Impacts of government attention on achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Evidence from China by Chenggang Li, Ziling Chen, Qutu Jiang, Mu Yue, Liang Wu, Youhui Bao, Bei Huang, Alexander Boxuan Wang, Yuanyuan Tan, Zhenci Xu

“…This study employs text analysis and a panel regression model to analyze the impacts of government attention intensity, text similarity, and tone on the achievement of SDGs, utilizing data extracted from China’s Government Work Reports spanning the decade from 2010 to 2020. …”
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Acceptance of telehealth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an application of the UTAUT model by Abdullah A. Almojaibel, Assim M. AlAbdulKader, Mohammad A. Al-Bsheish, Abdulelah M. Aldhahir, Saeed M. Alghamdi, Fatma I. Almaghlouth, Abdullah S. Alqahtani, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Yousef D. Alqurashi, Mohammed E. Alsubaiei, Abdulrahman M. Jabour, Mu’taman K. Jarrar, Jithin K. Sreedharan, Shoug Y. Al Humoud

“…Part 2 employed the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), which includes performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SF), and facilitating conditions (FC) in addition to the Behavioral Intention (BI) subscale to examine factors influencing telehealth acceptance. The associations between the sociodemographic variables and each construct of the UTAUT and the associations between the sociodemographic variables of participants who agreed for each construct and BI to use telehealth were analyzed using bivariate logistic regression to evaluate predictors. …”
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EFFECTS OF LAND CONSOLIDATION ON AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN CIHANBEYLI DISTRICT TURKIYE: AN EVALUATION FROM THE PRODUCER PERSPECTIVE by Şinasi AKDEMIR, Ufuk GÜLTEKIN, Kasım Eren TUNA, Issaka Saidou ISMAILLA

“…Analyzes revealed that there is a significant relationship between factors such as education level, agricultural experience and number of tractors and changes in farmers' land holdings and number of parcels after land consolidation. …”
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Correlation study of CAR, PLR, NLR with the prognosis of cardiogenic cerebral embolism patients by Xiaojing Du, Xiaohui Li, Sheng Yue, Yuzhen Sun, Mengzhen Zhao, Lingshan Zhou, Xingwei Wang, Yapan Yang

“…Multivariate analysis identified CAR and NLR as independent risk factors for unfavorable prognosis (OR = 1.034 for CAR, OR = 3.887 for NLR). …”
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Elevated urinary phthalate levels in endometrial cancer patients: Evidence from a comparative study by Hao Lin, Wen-Chin Lee, Yin-Yi Chen, Fu-Jen Cheng, Wan-Ting Huang, Kai-Fan Tsai, Shau-Hsuan Li, Chia-Te Kung, Yu-Che Ou

“…The lack of lifestyle or dietary influence highlights the complexity of exposure sources, emphasizing the need for further research to understand underlying mechanisms and environmental factors contributing to phthalate exposure.…”
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In-Center Hemodialysis and Patient Travel Time in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Nationwide Geospatial and Data Linkage Study by Johanna M. Birrell, Angela C. Webster, Nicholas B. Cross, Andrew Kindon, Matthew Hobbs, James A. Hedley, Tim Driscoll, Nicole L. De La Mata

“…Patients’ one-way driving times from their residential location to the nearest hemodialysis unit were estimated using geospatial software. Multiple logistic regression modelling explored the association between travel time and dialysis modality, adjusting for demographic, clinical, and service factors. …”
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Exploring Treatment Protocol Adherence and Variations in Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Department: A Multi-Center Cohort Study by Kevin Ku, Jack Healy, Christian A. Lee, Maha Khan, Kevin D. Chao, Saleh Hassan, Ching-Fang Tiffany Tzeng, Yu-Lin Hsieh, Andrew Shedd, Toral Bhakta, Dahlia Hassani, Eric H. Chou

“…Secondary outcomes included frequency of adenosine administration, deviations from 2020 AHA ACLS guidelines in SVT treatment, and risk factors associated with failure to convert to sinus rhythm following adenosine administration. …”
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Phosphoglycerate kinase 1 as a potential prognostic biomarker in papillary thyroid carcinoma by Xiao-Qing Shi, Xiao-Tong Liu, Xiao-Hui Liu, Xiao-Hui Liu, Hui-Wen Geng, Zhuo Zhang, Wei-Yi Wang, Xing Chen, Xian Zhao, Bo-Lin Jue, Bo Qin, Pei-Pei Liu, Pei-Pei Liu

“…Lastly, age, lymph node metastasis, differentiation degree, TNM stage, and tumor diameter were identified as risk factors for poor prognosis in patients with PTC analyzed by Cox regression.ConclusionOur study demonstrated that PGK1 expression may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker of PTC.…”
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The recurrence risk of gestational diabetes according to the number of abnormal values in the oral glucose tolerance test by Jenni Pukkila, Marja Vääräsmäki, Sanna Eteläinen, Sanna Mustaniemi, Hilkka Nikkinen, Mika Gissler, Tuija Männistö, Hannele Laivuori, Eero Kajantie, Elina Keikkala, the FinnGeDi Study Group

“…The odds ratio (OR) for GDM recurrence in the second pregnancy was analyzed via multivariable logistic regression adjusted for other potential factors associated with recurrence risk. …”
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The role of cerebrovascular reactivity on brain activation during a working memory task in type 2 diabetes by Yarden Oliel, Ramit Ravona‐Springer, Maayan Harel, Joseph Azuri, Chen Botvin Moshe, David Tanne, Salo Haratz, Barbara B Bendlin, Michal Schnaider Beeri, Abigail Livny

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION Impaired cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) is common in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients and is a risk factor for dementia. However, most prior functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies in T2D disregarded the impact of impaired CVR on brain activation patterns. …”
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In-person vs mobile app facilitated life skills education to improve the mental health of internally displaced persons in Nigeria: protocol for the RESETTLE-IDPs cluster randomized... by Ejemai Eboreime, Chisom Obi-Jeff, Rita Orji, Tunde M Ojo, Ihoghosa Iyamu, Bala I Harri, Jidda M Said, Funmilayo Oguntimehin, Abdulrahman Ibrahim, Omolayo Anjorin, Andem Effiong Etim Duke, Umar Baba Musami, Linda Liebenberg, Raquel Crider, Lydia Wagami, Asmau MC Dahiru, Jesse C. Uneke, Sanni Yaya, Vincent IO Agyapong

“…Quantitative data will be analyzed using mixed-effects linear regression models, while qualitative data will be examined through reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Etiological shifts and clinical outcomes of acute pancreatitis between urban and rural areas: evidence from a 20-year retrospective database by Ximei Cao, Ximei Cao, Zide Liu, Jingwen Rao, Jie Wu, Xin Huang, Liang Xia, Lingyu Luo, Xu Shu, Yin Zhu, Nonghua Lu, Wenhua He

“…We compared demographic characteristics, etiological distributions, disease severity, complications, and hospitalization outcomes between the groups. Risk factors for moderate-to-severe AP were assessed using multivariable logistic regression, with adjustment for demographic, clinical, and temporal covariates.ResultsUrban patients exhibited a rising burden of hypertriglyceridemia-induced AP (HTG-AP; 30.6% vs. rural 26.3%, p < 0.001), surpassing biliary AP as the dominant etiology by 2023, while rural populations maintained higher biliary AP prevalence (56.4% vs. 51.7%, p < 0.001). …”
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Dynamic changes in liver stiffness measurement by 2D shear-wave elastography predict hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B and well-controlled viremia: a re... by Nana Wang, Yuankai Wu, Mingyue Xiao, Yusheng Jie, Jinfen Wang, Manli Wu, Jiaxin Chen, Liuping Sha, Zhongzhen Su, Yutian Chong, Lili Wu

“…Clinical and laboratory variables, single LSM, change between two LSMs, and dynamic LSM changes were analyzed using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and multivariable Cox regression analysis to identify risk factors for HCC. …”
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Abstract 222: Immediate post thrombectomy extubation is associated with improved clinical outcomes by Brian B. Miremadi, Mark Morrison, Ashley Lakey, Rachel Overberg, Aimalohi Esechie, Jordan Scott, Jeroen Coppens, Kara Christopher, Guillermo Linares, Randall Edgell

“…We also investigated the relationships between associated pulmonary risk factors, timing of extubation, and tracheostomy, on the outcomes of stroke. …”
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Objective sleep quality in diverse older adults: a cross-sectional study on the importance of race and ethnicity and sex by Clémence Cavaillès, Katie L. Stone, Yue Leng, Carrie Peltz, Kristine Yaffe

“…After adjusting for socioeconomic and behavioral factors, comorbidities, and sleep medications, findings were consistent except for age group comparisons in which differences were no longer significant. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding Hepatitis B vaccination among students of a government medical college in Mumbai by Subhana Siyad, Kamran Qureshi, Deepika Bishnoi, Smita Chavhan, Akanksha Singh

“…The objective of this study is to assess students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Hepatitis B virus in addition to its vaccination coverage and related factors. Methodology This was a cross-sectional study conducted in undergraduate and nursing students at a Government Medical College in Mumbai in conjunction with a Hepatitis B Vaccination drive. …”
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Social determinants and follow-up care after emergency department discharge for traumatic intracranial hemorrhage by Meghan M. Dillan, Joseph Piktel, Adam Perzynski, Mary Jo Roach, Kristen K. Curtis, Yasir Tarabichi, Lance Wilson, Michael L. Kelly

“…Despite the complexity of factors contributing to TBI outcomes, patient education and comprehensive follow-up plans are frequently lacking. …”
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Preterm birth in Mogadishu, Somalia: Burden and determinants from a retrospective cross-sectional study by Hiba Bashir Hassan, Yasmin Bashir Hassan, Yahye Sheikh Abdulle Hassan, Rahma Yusuf Haji Mohamud, Abdirahman Mohamed Hassan Dirie, Ibrahim Mohamed Hirsi, Asha Abdullahi Barud

“…Methods: A retrospective review of 1900 medical records from January to December 2022 was conducted. Data were analyzed using Stata 17, with logistic regression employed to identify significant determinants of preterm birth. …”
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A retrospective propensity-matched study comparing whole-brain radiotherapy with simultaneous integrated boost to whole-brain radiotherapy alone for brain metastases by Zheqing Liu, Xiaojing Du, Meiling Deng, Yuanyuan Chen, Shaoxiong Wu

“…The intracranial control and OS condition were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier method, Log-rank test, and Cox proportional hazard regression model. …”
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Pattern and determinants of self-medication among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in primary health care facilities in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria by Olaniyan Akintunde Babatunde, Ikeola Adejoke Adeoye, Aishat Bukola Usman, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…A semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on the practice of self-medication. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25; bivariate analysis was done using Chi-square and binary logistic regression was used to identify the predictors of self-medication in pregnancy. …”
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