Comparative analysis of machine learning classifiers and deep learning models for categorization of Knee Osteoarthritis by Deo Arpit, Korde Manish, Khatri Amit, Jain Aman, Kumawat Ashish, Rathore Vineeta

“…In this research work, feature extraction techniques such Global Average Pooling, Min–Max scaling, Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG) along with another technique called Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) applied on Xray dataset. …”
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Bidimensional Increment Entropy for Texture Analysis: Theoretical Validation and Application to Colon Cancer Images by Muqaddas Abid, Muhammad Suzuri Hitam, Rozniza Ali, Hamed Azami, Anne Humeau-Heurtier

“…To further validate our results, we employ a support vector machine model, utilizing multiscale entropy values as feature inputs. A comparative analysis with well-known bidimensional sample entropy (SampEn_2<i>D</i>) and bidimensional dispersion entropy (DispEn_2<i>D</i>) reveals that IncrEn_2<i>D</i> achieves an average classification accuracy surpassing that of other methods. …”
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DualDistill: a dual-guided self-distillation approach for carotid plaque analysis by Xiaoman Zhang, Jiang Xie, Haibing Chen, Haiya Wang

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Health Economic Analysis of Two-Layer Bandage System for Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency by Peter J. Mallow

“…The median duration of the wounds was 42 days, and the median size at the initial visit was 3.5 cm2. The average pain reduction fell by 67% using a visual analog score. …”
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Use of expansion factors to estimate the burden of dengue in Southeast Asia: a systematic analysis. by Eduardo A Undurraga, Yara A Halasa, Donald S Shepard

“…Nevertheless, the results reported here, based on a systematic analysis of the available literature, show general consistency and provide a reasonable empirical basis to adjust for underreporting.…”
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Meta-analysis of probiotic metabolites in the prevention of gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention by Xuyue Jia, Shuangyan Sun, Zhimin Ci

“…The heterogeneity in strains, dosage, and duration and pooled analysis consistently favored probiotic intervention. …”
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Analysis of organic acids in high-temperature Daqu based on UPLC-MS/MS technology by NIE Ye, JIAO Fu, LI Daixin, FANG Cheng, LI Qiaoyu, SUN Shiguang, XIAO Xu, TAN Xue, CHEN Maofei, MOU Mingyue

“…This method had simple pretreatment, short analysis time, high accuracy, and good repeatability, which was suitable for analyzing the contents of 11 organic acids in high-temperature Daqu samples.…”
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A systematic analysis and prediction of the disease burden of ischemic heart disease caused by hyperglycemia by Jianxing Chen, Wenlinng Zeng, Dandan Dai, Yujin Tang, Yangwen Dong, Zilan Zhong, Miao Zhou, Jianhong Ye

“…Materials and Methods Using data from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study, we analyzed deaths and disability‐adjusted life years (DALYs) due to IHD triggered by hyperglycemia, with detailed analysis by region, gender, and age. The age‐period‐cohort model was used to assess the impact of age, cohort, and period on age‐standardized disease rates across different Socio‐Demographic Index (SDI) regions, and decomposition analysis was employed to disentangle the contributions of population, aging, and epidemiological changes. …”
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Cost–benefit analysis of the quarantine policy during the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in Iran by Morteza Tahamipour Zarandi, Kimia Haghbandeh

“…Methods This study has used the cost–benefit analysis method. In the financial evaluation, benefits such as the reduction of fuel costs, gratuitous payments, and the benefit of credits paid to employees have been compared to expenses such as the average cost of corona treatment in the hospital and at home for the population of employees who have contracted the disease. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Treatment of Patients with Refractory Glaucoma of Various Stages by Microimpulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation by I. E. Ioshin, A. I. Tolchinskaya, I. V. Maximov

“…In the advanced stage of the disease, IOP decreased from 26.8 ± 7.8 mm Hg to an average of 17.1 ± 8.1 mm Hg (p &lt; 0.05), and the amount of antihypertensive agents decreased from 2.89 ± 0.74 to 2.4 ± 0.6. in patients with advanced stage, IOP decreased from 29.9 ± 7.8 mm Hg to 21.0 ± 8.3 mm Hg (p &lt; 0.05), and the amount of antihypertensive agents decreased from 3.1 ± 0.4 to 2.8 ± 0.5. …”
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Investigation of Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness and Failure Analysis of AISI-4140 Alloy Steel by Y. S. Upadhyaya, Rutuja Balaji Kottawar, Narahari Suresh Patil, Vishwanath Managuli

“…Scanning electron microscopy analysis of the fractured surfaces allowed for a detailed examination of the fracture features, including crack propagation paths and microstructural characteristics. …”
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Job stress prevalence in Iranian drivers and contributing factors: Systematic review and Meta-analysis by Parvaneh Isfahani, Rasoul Corani Bahador, Somayeh Samani, Mahdieh Poodineh Moghadam, Mohammad Sarani, Mahnaz Afshari

“…Factors contributing to job stress included work shifts (31%) and noise exposure (23%), and working environment (23%). Meta-regression analysis indicated that sample size, average age, and work experience significantly influenced study heterogeneity (P < 0.05). …”
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Free Vibration Analysis of Hydraulic Quick Couplings Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction Characteristics by Yuchao Liu, Fei Ma, Xiaoguang Geng, Songyuan Wang, Zhihong Zhou, Chun Jin

“…Furthermore, the proposed model is validated by experimental pressure signals, showing good agreement, with an average error of 2.7% for the first-order natural frequency. …”
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Predicting Sugarcane Yield Through Temporal Analysis of Satellite Imagery During the Growth Phase by Julio Cezar Souza Vasconcelos, Caio Simplicio Arantes, Eduardo Antonio Speranza, João Francisco Gonçalves Antunes, Luiz Antonio Falaguasta Barbosa, Geraldo Magela de Almeida Cançado

“…This research investigates how to estimate sugarcane (<i>Saccharum officinarum</i> L.) yield at harvest by using an average satellite image time-series collected during the growth phase. …”
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Artificial intelligence and molecular dynamics assisted analysis of wear behavior of high entropy alloys by Ling Qiao, Junya Inoue, Jingchuan Zhu

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Exploring Wage Returns to Korean Language Proficiency Using a Semi-parametric Analysis by Junghyun Baik

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Research progress and trends of insect high-temperature stress: insights from bibliometric analysis by Jiapeng Li, Xianting Wang, Rui Guo, Zikun Li, He Lv, Yiping Wang

“…Furthermore, keyword analysis revealed research focus on molecular responses such as gene expression and heat-shock proteins. …”
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Comparative analysis of immune markers in multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis patients with oral disease by Esra Hassan Abd Ali, Suzan Mohammed Abdul Raheem, Hussain Owaid Muhammed, Alzahraa Jubbar Jassim, Abdullah Jasem

“…Results: Important changes were found in RA and MS patients in terms of their age at onset of disease: RA patients exhibited a higher average age of onset (47.29 years) compared to MS patients (30.56 years), with both conditions showing a female predominance. …”
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The impact of economic growth on public health and well-being: An empirical analysis of Saudi Arabia by Hamid H. Hussien, Nuha Hassan Hagabdulla, Khalda M.Y. Ahmed, Fatima Ibrahim Abdallah Albadwi, Khuloud Nawaf Alotaibi

“…Hypothesis testing confirms statistically significant gender disparities in Ob18 + levels and a national prevalence exceeding the global average. This study addresses a notable gap in the literature by providing obesity-specific time-series analysis within the Saudi context. …”
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Translating in-person care to telehealth: a secondary analysis of GP consultations on musculoskeletal conditions by Yifu Li, Simon Chan, Lawrence Lu, Tim M Jackson, Hania Rahimi-Ardabili, Annie YS Lau

“…Design & setting: This study is a secondary analysis of the Harnessing Resources from the Internet (HaRI) dataset. …”
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