Elevated effluent lactate independently predicts the adverse outcomes of peritoneal dialysis associated peritonitis by Xiao Yu, Jingyuan Wang, Changna Liang, Zhao Li, Wanhong Lu, Jing Lv, Ying Ma

“…We used logistic regressions and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis to assess factors linked to outcomes and the lactate level predictive accuracy for PDAP adverse outcomes, respectively. …”
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Understanding the link between ALDH2 genotypes and diabetes by Miaomiao Peng, Miaomiao Peng, Ruikang Liu, Ruikang Liu, Ruikang Liu, Jiaoyue Zhang, Jiaoyue Zhang, Wen Kong, Wen Kong, Juan Zheng, Juan Zheng, Xiang Hu, Xiang Hu, Limin Wan, Shengqing Hu, Shenghua Tian, Shenghua Tian, Ying Wang, Ying Wang, Geng Liu, Geng Liu, Kangli Qiu, Kangli Qiu, Tianshu Zeng, Tianshu Zeng, Lulu Chen, Lulu Chen

“…IntroductionThe association between aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) rs671 and diabetes remains controversial, with uncertainty about whether alcohol consumption or other factors mediate or modify this relationship. This study aimed to examine the ALDH2–diabetes association using standardized clinical criteria while systematically investigating potential confounding, mediating, and interacting factors in a community-based cohort.MethodWe analyzed baseline data from 4,535 participants in the China Cardiometabolic Disease and Cancer Cohort Study (4C study). …”
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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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Unlocking self-testing: predictors of HIV self-testing kit use among reproductive-aged women in tanzania; a multilevel analysis of the 2022 demographic and health survey by Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano, Tegemea Patrick Mwalingo, Shazra Kazumari, Emanuel James Nkuwi, Victoria Godfrey Majengo, Mtoro J. Mtoro

“…Despite this, uptake varies widely due to multiple influencing factors. In Tanzania, where HIV prevalence among women remains high, the determinants of HIVST use are not well understood. …”
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Impacts of Community Parks on Residents’ Health Benefits and Enhancement Strategies Thereof from the Perspective of Micro-Renewal: A Case Study of Nanjing by Tianyuan SHOU, Mingjuan ZHANG, Jiaxing WEI

“…The survey covers residents’ self-assessed health benefits, animal diversity perception, and socio-demographic factors. Tree canopy coverage and hard-surfaced space proportion are measured using high-resolution Google remote-sensing images dated July 2023, and then processed and analyzed with ENVI 5.3 and eCognition Developer 64 software. …”
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Low anterior resection syndrome after radical surgical treatment of rectal cancer: interim results of a multicenter interuniversity clinical trial by A. A. Zakharenko, M. A. Belyaev, A. A. Trushin, A. A. Svechkova, I. A. Paltyshev, A. Kh. Khamid, O. A. Ten, T. V. Kupenskaya, M. V. Zavgorodnyaya, I. A. Filatova, F. Ya. Dzhafarzadeh, K. I. Vladimirova, N. M. Guseinova, L. A. Khamid, Ya. O. Baskova, Z. U. Asadullaeva, A. E. Zolotukhina, N. V. Kim, M. Yu. Yushakov, O. A. Udoratin, A. R. Alekseeva, D. D. Shungutova, K. I. Muratova, L. I. Gainullina, S. I. Radostev, N. A. Istomina, V. A. Zlygosteva, A. V. Ivanov, I. V. Grigorieva, A. Yu. Perelygina, R. I. Moshurov, P. Yu. Petrova, P. V. Oshchepkova, G. Yu. Kiselev, I. G. Sarukhanyan, O. A. Tkachuk, E. V. Efanova, D. A. Ufilina, Yu. Yu. Kaprielova, R. N. Ganna, A. A. Lagutina, V. Yu. Leontyeva, A. I. Sudakov, A. E. Abbasov, E. S. Antipova, A. S. Mayorov, V. S. Antonov, O. A. Plotnikova, Yu. V. Pelipas

“…The objective of the study was to assess the incidence, severity, contribution of neoadjuvant therapy and other risk factors in the development of LARS after ARR with TME in patients with cancer.Methods and materials. …”
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Study on the relationship between hypertension and its comorbidities and dementia in community dwelling older adults in China by Qian-qian Nie, Gui-rong Cheng, Dan Song, Jing-yao Li, Lang Xu, Li-juan Zhang

“…A multivariate logistic regression model was applied to analyze the correlation between hypertension, its comorbidities, and dementia. …”
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Dietary inflammatory index and mortality in middle-aged and elderly patients with metabolic syndrome by Xiangmei Li, Lei Liu, Xing Li, Long Yang, Li Men

“…Kaplan-Meier (KM) survival curves were used to analyze survival outcomes. Cox proportional hazards regression models were employed to assess the relationship between DII and mortality, with adjustments made for potential confounding factors. …”
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Plasma Aldosterone Elevation in Hypertensive Patients and Association with Urinary Stone Formation: A Large-Scale Population Study from Northwest China by Song S, Li N, Shen D, Hu J, Cai X, Zhu Q, Zhang Y, Ma R, Zhou P, Zhang Z, Jiang W, Hong J

“…Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze the association between PAC levels and urinary stones, as well as their subtypes. …”
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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

“…ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the evolution of the characteristics of infant deaths registered in Brazil among women with advanced maternal age. …”
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The prevalence and predictors of vaping quit attempt among electronic cigarette users: findings from provincial version of Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2020 in Vietnam by Thi Phuong Thao Tran, Thi Thanh Nguyen, Thi Ngoc Phuong Nguyen, Thi Tuyet Hanh Tran, Van Can Phan, Ngoc Khue Luong, Thi Hai Phan, Tu Anh Duong, Van Minh Hoang, Scott R. Weaver

“…Among 557 current e-cigarette users (288 exclusive users and 269 dual users of e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes) aged 15 years and above, sociodemographic characteristics, smoking-related variables, reasons for e-cigarette use, and motivations to quit e-cigarettes were assessed. Logistic regression models were employed to analyze the relationships between these factors and e-cigarette quit attempts. …”
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Monetary policy, income inequality, and the need for flexibility: Evidence from Ukraine by Yuliia Shapoval, Yevhen Bublyk, Sergiy Korablin

“…The paper builds on the existing literature on monetary policy frameworks, exploring their role in balancing price stability, economic growth, and social equity. The aim is to analyze the influence of macroeconomic, in particular monetary, factors on income inequality in Ukraine. …”
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Investigating the Effective Components on Customer Lifetime Value of Dairy Products in Tehran by F. Vajdi Hokm Abad, H. Rafiee, A.H. Chizari, S. Yazdani, S.S. Hosseini

“…In the subsequent phase, multinomial logit regression was utilized to analyze the effect of ethical components on CLV, highlighting the significant positive impact of adherence to industry regulations and acceptance of social responsibility. …”
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Multi-Scale Ground Deformation in Beijing Plain Revealed by a Joint 2D-FFT and MGWR Decomposition of InSAR Observation by Nian Feng, Lei Xie, Wenbin Xu, Miao Yu

“…Understanding urban surface deformation from InSAR one dimensional line-of-sight observation is challenging due to the interplay of various natural and anthropogenic driving factors. This article proposes a novel multiscale InSAR deformation decomposition method that integrates two-dimensional fast Fourier transform with a multiscale geographically weighted regression model. …”
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Missing Meals and Missed Rides: Transportation Barriers to Food Access for Vulnerable Populations by Laura M. Keyes, Jintak Kim, Sowmya Balachandran, Sara Kuttler, Simon Andrew

“…Food insecurity is not only shaped by behavioral, socioeconomic, and demographic factors but is also determined by an individual’s ability to access food in their community. …”
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Foreign influence on carbon disclosure: Evidence from Indonesian non-financial firms by Indah Fajarini Sri Wahyuningrum, Fitrarena Widhi Rizkyana, Muhammad Ihlashul Amal, Laela Dwi Elviana

“…This study investigates the extent of carbon emission disclosure practices among Indonesian firms and examines the key factors influencing Carbon Emission Disclosure. The research analyzes all non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2016 to 2022, focusing on variables such as the presence of foreign board members, foreign investors, foreign listing status, and the educational background of board members to assess their association with carbon emission disclosure. …”
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Spatial Analysis of Digital Transformation on Food Security in Sumatra: Amidst Climate Change by Moh Najikhul Fajri, Backtiar Putra Pratama, Fifi Amilia Wulandari

“…This study aims to analyze the impact of digital transformation on food security in Sumatra. …”
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DRILLING DOWN: AN EXAMINATION OF THE BOOM-CRIME RELATIONSHIP IN RESOURCE BASED BOOM COUNTIES by R. Ruddell, D. S. Jayasundara, R. Mayzer, T. Heitkamp

“…Objective: to examine the boom-crime relationship in resource-based boom counties, and to propose socio-economic and legal measures to reduce the boomtown effect.Methods: dialectical approach to cognition of social phenomena, allowing to analyze them in historical development and functioning in the context of the totality of objective and subjective factors that determined the choice of the following research methods: formal-logical, comparative-legal, survey, interview, focus groups, generalized least squares method.Results: The expansion in natural resource development in rural communities has led to a number of social problems in these places. …”
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The relationship between parental health literacy and primary school students’ anthropometric measurements and general health status by Elif Uner Asil, Ozcan Aygun, Alime Duman, Nazli Gungor

“…Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results Parental health literacy was found to be adequate. …”
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The development of advanced network simulators for air transport by using fuzzy models and noise-resistant coding by A. A. Gladkih, L. G. Bolshedvorskaya, An. K. Volkov, Al. K. Volkov

“…The article analyzes foreign experience and concludes that one of the ways to improve the efficiency of aviation security in the Russian Federation is to use modern network training complexes. …”
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