A risk prediction model for poor joint function recovery after ankle fracture surgery based on interpretable machine learning by Congyang Li, Chenggang Wang, Jiru Zhang, Wenjun Zheng, Jing Shi, Li Li, Xuezhi Shi

“…The decision basis of the optimal model was further analyzed using Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) and Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME).ResultsIn total, 12 characteristic variables were identified using the Boruta algorithm. …”
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Multimodal Visualization and Explainable Machine Learning–Driven Markers Enable Early Identification and Prognosis Prediction for Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis and Heart Failure With... by Jun Wang, Jiajun Zhu, Hui Li, Shili Wu, Siyang Li, Zhuoya Yao, Tongjian Zhu, Bi Tang, Shengxing Tang, Jinjun Liu

“…To extract significant variables influencing the algorithm and ensure model appropriateness, we interpreted cohort and personalized model predictions using Shapley Additive Explanations values. …”
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Social determinants of alcohol and tobacco use among Hispanic adolescents: a scoping review by Kazi Priyanka Silmi, Victoria Castillo, Nallely Segura, Nayeli Carrillo Cervantes, Yailene Perez, Aubrey Valenzuela, Erika A. Pugh, Jennifer B. Unger, Marybel R. Gonzalez

“…While the psychosocial factors associated with ATU among Hispanic adolescents have been investigated for decades, the social environments for youth have undergone considerable change over time. The aim of this scoping review was to examine how social determinants of health (SDOH) influence ATU among Hispanic adolescents and to assess the extent to which mental health variables are integrated into these studies.MethodsWe conducted a systematic, reproducible search on PubMed, PsycInfo, and Scopus for empirical research articles published that examined the SDOH of ATU among Hispanic/Latino/a/x adolescents in the U.S. …”
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Alpha Tocopherol Outperforms Melatonin and Silymarin Antioxidant Defense Against Cyclophosphamide Induced Cardiorenal Toxicity by Maryam Saqib, Noaman Ishaq, Zari Salahuddin, Maryam Nadeem, Sarha, Iqra Ijaz

“…Statistical analysis utilized Graph-pad Prism version 5 with Shapiro-Wilk and Levene’s test for data distribution and variance. Quantitative variables were compared through one- way analysis of variance with Tukey test and qualitative variables via Chi-square test. p?…”
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Comorbidities and Factors Associated with Mortality among Children under Five Years Admitted with Severe Acute Malnutrition in the Nutritional Unit of Jinja Regional Referral Hospi... by Desire Banga, Melvis Baren, Namale Vivian Ssonko, Franck Katembo Sikakulya, Yves Tibamwenda, Claude Banga, Robinson Ssebuufu

“…Descriptive statistics were used to each of the independent factors, and comorbidities were subjected to chi-squared test followed by logistic regression analysis to assess its association incidence of mortality among children. All independent variables with p values ≤ 0.05 were entered into a multivariate model for factors and comorbidities independently. …”
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Marginal Gap of Pre‐Cemented Endocrowns: A Systematic Review of Measurement Methods and the Influence of Fabrication Method and Crown Material by James Dudley, Taseef Hasan Farook

“…ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the existing literature on the methods used for in vitro marginal gap measurement of pre‐cemented endocrowns and determine whether the fabrication method and material used influenced the marginal gap. …”
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Caracterização do microclima dos diferentes layouts de caixas no transporte de ovos férteis Characterization of microclimate in different layout of boxes during transport of fertil... by Aérica C. Nazareno, Iran J. O. da Silva, Frederico M. C. Vieira, Juliano R. de Camargo, Sérgio R. R. de Medeiros

“…Inside the superior box layout, high values of temperature and lower values of relative humidity and specific enthalpy were registered. …”
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Cardiometabolic risk factors in predicting obstructive coronary artery disease in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome by B. I. Geltser, M. M. Tsivanyuk, K. I. Shakhgeldyan, E. D. Emtseva, A. A. Vishnevskiy

“…The predictors of this model were 7 categorical (total cholesterol (CS) ≥5,9 mmol/L, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol >3,5 mmol/L, waist-to-hip ratio ≥0,9, waist-to-height ratio ≥0,69, atherogenic index ≥3,4, lipid accumulation product index ≥38,5 cm*mmol/L, uric acid ≥356 pmol/L) and 2 continuous (high density lipoprotein cholesterol and insulin resistance index) variables.Conclusion. The developed algorithm for selecting predictors made it possible to determine their significant predictive threshold values and weighting coefficients characterizing the degree of influence on endpoints. …”
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Dynamics of absorption properties of CDOM and its composition in Likas estuary, North Borneo, Malaysia by Saiyidah Munirah Mohd-Shazali, Jafar-Sidik Madihah, Nurzaliah Ali, Chen Cheng-Ann, Robert J.W. Brewin, Md. Suffian Idris, P. Purba Noir

“…Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) is a vital water constituent in aquatic ecosystems that contributes to water colour, affects light penetration, and impacts primary production. This study aims to determine the spatial and monsoonal variability of CDOM absorption properties in the Likas estuary, characterise the source of CDOM, and investigate the correlations between CDOM absorption properties and salinity. …”
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Preventive effect of the neurodynamic mobilization technique on delayed onset of muscle soreness: a randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled study by Ugur Sozlu, Selda Basar, Rabia Semsi, Esedullah Akaras, Aylin Sepici Dincel

“…IL-6 levels peaked at 0 h, with the placebo NM group showing significantly higher IL-6 values compared to the NM group only at the 0 h time point (F5.160 = 5.377, p < 0.001). …”
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Adaptation of global primary production model to the Greenland Sea conditions: parameterization and monitoring for 1998-2022 by Aleksandra Cherkasheva, Rustam Manurov, Piotr Kowalczuk, Alexandra N. Loginova, Monika Zabłocka, Astrid Bracher, Astrid Bracher

“…Monthly values show a seasonal cycle with less monthly variability than previously reported. …”
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Impact of gender differences on optimal oxygen delivery thresholds to prevent acute kidney injury in cardiac surgeries with cardiopulmonary bypassCentral MessagePerspective by Tomoya Oshita, CE, Arudo Hiraoka, MD, PhD, Kosuke Nakajima, CE, Ryosuke Muraki, CE, Masahisa Arimichi, CE, Genta Chikazawa, MD, PhD, Hidenori Yoshitaka, MD, PhD

“…Therefore, CPB management should be adjusted by sex based on the different cut-off values of nadir DO2i.…”
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Cerebral Oxygenation Monitoring During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Its Correlation with Hematocrit, Mean arterial pressure, and Partial pressure of Oxygen in Arterial Blood by Jai Sharma, Indu Verma, Swati Agarwal, Nivedita Dagar

“…Results: The mean baseline values for rSO2 were 72.14 for the right side and 71.90 for the left side. …”
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Comparative analysis of standard indices of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and quantitative indicators of myocardial dynamic single-photon emission computed tomography in patien... by A. N. Maltseva, A. V. Mochula, E. V. Grakova, K. V. Kopyeva, A. A. Tsygikalo, K. V. Zavadovsky

“…Standard MPS indices had low values as follows: SSS 0,0 (0,0; 2,0), SRS 0,0 (0,0; 0,0), SDS 0,0 (0,0; 2,0). …”
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Evaluation of Mothers’ Practice in the Treatment of Children Diarrhea and Measurement of the Osmolality and PH of Some Oral Rehydration Solutions and Carbonated Beverages by Rowa' Al-Ramahi, Abdelnaser Zaid, Amjad Hussein, Abeer Yaseen, Khloud Abdallah, Manal Odeh

“…The osmolality of all carbonated beverages tested (except for diet coca cola) and two ORS was higher than the level recommended by the World Health Organization for rehydration solutions (210-268 mOsm/L). A wide range of variability in PH was found. The values ranged from 3.98 to 8.86. …”
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Real-time classification of EEG signals using Machine Learning deployment by Swati CHOWDHURI, Satadip SAHA, Samadrita KARMAKAR, Ankur CHANDA

“…A browser interface was introduced that accesses the values of the system's parameters to determine a student's level of concentration on a chosen topic. …”
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RGX Ensemble Model for Advanced Prediction of Mortality Outcomes in Stroke Patients by Jing Fang, Baoying Song, Lingli Li, Linfeng Tong, Miaowen Jiang, Jianzhuo Yan

“…Objective: This paper aims to address the clinical challenge of predicting the outcomes of stroke patients and proposes a comprehensive model called RGX to help clinicians adopt more personalized treatment plans. …”
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Energy and exergy diagnostics of an industrial annular shaft limekiln working with producer gas as renewable biofuel by Camargos Tomás Pessoa Londe, da Costa Andréa Oliveira Souza, Costa Esly Ferreira Junior

“…The literature lacks feasibility diagnostic studies on limekilns using alternative biomass fuels. Thus, this article aims to conduct energy and exergy diagnostics on an industrial limekiln using producer gas derived from eucalyptus wood as a renewable biofuel. …”
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Non-Invasive Estimation of Arterial Stiffness Using Photoplethysmography Sensors: An In Vitro Approach by Gianluca Diana, Francesco Scardulla, Silvia Puleo, Salvatore Pasta, Leonardo D’Acquisto

“…Results showed the best performance for softer vascular models at a 15 cm sensor distance, with measurements demonstrating satisfactory accuracy. Variability and standard deviation values increased with model stiffness. …”
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Improving the Accuracy of Bone-Scintigraphy Imaging Analysis Using the Skeletal Count Index: A Study Based on Human Trial Data by Ryosuke Miki, Tatsuya Tsuchitani, Yoshiyuki Takahashi, Kazuhiro Kitajima, Yasuyuki Takahashi

“…However, Total-C measurements are susceptible to variability owing to urine retention. This study aimed to develop a skeletal count (Skel-C)-based index, focusing exclusively on bone regions, to improve the accuracy of image analysis in bone scintigraphy. …”
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