USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES IN FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT by Joseph Olorunfemi AKANDE

“…Moreover, federated learning systems present a promising solution for ensuring privacy and security when dealing with sensitive financial data. This approach allows for collaborative learning without compromising the confidentiality of data, an essential factor in financial risk management. …”
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Diagnostic Effectiveness of Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 in Assessing the Risk of Developing Graft Dysfunction in Liver Recipient Children by R. M. Kurabekova, O. M. Tsiroulnikova, I. E. Pashkova, A. G. Olefirenko, O. E. Gichkun, L. V. Makarova, R. A. Monakhov, P. O. Shevchenko

“…The analysis of the test diagnostic efficiency showed that the area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.85 ± 0.05, 95 % CI 0.75–0.94, the sensitivity of the method was 83 %, its specificity was 77 %. …”
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The Application of Three-dimensional Shear Wave Elastography in the Detection of Inguinal Lymph Node Metastasis in Gynecological Malignancies by Yuping Shen, Jiulong Dai, Jiami Li, Man Lu

“…The diagnostic performance was analyzed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) methodology, enabling a comprehensive comparison of the sensitivity and specificity of 3D-SWE relative to conventional ultrasound and 2D-SWE. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of two-dimensional shear wave elastography and point shear wave elastography in identifying different stages of liver fibrosis in patients with metabolic dysfun... by Xiangyi Xu, Yiqing Zhang, Qiwei Zhu, Yuchen Xie, Yuanyuan Zhou, Bingtian Dong, Chaoxue Zhang

“…The areas under the summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) curves for diagnosing significant fibrosis (F≥2), advanced fibrosis (F≥3), and cirrhosis (F=4) using pSWE and 2-D SWE were as follows: 0.84 (95% CI 0.80-0.87), 0.91 (95% CI 0.88-0.93), and 0.94 (95% CI 0.91-0.95) for pSWE; 0.83 (95% CI 0.79-0.86) 0.85 (95% CI 0.82-0.88), and 0.89 (95% CI 0.86-0.91) for 2-D SWE, respectively. The pooled sensitivity for pSWE and 2-D SWE for stages F≥2, F≥3, and F=4 were 0.71 (95% CI 0.63-0.78), 0.81 (95% CI 0.72-0.88), and 0.81 (95% CI 0.63-0.91) for pSWE, and 0.77 (95% CI 0.68-0.84), 0.80 (95% CI 0.72-0.87), and 0.92 (95% CI 0.75-0.98) for 2-D SWE, respectively. …”
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The association of travel distance and other patient characteristics with breast cancer stage at diagnosis and treatment completion at a rural Rwandan cancer facility by Kayleigh Bhangdia, Abirami Natarajan, Niclas Rudolfson, Stéphane Verguet, Marcia C. Castro, Jean-Marie Vianney Dusengimana, Cyprien Shyirambere, Lauren E. Schleimer, Lawrence N. Shulman, Aline Umwizerwa, Catherine Kigonya, John Butonzi, Emily MacDuffie, Temidayo Fadelu, Daniel S. O’Neil, Cam Nguyen, Tharcisse Mpunga, Nancy L. Keating, Lydia E. Pace

“…In adjusted analyses, odds of late-stage diagnosis were 2.46 (95% CI:1.21–5.12) times higher among those in distance quartile 4 (> 135.8 km) versus 1 (< 55.7 km); the effect of distance was less strong in sensitivity analyses excluding patients from BCCOE’s surrounding district. …”
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In Vitro Antagonistic Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Beverage and Finfish on Pathogenic and Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganism in Ethiopia by Fitsum Dejene, Belayneh Regasa Dadi, Dagimawie Tadesse

“…The antimicrobial compounds synthesized by these isolates were sensitive to some proteolytic enzymes, and they were proved to be stable at high temperatures. …”
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Nanopore-based random genomic sampling for intraoperative molecular diagnosis by Francesco E. Emiliani, Abdol Aziz Ould Ismail, Edward G. Hughes, Gregory J. Tsongalis, George J. Zanazzi, Chun-Chieh Lin

“…Copy number variations (CNVs), which are almost ubiquitous in cancer, offer highly sensitive molecular biomarkers for diagnosis. These quantitative genomic alterations provide insight into dysregulated oncogenic pathways and can reveal potential targets for molecular therapies. …”
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Deficit irrigation enhances yield and water productivity of apples by inhibiting excessive vegetative growth and improving photosynthetic performance by Shenglin Wen, Ningbo Cui, Yaosheng Wang, Daozhi Gong, Liwen Xing, Zongjun Wu, Yixuan Zhang, Zhihui Wang

“…Results indicated that transpiration rate (Tr) was more sensitive to water deficit than net photosynthesis rate (Pn), leading to greater instantaneous water use efficiency (WUEi). …”
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Variabilidad de la temperatura de superficies en el NW de la provincia de Neuquén a partir de informción satelital. by Marisa Gloria Cogliati, Mariana Suárez

“…La temperatura de superficie obtenida utilizando la información de los canales 4 y 5 del sensor AVHRR presenta la distribución espacial de la temperatura del suelo que pone en evidencia la complejidad del comportamiento, asociado al relieve. …”
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Diagnostics of lung cancer by fragmentated blood circulating cell-free DNA based on machine learning methods by Ivan O. Meshkov, Alexander P. Koturgin, Pavel V. Ershov, Liubov A. Safonova, Julia A. Remizova, Valentina V. Maksyutina, Ekaterina D. Maralova, Vasilisa A. Astafieva, Alexey A. Ivashechkin, Boris D. Ignatiev, Antonida V. Makhotenko, Ekaterina A. Snigir, Valentin V. Makarov, Vladimir S. Yudin, Anton A. Keskinov, Sergey M. Yudin, Anna S. Makarova, Veronika I. Skvortsova

“…The performance of developed CM was evaluated using datum and testing sets for each LC stage category. Sensitivity values ranged from 66.7 to 85.7%, from 77.8 to 100%, and from 70 to 80% for LC stages I, II, and III, respectively. …”
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The influence of walking accessibility on station-to-station passenger flow and its interaction with metropolitan race/class segregation: A case study of MARTA’s heavy-rail network... by Luis Enrique Ramos-Santiago, Luke Derochers

“…It is also well documented that the sensitivity of passengers to key ridership determinants varies across income levels. …”
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Comprehensive coronary CT angiography in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Binh T Nguyen, Edward Hulten, Venkatesh L Murthy, Tarin Phillips, Gregory M Blake, Jonathan A Aun, Lisa M Conte, Ritika Gadodia, Aakash Tuli, Sara L Robinson, Travis E Harrell

“…Meta-analysis was conducted using random effects models. A sensitivity analysis was performed with a fixed effects model. …”
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A Phenomenological Study of the Role of Store Mannequins on the Experienced Responses of Generation-Y Female Customers by Kobra Najafi, Kambiz Heidarzadeh Hanzaee, Mohsen Khounsiavash

“…These themes emphasize various aspects, such as product characteristics, elicitation of emotions or sensations, presentation of product design and aesthetics, value creation, initial product evaluation, customer engagement, educational aspects, incentives for store entry, self-image, and envisioning clothing. …”
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Sex disparity in the association between alcohol consumption and sarcopenia: a population-based study by Longbao Yang, Longbao Yang, Qiuju Ran, Qiuju Ran, Yee Hui Yeo, Zhang Wen, Zhang Wen, Shuyue Tuo, Shuyue Tuo, Yong Li, Yong Li, Jia Yuan, Jia Yuan, Shejiao Dai, Shejiao Dai, Jinhai Wang, Jinhai Wang, Fanpu Ji, Fanpu Ji, Fanpu Ji, Fanpu Ji, Xinxing Tantai, Xinxing Tantai

“…Compared to nondrinkers, an increased risk of developing sarcopenia was observed in participants who consumed alcohol 2 days (OR: 2.36; 95% CI: 1.40–3.99) or &gt; 2 days (OR: 1.84; 95% CI: 1.10–3.07) per week, and those who engaged in binge drinking for ≤1 day per month (OR: 1.68; 95% CI: 1.09–2.60) or &gt; 1 day per month (OR: 2.10; 95% CI: 1.10–4.01). Sensitivity analyses based on different definitions of sarcopenia yielded similar results. …”
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HPLC-MS standardization and validation methods for determination of calactin content in dichloromethane fraction of Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand. (Niu jiao gua) stem bark and it... by Naphat Kaewpaeng, Sudaporn Wongwan, Khemmachat Pansooksan, Chanakan Chailom, Pattaraporn Chaisupasakul, Dumrongsak Pekthong, Nitra Nuengchamnong, Zhi-Hong Jiang, Li-Ping Bai, Piyarat Srisawang, Supawadee Parhira

“…Therefore, this study aimed to develop more sensitive and reliable method for measurement of calactin in CGD by using a HPLC- electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) for its application on quality control and prediction of anticancer activity of CGD. …”
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Exploring the Social Media Discussion of Breast Cancer Treatment Choices: Quantitative Natural Language Processing Study by Daphna Y Spiegel, Isabel D Friesner, William Zhang, Travis Zack, Gianna Yan, Julia Willcox, Nicolas Prionas, Lisa Singer, Catherine Park, Julian C Hong

“…Recognizing sentiments and emotions surrounding the decision-making process can facilitate patient-centric and emotionally sensitive treatment recommendations.…”
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CXCR4 promotes tumor stemness maintenance and CDK4/6 inhibitors resistance in ER-positive breast cancer by Qiangfeng Shi, Wang Yang, Yiye Ouyang, Yujie Liu, Zijie Cai

“…Mouse xenografts were used to analyze the role of CXCR4 in regulation palbociclib sensitivity in vivo. Additionally, we collected the clinical samples and performed immunohistochemistry to analyze the clinical significance of CXCR4. …”
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Joi et joie dans l’esthétique du désir amoureux : variété et polarisation de l’émotion by Guillaume Oriol

“…Le poème construit ainsi son sens dans le parcours affectif du sujet et, s’affranchissant des pures sensations éprouvées, jouit de sa propre existence, des mots pour le dire et du chant, construisant par là même et pour ainsi dire paradoxalement, la signature stylistique propre à chaque poète.…”
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The Cost-effectiveness of Celecoxib versus Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs plus Proton-pump Inhibitors for Treating Osteoarthritis in Algeria by Nadir Hammoumraoui, Sid Ahmed Kherraf, Joaquin Mould-Quevedo, Tarek A. Ismail

“…The average daily treatment costs and frequencies of resource use for adverse events were based on data collected in August 2011 from a private clinic located in Cheraga, Algiers, Algeria. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis (PSA) was performed to construct cost-effectiveness acceptability curves (CEACs). …”
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Stimulation of Alpha1-Adrenergic Receptor Ameliorates Cellular Functions of Multiorgans beyond Vasomotion through PPARδ by Yong-Jik Lee, Hyun Soo Kim, Hong Seog Seo, Jin Oh Na, You-Na Jang, Yoon-Mi Han, Hyun-Min Kim

“…The treatment lowered blood pressure, fat and body weight, cholesterol levels, and inflammatory activity; increased ATP content and insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscles; and increased cardiac contractile function without exercise training. …”
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