Exploring functional zone-dependent nonlinear associations between objective features and subjective perceptions: A case study in Beijing by Zixuan Wang, Xiang Zhang, Yuchuan Zhou, Yiyi Jiang, Haibin Xu

“…Specifically, we extracted nine objective features and six subjective perceptions from SVIs and modeled their nonlinear associations across different functional zones using 36 XGBoost models combined with SHAP analyses. Model performance was robust, with XGBoost achieving the highest average R2 (0.221) and one of the lowest average RMSE values (0.031) compared to four baseline machine learning models, underscoring its generalizability across perception dimensions and functional zone types. …”
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Main Barriers in Reducing Microbial Load in Raw Vegetables Served on Brazilian School Menus by Sueny Andrade Batista, Emanuele Batistela dos Santos, Gabriel Teles Câmara, Ester Cardoso Paes Rose, Pedro Tourinho Dantas, Raquel Braz Assunção Botelho, Verônica Cortez Ginani

“…The results indicate that 76.5% (<i>n</i> = 13) of hygiene processes were considered unsatisfactory, with an average increase of 5.8 log CFU g⁻¹ (DV = 7.4) in the initial microbial load in 47.1% (<i>n</i> = 8) of the evaluated processes; moreover, 33.3% (<i>n</i> = 6) of the samples exceeded the tolerable limit, with an average value above 1.5 × 10³ CFU/g. …”
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Optimizing Cold Chain Logistics with Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT): A Model for Reducing Operational and Transportation Costs by Hamed Nozari, Maryam Rahmaty, Parvaneh Zeraati Foukolaei, Hossien Movahed, Mahmonir Bayanati

“…So, EPO has achieved the optimal value of the objective function compared to a 70% reduction in the solution time. Further analyses show the effectiveness of EPO in the indicators of average objective function, average RPD error, and solution time. …”
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Analysis of Aftershocks from California and Synthetic Series by Using Visibility Graph Algorithm by Alejandro Muñoz-Diosdado, Ana María Aguilar-Molina, Eric Eduardo Solis-Montufar, José Alberto Zamora-Justo

“…For this purpose, seismic series preceding and following each earthquake were constructed using a windowing method with different overlaps and the slope of the connectivity (<i>k</i>) versus magnitude (<i>M</i>) graph (<i>k-M</i> slope) and the average degree were computed from the mapped complex networks. …”
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The Pattern of Maxillary Cleft Alveolus in Patients from Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hina Afsar, Maryam Gul, Madeeha Gul, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Mr, Nauman Khan

“…The t-test and ANOVA analyses revealed statistically significant variations in average ages between unilateral and bilateral cleft types, albeit clinically negligible. …”
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The impact of bariatric surgery on gut microbiota: a bibliometric analysis of research trends and scientific contributions by Shuaichang Gong, Xiabiao Zhang, Xiabiao Zhang, Xiaoliang Chen, Ping Wan, Longfei Zhou, Jun Zhang

“…The United States leads in both the number of publications and average citations per article. The University of São Paulo is the most active institution, whereas the University of Copenhagen has the highest average citation count. …”
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Registered Nurses’ Characteristics and Their Levels of Compassion Competence and Satisfaction: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Jacqueline Galica, Stephanie Saunders, Chiamaka Madu, Ziwei Pan, Hok Kan Ling, Jennifer Waite, Denise Neumann-Fuhr, Erna Snelgrove-Clarke

“…Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analyses were used to address study objectives. Results One hundred eighty-one registered nurses participated. …”
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Application of Causal Forest Model to Examine Treatment Effect Heterogeneity in Substance Use Disorder Psychosocial Treatments by Ryoko Susukida, Masoumeh Amin‐Esmaeili, Elena Badillo‐Goicoechea, Trang Q. Nguyen, Elizabeth A. Stuart, Michael Rosenblum, Kelly E. Dunn, Ramin Mojtabai

“…Using causal forests, we estimated the conditional average treatment effect (CATE) on drug abstinence. …”
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Repeatability of Perimacular Ganglion Cell Complex Analysis with Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Dorothy S. K. Ng, Preeti Gupta, Yih Chung Tham, Chye Fong Peck, Tien Yin Wong, Mohammad Kamran Ikram, Carol Y. Cheung

“…The overall average ganglion cell complex and macular average ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer thicknesses were strongly correlated (r=0.83, P<0.001).  …”
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Personalized Predictions for Changes in Knee Pain Among Patients With Osteoarthritis Participating in Supervised Exercise and Education: Prognostic Model Study by Mahdie Rafiei, Supratim Das, Mohammad Bakhtiari, Ewa Maria Roos, Søren T Skou, Dorte T Grønne, Jan Baumbach, Linda Baumbach

“…We trained random forest regression models and compared the rate of true predictions of our models with those using average values. In supplementary analyses, we additionally considered recently added variables to the GLA:D registry. …”
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Surgical Anatomy of the Lateral Thoracic Artery and Its Perforators: A Computed Tomographic Angiography and Cadaveric Dissection Study by Sittichoke Taweepraditpol, Prapasara Prapassorn, Min Yongsuvimol, Boonyaporn Kotistienkul, Parkpoom Piyaman, Jitladda Wasinrat, Apirag Chuangsuwanich

“…Results: Average LTA parameters for thoracic CTAs were 89.6 millimeters in length from origin and 2.1 millimeters in diameter, while cadavers were 117.0 millimeters in length and 2.3 millimeters in diameter. …”
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The trends of lung cancer burden in BRICS from 1990 to 2021 and its projection to 2035 by Yifan Wang, Jingwen Zhu, Shaoqiang Wang, Jihong Zhou

“…Trends in lung cancer burden from 1990-2021 were analyzed using Joinpoint 4.9.1.0, and Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) analyses were performed using R4.4.1 to project the disease burden of lung cancer from 2021-2035.ResultsAAPC(average annual percentage change) and EAPC(estimated average percentage change) of ASIR(age-standardized incidence), ASPR(age-standardized prevalence), ASMR(age-standardized mortality), and ASDR(age-standardized disability-adjusted life year) for lung cancer in Brazil, Russia, and Ethiopia 1990-2021 were less than 0. …”
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Analysis of the correlation between core competencies of pediatric nurses and occupational benefit perception and its influencing factors by Huihui Zhang, Jianxin Wang, Chunhui Li, Xinyu Liu, Qianmei Xiang

“…Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were employed to examine relationships and influencing factors.ResultsThe total score of career benefits perception for the 128 pediatric nurse specialists was 117.72 ± 12.34, and the total score of core competencies was 132.23 ± 18.96, both of which were above-average. …”
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Evaluation of Anterior Chamber Volume in Cataract Patients with Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography by Wenwen He, Xiangjia Zhu, Don Wolff, Zhennan Zhao, Xinghuai Sun, Yi Lu

“…Results. The average ACV was 139.80 ± 38.21 mm3 (range 59.41 to 254.09 mm3). …”
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Temporal trends in mortality due to coronary heart disease in Germany from 1998 to 2023 by Henriette Steppuhn, Jens Baumert, Viktoria Rücker, Kai Günther, Annelene Wengler, Fabian Tetzlaff, Hannelore Neuhauser

“…Annual percentage changes (APC) and average annual percentage changes (AAPC) were estimated using joinpoint regression analysis. …”
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Measuring Digital Health Literacy in Older Adults: Development and Validation Study by SungMin Kim, Choonghee Park, Sunghyeon Park, Dai-Jin Kim, Ye-Seul Bae, Jae-Heon Kang, Ji-Won Chun

“…High convergent validity (average variance extracted>0.5) and reliability (composite reliability>0.7) were observed within each factor. …”
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Occupational stress and social support among nurses by Beata Dziedzic, Karolina Łodziana, Miłosz Marcysiak, Tomasz Kryczka

“…Support level was assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).ResultsThe average stress level on the PSWP scale was 18.45 ± 5.89, while the average general support score on the MSPSS scale was 63.18 ± 14.78, with the highest support reported from family (21.35 ± 5.3). …”
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Mortality rate of lip, oral cavity and pharynx malignant tumors in Serbia within a period 1991-2009 by Ilić Milena, Radević Svetlana, Stefanović Vladimir, Ćirković Tatjana, Zurovac Tamara, Savić Borivoje, Kovačević Vladan

“…Linear trend and regression analyses were used to analyze rate trends in mortality. …”
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An Automated Algorithm for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Detection Using a Wireless Abdomen-Worn Sensor by Thi Hang Dang, Seong-mun Kim, Min-seong Choi, Sung-nam Hwan, Hyung-ki Min, Franklin Bien

“…ST demonstrated a correlation of 0.9 with an average time difference of 7.5 min, while AHI showed a correlation of 0.95 with an average AHI difference of 3. …”
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Post-operative pain management in elders by Ashley L. Titan, Behzad Naderalvojoud, Paola Suarez, Jean Coquet, Ioana Baiu, Tina Hernandez-Boussard, Catherine Curtin

“…Our sample population consists of 43,282 (9 %) females, with an average age of 50.02 (SD = 12.20), and 417,371 (91 %) males, with an average age of 61.91 (SD = 12.29). …”
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