Relationship between levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in blood and severity of diabetic retinopathy by Jebinth Brayan, D Sundar, Sanjana B Singh, Niranjana B Singh, Manu Thomas, Prithvi Chandrakanth

“…Additional parameters studied were duration of diabetes mellitus (DM), hemoglobin levels, blood urea, serum creatinine, fasting blood sugar (FBS) and random blood sugar (RBS), and hemoglobin A1c (HBA1c) levels. Statistical analysis used in this study was Chi-square test, Student's t-test, independent one sample t-test, and analysis of variance using SPSS software version. 19. …”
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Metabolic syndrome‐related SNPs in HLA and TNF7L2 may be risk factors for generalized pustular psoriasis in Chinese Han population by Y. Liu, Z.‐Y. Cui, J. Bao, X.‐L. Zhang, Y. Guo, M.‐J. Su, J.‐W. Han

“…The plink 1.07 software package was used for statistical analysis. Results Rs805303 (p = 0.01, OR = 0.70) and rs3177928 (p = 3.18E−07, OR = 2.66) in HLA were significantly different between the two groups. …”
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Exploring the role of perceived social support, and spiritual well-being in predicting the family Caregiving burden among the parents of disabled children by Mohammad Taher, Nemat Azizi, Mohammadreza Rohani, Parisa Hosseini Koukamari, Fatemeh Rashidi, Marzieh Araban, Anthony Coetzer-Liversage, Mahmood Karimy

“…Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Novak and Gaug Caregiving Burden Scale, the Paloutzian-Ellison Spiritual Well-being Scale, and the Zimet Social Support Questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 22, with significance set at p < 0.05. …”
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Spatial rehabilitation using virtual auditory space training paradigm in individuals with sensorineural hearing impairment by Kavassery Venkateswaran Nisha, Ajith Kumar Uppunda, Rakesh Trinesh Kumar

“…All tests were re-administered on the group I listeners halfway through training (mid-training evaluation phase) and after training completion (post-training evaluation phase), whereas group II underwent these tests without any training at the same time intervals.Results and discussionStatistical analysis showed the main effect of groups in all tests at the pre-training evaluation phase, with post hoc comparisons that revealed group equivalency in spatial performance of both SNHI groups (groups I and II). …”
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Diffusion tensor imaging in Parkinson's disease: Review and meta-analysis by Cyril Atkinson-Clement, Serge Pinto, Alexandre Eusebio, Olivier Coulon

“…Regions of interest were classified anatomically (subcortical structures; white matter; cortical areas; cerebellum). Our statistical analysis considered the disease effect size (DES) as the main variable; the heterogeneity index (I2) and Pearson's correlations between the DES and co-variables (demographic, clinical and MRI parameters) were also calculated. …”
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Effect of Local Injection of Lidocaine and Articaine plus Epinephrine on Methemoglobin Level during General Anesthesia by Hassan Mohajerani, Fatemeh Latifi, Reza Tabrizi, Shervin Shafiei, Hamidreza Moslemi, Maryam Ebadi

“…No significant differences were observed among the three groups regarding the gender distribution (p= 0.343) or type of surgery (p= 0.990). Statistical analysis did not show any significant difference in the mean baseline methemoglobin level among the three groups (p= 0.109). …”
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Clustering patterns of metabolic syndrome: A cross-sectional study in children and adolescents in Kyiv by Maiia H. Aliusef, Ganna V. Gnyloskurenko, Alina V. Churylina, Inga O. Mityuryayeva

“…All biochemical analysis were carried out using Cobas 6000 analyzer and Roche Diagnostics (Switzerland). The statistical analysis was performed using STATISTICA 7.0 and Easy R. …”
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Survival analysis and mortality predictors of COVID-19 in a pediatric cohort in Mexico by Fortino Solórzano-Santos, América Liliana Miranda-Lora, Horacio Márquez-González, Miguel Klünder-Klünder

“…Follow-up duration was 60 days, and primary outcomes were death, hospitalization, and requirement of intensive care. Statistical analysis included survival analysis, prediction models created using the Cox proportional hazards model, and Kaplan-Meier estimation curves.ResultsThe cohort included 261,099 cases with a mean age of 11.2 ± 4 years, and of these, 11,569 (4.43%) were hospitalized and 1,028 (0.39%) died. …”
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Top fifty cited articles on humeral fractures by Mohamad Y. Fares, MD, Peter Boufadel, BSc, Jonathan Koa, BSc, Amar S. Vadhera, BSc, Jaspal Singh, BSc, Joseph A. Abboud, MD

“…The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Modified Coleman Methodology Score (MCMS) and the Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies criteria. Statistical analysis was conducted to explore any significant relationships between the date of publication and other relevant variables. …”
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Dietary Knowledge and Practices among Non-Medical Staff at Babcock University in Ogun State, Nigeria by Ogechukwu Emmanuel Okondu, Julius Olatade Maitanmi, Matthew Akinola, Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Khadija Abubakar, Daniel Durodoluwa Faleti, Chinyere Florence Chigeru, Tolulope Deborah Oladimeji, Eyitomi Alao, Esther Nnennaya Umahi, Bukola Titilope Maitanmi

“…Nutritional knowledge, dietary practices, and barriers to work productivity were assessed. Inferential statistical analysis was conducted using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. …”
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Dissecting the association between gut microbiota and liver cancer in European and East Asian populations using Mendelian randomization analysis by Hua Jiang, Tianjun Song, Zhongyi Li, Lingxuan An, Chiyi He, Kai Zheng

“…We employed the inverse variance weighted method for primary statistical analysis, fortified by several sensitivity analyses such as MR-PRESSO, MR-Egger regression, weighted median, weighted mode, and maximum likelihood methods for rigorous results. …”
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QSAR, ADMET, molecular docking, and dynamics studies of 1,2,4-triazine-3(2H)-one derivatives as tubulin inhibitors for breast cancer therapy by Mohamed Moussaoui, Soukayna Baammi, Hatim Soufi, Mouna Baassi, Achraf El Allali, M. E. Belghiti, Rachid Daoud, Said Belaaouad

“…Our QSAR models, developed through rigorous statistical analysis, revealed that descriptors such as absolute electronegativity and water solubility significantly influence inhibitory activity, achieving a predictive accuracy (R2) of 0.849. …”
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Implementing the organizational readiness for change survey during a novel midwifery preceptor program in Sierra Leone: stakeholder results by Brittney J. van de Water, Ashley H. Longacre, Jenny Hotchkiss, Mustapha Sonnie, Julie Mann, Elizabeth Lemor

“…Data collection occurred in two schools of midwifery in Sierra Leone during two day-long meetings with stakeholders. Statistical analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare independent samples: School 1 versus School 2 (site), midwife versus other roles (role). …”
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A Novel Classification of Migrated Lumbar Disk Herniation Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Algorithm Recommendations for Full‐Endoscopic Discectomy by Anyuan Dai, Jun Zhang, Rui Liu, Hong Jiang, Yanting Liu, Qinyi Liu

“…Conclusions This is an innovative classification method using multi‐plane positioning, and the algorithm used with it can help surgeons make appropriate choices when using endoscopic technology to treat migrated LDH. Statistical analysis of follow‐up data confirmed that this is a safe and effective strategy.…”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning in health professional education: a mixed methods study protocol by Arunaz Kumar, Mahbub Sarkar, Elizabeth Davis, Julia Morphet, Stephen Maloney, Dragan Ilic, Claire Palermo

“…Quantitative data relating to student performance, student evaluation of units, quantity of teaching activities and resource utilization will be collected and subjected to relevant statistical analysis. Data will be collected through surveys (500 students and 100 teachers), focus groups (10 groups of students) and interviews of students and teachers (50 students beyond graduation and 25 teachers, for long term follow up to 12 months). …”
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Effects of HSP70 on TLR4 Expression by Increasing MAPK and NF-KB Signaling Pathways in Periodontitis by Siamak Sandoghchian Shotorbani, adel espotin, javad mahmoudi, amir dehghan, saeed sadigh eteghad

“…Moreover, ANOVA analysis of covariance was used to compare this rate between these two pathways at different times. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS software (version 17) and a p < /em>-value of Results: Based on the results, there was a significant relationship between TLR4 and HSP70 (p < /em><0.001). …”
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“Be perfect in every respect”: the mediating role of career adaptability in the relationship between perfectionism and career decision-making difficulties of college students by Huaruo Chen, Liman Pang, Fei Liu, Tingting Fang, Ya Wen

“…This study explored the relationship between them using statistical analysis software such as SPSS and AMOS through the results of correlation analysis and mediating role analysis. …”
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Leaf area of the legumes arachis pintoi, macrotyloma axilare and neonotonia weightii by Thiago Herling da Cruz Madeira, Flavia Maria de Andrade Gimenes, Fabio Pinese, Linda Monica Premazzi, Alessandra Aparecida Giacomini, Karina Batista, Samantha Helen Paulino

“…Data were subjected to analysis of variance using the PROC GLM procedure of the SAS® (Statistical Analysis System, version 9.3) package using a 5% significance level. …”
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Perceptions of Online Learning Implementation in Dental Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study of Dental School Faculty Members in Southeast Asia by Yuniardini Septorini Wimardhani, Ratna Kumala Indrastiti, Adrianti Primata Ayu, Anandina Irmagita Soegyanto, Indriasti Indah Wardhany, Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj, Nik Mohd Mazuan Nik Mohd Rosdy, Thao Thi Do

“…Lecturers from four universities in Southeast Asia were invited to participate in the study. Statistical analysis: The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0 through several types of comparative and correlation analyses. …”
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Protective effects of andrographolide against diclofenac-induced gastric damage by Augustine Tandoh, Cynthia Amaning Danquah, Paul Poku Sampene Ossei, Charles Kwaku Benneh, William Gilbert Ayibor, Eric Woode

“…Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stain was used in histopathological examination in the acute gastritis model. All statistical analysis was done using one way analysis of variance.In the mouse pyloric ligation model, diclofenac treatment significantly lowered the pH (1.46 ± 0.1453 compared to ligated controls 3.30 ± 0.0577, p < 0.05), and co-administration of diclofenac with andrographolide raised it significantly (pH of 4.80 ±0.3512 in combination compared to diclofenac only treated groups with pH of 1.46 ± 0.1453, p < 0.001). …”
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