An Overview of Patient-reported Outcomes for Men with Prostate Cancer: Results from the PIONEER Consortium by Sebastiaan Remmers, Katharina Beyer, Tariq A. Lalmahomed, Peter Prinsen, Nicole J.E. Horevoorts, Nora Tabea Sibert, Christoph Kowalski, Francesco Barletta, Oliver Brunckhorst, Giorgio Gandaglia, Jochem R.N. van der Voort van Zyp, Emma J. Smith, Andre Deschamps, Laurence Collette, Philip Cornford, Susan Evans-Axelsson, James N’Dow, Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Monique J. Roobol, Lionne D.F. Venderbos

“…We observed that sexual dysfunction was the most affected PRO and found large differences between data sources. Conclusions and clinical implications: Our results support the feasibility of PRO assessment using big data in Europe. …”
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Challenges in the establishment of a rare plant species monitoring program using community science volunteers by David J. Gibson, Christopher D. Benda, Ingrid Felsl, Gretel Kiefer

“…We propose a recruitment strategy to broaden the diversity of our volunteers by better engaging community members who are not typically involved with plant monitoring but are interested in hiking, walking in natural areas, gardening, and restoration activities, and others who would like the opportunity to collaborate with scientists and researchers in addressing an environmental issue. Practical implication: Community science plant monitoring programs face challenges in recruitment, retention, remoteness of field sites and data quality. …”
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Computational analysis of the functional impact of MHC-II-expressing triple-negative breast cancer by Yang Cui, Weihang Zhang, Xin Zeng, Yitao Yang, Sung-Joon Park, Kenta Nakai, Kenta Nakai

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Assessing the efficacy and cost‐effectiveness of integrating autonomous recording units and point‐count surveys for population monitoring of northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus)... by William B. Lewis, Clint Johnson, James A. Martin

“…We used empirical data and simulations of biologically realistic datasets to assess the relative benefits and costs associated with estimating abundance from ARU and point‐count data collected from northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus), a species of cultural and commercial importance that has been declining across much of its range. …”
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Effectiveness of Self-Help Plus in its digital version in reducing anxiety and post-traumatic symptomatology among nursing home workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: secondary anal... by Marianna Purgato, Federico Tedeschi, Corrado Barbui, José Luis Ayuso-Mateos, Roberto Mediavilla, Marianna Riello, Debora Zaccoletti, David MacTaggart, Elena Rusconi

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Chaperonin containing TCP1 subunit 5 as a novel pan-cancer prognostic biomarker for tumor stemness and immunotherapy response: insights from multi-omics data, integrated machine le... by Jiajun Li, Nuo Xu, Leyin Hu, Jiayue Xu, Yifan Huang, Deqi Wang, Feng Chen, Yi Wang, Jiani Jiang, Yanggang Hong, Huajun Ye

“…Abstract Background Chaperonin containing TCP1 subunit 5 (CCT5), a vital component of the molecular chaperonin complex, has been implicated in tumorigenesis, cancer stemness maintenance, and therapeutic resistance. …”
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From Carbon Footprints to Competitive Edges: Analyzing Environmental Efficiency in Aviation by Zehra Vildan Serin, Oya Öztürk

“…Purpose: This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of environmental efficiency in the aviation industry, focusing on 19 global airline companies employing diverse business models.Methodology: Utilizing Data Envelopment Analysis for 2017 to 2022, the research quantifies efficiency levels based on input and output variables, including Fuel Consumption, Revenue Passenger Kilometers, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Total Income.Findings: Noteworthy findings reveal that Alaska Airlines (VRS=1), Lufthansa (VRS=1), Spirit Airlines (VRS=1), and Delta Air Lines (VRS=1) consistently operated at the environmental efficiency frontier, showcasing a proportional relationship between input and output values.Originality: The dynamic nature of the aviation industry, coupled with the economic implications of environmental initiatives, necessitates a nuanced understanding of airlines' sustainability efforts. …”
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A Network Bounded Adjusted Measure for Assessing the Efficiency of Agricultural and Pastoral Systems with Shared Factors and Undesirable Outputs by Chunhua Chen, Chongyu Ma

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THE USE OF VERSATEXT IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES AT MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES by Yu. Lysanets, L. Morska, O. Bieliaieva

“…This article explores the integration of data-driven learning tools, as exemplified by VersaText, into the process of teaching English for Specific Purposes in medical education. …”
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The interplay between business analytics capabilities and decision-making performance in Indonesia's public sector by Ikhsan A. Fattah, Harjanto Prabowo, Viany Utami Tjhin, Rano Kartono Rahim

“…This study investigates the relationships between data-driven culture, business analytics capability, and decision-making performance, with a focus on the mediating effects of data literacy skills and knowledge management. …”
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Evaluation of Cultural Ecosystem Services in the Urban Parks of Macau from a Cultural Heritage Perspective by Kehui Liu, Pohsun Wang, Jing Liu

“…Cultural ecosystem services (CES) provided by 12 major urban parks on the Macau Peninsula were quantitatively evaluated using social media data. Furthermore, the potential implications of these findings for cultural heritage preservation and landscape design optimization were investigated. …”
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Effects of the built environment on travel distance in bus-oriented, medium-sized cities in China by Xiaowei Li, Lanxin Shi, Junqing Tang, Jiaying Li, Pengjun Zhao, Qian Liu, Jun Chen, Changxi Ma

“…These findings provide novel insights and empirical implications to support urban planning strategies in medium-sized cities. …”
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Exploring the impact of foreign direct investment on poverty reduction in Latin America: Evidence from panel quantile regression model by Eid Ibrahim Daud, Mousse Abdi Mohamoud, Jama Mohamed, Abdinasir Ali Abdi

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Can Women’s Empowerment Increase Their Participation in the Workforce? Evidence from ASEAN by Maida Shafarana Shabrina, Sitti Retno Faridatussalam

“…Method: This research employs a panel data approach by applying the Random Effects Model (REM) across 10 ASEAN member countries. …”
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A physically based analytical model of flood frequency curves by S. Basso, M. Schirmer, G. Botter

“…The approach provides a framework for the prediction of floods based on short data series of rainfall and daily streamflows that may be especially valuable in data scarce regions of the world.…”
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Transformer-based multimodal precision intervention model for enhancing diaphragm function in elderly patients by Ma Xinli, Zhao Jie, Yan Ming, Zhang Yanping, Li Fan, Jia Jing, Ding Lu

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Industry 4.0 in commercial airlines: a bibliometric analysis by Nicholas Omido, Rose Luke, Joash Mageto, Thomas Ombati, Thomas Ombati

“…The contemporary literature has focused on artificial intelligence, automation, big data analytics, the Internet of Things, and integrating Industry 4.0 technologies. …”
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Investigating the determinants of productivity dynamics in Indian commercial banks: a DEA based Malmquist Index approach by Rashika Jain, Mohit Kumar Ojha, Vedmani Mishra

“…For this purpose, the study resorted to Data Envelopment Analysis based Malmquist Productivity Index. …”
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Assessment of integrated rail and bus transport network design: Equity and efficiency perspectives by Mudassar Shafiq, Marco Amorim, António Couto

“…This paper presents a methodological framework that integrates PTND with Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to design and evaluate multiple PTND scenarios. …”
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Crop simulation models as decision tools to enhance agricultural system productivity and sustainability – a critical review by Koushik Banerjee, Suman Dutta, Sumanta Das, Rahul Sadhukhan

“…This aids policymakers and farmers in making informed decisions to mitigate risks associated with agricultural productivity. The advent of BIG-DATA in agriculture and various crop simulation modeling approaches at multiple spatiotemporal scales offers valuable insights into seasonal and in-field soil-crop variability, enabling accurate crop yield, and quality estimation. …”
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