Digital breakthrough: will public administration be smart enough in a digital state and how smart are the elite and citizens by L. A. Vasilenko

“…It is shown that these processes are at the beginning of their development today, the underdevelopment of services for public participation in managerial decision-making processes is emphasized, while the results of the digitalization are disputable and contradictory both at the theoretical and practical levels.…”
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The use of the Prospector calculator reduces antibiotic therapy in exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Marcin Paprocki, Szymon Żwirowski, Krzysztof Kuziemski

“…This study was designed to explore the hypothesis that utilization of a novel decision-making tool called Prospector would lead to lower consumption of antibiotics and provide a more rational approach to managing COPD exacerbations versus standard therapy in patients with COPD. …”
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A New Deep Learning-Based Method for Automated Identification of Thoracic Lymph Node Stations in Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS): A Proof-of-Concept Study by Øyvind Ervik, Mia Rødde, Erlend Fagertun Hofstad, Ingrid Tveten, Thomas Langø, Håkon O. Leira, Tore Amundsen, Hanne Sorger

“…In lung cancer staging, precise assessment of lymph node position is crucial for clinical decision-making. This study aimed to demonstrate a new deep learning method to classify thoracic lymph nodes based on their anatomical location using EBUS images. …”
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Designing technologies for life cycle of associated products and waste in process of preparing production of a new automotive component by L. R. Safarova, S. V. Kasyanov, D. T. Safarov

“…Economic calculations are performed for decision-making by the engineering services of the enterprise.…”
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Simulation of Software Development Team Productivity Incorporating Social and Human Factors: A System Dynamics Model by Luz Marcela Restrepo-Tamayo, Gloria Piedad Gasca-Hurtado, Johnny Valencia-Calvo

“…This paper presents a simulation model to support informed decision-making during planning, considering that non-technical factors, specifically social and human factors (SHF), can affect product delivery time. …”
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A Strategy for Bone Conduction Device Adoption: Study of Non-Usage Challenges, Skin-Deep Insights and Patient Satisfaction by Jasmine Van de Kerkhof, Lore Bleyaert, Nicolas Verhaert, Bob Lerut

“…Personalized care, informed decision-making, and rigorous preoperative evaluation are crucial in achieving favorable outcomes. …”
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Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in the Wadi Guir Watershed: Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Management by Messaoudi Badre, Kabiri Lahcen, Ait Lahssaine Ismail, El Hafyani Mohammed, Kadiri Abdelhakim, Essafraoui Badre, Albergel Jean

“…Consequently, a reduction in discharge is projected, from 0.045 Mm³ in 2019 to 0.030 Mm³ in 2060, alongside intensified evaporation.This research highlights the urgent need to develop adaptation strategies and decision-making frameworks tailored to the impacts of climate change to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems.…”
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Experiences of community-dwelling older adults living with multiple chronic conditions: a qualitative study by Sharon Kaasalainen, Jenny Ploeg, Marta Canesi, Kimberly D Fraser, Carrie McAiney, Maureen Markle-Reid, Sinead Dufour, Lisa Garland Baird, Tracey Chambers

“…Such an approach would facilitate improved information-sharing and discussion of care management options between health professionals and their patients, enable older adults with MCC to actively engage in priority-setting and decision-making and may result in improved health and quality of life for older adults with MCC.…”
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Forecasting Foreign Exchange Volatility Using Deep Learning Autoencoder-LSTM Techniques by Gunho Jung, Sun-Yong Choi

“…Because forecasting volatility is an essential task for financial decision-making, this study will enable traders and policymakers to hedge or invest efficiently and make policy decisions based on volatility forecasting.…”
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Investigation of Information Overload in Electronic Health Records: Protocol for Usability Study by Saif Khairat, Jennifer Morelli, Marcella H Boynton, Thomas Bice, Jeffrey A Gold, Shannon S Carson

“…We aim to characterize information overload in the EHR by examining ICU providers’ decision-making and EHR usability. We also surveyed providers on their institution’s EHR to better understand how they rate the system’s task load and usability using the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Task Load Index and Computer System Usability Questionnaire. …”
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Explainable AI-Enhanced Human Activity Recognition for Human–Robot Collaboration in Agriculture by Lefteris Benos, Dimitrios Tsaopoulos, Aristotelis C. Tagarakis, Dimitrios Kateris, Patrizia Busato, Dionysis Bochtis

“…While traditional HAR models often prioritize improving overall classification accuracy, they typically lack transparency in how sensor data contribute to decision-making. To fill this gap, this study integrates explainable artificial intelligence, specifically SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP), thus enhancing the interpretability of the model. …”
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Advanced sleep disorder detection using multi-layered ensemble learning and advanced data balancing techniques by Muhammad Mostafa Monowar, S. M. Nuruzzaman Nobel, Maharin Afroj, Md Abdul Hamid, Md Zia Uddin, Md Mohsin Kabir, M. F. Mridha

“…Ensemble methods like voting and stacking are used to ensure collaborative decision-making across models. Both the original dataset and one modified using the Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) were evaluated to address data imbalance issues. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“…Major factors influencing decision-making on the contraception method were the male partner preferences and lack of knowledge about the role of the primary health care center as information and prescription provider for contraceptives. …”
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Charakter prawny rady społecznej w samodzielnym publicznym zakładzie opieki zdrowotnej by Michał Gornowicz

“…Thus, the control exercised over a particular healthcare entity would be of a real and not fictitious nature, while at the same time improving the decision-making process within the healthcare entity.…”
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Current teaching mode for nursing master's degree education in China (国内护理专业学位硕士研究生教学模式现状) by YAO Qianqian (姚芡芡), LI Run (李润), DENG Shuxia (邓淑霞), OU Min (欧敏), LIANG Min (梁敏)

“…Analysis was made to help selecting appropriate teaching models based on conditions, in order to improve the theoretical basis, clinical practice decision-making ability, innovation ability and other comprehensive strength of nursing students, and cultivate high-quality nursing talents to meet the needs of society. …”
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Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…Objectives This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological and institutional factors, gender roles and power dynamics in shaping the decision-making processes and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab, specifically focusing on women.Design This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews to delve into the narratives and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab.Setting Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Participants 17 participants registered at the PHOTA for kidney or liver donation.Results Interviews with living donors at PHOTA, Lahore, provided qualitative data, which was then systematically coded and analysed to identify recurring themes that explore the underlying social and cultural reasons for the observed gender disparity. …”
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A Pooled Analysis of Growth and Tolerance of Infants Exclusively Fed Partially Hydrolyzed Whey or Intact Protein-Based Infant Formulas by Laura A. Czerkies, Brian D. Kineman, Sarah S. Cohen, Heidi Reichert, Ryan S. Carvalho

“…This difference could help to inform decision-making when choosing an infant formula.…”
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Forecasting insect abundance using time series embedding and machine learning by Gabriel R. Palma, Rodrigo F. Mello, Wesley A.C. Godoy, Eduardo Engel, Douglas Lau, Charles Markham, Rafael A. Moral

“…A possible solution to enhance decision-making is to apply forecasting methods to predict insect abundance. …”
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Enhancing intracranial aneurysm rupture risk prediction with a novel multivariable logistic regression model incorporating high-resolution vessel wall imaging by Zihang Wang, Zihang Wang, Chang Yan, Chang Yan, Wenqing Yuan, Wenqing Yuan, Shuangyan Jiang, Shuangyan Jiang, Yongxiang Jiang, Ting Chen

“…The model revealed strong calibration and good agreement between predicted and observed rupture probabilities.ConclusionThe multivariate model based on HR-VWI, which incorporates aneurysm and parent artery features, provides a more accurate prediction of IA rupture risk than conventional scoring systems, offering a valuable tool for clinical decision-making.…”
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Overcoming barriers and understanding the psychological impact of timely pig euthanasia on Spanish-speaking swine caretakers in the United States by Pablo Lamino, Renzo Ceme Vinces, Nancy F. Acevedo León, Nancy F. Acevedo León, Amy Boren-Alpízar, Marcelo Schmidt, John J. McGlone, Arlene Garcia, Arlene Garcia

“…Cultural background influenced attitudes and decision-making regarding euthanasia.DiscussionThis research underscores the need for mental health support and culturally sensitive training programs for swine caretakers. …”
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