Diabetes and tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analyis of mendelian randomization evidence by Ivaan Pitua, Raafidha Raizudheen, Mark Muyanja, Joseph Nyero, Morrish Okello Obol

“…Data extraction focused on study characteristics, MR methodology, and causal effect estimates. A meta-analysis was conducted estimate the pooled odds ratios for association between T2DM and TB. …”
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Optimal WSN Deployment to Measure Air Quality in Dynamic Multi-Source Dispersion Scenarios: A Case Study in Arequipa by Alexander Hilario-Tacuri, Alberth Tamo, Marco Pinares-Mamani, Walter Butron, Romel Jimenez

“…Finally, we present results from a case study conducted on the campus of the National University of San Agustín in Arequipa, Peru, demonstrating the practical application of our proposed methodology in real-world scenarios.…”
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Scoping review of happiness and well-being measurement: uses and implications for paediatric surgery in low- and middle-income contexts by Carrie Dolan, Jillian Harrison, Cate Pringle

“…Objective This study aims to map and compare existing methodologies for creating happiness and well-being indices and examine their application to paediatric surgical interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).Design A scoping review methodology was used based on the guidelines published by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews.Data sources Literature was sourced from PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar, supplemented by references from relevant studies.Eligibility criteria Studies were selected based on relevance to LMIC settings, paediatric surgery and well-being or happiness outcomes. …”
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The Integration of The Indonesian Stock Market With Developed Stock Markets: Pre- and Post-Covid-19 Pandemic by Tri Purwani, Rahmat Budi Santoso, Ana Kadarningsih

“…Purpose: This study aims to investigate the integration of the Indonesian stock market with the ten largest stock markets by market capitalization globally, comparing the periods before and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study utilizes daily closing returns of stock market indices, divided into two periods: before the crisis (January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019) and after the crisis (January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023). …”
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DATA MINING ALGORITHMS FOR PREDICTION OF STUDENT TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE IN ICT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW by Juma Habibu Shindo, Mohamedi Mohamedi Mjahidi, Mohamed Dewa Waziri

“…The systematic literature review that was guided by the PRISMA statement 2020 served as the study methodology. It makes for clear reporting and offers a detailed checklist and flow diagram that direct the review procedure. …”
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Health inequities among persons with disabilities: a global scoping review by Emre Umucu, Andrew A. Vernon, Deyu Pan, Sang Qin, Guillermina Solis, Rebecca Campa, Beatrice Lee

“…This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of health inequities experienced by individuals with disabilities globally.MethodsA rapid scoping review methodology was employed to systematically search and analyze quantitative evidence on health inequities. …”
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SVFRH: A Growth Stage-Based Compartmental Model for Predicting the Disease Incident in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) by Athira P. Shaji, S. Hemalatha

“…In this work, we employ a comprehensive modelling approach that combines compartmental and logistic regression models to thoroughly address disease dynamics in tomato crops, with a particular focus on tomato early blight diseases. Our methodology employs the SVFRH (Susceptible, Vegetative, Flowering, Ripening and Harvesting) model to analyze disease dynamics across distinct plant growth stages. …”
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Examines The Impact of Product And Service Quality On Customer Satisfaction at PT. BMTP With Personal Branding by Andi Nadirah M., Indrawan, Suparman Parintak, Anne Attas, Burhanuddin Harahap

“…Knowledge gap and a better understanding of the correlation between the quality of a product as well as the quality of service, and the establishment of a personal brand with customer satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach: This study utilized quantitative research methods to perform statistical tests, namely multiple linear regression analysis, employing the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach with the SmartPLS tool. …”
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The Role of Leadership, Religiousness and Work Environment in Supporting Employee Performance and How Motivation Affects The Relationship by Syafran Pardamean, Dodi Indrianto, Sekar Wulan

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how leadership, religiosity and work environment affect employee performance and how motivation affects these relationships. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative methods were used in this study. …”
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Sustainable synthesis and advanced optimization of Prosopis juliflora biomass catalyst for efficient biodiesel production and environmental impact assessment by Thota S S Bhaskara Rao, Manikandaraja Gnanaprakasam, Rajayokkiam Manimaran, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Utku Kale, Artūras Kilikevičius

“…Abstract The present research focuses on developing an innovative biochar-based heterogeneous catalyst from Prosopis Juliflora biomass waste using response surface methodology and genetic algorithm (GA) to optimize pyrolysis parameters, achieving a 46.31% PJBC yield from 60 mg of biomass at 790 °C for 60 min. …”
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Customer Loyalty Based on Service Quality, Banking Image, and Fairness Mediating Role of Customer Satisfaction by Abdul Fatah Rusydi, Muhtadi Ridwan, Vivin Maharani Ekowati, Achmad Sani Supriyanto, Fuadah Binti Johari

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how customer satisfaction functions as a mediating factor between service quality, banking image, fairness and customer loyalty. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative methods are used in this study. …”
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The antibiotic procurement saga: a long-neglected stewardship target to combat antimicrobial resistance in Pakistan by Shairyar Afzal, Mishal Bajwa, Nabeel Ahmed, Jawaria Jabeen, Mian Shahzeb Haroon, Rana Muhammad Zahid Mushtaq, Zikria Saleem

“…Methods Semi-structured interviews with 24 purposively selected hospital pharmacists from secondary healthcare facilities in Punjab, Pakistan, were conducted utilizing a qualitative case study methodology. Data analysis was conducted using MAXQDA 2024 software, following a thematic analysis technique using a codebook approach to thematic analysis. …”
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Analysis of the Multilevel Impact of Social Network Quality on Personality Dimensions in Purchasing by Maryam Akhavan Kharazian, Sona Shafieirad

“…This study aims to analyze and examine the multilevel impact of social network quality at the community level on the relationship between personality dimensions and impulsive and compulsive buying.   Methodology To achieve the research objective, a model based on individuals’ preferences according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality dimensions is proposed. …”
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ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF CLOUD SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS by Tetiana V. Bondarenko, Nadia M. Stetsenko, Volodymyr P. Stetsenko, Halyna V. Tkachuk

“…Analysis of domain ratings further highlighted the popularity of Sway, Canva, and Prezi, underscoring the pronounced demand for these platforms among users. The evaluation methodology proposed within this study holds potential for application to other cloud services designed for educational content creation. …”
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Cost Effectiveness of Insulin Glargine versus Neutral Protamin Hagedorn Insulin in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Turkey by Ilhan Satman, Hayley Bennett, Candeger Yilmaz, Sazi Imamoglu, Goksun Ayvaz, Abdurrahman Comlekci, Demet Ozkaya, Toros Sahin

“…However, the results may be evaluated using thresholds derived according to methodology proposed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). …”
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Synergistic cryoprotective effects of mannan oligosaccharides and curdlan on the grass carp surimi by Yanxin Lin, Lingzhi Zhang, Wanting Tang, Jing Ren, Yijie Mo, Xiao Guo, Lizhong Lin, Yuqin Ding

“…The cryoprotective effects of mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) and curdlan (CU) on the quality of grass carp surimi after freeze-thaw cycles (FTCs) were assessed using the response surface methodology. The optimal contents of MOS (6.79 %, w/w) and CU (0.45 %, w/w) produced minimum thawing losses and the highest gel strength of surimi after five times FTCs. …”
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Interventions that prevent or reduce perinatal loneliness and its proximal determinants: a restricted scoping review by Ruth Naughton-Doe, Rebecca Nowland, Stephanie Tierney, Martin Webber, Anja Wittkowski

“…Methods We conducted a restricted scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology to develop a categorisation of interventions and intervention-mechanisms to reduce perinatal loneliness. …”
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Establishment of wetland conservation networks in response to climate change and anthropogenic activities: A case study from the Liaohe River Basin in Liaoning Province, China by Kexin Chen, Shuxiu Liang, Pifu Cong, Zhaochen Sun

“…This underscores the urgency of implementing conservation measures to mitigate further wetland loss. The methodology proposed for constructing a future wetland conservation network and the identified key ecological sources and ecological corridors can provide opinions and suggestions for wetland resource conservation and rationalised utilization.…”
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Cloud Platform Selection Model in the Framework of Differential Quality Game With Fuzzy Information by Kaiyrbek Makulov, Arkadii A. Chikrii, Valery Lakhno, Bagdat Yagaliyeva, Volodimir Malyukov, Inna Malyukova, Miroslav Lakhno

“…This study proposes a methodology for determining optimal strategies in cloud platform selection using a differential quality game under fuzzy conditions, taking into account their preferences and opportunities to use technologies related to the analysis of user activities, i.e., digital footprints. …”
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Effectiveness of Phytomining of Vanadium (V) and Chromium (Cr) Using Cymbopogon citratus and Portulaca grandiflora in Red Mud with Manure Addition by Fitranto Irwan, Voijant Tangahu Bieby, Yulikasari Andriyan, Mashudi, Sulistyaning Titah Harmin, Najib Rizal Moh., Salsabilla Faiza, Ming Lam Yeng, Wang Yamin, In Hurun, Maryanawati Soesilo Mery

“…The objective of this study is to evaluate the capacity of both plants to engage in phytomining and extract valuable metals from red mud. The methodology employed in this study entails the incorporation of stimulants in the form of manure at concentrations of 0%, 5%, and 10%. …”
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