UAV-enabled evaluation of forestry plantations: A comprehensive assessment of laser scanning and photogrammetric approaches by Robin J.L. Hartley, Sadeepa Jayathunga, Joane S. Elleouet, Benjamin S.C. Steer, Michael S. Watt

“…The study also indicated a moderate relationship between ground sampling distance (GSD) of the imagery and UAV-SfM accuracy. …”
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Family planning utilization among postpartum women in the Bule Hora District, southern Ethiopia by Nurye Sirage, Zewuditu Desalegn, Wako Golicha Wako, Ali Yimer, Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Adem Yesuf, Belda Negesa Beyene

“…A multistage sampling technique was employed to recruit a total of 630 women who had given birth. …”
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Employee retention through effective human resource management practices in Maldives: Mediation effects of compensation and rewards system by Zubair Hassan

“…Also, this study has examined the moderating role of performance appraisal, and training and development on the relationship between HRM practices and employee retention. METHODOLOGY: A sample of 250 respondents among the employees working in the retail sector in Capital City of Maldives was selected using the random probability sampling technique. …”
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Heterogeneity in willingness to share personal health information: a nationwide cluster analysis of 20,000 adults in Japan by Miho Sassa, Akifumi Eguchi, Keiko Maruyama-Sakurai, Takanori Fujita, Yumi Kawamura, Takayuki Kawashima, Yuta Tanoue, Daisuke Yoneoka, Hiroaki Miyata, Takanori Yamashita, Naoki Nakashima, Shuhei Nomura

“…Participants were recruited through quota sampling based on age, gender, and prefecture population ratios from the 2020 National Census. …”
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Modeling the unconfined compressive strength of lateritic soil treated with FGD gypsum as a partial cement replacement by Chidananda M Linganagoudar, Shiva Kumar G, M S Ujwal, G Rohith, A Vinay, Poornachandra Pandit

“…To support predictive insights, machine learning models including Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) were trained on 168 data samples. …”
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Examining effects of climate information utilization by climate-vulnerability groups in the northern region of Ghana by Iddisah Alhassan, Philip Antwi-Agyei, William Adzawla, Mihaela Sima, Alexander Siegmund, Alexander Siegmund, Emmanuel Eze, Emmanuel Eze, Emmanuel Eze

“…Therefore, this study investigates how farmers in three climate-vulnerable groups in Ghana’s Northern Region make adaptation decisions based on climate information. Using a concurrent nested mixed research (quantitative and qualitative) approach, we collected data from 384 sampled farm household respondents, focus group discussions, and experts’ (Key-informants) opinions on climate change in the region. …”
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Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for Clostridioides difficile associated diarrhea by Ruiying Zheng, Hewei Luan, Jun Zhou, Zhixin Shi, Xin Hong, Lei Huang, Genyan Liu

“…In addition, 109 stool samples from diarrhea patients in Jurong People's Hospital were collected to detect Clostridioides difficile toxin genes. …”
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Detection of Prostate Cancer Antigen 3 and Prostate Cancer Susceptibility Candidate in Non-DRE Urine Improves Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer in Chinese Population by Lie-Fu Ye, Sha He, Xiaopei Wu, Shengying Jiang, Ruo-Chen Zhang, Ze-Song Yang, Fa-Wen Chen, Dan-Ling Pan, Dong Li, Gang Li

“…It could be used in clinical practice to make a better informed biopsy decision and avoid unnecessary biopsies in Chinese population.…”
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Multi‐Institutional MR‐Derived Radiomics to Predict Post‐Exenteration Disease Recurrence in Patients With T4 Rectal Cancer by Niall J. O'Sullivan, Fariba Tohidinezhad, Hugo C. Temperley, Mirac Ajredini, Bedirye Koyuncu Sokmen, Rumeysa Atabey, Leyla Ozer, Erman Aytac, Alison Corr, Alberto Traverso, James F. Meaney, Michael E. Kelly

“…Calibration plots showed a satisfactory fit of the predictions to the actual rates, and decision curve analyses confirmed the positive net benefit of the models. …”
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Understanding Drivers of Prostate Cancer Screening in Mexican-Origin Men Along the U.S./Mexico Border Region by Adriana Maldonado, Julio C. Loya, Edgar A. Villavicencio, Rogelio Torres, Edward Sanchez, Erik Luzanilla, Tomas Garcia, Luis Vazquez, Richard M. Hoffman, Emma Torres, David O. Garcia

“…Preventive Services Task Force recommends individualized decision making about prostate cancer screening for men between 55 and 69 years of age. …”
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The NExT trial: Protocol for a two-phase randomized controlled trial testing transcranial magnetic stimulation to augment exposure therapy for youth with OCD by Christine Conelea, Claire Breitenfeldt, Alixandra Wilens, Linda Carpenter, Benjamin Greenberg, Jennifer Herren, Suma Jacob, Charles Lewis, Nicole McLaughlin, Bryon A. Mueller, Steve Nelson, Erin O’Connor, Giulia Righi, Alik S. Widge, Mark Fiecas, Kristen Benito

“…A priori “Go/No-Go” criteria will inform a decision to proceed to Phase 2 and the choice of TMS regimen. …”
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PhyloControl: A phylogeny visualisation platform for risk analysis in weed biological control by Stephanie H. Chen, Lauren Stevens, Ben Gooden, Michelle A. Rafter, Nunzio Knerr, Peter H. Thrall, Louise Ord, Alexander N. Schmidt-Lebuhn

“…PhyloControl will streamline the development of biocontrol host tests lists to support risk analysis and decision making in classical weed biological control.…”
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Evaluation of machine learning methods for forecasting turbidity in river networks using Sentinel-2 remote sensing data by Victor Oliveira Santos, Paulo Alexandre Costa Rocha, Jesse Van Griensven Thé, Bahram Gharabaghi

“…Turbidity is an important indicator of river water quality and of great interest to improve the data acquisition methods and efficiency of decision support systems for sustainable ecosystem management. …”
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The impact of digital tools and the expected digital transformation in radiotherapy on Dutch radiation therapists (RTTs) by Thijs Ackermans, Paul Cremers, Janne Dingemans, Carol Ou, Marcel Verheij, Maria Jacobs

“…Ensuring RTTs feel skilled and empowered with decision-making authority is crucial before introducing new digital tools.…”
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Validation of an Arabic tool for assessing vaccination literacy: A factor and Rasch analysis by Walid Al-Qerem, Anan Jarab, Abdel Qader Al Bawab, Judith Eberhardt, Fawaz Alasmari, Alaa Hammad, Raghd Obidat, Lujain Al-Sa’di, Ruba Zumot

“…Validating an Arabic version of a tool that evaluates vaccine literacy is critically important, as it would aid in understanding the decision-making process regarding vaccinations among individuals in Arabic-speaking countries. …”
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Adsorption isotherms in roasted specialty coffee (Coffea arabica L.): Dataset and statistical tools for optimizing storage conditions and enhancing shelf lifeMendeley Data by Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

“…These tools offer valuable insights for researchers, coffee producers, and decision-makers in computing critical parameters related to roasted specialty coffee's shelf life, determining optimal packaging materials, and understanding the hygroscopic properties of coffee. …”
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Evaluating the feasibility of an experimental paradigm for alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration among active duty and veteran men by Amanda K. Gilmore, K. Nicole Mullican, Cecilia J. Moore, G. Mitchell Mazzone, Jessalynn R. Ellis, Ruschelle M. Leone, Kristen H. Walter, Rachel L. Tomko, Julianne C. Flanagan

“…Future research using fully powered samples can examine the role of peer influences on ASVP to harness for military sexual assault prevention.…”
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Construction and efficacy evaluation of a model for early diagnosis of pediatric sepsis based on LASSO-logistic regression by Yan Jiang, Weikai Wang, Ruifeng Xu, Chen Wang, Zhongtao Wang, Xin Wang, Jingguo Zhang, Yanxia Wang

“…Data on 39 variables covering baseline characteristics, vital signs, and laboratory indicators were collected. The samples were randomized into training and validation groups in a 7:3 ratio. …”
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A Parallel Mediation Model of Career Adaptability, Career Self-Efficacy, and Future Career Choice Among University Students: The Role of Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and... by Girum Tareke Zewude, Anmut Endalkachew Bezie, Getachew Tassew Woreta, Tsehaynew Getaneh Tareke, Tun Zaw Oo, Ayalew Hassen, Merkebu Tareke, Yvette Orsovics, Krisztián Józsa

“…By enhancing students’ BPNS and mindfulness, institutions can empower students to make informed decisions about their future career paths, ultimately nurturing their personal and professional growth.…”
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The influence of population on the economic efficiency of the metropolitan governance by Yuriy V. Pavlov

“…The rest of the metropolitan areas of the sample do not need reforms.…”
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