Machine learning with the body roundness index and associated indicators: a new approach to predicting metabolic syndrome by Yaxuan He, Zekai Chen, Zhaohui Tang, Yuexiang Qin, Fang Wang

“…Objective To develop a non-invasive prediction model for MetS by integrating body roundness index (BRI), gender, age, height, and waist circumference with machine learning algorithms, and to validate its generalizability across different ethnic groups. Methods We trained and validated machine learning models using a retrospective health examination dataset from Central South University (D1, n = 268,942) and externally validated them on a European cohort (D2, n = 60,799). …”
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A novel dynamic weighted prediction framework with stability-enhanced dynamic thresholding feature selection for neurodegenerative disease detection using gait features by Diksha Giri, Ranjit Panigrahi, Samrat Singh Bhandari, Moumita Pramanik, Akash Kumar Bhoi, Victor Hugo C. de Albuquerque

“…Machine learning may help detect aberrant gait patterns early. Methods A novel ensemble classifier, the Dynamic Weighted Prediction Framework (DWPF), and an innovative feature selection methodology, Stability-Enhanced Dynamic Thresholding (SEDT), have been proposed for neurodegenerative disease detection. …”
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Validation of a semi-automated method to quantify lesion volume changes in multiple sclerosis on 2D proton-density-weighted scans based on image subtraction by Rozemarijn M. Mattiesing, Serena Stel, Alysha S. Mangroe, Iman Brouwer, Adriaan Versteeg, Ronald A. van Schijndel, Bernard M.J. Uitdehaag, Frederik Barkhof, Hugo Vrenken, Joost P.A. Kuijer

“…Spearman's correlations (rs) were used to assess the relation of global and central atrophy, manually measured T2 lesion volume, and lesion volume change with the method's performance as reflected by the difference measures |Δtrans| and Δacc. …”
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A Clustering Metbod Based on tbe Tbresbold in Wireless Heterogeneous Network by Dongsheng Han, Shasha Ding, Ping Yu

“…The base station clustering problems in wireless heterogeneous network to suppress the inter cell interference were studied.A clustering method based on the threshold,which can improve the system performance,was proposed.The method maximizes the transmission rate for the target under the heterogeneous network scenarios,then selecting the base stations meeting the threshold value to collaborate,at the same time considering the user belonging-base station's signal intensity and the no-belongings' interference.The receiver transmission rate in different clustering methods was analyzed.The simulation results show that the proposed method is better than the existing methods in the system transmission rate.…”
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Exploring the impact of bilingual education on student outcomes: A qualitative student-centric approach by Gnana Sanga Mithra S, Ananth Padmanabhan

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Multi-Fault Feature Extraction and Diagnosis of Gear Transmission System Using Time-Frequency Analysis and Wavelet Threshold De-Noising Based on EMD by Renping Shao, Wentao Hu, Jing Li

“…This paper researches the threshold principle in the process of using the wavelet transform to de-noise the system, and combines EMD (empirical mode decomposition) with wavelet threshold de-noising to solve the problem. …”
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The Bayesian Gaussian mixture model with nearest-neighbor distance (BGMM-NND) algorithm: A new earthquake clustering method and its application to the Sichuan–Yunnan Block by JieYi Hou, Feng Hu, Yang Zang, LingYuan Meng

“…Unlike the conventional nearest neighbor distance method, the BGMM-NND algorithm eliminates the need for hyperparameter tuning or reliance on fixed thresholds, offering enhanced flexibility for clustering across varied seismic scales. …”
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Seismicity associated with hydraulic fracturing in Changning shale gas field, China: Constraints from source mechanisms, stress field and fluid overpressure thresholds by Jingjing Dai, Jianfeng Liu, Jianxiong Yang, Fujun Xue, Lei Wang, Xiangchao Shi, Shigui Dai, Jun Hu, Changwu Liu

“…Following the Mohr-Coulomb criterion, we estimate the fluid overpressure thresholds from FMS for different seismic clusters, providing insights into potential physical mechanisms for induced seismicity. …”
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Sample Size for Agreement Studies on Quantitative Variables by Bruno Mario Cesana, Paolo Antonelli

“…Furthermore, our devised procedure allows to calculate the sample sizes by choosing between two most suitable formulations of the global parameters space of the null and alternative hypotheses; indeed, they are based on the portion of the distribution of the differences between the two measurement methods or on appropriately chosen agreement thresholds. …”
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Association between air pollutant exposure, body water distribution and sleep disorder indices in individuals with low-arousal-threshold obstructive sleep apnoea by Ming Liu, Kang-Yun Lee, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Yi-Chun Kuan, Wen-Te Liu, Jiunn-Horng Kang, Hsin-Chien Lee, Cheng-Jung Wu, Huei-Tyng Huang, Wen-Hua Hsu, Arnab Majumdar, Po-Hao Feng, Chien-Hua Tseng, Kuan-Yuan Chen

“…Air pollutant exposure at different time intervals (1, 3, 6 and 12 months) was estimated using the nearest station estimation method, and government air-quality data were also obtained. …”
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Adaptive Threshold Algorithm for Outlier Elimination in 3D Topography Data of Metal Additive Manufactured Surfaces Obtained from Focus Variation Microscopy by Xin Xu, Tobias Pahl, Sebastian Hagemeier, Peter Lehmann

“…This paper introduces a method for deriving self-adaptive thresholds from the convolution result and compares the effects of different operators in creating self-adaptive thresholds. …”
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Comparing the Effects of a Series of Ischaemic Compression Therapy and Muscle Energy Techniques on Pain Threshold and Muscle Tension in People with Upper Crossed Syndrome by Dawid Janczarzyk, Krzysztof Jamka, Edyta Mikołajczyk, Bartosz Zając

“…Trigger points (TP) develop within the affected muscles, generating pain and other symptoms that worsen quality of life. A popular method of therapy is ischaemic compression (IC) of trigger points and muscle energy techniques (MET). …”
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Evaluation and refinement of thresholds for early migration of total knee replacements as an estimator of late aseptic loosening: an updated systematic review of RSA and survival s... by Raymond Puijk, Jiwanjot Singh, Rowan H Puijk, Elise K Laende, José W M Plevier, Peter A Nolte, Bart G C W Pijls

“…Secondary aims were evaluation of 6-month migration, mean continuous (1- to 2-year) migration, and fixation-specific thresholds for tibial component migration. Methods: One review comprised early migration data, measured by maximum total point motion (MTPM), from RSA studies, while the other focused on revision rates for aseptic loosening of tibial components from survival studies. …”
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Reliability and responsiveness of a tissue hardness meter and algometer for measuring tissue hardness and pressure pain threshold in upper trapezius myofascial trigger points by Soukmisai Somphithak, Uraiwan Chatchawan, Atipong Pimdee, Wiraphong Sucharit

“…Both distribution-based methods (mean difference, effect size (ES), standardized response mean (SRM), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change at 95% confidence (MDC95)) and anchor-based methods (minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and area under the curve (AUC)) were utilized in the analysis. …”
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Effect of cyclo-L-prolylglycine on pain response thresholds and morphine-induced analgesia in inbred BALB/c and C57Bl/6 mice by A. V. Nadorova, K. N. Koliasnikova, I. V. Chernyakova, L. G. Kolik

“…To evaluate the effect of exogenous CPG on the thresholds of acute pain response and morphine–induced analgesia in mice with an opposite reaction to emotional stress.Methods. …”
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A quantitative LC-MS/MS method for residues analysis of 62 plant growth regulators and the investigation of their effects on the quality of traditional Chinese medicinal: Codonopsi... by Hongxu Zhou, Hongxu Zhou, Yue Ren, Yangli Wang, Jing Su, Xiangmin Zhou, Siyu Huang, Rui Yan, Jun Zeng, Min Chen, En Zhang, Xiaohu Chen

“…In plant metabolomics, the arrangement of CR samples, which have been exposed to different fertilization levels, along the axes of partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) indicates that the chemical composition of CR experiences substantial alterations once a particular fertilization threshold is surpassed. …”
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Age-related determinants of the metabolic syndrome in women of reproductive age of the main ethnic groups of the Baikal Region by L. V. Belenkaia, L. V. Suturina, M. A. Darenskaya, A. V. Atalyan, L. M. Lazareva, Ia. G. Nadelyaeva, N. I. Babaeva, L. F. Sholokhov, L. I. Kolesnikova

“…To determine the age limit of the initial manifestations of the metabolic syndrome in women of reproductive age of the Caucasian and Asian ethnic groups. Materials and methods. The study included women of reproductive age of the Russian and Buryat ethnic groups (n = 1231). …”
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Solar Probability Density Estimation Using Adaptive Parametric/Nonparametric Hybrid Model by Maisam Wahbah, Bashar Zahawi, Tarek H. M. El-Fouly

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Development of a UHPLC-UV/Vis Method for Simultaneously Determining Six Beta-Lactam Antibiotics in Plasma: A Tool for the Clinical Implementation of Therapeutic Monitoring of Beta-... by Iria Varela-Rey, Marta Martínez-Guitián, Gonzalo Hermelo-Vidal, Enrique Bandín-Vilar, Ignacio Novo-Veleiro, Pablo Manuel Varela-García, Irene Zarra-Ferro, Miguel González-Barcia, Cristina Mondelo-García, Anxo Fernández-Ferreiro

“…Approximately 26% of trough concentrations were below the minimal inhibitory concentration, while others exceeded thresholds associated with potential toxicity. <b>Discussion</b>: This study represents the first UHPLC-UV/Vis method for the simultaneous determination of these six beta-lactams, overcoming limitations of prior methods that required different mobile phases or excluded clinically relevant antibiotics. …”
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Exercise type, training load, velocity loss threshold, and sets affect the relationship between lifting velocity and perceived repetitions in reserve in strength-trained individual... by Gøran Paulsen, Roger Myrholt, Fredrik Mentzoni, Paul Andre Solberg

“…Purpose To explore the relationship between bar velocity and perceived repetitions in reserve (pRIR) for the bench press and the squat exercises during multiple training sessions in strength-trained individuals. Methods Nineteen well-trained individuals (9♀ and 10♂, 26 ± 4 yr, 174 ± 8 cm, 74 ± 9 kg (mean ± standard deviation)) trained squats and bench press for six weeks. …”
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