Improvement in Automated Diagnosis of Soft Tissues Tumors Using Machine Learning by El Arbi Abdellaoui Alaoui, Stéphane Cédric Koumetio Tekouabou, Sri Hartini, Zuherman Rustam, Hassan Silkan, Said Agoujil

“…These results confirm that machine learning methods could provide efficient and effective tools to reinforce the automatic decision-making processes of STT diagnostics.…”
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Spatial identification of regions exposed to multi-hazards at the pan-European level by T.-E. Antofie, T.-E. Antofie, S. Luoni, A. Tilloy, A. Sibilia, S. Salari, G. Eklund, D. Rodomonti, C. Bountzouklis, C. Corbane

“…This methodology aims to support disaster risk management (DRM) decision-making processes at both national and subnational levels in the EU. …”
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Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index: A Promising, Non-Invasive Biomarker for Crohn’s Disease Activity and Severity Assessment by Deng Y, Fu T, Gao D, Zhou J, Nie X, Wang F, Yu Q

“…The SII-based nomograms offer a reliable model for evaluating CD progression, aiding in personalized treatment approaches and enhancing clinical decision-making. We recommend randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or studies with larger sample sizes to improve the model.Keywords: Crohn’s disease, biomarkers, inflammation, nomograms, disease progression…”
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Comparative profitability of agroecological practices in Ethiopian wheat farming by Stanley Karanja Ng’ang’a, Sylvester Ochieng Ogutu, Degefie Tibebe, Devinia Akinyi, Jonathan Mockshell

“…The analysis considered yield uncertainty, market price fluctuations, and implementation variability to provide robust insights for decision-making.ResultsThe deterministic CBA revealed that among the three practices, the use of certified seeds was the most profitable, with a net present value (NPV) of US$ 2,531 ha–1. …”
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Frailty and outcomes of vascular access for hemodialysis – a scoping review by Lara R. Dias, Leandro Nóbrega, Tiago Costa-Pereira, Joana Ferreira, Armando Mansilha, Luís Coentrão

“…Frailty assessment might be a valuable tool in shared decision-making regarding vascular access in dialysis population. …”
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Development of a prognostic nomogram for ocular melanoma: a SEER population-based study (2000–2021) by Miyun Zheng, Miyun Zheng, Maodong Xu, Maodong Xu, Mengxing You, Mengxing You, Zhiqing Huang, Zhiqing Huang

“…This study develops a prognostic nomogram for OM using machine learning and internal validation techniques, aiming to improve prognosis prediction and clinical decision-making.MethodsIndependent prognostic variables were identified using univariate and multivariate COX proportional hazard regression models. …”
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Perceptions and reflections of embryo donation recipients: a qualitative follow-up study by Seungho Lee, Salomeh Salari, Mona El-Gayar, Joshua Mangels, Rebecca Flyckt, Jody Madeira, Susan Klock, Steven R Lindheim

“…The majority of patients (92%) identified as Christian/Catholic.Themes were identified in participants’ responses to questions regarding general perceptions of embryo donation, decision-making process, disclosure and children’s psychosocial adjustment.Results Of the 118 participants from the quantitative survey-based study who volunteered for this qualitative study, 28 individuals (24%) participated in the phone interview before thematic saturation was reached. …”
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Review: The need for holistic, sector-tailored sustainability assessments for milk− and plant-based beverages by E. Maree, J.N. Blignaut, C.J.L. Du Toit, H.H. Meissner, P. Ederer

“…This necessitates strict measurement to ensure science-based decision-making while producing sustainably, ensuring adequate nutrient supply. …”
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Determining timeframes to death for imminently dying patients: a retrospective cohort study by Tricia O’Connor, Wai-Man Liu, Juliane Samara, Joanne Lewis, Karen Strickland, Catherine Paterson

“…The importance of considering covariates such as location and diagnosis in determining timeframes has been highlighted. Shared decision-making and essential person-centered end-of-life care can be planned.…”
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Perceptions in 3.6 Million Web-Based Posts of Online Communities on the Use of Cancer Immunotherapy: Data Mining Using BERTopic by Xingyue Wu, Chun Sing Lam, Ka Ho Hui, Herbert Ho-fung Loong, Keary Rui Zhou, Chun-Kit Ngan, Yin Ting Cheung

“…The topics and themes identified can serve as supporting information to facilitate physician-patient communication and the decision-making process. Furthermore, this study also demonstrates the effectiveness of BERTopic in analyzing large amounts of data to identify perceptions underlying social media and online communities.…”
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Obstacle Avoidance for Ship Navigation Safety Combining Heuristic Search Algorithm and Improved ACO Algorithm by Dan Wang, Yan Jing

“…This method not only provides a new solution for navigation safety, but also provides a theoretical basis and practical guidance for future autonomous navigation and decision-making of intelligent ships, which has important application value and promotion potential. …”
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Development and validation of an EHR-based risk prediction model for geriatric patients undergoing urgent and emergency surgery by Edward N. Yap, Jie Huang, Joshua Chiu, Robert W. Chang, Bradley Cohn, Judith C. F. Hwang, Mary Reed

“…EHR implementation of this model could efficiently support clinicians’ surgical risk assessment and perioperative decision-making discussions in this vulnerable patient population.…”
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Global and Regional Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attributable to Low Physical Activity From 1990 to 2021 by Lihang Yang, Diya Xie, Fengmin Liu, Jiaying Lin, Xin Lin, Yuquan Chen, Kun Zhang

“…The findings lay the groundwork for informed decision‐making a public health and healthcare delivery.…”
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A multi-task model for failure identification and GPS assessment in metro trains by Pratik Vinayak Jadhav, Sairam V. A, Siddharth Sonkavade, Shivali Amit Wagle, Preksha Pareek, Ketan Kotecha, Tanupriya Choudhury

“…Finally, a dashboard was developed for the same application consisting of the best-trained algorithm for decision-making, along with trend visualizations and explanations. …”
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Can Thinning Foster Forest Genetic Adaptation to Drought? A Demo‐Genetic Modelling Approach With Disturbance Regimes by Victor Fririon, Hendrik Davi, Sylvie Oddou‐Muratorio, Gauthier Ligot, François Lefèvre

“…It provides general insights into how population management, disturbance regimes and eco‐evolutionary responses interfere, aiding sustainable decision‐making amid environmental uncertainties.…”
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Goats who stare at video screens – assessing behavioural responses of goats towards images of familiar and unfamiliar con- and heterospecifics by Deutsch, Jana, Lebing, Steve, Eggert, Anja, Nawroth, Christian

“…Many cognitive paradigms rely on active decision-making, creating participation biases (e.g. subjects may lack motivation to participate in the training) and once-learned contingencies may bias the outcomes of subsequent similar tests. …”
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Determinants of Health Seeking Behavior among Caregivers of Infants Admitted with Acute Childhood Illnesses at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya by Winfred Muringi Wambui, Samuel Kimani, Eunice Odhiambo

“…Semistructured questionnaire and two focused group discussions were used to gather data on caregiver knowledge on danger signs, health care seeking options, and decision-making regarding health care seeking. Data was analyzed with SPSS V. 22. …”
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VIBE: an R-package for VIsualization of Bulk RNA Expression data for therapeutic targeting and disease stratification by Indu Khatri, Saskia D. van Asten, Leandro F. Moreno, Brandon W. Higgs, Christiaan Klijn, Christiaan Klijn, Francis Blokzijl, Iris C. R. M. Kolder

“…VIBE integrates statistics in all graphics, enabling data-informed decision-making.ConclusionsVIBE facilitates detailed visualization of individual and cohort-level summaries such as concordant or discordant expression of two genes or pathways. …”
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Farmers’ knowledge and perception of finger millet blast disease and its control practices in western Kenya by Wilton Mbinda, Agnes Kavoo, Fredah Maina, Margaret Odeph, Cecilia Mweu, Naomi Nzilani, Mathew Ngugi

“…Findings from this study provide essential insights for effective decision making and management of the disease. This is fundamental to sustainable and secure food and income for finger millet growing farmers in Kenya.…”
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Return to Activities of Daily Living after Breast Cancer Surgery: An Observational Prospective Questionnaire-Based Study of Patients Undergoing Mastectomy with or without Immediate... by L. Ballance, R. L. Wilson, C. C. Kirwan, G. Boundouki, V. P. Taxiarchi, B. G. Baker, V. Rusius, M. Rowland, J. R. Henderson, N. Marikakis, J. McAleer, J. R. Harvey, On Behalf of the Northwest Breast Research Collaborative

“…The impact on return to ADLs should be discussed as part of the preoperative counselling as it will inform patients and help guide their decision making. A larger study is required to confirm these results.…”
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