Spatial Quality Control Method for Surface Temperature Observations Based on Multiple Elements by Xiaoling Ye, Xing Yang, Xiong Xiong, Shuai Yang, Yang Chen

“…Algorithms such as the Random Forest provide such generalization ability. …”
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Cereal and Rapeseed Yield Forecast in Poland at Regional Level Using Machine Learning and Classical Statistical Models by Edyta Okupska, Dariusz Gozdowski, Rafał Pudełko, Elżbieta Wójcik-Gront

“…The results proved that linear regression and machine learning models are characterized by similar predictions, likely due to the relatively small sample size (256 observations).…”
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Baseline Characteristics of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Targeting Hand Hygiene in Primary Healthcare in Burkina Faso and Mali by Anaïs Galli, Anaïs Galli, Mirko S. Winkler, Mirko S. Winkler, Jan Hattendorf, Jan Hattendorf, Max N. D. Friedrich, Issa Bagayogo, Aboubacar Ballo, Carola Bänziger, Hassane Dembélé, Mamadou Sory Keita, Maryna Peter, Alimata Ousséni Tall, Jürg Utzinger, Jürg Utzinger, Branwen Nia Owen, Branwen Nia Owen

“…Baseline data were collected (January–June 2023), followed by covariate-constrained randomization. We conducted covert hand hygiene observations, hand-rinse sampling for Escherichia coli detection, and a survey on behavioral factors among healthcare workers. …”
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Financial incentives and motivational intervention to improve gastric cancer screening in China: a randomized controlled trial study protocol by Li Yang, Quan Wang, Siqi Liu, Chao Gong, Yumeng Lv, Yiyang Tan

“…This study employs an experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of two interventions, financial incentives and motivational interventions, in promoting GC screening uptake at the individual level. A large sample size will be recruited from high GC-burden provinces in China, and participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. …”
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Effectiveness of segmental stabilization and general lumber stabilization exercises in chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial by Amnah Anum, Summaiya Malik Zaman, Muhammad Ahmad, Humaira Aftab, Fozia Malik Zaman

“…The participants were recruited through a non-probability convenient sampling technique and divided into two groups, n=22 participants in each group. …”
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Biosimilar of biphasic human insulin: results of a double-blind, randomized, comparative, cross-sectional clinical study of pharmacokinetics by Tatyana Karonova, Alexander Mayorov, Igor Makarenko, Ekaterina Koksharova, Olga Ilyinichna Avdeeva, Alena Andreeva, Roman Dray

“…Study design is a double-blind, randomized, crossover study of the comparative pharmacokinetics of drugs. …”
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The Effect of Post-Mastectomy Concept Map Education on Patients' Discharge Training Satisfaction Levels: A Randomized Controlled Study by Büşra Çelik, Ayşegül Yayla, Vesile Eskici İlgin, Rumeysa Lale Toraman

“…The research was conducted using a randomized controlled experimental research model. 66 patients (33 experimental group, 33 control group) were included in the study. …”
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Expectation manipulation shows no additional benefit on students’ post-exercise stress perception – a randomized controlled online trial by B. Hösl, M. Niedermeier, M. Kopp

“…This study aimed to investigate whether a brief workout can reduce acute stress and whether manipulating expectations can enhance this effect in a student sample. Furthermore, associated factors with the stress‑reduction of PA were analyzed. …”
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Effects of a Short Educational Program for the Prevention of Foot Ulcers in High-Risk Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Matteo Monami, Stefania Zannoni, Marianna Gaias, Besmir Nreu, Niccolò Marchionni, Edoardo Mannucci

“…The study was performed on type 2 diabetic patients, randomized in a 1 : 1 ratio either to intervention or to control group. …”
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The immune-related plasma protein LAT2 as a protective modulator in diabetic retinopathy: a Mendelian randomization study by Ming Yang, Weizhen Wu

“…Although numerous observational studies have explored candidate biomarkers, the causal contributions of circulating plasma proteins to DR pathogenesis remain largely unclear due to confounding and reverse causality.MethodsTo address this, we performed a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis using protein quantitative trait loci (pQTLs) derived from the UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project (n = 54,219) and DR outcome data from the FinnGen cohort (n = 96,429; 14,142 cases). …”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for late-life depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Panpan Yang, Lin Li, Rui Zhang, Hailong Li

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Mendelian randomization analysis: The causal relationship between C-reactive protein and amyloidosis and between C-reactive protein and atherosclerosis. by Chunhui Liu, Xupeng Huang, Yongsheng Huang, Hongguang Jin

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We used genomic pooled data from the Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) in a two-sample, two-way Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis study. …”
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Fibula-first fixation in same-level distal third tibia and fibula fractures: A pilot randomized controlled trial by Gareth Ryan, Richard Buckley, Paul Duffy, Robert Korley, Ryan Martin, Kim Rondeau, Prism Schneider

“…Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to determine which patients may benefit most from fibula-first fixation.…”
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Acupuncture plus night splint for quality of life and disability in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Nihal Tezel, Ebru Umay, Volkan Yılmaz, Aytul Cakci

“…Further studies with larger sample size may confirm the findings. Keywords: Acupuncture, Pain, Quality of life, Night splinting…”
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Impact of a digital application on HbA1c levels in people with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial by Lena Roth, Nico Steckhan, Peter E. H. Schwarz

“…Compared to the CG, this reduction was more pronounced, especially in the per-protocol sample [mean difference, −0.28% points; 95% CI (−0.54; −0.02)]. …”
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Efficacy of Colchicine and Budesonide in Improvement Outcomes of Patients with Coronavirus Infection 2019 in Damascus, Syria: A Randomized Control Trial by Mohammad Alsultan, Ameer Obeid, Omar Alsamarrai, Mohamed Taher Anan, Aliaa Bakr, Nawwar Soliman, Mamdoh Kurdy, Muhannad Hag Mosa, Zain Saleh, Fatima Hujij, Jafar Barhoum

“…The random sample was divided into three groups; the first group was supportive care plus colchicine, the second group was supportive care plus budesonide inhaler, and the control group was supportive care alone. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Atorvastatin and Placebo in Intensive Care Unit Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Fatemeh Taghavi, Saeed Abbasi, Malihe Nejati, Shadi Farsaei

“…We suggested investigating its effect on COVID-19 in larger sample sizes, nonICU patients, and from the beginning of the diagnosis for a longer duration.…”
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Bioinformatic and Mendelian Randomization Analyses of Correlation Between Differentially Expressed Genes and Prognosis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients by Maolin LIU, Xiaona SONG, Yaqi LIU, Shuxuan SHI, Guohua SONG

“…ResultsA total of 147 common differential genes were screened from the two databases. Results of two-sample Mendelian randomization showed that GREM2 was associated with the increased risk of OSCC. …”
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Unraveling the causal relationship and potential mechanisms between osteoarthritis and breast cancer: insights from mendelian randomization and bioinformatics analysis by Kun Li, Ran Wang

“…Additionally, BC cells and nude mice were used to verify the role of RTN4 in BC. Results The two-sample MR analysis implied a causal relationship between OA and BC at the genetic level, and the mediating MR analysis identified that MDD may play a potential role in mediating it, accounting for approximately 12.20%. …”
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Comparison of Tailored Versus Standard Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Shift Worker Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Tanja Grünberger, Christopher Höhn, Manuel Schabus, Belinda Angela Pletzer, Anton-Rupert Laireiter

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