Measurement of Quality of Life IV. Use of the SEQOL, QOL5, QOL1, and Other Global and Generic Questionnaires by Soren Ventegodt, Joav Merrick, Niels Jorgen Andersen

“…The value of such a database depends on the correct use of the questionnaires and this paper examines some examples of how quality-of-life rating scales can be used.We identified at least ten ways to use the quality-of-life questionnaire: describing the quality of life of a population or patient group; formulating an objective for support, treatment, or care; screening or identifying individuals who need treatment; evaluating treatment and care; facilitating communication between physician and patients; involving the patient in the decision-making process; allocating resources; investigating the causal relation between the quality of life and ill health in prospective studies; creating an awareness of the quality of life and health promotion; and helping the practitioner to accumulate knowledge.Enhancing the quality of life is therefore a determining factor in the process of increasing awareness and responsible conduct in relation to the environment, natural resources, the working environment, and the structure of society. …”
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Establishment and Validation of a Gene Signature-Based Prognostic Model to Improve Survival Prediction in Adrenocortical Carcinoma Patients by Xiaoqin Ge, Zhenzhen Liu, Xuehua Jiao, Xueyan Yin, Xiujie Wang, Gengxu Li

“…We propose a novel gene signature to guide decision-making about adjuvant therapy in ACC. The score shows unprecedented survival prediction and hence constitutes a huge step towards personalized management. …”
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Disclosure of the six capitals in strategy, risk and performance sections: Evidence from South Africa by Amy C.R. Steenkamp, Warren Maroun, Nirupa Padia, Dusan Ecim

“…Findings/results: Companies are increasingly adopting a multi-capital approach to risk management, decision-making, strategies and operations and are disclosing the inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes in their integrated reports. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation of the writer-reader relationship in non-translated and translated English health information websites on HIV and TB diagnostic testing by Amy Dara Hochberg

“…The writer’s word choices and attitude as conveyed through the text influence the reader’s decision-making process. This paper will examine the differences between the non-translated and translated English versions of multilingual health information websites on HIV and TB diagnostic testing. …”
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Incidence and influencing factors related to social isolation among HIV/AIDS patients: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Qiao Wu, Jiarong Tan, Shu Chen, Jiayi Wang, Xiaogang Liao, Lingling Jiang

“…Furthermore, these findings offer valuable insights to support evidence-based decision-making in public health policy.<h4>Systematic review registration</h4>PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024499044.…”
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Concepts, features and types of administrative procedures by V. Y. Kikinchuk

“…The author has substantiated the conclusion that if the authorities comply with certain requirements for the content and form of administrative procedures (their clarity, unambiguity and focus on effective protection of human and civil rights, freedoms and interests), the possibility of introducing such a management and decision-making system there will be arbitrariness, corruption or inefficiency. …”
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Honduran nursing care to pressure injuries in patients with invasive mechanical ventilation: A qualitative study by Yoselin Isabel Vallejo Bustamante, Oscar Fidel Antunez Martinez

“…However, they undergo negligence in their caring processes, such as low frequency of repositioning, lack of caring plans, and absence of self-training, leading to interdisciplinary work codependency for decision-making. Allocating resources toward nursing care and their professional growth is an investment in providing humane treatment and ensuring the prevention and management of pressure injuries in critical care patients. …”
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Efficiency Assessment of Economic International Cooperation in Development of Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas Resources by P. V. Beresneva

“…The model allows closing the existing scientific gap between the theory of CBA method and its practical use in public decision making.…”
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Adaptive algorithms for change point detection in financial time series by Alexander Musaev, Dmitry Grigoriev, Maxim Kolosov

“…The results underscore the importance of adapting detection models to the specific characteristics of chaotic data, offering practical solutions for improving decision-making in complex systems. Key findings reveal that while no universal solution exists for detecting change points in chaotic time series, integrating machine learning and multivariate approaches allows for more robust and adaptive forecasting models. …”
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Servant Leadership Competencies Development Challenges for Middle Managers in the Organisation by Ugnė Supranavičienė, Genutė Gedvilienė

“…The organisation’s processes and procedures are constructed to control and constrain the decision-making of middle managers. There is no working competency development and support system in the organisation to guide middle managers to become servant leaders, this leads to a nonunified leadership competency concept in the organisation, where middle managers bring their own understanding without any background. …”
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Advances in the application of human-machine collaboration in healthcare: insights from China by Wuzhen Wang, Liangji Liu

“…“Human–machine collaboration” is based on an intelligent algorithmic system that utilizes the complementary strengths of humans and machines for data exchange, task allocation, decision making and collaborative work to provide more decision support. …”
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Myocardial Bridging, Unusual Cause of Myocardial Infarction; Case Report and Review of Literature by Merga Daba, Dawit Bineyam, Ibraist Yohannes, Beniam Yohannes, Rabirra Waktola, Eshetu Bedada

“…High resolution CT angiography is the gold standard for diagnostic evaluation, with the length and depth of the bridge, and response to conservative therapies guiding clinical decision making on surgical correction. Myocardial bridging is a congenital coronary anomaly in which the coronary arteries pass through the heart muscle rather than lying on its surface. …”
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Frequency of Different Types of Diagnostic Errors in Patients with Central Nervous System Infections: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study by HamidReza Naderi, Fereshte Sheybani, Omid Khosravi, Mehdi Jabbari Nooghabi

“…Although diagnosis and management of CNS infection in some patients are straightforward, clinical decision making in facing patients with complex scenarios often requires clinical reasoning instead of relying only on intuitive diagnosis. …”
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Examining health equity in Nepal’s climate change and health policies through the lens of environmental justice: insights from a content analysis by Sudeepa Khanal, Rehana Shrestha, Melanie Boeckmann

“…Many documents emphasize equitable distribution of resources and benefits, with participation in decision-making processes being the least discussed. Conclusions In Nepal, lack of shared understanding of health equity across sectors hinders coordinated policy efforts. …”
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An Evolutionary Game Model of a Regional Logistics Service Supply Chain Complex Network in a Blockchain Environment by Guangsheng Zhang, Zhaomin Zhang

“…The stability theorem of differential equations is employed to elucidate the inherent decision-making mechanisms present in the game. Acknowledging that traditional evolutionary mechanisms often neglect individual heterogeneity and the dynamic changes in the topological structures of complex networks, this study further involves the development of an evolutionary game model tailored for the complex network of a regional logistics service supply chain. …”
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A Study of an Anomaly Detection System for Small Hydropower Data considering Multivariate Time Series by Bo Yang, Zhongliang Lyu, Hua Wei

“…It solves abnormal data management in small hydropower stations and provides reliable support for subsequent analysis and decision-making.…”
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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial: Integrating the 'Time-limited Trial' in the emergency department. by Tadayuki Hashimoto, Rachel K Putman, Anthony F Massaro, Youkie Shiozawa, Katherine McGough, Kerry K McCabe, Judith A Linden, Wei Wang, Shan W Liu, Maura Kennedy, Thanh H Neville, Jacqueline M Kruser, Rebecca L Sudore, Mara A Schonberg, James A Tulsky, Kei Ouchi

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Time-limited trial (TLT) is a structured approach between clinicians and seriously ill patients or their surrogates to discuss patients' values and preferences, prognosis, and shared decision-making to use specific therapies for a prespecified period of time in the face of prognostic uncertainty. …”
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Comparative Study on Leadership Styles and Customer Behavior: Environmentalist and Non-Environmentalist Students, Barcelona, Spain by Aida MEHRAD, Hamza BOUTAMENT, Neema GEORGE RWERAMILA, Mohammad Hossein TAHRIRI ZANGENEH, Meriem BOUZEDIF, Rashi SHAH, Isaiah NKETIAH

“…In the current context, with sustainability increasingly crucial in decision-making, individuals and organizations are reassessing their actions considering ecological concerns. …”
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Estimating Aggregate Capacity of Connected DERs and Forecasting Feeder Power Flow With Limited Data Availability by Amir Reza Nikzad, Amr Adel Mohamed, Bala Venkatesh, John Penaranda

“…However, forecasting, power flow analysis, and optimization of feeders for operational decision-making by individually modeling each of these numerous renewables in the absence of complete information are operationally challenging and technically impractical. …”
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MECHANISMS, INVESTMENT POLICY AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATORS IN NIGERIA by Adeoye Amuda Afolabi, Mubaraq Sanni, Muritala Olatunji Oladele, Yusuf Alabi Olumoh, Muhammed Kamaldeen Usman

“…The study recommended that pension fund administrators in Nigeria should regularly assess and update corporate governance procedures to align with industry best practices, implement robust oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making processes, and enhance board training and development to improve the effectiveness of governance structures; and periodically review the investment policy to adapt to changing market conditions and emerging risks, diversify investment portfolios to spread risk and enhance potential returns, and utilize advanced risk management tools to identify and mitigate potential investment risks. …”
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