Expanding access to safe ambulatory manual vacuum aspiration abortion up to 14+6 weeks following Argentina's legal reform: an observational study in the public health sector by Biani Saavedra-Avendano, María Paula Botta, Dolores Chaumet, Berenice Macagno, Guillermo Antonio Ortiz-Avendano

“…A logistic regression tested associations between sociodemographic, procedural, and reproductive factors, and receiving MVA after 12 weeks. …”
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Decrease in reproductive desires among non-parent heterosexual women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland: the role of epidemiological stress, socioeconomic status, and reproduct... by Urszula M. Marcinkowska, Krzysztof K. Kasparek, Michał Zabdyr-Jamróz, Marta Kozłowska, Ilona Nenko

“…All these negative circumstances can be related to epidemiological stress, which in turn becomes one of the culprits for changes in fertility plans. This study aims to analyze the individual factors that decrease the probability of wanting to have children after exposure to epidemiological stress from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.MethodsRecruitment was conducted between April and July 2021. …”
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Role of blood alcohol level on the risk and severity of trauma recurrence by Steven Char, Bharti Sharma, Monique Arnold, George Agriantonis, Jennifer Whittington, Navin Bhatia

“…We performed univariable and multivariable logistic regression with class balancing sensitivities controlling for baseline patient characteristics to analyze the association between risk factors and trauma recurrence.Results Of the 1,653 trauma encounters across 1,585 patients included in this study, 63 patients (3.8%) experienced re-injury within 12 months. …”
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Investigating the Relationship between Financialization and Long-Term Use of Short-Term Debt by Seyed Reza Seyed Nezhad Fahim

“…The long-term use of short-term debt (LUSD) is a critical aspect of debt maturity mismatch, wherein short-term debt is allocated to support long-term investments. Analyzing the factors influencing LUSD is essential for gaining a comprehensive understanding of corporate financing decisions. …”
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Association of joint exposure to multiple brominated flame retardants with kidney impairment risk among adult population: Evidence from non-pooled samples of NHANES by Yi-Xiong Gao, Chen Kou, Xin Tan

“…Data were analyzed using weighted multivariate logistic and Cox proportional regressions to examine the associations of BFR exposure patterns with kidney impairment risk and with all-cause mortality risk, respectively. …”
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Coupled InVEST-GTWR modeling reveals scale-dependent drivers of N and P export in a Chinese mountainous region by Zhiqiang Lin, Shuangyun Peng, Yuanyuan Yin, Dongling Ma, Rong Jin, Jiaying Zhu, Ziyi Zhu, Shuangfu Shi, Yilin Zhu

“…This study presents a novel integrated modeling framework by coupling the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) model with Geographically and Temporally Weighted Regression (GTWR) to analyze N and P export dynamics in Yunnan Province from 2000 to 2019. …”
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Evaluating red blood cell distribution width from community blood tests as a predictor of hospitalization and mortality in adults with SARS-CoV-2: a cohort study by Tamar Banon, Joshua Wortsman, Shay Ben Moshe, Sivan Gazit, Asaf Peretz, Amir Ben Tov, Gabriel Chodick, Galit Perez, Tal Patalon

“…Background Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) has been assessed during COVID-19 patient hospitalization, however, further research should be done to evaluate RDW from routine community blood tests, before infection, as a risk factor for COVID-19 related hospitalization and mortality.Patients and methods RDW was measured as a predictor along with age, sex, chronic illnesses, and BMI in logistic regressions to predict hospitalization and mortality. …”
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Impact of splenectomy on prognosis in lymphoma with splenic involvement by Li Li, Mengqi Xiong, Lulu Wang, Lixia Zhu, Kui Zhao, Lijun Wang, Jingsong He, Xiujin Ye

“…This study aims to systematically analyze the clinical features, prognostic factors, and outcomes of patients with splenic involvement as the initial presentation of lymphoma. …”
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Water footprint management in textile industry through Acid Blue 113 remediation using halloysite nanoclay as a sustainable adsorbent by Mohammed A. H. Dhaif Allah, Syed Noeman Taqui, Usman Taqui Syed, Syida Aameera Yakuth, Razia Sulthana, Rayees Afzal Mir, Akheel Ahmed Syed, Shareefraza J. Ukkund, Majed Alsubih, Saiful Islam, Wahaj Ahmad Khan

“…The optimal values of the variables were determined using interaction factors derived from multiple regression studies based on FFED to maximize the second-order polynomial equation. …”
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Alpha and Kappa angle on postoperative visual quality in cataract surgery by Xiao-Na Chen, Ying-Yue Xiong, Jia Wei, Bin Luo, Ya-Li Gao

“…Postoperative visual quality indicators, including high-order aberrations (HOA), modulation transfer function (MTF) and point spread function (PSF), were collected using iTrace. multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the correlation of the Kappa angle and the Alpha angle with age, axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), keratometry (K), lens thickness (LT) and corneal white to white distance (WTW). …”
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Relationship between maternal gingival bleeding during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental delay in their one-year-old children by Xiayu ZHANG, Lianman LEI, Lianjie DOU, Min YU, Min ZHU, Chao ZHANG, Jiahu HAO

“…Multivariable unconditional logistic regression models were used to analyze the relationship between maternal gingival bleeding symptoms during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental delay in their one-year-old children. …”
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Arsenic health risks and interaction with salinity in coastal areas of Bangladesh by Islam Md Tawhidul, Islam Md Tawhidul, Khatun Mst. Asma, Khatun Mst. Asma, Moinul Islam, Moinul Islam, Moinul Islam, Koji Kotani, Koji Kotani, Koji Kotani, Koji Kotani

“…It is hypothesized that WRD and/or CVD morbidity rates worsen when severe arsenic contamination comes with salinity, and there exist effective countermeasures for the risk reduction by different channels.MethodsWe collected data from 689 households using questionnaire surveys on diseases, water uses, safety measures and sociodemographic factors from arsenic areas under salinity in Bangladesh and employed logit and ordered probit regression models to analyze the incidence and intensity of the morbidity.ResultsThe results reveal that, first, households in high arsenic contaminated areas have higher morbidity rates of WRD and/or CVD than those in no arsenic contaminated areas under salinity. …”
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Trends of Non‐Hodgkin Lymphoma Incidence Among Adults in the United States From 2000 to 2020 by Armin Aslani, Morvarid Najafi, Seyed Ehsan Mousavi, Hanieh Marandi, Zahra Yekta, Seyed Aria Nejadghaderi

“…Aims This study aims to analyze trends in the incidence of adult NHL in the US from 2000 to 2020, considering factors such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, and histological subtypes. …”
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Aging in smog: How air pollution and inequality shape relocation decisions among China's older adult by Zhifei Xiong, Zhifei Xiong, Ju He, Chenchen Guo, Chenchen Guo, Wenzhong Zhang, Wenzhong Zhang

“…It aims to understand how dissatisfaction with air quality influences the willingness of older adult individuals to relocate from heavily polluted urban areas, while also examining the moderating effects of urban and individual characteristics.MethodsUtilizing data from official, confidential surveys from Urban Health Check Program in China in 2023, we employed a two-stage analytical framework to analyze the dual mechanisms through which air pollution impacts migration decisions: direct environmental push factors and perception-mediated psychological pathways. …”
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Prediction of pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy using machine learning by V. A. Suvorov, S. I. Panin, N. V. Kovalenko, V. V. Zhavoronkova, M. P. Postolov, S. E. Tolstopyatov, A. E. Bublikov, A. V. Panova, V. O. Popova

“…Objective: to analyze the results of pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and identify predictive risk factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula (PF) using machine learning (ML) technology.Material and Methods. …”
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Analysis of the association between adolescent physical activity and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jinchao Gao, Yuyang Nie, Mingming Guo, Weiqiang Tang, Guofeng Qu, Xishuai Wang, Fangbing Zhou, Wenxue Ma, Wentao Qiu, Wenlei Wang, Cong Liu

“…However, this relationship may be influenced and moderated by a variety of factors. This study underscores the importance of promoting physical activity among adolescents and highlights the need for further research to develop targeted intervention strategies.…”
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A random forest and SHAP-based analysis of motorcycle crash severity in Thailand: Urban-rural and day-night perspectives by Sonita Sum, Chamroeun Se, Thanapong Champahom, Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao, Sanjeev Sinha, Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha

“…The models achieved classification accuracies of 66.5 % (urban day), 64.7 % (urban night), 63.8 % (rural day), and 65.9 % (rural night), while SHAP analysis illuminated the factors driving these predictions. These findings offer critical insights for policymakers and transportation planners, enabling the development of targeted interventions tailored to specific environmental and temporal conditions. …”
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Navigating crisis: exploring the links between threat perceptions, well-being, individual and workplace resilience among general hospital staff by Chen Sharon Shmul, Baruch Berzon, Bruria Adini

“…Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, T-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square, and linear regression models were used to analyze relationships, differences, and key factors associated with well-being, personal resilience, and work resilience. …”
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Prevalence and functional impact of flexible flatfoot in school-aged children: a cross-sectional clinical and postural assessment by Saleh M. Kardm, Ziad Ahmed Alanazi, Tariq Abdullah S. Aldugman, Ravi Shankar Reddy, Ajay Prashad Gautam

“…These findings underscore the importance of early detection and functional assessment, particularly in children with modifiable risk factors such as obesity and sedentary behavior, to support timely and targeted musculoskeletal interventions.…”
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Relationship between competency inventory, perceived career benefits, and professional identity among pediatric nurses by Jian-xin Wang, Hao-nan Li, Hui-hui Zhang, Xin-yu Liu, Chun-hui Li, Hai-jun Zhao, Qian-mei Xiang

“…The mediation effect analysis indicated that professional identity accounted for 29.08% of the total effect in the relationship between competency inventory and perceived career benefits (the contribution rate of the mediating effect to the total effect: ab/c × 100% = 29.08%). Linear regression analysis showed that competency inventory and perceived career benefit are important factors influencing professional identity. …”
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