Step-by-step causal analysis of EHRs to ground decision-making. by Matthieu Doutreligne, Tristan Struja, Judith Abecassis, Claire Morgand, Leo Anthony Celi, Gaël Varoquaux

“…Our step-by-step analytic framework helps avoiding many pitfalls of applying machine learning to EHR data, building models that avoid shortcuts and extract the best decision-making evidence.…”
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Hipnosis como tratamiento del dolor en pacientes con fibromialgia by Maribel Quirós-Ramírez

“…Antes y después del programa, se aplicó el Cuestionario de Dolor de McGill, Escala Analógica Visual, la Escala de Ansiedad de Hamilton y el Inventario de la Depresión de Beck.  Los resultados develan una disminución significativa del dolor, así como un nivel muy bajo de ansiedad y la desaparición total de la depresión que presentaron cinco de las participantes al inicio del programa.…”
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Genetic classification and geochemical evaluation of Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir oils in Dezful Embayment and Abadan Plain, SW Iran by Hossein Saadati, Ali Kadkhodaie, Mehrab Rashidi, Hossein Bahrami, Hashem Sarafdokht, Dmitriy A. Martyushev, Amir Abbass Jahangard

“…The study encompassed oil-source rock correlation through biomarker and stable carbon isotope ratios of Sargelu, Garau, Kazhdumi, and Pabdeh rock extracts to assist in establishing the best relevant source rock. Steranes and hopanes thermal maturity parameters were employed to define early maturity to the peak of oil generation level in the potential source rock. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Students of Sulaimani Regarding Modern Lifestyle and Its Effect on Health by Bushra M. Ali, Saman Mohammed, Shajwan Akram, Saya Salar, Lezan Baxtiar, Lawen Ismail, Shad Nawzad

“…Chi square was used to get the association P value equal and less than (0.05) regarded statistically significant. …”
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ICT Usage and Implementation of Competence-Based Curriculum in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Mugabe, Samuel

“…The study recommended that schools need to have adequate and up-to-date ICT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and connectivity; Teachers need to be trained in how to effectively integrate ICT into their teaching practices; Encourage collaboration and sharing of best practices; ICT should be integrated into all subject areas, not just in computer studies or ICT classes; Schools should regularly evaluate the impact of ICT integration on student learning outcomes and Schools need to provide ongoing support to teachers and students to ensure that they are able to use technology effectively. …”
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In vitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Bidens pilosa, Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave Extracts against HIV/AIDS Patients’ Oral Bacteria in South-Western Uganda by Joseph Obiezu, Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad, Ntale, Steve, Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera, Agwu, Julius, Kihdze Tanayen, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Okonkwo, Chukwudi Onyeka, Anthonia, Shodunke, Ambrose, Amamchukwu Akunne, Onokiojare, Ephraim Dafiewhare, Jennifer, Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick, Byarugaba

“…These tested medicinal plants’ extracts and ceftriaxone had significant activity against oral bacteria with ACA having the best activity when compared with the control. However, the plants’ extracts were resisted by some of the bacteria. …”
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Naads and Poverty Reduction in Kabale District by Matthew, Jimtexkuule

“…Results showed that most of the households had married household heads in the age bracket 25-54 years and less than half of household’s members had not attained formal education. …”
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Anxiety, Anger and Depression Amongst Low-Income Earners in Southwestern Uganda During the COVID-19 Total Lockdown by Archibong, Victor, Usman, Ibe Michael, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Osamudiamwen, Eric Aigbogun Jr., Josiah, Ifie, Monima, Ann Lemuel, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Chekwech, Gaudencia, Terkimbi, Swase Dominic, Owoisinke, Okon, Mbiydzenyuy, Ngala Elvis, Adeoye, Azeez, Aruwa, oshua Ojodale, Afodun, Adam Moyosore, Odoma, Saidi, Ssempijja, Fred, Ayikobua, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayuba, John Tabakwot, Nankya, Viola, Onongha, Comfort, Sussan, Henry, Matama, Kevin, Yusuf, Helen, Nalugo, Halima, MacLeod, Ewan, Welburn, Susan Christina

“…Modified generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7), Spielberger’s State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) tools as appropriate were used to assess anxiety, anger, and depression respectively among our respondents. …”
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Nomograms based on ratio indexes to predict severity and prognosis in immune checkpoint inhibitors-related myocarditis: a retrospective analysis by Zhenli Li, Tiezhu Yao, Guang Liu, Zhengkun Guan, Jing Liu, Ling Guo, Jingtao Ma

“…Lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio(LAR) combined with the change rate from baseline to onset of LAR( $$\triangle$$ ▵ LAR) which performed best to diagnose the severe ICI-M was identified to establish the nomogram-based model. …”
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The use of radar-optical remote sensing data and geographic information system–analytical hierarchy process–multicriteria decision analysis techniques for revealing groundwater rec... by Wang Yuxia, Han Yanzhong, Guo Yujiao, Wang Jingwei, Wang Nana, Abdelkareem Mohamed

“…The study aims to delineate and predict the best areas of groundwater prospection and abstraction by implementing the analytical hierarchy process-geographic information system (GIS) techniques in a rough terrain that occupies ∼70% of fractured hard rocks including ∼34% of the basaltic flow sheet of Wadi Marawani, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Extraction of Saponins from Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge Leaves Using Deep Eutectic Solvents and Their Inhibitory Activity against Postharvest Pathogenic Fungi by Xue LI, Xinyu CHU, Erzheng SU, Jiahong WANG

“…Among the pathogenic fungi studied, the spore germination of Rhizopus oryzae was inhibited with the best effect, the inhibition rate reached 78.76%±2.56%, and XLs saponin inhibited the growth of the fungus by suppressing the antioxidant enzyme activity. …”
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Lithuanian bibliophiles in the XVIII century by Levas Vladimirovas

“…Some of the bibliophiles were educated in the best European universities and took a genuine interest in cultural activities as well as books. …”
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The INFLUENCE 3.0 model: Updated predictions of locoregional recurrence and contralateral breast cancer, now also suitable for patients treated with neoadjuvant systemic therapy by M.C. Van Maaren, T.A. Hueting, D.J.P. van Uden, M. van Hezewijk, L. de Munck, M.A.M. Mureau, P.A. Seegers, Q.J.M. Voorham, M.K. Schmidt, G.S. Sonke, C.G.M. Groothuis-Oudshoorn, S. Siesling

“…For NST patients, the RSF model performed best (AUCs 0.77 (95%CI:0.76–0.78) and 0.73 (95%CI:0.69–0.76) for LRR and CBC, respectively). …”
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Spatiotemporal Assessment of PM2.5 Exposure of a High-risk Occupational Group in a Southeast Asian Megacity by Jarl Tynan Collado, Jose Gabriel Abalos, Imee de los Reyes, Melliza T. Cruz, Gabrielle Frances Leung, Katrina Abenojar, Carlos Rosauro Manalo, Bernell Go, Christine L. Chan, Charlotte Kendra Gotangco Gonzales, James Bernard B. Simpas, Emma E. Porio, John Q. Wong, Shih-Chun Candice Lung, Maria Obiminda L. Cambaliza

“…Multiple linear regression (MLR) analysis revealed that the area by the shopping mall had the highest contribution (β = 52 µg m−3) to PUJ driver exposure. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first in the country to perform a detailed characterization of the exposure of a high-risk occupational group to PM2.5. …”
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Perception of phage therapy and research across selected professional and social groups in Poland by Maciej Żaczek, Marcin W. Zieliński, Andrzej Górski, Andrzej Górski, Andrzej Górski, Beata Weber-Dąbrowska, Ryszard Międzybrodzki, Ryszard Międzybrodzki, Ryszard Międzybrodzki

“…., patients and their relatives, physicians and anyone who could potentially become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. To the best of our knowledge, with 1,098 collected questionnaires, this article constitutes the first large-scale analysis on phage therapy perceptions, interest and knowledge among ordinary people in a country with a long, internationally recognized, tradition of treating patients with phages. …”
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Simulation and experimental study on olive drop injury by Weike Lan, Haotian Mu, Di Xin, Shijia Pan, Yuncai Yan, Wen Gao, Zijie Niu, Dongyan Zhang, Jun Zhang, Yongjie Cui

“…When the damage volume was less than 2.75 mm3, the finite element simulation results showed that the damage volume under this optimal parameter was less than 2.59 mm3, with an error of 6.2%. …”
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Sorghum yield prediction based on remote sensing and machine learning in conflict affected South Sudan by John Karongo, Joseph Ivivi Mwaniki, John Ndiritu, Victor Mokaya

“…DT and XGboost both had an accuracy close to 80% and less prediction error. Predicting 2021 sorghum yield, XGboost, DT and RF models yielded best combination of metrics with good accuracy. …”
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An assessment of South African policy and strategic framework for the development of a sufficient, equitably distributed and well-performing health workforce for the implementation... by S V Mokoena, P Naidoo

“…Performance and productivity challenges may best be addressed by meaningful engagements and collaboration with the private for-profit, voluntary and independent sectors. …”
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A sarcopenia prediction model based on the calf maximum muscle circumference measured by ultrasound by An Wei, Yan Zou, Zhen-Hua Tang, Feng Guo, Yan Zhou

“…The prediction model was established and simplified to Logistic P = -4.5 + 1.4 × age + 1.3 × ALB + 1.6 × BR MT + 3.7 × CMMC + 1.8 × Glh MT, and the best cut-off value of the model was 0.485. The sensitivity, specificity, and AUC of the model were 0.884 (0.807–0.962), 0.837 (0.762–0.911), and 0.927 (0.890–0.963), respectively. …”
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INFLUENCE OF INTEGRATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (IFMIS) ON THE PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN NIGERIA by Salaudeen Ibrahim, Abdul-Hakeem Shuaib, Muhammed Basiru Mustapha, Benuh Adama Idris, Tunde Saka Abdulsalam

“…Despite the formidable regulatory and institutional frameworks put in place to strengthen public sector finance management in Nigeria, the domain continues to struggle with huge financial management infractions that are not in tune with the norms as well as international best practices thereby resulting to performance failure. …”
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