A Novel Approach to Pine Nut Classification: Combining Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Image Shape Features with Soft Voting-Based Ensemble Learning by Yueyun Yu, Xin Huang, Danjv Lv, Benjamin K. Ng, Chan-Tong Lam

“…Experimental validation on a dataset comprising seven pine nut varieties demonstrated that, compared to particle swarm optimization (PSO) and the genetic algorithm (GA), the IBiEO-SP algorithm improved average classification accuracy by 5.7% (<i>p</i> < 0.01, Student’s <i>t</i>-test) under four spectral preprocessing methods (MSC, SNV, SG1, and SG2). Remarkably, only 2–3 features were required to achieve optimal performance (MSC + random forest: 99.05% accuracy, 100% F1/precision; SNV + KNN: 97.14% accuracy, 100% F1/precision). …”
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Prophylactic internal iliac artery balloon occlusion in the management of placenta accreta spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis by Nicole dos Santos Pimenta, Ana Clara Felix de Farias Santos, Maírla Marina Ferreira Dias, Gabriela Oliveira Gonçalves Molino, Ana Gabriela Alves Pereira, Pedro Henrique Costa Matos da Silva

“…We performed random effects models and assessed I2 heterogeneity statistics. …”
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Factors enhancing operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities for improved service levels in Kampala Schools by Jude Zziwa Byansi, Swaib Semiyaga, Frank Kansiime, Robinah Nakawunde Kulabako

“…A cross-sectional study approach and systematic random sampling techniques were used to collect data from 274 schools (selected from 852) using checklists and questionnaires. …”
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ISUP grade upgrade prediction after radical prostatectomy: Role of Luteinizing Hormone to Testosterone ratio by Zhihua Pan, Ruizhe Zhao, Jinjiang Fan, Shaobo Zhang, Jie Li, Bianjiang Liu

“…Materials and Methods Clinical data from 503 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy (RP) at Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital between June 2022 and October 2024 were collected. A stratified random sampling method was used to divide the patients into a training set and a validation set at a 7:3 ratio. …”
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Knowledge towards Strabismus and Associated Factors among Adults in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Aragaw kegne Assaye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Natnael Lakachew Assefa, Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal

“…Among the participants, 52.3% (95% CI: 47.9–56.4) had good knowledge towards strabismus. …”
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Hygiene and Sanitation Practices and the Risk of Morbidity among Children 6–23 Months of Age in Kumbungu District, Ghana by Fusta Azupogo, Fadilatu Abdul-Rahaman, Beatrice Gyanteh, Ambrose Atosona

“…Results. About 53% and 55.3% of the children reportedly experienced diarrhoea and RTIs, respectively, two weeks before the survey. …”
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Prevalence of methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tomiwa Olumide Adesoji, Namwin Siourime Somda, Patience Tetteh-Quarcoo, Adebayo Osagie Shittu, Eric Sampane Donkor

“…The meta-analysis used the binary random effects model with a 95% confidence interval. …”
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Assessment of malaria treatment interventions: a critical analysis of government initiatives and causes of treatment failure at Port Loko Government Hospital, Sierra Leone by Lawrence Sao Babawo, Rashid Bundu Kpaka, Daniel Karim Dauda Sesay

“…A purposive stratified random sampling technique was used to ensure diverse representation. …”
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Availability of Adequately Iodized Dietary Salt and Associated Factors in a Town of Southeast Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey by Gadisa Fitala Obssie, Kassahun Ketema, Yohannes Tekalegn

“…A total of 394 households were selected for this study using a simple random sampling technique. The level of salt iodine content was determined using the rapid field test kit. …”
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Incidence and Associated Factors of Failed First Peripheral Intravenous Catheters among Adult Patients at Medical Surgical Wards in Public Referral  Hospitals of West Amhara, Ethio... by Chanyalew Worku Kassahun, Addisu Taye Abate, Zewdu Baye Tezera, Debrewok Tesgera Beshah, Chilot Desta Agegnehu, Mehmmed Adem Getnet, Hailemichael Kindie Abate, Birhaneslasie Gebeyehu Yazew, Mahlet Temesgen Alemu

“…EPI-DATA 3.1 and SPSS version-23 were used for data entry and analysis, respectively. …”
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Prevalence of cataract and its associated factors among adult diabetic patients attending at diabetic care clinics in Northwest Ethiopia, 2023 by Abebech Fikade Shumye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Matiyas Mamo Bekele

“…Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in Northwest Ethiopia from May 8 to June 8, 2023. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select study subjects. …”
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Fertility return after hormonal contraceptive discontinuation and associated factors among women attended Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia Dessie model clinic, Northeast Eth... by Yitayish Damtie, Bereket Kefale, Mastewal Arefaynie, Melaku Yalew, Bezawit Adane

“…Data were entered using Epi Data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Both bi-variable and multivariable binary logistic regressions were used to identify predictors of delayed fertility return. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Work-Related Spinal Pain Among Bank Workers in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Murad Umer MPH, Aboma Motuma PhD, Nesredin Ahmed MSc, Shiferaw Letta PhD

“…Participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique to ensure unbiased representation. …”
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Automatic Construction and Extraction of Sports Moment Feature Variables Using Artificial Intelligence by Zhao Zhang, Wang Li, Yuyang Zhang

“…The extracted features are binary classified several times to achieve the goal of multilabel classification. …”
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Risk prediction of advanced colorectal neoplasia among diabetic patients: A derivation and validation study by Martin CS Wong, Sarah Tsz Yui Yau, Eman YM Leung, Harry HX Wang, Junjie Huang

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Signal Enhancement Technology Based on Ultrasonic Guided Wave Rail Bottom Crack Detection by HE Jiping, ZHOU Yongjiu, QIN Pei, ZHANG Yan, ZHOU Shouzhen, WANG Ping, ZHOU Wentao, LIU Yong

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Predictors of oral healthcare utilization and satisfaction among Indian migrants and the host population in the Netherlands by Amandeep Pabbla, Denise Duijster, Irene H. A. Aartman, Charles Agyemang

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Milk yield and quality of dairy cows transitioning from milking parlour to automatic milking system by Luca Crocco, Silvia Magro, Angela Costa, Mauro Penasa, Massimo De Marchi

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Heavy metal biomarkers and their impact on hearing loss risk: a machine learning framework analysis by Ali Nabavi, Mohammad Kashkooli, Sara Sadat Nabavizadeh, Farimah Safari

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Enhancing seizure detection with hybrid XGBoost and recurrent neural networks by Santushti Santosh Betgeri, Madhu Shukla, Dinesh Kumar, Surbhi B. Khan, Muhammad Attique Khan, Nora A. Alkhaldi

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