Application Of ArtifiCial Intelligence in E-Governance: A Comparative Study of Supervised Machine Learning and Ensemble Learning Algorithms on Crime Prediction. by Niyonzima, Ivan, Muhaise, Hussein, Akankwasa, Aureri

“…Experimental results revealed that KNN generally performed better when compared to the rest of the algorithms. we then developed a crime prediction model based on KNN and its prediction accuracy was 66% on our test dataset. The use of Artificial Intelligence has the potential to ameliorate several existing structural inefficiencies in the discharge of governmental functions. …”
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No difference in failure between static, articulating, and prosthetic low-friction spacers for periprosthetic joint infection of total knee arthroplasty by M. F. Shannon, T. Edwards, T. Maurer, A. J. Frear, V. R. Wong, S. Sadhwani, C. Smith, A. Kamson, B. Omslaer, C. Cisneros, A. Gordon, A. Williams, N. B. Shah, K. L. Urish, K. L. Urish, K. L. Urish, K. L. Urish, K. L. Urish

“…Secondary outcomes included reimplantation and discontinued antibiotics by 1 year, time to failure, duration of hospital stay, functional measures, and adverse events. …”
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Tailored BEST Exercise Protocol in Heart Failure Rehabilitation by Kevin Triangto, Basuni Radi, Bambang Budi Siswanto, Tresia Fransiska Ulianna Tambunan, Teuku Heriansyah, Alida Rosita Harahap, Aria Kekalih, Ade Meidian Ambari, Bambang Dwiputra, Dwita Rian Desandri, Hajime Katsukawa, Anwar Santoso

“…Exercise-based rehabilitation improves functional capacity and quality of life in HFrEF patients, though responses vary. …”
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Feasibility and Impact of a Combined Supervised Exercise and Nutritional-Behavioral Intervention following Bariatric Surgery: A Pilot Study by Friedrich C. Jassil, Sean Manning, Neville Lewis, Siri Steinmo, Helen Kingett, Fiona Lough, Andrea B. F. Pucci, W. H. Cheung, Nicholas Finer, Judith Walker, Jaqueline Doyle, Rachel L. Batterham

“…Eight female patients (44 ± 8 years old, BMI = 38.5 ± 7.2 kgm−2) completed the program. …”
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Effects of integrating Feldenkrais method with dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises on clinical outcomes in older women with nonspecific chronic low back pain: A randomize... by Farzaneh Saki, Marziyeh Ziya

“…Results Participants were older women (mean age 65.44 ± 3.99 years) with no significant baseline differences in demographic or clinical characteristics between groups. …”
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CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DETERMINING THE LEVEL OF THE BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF HEART FAILURE OF COMORBID PATIENTS WITH CORONARY HEART DISEASE AND THYROTOXICOS... by E. V. Pashchenko, A. I. Chesnikova, V. I. Kudinov, V. P. Terent’ev

“…Materials and methods: 111 patients aged 45 to 65 years (average age was 58.3 ± 5.6 years) were included in the research. …”
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Analysing the Effects of Longwave Diathermy on Quality of Life among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study by Bhavna Anand, Pragya Kumar, Chitra Kataria

“…Introduction: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative condition that significantly impairs the Quality of Life (QoL) in individuals over the age of 50 years. Longwave Diathermy (LWD), known for its ability to improve circulation, reduce pain and enhance functional recovery, has emerged as a promising physiotherapeutic intervention. …”
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Effect of long-term training on heart rate variability, central hemodynamics and physical working capacity in female swimmers with different sports qualifications by Ye. L. Mykhaliuk, V. V. Syvolap, Ye. Yu. Horokhovskyi

“…Physical working capacity was measured according to the generally accepted technique on a cycling ergometer using the PWC170 submaximal test. The functional state index (FSI) was calculated using the formula patented by authors. …”
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Relationship between Body Roundness Index and cognitive impairment in middle-aged and older adults: a population-based cross-sectional study by Dandan Guo, Tao Li, Qingchao Yang, Chenlu Yang, Yang Yang, Fuchen Liu, Jun Ma, Jun Tu, Jun Tu, Jun Tu, Xianjia Ning, Xianjia Ning, Xianjia Ning, Jinghua Wang, Jinghua Wang, Jinghua Wang, Chengyuan Song, Yiming Liu

“…Data were collected through face-to-face interviews, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and BRI was calculated and grouped into quartiles. …”
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The Interface of a Leaky Gut with Reduced Sarcopenia-Related Quality of Life (SarQoL) in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Qaisar R, Karim A, Muhammad T, Ahmad F, Marinho DA, Arkadianos I, Alkahtani S

“…However, the association of intestinal leak with SarQoL in COPD patients remains unknown.Methods: We recruited male controls (n=87, age=72.7± 6.7 years) and COPD patients (n=81, age=70.9± 5.8 years) to validate the Pashto version of SarQoL. …”
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Safety, Efficacy, and Feasibility of Nebulized Long-Acting Bronchodilators vs Short-Acting Bronchodilators in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Exacerbations of COPD by Rajiv Dhand, MD, Samuel Treat, MD, Jennifer Ferris, MSHS, Paul D. Terry, PhD, Tracy Walker, BA, Scott Elder, RRT, Daniel Church, RRT, Danielle Dennis, PharmD, Barbara Faircloth, PharmD, Gulsah Onar, MPH, R. Eric Heidel, PhD, Isaac Biney, MD, Martin Valdes, MD, Milind Bhagat, MBBS, Nicholas Fuerst, MD, Shannon Cusick, RN

“…Data were analyzed with parametric or nonparametric statistical tests, and generalized estimating equations with an identity link function were used to analyze differences in the two groups. …”
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Efficacy and safety of interferon alfa-2b in the complex therapy of patients with chronic bacterial prostatitis: a multicenter randomized clinical trial by Kh. S. Ibishev, M. I. Kogan, V. V. Dubensky, Vl. V. Dubensky, I. S. Shormanov, A. S. Soloviev, I. V. Bazhenov, D. V. Romanenko, E. N. Vyzhlova

“…Chronic bacterial prostatitis reduces the reproductive function of men and worsens the quality of life. Impairment of the immune system in chronic bacterial prostatitis requires immunocorrection and use of additional immunomodulatory therapy. …”
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Long-Term Outcomes Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury in Childhood and Adolescence: A Nationwide Swedish Cohort Study of a Wide Range of Medical and Social Outcomes. by Amir Sariaslan, David J Sharp, Brian M D'Onofrio, Henrik Larsson, Seena Fazel

“…In complementary analyses, we tested whether the findings were moderated by injury severity, recurrence, and age at first injury (ages 0-4, 5-9, 6-10, 15-19, and 20-24 y). …”
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The impact of the live broadcast of Stromae’s song L’enfer on social media publications, calls to the national helpline, and suicide attempt rates in France by Charles-Edouard Notredame, Chloé Saint-Dizier, Antoine Lamer, Erika Nogue, Emile Fares, Mohamed Lemdani, Guillauma Vaiva, Philippe Courtet, Emilie Olié

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Benign Evolution of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type 1 in Patients Treated with Intravenous Neridronate: A Single-Center Real-Life Experience by Jacopo Ciaffi, Gianluca Festuccia, Claudio Ripamonti, Luana Mancarella, Veronica Brusi, Federica Pignatti, Lucia Lisi, Lisa Berti, Piero Ruscitti, Cesare Faldini, Francesco Ursini

“…The association of clinical and demographic variables with a complete response was analyzed using chi-square tests and univariate logistic regression. Results: Thirty-six patients were included, with a median follow-up time of 4.8 years. …”
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Association between ECG Abnormalities and Hookah and Cigarette Smoking in the MASHAD Cohort Study Subjects by Maryam Mohammadi-Bajgiran, Reyhaneh Saffar-Khorasani, Muhammad Islampanah, Reza Nejad Shahrokh Abadi, ‌Bahram Shahri, Sara Saffar Soflaei, Souren Nemati-Khorasani, Habibollah Esmaily, Gordon Ferns, Mohsen Moohebati, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan

“…Statistical analyses included binary logistic regression adjusted for sex, BMI, education, and employment status, as well as chi-squared tests.Results: The final analysis included 8,821 participants. …”
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Postoperative Delirium and Cognitive Dysfunction After Cardiac Surgery: The Role of Inflammation and Clinical Risk Factors by Raluca-Elisabeta Staicu, Corina Vernic, Sebastian Ciurescu, Ana Lascu, Oana-Maria Aburel, Petru Deutsch, Elena Cecilia Rosca

“…Postoperative inflammatory responses (CRP, NLR, IL-6, IL-17A, SII, and SIRI) were measured, and patients were assessed for POD (CAM-ICU) and POCD (neuropsychological testing) during hospitalization and at 3 months follow-up. …”
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Renal drug dosing practices and clinical outcomes in patients with kidney disease admitted at two referral hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia by Gebeyaw Addis Bezie, Meseret Adugna, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie

“…Patients with any degree of renal disease are at risk of drug metabolism and excretory function loss. Toxicity from lack of proper drug or metabolite excretion and ineffective dosing from renal adjustment likely affects the clinical outcome of critical patients among other factors. …”
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Level of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and myocardium remodeling in patients with acute postinfarction aneurism of left ventricle by V. D. Syvolap, S. M. Kyselov

“…Level of matrix metalloproteinase-9, structural and functional indexes of myocardium remodeling were studied in patients with acute postinfarction aneurism of left ventricle. …”
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Effectiveness of care coordination interventions delivered to stroke survivors in low and middle-income countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Stephanopoulos Kofi Junior Osei, Anthony Danso-Appiah

“…It will assess whether these interventions improve clinical outcomes such as motor and cognitive functioning, mental wellbeing, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of stroke survivors. …”
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