Maternal factors associated with early-onset neonatal sepsis among caesarean-delivered babies at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda: a case-control study by James M. Maisaba, Richard Migisha, Asiphas Owaraganise, Leevan Tibaijuka, David Collins Agaba, Joy Muhumuza, Joseph Ngonzi, Stella Kyoyagala, Musa Kayondo

“…We enrolled mother-baby pairs for both groups, obtaining maternal data via structured questionnaires The diagnosis of EONS was made using the WHO Young Infant Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses algorithm. …”
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Beyond identification of familial hypercholesterolemia: Improving downstream visits and treatments in a large health care system by Harin Lee, Tarun Kadaru, Ruth Schneider, Taylor Triana, Carol Tujardon, Colby Ayers, Mujeeb Basit, Zahid Ahmad, Amit Khera

“…Patients whose PCP was contacted were more likely to have adjustments made to their lipid lowering medication(s) (p = 0.016), be diagnosed with FH (p = 0.025), and have a follow-up visit (p = 0.033). …”
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Estimation of the aboveground carbon stocks based on tree species identification in Saihanba plantation forest by Ao Zhang, Xiaohong Wang, Xin Gu, Xiangyao Xu, Xintong Gao, Linlin Jiao

“…The results were shown that: 1) The identification effect of Scheme IV, as ascertained by screening three types of effective feature vectors based on the random forest algorithm, was the most effective, with an overall accuracy (OA) and kappa coefficient of 89.7% and 0.863, respectively. …”
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Identification of hub genes for the diagnosis associated with heart failure using multiple cell death patterns by Hua‐jing Yuan, Hui Yu, Yi‐ding Yu, Xiu‐juan Liu, Wen‐wen Liu, Yi‐tao Xue, Yan Li

“…Bioinformatics and machine learning algorithms were utilized to screen the HF key genes and PCD‐related HF hub genes, and an HF diagnostic model was constructed on this. …”
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Comparison of sample preparation methods for higher heating values in various sugarcane varieties using near-infrared spectroscopy by Kantisa Phoomwarin, Khwantri Saengprachatanarug, Jetsada Posom, Seree Wongpichet, Kittipong Laloon, Arthit Phuphaphud

“…Spectral data were pre-processed using seven techniques to minimize noise, and four variable selection algorithms–Variable Importance in Projection, Successive Projection Algorithm, Genetic Algorithm, and correlation-based selection via Partial Least Squares Regression–were employed to improve modelling accuracy.In parallel, four machine learning models–AdaBoost Regressor, Gradient Boosting, K-Nearest Neighbors, and Random Forest–were applied to the same dataset for Higher heating value prediction. …”
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Rapid Detection of Antibiotic Mycelial Dregs Adulteration in Single-Cell Protein Feed by HS-GC-IMS and Chemometrics by Yuchao Feng, Yang Li, Wenxin Zheng, Decheng Suo, Ping Gong, Xiaolu Liu, Xia Fan

“…In addition, the feasibility of quantitative analysis of the AMDs content in adulterated SCPF based on partial least squares regression (PLSR) algorithm. In total, 88 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were detected. …”
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ERBB3-related gene PBX1 is associated with prognosis in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer by Shufen Mo, Haiming Zhong, Weiping Dai, Yuanyuan Li, Bin Qi, Taidong Li, Yongguang Cai

“…Utilizing three distinct machine learning algorithms, we identified three signature genes-PBX1, IGHM, and CXCL13-that exhibited significant diagnostic value within the diagnostic model. …”
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Optimized Landing Site Selection at the Lunar South Pole: A Convolutional Neural Network Approach by Yongjiu Feng, Haoteng Li, Xiaohua Tong, Pengshuo Li, Rong Wang, Shurui Chen, Mengrong Xi, Jingbo Sun, Yuhao Wang, Huaiyu He, Chao Wang, Xiong Xu, Huan Xie, Yanmin Jin, Sicong Liu

“…The combined use of CNN and SHAP enables more effective potential site screening and a deeper understanding of the factors influencing selection. …”
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Robust Bi-CBMSegNet framework for advancing breast mass segmentation in mammography with a dual module encoder-decoder approach by Yu Wang, Mudassar Ali, Tariq Mahmood, Amjad Rehman, Tanzila Saba

“…Current target detection algorithms have limited applications and low accuracy. …”
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Evaluation of the shielding initiative in Wales (EVITE Immunity): protocol for a quasiexperimental study by Stephen Jolles, Ashley Akbari, Andrew Carson-Stevens, Helen Snooks, Alan Watkins, Adrian Edwards, Ann John, Alison Porter, Victoria Williams, Bridie Angela Evans, Ronan Lyons, Bernadette Sewell, Mark Rhys Kingston, Tony Whiffen, Jane Lyons, Rowena Bailey, Catherine A Thornton, Lesley Bethell, Samantha Bufton, Lucy Dixon

“…Clinically extremely vulnerable people identified through algorithms and screening of routine National Health Service (NHS) data were individually and strongly advised to stay at home and strictly self-isolate even from others in their household. …”
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Review of applications of deep learning in veterinary diagnostics and animal health by Sam Xiao, Navneet K. Dhand, Zhiyong Wang, Kun Hu, Kun Hu, Peter C. Thomson, John K. House, Mehar S. Khatkar, Mehar S. Khatkar

“…Deep learning (DL), a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI), involves the development of algorithms and models that simulate the problem-solving capabilities of the human mind. …”
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Research trends among new investigators at ISOQOL: a bibliometric analysis from 2019 to 2023 by Jae-Yung Kwon, Manraj N. Kaur, Ellen B. M. Elsman, Ava Mehdipour, Lori Suet Hang Lo, Ahmed M. Y. Osman, Sandrine Herbelet, Carrie-Anne Ng, Lotte van der Weijst, on behalf of the New Investigators Special Interest Group Members

“…Methodology Data on publications authored by 56 NI-SIG members between 2019 and 2023 were extracted from Web of Science and Scopus. A two-step screening process, guided by the Wilson and Cleary model of QoL, identified 561 unique documents for analysis. …”
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ATP6V0A4 as a novel prognostic biomarker and potential therapeutic target in oral squamous cell carcinoma by Xiaopu Gao, Jiamin Zhou, Yu Qiao, Chuyin Lin, Guanxiong Zhang, Qiuyu Wu, Zhikang Su, Qianji Zhang, Songkai Huang

“…Methods This study initially integrated TCGA and GEO databases for cross-platform differential gene screening. A prognostic model was constructed using univariate Cox regression and LASSO regression, complemented by random forest algorithms to identify core genes. …”
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Supporting self-management with an internet intervention for low back pain in primary care: a RCT (SupportBack 2) by Adam W A Geraghty, Taeko Becque, Lisa C Roberts, Jonathan Hill, Nadine E Foster, Lucy Yardley, Beth Stuart, David A Turner, Gareth Griffiths, Frances Webley, Lorraine Durcan, Alannah Morgan, Stephanie Hughes, Sarah Bathers, Stephanie Butler-Walley, Simon Wathall, Gemma Mansell, Malcolm White, Firoza Davies, Paul Little

“…We also wanted to know whether adding phone calls from a physiotherapist made the website more effective. Finally, we explored whether these options would represent ‘good value for money’ for the National Health Service. …”
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Miniaturized Near-Infrared Analyzer for Quantitative Detection of Trace Water in Ethylene Glycol by Qunling Luo, Zhiqiang Guo, Danping Lin, Boxue Chang, Yinlan Ruan

“…To address the limitations of a traditional Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, including its bulky size, high cost, and unsuitability for on-site industrial detection, this study developed a Fourier-transform near-infrared (FT-NIR) absorption testing system utilizing Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) technology for detecting trace water content in ethylene glycol. The modeling performances of three algorithms including Support Vector Machine Regression (SVMR), Principal Component Regression (PCR), and Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) were systematically evaluated, with PLSR identified as the optimal algorithm. …”
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Identification of three T cell-related genes as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for triple-negative breast cancer and exploration of potential mechanisms by Zhi-Chuan He, Zheng-Zheng Song, Zhe Wu, Peng-Fei Lin, Xin-Xing Wang

“…Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between TNBC and other BRCA subtypes were intersected with T cell-related genes to identify candidate biomarkers. Machine learning algorithms were used to screen for key hub genes, which were then used to construct a logistic regression (LR) model. …”
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A beginner’s approach to deep learning applied to VS and MD techniques by Stijn D’Hondt, José Oramas, Hans De Winter

“…There are many ways in which DL can be applied to these molecular modelling techniques to achieve more accurate results in a more efficient manner or expedite the data analysis of the acquired results. …”
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TikTok and Sound: Changing the ways of Creating, Promoting, Distributing and Listening to Music by Bojana Radovanović

“…In this article I will explore the ways in which TikTok has made an “aural turn” (Abidin and Kaye 2021), and thus changed and influenced the processes of music-making, music listening and music promotion. …”
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A nicotinamide metabolism-related gene signature for predicting immunotherapy response and prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma patients by Meng Wang, Wei Li, Fang Zhou, Zheng Wang, Xiaoteng Jia, Xingpeng Han

“…Four independent prognostic NMRGs (GJB3, CPA3, DKK1, KRT6A) were screened and used to construct a RiskScore model, which exhibited a strong predictive performance. …”
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Machine learning analysis of FOSL2 and RHoBTB1 as central immunological regulators in knee osteoarthritis synovium by Kun Gao, Zhenyu Huang, Zhouwei Liao, Yanfei Wang, Dayu Chen

“…We employed several machine learning algorithms, including least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and support vector machine–recursive feature elimination, to screen for key genes. …”
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