Comparative analysis of machine learning models for malaria detection using validated synthetic data: a cost-sensitive approach with clinical domain knowledge integration by Gudi V. Chandra Sekhar, Chekol Alemu

“…The systematic validation framework and cost-sensitive optimization provide practical guidance for clinical implementation. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of febuxostat and allopurinol in chronic kidney disease stage 3–5 patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia: a network meta-analysis by Jiaojiao Chen, Yanyun Zhang, Yinglin Wang, Lu Chen

“…Objective This study evaluates and compares the effectiveness and safety of febuxostat and allopurinol in chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3–5 patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia using a network meta-analysis.Methods A systematic review and network meta-analysis were conducted, adhering to PRISMA-NMA guidelines. …”
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Numerical Study on Continuous-Bending-Under-Tension of 3rd Generation Steel by João F. A. Pereira, Pedro A. Prates, Marilena C. Butuc, Gabriela Vincze

“…The reference material used is the USS CR980XG3™ AHSS, a third-generation, high-strength, high-elongation steel grade with retained austenite (980T/600Y). …”
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BIOBANKS ARE AN ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR TRANSPLANTATION. HISTORY, CURRENT STATE, PERSPECTIVES by O. N. Reznik, D. O. Kuzmin, A. E. Skvortsov, A. O. Reznik

“…There are biobanks of different types and purposes. In this article a systematic review is given covering historical reference, term definition, and classifi cation variants. …”
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N-Bipolar Soft Expert Sets and Their Applications in Robust Multi-Attribute Group Decision-Making by Sagvan Y. Musa, Amlak I. Alajlan, Baravan A. Asaad, Zanyar A. Ameen

“…An algorithm is proposed to streamline the DM process, enabling systematic and transparent identification of optimal alternatives. …”
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Community healthcare workers’ satisfaction with ward-based outreach team services in Tshwane district, South Africa by J. V. Ndimande, G. A. Ogunbanjo, S. N. Nyalunga, A. Masango-Makgobela, T. Bongongo

“…For CHWs to function optimally, satisfaction in their duties is paramount to promote quality healthcare. …”
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Organic pollutant degradation via novel ZnCo2O4-embedded grafted waste polystyrene foam as heterogeneous catalysts for PMS activation by Asmaa A. Roshdy, Elsayed A. Elsharaky, Ahmed H. Elged, Abdelrahman M. Rabie

“…The synthesized polymers were employed for poroxymonosulfate activation (PMS) in the catalytic removal of methylene blue (MB) from wastewater streams. Through systematic experimentation, we compared three different loadings of m-WZC composites (m-WZC10, m-WZC15, and m-WZC30) by optimizing key degradation parameters, including PMS dose, pH, temperature, initial MB concentration, and the effect of ions. …”
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Development of a Soft Tissue Knee Clinical Decision-Making Tool for Patients Presenting to Primary Point-of-Care Providers in Alberta, Canada by Breda H. F. Eubank, Tim Takahashi, Ryan Shields, Jason Martyn, Rachel Xurong Zhao, Sebastian W. Lackey, Mel Slomp, Jason R. Werle, Jill Robert, Catherine Hui

“…Forty-five expert panelists were purposively chosen to represent stakeholder groups, various expertise, and each of Alberta Health Services’ 5 geographical health regions. A systematic rapid review and modified Delphi approach were executed with the intention of developing standardized clinical decision-making processes for acute knee injuries, atraumatic/overuse conditions, knee arthritis, and degenerative meniscus. …”
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Compositional modeling of solution gas–oil ratio (Rs): a comparative study of tree-based models, neural networks, and equations of state by Aydin Larestani, Sara Sahebalzamani, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh, Ali Naseri

“…The robustness of the ET models was validated across various temperature ranges, with detailed trend analysis confirming their ability to accurately capture the physical relationship between Rs and pressure. A relevancy factor analysis quantified the influence of each input parameter on model outputs, whereas the Leverage technique identified outliers and defined the parameter ranges for optimal algorithm performance. …”
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Analyzing New Quality Productive Forces in New Energy Vehicle Companies Based on a New Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Model by Guozhen Hua, Fanlong Zeng, Huaping Sun

“…Assessing the new quality productive forces (NQPF) of new energy vehicle (NEV) companies is crucial for promoting the sustainable development of the NEV industry. This paper systematically evaluated and analyzed the NQPF of Chinese listed NEV companies from 2018 to 2022 using a novel multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) model. …”
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Effect of dexamethasone on rebound pain and analgesic effects after upper limb surgery under brachial plexus block: a meta-analysis by Chengyu Qian, Xiaojing Wei, Jixiao Zhang, Yutong Zhao, Shukai Li, Zhixue Wang

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Analyzing the practice of medical humanistic care based on a social learning model: mapping the trajectory of the learning dynamic process from the learner’s perspective by Bilu Gu, Yiming Lv, Jiyu Zhu, Xiaoling Sun, Xiaoling Sun, Kun Li

“…The study finds that there is a “black box” phenomenon in which the theory of humanistic care is clear but the practice of humanistic care is confusing in the cognitive dimension, and in the environmental dimension, there are systematic limitations in the traditional biomedical model. …”
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Development of a Predictive Model for the Biological Activity of Food and Microbial Metabolites Toward Estrogen Receptor Alpha (ERα) Using Machine Learning by Maksim Kuznetsov, Olga Chernyavskaya, Mikhail Kutuzov, Daria Vilkova, Olga Novichenko, Alla Stolyarova, Dmitry Mashin, Igor Nikitin

“…In this study, we evaluated a suite of 27 machine learning models and, following systematic optimization and rigorous performance comparison, identified linear discriminant analysis (LDA) as the most effective predictive approach. …”
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Editors’ Choice—Can Hydrocarbon-Based MEAs Close the Performance Gap to State-of-the-Art Perfluorosulfonic Acid-Based MEAs for PEM Fuel Cells? by Konstantin A. Weber, Carla S. Harzer, Elias Bindl, Kilian Stengl, Hubert A. Gasteiger

“…However, in this work, we introduce a wet hot-pressing method that yields high-performance HC-based MEAs, demonstrated by a systematic comparison of various MEA configurations with electrodes and/or the membrane based on either PFSA or HC ionomers. …”
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Nutritional and Metabolic Status Control and Nutritional Support in Patients with Pancreatic Sepsis (Review) by A. V. Zhukov, A. I. Gritsan, K. Y. Belyaev, I. P. Belyaeva

“…The refeeding syndrome that occurs at initiation of NS was characterized as a life-threatening condition.Conclusion. NS, based on adequate assessment of disorders and control of the nutritional and metabolic status is an integral component of intensive care in PS patients. …”
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The Impact of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Muscle Health, Physical Performance, and Sarcopenia Prevention – A Review of Studies by Jakub Tomasz Wawrzyńców, Weronika Cyrkler, Jakub Robak, Stanisław Telega, Paweł Bollin, Urszula Szymczak, Wojciech Wiesław Lachór, Monika Barbara Solarz, Julia Piekarska, Justyna Maria Solarz

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Assessing Human Factors in Virtual Reality Environments for Industry 5.0: A Comprehensive Review of Factors, Metrics, Techniques, and Future Opportunities by Oscar Escallada, Ganix Lasa, Maitane Mazmela, Ainhoa Apraiz, Nagore Osa, Hien Nguyen Ngoc

“…Based on the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this study conducts a systematic literature review, identifying 328 papers from databases. …”
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A Survey-Based Emission Inventory of Greenhouse Gases Released from Rice Production on Consolidated Land in the Red River Delta of Vietnam by Dinh Thi Hai Van, Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, Nguyen Thi Bich Yen

“…Systematic sampling was used in face-to-face interviews with 45 rice farming households in a representative commune of Hai Duong province. …”
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Comprehensive Substantiation of the Impact of Pre-Support Technology on a 50-Year-Old Subway Station During the Construction of Undercrossing Tunnel Lines by Bin Zhang, Shaohui He, Jianfei Ma, Jiaxin He, Yiming Li, Jinlei Zheng

“…The fluctuation range was −1 to 1 mm, ensuring the safety of existing subway operations. Then, a refined finite difference model for the close-fitting undercrossing construction process based on pre-support technology was established, and a series of field and laboratory tests were conducted to obtain calculation parameters. …”
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Laser hair removal for Fitzpatrick skin types III-V: efficacy and safety in Asian skin—a meta-analysis of 10 RCTs by JinHan Lee, SeoWon Kang, Hyungin Cho, Ki Won Lee, Dongkeun Lim, Ingyu Lee

“…A systematic search identified 10 RCTs involving 1,163 participants with Fitzpatrick type III-V skin. …”
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