Association between cardiovascular health and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a nationwide cross-sectional study by Lian-Zhen Huang, Ze-Bin Ni, Wei-Feng Huang, Li-Ping Sheng, Yan-Qing Wang, Jin-Yan Zhang

“…Encouraging adherence to optimal CVH levels may help mitigate the burden of MASLD.…”
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Machine learning algorithms in constructing prediction models for assisted reproductive technology (ART) related live birth outcomes by Junwei Peng, Xiaoyujie Geng, Yiyue Zhao, Zhijin Hou, Xin Tian, Xinyi Liu, Yuanyuan Xiao, Yang Liu

“…Of the four predictive models, the random forest model and the logistic regression model were considered to have the optimal performance, with the areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) curves of 0.671 (95% CI 0.630–0.713) and 0.674 (95% CI 0.627–0.720). …”
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A Clinical Prediction Model for Pathologic Upgrade to Invasive Carcinoma Following Conization of Cervical High‐Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions by Qiao Liu, Jing Yang, Hui Cheng, Chuqiang Shu, Yi Tang, Jing Zhao

“…ABSTRACT Objective To explore the risk factors associated with the pathological progression to invasive carcinoma following the conization of cervical high‐grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and to construct a risk prediction model to guide preoperative risk assessment and optimize the selection of surgical approaches. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 3337 patients who underwent cervical conization for HSIL at Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from December 2016 to March 2022. …”
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Transition zone-based prostate-specific antigen density for differentiating clinically significant prostate cancer in PI-RADS score 3 lesions by Yongming Jin, Fei Chen, Gang Xu, Chaogang Wei, Congsong Dong

“…The AUC for PSAD, TZPSAD, and TZ-ratio were 0.644 (95% CI 0.538–0.751), 0.714 (95% CI 0.607–0.821), and 0.746 (95% CI 0.636–0.856), with corresponding optimal cutoff values of 0.11 ng/ml/ml, 0.21 ng/ml/ml, and 0.66 ng/ml/ml, respectively. …”
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Development and validation of a questionnaire for table tennis teaching in physical education by Miguel Ángel Ortega-Zayas, Antonio José Cardona-Linares, Alberto Quílez, Alejandro García-Giménez, Miguel Lecina, Francisco Pradas

“…It can be concluded that the structure of the RSAS is fully confirmed by the statistical analyses derived from the different models of structured equations and confirmatory factor analysis, suggesting that the validated model optimally addresses the data provided and contributes to the validation of the questionnaire under study.…”
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Leveraging machine learning for enhanced reservoir permeability estimation in geothermal hotspots: a case study of the Williston Basin by Abdul-Muaizz Koray, Emmanuel Gyimah, Mohamed Metwally, Hamid Rahnema, Olusegun Tomomewo

“…The primary goal of this study is to apply machine learning techniques to accurately calculate the field permeability, which is important for optimizing the RQI. To enhance accuracy, we initially applied various clustering algorithms, including the density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise (DBSCAN), K-means, K-median, and hierarchical clustering methods, to delineate hydraulic flow units (HFU) within the reservoir using porosity, permeability and water saturation core data. …”
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Antibacterial and photocatalytic activities of biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticle using novel plant P. macrosolen L. leaf extract by Abel Saka Gungure, Leta Tesfaye Jule, N. Nagaprasad, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy, Shanmugam Ramaswamy

“…The photocatalytic degradation rate constants of the optimized ZnO samples under visible light are approximately 0.06455 min⁻1 for MO and 0.04865 min⁻1 for TB, achieving 94.47% and 92.34% degradation of MO and TB, respectively. …”
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Techno-Economic Design Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Powered by Photovoltaic Technology on the Highways of Saudi Arabia by Yassir Alhazmi

“…The first challenge is choosing optimal locations on highways to address the range of anxiety of EV drivers. …”
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Enhanced SVPWM Techniques for Six-Phase Inverters: Mitigation of Current Harmonics and Common Mode Voltage by Kotb B. Tawfiq, Hatem Zeineldin, Ahmed Al-Durra, Ehab F. El-Saadany

“…The proposed method optimally selects switching states with minimal and&#x002F;or zero CMV and ensures balanced distribution in the <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$x - y$</tex-math></inline-formula> subspace, resulting in null <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$x - y$</tex-math></inline-formula> voltage and current components. …”
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Optical Observations of Sputtered Au-nanostructures and Characterizations by Sabah Jameel Mezher, Mohammed O. Dawood, Bahjat B. Kadhim

“…In the current work, the gold nano-islands were sputtered onto quartz surface substrates using a DC sputtering unit with an optimized chamber. The effects of the sputtering time (10, 15, and 20 seconds) on the characteristics of the golden layers deposited on quartz substrates were studied. …”
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Factors influencing choice of residency program among medical intern doctors and medical students: a cross-sectional survey by Ali Al Ajmi, Masoud Kashoub, Ibrahim S. Al-Busaidi, Mohammed Al Rashdi, Moza AlHussaini, Arwa Alsaidi, Mohammed Al Rawahi, Abdullah M. Al Alawi

“…Addressing gender-specific influences and expanding mentorship opportunities are essential to optimizing career guidance. The findings also emphasize the need for targeted strategies to address rural healthcare professional shortages. …”
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Global, regional, and national esophageal cancer deaths and DALYs attributable to diet low in vegetables and fruits, 1990–2019: analysis for the global burden of disease study by Bing Cui, Aqin Chen, Chengcheng Xu

“…Future efforts should focus on optimizing the implementation of current programs, enhancing nutritional supplementation in resource-limited regions, and expanding health education initiatives to achieve broader health benefits.…”
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Insulin therapy adherence and its associated factors among diabetic patients in a Ghanaian primary care hospital. by Israel Abebrese Sefah, Michael Mensah, Araba Ata Hutton-Nyameaye, Emmanuel Sarkodie, Johanna C Meyer, Brian Godman, Varsha Bangalee

“…Adherence assessment and counselling by healthcare professionals to address barriers to poor adherence must be continually undertaken to achieve optimal glycemic control.<h4>Impact of findings on practice statements</h4>Continuous adherence assessment and counselling must be offered to all diabetes mellitus patients on insulin therapy as part of their ambulatory care to help improve outcomes.Using the Medication Adherence Reporting Scale-5 to determine patient adherence levels is an easy-to-use and an inexpensive method; however, it should be used with caution due to the potential for misclassification.Efforts must be made to provide appropriate strategies to deal with barriers to insulin adherence at ambulatory care clinics as part of the individualized comprehensive diabetic care to reduce diabetic complications.…”
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Study on the Effect of Sodium Silicate Solution Injection Timings on Electrochemical Reinforcement of Dredged Sludge by Jiangdong Lin, Mi Ai, Guohui Yuan, Long Wang, Ziyang Gao, Xiaobing Li, Hongtao Fu, Yongfei Fan

“…Under these conditions, the average shear strength increased from nearly 0 kPa to 48.2 kPa, yielding the optimal reinforcement effect. The strength in both the central and cathode regions also improved, and the strength distribution between the anode and cathode became more uniform, with the strength ratio decreasing from 1.91 to 1.65, thereby enhancing the overall soil strength distribution. …”
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Monitoring of prostate-specific antigen in men with benign prostate enlargement receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: a non-interventional, cross-sectional study of real-world pr... by Juan Manuel Palacios, Pratiksha Kapse, Vanessa Cortes, Marcio Augusto Averbeck, Alberto Budia Alba, Suryakant Somvanshi, Danilo Souza Lima da Costa Cruz, Fiona Pereira

“…Conclusions An unmet need exists for standard guidance and continuous education to support optimal monitoring and interpretation of prostate-specific antigen in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostate enlargement treated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.…”
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The Use of Machine Learning to Create a Risk Score to Predict Survival in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A TCGA Cohort Analysis by Samer Tohme, Hamza O Yazdani, Amaan Rahman, Sanah Handu, Sidrah Khan, Tanner Wilson, David A Geller, Richard L Simmons, Michele Molinari, Christof Kaltenmeier

“…It is important to develop ways to help stratify patients upon initial diagnosis to provide optimal treatment modalities and follow-up plans. …”
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Description and Classification of Training Drills, Based on Biomechanical and Physiological Load, in Elite Basketball by Carlos Sosa, Enrique Alonso-Pérez-Chao, Carlos Ribas, Xavier Schelling, Alberto Lorenzo

“…Understanding the distinct demands of different drills can help coaches structure training sessions more effectively to optimize player load and performance development throughout the week.…”
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MetaTrans-FSTSF: A Transformer-Based Meta-Learning Framework for Few-Shot Time Series Forecasting in Flood Prediction by Jiange Jiang, Chen Chen, Anna Lackinger, Huimin Li, Wan Li, Qingqi Pei, Schahram Dustdar

“…Effective flood forecasting is pivotal for optimal water resource management and for mitigating the adverse impacts of flood events. …”
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Evaluation of the association between lymph node ratio and long-term survival in patients after surgery for lymph node-positive bladder cancer: a SEER population-based study with e... by Tao Chen, Xinchang Zou, Yihe Li, Lifen Peng, Zhen Song, Haichao Chao, Bin Fu, Tao Zeng

“…We used X-tile software to identify the optimal cut-off value for LNR. The Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression model were utilized to evaluate the association between LNR and overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS). …”
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A novel perspective on survival prediction for AML patients: Integration of machine learning in SEER database applications by Zheng-yi Jia, Maierbiya Abulimiti, Yun Wu, Li-na Ma, Xiao-yu Li, Jie Wang

“…We also used five-fold cross-validation with 20 cycles to obtain the optimal parameters for each model, in order to improve the accuracy of predictions. …”
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