FSPPCFs: a privacy-preserving collaborative filtering recommendation scheme based on fuzzy C-means and Shapley value by Weiwei Wang, Wenping Ma, Kun Yan

“…The widespread use of recommendation systems in daily decision-making also brings potential risks of privacy leakage. …”
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A New Approach to Supplier Selection: Interval Ranking of DEA with Double Frontiers by Feloora Valizadeh Palang Sarae

“…Findings: The results showed that the traditional DEA method measures only the best relative efficiency of a group of decision-making units while avoiding pessimistic performance. …”
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Comparison of Classification Algorithms with Wrapper-Based Feature Selection for Predicting Osteoporosis Outcome Based on Genetic Factors in a Taiwanese Women Population by Hsueh-Wei Chang, Yu-Hsien Chiu, Hao-Yun Kao, Cheng-Hong Yang, Wen-Hsien Ho

“…The findings suggest that patients and doctors can use the proposed tool to enhance decision making based on clinical factors such as SNP genotyping data.…”
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Knowledge and Perceptions of Stakeholders on the National Dental Commission Act, 2023 in India: A Cross-sectional Study by Gadde Praveen, Anitha Akkaloori, Divvi Anusha, Shivashankar Kengadaran, Kalava Bhavana, Anil Budumuru

“…However, 60.2% of the participants were uncertain about whether the NDC would operate with sufficient autonomy and independence in decision-making. The National Exit Test (Dental) was perceived as the ideal method to get a practicing license and to apply for postgraduate courses by 68.8% of the participants. …”
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A literature review of climate-smart landscapes as a tool in soil- water management in Sub-Saharan Africa by Turyasingura, Benson, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, Atuhaire, Abraham, Tumushabe, Jennifer Turyatemba, Akatwijuka, , Rogers

“…Proper planning and the implementation of a comprehensive planning framework that links various planning activities and decision-making processes are required for landscape approaches to be successful. …”
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Challenges in the Implementation of Fiscal Decentralization and It’s Effects on the Health Sector in Uganda by George Stanley, Kinyata, Siraje, Kaaya

“…The article recommends the review of the fiscal decentralization Act to empower local governments in resource mobilization and in decision making regarding funds from the central government.…”
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Climate change–Drylands–Food Security Nexus in Africa: From the Perspective of Technical Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities. by Hirwa, Hubert, Fadong, Li, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang

“…This state-of-the-art assessment uses acquired information and knowledge to conceptually evaluate the past, current, and future impacts and risks and facilitates decision-making through the delivery of long-term sustainability and socio-ecological resilience.…”
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Water Accounting and Productivity Analysis to Improve Water Savings of Nile River Basin, East Africa: From Accountability to Sustainability. by Hirwa, Hubert, Zhang, Qiuying, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Xu, Ning, Tian, Chao, Cheng, Hefa, Chen, Gang, Ngwijabagabo, Hyacinthe

“…This state-of-the-art assessment uses acquired information and knowledge to conceptually evaluate the past, current, and future impacts and risks and facilitates decision-making through the delivery of long-term sustainability and socio-ecological resilience.…”
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Prediction of Outcomes in Sports Under Probability in Kigezi Region. by Masereka, Jairus

“…The study revealed that present survey/interview responses showed how incorrect predictions led to poor decision-making (e.g., wrong player selection, ineffective game strategy). …”
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Assessment of Records Management Practices among the Administrative Staff of University Education: A Case Study of Bishop Stuat University. by Alex, Ahibisibwe

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Evaluating the Potential of Cultural Tourism for Community Development in South Western Uganda: A Case Study of Kisoro District. by Niyigaba, Ishmael

“…To maximize the economic benefits of cultural tourism in Kisoro District, it is crucial to involve local communities in decision-making and consult them on policies regarding cultural tourism resources, ensuring they have a voice in shaping these decisions.…”
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Financial Accessibility and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale Municipality-Uganda by Ambrose, Turyomunsi

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Staff Turnover and Organizational Performance: A Case of Kabale District Local Government by Pross, Tukamuhebwa

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Phenomenology of Organizational Silence (Case Study Farhangian University) by Iraj Mehdizadeh, Saeed Rajaipour, Seyed Ali Siadat

“…Upon further review, it was determined that the structural theme consists of organizational breadth, decision-making centralization, hierarchical structure, disregard for organizational values, and cumbersome rules and regulations. …”
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Presenting a Framework of Effective Factors on the Implementation of Policies in the Field of Protection and Exploitation of Forests in the North of the Country by Davoud Hosseinpoor, Seyed Mahdi Alvani, Hossein Aslipour, Aghil Ghorbani Paji

“…Currently, in our country, the government predominantly handles forest management decision-making. This process tends to focus on technical solutions and relies on a top-down decision-making approach, which often overlooks the valuable insights and experiences of local beneficiaries. …”
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Explainable and perturbation-resilient model for cyber-threat detection in industrial control systems Networks by Urslla Uchechi Izuazu, Cosmas Ifeanyi Nwakanma, Dong-Seong Kim, Jae Min Lee

“…Additionally, the black-box nature of DL model complicates decision-making, especially in industrial control systems (ICS) network, where understanding model behavior is crucial. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Patient with a Dual Chamber Pacemaker by Lynne Martina Millar, Andrew George Robinson, Maurice Thomas O'Flaherty, Niall Eames, Nicola Johnston, Gary Heyburn

“…This case highlights that in certain conditions an MRI can be performed in patients with permanent pacemakers and outlines the role of clinical ethics committees in complex medical decision making.…”
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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: The Secret World of Women as Seen by Men by Adriana Kaplan, Babucarr Cham, Lamin A. Njie, Ana Seixas, Sandra Blanco, Mireia Utzet

“…A substantial proportion of men intend to have it performed on their daughters, although reporting a low involvement in the decision making process, with very few taking alone the final decision. …”
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A Review of Multi-Source Data Fusion and Analysis Algorithms in Smart City Construction: Facilitating Real Estate Management and Urban Optimization by Binglin Liu, Qian Li, Zhihua Zheng, Yanjia Huang, Shuguang Deng, Qiongxiu Huang, Weijiang Liu

“…Algorithm collaboration can improve decision-making accuracy and efficiency and promote the rational allocation of urban resources. …”
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Ranking the methods to improve asset-liability management in commercial banks of Iran using the hybrid MCDM approach (case study: Tehran branches of Sepah Bank) by Seyed Fakhreddin Fakhrhosseini, Meysam Kaviani

“…In this study, by using Multiple Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques of fuzzy TOPSIS, we have ranked the goals of debt asset management in Bank Sepah.Findings: Based on the results, among the main criteria for Asset and Liability Management (ALM) goals, “the risk management of interest rate” with a weight of 3. 83 is at the first priority, then the “maintenance of adequate capital” with a weight of 3. 67 is in the second place and then “liquidity risk management” with a weight of 3. 41 is in the third priority. …”
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