Cost effectiveness analysis of three colorectal cancer screening modalities in Kuwait by Amrizal Muhammad Nur, Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Eleni L. Tolma, Mahmoud Annaka, Rihab Alwotayan, Amani Elbasmi, Walid Q. Alali

“…Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses a significant health challenge in Kuwait, ranking as the second most common cancer with the incidence rate 13.2 cases per 100,000 people in year 2019. This study aims to determine the cost-effectiveness of three colorectal cancer (CRC) screening methods in Kuwait from the perspective of Kuwait’s healthcare providers. …”
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A Novel Two-Stage Deep Learning Model for Network Intrusion Detection: LSTM-AE by Vanlalruata Hnamte, Hong Nhung-Nguyen, Jamal Hussain, Yong Hwa-Kim

“…The constant development of network behavior and the fast growth of attacks need the development of IDS and the evaluation of many datasets produced over time through static and dynamic methods. This kind of research enables the identification of the most efficient algorithm for identifying future cyber-attacks. …”
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Predicting workability and mechanical properties of bentonite plastic concrete using hybrid ensemble learning by Amir Tavana Amlashi, Ali Reza Ghanizadeh, Shadi Firouzranjbar, Hossein Moradi Moghaddam, Mohsen Navazani, Haytham F. Isleem, Samer Dessouky, Mohammad Khishe

“…Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) analysis identified water as the most critical factor influencing slump (+ 0.11) predictions while curing time emerged as the key determinant for TS (+ 0.18) and E (+ 0.12) predictions. …”
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Reconstructing prevalence dynamics of wildlife pathogens from pooled and individual samples by Borremans, Benny, Falvo, Caylee A, Crowley, Daniel E, Hoegh, Andrew, Lloyd-Smith, James O, Peel, Alison J, Restif, Olivier, Ruiz-Aravena, Manuel, Plowright, Raina K

“…If these biases are taken into account, the concentration of a pooled sample can be leveraged to infer the most likely proportion of positive individuals, and thus improve overall prevalence reconstruction, but few methods exist that account for the sample mixing process. …”
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Evaluating the Potential Use of Wearable Fitness Devices as a Measure of Outcomes in Orthopaedics by Jordan Henderson BS, Santiago Logan-Baca BS, Sara Kisiel BS, Fadi Muheidat PhD, David Jaffe MD

“…With the rise of wearable fitness devices and smartphone applications, alternative methods are being explored for a more efficient and objective measurement of outcomes. …”
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Optimization of Spray Drying Conditions for a <i>Capsicum chinense</i> Leaf Extract Rich in Polyphenols Obtained by Ultrasonic Probe/NADES by Kevin Alejandro Avilés-Betanzos, Juan Valerio Cauich-Rodríguez, Manuel Octavio Ramírez-Sucre, Ingrid Mayanin Rodríguez-Buenfil

“…Its leaves, rich in bioactive compounds like polyphenols with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, have been traditionally used in medicinal practices and are gaining interest for health benefits. Efficient green extraction methods, such as natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES), combined with microencapsulation, can improve the stability and application of these compounds in functional foods and nutraceuticals. …”
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Psychological correlates of COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among medical professionals: An exploratory data analysis by Aldo SITIBONDO, Aanuoluwapo AFOLABI, Jamel HAJJI, Abdulmohsen Mohammed Abdullah ALKHULAYFI, Izaddin Ahmad AZIZ, Zane Asher GREEN, Francesca BRUNO, Martina BARBERA, Murat YLDIRIM

“…Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficients were used to analyze the data. Group comparisons of emotional responses were visualized using bar plots. …”
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Metabolic syndrome and its components are associated with lengths of stay in a psychiatric hospital: Results from a Swiss psychiatric cohort and first-episode psychosis patients by Nermine Laaboub, Setareh Ranjbar, Séverine Crettol, Nicolas Ansermot, Frederik Vandenberghe, Carole Grandjean, Marianna Piras, Julien Elowe, Martin Preisig, Armin Von Gunten, Philippe Conus, Chin Bin Eap

“…Cox frailty regression models with time-varying coefficients were used to investigate the association between metabolic disturbances and LOS. …”
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Optimizing breast cancer ultrasound diagnosis: a comparative study of AI model performance and image resolution by Yunqing Yin, Junkui Fang, Wei Zhang, Xinying Shen

“…ObjectivesTo determine the optimal combination of artificial intelligence (AI) models and ultrasound (US) image resolutions for breast cancer diagnosis and evaluate whether this combination surpasses the diagnostic accuracy of senior radiologists.Materials and methodsWe systematically compared lightweight (MobileNet, Xception) and dense neural networks (ResNet50, DenseNet121) using three image resolutions (224 × 224, 320 × 320, 448 × 448 pixels). …”
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Accurate Prediction of Compression Index of Normally Consolidated Soils Using Artificial Neural Networks by Ali Ulvi Uzer

“…Therefore, there is an urgent need for effective methodologies to determine consolidation parameters within a shorter timeframe. …”
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Delivery of Timely Adjuvant Radiation Among Veterans With Head and Neck Cancer by Jasmine Gulati, Anuja Shah, Veranca Shah, Thomas Haupt, Amanda Walsh, Jessica H. Maxwell

“…Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to determine the rate at which veterans with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) received care adhering to National Comprehensive Care Network (NCCN) guidelines for postoperative radiation and to identify factors associated with non‐adherence. …”
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Mirasol PRT system inactivation efficacy evaluated in platelet concentrates by bacteria-contamination model by Jocić Miodrag, Trkuljić Miroljub, Jovičić Dragana, Borovčanin Nemanja, Todorović Milena, Balint Bela

“…Methods. According to the ABO blood groups, PC units (n = 216) were pooled into 54 pools (PC-Ps). …”
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Body image dissatisfaction, depression, and anxiety in adolescents with celiac disease by Buket Daldaban Sarıca, Esra Demirci, Derya Altay, Duran Arslan

“…Therefore, periodic follow-up should be performed to determine body image satisfaction in adolescents with celiac disease and to recognize mood-related symptoms. …”
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Evaluation of Different Anthropometric Indicators for Screening for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Elderly Individuals by Yan Zhang, Bo Li, Nan Liu, Peixi Wang, Jinghua He

“…To explore the anthropometric indicators suitable for screening for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the elderly population. Methods. This cross-sectional study screened subjects over 65 years, who had undergone a physical examination in 2019. …”
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«Lighting price» of cucumber yield in the winter-spring turnover of greenhouses by A. V. Kurepin, A. F. Pershin, V. N. Shevkunov

“…Among the main factors that determine the productivity of vegetable yields in protected ground, the main one is light. …”
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The Role of Environmental-Friendly Factors and Islamic Religiosity in Achieving Sustainable Consumption by Febrina Mahliza, Prita Prasetya, Riska Rosdiana, Putri Dwi Wahyuni

“…However, religiosity alone may not be a determining factor in consumers' eco-friendly purchasing decisions. …”
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Correlates of Overweight in Children and Adolescents Living at Different Altitudes: The Peruvian Health and Optimist Growth Study by Carla Santos, Alcibíades Bustamante, Donald Hedeker, Olga Vasconcelos, Rui Garganta, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, José Maia

“…Methods. 8568 subjects, aged 6–16 y, from the sea level, Amazon, and high-altitude regions were sampled. …”
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Recent Trends in Proxy Model Development for Well Placement Optimization Employing Machine Learning Techniques by Sameer Salasakar, Sabyasachi Prakash, Ganesh Thakur

“…The second class, i.e., a ROM, uses proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) methods to reduce the dimensionality of the problem. …”
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Preoperative identification of low-risk patients for major complications after acute hip fracture surgery in geriatric patients: an observational cohort study by Eveline de Haan, Anna de Ronde, Louis de Jong, Veronique. A. J. I. M. van Rijckevorsel, DHFR, Gert R. Roukema

“…This study aims to identify the patients’ characteristics associated with a reduced risk of major complications following acute hip fracture surgery in elderly patients. Patients and methods A prospective hip fracture database was used to obtain data for this observational cohort study. …”
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Reserve antibiotics: overcoming limitations of evidence generated from regulatory approval trials by Lorenzo Moja, Mohamed Abbas, Marlieke EA de Kraker, Veronica Zanichelli, Loice Achieng Ombajo, Mike Sharland, Benedikt Huttner

“…Substantial failures occur in generating evidence to guide routine clinical use: preapproval studies lack representativeness, select outcomes and comparators to chase statistical significance, and often avoid using prespecified analytical methods. Three recommendations are key to enhance the quality and relevance of clinical data underpinning use of last resort molecules on the WHO AWaRe Reserve list active against carbapenem-resistant MDR-B i). separation of pivotal trials from post-approval studies, which should be funded by public programs and de-linked from commercial purposes, ii). development and maintenance of a global infrastructure to conduct post-approval public health focused studies, and iii). development of trial platforms that use efficient, adaptive designs to inform clinical decision making and country level technology appraisal. …”
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