Levenberg-Marquardt recurrent neural network for heat transfer in ternary hybrid nanofluid flow with nonlinear heat source-sink by Ibrahim Mahariq, Kashif Ullah, Mehreen Fiza, Aasim Ullah Jan, Hakeem Ullah, Saeed Islam, Seham M. Al-Mekhlafi

“…The findings confirm that ternary hybrid nanofluids (THNF) enhance heat transfer rates, making them promising for industrial and engineering applications. …”
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Trends in rheumatoid arthritis burden in China and globally, 1990-2021: A longitudinal study based on the GBD database. by Zhengpeng Li, Hao Zeng, Bo Jin, Mianyu Zhang, Xiaoyun Zhang, Yuan Chai

“…CI) to identify trends in disease burden. In addition, data collation using WPS allows for the comparison of RA burdens across different age groups, genders and time points in China and globally, and the data is rigorously screened and processed to ensure accuracy and comparability.…”
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Epidemiology, literacy, risk factors, and clinical status of oral cancer in East Africa: A scoping review. by Kafayat Aminu, Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi, Akinyele Olumuyiwa Adisa, Chiamaka Norah Ezeagu, Afeez Abolarinwa Salami, Jacob Njideka Nwafor, Peace Uwambaye, Jimoh Amzat, Julienne Murererehe, Semeeh Akinwale Omoleke, Mohammed Abdulaziz, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi

“…We conducted a systematic search of nine research databases on 17th November 2023, and reviewed studies published in English from year 2000 to 17th November 2023. The team developed data extraction form and data extraction was done by two reviewers. …”
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Drones delivering automated external defibrillators for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A scoping review by Louise Kollander Jakobsen, Victor Kjærulf, Janet Bray, Theresa Mariero Olasveengen, Fredrik Folke

“…Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science were searched from inception to August 6, 2024, with eligibility broadly including empirical data. The charting process involved iterative data extraction for thematic analysis. …”
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Stricture Prevention after Extensive Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Neoplastic Barrett’s Esophagus: Individualized Oral Steroid Prophylaxis by Andreas Probst, Alanna Ebigbo, Bruno Märkl, Tina Schaller, Matthias Anthuber, Helmut Messmann

“…Data were analyzed retrospectively. Results. Stricture rates were 5.3% (1/19) for NCR and 100% (4/4) for CR (p<0.001). …”
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A Case Control Study Examining the Patterns and Predictors of Referral to Cancer Rehabilitation at Canada's Largest Comprehensive Cancer Centre by Jennifer M. Jones, Rogih Andrawes, Michelle A. Weller, Adrienne Lam, Gilla K. Shapiro, Madeline Li, Danielle Rodin, Lisa Avery

“…ABSTRACT Background Cancer rehabilitation has become increasingly relevant as the number of cancer survivors grows, coupled with the high‐documented rates of adverse effects and related disability. …”
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Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes in First-Degree Relatives in Saudi Arabia (VISION-T1D): Protocol for a Pilot Implementation Study by Iman S Algadi, Yazed AlRuthia, Muhammad H Mujammami, Khaled Hani Aburisheh, Metib Alotaibi, Sharifah Al Issa, Amal A Al-Saif, David Seftel, Cheng-Ting Tsai, Reem A Al Khalifah

“…Outcomes include the feasibility of the screening process, prevalence of early-stage T1D, psychological impacts, educational intervention effectiveness, progression rates to stage-3 T1D, and economic viability. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Quality Control Measures in Project Management: A Study of Construction Companies in Lusaka by Mwanza Jacob, Chimbomba Kelvin

“…The research data showed that quality control effectiveness creates a statistically significant link with project delays (Chi-Square p < 0.05). …”
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Sex in the shadow of HIV: A systematic review of prevalence, risk factors, and interventions to reduce sexual risk-taking among HIV-positive adolescents and youth in sub-Saharan Af... by Elona Toska, Marija Pantelic, Franziska Meinck, Katharina Keck, Roxanna Haghighat, Lucie Cluver

“…Two authors piloted all processes, screened studies, extracted data independently, and resolved any discrepancies. …”
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Racial and gender disparities in patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion at a comprehensive stroke center by Olivia Duru, Ryan G. Eaton, Nathan Ritchey, Sharon Heaton, Ciarán J. Powers

“…Patient records were assessed for demographic data, stroke risk factors, process metrics, and success of thrombectomy. …”
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Associations Among Minority Stress, Allostatic Load, and Drug and Alcohol Use in Sexual Minorities: Protocol for the Queer Health Study—a Longitudinal Feasibility Evaluation by Nathan Grant Smith, Tzuan A Chen, Robert-Paul Juster, Ezemenari M Obasi, Jacob S Crocker

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the feasibility of collecting longitudinal data to explore the temporal links between minority stress processes, allostatic load, and drug and alcohol use, as well as to obtain estimates of effect size to determine the appropriate sample size necessary to conduct a fully powered longitudinal study. …”
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Women’s Choice to Deliver at Home: Understanding the Psychosocial and Cultural Factors Influencing Birthing Choices for Unskilled Home Delivery among Women in Southwestern Uganda by Esther C. Atukunda, Godfrey R. Mugyenyi, Celestino Obua, Angella Musiimenta, Edgar Agaba, Josephine N. Najjuma, Norma C. Ware, Lynn T. Matthews

“…Women’s referent birth location was largely intentional. Overall, the data suggest women choose home delivery (1) because of their financial dependency and expectation for a “natural” and normal childbirth, affecting their ability and need to seek skilled facility delivery; (2) as a means of controlling their own birth processes; (3) out of dissatisfaction with facility-based care; (4) out of strong belief in fate regarding birth outcomes; (5) because they have access to alternative sources of birthing help within their communities, perceived as “affordable,” “supportive,” and “convenient”; and (6) as a result of existing gender and traditional norms that limit their ability and freedom to make family or health decisions as women. …”
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IMPROVING PREDICTION OF DEPRESSION AN ANALYTICAL COMPARISON BETWEEN HYBRID AI, MACHINE LEARNING AND DEEP LEARNING APPROACHES by Kanchapogu Naga Raju, Sachi Nandan Mohanty

“…Additionally, we incorporated pre- and post-intervention scores from the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). Together with an intense process of feature determination utilising Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), we synced a wide range of elements, ranging from fundamental demographic information to sophisticated clinical results. …”
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Assessing the Elderly Health-related Unmet Needs and Some Related Factors in Hamadan City, Iran by Fatemeh Mansouri-Shad, Parvin Cheraghi, Sediqheh Mafakheri-Bashmagh, Qhadir Nouri, Zahra Cheraghi

“…Methods & Materials This cross-sectional study was conducted on 501 elderly subjects residing in western Iran (Hamadan Province). The data collection process consisted of four sections, including a demographic information questionnaire, the abbreviated mental test (AMT-10) test questionnaire for identifying the absence of dementia, cognitive impairment, the Barthel index questionnaire for measuring functional independence status, and finally, the Camberwell assessment of need for the elderly. …”
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An Improved Vital Signal Extraction Method Based on Laser Doppler Effect by Yu Li, Haiyang Zhang, Bowen Zhang, Yujiao Qi, Si Chen

“…The results show that the above methods can extract the mixed waveforms and identify the respiratory rates and heart rates in real experimental data. …”
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Relevance of Cellular Homeostasis-Related Gene Expression Signatures in Distinct Molecular Subtypes of Breast Cancer by Sharda P. Singh, Chathurika S. Dhanasekara, Michael W. Melkus, Chhanda Bose, Sonia Y. Khan, Flavia Sardela de Miranda, Maria F. Mahecha, Prrishti J. Gukhool, Sahil S. Tonk, Se-Ran Jun, Sahra Uygun, Rakhshanda Layeequr Rahman

“…This study aimed to identify the gene expression patterns and biomarkers associated with breast cancer risk and progression by integrating transcriptomic and clinical data. <b>Methods:</b> Targeted 111 unique gene expression and clinical data points from 978 breast cancer samples, representing each BP subtype (26% Luminal A, 26% Luminal B, 25% Basal, 23% HER2), obtained from Agendia Inc. …”
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PARAMETERS OF KAMCHATKA SEISMICITY IN 2008 by Vadim A. Saltykov, Nadezhda M. Kravchenko

“…Similar to RTL technique, an objective of the Zfunction method is to reveal seismic quiescence periods as temporary anomalies of seismic process in specific areas [Wyss, Habermann, 1988] The Z-function method reveals a zone wherein seismic rates decreased by a factor of 8 during 2008 (see a dashed-line contour in Fig. 11); the given zone is partially coincident with the southern anomaly defined by RTL parameter. …”
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SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR OF ADOLESCENTS by ASIEIEVA Yuliia, KOVALSKA Natalia

“…Analyzing the latest statistical data, it is possible to state an increase in the rates of administrative and criminal violations associated with aggressive behavior (bullying, cyberbullying) among young people; an increase in the number of young people with non-chemical and chemical addictions is also being monitored. …”
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PERSONAL GROWTH INITIATIVES IN RELATION TO RECIDIVISM AMONG INMATES AT CLASS IIB STATE DETENTION CENTER PRABUMULIH by Alisya Salsa Bila, Ade Cici Rohayati

“…Inhibiting factors such as social stigma and lack of social support delay the rehabilitation process. This study highlights the importance of social support and correctional facilities in strengthening PGI among inmates to reduce recidivism rates.  …”
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Digital Supplementary Future Tense Material Development Using Quizizz Application for First Year Students by Made Suharwipa, I Gusti Ayu Lokita Purnamika Utami, Made Hery Santosa

“…A descriptive quantitative analysis was performed to analyze the data, that explained in the distribution of scores and categories of rating scales that were determined using instrument validations. …”
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