Machine Learning-Based Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease Using Kinematic Feature Extraction and Selection by Masahiro Matsumoto, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Nobuyoshi Asai, Jungpil Shin

“…This system utilizes a kinematic feature-based hierarchical feature extraction and selection approach. Initially, 18 kinematic features are extracted, including two newly proposed features: Thumb-to-index vector velocity and acceleration, which provide insights into motor control patterns. …”
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Preferences for and drivers of adult vaccination clinic site selection: A cross-sectional study in 30 provinces in China by Yuxi Liu, Yanlin Cao, Yugang Li, Siyuan Liu, Yunshao Xu, Weizhong Yang, Luzhao Feng

“…Our results suggest that public health strategies should concentrate on enhancing site convenience, service quality, and information transparency to elevate adult vaccination rates. Future initiatives should aim to increase public trust in vaccines, improve the selection and quality of vaccination sites, and effectively utilize digital technology for spreading vaccination information.…”
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Systematic site selection solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations: A novel approach to sustainable transportation by Amir Naseri, Ali Roghani Araghi, Marziyeh Razeghi, Younes Noorollahi

“…Diverging from prior research, the initiative of this research leverages public spaces such as gas stations and eco-lodges to reduce operational costs and enhance station sustainability. …”
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Evaluating the Risks of Heated Tobacco Products: Toxicological Effects on Two Selected Respiratory Bacteria and Human Lung Cells by Salvatore Furnari, Rosalia Emma, Massimo Caruso, Pio Maria Furneri, Virginia Fuochi

“…Methods: This study evaluated the toxicological effects of aerosols produced by THPs (IQOS 3 Duo with Heets “Sienna Selection”) in comparison to conventional cigarette smoke (1R6F). …”
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A novel voting ensemble model empowered by metaheuristic feature selection for accurate flash flood susceptibility mapping by Radhwan A. Saleh, Ahmed M. Al-Areeq, Amran A. Al Aghbari, Mustafa Ghaleb, Mohammed Benaafi, Nabil M. Al‑Areeq, Baqer M. Al-Ramadan

“…To enhance predictive accuracy, we integrate metaheuristic feature selection with ensemble learning models. Initially, fifteen flash flood variables were retrieved using Geographic Information System (GIS) based remote sensing, setting the stage for a novel feature selection algorithm. …”
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Selection of Kiwi Fruit Wine Specialized Yeast and Study on Fermentation Characteristics Based on Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Method by Minghong BIAN, Qiang XU, Anqi ZHOU, Qin ZHANG, Hongbing LIAO, Shaolong LI, Baolin HAN

“…The fermentation characteristics of yeast were studied. Initially, 13 yeast strains exhibiting favorable performance and acid-reducing capabilities were selected, from which 5 strains deemed suitable for kiwi fruit wine fermentation were identified through a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method. …”
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Effect of Slope Aspect and Land Use Types on Selected Soil Physicochemical Properties in North Western Ethiopian Highlands by Gebretsadik Melak Tamene, Hailu Kindie Adiss, Melese Yigzaw Alemu

“…However, the slope aspect impact on soil properties has not been yet studied well in Ethiopia, particularly in the northern highlands. This research was initiated to link selected soil physicochemical properties with slope aspects under different land use practices. …”
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Optimized feature selection and advanced machine learning for stroke risk prediction in revascularized coronary artery disease patients by Yong Si, Armin Abdollahi, Negin Ashrafi, Greg Placencia, Elham Pishgar, Kamiar Alaei, Maryam Pishgar

“…Initially, 35 features were identified based on expert opinion and a comprehensive literature review; the integrated results of the feature selection methods reduced the feature set to 14. …”
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Impact of select actionable genomic alterations on efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in resectable non-small cell lung cancer by Charles Lu, Mehmet Altan, Apar Pataer, Tina Cascone, Annikka Weissferdt, Jianjun Zhang, Boris Sepesi, Ara A Vaporciyan, Marcelo V Negrao, Hai T Tran, Stephen G Swisher, John V Heymach, Don L Gibbons, Brett W Carter, Jack A Roth, Ferdinandos Skoulidis, Yasir Y Elamin, Xiuning Le, Wayne L Hofstetter, J Jack Lee, Bonnie S Glisson, Myrna C B Godoy, Garrett L Walsh, Jia Wu, Humam Kadara, George R Blumenschein, Heather Y Lin, Nicolas Zhou, William N William, Cheuk H Leung, Frank V Fossella, Anne S Tsao, Jonathan M Kurie, Lauren A Byers, Reza J Mehran, David C Rice, Luisa M Solis Soto

“…The suboptimal efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy-sparing, ICI-based regimens in this patient subset underscores the importance of tumor molecular testing prior to initiation of neoadjuvant ICI therapy in patients with resectable NSCLC.…”
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Prediction model of middle school student performance based on MBSO and MDBO-BP-Adaboost method by Rencheng Fang, Tao Zhou, Baohua Yu, Zhigang Li, Long Ma, Tao Luo, Yongcai Zhang, Xinqi Liu

“…Based on this motivation, this paper proposes an improved Binary Snake Optimizer (MBSO) as a wrapped feature selection model, taking the Mat and Por student achievement data in the UCI database as an example, and comparing the MBSO feature selection model with other feature methods, the MBSO is able to select features with strong correlation to the students and the average number of student features selected reaches a minimum of 7.90 and 7.10, which greatly reduces the complexity of student achievement prediction. …”
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Exploring Preconceptions as Barriers to Peritoneal Dialysis Eligibility: A Global Scenario-Based Survey of Kidney Care Physicians by Nikhil Shah, Paul N. Bennett, Yeoungjee Cho, Saskia Leibowitz, Graham Abra, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Jyoti Baharani

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SELECTIVE LIQUID-SOLID EXTRACTION OF Cr (III) FROM Cr (III) AND Fe (III) MIXTURE BY CHELEX 100 RESIN by AFAF AMARA-REKKAB, MOHAMED AMINE DIDI

“…The influence of operating parameters as equilibrium time (2 to 45 min), the initial pH of aqueous solution (1.06 to 3.97), effect of initial chromium (Ш) and iron (III) concentrations (100 to 500 ppm), effect of temperature (295 to 328 K) and the effect of ionic strength (NaCl, KNO3) was studied. …”
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How Can We Decrease Early Dialysis Initiation? An Interactive Quality Improvement Teaching Case for Health Care Providers and Narrative Review of Quality Improvement Methodology by Khaled Lotfy, Epsita Shome-Vasanthan, Samuel A. Silver, Tamara Glavinovic

“…Purpose of Review: Quality improvement (QI) initiatives use a team-based approach to problem-solving clinical and health system issues. …”
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Comparison of the electromyography activity of selected leg-dominant lower limb muscles during stance phase of running on treadmill and overground by Amir Reza Sedıghı, Mohammad Hossien Ghasemı, Mehrdad Anbarıan

“…Fourteen male students were selected as the available statistical sample. The multivariate analysis of variance with repeated measures (MANOVA) was used to compare the normalized RMS activation of selected lower limb muscles between running surfaces in each of two phases: initial 50% and terminal 50% of stance phase. …”
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Assessment of Stakeholder Involvement and Borehole Water Projects Delivery in Kogi West Senatorial District, Nigeria by Adeyemi Adepoju, Tokunboh Obademi

“…The results disclose the direct path coefficients for Initiation stage (bIS), Planning stage (bPS), Execution stage (“bES”), Monitoring and closure stage (bMS), Post construction stage (bPCS), Budget (cBG), Time Delivery (cTD) and Stakeholder’s Satisfaction (cSS). …”
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Efficacy of initial antiretroviral therapy for HIV-1 infection in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 114 studies with up to 144 weeks' follow-up. by Frederick J Lee, Janaki Amin, Andrew Carr

“…<h4>Background</h4>A comprehensive assessment of initial HIV-1 treatment success may inform study design and treatment guidelines.…”
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Salvage Pulmonary Resection After Immune Checkpoint or Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy for Initially Unresectable Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review by Vasile Gaborean, Catalin Vladut Ionut Feier, Razvan Constantin Vonica, Alaviana Monique Faur, Vladut Iosif Rus, Calin Muntean

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Assessing the determinants of drug-resistant tuberculosis in selected hospitals in Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia: a case-control study by Desalegn Meresa, Gebretsadik Berhe, Kidane Tadesse, Muuz Gebru, Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher

“…Conclusions The study highlights determinants of DR-TB in the region, including gender, marital status, delayed diagnosis (over 60 days), previous treatment history, interrupted treatment, and unsuccessful treatment outcomes during initial treatment. It is recommended that healthcare providers focus on targeted interventions, such as supporting males and unmarried individuals, ensuring early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment, improving treatment adherence, and providing tailored support for patients with histories of incomplete treatment and unsuccessful initial treatment outcomes.…”
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Charting a new course for translator and interpreter training in Africa: Lessons from the COVID-19 experience in selected countries by Segun Afolabi, Oludamilola I. Oyetoyan

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Research on Site Selection and Capacity Determination of Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations by Integrating K-Means++ and Improved RODDPSO by B. Huang, Z. Wang, J. Chen, B. Zhou, Y. Zhu, Y. Liu

“…The proposed methodology effectively resolves the inherent limitations of conventional K-Means approaches, particularly their sensitivity to initial centroid selection and tendency toward local optima. …”
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