CT-based radiomics features for the differential diagnosis of nodular goiter and papillary thyroid carcinoma: an analysis employing propensity score matching by Haiming Zhang, Zhenyu Li, Fengtao Zhang, Hengguo Li

“…Feature selection was carried out utilizing the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) logistic regression algorithm to generate the radiomics score (Rad-score). …”
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Optimal integration of solar home systems and appliance scheduling for residential homes under severe national load shedding by Sakhile Twala, Xianming Ye, Xiaohua Xia, Lijun Zhang

“…This study presents optimal strategies to guide households in determining suitable scheduling and sizing solutions for solar home systems to mitigate the inconvenience experienced by residents due to load shedding. To start with, we predict the load shedding stages that are used as input for the optimal strategies by using the K-Nearest Neighbour (KNN) algorithm. …”
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Integrating explainable artificial intelligence and light gradient boosting machine for glioma grading by Teuku Rizky Noviandy, Ghalieb Mutig Idroes, Irsan Hardi

“…Methods: This study employs the Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM), an advanced ML algorithm, in combination with Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) methodology to grade gliomas more effectively. …”
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Neighborhood socioeconomic inequality and sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study by Xiangyu Zhai, Doris S. F. Yu

“…Background Individual-level socioeconomic characteristics are known to predict sarcopenia, but little is known about how the neighborhood context shapes this debilitating problem among older adults. …”
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Externally bonded reinforcement side extended (EBRSE) technique to postpone debonding of FRP laminates in strengthened concrete elements by Mehdi Aghabagloo, Laura Carreras, Cristina Barris, Alba Codina, Marta Baena

“…Additionally, a numerical approach was applied, combining the finite difference method with a metaheuristic optimization algorithm, to derive the bond-slip law governing the constitutive behavior of both systems. …”
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A Framework to Calibrate Ecosystem Demography Models Within Earth System Models Using Parallel Surrogate Global Optimization by Yanyan Cheng, Wei Xia, Matteo Detto, Christine A. Shoemaker

“…The calibration for tropical forests has important implications for predicting land‐atmospheric interactions and responses of tropical forests to environmental changes.…”
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Identification of potential diagnostic markers and molecular mechanisms of asthma and ulcerative colitis based on bioinformatics and machine learning by Chenxuyu Zhang, Chenxuyu Zhang, Zheng Luo, Liang Ji

“…Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) explored pathway alterations, while immune infiltration patterns were analyzed using the CIBERSORT algorithm. Molecular docking (MD) was performed to predict therapeutic compounds, followed by molecular dynamics simulations on the top-ranked docked complex to assess its binding stability.ResultsA total of 41 shared genes were identified, linked to inflammatory and immune pathways, including TNF, IL-17, and chemokine signaling. …”
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Convolutional neural network for maxillary sinus segmentation based on the U-Net architecture at different planes in the Chinese population: a semantic segmentation study by Jiayi Chen

“…The best model was retained for predicting MS in the test set and calculating the model parameters. …”
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TRAINING SYSTEM OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS: QUALITY CONTROL by Vladimir A. Romanov, Valentina N. Kormakova, Elena N. Musaelian

“…There has been built a predicative model of quality control training of future specialists to meet modern standards and the principles of social partnership; the control algorithm of the learning process, developed in accordance with the standards (international) of quality ISO in the implementation of the quality control systems of the process approach (matrix-based responsibility, competence and remit of those responsible for the education process in the educational organization, the «problem» terms and diagnostic tools for assessing the quality of professional training of future specialists). …”
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Cryptographic hardness assumptions identification based on discrete wavelet transform by Ke Yuan, Yu Du, Yizheng Liu, Rongjin Feng, Bowen Xu, Gaojuan Fan, Chunfu Jia

“…A hybrid feature selection algorithm is proposed to filter out irrelevant features, which combines wrapper and filter methods. …”
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Revolutionising English language education:empowering teachers with BERT-LSTM-driven pedagogical tools by Sheik Hameed Nagoor Gani, Vijayakumar Selvaraj, Sahidul Islam Md, Sugadev Thalapathy, Mohamed Jalaludeen Abdulkadhar, Kanmani Kalimuthu

“…The proposed approach leverages big data and advanced machine learning algorithms by incorporating millions of student exercise attempts from a dataset. …”
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Mathematical solutions for coupled nonlinear equations based on bioconvection in MHD Casson nanofluid flow by Khalil Ur Rehman, Nosheen Fatima, Wasfi Shatanawi, Nabeela Kousar

“…ODEs were then numerically solved in MATLAB software using the built-in solver bvp4c algorithm. We established an artificial neural network (ANN) model, incorporating Tan-Sig and Purelin transfer functions, to enhance the accuracy of predicting skin friction coefficient (SFC) values along the surface. …”
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Analysis and Application of Grey-Markov Chain Model in Tax Forecasting by Huidi Zhang, Yimao Chen

“…The key to correct tax forecasting is the choice of forecasting algorithm. Traditional tax forecasting methods, such as factor scoring method, factor regression method, and system adjustment method, have a certain guiding role in actual work, but there are still many shortcomings, such as the limitation from the distribution and size of sample data and difficulty of grasping the nonlinear phenomena in economic system. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of IRF8-related genes and immune characteristics in lupus nephritis by Zhibin Yu, Chenghui Zheng, Yilun Wang

“…To bridge our findings with potential therapeutic implications, we used the drug-gene interaction database to predict drugs targeting the identified genes.ResultsTwenty co-differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, with IRF8 exhibiting significant expression differences and potential as a biomarker. …”
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Exploration of the Prognostic Markers of Multiple Myeloma Based on Cuproptosis‐Related Genes by Xiao‐Han Gao, Jun Yuan, Xiao‐Xia Zhang, Rui‐Cang Wang, Jie Yang, Yan Li, Jie Li

“…Additionally, key module genes were identified through weighted gene co‐expression network analysis. A univariate Cox algorithm and multivariate Cox analysis were employed to obtain biomarkers of MM and build a prognostic model before conducting independent prognostic analysis. …”
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Graph-Based Radiomics Feature Extraction From 2D Retina Images by Ofelio Jorreia, Nuno Goncalves, Rui Cortesao

“…The trained model achieved an accuracy of 94.95% in correctly identifying bifurcation points. Based on predicted bifurcation points and blood vessel segments, we use the Graph-Based Radiomics Feature Extraction Algorithm (Graph-BRFExtract) to extract the adjacency matrix. …”
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Radar versus optical: The impact of cloud cover when mapping seasonal surface water for health applications in monsoon-affected India. by Gowri Uday, Bethan V Purse, Douglas I Kelley, Abi Vanak, Abhishek Samrat, Anusha Chaudhary, Mujeeb Rahman, France F Gerard

“…Backscatter thresholds were identified manually, and our Bayesian algorithm found these thresholds were very likely (>97%). …”
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Application of Internet marketing tools for management decision-making by logistics enterprises by O.A., T.O., O.P., H.Yu.

“…The direct influence of the size of the advertising budget on the predicted indicators of targeted advertising has been proven. …”
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GEOECOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS OF THE REGIONS IN THE CENTRALBLACK SOIL REGION by S. A. Kurolap, N. V. Yakovenko, V. I. Fedotov, V. B. Mikhno, L. N. Kostyleva

“…The authors propose an algorithm to perform geoecological diagnostics of the large region. …”
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Development of a Short-Range Multispectral Camera Calibration Method for Geometric Image Correction and Health Assessment of Baby Crops in Greenhouses by Sabina Laveglia, Giuseppe Altieri, Francesco Genovese, Attilio Matera, Luciano Scarano, Giovanni Carlo Di Renzo

“…The stereo camera calibration algorithm estimated the target distance, enabling the correction of band misalignment through previously developed models. …”
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