Association Between Visit-to-Visit Mean Arterial Pressure Variability and the Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Ischemic Stroke Among Patients With Hypertension in Thailand by Boonsub Sakboonyarat, Jaturon Poovieng, Ram Rangsin

“…We aim to evaluate the association between mean arterial pressure (MAP) variability and the increased risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and ischemic stroke (IS) among hypertensive patients in Thailand. …”
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Variability of blood parameters across ABO and Rh blood groups: Insights from a master health check-up data of adult population by Joseph KI, Mohan Kumar, Kanagasabapathy Sivagami, Jeevithan Shanmugam, Periasamy Aparnavi

“…Background: The ABO and Rh blood group systems have been associated with variations in disease susceptibility. This study aimed to assess the variability in blood parameters, including red cell parameters and metabolic parameters (Renal function, hepatic function, blood glucose, lipid profile, and thyroid function), by ABO and Rh blood grouping systems. …”
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The Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jinlida Granules on Glycemic Variability in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Trial by Jiemin Pan, Yuejie Xu, Si Chen, Yinfang Tu, Yifei Mo, Fei Gao, Jian Zhou, Cheng Hu, Weiping Jia

“…This study aimed to evaluate the influence of Jinlida granules on glycemic variability with or without metformin treatment in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. …”
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A novel interval valued bipolar fuzzy hypersoft topological structures for multi-attribute decision making in the renewable energy sector by Muhammad Imran Harl, Muhammad Saeed, Muhammad Haris Saeed, Muhammad Salman Habib, Seung-June Hwang

“…When designed with the concept of topology in mind, these decision-support systems lead to better results as they allow for addressing the decision-making variables in a more detailed manner. In this study, the concept of Interval-Valued Bipolar Fuzzy Hypersoft Topology ( $$\mathbb {BFH}^{\textbf{IV}}_{\textbf{ST}}$$ ) is introduced as a novel extension of fuzzy set theory, aiming to enhance decision-making under uncertain conditions. …”
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Predictive capacity of phytoplankton functional groups in a tropical wetland (Pantanal, Brazil) by Renata Felicio-Santos, Simoni Maria Loverde-Oliveira, Wilkinson Lopes Lázaro, Patricia Fernanda dos Santos de Loureiro Nunes, Carolina Joana da Silva

“…Methods We collected environmental variables and phytoplankton quarterly in 2018 from 18 points in the flood, rising, dry and ebb. …”
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Assessment of ambient particulate matter (PM) pollution in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria by Samuel Dare Oluwagbayide, Christopher Bamidele Ogunlade

“…Abstract The aim of the study was to assess the ambient particulate matter (PM) Pollution in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. …”
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Urban Lakes, South Tangerang City Based on Water Quality Index and Phytoplankton Composition as Bioindicator by Yayan Mardiansyah Assuyuti, Ahmad Zulfikar Wicaksono, Dasumiati Dasumiati, Khohirul Hidayah, Firdaus Ramadhan, Alfan Farhan Rijaluddin, Dinda Rama Haribowo

“…An assessment of water quality in 8 urban lakes in South Tangerang City was conducted, as their condition was a concern. This research aims to assess water quality based on the condition of chemical-physical variables and phytoplankton composition. …”
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Syndemic geographic patterns of cancer risk in a health-deprived area of England by Catherine Jones, Thomas Keegan, Andy Knox, Alison Birtle, Jessica A. Mendes, Kelly Heys, Peter M. Atkinson, Luigi Sedda

“…Objectives: This study aims to analyse the geographical co-occurrence of cancers and their individual and shared risk factors in a highly deprived area of the North West of England to aid the identification of potential interventions. …”
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Impact of genotype and growing season on productive traits of spring two-row barley by Bratković Kamenko, Đorović Sofija, Luković Kristina, Perišić Vladimir, Rakonjac Aleksandra, Matković Stojšin Mirela

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Falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits, harms, and patient values and preferences by Jennifer Pillay, Lindsay A. Gaudet, Sabrina Saba, Ben Vandermeer, Ashiqur Rahman Ashiq, Aireen Wingert, Lisa Hartling

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VARIABILIDADE PLUVIOMÉTRICA DE ALGUNS MUNICÍPIOS DA REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DE CAMPINAS (SP) EM DOIS PERÍODOS HOMOGÊNEOS / Rainfall variability in some municipalities of the Metropoli... by Daniel Alves de Aguiar, Lucí Hidalgo Nunes

“…The study aimed to evaluate the spatio-temporal variability of rainfall in some municipalities ofthe Metropolitan Region of Campinas, SP. …”
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RESILIENCE, SELF-EFFICACY AND MOTIVATION AS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL DANCERS by Tatyanne Roiek Lazier Leão, Luciana Ferreira, Cleber Mena Leão Junior, José Luiz Lopes Vieira

“…ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the following psychological variables: resilience, self-efficacy and motivation. …”
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Classification of diabetes mellitus disease at Rato Ebuh Hospital-Indonesia using the K-Nearest neighbors method based on missing value by Putro Sigit Susanto, Putra Moh Abdan Syakura, Fatah Doni Abdul, Asmara Yuli Panca, Fauzan Hermawan Bin, Rochman Eka Mala Sari, Rachmad Aeri

“…The aim of this research is to create a machine learning model that can detect diabetes early. …”
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Predictive value and weight of factors associated with cognitive performance in Hispanics/Latinos enrolled in the Health and Aging Brain Study: Health Disparities by Raul Vintimilla, Darian Johnson, Douglas Taylor, James Hall, Fan Zhang, Sid O'Bryant, for the HABS‐HD Study Team

“…Random forest, an assembly learning method based on decision trees, was used to cross‐sectionally forecast the predictive value of 42 risk factors (4 demographic variables, 4 socioeconomic variables, 6 psychosocial variables, 17 health variables, and 11 plasma and magnetic resonance imaging biomarkers) together, and the weighting of each factor for different cognitive domains (global cognition, memory, language, executive function, attention, and processing speed). …”
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Prevalence and diagnostic value of GPs’ gut feelings for cancer and serious diseases: protocol for a prospective observational study of diagnostic validity by Sebastià March, Magdalena Esteva, María Martín-Rabadán, Bernardino Oliva-Fanlo, David Medina, Gaspar Tamborero, Erik Stolper

“…In addition to analytical reasoning, GPs may become aware of gut feelings (GFs) as they suspect that a patient may have cancer or another serious disease. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and the predictive value of GFs for the diagnosis of cancer and serious diseases.Methods and analysis Prospective observational study of diagnostic validity. …”
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Machine learning model interpretability using SHAP values: Applied to the task of classifying and predicting the nutritional content of different cuts of mutton by Li Wang, Xuchun Sun, Jing Liang, Zhiyuan Ma, Fei Li, Shengyan Hao, Baocang Liu, Long Guo, Xiuxiu Weng

“…The SVM model achieved a classification accuracy of 92.5 % and successfully predicted key nutritional parameters such as EE, CP, MUFA and PUFA with RPD values exceeding 2.7 in the test set. SHAP value analysis revealed that lipid-related variables and wavelengths in the 2300–2500 nm region were major contributors to the model. …”
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Predictive value of the combined use of computed tomography perfusion imaging and blood pressure levels for the prognosis of patients with acute ischemic stroke by Yunxia Qi, Bolin Liu, Yiying Wu, Yifeng Peng

“…It also aimed to verify the value of using blood pressure levels along with computed tomography perfusion imaging for predicting the prognosis of patients with acute ischemic stroke. …”
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Value of Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness in Predicting Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Metabolic Syndrome by Andrey R. Kim, Rano B. Alieva, Aleksandr B. Shek, Shokhistakhon S. Akhmedova, Liliya E. Kan

“…Using all four significant variables—EAT thickness, age, Lp(a), and BMI—a multiple logistic regression model was constructed, in which the odds ratios for the selected variables were 1.246, 1.054, 1.016, and 1.087, respectively. …”
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Research on the Planning and Design of Med–Small-Sized Hospitals in China Based on Patient Perceived Value in the Context of Healthcare Model Transformation by Yunhui Zhu, Ying Zhou

“…There are 24 observed variables in six dimensions, including cost value, functional value, social value, cognitive value, patient satisfaction, and patient loyalty. …”
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The clinical value of triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio for predicting stroke-associated pneumonia after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage by Jiawei Yang, Chengwei Duan, Xiangyang Zhu, Jiabing Shen, Qiuhong Ji

“…Methods Consecutive patients with SICH were enrolled in this retrospective study. Relevant clinical variables were extracted from electronic medical records. …”
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