Investigation of statistical methods used in prognostic prediction models for obstetric care: A 10 year‐span cross‐sectional study by Jing Tan, Chunrong Liu, Min Yang, Yiquan Xiong, Shiyao Huang, Yana Qi, Meng Chen, Lehana Thabane, Xinghui Liu, Lin He, Xin Sun

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Understanding the challenges, opportunities, and drivers to addressing health inequalities within local health systems: the UNFAIR case study qualitative project by Lorraine McSweeney, Joanne Lally, Charlotte Parbery-Clark, Kylie Murrell, Richard G. Thomson, Sarah Sowden

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Appropriateness of NHS 111 Wales outcomes—using the Call Prioritisation Streaming System: a RAND/UCLA modified Delphi method by Craig Brown, Conrad Fivaz, Rebecca Malin, Mike Brady, Rhiannon Elizabeth Roynon, Peter Noblett

“…CPSS is a sophisticated Computer Decision Support Software designed to enhance decision-making processes. …”
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Comparison of two benthic assemblage sampling gears for use on intertidal oyster reefs in Louisiana by Finella M. Campanino, Stephanie K. Archer, Jillian C. Tupitza, Cassandra N. Glaspie, Megan K. La Peyre

“…Sampling benthic biodiversity in complex estuarine habitats, such as oyster reefs, is particularly challenging because no one gear type captures entire target assemblages, and differences in gear efficiency on these complex habitats make comparisons across gear types challenging. Methods We investigated how estimates of oyster reef-associated benthic taxa abundance, richness, Pielou’s evenness, and Shannon-Wiener diversity differed across three Crassostrea virginica reefs in Louisiana between suction sampler and substrate tray sampling gears (n = 6), and how gear influenced comparisons across reefs (3 reefs × 6 replicates × 2 gears). …”
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Game research by design in project management and beyond by Maria Freese, Geertje Bekebrede

“…They do this in an engaging way in a safe environment, making them suitable for testing hypotheses and gathering data on choices, decisions, and interactions of people. In addition, serious games provide an environment that allows for mixed methods data collection. …”
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A framework for flood risk zoning and prioritization combining maximum entropy and game theory by Ali Haghizadeh, Reza Fathiganji, Ehsan Sohrabi, Aghdas Lotfi, Leila Ghasemi

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Digital transformation project risks assessment using hybrid picture fuzzy distance measure-based additive ratio assessment method by Pratibha Rani, Arunodaya Raj Mishra, Adel Fahad Alrasheedi, Dragan Pamucar, Dragan Marinkovic

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The Effect of Designing, Implementing and Evaluating the Pre-Internship Test Using the OSCE Method on Self-Efficacy in the Clinical Performance of Nursing Students by Maryam Momeni, Fatemeh Safari Alamuti, Farnoosh Rashvand

“…Clinical education can enhance clinical self-efficacy and facilitate appropriate decision-making in nursing students during clinical situations.Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a pre-internship test via an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) on self-efficacy in clinical performance among nursing students.Methods: This single-group quasi-experimental study with a pre- and post-test design was conducted in three steps: design, implementation, and evaluation of the OSCE pre-internship test for undergraduate nursing students. …”
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Research on Classroom Teaching Quality Evaluation of Chinese International Education in Higher-Education Institutions Based on EDAS Method and Euclidean Distance by Wei Li, Jia Song, Gangling Liu

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Optimizing the Joint Replenishment and Delivery Scheduling Problem under Fuzzy Environment Using Inverse Weight Fuzzy Nonlinear Programming Method by Yu-Rong Zeng, Lin Wang, Xian-Hao Xu, Qing-Liang Fu

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A Generic Modeling Method of Multi-Modal/Multi-Layer Digital Twins for the Remote Monitoring and Intelligent Maintenance of Industrial Equipment by Maolin Yang, Yifan Cao, Siwei Shangguan, Xin Chen, Pingyu Jiang

“…Although much research has been devoted to DT modeling methods, there are still limitations. For example, (1) existing DT modeling methods are usually focused on specific types of equipment rather than being generally applicable to different types of equipment and requirements. (2) Existing DT models usually emphasize working condition monitoring and have relatively limited capability for modeling the operation and maintenance mechanism of the equipment for further decision making. (3) How to integrate artificial intelligence algorithms into DT models still requires further exploration. …”
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“Age independent, but person dependent”: a Swiss interview-based study on the meaning of good parenthood at an advanced parental age by Nathalie Bettina Neeser, Andrea Martani, Veerle Provoost, Guido Pennings, Bernice Simone Elger, Christian De Geyter, Nicolas Vulliemoz, Tenzin Wangmo

“…Instead, we identified three themes representing participants’ views on this topic: (i) the difficulties in defining good parenthood; (ii) the family structure and context as inherent to parenting quality; and (iii) good parents as conscious adapters. …”
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Reference Intervals Determined via VES-MATIC 5 and CUBE 30 Touch with Respect to the Westergren Method by Maria Lorubbio, Daniela Diamanti, Carolina Pieroni, Elena Gialli, Massimiliano Pettinari, Stefania Bassi, Gabriele Gorini, Stefania Carniani, Alessandro Saracini, Paola Meloni, Michela Chiodi, Silvana Gervino, Pietro Pantone, Agostino Ognibene

“…The ESR RIs were established according to CLSI for all three methods. <b>Results</b>: The analysis pointed out significant differences between women and men and age-related increases in ESRs obtained via all three analytical methods. …”
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A comparison of acceptability of contraceptive vaginal rings, pills, and injectables among cisgender women in Kenya and Zimbabwe: protocol for a mixed-methods study [version 1; pee... by Chelsea B. Polis, Irene V. Bruce, Francis O. Obare, Lisa B. Haddad, Cynthia Banda, Petros Isaakidis, Antwanette Heyns, Terrance Kufakunesu, Mercy Kamupira, Farai Machinga, Zachary A. Kwena, Aleck Mapangire, Regina F. Magore, Matheus Mathipa, Mercy Marimirofa, Mary Mudavanhu, Sanyukta Mathur, Prisca Mutero, Tatenda P. Mujuru, Collen Nyatsambo, Betty Njoroge, Leah Omondi, Sarah Okumu, Marlena G. Plagianos, Tevyne Omondi, Samuel Sithole, Greshon Rota, J. Brady Burnett-Zieman, Bruce Variano, George Odwe, Petina Musara, Serah Gitome, Gerald Hangaika, Kuziwa Kuwenyi, Elizabeth A. Bukusi

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A Novel Conjugate Gradient Algorithm for Unconstrained Optimization and Its Application in COVID-19 Data Parameterization by Basim A. Hassan, Ibrahim Sulaiman Mohammed, Alaa Luqman Ibrahim, Faisal Falah Aiwa

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New Dimensions in the Study of Outsourcing Logistics Services: The Role of Digitalization in Enhancing Efficiency by Péter Tamás

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Comparative analysis of the performance of the large language models ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4 and Open AI-o1 in the field of Programmed Cell Death in myeloma by Wu Kun, Tao Bo, Li Yuntao, Cheng Shenju, Li Yanhong, Luo Shan, Zeng Yun, Nie Bo, Shi Mingxia

“…Abs Objective This study aimed to compare the performance of three large language models (LLMs)—ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Open AI-o1—in addressing clinical questions related to Programmed Cell Death in multiple myeloma. …”
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Classifying AI-Powered prediction models for disability progression using the Tamir-Based complex fuzzy Aczel–Alsina WASPAS method by Jabbar Ahmmad, Meraj Ali Khan, Ibrahim Aldayel, Tahir Mahmood

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Health inequalities in Slovakia assessed by the Health Index: Unveiling regional disparities and their impact on the population by Katarína Vilinová, Kristína Bullová

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Too close for cycling comfort? Social and physical contributors to subjective cycling safety in the context of overtaking: Results from a mixed-methods study combining data from Op... by Jennifer Bosen, Annika Herberg, Carmella Pfaffenbach, Carmen Leicht-Scholten

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