climate variability and binary logit regression model to find factors influencing farm households’ perceptions about climate variability over three agroecological zones (AEZs). …”
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A mixed method impact assessment of the use of aerial logistics to improve maternal health and emergencies outcomes in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by Pedro Kremer, Florence Haruna, Christina Briegleb, Maame Esi Amoah, Kenneth Fosu Oteng, Stephanie Boadi, Samuel Dwomoh, Adwoa Bentil, Emmanuel Tinkorang

“…Pre-exposure years were 2017–2020, and post-exposure years were 2021–2022. Statistical analysis involved univariate explorations, T-tests, ANOVAs, and Zero-Inflated Poisson regressions, adjusting for factors like poverty. …”
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Understanding public trust in information about interim nuclear waste storage: The roles of acceptance, gender, and proximity. by Aizhan Zabirova, Hitomi Matsunaga, Yuya Kashiwazaki, Xu Xiao, Thierry Schneider, Noboru Takamura

“…Following the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in March 2011, the Japanese government implemented extensive decontamination and waste management measures, including the establishment of an interim storage facility in Okuma and Futaba. This study aims to analyze residents' trust in the information provided by the public authorities regarding this facility and to identify factors influencing that trust. …”
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The Influence of Asset Management, Solvency, and Liquidity on Financial Performance in Food and Beverage Sub-Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2021-2023 by Yanita Paulina Br Sebayang, Retnawati Siregar, Hasbiana Dalimunthe, Shabrina Tri Asti Nasution

“…The data used is secondary data in the form of annual financial reports obtained through the official IDX website (www.idx.co.id). Data analysis techniques were carried out through classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression tests, partial tests (t-tests), simultaneous tests (F-tests), and determination coefficient tests using SPSS software version 25. …”
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Impact of HIV comprehensive care and treatment on serostatus disclosure among Cameroonian patients in rural district hospitals. by Marie Suzan-Monti, Charles Kouanfack, Sylvie Boyer, Jérôme Blanche, Renée-Cécile Bonono, Eric Delaporte, Patrizia M Carrieri, Jean-Paul Moatti, Christian Laurent, Bruno Spire, Stratall ANRS 12-110/ESTHER Study Group

“…This work aimed to analyze the rate of disclosure to relatives and friends over time and to identify factors affecting disclosure among seropositive adults initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in rural district hospitals in the context of decentralized, integrated HIV care and task-shifting to nurses in Cameroon. …”
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Designing Age-Friendly Paved Open Spaces: Key Green Infrastructure Features for Promoting Seniors’ Physical Activity by Wei Dong, Shuangyu Zhang, Jiayi Lin, Yue Wang, Xingyue Xue, Guangkui Wang

“…Using GPS-tracked mobility data, behavioral audits, and multicollinearity-robust Partial Least Squares (PLS) regression, we analyze the impact of these features on PA. …”
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Patterns and Convergence in Household Spending: Insights From Western and Eastern Europe by Marlena Piekut, Miroslava Knapková

“…Using clustering methods and regression analysis, it examines consumer spending patterns and convergence processes, focusing on how household expenditures have evolved over time in these regions. …”
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Patient knowledge and acceptance of the upcoming automatic substitution of biological medicines in community pharmacies: survey of Finnish patients with inflammatory bowel disease... by Essi Elisabeth Alanne, Emma Aarnio, Kari Linden, Johanna Timonen, Katri Hämeen-Anttila

“…Cross-tabulation, the chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis were utilized in the analysis. Results A total of 1211 participants completed the survey and were included in the analysis. …”
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Relative Fat Mass and Psoriasis Risk: Evidence from NHANES 2009–2014 by Ma T, Xiang X, Liu G

“…Multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyze the association between RFM and psoriasis risk, adjusting for covariates such as age, gender, race, socioeconomic factors, and health behaviors. …”
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Long-Term Surgical Outcome of Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin C: A Comparison Between Primary and Secondary Glaucoma in Thailand by Arampinyokul P, Rojananuangnit K

“…Factors associated with surgical failure were assessed using Cox regression analysis.Results: The cumulative probability of complete or qualified success at 8 years was 65.9% (95% CI: 59.9%, 71.9%); however, a significantly higher success rate was observed in the primary glaucoma group (75.1%) than in the secondary glaucoma group (47.4%) (p < 0.001). …”
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HPV Knowledge, Vaccination Uptake, and Salivary Diagnostics Among Dental Students in Romania by Sergiu Baranga, Doina Chioran, Octavia Balean, Ramona Dumitrescu, Roxana Popescu, Daniela Jumanca, Roxana Oancea, Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu, Vanessa Bolchis, Atena Galuscan

“…Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predictors of vaccination uptake. …”
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Adjuvant Gemcitabine-cisplatin Combination for Biliary Tract Cancer: A Real Life Experience by Fatih Kuş, Hasan Çağrı Yıldırım, Arif Akyıldız, Ömer Denizhan Tatar, Alperen Özmen, Fırat Şirvan, Fatih Boynueğrioğlu, Barış Köksal, Deniz Can Güven, Ömer Dizdar, Şuayib Yalçın

“…Survival outcomes were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression methods. …”
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Reappraisal Value of a Modified Rotational Atherectomy Technique in Contemporary Coronary Angioplasty Era by Haojian Dong, Daisuke Hachinohe, Zhiqiang Nie, Yoshifumi Kashima, Jianfang Luo, Takuya Haraguchi, Hidemasa Shitan, Tomohiko Watanabe, Yutaka Tadano, Umihiko Kaneko, Takuro Sugie, Ken Kobayashi, Daitaro Kanno, Morio Enomoto, Katsuhiko Sato, Tsutomu Fujita

“…Cox regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for the events. …”
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An auxiliary diagnostic strategy for distinguishing Guillain–Barré syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy: combining platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and cerebr... by Simin Song, Yunfei Bai, Haoran Mu, Jianru Xiao, Wei Li, Yuying Zhao, Chuanzhu Yan, Jinfan Zheng, Caijing Wang, Qinzhou Wang

“…Inflammatory markers were analyzed. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors and establish a prediction model. …”
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Frecuencia de adenomas serrados sésiles en pacientes con antecedente de cáncer colorrectal detectados durante colonoscopias de vigilancia by J.P. Pérez-Macías, J.C. Sánchez-del Monte, A.I. Hernández-Guerrero, W.D. Torrecilla-Ramírez, B.A. Sánchez-Jiménez, G.M. Salgado-Castellón

“…Logistic regression was carried out to search for factors related to SSA. …”
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Association Between Abnormal Body Weight and Physical Fitness Levelsin Chinese Older Adults: Findings from the 5th National PhysicalFitness Surveillance in China by FAN Chaoqun, WANG Mei, FENG Qiang, WANG Jingjing, WU Dongming, SUN Zonghao, ZHU Jiarong, WU Yini

“…After adjusting for demographic factors (including age, sex, urban/rural residence, education level, pre-retirement occupation, marital status, exercise habits, smoking, sleep quality, and self-rated fitness), binary Logistic regression was used to analyze the association between physical fitness indicators and abnormal weight.ResultsA total of 39 927 older adults aged 60-79 years were included, comprising 19 777 men (49.5%) and 20 150 women (50.5%), with a mean age of 69.2±5.6 years. …”
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Advanced maternal age and occurrence of infant death: Brazilian ecological study by Larissa Muzel de Sousa, Ivana Regina Gonçalves, Ana Paula Pinho Carvalheira, Ana Beatriz Henrique Parenti, Hélio Rubens de Carvalho Nunes, Cristina Maria Garcia de Lima Parada

“…There was a decreasing trend for the variables race/white skin color, living in the southern region of the country, lack of schooling of the mother or up to 7 years education, paid work and vaginal delivery; there was an increase trend for the variables: race/brown skin color, mother’s education level equal to or greater than 8 years and low birth weight. Conclusion: The analysis revealed distinct patterns regarding sociodemographic and maternal and child health factors, highlighting the complexity of infant mortality trends and the importance of effective collective approaches.…”
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