Forecasting tuberculosis in Ethiopia using deep learning: progress toward sustainable development goal evidence from global burden of disease 1990–2021 by Zinabu Bekele Tadese, Fetlework Gubena Arage, Tigist Kifle Tsegaw, Eyob Akalewold Alemu, Tsegasilassie Gebremariam Abate, Eliyas Addisu Taye

“…Model performance was evaluated using Root Mean Squared Error, Mean Absolute Error, Mean Absolute Percentage Error, and Symmetric Mean Absolute Percentage Error. …”
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Development of an interpretable model for foot soft tissue stiffness based on gait plantar pressure analysis by Xiaotian Bai, Xiao Hou, Dazhi Lv, Dazhi Lv, Jialin Wei, Jialin Wei, Yiling Song, Zhengyan Tang, Hongfeng Huo, Hongfeng Huo, Jingmin Liu

“…Mean impact value analysis was conducted in parallel to investigate the relative importance of different plantar pressure features.ResultsThe predicted values for the training set are slightly higher than the actual values (MBE = 0.77N/m, RMSE = 11.89 N/m), with a maximum relative error of 7.82% and an average relative error of 1.98%, and the predicted values for the test set are slightly lower than the actual values (MBE = −4.43N/m, RMSE = 14.73 N/m), with a maximum relative error of 7.35% and an average relative error of 2.55%. …”
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Inverse distance weight interpolation method for missing data of PM2.5 spatiotemporal series by Yurou LIANG, Hongling WU, Weipeng WANG, Feng CHENG, Ping DUAN

“…Interpolation accuracy was evaluated using four metrics: root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), and mean relative error (MRE). …”
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Forecasting antimicrobial resistance in China using a hybrid ARIMA-GM(1,1) model by Feng Liu, Caixia Dang, Hengliang Lv, Ziqian Zhao, Sijin Zhu, Yang Wang, Hongbin Song, Yuanyong Xu, Hui Chen

“…The model performance was evaluated using five metrics: Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and R 2, and the resistance rate trends for 2024–2028 were predicted. …”
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Long-Term Efficacy of CRT, Lucid, Euclid, and IBright Orthokeratology Lenses in Controlling Myopia Progression in Children and Adolescents: A 36-Month Retrospective Cohort Study by Xi W, Li H, Qi W, Tan T, Wang L

“…Wulan Xi,1 Huixia Li,2 Wenping Qi,3 Tingting Tan,1 Lin Wang4 1Department of Refractive Error Treatment, Tongliao Chaoju Eye Hospital, Tongliao, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of refractive error treatment, Inner Mongolian Chaoju Eye Hospital, Hohhot, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Refractive Error Treatment, Baotou Chaoju Eye Hospital, Baotou, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Ophthalmology, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Tingting Tan, Department of refractive error treatment, Tongliao Chaoju Eye Hospital, Tongliao, People’s Republic of China, Email tantingting@chaojueye.com Lin Wang, Department of Ophthalmology, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China, Email wlin128@163.comPurpose: This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of four types of orthokeratology (OK) lenses (CRT, Lucid, Euclid, and IBright) in controlling mild to moderate myopia progression among children and adolescents over 36 months.Methods: This retrospective study analyzed clinical records of 219 children (438 eyes) who wore OK lenses for 36 months. …”
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Application of Artificial Intelligence in rheumatic disease classification: an example of ankylosing spondylitis severity inspection model by Chih-Wei Chen, Hao-Hung Tsai, Chao-Yuan Yeh, Cheng-Kun Yang, Hsi-Kai Tsou, Pui-Ying Leong, James Cheng-Chung Wei

“…The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.Results The spine point detection at the first stage achieved 1.57 micrometres in mean error distance with the ground truth, and the second stage of the classification network can reach 0.81 in mean accuracy. …”
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Validation of a Swedish version of the National Institute of Health – Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index by Helena Hallencreutz Grape, Magnus Grabe, Philip von Rosen, Lotta Renström Koskela, Birgitta Nordgren

“…The test-retest reliability showed an intraclass correlation (ICC) of 0.89 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.82–0.94) which indicates good to excellent reliability. The standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change were 2.5 and 7.0 respectively. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Observational Learning and Self-Directed Learning in Improving Technical Skills in Nursing Anesthesia Students of Iran: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Pooya Mohamadali Zade, Pegah Arman, Nasrin Shirmohammadi-Khoram, Ibrahim Kareem Muhammad, Siavash Sangi, Mobin Arian

“…Learning by observation (a method in which the learner observes the teacher and learns the skill through watching) and self-directed learning (the learner identifies their needs using their creativity, sets goals, and learns the desired skill through trial and error) are effective methods for learning technical skills. …”
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Soft sensor modeling method for Pichia pastoris fermentation process based on substructure domain transfer learning by Bo Wang, Jun Wei, Le Zhang, Hui Jiang, Cheng Jin, Shaowen Huang

“…Conclusion The proposed soft sensor modeling method can accurately predict Pichia pastoris concentration and inulinase concentration online under different working conditions, and has higher prediction accuracy than the traditional soft sensor modeling method.…”
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Backpropagation Neural Network Implementation in Volumetric Modulated Arch Therapy of Brain Cancer Dose Prediction by Nafisa Imtiyaziffati Rasoma Muliarso, Prawito Prajitno, Dewa Ngurah Yudhi Prasada, Aloysius Putranto, Muhammad Fadli, Dwi Seno Kuncoro Sihono

“…The Radiomics and dosiomics features represent the organ shapes and dose distribution quantitatively to increase the prediction accuracy. The Mean Squared Error and paired t-test was used in model evaluation. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese body shape questionnaire short form for assessing eating disorder symptoms among university students by Zeng Gao, Zeng Gao, Jing Zhao, Xi Liu, Haitao Wang, Miaoling Zhang, Han Yuan

“…The BSQ showed significant correlations with the EDE-QS (p < 0.01).ConclusionThe Chinese version of the BSQ demonstrates strong psychometric properties among university students with eating disorder symptoms, supporting its use as a reliable and valid assessment tool in the Chinese population.…”
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Developing a digital psychosocial support program for men with low-risk prostate cancer during active surveillance by Kim Donachie, Michel Hansma, Marian Adriaansen, Erik Cornel, Esther Bakker, Lilian Lechner

“…Conclusion: This study developed a patient-centered self-management application to address psychosocial challenges in AS. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Triple Organic Paste vs Triple Antibiotic Paste: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study by Sudheer Kumar Kotha, BV Thimma Reddy, Uday Chowdary Birapu, Hemanth Kumar L Raichurkar, Kumar J Raghavendra

“…Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined for each group using the trial and error method, and results were obtained after incubation for 24 hours at 37°C. …”
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Validation of the scale compassion fatigue inventory in health professional Spanish-speaking: a cross-sectional study by Antonio Kobayashi-Gutiérrez, Blanca Miriam Torres-Mendoza, Bernardo Moreno-Jiménez, Rodrigo Vargas-Salomón, Jazmin Marquez-Pedroza, Rosa Martha Meda-Lara

“…The CFA showed good fit indices and psychometric values (Cronbach´s alpha = 0.87, Omega = 0.87, Comparative Fit Index = 0.99, Tucker Lewis = 0.99, root mean square error of approximation = 0.045, Standardized Root Mean Square Residual = 0.05). …”
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Residual transmission of HIV infection from mother to child in the Atlantic and littoral departments in Benin by Edwige Hermione Dagba Gbessin, Haziz Sina, René Kpemahouton Keke, Michel Kiréopori Gomgnimbou, Aldric Afangnihoun, Moussa Bachabi, Abdoul-Salam Ouedraogo, Lamine Baba-Moussa

“…Comparison of proportions tests (analysis of the significance of the difference in prevalence) with an error threshold of 5% were used to assess the determinants of the transmission. …”
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Synergistic effects of cardiovascular health and social isolation on adverse pregnancy outcomes by Hisashi Ohseto, Mami Ishikuro, Geng Chen, Ippei Takahashi, Genki Shinoda, Aoi Noda, Keiko Murakami, Masatsugu Orui, Noriyuki Iwama, Masahiro Kikuya, Hirohito Metoki, Atsushi Hozawa, Taku Obara, Shinichi Kuriyama

“…This difference was attenuated for pregnant women with high CVH status (13.6% vs. 13.1%). In conclusion, CVH status may be useful for assessing the risk of APOs. …”
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Calculating Relative Correction Factors for Quantitative Analysis with HILIC-HPLC-ELSD Method: Eight Fructooligosaccharides of Morinda Officinalis as a Case Study by Lihong Zhou, Hui Ni, Linlin Zhang, Wenyong Wu, Tengqian Zhang, Qi Su, Jing Zhou, Huali Long, Jinjun Hou, Jiyu Gong, Wanying Wu

“…Six calculation methods of RCF were investigated to select the most reasonable method. The relative error of content between the QAMS and the external standard method (ESM) obtained from 30 batches of samples was used as an indicator to evaluate the six methods. …”
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Nomogram for predicting the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids based on oxytocin experimentation and ultrasonographic features: a retrospec... by Sheng Chen, Danling Zhang, Guisheng Ding, Mengqi Chen, Songsong Wu, Jianzhong Zou

“…The calibration curve of the nomogram demonstrated good consistency between actual observations and nomogram predictions, with an absolute error of 0.066. The model’s discriminative ability was evaluated by the area under the curve, which was 0.887 (95% CI: 0.818–0.955). …”
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Determining optimal clinical target volume margins based on microscopic extracapsular extension of metastatic nodes in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer after chemotherapy o... by Yujiao Zhang, Jiaran Li, Xiao Song, Fen Zhao, Li Li, Shuanghu Yuan

“…We determined appropriate margin widths based on a 5% error risk as 3.00, 2.30, and 1.40 mm for direct surgery, NAC, and NACI, respectively. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the respectful maternity care scale https://nmcjournal.zums.ac.ir/article-1-935-en.html by Sule Gokyildiz Surucu, Gunes Arslan, Burcu Avcibay Vurgec, Ebru Gozuyesil, Ephrem Daniel Sheferaw

“…Cronbach’s alpha of the scale was calculated 0.870. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the RMC scale is a valid and reliable scale for Turkish society. …”
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