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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Exploring machine learning algorithms for predicting fertility preferences among reproductive age women in Nigeria by Zinabu Bekele Tadese, Teshome Demis Nimani, Kusse Urmale Mare, Fetlework Gubena, Ismail Garba Wali, Jamilu Sani

“…The woman's occupation, education, and marital status had a lower impact.ConclusionThis study highlights the potential of machine learning for analyzing complex demographic data, revealing hidden factors associated with fertility preferences among Nigerian women. …”
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Severe secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients on haemodialysis is associated with a high initial serum parathyroid hormone and beta-CrossLaps level: Results from an incident coh... by Guillaume Jean, Marie Hélène Lafage-Proust, Jean Claude Souberbielle, Sylvain Lechevallier, Patrik Deleaval, Christie Lorriaux, Jean Marc Hurot, Brice Mayor, Manolie Mehdi, Charles Chazot

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the evolution of mineral metabolism parameters during the first 36 months of HD treatment and identify the initial factors associated with severe SHPT.…”
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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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A causal effects of neutrophil extracellular traps and its biomarkers on acute respiratory distress syndrome: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study by Yuqing Chen, Ruolin Mao, Qing Chang, Yueyang Yuan, Hai Zhang, Feng Li

“…Cochran’s Q confirmed no significant heterogeneity. MR-Egger regression ruled out horizontal pleiotropy’s influence, and MR-PRESSO analysis identified no outliers, reinforcing the study’s findings. …”
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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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Predictors of internalised stigma among people with mental illness attending a psychiatry outpatient clinic in Ethiopia: Institution based cross sectional study. by Wondale Getinet Alemu, Lillian Mwanri, Clemence Due, Telake Azale, Anna Ziersch

“…Variables were coded and entered into SPSS-28 software for further analysis. To analyze the data, we used descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analysis. …”
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Relationship between Health-Related Quality of Life and Sagittal Whole-Body Alignment, Standing Balance, and Skeletal Muscle Mass by Shun Hatsushikano, Kazuhiro Hasegawa, Kei Watanabe, Ryuta Sasamoto

“…SMM was measured using a medical body composition analyzer. Based on univariate analysis and multicollinearity, 10 selected parameters were used in multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify factors affecting SRS-22r. …”
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Correlations between family characteristics and childcare in optimizing the growth of children under six years by Laili Rahayuwati, Desy Indra Yani, Sri Hendrawati, Arlette Suzy Setiawan, Damar Irza, Sherllina Rizqi Fauziah

“…In addition, the chi-square test and logistic regression were used for statistical analysis. Results The results showed a significant correlation between parents’ education, family health insurance ownership, number of toddlers, preschool age children and media exposure to health with family parenting patterns that influence children’s health. …”
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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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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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The association between schizophrenia and increased Covid-19 mortality in a cohort of over 2 million people in Brazil by Fabrício Emanuel Soares de Oliveira, Samuel Trezena, Daniella Reis Barbosa Martelli, Maria Christina L. Oliveira, Enrico A. Colosimo, Hercílio Martelli Júnior, Eduardo A. Oliveira

“…Descriptive statistics, t-tests, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Results: A cohort of 2,124,285 patients was included in the analysis, with 23,246 individuals (1.1%) self-reporting mental disorders, of which depression was the most prevalent (52.3%). …”
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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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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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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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Current state and future education implication of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) among Chinese anesthesiologists: national repeated cross-sectional surveys from 2019 to 202... by Yuelun Zhang, Zijia Liu, Lulu Ma, Xu Li, Qianmei Zhu, Guonian Wang, Jing Cang, Yugang Diao, Tiezheng Zhang, Le Shen, Yuguang Huang

“…Methods A self-designed, repeated national survey regarding awareness and practice of the ERAS concept, specific knowledge, learning modalities, and difficulties in ERAS implementation was conducted in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Factors related to mastery of knowledge were analyzed via subgroup analysis and multivariable linear regression. …”
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Enlarged choroid plexus is linked with poorer physical function in rural older adults: a population-based study by Qianqian Xie, Ziwei Chen, Jiafeng Wang, Huisi Zhang, Yan Wang, Xiaoyu Wang, Chunyan Li, Yongxiang Wang, Lin Cong, Daniel Ferreira, Anna-Karin Welmer, Lin Song, Yifeng Du, Chengxuan Qiu

“…Physical function was assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Data were analyzed using general linear regression and mediation models. …”
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