Methods for Developing Evidence Reviews in Short Periods of Time: A Scoping Review. by Ahmed M Abou-Setta, Maya Jeyaraman, Abdelhamid Attia, Hesham G Al-Inany, Mauricio Ferri, Mohammed T Ansari, Chantelle M Garritty, Kenneth Bond, Susan L Norris

“…Where major differences were identified, it was attributed to the inclusion of evidence from different sources (e.g. searching different databases or including different study designs). KQ3: Potential biases introduced into the review process were well-identified although not necessarily supported by empirical evidence, and focused mainly on selective outcome reporting and publication biases.…”
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Correlation between vitamin D levels, individual and socio-demographic characteristics and COVID-19 infection and death rates in 20 European countries: A modelling study by John C. DEARDEN, Philip H. ROWE

“…Methods: A quantitative ecological study was designed. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine which of vitamin D levels and 20 demographic factors correlated well with COVID-19 cases and deaths up to 9 May 2020 in 20 European countries. …”
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RNA-BioLens: A Novel Raspberry Pi-Based Digital Microscope With Image Processing for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Detection by Angeline Dwi Sanjaya, Rachmad Setiawan, Nada Fitrieyatul Hikmah

“…To address these challenges, this study presents a simplified digital microscope system integrated with the YOLOv4 (You Only Look Once) algorithm combined with additional segmentation and feature extraction methods designed explicitly for ALL cell detection. This system aims to enhance detection accuracy and speed while balancing complexity and procurement costs. …”
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Preoperative Attention/Memory Problem Affects the Quality of Life of Parkinson’s Disease Patients after Deep Brain Stimulation: A Cohort Study by Ying Gao, Jue Wang, Linbin Wang, Dianyou Li, Bomin Sun, Xian Qiu

“…Demographic information was gathered through a self-designed questionnaire. The severity of both motor and non-motor symptoms, along with the quality of life (QoL), was assessed using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale-III (UPDRS-III), Nonmotor Symptoms Scale (NMSS), and 8-item Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-8), respectively. …”
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Advancing the accuracy of tyrosinase inhibitory peptides prediction via a multiview feature fusion strategy by Watshara Shoombuatong, Nalini Schaduangrat, Nutta Homdee, Saeed Ahmed, Pramote Chumnanpuen

“…Tyrosinase inhibitory peptides (TIPs), mainly designed to regulate the activity of the enzyme tyrosinase, are of interest in various domains, including cosmetics, dermatology, and pharmaceuticals, due to their potential applications in controlling skin pigmentation. …”
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Development and Preliminary Validation of a Stroke Physical Activity Questionnaire by Thunyakamon Phusuttatam, Jittima Saengsuwan, Pajeemas Kittipanya-ngam

“…The aim of the current study was to develop and then to determine preliminary validity of a physical activity questionnaire specifically designed for ambulatory, chronic stroke patients. Methods. …”
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Arrears behavior prediction of power users based on BP neural network and multi-scale feature learning: a refined risk assessment framework by Liang Yu, Yuanshen Hong, Hua Lin, Xu Jiang, Ziming Song

“…A hierarchical neural network structure is designed to address the characteristics of different scales in distinct layers. …”
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Motivation of nursing undergraduate program entrants: A scoping review protocol. by Leonila Santos de Almeida Sasso, Ana Caroline Dos Santos Costa, Ana Maria Rita Pedroso Vilela Torres de Carvalho Engel, Emília Batista Mourão Tiol, Fabrício Renato Teixeira Valença, Natalia Almeida de Arnaldo Silva Rodrigues Castro, João Daniel de Souza Menezes, Cíntia Canato Martins, Carlos Dario da Silva Costa, Maria Aurélia da Silveira Assoni, William Donegá Martinez, Patrícia da Silva Fucuta, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Júlio César André

“…This is a qualitative scoping review study, a type of literature review designed to map out and find evidence to address a specific research objective, following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. …”
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Study on Few-Shot Fault Diagnosis Method for Marine Fuel Systems Based on DT-SViT-KNN by Shankai Li, Liang Qi, Jiayu Shi, Han Xiao, Bin Da, Runkang Tang, Danfeng Zuo

“…Meanwhile, a Weighted-Similarity loss function is designed using similarity labels and penalty coefficients, enhancing the model’s ability to discriminate between similar sample pairs. …”
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Research on Fire Detection of Cotton Picker Based on Improved Algorithm by Zhai Shi, Fangwei Wu, Changjie Han, Dongdong Song

“…Therefore, in this study, we designed an improved algorithm for multi-sensor data fusion; built a cotton picker fire detection system by using infrared temperature sensors, CO sensors, and the upper computer; and proposed a BP neural network model based on improved mutation operator hybrid gray wolf optimizer and particle swarm optimization (MGWO-PSO) algorithm based on the BP neural network model. …”
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Virtual game-based learning environments to promote self-regulated learning skills in foreign language learners [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Maira Alejandra Noriega Cortes, Laura Carreño-Bolivar

“…Data were collected through semi-structured observations and pre- and post-questionnaires. The tool was designed based on Zimmerman’s SRL model and included tasks structured through gamification elements. …”
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Generalized Centered Binomial Distribution for Bimodal Lattice Signatures by Seungwoo Lee, Joo Woo, Jonghyun Kim, Jong Hwan Park

“…While the signing algorithm of our variant is about 3.3 times slower than that of GALACTICS, GCBD can serve as an alternative to the discrete Gaussian distribution for designing bimodal lattice signatures.…”
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Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial by Omar M. Mabrouk, Khaled E. Ayad, Doaa A. Abdel Hady

“…The findings of the study may help in designing an appropriate exercise program to deal with patients with SIJ pain.…”
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Adsorption of phenol on activated carbon obtained from date palm branches by Sameh Ahmed, E. S. Gogina, N. A. Makisha

“…DPB-AC was obtained by chemical activation of date palm branches using H3PO4 (600 ℃, 60 min), and the specimen was designated as (DPB-AC-H3PO4). The results showed an AC yield of 52.7 %. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Association between cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) gene polymorphisms and the risk of renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis by Fan-dong Meng, Ping Ma, Cheng-guang Sui, Xin Tian, You-hong Jiang

“…Among smokers, individuals with the CYP1A1 Vt allele and Val allele showed a significantly increased risk of RCC. More well-designed studies with larger samples are warranted to show the underlying mechanisms of CYP1A1 in the development of RCC.…”
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Zoonotic Babesia: A scoping review of the global evidence. by Kaitlin M Young, Tricia Corrin, Barbara Wilhelm, Carl Uhland, Judy Greig, Mariola Mascarenhas, Lisa A Waddell

“…Articles described a variety of study designs used to study babesiosis in humans and/or zoonotic Babesia species in vectors, animal hosts, and in vitro cell cultures. …”
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Nutrition Knowledge among College of Basic Education Students in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wafaa Husain, Fatemah Ashkanani, Maryam A. Al Dwairji

“…Therefore, teachers should be equipped with adequate nutrition knowledge. This study was designed to evaluate the level of general nutrition knowledge and demographic variations in knowledge in a sample of students attending the College of Basic Education in Kuwait. …”
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A Markov decision optimization of medical service resources for two-class patient queues in emergency departments via particle swarm optimization algorithm by Chia-Hung Wang, Rong Tian, Kun Hu, Yu-Tin Chen, Tien-Hsiung Ku

“…This paper focuses on the issue of ED resource allocation and designs a priority sorting system for ED patients. …”
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Cross-Domain Person Re-Identification Based on Multi-Branch Pose-Guided Occlusion Generation by Pengnan Liu, Yanchen Wang, Yunlong Li, Deqiang Cheng, Feixiang Xu

“…Firstly, a novel pose-guided occlusion generation module is designed to enhance the model’s ability to extract discriminative features from non-occluded areas. …”
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Experimental Performance Analysis of a Pilot-Scale Biomass-Assisted Recirculating Mixed-Flow Dryer for Drying Paddy by M. Yahya, Hendriwan Fahmi, R. Hasibuan

“…In this study, to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels for paddy drying, a pilot-scale biomass-assisted recirculating mixed-flow drying system (PSBA-RMFD) for drying paddy was designed, installed, and tested. In this PSBA-RMFD, the heat energy required for heating the drying air was provided only by biomass. …”
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