Relative Performance of Model Selection Criteria for Cox Proportional Hazards Regression Based on Kullback’s Symmetric Divergence by Clarisse Houénafa Dete, Bruno Enagnon Lokonon, Kossi Essona Gneyou, Marcel Senou, Romain Glèlè Kakaï

“…For smaller sample sizes, we should prefer AIC or AICc, and BIC in scenarios where model parsimony is critical. It is important to note that no model selection criterion is the best in all situations, as they performed differently under different circumstances.…”
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Enhancing hydraulic fracturing efficiency through machine learning by Ali Karami, Ali Akbari, Yousef Kazemzadeh, Hamed Nikravesh

“…This study investigates the role of machine learning (ML) methodologies in enhancing the precision of these assessments, with a particular focus on fracture width a critical factor in the effectiveness of HF. By utilizing a comprehensive dataset from hydrocarbon fields, in this study, the application of several advanced ML models was investigated, including Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), Random Forest (RF), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNNs). …”
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The Effect of Cognitive-Motor Dual Tasks on the Risk of Falls in Female Saudi Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alatawi SF, Mahmoud HM

“…In addition, the only time there was a significant difference between the two groups was when they performed DT (P = 0.006).Conclusion: Female students who used critical and analytical thinking and motor performance in their study and daily routine were more balanced and resistant to falling than their peers who did not. …”
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Comparative Study on Recovery and Post-Operative Analgesic Efficacy from Fentanyl- Versus Dexmedetomidine-Based Anesthesia in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery by Liza Mohanty, Ravi Kumar, Deepak Tugave, Anagha Agrawal, Sejal Patel, Monika Tanwar, Lalit Patil

“…Background: Effective post-operative analgesia and swift recovery are critical for patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery. …”
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Impacts of climate change on the suitable habitat of Angelica sinensis and analysis of its drivers in China by Shaoyang Xi, Xudong Guo, Xiaohui Ma, Ling Jin

“…These findings provide critical insights for optimizing A. sinensis cultivation regions and quality assessments in response to climate change.…”
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Evaluation of the impact of antibody fragments on aggregation of intact molecules via size exclusion chromatography coupled with native mass spectrometry by Jing Xu, John E. Coughlin, Malgorzata Szyjka, Serene Jabary, Sonal Saluja, Zoran Sosic, Yunqiu Chen, Chong-Feng Xu

“…Aggregates are recognized as one of the most critical product-related impurities in monoclonal antibody (mAb)-based therapeutics due to their negative impact on the stability and safety of the drugs. …”
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AI predicting recurrence in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: systematic review with study strengths and weaknesses by Saram Abbas, Rishad Shafik, Naeem Soomro, Rakesh Heer, Rakesh Heer, Kabita Adhikari

“…Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming oncological urology by leveraging molecular and clinical data to enhance predictive precision.MethodsThis comprehensive review critically examines ML-based frameworks for predicting NMIBC recurrence. …”
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Enhancing climate resilience: A data-driven north rift weather prediction system for real-time forecasting and agricultural decision support by John W. Makokha, Peter W. Barasa, Geoffrey W. Khamala

“…The analysis also reveals that climatic factors particularly temperature (minimum and maximum) and precipitation play a critical role in shaping these trends, with high temperatures after 2000 associated with reduced NDVI, while regions with higher precipitation show healthier vegetation and lower BSI. …”
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Nutrient conditions affect antimicrobial pharmacodynamics in Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Maik Kok, Thomas Hankemeier, J. G. Coen van Hasselt

“…Our findings provide critical insights that could lead to more effective treatment strategies for managing chronic respiratory tract infections in cystic fibrosis patients while also guiding future research in improving treatment methodologies.…”
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Co-optimising frequency-containment services from zero-carbon sources in electricity grids dominated by Renewable Energy Sources by Aimon Mirza Baig, Luis Badesa, Yi Wang, Goran Strbac

“…Therefore, it becomes critical to investigate alternative ways to guarantee grid stability without resorting to polluting assets, as emissions targets would be unattainable otherwise. …”
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Breastfeeding empowerment and its relationship with health literacy and spousal support among breastfeeding mothers in Tabriz, Iran: a cross-sectional study by Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mina Hosseinzadeh, Shaqayeq Targhaq, Zahra Mousavi

“…Additionally, working mothers had a significantly higher breastfeeding empowerment score compared with housewives (B=13.91; 95% CI 0.88 to 27.73; p=0.04), and currently, breastfeeding mothers had a significantly higher score compared with mothers who were not currently breastfeeding (B=72.26; 95% CI 60.42 to 84.10; p<0.001).Conclusions The findings of this study underscore the critical role of perceived spousal support in enhancing breastfeeding empowerment among mothers. …”
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mRNA technology as one of the promising platforms for the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development by A. A. Ilyichev, L. A. Orlova, S. V. Sharabrin, L. I. Karpenko

“…Thus, mRNA production via in vitro transcription is more advantageous as compared with DNA-vaccines since it is a chemical process without the use of cells. mRNA techniques make it possible to pass all the phases of vaccine development much faster in comparison with the production of vaccines based on inactivated viruses or recombinant proteins. This property is critically important when designing vaccines against viral pathogens as the main problem of disease control includes a time gap between an epidemic and vaccine development. …”
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Validation of the Food Safe Zone questionnaire for families of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome by Elisabeth M. Dykens, Elizabeth Roof, Hailee Hunt-Hawkins, Theresa V. Strong

“…In future clinical trials, the FSZ could also be used to help parents think critically about their food safety tactics in relation to their child’s hyperphagia, or as an exploratory endpoint; if hyperphagia is lessened, so too may food safety tactics, thereby enhancing familial quality of life.…”
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Study on Intelligent Compaction-Equipment Logistics Scheduling and Propagation Characteristics of Vibration Wave in Nonlinear Systems with Multistability Based on Field Test by Yixuan Han, Changwei Yang, Degou Cai, Hongye Yan, Hailing Zeng

“…At the same time, the sensitive of attenuation is shown as follows: Z<X ≈ Y, and the critical depth of vibration energy propagation is about 1.0 m. …”
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Experimental Study on Physicomechanical Properties of Deep Sandstone by Coupling of Dry-Wet Cycles and Acidic Environment by Xin Huang, Jianyong Pang, Guangcheng Liu, Yu Chen

“…In addition, 10 cycles are the critical point for physical and mechanical indicators of the A-D-W cycles. …”
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Scoping review of the characteristics assessed by vulnerability indices applied to people experiencing homelessness. by Jane Currie, Elizabeth Grech, Erin Longbottom, Jasmine Yee, Ruth Hastings, Amy Aitkenhead, Amy Cason, Karin Obrecht

“…Conducting appropriate psychometric testing is critical so that an index can be used to accurately inform decision making and accurately prioritise people experiencing homelessness who are most at risk of mortality and morbidity. …”
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Deep learning solutions for inverse problems in advanced biomedical image analysis on disease detection by Amal Alshardan, Hany Mahgoub, Nuha Alruwais, Abdulbasit A. Darem, Wafa Sulaiman Almukadi, Abdullah Mohamed

“…Regarding disease detection, this technique has played a critical role in optimizing diagnostic efficiency by extracting meaningful insights from different imaging modalities like molecular imaging, MRI, and CT scans. …”
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Construction and characterization of an infectious cDNA clone of turtle grass virus X from a naturally infected Thalassia testudinum plant by Luis Alvarado-Marchena, Bradley T. Furman, Mya Breitbart

“…This study demonstrates the first successful agroinfection of a marine plant with an infectious clone, creating a new avenue for studying viruses identified through sequence-based surveys and paving the way for exploring the ecological significance of viral infection in these critical marine ecosystems.IMPORTANCEThis study pioneers the construction of an infectious clone of turtle grass virus X and describes its application in the natural marine plant host, Thalassia testudinum. …”
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The use of urinary kidney injury molecule-1 and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin for diagnosis of hepato-renal syndrome in advanced cirrhotic patients by Mohamed Adel Abd Elaziz, Asmaa Mustafa Gouda Elewa, Dina Zaki Mohamed Zaki Abdel Hamid, Nohier Essam Soliman Ahmed Hassan, Éva Csongrádi, Emad Hamdy Hamouda Mohammed, Mohammed Abdel Gawad

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The Role of Higher Education Through the Eyes of Hungarian Undergraduate Students and Graduates: A Qualitative Exploratory Study by Zsófia Kocsis, Gabriella Pusztai

“…Due to the growing uncertainty that characterizes the labour market, the demand for non-cognitive skills (communication, collaboration, critical thinking etc.) that support employee development potential and better integration has increased significantly. …”
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