Does prism adaptation treatment reduce spatial neglect and improve function? by Peii Chen, Peii Chen, Kimberly Hreha, Catrina MacPhee, Amber Salter, Gail A. Eskes

“…The main objective of this review is to evaluate the current state of the evidence of PAT therapeutic effects, identify knowledge gaps, and make suggestions to guide further research and support clinical decision-making. We used the framework of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stage Model for Behavioral Intervention Development which provides guidance on best practices for developing effective behavioral interventions that can be implemented in real-world settings. …”
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Preferences of melanoma patients to accept adjuvant therapy and toxicity – a qualitative substudy of the GerMelaTox-A project by Toni Maria Janke, Laura Moysig, Christine Blome, Katharina C. Kähler

“…Therefore, it is important to consider personal patient preferences to make appropriate and shared decision-making.…”
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Intrusion detection in metaverse environment internet of things systems by metaheuristics tuned two level framework by Milos Antonijevic, Miodrag Zivkovic, Milica Djuric Jovicic, Bosko Nikolic, Jasmina Perisic, Marina Milovanovic, Luka Jovanovic, Mahmoud Abdel-Salam, Nebojsa Bacanin

“…Additionally, explainable AI methods offered valuable supplementary insights into the model’s decision-making process, supporting future data collection efforts and enhancing security of these systems.…”
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Implementation of a rapid host-protein diagnostic test for distinguishing bacterial and viral infections in adults presenting to urgent care centers: a pragmatic cohort study by Boaz Kalmovich, Daniella Rahamim-Cohen, Ilan Yehoshua, Sara Kivity, Noam Orvieto, Shirley Shapiro Ben David

“…Conclusions Implementing MMBV aided urgent care center physicians in their clinical decision-making and may have contributed to appropriate antibiotic use, better resource utilization, and patient management.…”
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North Africa in the Foreign Policy of Catherine II by A. I. Berezhnov

“…Nevertheless, these early Russian engagements in North Africa were tentative and often marked by limited success and instances of diplomatic adventurism, leaving several initiatives unrealized.Utilizing archival documents from the Archive of Foreign Policy of the Russian Empire (AVPRI) and the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts (RGADA), this article provides a detailed examination of Russia’s diplomatic decision-making and negotiations with North African states. …”
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Integrative review protocol for Indigenous youth participation in health equity promotion by Janice Linton, Darrien Morton, Andrew R Hatala

“…Introduction Indigenous youth participation in decision-making is internationally recognised as a pathway to promote health equity, decolonisation and social inclusion. …”
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Developing a Clustering-Based Empirical Bayes Analysis Method for Hotspot Identification by Yajie Zou, Xinzhi Zhong, John Ash, Ziqiang Zeng, Yinhai Wang, Yanxi Hao, Yichuan Peng

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PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH OF RAISING GODLY CHILDREN TO FACE PRESENT CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: THE CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE by UJATA SHAIBU AMOS, LADI UKA UJATA

“…Encouraging open discussions on ethical and moral values which will help children develop their own moral concepts that informs decision making based on their understanding of right and wrong. …”
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HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF AFRICAN APPLICATIONS IN SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND PRECISION AGRICULTURE by Obasi S.N, Tenebe V. A, Obasi C.C, Jokthan G.E, Adjei E.A, Keyagha E.R

“…Using AI to precisely monitor crops, evaluate soil health, and improve decision-making through weather forecasting are some of the main areas of focus. …”
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A new strategy for constructing alternative consumer confidence indexes to explain household consumption: A fuzzy DEMATEL approach by Özge Var, Alptekin Durmuşoğlu, Türkay Dereli

“…Method: A fuzzy DEMATEL (Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory), a reliable method to present causal relationships, is used to classification. …”
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Improving Telemedicine through IoT and Cloud Computing: Opportunities and Challenges by M. Sunil Kumar, D. Ganesh

“…The combination of IoT and cloud methods indicates various advantages, such as improving patient outcomes, expanding healthcare accessibility, and enabling data-driven decision-making for medical professionals. Real-world case studies outline successful implementations of these methods, which result in decreased hospital readmissions, improved patient engagement in health management, and centralized critical care expertise. …”
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Understanding barriers to young people’s utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services in Asia-Pacific countries: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis by Daniel Mackay, Benjamin Gregory, Evi Germeni, Watcharakorn Riabroi

“…Thematic synthesis identified six descriptive themes that captured factors influencing SRH service utilisation: (1) navigating puberty; (2) knowledge and beliefs about SRH; (3) embarrassment and confidentiality concerns; (4) low decision-making autonomy; (5) traditional practices and religious beliefs; and (6) social and gender norms. …”
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Perceptions of asset managers on corporate social responsibility challenges and opportunities by Kara Nel, Pierre D. Erasmus, Nadia Mans-Kemp

“…Thirdly, the inclusion of CSR practices in asset managers’ decision-making was hindered by the relatively small South African investable market, a limited demand for responsible investments from asset owners and beneficiaries, and insufficient disclosure of material sustainability information. …”
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Practice patterns on the management of secondary hyperparathyroidism in the United States: Results from a modified Delphi panel. by David E Henner, Beatrice Drambarean, Teresa M Gerbeling, Jessica B Kendrick, William T Kendrick, Lisa Koester-Wiedemann, Thomas L Nickolas, Anjay Rastogi, Anis A Rauf, Brenda Dyson, Michael C Singer, Pooja Desai, Kathleen M Fox, Sunfa Cheng, William Goodman

“…Despite evidence-based treatment preferences supported by clinical experience, factors other than scientific evidence influence decision making, particularly with medications.…”
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New Approach for Tracking, Monitoring, and Diagnosing Faults in a Photovoltaic System in Real Time: An Experimental and Case Study by Leila Boucerredj, Ali Khechekhouche, Nadir Benalia, Abderrahmane Khechekhouche, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Julio Cesar Costa Campos

“…This research not only enhances operational reliability and maintenance strategies for PV systems but also demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating real-time data analytics to support decision-making in similar environments. …”
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Minimum Description Length and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis in Predictive Modeling by Petr Silhavy, Katerina Hlavackova-Schindler, Radek Silhavy

“…Accurate model selection is essential in predictive modelling across various domains, significantly impacting decision-making and resource allocation. Despite extensive research, the model selection process remains challenging. …”
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Highway Performance Evaluation Index in Semiarid Climate Region Based on Fuzzy Mathematics by Sanqiang Yang, Meng Guo, Xinlei Liu, Pidong Wang, Qian Li, Haiqing Liu

“…The research results provide innovative theoretical methods for the accurate evaluation and analysis of highway pavement performance in the semiarid climate region and also play a technical supporting role for the pavement design scheme and maintenance scheme decision-making in the semiarid climate region.…”
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An Adjustment Method for the Customized Trains of the Railway by Xiaojuan Li, Jiana Shi, Li Yang, Hongwei Wang, Miao Yan

“…Finally, the method is proven through the analysis of actual cases, which can provide decision-making basis for future railway enterprises when operating the customized trains.…”
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Structural bioinformatics for rational drug design by Soroush Mozaffari, Agnethe Moen, Che Yee Ng, Gerry A.F. Nicolaes, Kanin Wichapong

“…Artificial intelligence models, alongside traditional physics-based simulations, now play an important role in predicting key properties such as binding affinity and toxicity, contributing to more informed decision-making, particularly early in the drug discovery process. …”
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Evolving prognostic paradigms in lung adenocarcinoma with brain metastases: a web-based predictive model enhanced by machine learning by Min Liang, Zhiwen Zhang, Langming Wu, Mafeng Chen, Shifan Tan, Jian Huang

“…Conclusions This study has developed an XGBoost-based machine learning model with an accompanying web-based application, providing a novel resource for clinicians to support personalized decision-making and enhance treatment outcomes for LUAD patients with BM.…”
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