PROACTIVE APPROACH IN TAX RISK MANAGEMENT: DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES TO IDENTIFY HIGH-RISK TAXPAYERS by Funda KARAKOYUN

“…There is a transition from labour-intensive traditional methods to the use of technology-intensive systems to identify risky taxpayers in tax audits. …”
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Preterm oral feeding scale to assist in deciding initial oral feeding of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units by Yu-Jung Chang, Grace Hao, Anpin Ni, Thomas Layton, Jing-Yang Huang, Shun-Fa Yang, Shiuan-Chih Chen

“…Scale scores, physician orders, and smooth oral intake of 5 mL of milk were analyzed. Kappa coefficients were examined to determine concordances within the results. …”
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Validation of a handheld electrocardiogram 6 lead recorder to obtain chest lead equivalents: An Africa Heart Rhythm Association study by Thomas A. Slater, PhD, Redemptar Kimeu, MD, Mohamed Jeilan, MD, Kamilu M. Karaye, PhD, Reuben K. Mutagaywa, PhD, Isiaka Alfa, BMBCh, Vincent Y. Shidali, MBBS, Emmanuel Gushi, MBBS, Julius C. Mwita, MD, Omphemetse Mocheko, RN, Lamyaa Allam, PhD, Okechukwu S. Ogah, PhD, Bashir G. Ahmad, MBBS, Ashley Chin, MPhil, Razeen Gopal, MD, Philip Durkin, BSc, Robert Bowes, BSc, Lucy Leese, BSc, Marcus Ngantcha, MSc, Berthold Stegemann, PhD, Muzahir H. Tayebjee, MD

“…Hypertension was the primary indication for ECG (28%). The coefficient of determination for QT interval in leads V2 and V4 was 0.59 and 0.61, respectively, within the prespecified limit of agreement. …”
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Differential bond energy algorithm for optimal vertical fragmentation of distributed databases by Shikha Mehta, Parul Agarwal, Prakhar Shrivastava, Jharna Barlawala

“…This work focuses on vertical fragmentation design methods. In this paper, a novel differential bond energy (DBE) algorithm is proposed with objective to determine optimal partition point. …”
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Prediction and optimization of electrical resistivity and unconfined compressive strength of cement-treated subgrade soil using I-optimal response surface methodology by Frank Siaw Ackah, Richmond Owusu, Yuanjie Xiao, Joseph Ali

“…The desirability function was employed for multi-objective optimization, determining optimal values for electrical resistivity and unconfined compressive strength. …”
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Control strategies in the spatial population dynamics of Aedes aegypti vector using sterile mosquitoes and insecticides by Carmen Alicia Ramírez Bernate, Héctor Jairo Martínez Romero, Diana Marcela Erazo Borja

“…We simulate different control scenarios using appropriate numerical methods, test combinations of these techniques, and determine the efficiency of each strategy according to the overall reduction in the number of fertilized females due to the applied technique. …”
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Integration of Machine Learning and Wavelet Algorithms for Processing Probing Signals: An Example of Oil Wells by Zukhra Abdiakhmetova, Zhanerke Temirbekova

“…This implementation demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed model, significantly outperforming traditional methods.…”
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Assessing the spatial relationship between mandibular third molars and the inferior alveolar canal using a deep learning-based approach: a proof-of-concept study by Wenjie Lyu, Shang Lou, Jieying Huang, Zelun Huang, Haoran Zheng, Huangan Liao, Yu Qiao, Kexiong OuYang

“…The measurement accuracy of the AI system compared to the gold standard was 0.19 for mean error (ME), 0.18 for mean absolute error (MAE), 0.69 for mean square error (MSE), 0.83 for root mean square error (RMSE), and 0.96 for coefficient of determination (R2) (p < 0.01). Conclusions These results indicate that the proposed AI system is highly accurate and reliable in M3-MC distance measurement and provides a powerful tool for preoperative risk assessment of M3 extraction.…”
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Interpolating turbulent heat fluxes missing from a prairie observation on the Tibetan Plateau using artificial intelligence models by Q. Hou, Z. Gao, Z. Gao, Z. Duan, M. Yu

“…Experimental outcomes revealed that the interpolations from Transformer_CNN surpassed the traditional single artificial intelligence model approaches. The coefficient of determination (<span class="inline-formula"><i>R</i>²</span>) reached 0.95 in the sensible heat flux test set and 0.90 in the latent heat flux test set, thereby confirming the applicability of the Transformer_CNN model for data interpolation of turbulent heat flux on the Tibetan Plateau. …”
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Relation between maxillary sinus pneumatization and the thickness of the mandibular inferior border in panoramic radiographs by Nasim Jafari-pozve, Sayed Hanif EmamJome, Mahshad Saei

“…Four lines were digitally drawn on the radiographs to determine the superior and inferior borders of the sinus on both sides. …”
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Predicting resilience based on the components of spiritual health in the elderly of Urmia city: a coping strategy for the future by Yeganeh Dadashzadeh Sangary, Masoud Janbozorgi, Parsa Javanmard, Selva Mohamadhasanpuor, Jamileh Amirzadeh-Irangh

“…Materials & Methods: In this descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional correlational study, 180 married elderly individuals living in Urmia were selected through cluster sampling. …”
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Rapid Analysis of Heavy Metal Element Adsorption by SCG Based on LIBS Technology by Xie Hairui, You Libing, Fang Xiaodong, Li Leyi, Ding Haokai, Zhou Zhengqi, Zhang Guanyang, Zhang Dongjian

“…Using Cu as the internal standard element, the Cd/Cu intensity ratios from the spectral tests of 16 calibration samples were fitted with the different Cd mass fractions in SCG to obtain a calibration model, with the polynomial fitting determination coefficient (R²) reaching 0.998. Eight adsorption samples were tested, and the calibration model was used to analyze the adsorption capacity of SCG for Cd solutions of different concentrations. …”
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Assessing Discrimination and Acceptance for Lightness and Chroma During Shade Selection: A Comparison of Dental and Non-Dental Professionals by Haruna Konishi, Yuichi Ishida, Takaharu Goto, Tetsuo Ichikawa

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Tooth color is key in determining aesthetic appearance during restorative and prosthodontic treatments. …”
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Simulation Study on the Accuracy of Modified Distributed Beamforming in Phased Array Weather Radars for Various Precipitation Events by Steffy Benny, Swaroop Sahoo, S. Athira, V. Chandrasekar

“…The simulated measurements are then used to estimate the radar variables from DB, which in turn are used to determine accuracy and effectiveness. The modified DB technique radar variables have been found to have error less than 5 dBZ for reflectivity, 1 dB for differential reflectivity and 0.08 for correlation coefficient. …”
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Ability of Side Hop Test to Predict Deficits in Dynamic Balance Control and Isometric Strength of Hip and Ankle Muscles in Recreational Male Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability by Neda Orakifar, Fatemeh varezardi, Razieh Mofateh, maryam Seyedtabib

“…Background:  The side hop test (SHT) is widely used by physiotherapists to assess functional limitations in athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Determining if diminished SHT performance correlates with specific component deficits could enhance the test's clinical value. …”
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Prediction and verification of thin liquid film thickness on salt-deposited copper surface in an atmospheric hygrothermal environment by Rongdie Zhu, Binxia Ma, Hongbin Zhang, Zhihao Qu, Jinyang Zhu

“…In addition, artificial neural networks (ANNs) and support vector machine models were constructed based on machine learning methods for predicting liquid film thickness. Comparative results indicated that the ANN prediction model exhibited higher accuracy, with a model determination coefficient (R2) reaching 0.99. …”
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Spatial interpolation of cropland soil bulk density by increasing soil samples with filled missing values by Aiwen Li, Jinli Cheng, Dan Chen, Wendan Li, Yaruo Mao, Xinyi Chen, Bin Zhao, Wenjiao Shi, Tianxiang Yue, Qiquan Li

“…The RBFNN model, tailored for each sub-watershed, yielded the highest accuracy in filling missing BD, with an increase in coefficient of determination (R 2) by 19.54–37.36% and reductions in mean absolute error (MAE), mean relative error (MRE) and root mean square error (RMSE) by 8.91–14.81%, 9.02–16.22% and 7.71–13.61%, respectively. …”
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Gustatory thresholds and obesity: a comparative study of five main tastes by Hamidreza Khalighi, Hamed Mortazavi, Fahimeh Anbari, Masoumeh Sadat Eftekhari, Nahid Mohammadnia, Homa Mirzaei, Sara Nashibi

“…Abstract Background Obesity is an important public health concern, which has dramatically grown in the last decades. Taste sensation determines food preferences and could contribute to obesity. …”
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Prevalence of Dysfunctional Breathing in Subjects Undergoing Maintenance Dialysis: A Cross-sectional Study by Neha D Bora, Abhishek S Mishra, Preeti S Ganachari, Santosh P Dobhal

“…Aim: To determine the prevalence of dysfunctional breathing (DB) in subjects undergoing maintenance dialysis. …”
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Assessment and analysis of factors influencing suicidal ideation in young adults: a large cohort study using an elastic network logistic regression model by Zixuan Guo, Xiaoli Han, Tiantian Kong, Yan Wu, Yimin Kang, Yanlong Liu, Fan Wang

“…Abstract Objectives This study aims to review and analyze factors associated with suicidal ideation to provide a rationale for subsequent effective interventions. Methods Data from this study were obtained from the Assessing Nocturnal Sleep/Wake Effects on Risk of Suicide (ANSWERS). …”
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