Forecasting models for leprosy cases: a scoping review protocol by Bruna Oliveira Ascef, Gustavo Laine Araújo de Oliveira, Carmelita Ribeiro Filha Coriolano, Haliton Alves De Oliveira Junior

“…Mathematical models and statistical methodologies could play an important role in decision-making and help maintain the gains in elimination programmes. …”
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Barlow Twins deep neural network for advanced 1D drug–target interaction prediction by Maximilian G. Schuh, Davide Boldini, Annkathrin I. Bohne, Stephan A. Sieber

“…Furthermore, we advance the field by proposing an influence method that elucidates model decision-making, thereby providing deeper insights into molecular interactions and improving the interpretability of drug-target interactions predictions. …”
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Empirical analysis of control models for different converter topologies from a statistical perspective by Hole Shreyas Rajendra

“…The proposed framework gives researchers and Practitioners a unitary decision making high level tool for finding, tailoring and enhancing the performance of control models necessary for improved conversion efficiency, increased scalability and cost effectiveness in the deployment.…”
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Interpersonal Coordination between Female Soccer Players: Leader-Follower Roles within a Collision-Avoidance Task by Courtney A Fernandes, Grant E Norte, Sarah M Schwab, Alli Gokeler, Amanda Murray, David M Bazett-Jones, David A Sherman

“…# Background/Purpose Return to sport decision-making may be improved by assessing an athlete's ability to coordinate movement with opponents in sport. …”
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How do electronic risk assessment tools affect the communication and understanding of diagnostic uncertainty in the primary care consultation? A systematic review and thematic synt... by Sarah Gerard Dean, Joshua Feyi-Waboso, Mark Tarrant, Raff Calitri, Elizabeth Shephard, Alex Burns, Brian Donnelly

“…Objectives To conduct a systematic review and synthesise qualitative research of electronic risk assessment tools (eRATs) in primary care, examining how they affect the communication and understanding of diagnostic risk and uncertainty. eRATs are computer-based algorithms designed to help clinicians avoid missing important diagnoses, pick up possible symptoms early and facilitate shared decision-making.Design Systematic search, using predefined criteria of the published literature and synthesis of the qualitative data, using Thematic Synthesis. …”
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GENOTYPIC DIVERSITY OF DENGUE VIRUS IN AEDES MOSQUITOES COLLECTED FROM DENGUE HOTSPOT AREAS IN KUALA LUMPUR AND SELANGOR, MALAYSIA by Wan Najdah Wan Mohamad Ali, Zurainee Mohamed Nor, Rafidah Ali, Rohani Ahmad, Yvonne Ai-Lian Lim

“…This information assists the stakeholders by strengthening dengue genotyping surveillance and providing a solid evidence base for decision making regarding dengue management initiatives. …”
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Deep Reinforcemnet Learning for Robust Beamforming in Integrated Sensing, Communication and Power Transmission Systems by Chenfei Xie, Yue Xiu, Songjie Yang, Qilong Miao, Lu Chen, Yong Gao, Zhongpei Zhang

“…Deep reinforcement learning (DRL), a machine learning technique where an agent learns by interacting with its environment, offers a promising approach that can dynamically optimize system performance through adaptive decision-making strategies. In this paper, we propose a DRL-based ISCPT framework, which effectively manages complex environmental states and continuously adjusts variables related to sensing, communication, and energy harvesting to enhance overall system efficiency and reliability. …”
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Measuring effective indicators for waste disposal in order to assess the sustainable environment: application of fuzzy approach by Mohammad Hossein Kabgani

“…The decisive parameters are environmental, economic, and social, some of them conflicting, making landfill site selection a tedious and complex process. Multi Attribute Decision Making (MADM) approaches are found to be very effective for ranking several potential locations and, hence, selecting the best among them based on the identified attributes. …”
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Understanding recruitment to a perioperative randomised controlled trial: protocol for a mixed-methods substudy nested within a feasibility trial of octreotide infusion during live... by Duncan Wagstaff, S Ramani Moonesinghe, Jez Fabes, Michael Spiro, Edgar Brodkin, Ee-Neng Loh, Vivienne Hannon

“…This will involve audiorecording of recruitment consultations and a follow-up semistructured interview to explore patients’ perception of their decision-making regarding recruitment. Semistructured interviews will also be conducted with the recruitment team to establish their views about the trial, barriers to recruitment and ways to overcome them. …”
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Strengthening National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups: Twelve Years of Progress (2012–2023) by Louise Henaff, Laure Dumolard, Vinod Bura, Gerald Etapelong Sume, Sidy Ndiaye, Jennifer Sanwogou, Heeyoun Cho, Joachim Hombach, Christoph A. Steffen

“…Introduction: Well-functioning National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) are valuable contributors to decision-making processes in the complex immunization policy arena. …”
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Patient Perspectives on Evolving Diverticulitis Treatment: An Assessment of Patient Willingness to Enroll in a Randomized Controlled Trial by Annie Altman-Merino, MD, Kemberlee Bonnet, MA, David Schlundt, PhD, Jesse Wrenn, MD, PhD, Wesley H. Self, MD, MPH, Elisa J. Gordon, PhD, MPH, Alexander T. Hawkins, MD, MPH

“…“What my doctor thinks,” followed by “What I have experienced in the past” were the most important decision-making factors. Conclusion:. Patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis maintain complex and varying perceptions of antibiotic use. …”
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Analysis of Consumer Preferences at Organic Food Purchase in Romania by Vietoris Vladimír, Kozelová Dagmar, Mellen Martin, Chreneková Marcela, Potclan Janko E., Fikselová Martina, Kopkáš Peter, Horská Elena

“…The decision-making process of consumers buying organic food is affected by several factors. …”
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Evaluation of Secondary Disaster Criteria after Disaster: An Application for Ordu Province by İrem Gaferoğlu, Sude Kaya, Y. Baran Kalemler, Emel Güven, Tamer Eren

“…In the study, it was emphasized that the landslide disaster occurred as a secondary disaster in Ordu province after the natural disaster. Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDF) methods were used in problem solving. …”
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Landfill site selection in hilly terrains: An integrated RS-GIS approach with AHP and VIKOR by Shobhit Chaturvedi, Naimish Bhatt, Vatsal Shah, Keval H. Jodhani, Dhruvesh Patel, Sudhir Kumar Singh

“…This paper presents a novel integrated Geographic Information System-Multi-Criteria Decision Making (GIS-MCDM) framework for evaluating landfill site suitability in Shimla, India, a rapidly urbanizing hill station. …”
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Responsible governance of genomics data and biospecimens in the context of broad consent: experiences of a pioneering access committee in Africa by Kobus Herbst, R Kerr, Daima Bukini, Ahmed Rebai, Akin Abayomi, P Andanda, J Mabuka, R Wamuyu, C Dandara

“…The committee was semi-autonomous in its establishment and had independence in decision-making. The DBAC continually advocates for the responsible use of genomic data and biospecimens that were obtained from African research participants, under broad consent, by primary researchers who no longer have oversight over the future use of these resources.…”
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Hop Distance Symmetry Moderately Reflects Knee Biomechanics Symmetry During Landing But Not For Controlled Propulsions by Stefano Di Paolo, Naoaki Ito, Kayla D. Seymore, Haraldur B. Sigurðsson, Laura Bragonzoni, Stefano Zaffagnini, Lynn Snyder-Mackler, Karin Gravare Silbernagel

“…Poor scores on the hop test battery reflect asymmetrical knee landing biomechanics, emphasizing the importance of continuing to use the hop test battery as part of clinical decision making. # Level of Evidence 3b…”
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Development of a nomogram for predicting early visual acuity outcomes and reoperation rate in patients with open globe injury by Luqian Yang, Shuming Ji, Yan Zhao, Yue Song, Xueni Liu, Hongpei Ji

“…Conclusions Our models showcase significant predictive efficacy in evaluating early VA outcome and reoperation rate, offering valuable insights to ophthalmologists in their clinical decision-making endeavors.…”
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An Interactive Clustering-Based Visualization Tool for Air Quality Data Analysis by Mahsa Ashouri, Frederick Kin Hing Phoa, Chun-Houh Chen, Galit Shmueli

“…., fireworks and traffic regulations, school closures) as well as longer-term decision-making (e.g., transport control stations, fuel permits, old vehicle replacement, fuel type).…”
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Hybrid-Hierarchical Synchronization for Resilient Large-Scale SDN Architectures by Alessandro Pacini, Davide Scano, Andrea Sgambelluri, Luca Valcarenghi, Alessio Giorgetti

“…Parent controller computational resources can be dedicated to cross-domain decision making, exploiting network views provided by its children. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Variability of Extreme Hydroclimatic Events in the Bani River Basin by Fousseini Kouyaté, François Kossi Guédjé, Assane Ndiaye, Orou Moctar Ganni Mampo

“…These results highlight the basin’s vulnerability to climate variability and provide insights into hydroclimatic changes, serving as a basis for informed decision-making and future research.…”
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