Identifying tests to evaluate in a diagnostic accuracy study for patients with vertigo in general practice: a Delphi study by Anna-Marie R. Leemeyer, Andrew K. Ross, Tjasse D. Bruintjes, Jochen W.L. Cals, Roeland B. van Leeuwen, Birgit I. Lissenberg-Witte, Vincent A. van Vugt, Otto R. Maarsingh

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A DEA MODEL FOR MEASURING EFFICIENCY ADAPTED TO THE HOTEL SECTOR by Bernabé Escobar-Pérez, Antonio Lobo-Gallardo, José I. Otero-Terrón

“… The aim of this paper is propose an improved model based on the technique of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to measure hotel efficiency. …”
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Measuring the Effect of Inequality and Human Resource Indicators to Poverty Density in Indonesia by Heffi Christya Rahayu, P Purwantoro, Eni Setyowati

“…The analysis technique used is panel data regression. Result of the discussion the poverty gap index-P1 have positive impact to the poverty density indicated by the level of size and the depth of the poor population that increases, and the HDI have negative impact to poverty density. …”
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FTIR-SpectralGAN: A Spectral Data Augmentation Generative Adversarial Network for Aero-Engine Hot Jet FTIR Spectral Classification by Shuhan Du, Yurong Liao, Rui Feng, Fengkun Luo, Zhaoming Li

“…This design enhances the generation capability for complex patterns and facilitates the transformation from noise to high-dimensional data. The discriminator employs a multi-task dual-output structure, consisting of three Conv1D layers combined with LeakyReLU and Dropout techniques. …”
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An Analysis of the Level of Development of Urban Regions of Mashhad from the Point of View of Urban Prosperity by Keramatollah Ziari, Abolfazl Mansouri Etminan

“…The data required for this research were collected using a questionnaire tool, and the results were analyzed through cluster analysis and the TOPSIS technique.Finding: The findings of this research indicate that the urban regions of Mashhad are characterized by heterogeneous and unbalanced conditions in terms of urban prosperity. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators of Patient Engagement Activities to Improve Patient Safety in Healthcare Organizations: A Delphi-Based Expert Survey by Koch A, Brust L, Weigl M

“…Drawing upon a multi-perspective approach, this study aimed to investigate perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals on key implementation factors (ie, barriers and facilitators) for effective patient engagement (PE) in healthcare organizations to improve patient safety.Patients and Methods: A two-round Delphi technique comprising semi-structured interviews and an online survey was applied to consolidate the individual perspectives of stakeholders and establish consensus on factors (expected, potential or experienced) that facilitate or mitigate successful implementation of PE in healthcare organizations (ie, all types, including hospital and outpatient medical practices). …”
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A Time–Frequency-Based Data-Driven Approach for Structural Damage Identification and Its Application to a Cable-Stayed Bridge Specimen by Naiwei Lu, Yiru Liu, Jian Cui, Xiangyuan Xiao, Yuan Luo, Mohammad Noori

“…This study developed a time–frequency-based data-driven approach aiming to improve the effectiveness of traditional data-driven structural damage identification approaches for large complex structures. …”
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Impact of implant scan body material and angulation on the trueness and precision of digital implant impressions using four intraoral scanners–an in vitro study by Hisham Soltan, Xiaoxue Mai, Amr S. Ramdan, Mohammed Qasem Saleh, Sarraj. H. Ashour, Weibo Xie

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Influence of Cow Dung Extract Complemented with Nutrient Solution on the Growth Performance of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) by Abu Raihan, Md. Jahedur Rahman, Chand Sultana Chandni, Sabina Yasmin, Md. Shahajahan Ali, M. Mokbul Hossain

“…The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis with 4 replicates by analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SPSS. …”
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Influence of different cavity disinfectants on composite adhesion to dentin of primary teeth: An in vitro study by Ana Coelho, Luís Vilhena, Mariana Cordeiro, Inês Amaro, Anabela Paula, Carlos Miguel Marto, Cristina Cardoso Silva, Manuel Marques Ferreira, Eunice Carrilho, Amílcar Ramalho

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Detection of Plants Leaf Diseases using Swarm Optimization Algorithms by Saud Abdul Razzaq, Baydaa Khaleel

“…Classification is widely and largely used in data analysis, and pattern recognition. The data analysis aims to discover similarities between them and group them based on similarity into multiple classes. …”
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Standard b-value DWI-derived stiffness index analysis may provide a way to evaluate the development of intracerebral hematoma by Qian Li, Jin Mao, Qiyuan Wang, Liding Yao, Fangfang Xu, Fei Dong

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Multi-Objective Optimization of Daylighting–Thermal Performance in Cold-Region University Library Atriums: A Parametric Design Approach by Yunong Gao, Shuting Zhao, Yong Huang, Hui Pan

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LLM-Enhanced Human–Machine Interaction for Adaptive Decision-Making in Dynamic Manufacturing Process Environments by Zozan Keskin, Dominik Joosten, Nils Klasen, Meike Huber, Chang Liu, Benny Drescher, Robert H. Schmitt

“…Tested on process data from an industrial extrusion process that has been enhanced using data augmentation techniques, the proposed concept demonstrates the capability to retrieve relevant data and present tailored visualizations based on simple user prompts. …”
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A multi-dimensional data-driven ship roll prediction model based on VMD-PCA and IDBO-TCN-BiGRU-Attention by Huifeng Wang, Jianchuan Yin, Jianchuan Yin, Nini Wang, Lijun Wang, Lijun Wang

“…These deep learning techniques enable the model to extract both spatial features and temporal dependencies from the data. …”
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Primary Retroperitoneal Approach to the Superior Mesenteric Vessels in Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment of Right Colon Cancer with D3 Lymph Node Dissection. Technique and Firs... by S. K. Efetov, B. S. Semchenko, A. K. Rychkova

“…Aim: to develop and describe the technique of primary retroperitoneal approach to the superior mesenteric vessels for D3 lymph node dissection in minimally invasive surgical treatment of the right colon cancer; to evaluate the shortterm results of the first series of patients operated by this technique.Materials and methods. …”
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Talar OsteoPeriostic Grafting from the Iliac Crest (TOPIC): Five-Year Prospective Results of a Novel Press-Fit Surgical Technique for Large, Complex Osteochondral Lesions of the Ta... by Julian Hollander Bsc, Jari Dahmen MD, Sjoerd Stufkens MD, PhD, Gino M M.M.J. Kerkhoffs MD, PhD

“…Results: 36 patients (current data is 29pt; expected to be complete at congress) were assessed, and no patient were lost to follow-up. …”
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Multimodal data-driven prognostic model for predicting long-term outcomes in older adult patients with sarcopenia: a retrospective cohort study by Mengdie Liu, Wen Guo, Jin Peng, Jinhui Wu

“…Accurately predicting the mortality risk of older adults with SP is essential for informed clinical decision-making. This study aims to utilize machine learning techniques that incorporate sociodemographic factors, health-related metrics, lifestyle variables, and biomarker data to improve risk stratification and management in older adults with SP.MethodsWe analyzed data from the NHANES from 1999–2006 and 2010–2018, including a total of 1,619 older adult patients with SP, with a 10-year follow-up period for this population, during which 541 (33%) patients died and 1,078 (67%) survived. …”
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The Combined Effect of Four Nutraceutical-Based Feed Additives on the Rumen Microbiome, Methane Gas Emission, Volatile Fatty Acids, and Dry Matter Disappearance Using an In Vitro B... by Kelechi A. Ike, Deborah O. Okedoyin, Joel O. Alabi, Oludotun O. Adelusi, Michael Wuaku, Lydia K. Olagunju, Chika C. Anotaenwere, DeAndrea Gray, Peter A. Dele, Ahmed E. Kholif, Misty D. Thomas, Uchenna Y. Anele

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of an essential oil/fumaric combination, mannan-oligosaccharide, galactooligosaccharide, and a mannan-oligosaccharide/galactooligosaccharide combination on the dry matter disappearance (DMD)<i>,</i> gas production, greenhouse gasses, volatile fatty acid, and microbial community of a total mixed ration using a 24 h in vitro batch culture technique. …”
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Towards the 5th Industrial Revolution: A literature review and a framework for Process Optimization Based on Big Data Analytics and Semantics by Dimitris Mourtzis

“…The digitalization of modern manufacturing systems has resulted to increasing data generation, also known as Big Data. Although there are several technologies and techniques under the term Data Analytics for gathering such data, their interpretation to information, and ultimately to knowledge remains in its infancy. …”
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