Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy of Ice-regolith Mixtures: Implications for Measurements on Planetary Surfaces by Frédéric Diotte, Myriam Lemelin, François R. Doucet, Lütfü Ç. Özcan

“…We find that the primary factor influencing hydrogen emission is enhanced laser coupling with larger grains in wet or ice-cemented regolith due to increased cohesion. …”
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Postprandial inflammation across the aging spectrum by Bryant H. Keirns, Natalie G. Keirns, Christina M. Sciarrillo, Austin R. Medlin, Sarah E. Fruit, Sam R. Emerson

“…Measurements: We measured interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α at baseline, 2-, 4-, and 6 -hs post-high-fat meal (9 kcal/kg; 70% fat). …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and cerebral atherosclerotic stenosis: a retrospective study by Yating Han, Yuting Gao, Mengyuan Qiu, Yida Wang, Shenjie Li, Mengmeng Guo, Tao Zheng, Zunjing Liu

“…NHHR could be an independent risk factor for symptomatic stenosis, which can aid in risk stratification and treatment decision-making for cerebral atherosclerotic stenosis patients.…”
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Social isolation among indigenous college students in Peru: the role of language, culture, and acculturation by Margit Julia Guerra Ayala, Carlos Antonio Valdivia Laura, Hania Nancy Bernedo Perez, Apolinar Florez Lucana, Rildo Raul Tapia Condori, Emma Lourdes Durand-Gómez

“…A newly developed Psychological Acculturation Scale assessed cognitive and emotional adaptation processes, showing good reliability (ω = 0.774) and an adequate model fit in Confirmatory Factor Analysis, with CFI = 0.923, TLI = 0.899, SRMR = 0.0521, and RMSEA = 0.066. …”
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Preconditioning of the tumor microenvironment with oncolytic reovirus converts CD3-bispecific antibody treatment into effective immunotherapy by Rob C Hoeben, Sjoerd H van der Burg, Thorbald van Hall, Christianne Groeneveldt, Priscilla Kinderman, Diana J M van den Wollenberg, Ruben L van den Oever, Jim Middelburg, Dana A M Mustafa, Nadine van Montfoort

“…Immune-competent KPC3 tumor-bearing mice were intratumorally injected with reovirus type 3 Dearing strain and the reovirus-induced changes in the tumor microenvironment and spleen were analyzed over time by NanoString analysis, quantitative RT-PCR and multicolor flow cytometry. …”
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Basic Anthropometric Indices and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Russian Population by O. M. Drapkina, R. N. Shepel, S. A. Shalnova, A. D. Deev, Yu. A. Balanova, S. E. Evstifeeva, Yu. V. Zhernakova, A. E. Imaeva, A. V. Kapustina, G. A. Muromtseva, O. P. Rotar, E. V. Shlyakhto, S. A. Boytsov

“…The results of the study "Epidemiology of Cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors in the regions of the Russian Federation" (ESSE-RF) performed in 2012-2014 in 13  regions of the Russian Federation are included into the analysis. …”
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Accuracy of the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease by a trial of potassium-competitive acid blocker treatment by Peiwen Dong, Lin Lin, Kaidi Sun, Feng Tang, Qian Li, Xinxu Zhou, Fuli Liu, Zhilin Yang, Jiao Li, Lin Jiang, Ping Zhao, Xiaobin Sun, Qiong Wang

“…The Youden index indicated that a symptom relief of > 75% after one week offers greater diagnostic value with sensitivity and specificity of 77.5% and 51.9%. Multivariate regression analysis indicated that lower BMI, preference for coffee, endoscopic mucosal erosion, ineffective esophageal peristalsis and positive SAP are independent risk factors predicting the efficacy of P-CAB treatment. …”
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Endometrial compaction in patients with chronic endometritis does not predict pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective study by Qingmei Jin, Zhengao Sun, Zhengao Sun, Zizhen Guo, Zizhen Guo

“…To adjust for potential confounding factors, a multifactor binary logistic regression analysis was conducted using clinical co-variables that may have impacted the cycle results.ResultsIn patients with chronic endometritis following antibiotic treatment, endometrial compaction was not significantly associated with biochemical pregnancy (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.020, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.639–1.627), clinical pregnancy (AOR = 1.028, 95% CI = 0.643–1.643), ectopic pregnancy (AOR = 2.003, 95% CI = 0.145–27.635), early pregnancy loss (AOR = 1.356, 95% CI = 0.502–3.663), ongoing pregnancy (AOR = 0.970, 95% CI = 0.600–1.569), and live birth (AOR = 0.881, 95% CI 0.545–1.423). …”
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Elderly travel mode choice in Thailand-evaluating MNL and machine learning models by Anantaya Philuek, Panuwat Wisutwattanasak, Fareeda Watcharamaisakul, Chinnakrit Banyong, Anon Chantaratang, Thanapong Champahom, Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha, Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao

“…Concurrently, machine learning methodologies demonstrated enhanced capacity to capture complex relationships between predictive factors and exhibited superior predictive accuracy compared to conventional MNL modeling. …”
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Physical activity as a multitarget therapy for metabolically associated fatty liver disease by E. A. Lyalyukova, I. V. Druk, E. N. Chernysheva, A. V. Lyalyukov, I. V. Prikhoda

“…Moreover, continuous and intermittent aerobic exercise improves liver enzymes, in particular alanine aminotransferase, compared to the management of patients without physical activity. Meta-regression analysis showed that shorter intervention times (≤ 12 weeks) were more effective in reducing alanine aminotransferase levels. …”
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Variations of Lipoprotein(a) Levels in the Metabolic Syndrome: A Report from the Maracaibo City Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence Study by Valmore Bermúdez, Joselyn Rojas, Juan Salazar, Luis Bello, Roberto Áñez, Alexandra Toledo, Maricarmen Chacín, Miguel Aguirre, Marjorie Villalobos, Mervin Chávez, María Sofía Martínez, Wheeler Torres, Yaquelin Torres, José Mejías, Edgardo Mengual, Liliana Rojas, Milagro Sánchez de Rosales, Ana Quevedo, Raquel Cano, Mayela Cabrera, Rafael París, Adonías Lubo, María Montiel, Climaco Cano

“…Results were expressed as Mean ± SD, determining differences through Student’s t-test and One-Way ANOVA test. Multiple logistic regression models were utilized for analyzing factors associated with elevated serum Lp(a) levels and MS. …”
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Scenario Modelling for Reproducing Investment Potential of Institutional Sectors in the Regions of the Siberian Federal District by I. V. Naumov, A. V. Trynov, A. O. Safonov

“…The paper presents an econometric analysis of financial flows among the sectors considering the impact factors, and the basic scenarios of reproducing their investment potential. …”
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Association Between the Systemic Inflammation Response Index and Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Wu W, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Qu X, Zhang Z, Zhang R

“…We also carried out multivariate logistic regression to analyze risk factors independently and forecast AP severity. …”
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Folk taxonomy of wild mushrooms in communities of the indigenous groups Chatino, Chontal, and Chinantec in Oaxaca, Mexico by Alexanders López-García, Marko Gómez-Hernández, Etelvina Gándara

“…Field trips to collect sporomes were conducted with community members. Regression analysis and analysis of covariance were performed to assess the use of traditional names among community members. …”
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Maximum cold ischemia duration for a kidney allograft: a prediction model for allograft failure at the time of organ allocationResearch in context by Clement Gosset, Susana Barbosa, Alexandre Destere, Sebastien Cuozzo, Laetitia Albano, Emmanuel Morelon, Xavier Charmetant, Moglie Le Quintrec, Jean-Emmanuel Serre, Marc Ladrière, Sophie Girerd, Christophe Masset, Dany Anglicheau, Carmen Lefaucheur, Gillian Divard, Enrico Gruden, Matthieu Durand, Dirk Kuypers, Maarten Coemans, Nicolas Glaichenaus, Oriol Bestard, Anders Åsberg, Magali Giral, Maarten Naesens, Antoine Sicard

“…We assessed 26 determinants of allograft failure available at the time of allograft allocation including cold ischemia time as a modifiable factor. Prediction models were developed using a classical survival analysis and a competing risk framework. …”
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Preconception care utilization and pregnancy outcomes among postpartum women at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana by Timothy Kwabena Adjei, Timothy Kwabena Adjei, Opei Kwafo Adarkwa, Opei Kwafo Adarkwa, Evans Ansu-Yeboah, Esmond Ofori, Esmond Ofori, Bernard Arhin, Augustine Tawiah, Augustine Tawiah, Charles Mawunyo Senaya, Charles Mawunyo Senaya, Seth Amponsah Tabi, Seth Amponsah Tabi, Amponsah Peprah, Amponsah Peprah, Edward Tieru Dassah, Edward Tieru Dassah, Atta Owusu Bempah, Atta Owusu Bempah

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate the odds ratios and the association between PCC utilization and pregnancy outcomes as well as factors associated with PCC utilization.ResultsA total of 112 cases and 224 controls were analyzed with comparable mean ages (Cases-30.2 ± 5.97 vrs Controls-30.5 ± 5.89 years, p = 0.45). …”
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Nonlinear relationship between lumbar bone mineral density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes by Yu-Hua He, Shi-Li Gu, Yang-Yang Chen, Ming-Mei Xue, Su-Juan Liu, Fang-Fang Guo, Chang-Hua Liang

“…Statistical analyses employed comprehensive methods: univariate analysis to examine initial variable relationships, generalized additive models for non-linear curve fitting, segmented regression for threshold effects, stratified subgroup analysis to explore potential effect modifications, and mediation analysis to explore potential indirect effect mechanisms.ResultsThis work revealed that after controlling confounding factors, an independent nonlinear correlation was observed between lumbar BMD and serum HDL-C in T2DM patients. …”
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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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