Identification of the primary pollution sources and dominant influencing factors of soil heavy metals using a random forest model optimized by genetic algorithm coupled with geodet... by Tong Liu, Mingshi Wang, Mingya Wang, Qinqing Xiong, Luhao Jia, Wanqi Ma, Shaobo Sui, Wei Wu, Xiaoming Guo

“…Geodetector and a genetic algorithm optimized random forest model (GA-RF) were employed to quantify the dominant factors and precisely identify pollution sources. …”
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Assessment of stress and health conditions among students in the context of the war in Ukraine by Vladimir Potop, Igor Vypasniak, Iryna Ivanyshyn, Vasyl Lutskyi, Iryna Kryventsova, Lyudmila Shesterova, Katarzyna Prusik

“…Factor analysis (PCA) was employed to test the validity and reliability of the PSS-10 questionnaire structure, with the number of factors determined using the Kaiser criterion. …”
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Penggunaan Metode Naïve Bayes Classifier pada Analisis Sentimen Penilaian Masyarakat Terhadap Pelayanan Rumah Sakit di Malang by Tsania Dzulkarnain, Dian Eka Ratnawati, Bayu Rahayudi

“…The author utilizes the Naive Bayes Classifier algorithm and Cross Validation to categorize assessments based on positive and negative sentiments, as well as 4 aspects to facilitate categorization. The author also employs Root Cause analysis to aid the public and relevant parties in identifying issues and providing problem-solving recommendations. …”
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Contagious viruses’ corollaries and deterioration of quality education in developing countries: an integrated model of artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and remote working by Muhammad Asif Zaheer, Tanveer Muhammad Anwar, Mohamed Albeshr, Maryam Manzoor, Zoia Khan

“…Design/methodology/approach – This empirical investigation employs a self-administered survey distributed among the faculty members within higher education institutions (HEIs) of the Punjab province and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Islamabad, Pakistan. …”
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Evaluating ChatGPT’s diagnostic potential for pathology images by Liya Ding, Lei Fan, Lei Fan, Miao Shen, Miao Shen, Yawen Wang, Kaiqin Sheng, Zijuan Zou, Huimin An, Zhinong Jiang

“…However, keeping accuracy in medical contexts is the biggest challenge to employing GPT-4 in a clinical setting. This study aims to investigate the accuracy of GPT-4, which can process both text and image inputs, in generating diagnoses from pathological images.MethodsThis study analyzed 44 histopathological images from 16 organs and 100 colorectal biopsy photomicrographs. …”
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Development and validation of genome-informed and multigene-based qPCR and LAMP assays for accurate detection of Dickeya solani: a critical quarantine pathogen threatening the pota... by Shefali Dobhal, Gem Santillana, Michael J. Stulberg, Dario Arizala, Anne M. Alvarez, Mohammad Arif

“…The diagnostics methods are critical in monitoring the latent infection for international trade of potato seed tubers and in implementation of control strategies. Our study employed a whole-genome comparative approach, identifying unique target gene loci (LysR and TetR family of transcriptional regulators gene regions) and designing loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and a multi-gene-based multiplex TaqMan qPCR assays for specific detection and differentiation of D. solani. …”
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Double degree programs and education for sustainable development implementation: Experience of Ukrainian and UK universities cooperation in wartime by Iryna Skliar, Mykola Kostel’, Olena Melnyk, Kseniia Bliumska-Danko

“…By investigating faculty members’ perceptions of quality assurance gaps and examining the impact of DDPs on the integration of SDGs, the study provides insights into how these programs contribute to advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in higher education. This study employed semi-structured interviews. Interviewees were selected from the academic staff of five of the six Ukrainian universities involved in DDPs. …”
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The effect of GM-CSF and predictors of treatment outcome in pediatric septic shock patients by Zhen-Hao Yu, Gui-Xiang Tian, Yao-Dong Wang, Ting-Yan Liu, Peng Shi, Jia-Yun Ying, Wei-Ming Chen, Yu-Feng Zhou, Guo-Ping Lu, Cai-Yan Zhang

“…The study included pediatric patients diagnosed with septic shock, analyzing their demographic data, GM-CSF and adjunctive therapies, laboratory results, and clinical outcomes. We employed univariate and multivariate logistic regression models to assess the influence of GM-CSF on 28-day mortality and identify significant predictors of treatment outcomes. …”
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Interplay between BMI, neutrophil, triglyceride and uric acid: a case-control study and bidirectional multivariate mendelian randomization analysis by Haoyuan Lyu, Na Fan, Hao Wen, Xin Zhang, Herong Mao, Qinglai Bian, Jiaxu Chen

“…Results The study primarily focused on UA, employing genetic variation as a natural tool to assess the causal impact of various factors on UA. …”
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Determination of Sequential Well Placements Using a Multi-Modal Convolutional Neural Network Integrated with Evolutionary Optimization by Seoyoon Kwon, Minsoo Ji, Min Kim, Juliana Y. Leung, Baehyun Min

“…This complex multi-million-dollar problem involves optimizing multiple parameters using computationally intensive reservoir simulations, often employing advanced algorithms such as optimization algorithms and machine/deep learning techniques to find near-optimal solutions efficiently while accounting for uncertainties and risks. …”
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Syrian refugee and diaspora healthcare professionals: Case studies from the eastern mediterranean and European regions by Aula Abbara, Munzer Alkhalil, Kinan Wihba, Omer Abdrabbuh, Diana Rayes, Andrew Ghobrial, Manar Marzouk, Fadi Halabi, Mahmoud Hariri, Abdulkarim Ekzayez

“…Initially, many stayed in the eastern mediterranean region; however, as the conflict became increasingly protracted and employment policies for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) became increasingly restrictive, some moved elsewhere, particularly to Germany and the United Kingdom, both of which have aimed to capitalise on both refugee and diaspora HCPs to support human resources gaps in their health systems. …”
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Comparison of vaginal versus intramuscular progesterone in programmed cycles for frozen-thawed blastocyst transfer in patients with endometriosis by Ziqi Jin, Guoxia Yang, Tianrui Wen, Benyu Miao, Chen Wang, Qingyan Zhang, Fang Gu, Yanwen Xu

“…Interaction tests were employed to determine whether the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (r-ASRM) stages of endometriosis moderated the differences between the routes of progesterone administration and pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Stress and Coping of Parents with Children Seeking Treatment from a Tertiary Care Mental Health Institute by Stuti Sharma Lohar, Arunjyoti Baruah, Sandeep Kollipara

“…Conclusion: Our findings help to appreciate the many coping mechanisms that parents employ while caring for their children who have mental illness as well as parental stress. …”
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Comparative study of torque expression and its biomechanical effects: spherical self-ligating bracket with lock-hook system versus passive self-ligating bracket and conventional br... by Yudong Liu, Longmei Guo, Yanqing Feng, Jiahao Hua, Qingyuan Dai, Ziyang Chen, Wenlu Song, Bing Guo, Taicong Chen, Li Ji

“…Abstract Background Proper torque control is crucial to the outcome of orthodontic treatment. This study aimed to employ finite element analysis to compare the torque capabilities of a novel spherical self-ligating bracket with a lock-hook system against those of commonly used passive self-ligating and conventional bracket systems, as well as to reveal the biomechanical changes in the periodontal ligament (PDL) during torque expression. …”
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Clinical and molecular characteristics and long-term outcomes of pediatric intracranial meningiomas: a comprehensive analysis from a single neurosurgical center by Leihao Ren, Jiaojiao Deng, Hiroaki Wakimoto, Qing Xie, Ye Gong, Lingyang Hua

“…Univariate and multivariate Cox analyses were employed to evaluate the predictive values of clinicopathological characteristics. …”
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Equivalent experimental study on rock breaking of SC-CO2 and industrial emulsion explosive by Nan JIANG, Yingkang YAO, Bin ZHU, Xuedong LUO

“…Quantitatively calculating the rock breaking efficiency of SC-CO2 is crucial for comparing its engineering application and economic benefits against nonexplosive rock breaking methods. By employing the blasting equivalent theory and field blasting test methods, the equivalence of industrial emulsion explosives was calculated through an engineering analogy. …”
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Forecasting Türkiye's Paper and Paper Products Sector Import Using Artificial Neural Networks by Kamil Abdullah Eşidir, Yunus Emre Gür

“…The detailed analysis of the data, combined with the robust modeling techniques employed, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the dynamics of paper imports and making strategic decisions based on accurate predictions. …”
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Mobile-based in-home telerehabilitation compared with in-hospital face-to-face rehabilitation for elderly patients after total hip arthroplasty in China's level 1 trauma center: a... by Yang Zhou, Yiming Lyu, Qiaojie Wang, Yanhong Ma, Lihua Huang, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhang

“…Patients were evaluated at baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks postoperatively employing functional tests (Timed Up & Go test and Berg balance test) and self-reported questionnaires (Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) and Short Form 12 (SF-12)).ResultsThere was no significant difference between the two groups for the demographic and clinical characteristics. 61 participants were analyzed (PT group: n = 31, women: 48.4% of participants; TELE group: n = 30, 33.3% of participants) whose median age was 70 and 69 years, in PT group (IQR: 63–73) and TELE group (IQR: 66–72) respectively. …”
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Genetic Biomarkers and Circulating White Blood Cells in Osteoarthritis: A Bioinformatics and Mendelian Randomization Analysis by Yimin Pan, Xiaoshun Sun, Jun Tan, Chao Deng, Changwu Wu, Georg Osterhoff, Nikolas Schopow

“…Four mendelian randomization (MR) methods were employed to investigate the genetic association, with a primary focus on findings from the inverse variance-weighted (IVW) method. …”
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Net energy of grains for dairy goats differed with processing methods and grain types by Xiaodong Su, Lei Zhang, Yiyang Sun, Yanbo Wu, Jianrong Ren, Shengru Wu, Xinjian Lei, Jun Zhang, Dangdang Wang, Hao Ren, Junhu Yao

“…The substitution method was employed to determine the NE values of the dry-rolled corn (DRC), dry-rolled wheat (DRW) or steam-flaked corn (SFC, 360 g/L). …”
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