The Use of Novel Alginate Capsules in a Monitoring System for <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> in a Cherry Orchard in the Region of La Araucanía, Chile by Marcelo Lizama, Fernando Manuel Alves-Santos, Luis Manuel Navas-Gracia, Daniel Martínez-Cisterna, Cristian Medina, Ramón Rebolledo, Manuel Chacón-Fuentes, Leonardo Bardehle

“…Among the expected results is the availability of a new format of attractive bait for SWD with a better release rate over time, and the information obtained will allow the generation of SWD population curves for the area, which is essential for decision-making. This study will contribute from the perspective of nanomaterials, insect biology, agricultural entomology, and pest monitoring.…”
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A Novel Nomogram for Early Identification of CFS-Like Symptoms in University Students with Infectious Mononucleosis by Deping Sun, Yanan Liang, Fuwei Yang, Lan Liu, Yuqin Yan

“…The identified predictors, including NLR, the NSS, CRP, and MLR, can assist clinicians in evaluating individual risk profiles and inform decision-making processes. This nomogram model advances personalized risk assessment for the development of CFS-like symptoms in IM-affected university students.…”
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Skin Lesion Classification Through Test Time Augmentation and Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Loris Cino, Cosimo Distante, Alessandro Martella, Pier Luigi Mazzeo

“…To improve the interpretability of the models’ decision-making processes, techniques such as t-distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE) and Gradient-weighted Class Activation Mapping (Grad-CAM) are employed. t-SNE is utilized to visualize the high-dimensional latent features of the CNNs in a two-dimensional space, providing insights into how the models group different skin lesion classes. …”
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A Personalised Optimising Level Adaptation (OLA) Difficulty Algorithm for Scenario Simulations in Professional VR Simulators by Marcin Wolański Robert, Karol Jędrasiak

“…Future research could enhance the OLA algorithm’s effectiveness by refining scenario block determination, therefore contributing to improved response times, decision-making and operational efficiency in the emergency services. …”
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Electronic nudge tool technology used in the critical care and peri-anaesthetic setting: a scoping review protocol by Frank Kee, Martin Dempster, Bronagh Blackwood, Lisa McIlmurray, Lynne Lohfeld, Murali Shyamsundar, Charles Gillan, Rachael Hagan

“…Introduction Electronic clinical decision support (eCDS) tools are used to assist clinical decision making. Using computer-generated algorithms with evidence-based rule sets, they alert clinicians to events that require attention. eCDS tools generating alerts using nudge principles present clinicians with evidence-based clinical treatment options to guide clinician behaviour without restricting freedom of choice. …”
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Distribution and clinicopathological characteristics of G-CSF expression in tumor cells and stromal cells in upper tract urothelial carcinoma by Go Kobayashi, Yohei Sekino, Hikaru Nakahara, Kohei Kobatake, Keisuke Goto, Tetsutaro Hayashi, Kazuhiro Sentani, Nobuyuki Hinata

“…Notably, stromal G-CSF expression showed significant prognostic value, even when compared to major clinicopathological factors, suggesting that the evaluation of G-CSF expression may contribute to clinical decision-making in patients with UTUC.…”
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A Dual-Stage Processing Architecture for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Object Detection and Tracking Using Lightweight Onboard and Ground Server Computations by Odysseas Ntousis, Evangelos Makris, Panayiotis Tsanakas, Christos Pavlatos

“…UAVs are widely used for multiple tasks, which in many cases require autonomous processing and decision making. This autonomous function often requires significant computational capabilities that cannot be integrated into the UAV due to weight or cost limitations, making the distribution of the workload and the combination of the results produced necessary. …”
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FINNISH MODEL OF BRIEF PARENT-INFANT PSYCHOTHERAPY ON MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING - A PILOT STUDY by EINO PARTANEN, ANNA SALONEN, MARJO FLYKT, VEERA MALKKI, TOM H. ROSENSTRÖM, SUOMA E. SAARNI

“…Further studies with larger sample size and comparison groups are warranted to support evidence-based decision making in the planning of perinatal mental health services.…”
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General principles of combating corruption in the countries of the Visegrad Four: the experience of the Czech Republic by V. S. Makarenko, O. S. Bakumov

“…The priority areas of combating corruption, determined by the government of the Czech Republic and enshrined in the Anti-corruption agenda, have been considered, including: creation of an independent, efficient, professional, integrated and corruption-resistant state administration; transparency and efficiency of the decision-making process and the legislative process; regulation of the system of free access to information, etc. …”
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Effect of Acupuncture on Cognitive Function of Insomnia Patients Compared with Drugs: A Protocol for Meta-analysis and Systematic Review by Shan Qin, Jing Jiang, Wen-Zhong Wu, Xiao-Qiu Wang, Han-Qing Xi, Qin-Qin Fang, Bin Xu, Cheng-Yong Liu

“…This study is aimed at investigating the effects of acupuncture and drugs on cognitive function in patients with insomnia and evaluating the efficacy and safety of these two interventions, providing strong evidence for clinical decision-making. The study will retrieve eight major databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library. …”
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Advances in Therapy for Urothelial and Non-Urothelial Subtype Histologies of Advanced Bladder Cancer: From Etiology to Current Development by Whi-An Kwon, Ho Kyung Seo, Geehyun Song, Min-Kyung Lee, Weon Seo Park

“…Their accurate histological diagnosis is critical for risk stratification and therapeutic decision-making, as most subtype histologies are associated with poorer outcomes than conventional UC. …”
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A narrative literature review to inform the development of a health threats preparedness framework in Ireland by Louise Marron, James Gilroy, Michelle Williams, Randal Parlour, Máirín Boland, Máirín Boland

“…We used a data extraction tool to collate priority areas reported.ResultsOverarching priorities for health threats preparedness are rapid decision-making, an outcomes-based, and ethical approach. …”
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Development of the US Plans for Post-War Japan during World War II by A. A. Sidorov

“…In conclusion the author provides a general assessment of the strategic decision-making process in the United States during wartime and emphasizes its consistency, thoroughness and flexibility. …”
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Forecasting and modelling the rye market, as a niche grain crop, under conditions of increasing mineral fertiliser costs by Anatolii Dibrova, Viktoriia Baidala, Теtiana Mirzoieva, Ludmila Stepasyuk, Alla Chmil, Larysa Dibrova

“…The research provided a foundation for improving the efficiency of decision-making and implementation of management strategies, contributing to the achievement of national agricultural policy objectives, including ensuring food security. …”
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Feature Selection in Cancer Classification: Utilizing Explainable Artificial Intelligence to Uncover Influential Genes in Machine Learning Models by Matheus Dalmolin, Karolayne S. Azevedo, Luísa C. de Souza, Caroline B. de Farias, Martina Lichtenfels, Marcelo A. C. Fernandes

“…To mitigate these challenges, the SHAP (Shapley Additive Explanations) method was applied to generate a list of features, aiming to understand which characteristics influenced the models’ decision-making processes and, consequently, the prediction results for the five tumor types. …”
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Protocol for a feasibility study evaluating a supported self-management intervention for stroke survivors with aphasia (StarStep study) by Faye Wray, Madeline Cruice, Ian Kellar, Anne Forster

“…Feasibility data will inform decision-making regarding progression to a future definitive cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. …”
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Construction and validation of nomograms to predict central lymph node metastasis in clinical node-negative unilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma by Longqing Hu, Bei Qian, Junlin Zhu, Shuting Gao, Li Mei, Shengnan Ruan, Xincai Qu

“…UPTC patients can use these two nomograms to predict the probability of ipsilateral CLNM and contralateral CLNM separately, enabling risk stratification and aiding in surgical decision-making.…”
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Psychological and Behavioral Insights From Social Media Users: Natural Language Processing–Based Quantitative Study on Mental Well-Being by Xingwei Yang, Guang Li

“…The goal was to enhance intelligent decision-making for detecting depression at the user level. …”
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A game-theoretic approach for analyzing the effects of revenue sharing contracts and consumer surplus on supply chain sustainability under government interventions by Zahra Ghayoumian, Morteza Rasti Barzoki, Mohammad-Ali Eghbali

“…The scientific contribution of this research lies in providing new insights to managers and policymakers to enhance strategic decision-making aimed at improving sustainability and social welfare within green supply chains.…”
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Optimal rainwater harvesting locations for arid and semi-arid regions by using MCDM-based GIS techniques by Waqed H. Hassan, Karrar Mahdi, Zahraa K. Kadhim

“…Themed RWH layers were created using ArcGIS software and the multi-criteria decision-making technique. The Analytic Hierarchy Process determined tier weights based on seven factors. …”
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