Chronic stress in practice assistants: An analytic approach comparing four machine learning classifiers with a standard logistic regression model. by Arezoo Bozorgmehr, Anika Thielmann, Birgitta Weltermann

“…As best prediction model, random forest showed a sensitivity of 99% and a positive predictive value of 79%. Using the variable frequencies at the decision nodes of the random forest model, the following five work characteristics influence chronic stress: too much work, high demand to concentrate, time pressure, complicated tasks, and insufficient support by practice leaders.…”
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Downscaling of Remote Sensing Soil Moisture Products That Integrate Microwave and Optical Data by Jie Wang, Huazhu Xue, Guotao Dong, Qian Yuan, Ruirui Zhang, Runsheng Jing

“…Soil moisture is a key variable that affects ecosystem carbon and water cycles and that can directly affect climate change. …”
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Psychometric properties of the self-assessed wisdom scale among Turkish senior nursing students by Sema Kaymak, Seher Basaran-Acil, Sergul Duygulu

“…These results show that the SAWS-TR measures the same variable at different times at acceptable level. Conclusions The 37-item SAWS-TR is a valid and reliable tool that can be used to evaluate wisdom among Turkish senior nursing students. …”
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Abnormal Blood Pressure Load by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor as a Predictor for Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertensive Patients. by Laith Abdulhussein Aldabbagh, Abdulhamza Rajooj Hmood

“…All of the referred subjects were hypertensive with variable socio-demographic characteristics. Results: We found 31 patients having LVH on echo study; most of them were male and significantly correlated with duration of hypertension, average 24-hours SBP and DBP, mean day-time and mean night-time SBP and DBP, and with the circadian rhythm. …”
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The user’s perspective by Aud Kirsten A. Innjord

“…An expanded concept of work is applied, which includes all human activities that contribute social value to society, and not only paid work. However, work is typically seen as activities that are valued in society. …”
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Approaches to Managing Speed in New Zealand’s Capital by Sandra Mandic, Joe Hewitt, Nadine Dodge, Neha Sharma

“…Incremental cost benefit calculations indicated that the most efficient options were permanent speed reductions near schools. Implementing variable speed limits around schools provided the lowest benefits and very low value for money compared to citywide speed management approaches or permanently reduced speed around schools.…”
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A Space Telescope Scheduling Approach Combining Observation Priority Coding with Problem Decomposition Strategies by Kaiyuan Zhang, Bao-Lin Ye, Xiaoyun Xia, Zijia Wang, Xianchao Zhang, Hai Jiang

“…The telescope observation scheduling problem requires algorithms to schedule telescopes to maximize observation value within the visible time constraints of space debris, especially when dealing with large-scale problems. …”
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FORECASTING RAINFALL IN PANGKALPINANG CITY USING SEASONAL AUTOREGRESSIVE INTEGRATED MOVING AVERAGE WITH EXOGENOUS (SARIMAX) by Ririn Amelia, Elyas Kustiawan, Ineu Sulistiana, Desy Yuliana Dalimunthe

“…However, this model only involves one variable without involving its dependence on other variables. …”
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Secondary insults prevalence, co-occurrence and relationship with outcome after severe TBI by Joseph Donnelly, Erta Beqiri, Frederick A. Zeiler, Peter Smielewski, Marek Czosnyka

“…Concurrent ICP, CPP and PRx insults portend worse prognosis than when a single variable is deranged.…”
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Reproducibility of ultrasound-derived fat fraction in measuring hepatic steatosis by Danlei Song, Pingping Wang, Jiahao Han, Huihui Chen, Ruixia Gao, Ling Li, Jia Li

“…Meanwhile, the ICC of the two operators increased over time. The variable measurement states did not influence the UDFF values on the surface, but they affected the coefficient of variation (Cov) of the results. …”
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Fibrinogen-albumin ratio predicts treatment response in phospholipase A2 receptor-associated membranous nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome by Suyan Duan, Si Chen, Chen Chen, Fang Lu, Ying Pan, Yifei Lu, Qing Li, Simeng Liu, Bo Zhang, Huijuan Mao, Changying Xing, Yanggang Yuan

“…According to the optimal cutoff value, study patients were categorized into the low-FAR group (≤the cutoff value) and the high-FAR group (>the cutoff value). …”
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Area-wide augmentation of Anagyrus vladimiri and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri enhances biological control of mealybugs in Lambrusco vineyards in Northern Italy by Giovanni Burgio, Serena Magagnoli, Roberto Mondini, Emilio Guerrieri, Luca Casoli, Marco Profeta, Sabina Capponcelli, Alessandro Castiglioni, Stefano Meglioraldi, Matteo Mora, Stefania Valeriani, Martina Parrilli

“…A significant increase in parasitism rate and predator density was recorded in release farms compared to the control ones, with the parasitism rate reaching a median value of about 80 %. Mealybug infestation patterns, and to some extent the activity of natural enemies, showed some variability among the farms monitored. …”
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Sliding mode control of direct-drive wave power generation system based on Popov hyperstability theory by XIE Zisen, YANG Junhua, QIU Meng, HUANG Weibang, LIN Huijin

“…By analyzing the hydrodynamic equation of the wave energy conversion device, the expected current at the time of the maximum power capture is obtained, and the sliding mode control algorithm is used to quickly track it. …”
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Correlates of duration between initial drug use and first drug injection among people who inject drugs in Iran, 2020 by Zahra Abdolahinia, Zahra Jaafari, Ali Karamoozian, Soheil Mehmandoost, Nima Ghalekhani, Mehrdad Khezri, Ghazal Mousavian, Mostafa Shokoohi, Ali Mirzazadeh, Ali Akbar Haghdoost, Mohammad Karamouzian, Mohammad Mehdi Gooya, Samaneh Akbarpour, Hamid Sharifi, Fatemeh Tavakoli

“…A generalized linear mixed model with a gamma-distributed dependent variable and log link function was used to investigate the correlates of transition time from non-injection to injection drug use. …”
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Drought–Rewatering Dynamics in Chinese Cropping Systems: A Meta-Analysis of Yield Loss Mitigation, Water Use Efficiency, and Compensatory Physiological Response by Zhitao Li, Zhen Liu, Jinyong Zhu, Weilu Wang, Chengwei Gao, Jiangpeng Qi, Xiaoqiang Qiu, Minmin Bao, Hongyu Luo, Yuanming Li, Yuhui Liu

“…The study highlights the compensatory potential of strategic rewatering timing and intensity, advocating for early-stage, mild drought interventions to mitigate yield losses, which provide a practical value for promoting the sustainable development of water-saving agriculture. …”
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia with e19a2 BCR-ABL1 Transcripts and Marked Thrombocytosis: The Role of Molecular Monitoring by Stephen E. Langabeer, Sarah L. McCarron, Johanna Kelly, Janusz Krawczyk, Suzanne McPherson, Kanthi Perera, Philip T. Murphy

“…A case of e19a2 BCR-ABL1 CML with marked thrombocytosis is described in which the value of molecular monitoring is emphasised during treatment interruptions, dose reductions, and changes. …”
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Selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde over Ce-modified algal-based biochar by Ying HE, Chuan YUAN, Qifan LING, Bin CAO, Sirong HE, Shuang WANG

“…The effects of reaction temperature, oxidation reaction time, CeO2 doping, and catalyst dosage on benzyl alcohol conversion and benzaldehyde selectivity during catalytic oxidation were further investigated through controlled variable tests. …”
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Are private banks more sensitive to changes in reserve requirements? Evidence from an emerging market by Vighneswara Swamy, Vijayakumar Narayanamurthy

“…Design/methodology/approach – We studied 65 Indian commercial banks over time, including economic cycles, consolidation and the Great Financial Crisis. …”
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Telemedicine Queuing System Study: Integrating Queuing Theory, Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) by Deborah Tshiamala, Lagouge Tartibu

“…The findings show that optimal parameter configurations vary depending on the specific performance metric, reinforcing the value of adaptive optimization. The results confirm the ANN-PSO model’s ability to accurately predict queuing behavior and optimize system performance, providing a practical decision-support tool for telemedicine administrators to dynamically manage patient flow, reduce waiting times, and enhance resource utilization under variable demand conditions.…”
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COVID-19 preventive behavior of the community in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia by Irnaningsih Irnaningsih, Asriati Asriati, Ramadhan Tosepu

“…The attitude was the most influential variable, with an EXP(B) value of 29.181 times, more likely causing the community not to comply with the COVID-19 health protocol.  …”
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