CBMAP: Clustering-Based Manifold Approximation and Projection for Dimensionality Reduction by Berat Dogan

“…CBMAP demonstrates low sensitivity to initialization strategies, minimal dependence on hyperparameters, and supports projection of unseen test samples. Experimental evaluations on both toy and real-world benchmark datasets show that CBMAP consistently preserves global structures and inter-cluster distances more effectively than state-of-the-art methods, while delivering competitive results in local structure preservation. …”
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Performance and comparison of FLCCheck: a novel serum free light chain assay for the Auxiliary Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma by Jinghao Cao, Xi Chen, Yu Zhou, Yajuan Lu, Aoli Deng, Sainan Li, Yuhan Chen, Jing Du, Jun Xia

“…Objectives We employed a novel serum free light chain (FLC) assay kit, FLCCheck, to evaluate its consistency with established traditional methods. Design and Methods We collected 115 samples from 72 patients and tested them using FLCCheck, Freelite, and N Latex FLC. …”
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Generalized Propensity Score Matching with Multilevel Treatment Options by Onur Baser

“… # Objectives This article reviews PSM and illustrates their use when there are more than two treatment choices, which is very common in health services research…”
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Scmaskgan: masked multi-scale CNN and attention-enhanced GAN for scRNA-seq dropout imputation by You Wu, Li Xu, Xiaohong Cong, Hanxiao Li, Yanli Li

“…Additionally, cell-type labels are incorporated as constraints to guide the methods in learning more accurate cellular features. …”
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The genetic and environmental composition of socioeconomic status in Norway by Joakim Coleman Ebeltoft, Espen Moen Eilertsen, Rosa Cheesman, Ziada Ayorech, Arno Van Hootegem, Torkild Hovde Lyngstad, Eivind Ystrom

“…Our results show that genetic variation consistently explains more for educational attainment and occupational prestige. …”
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Examining Factors Impacting Online Survey Response Rates in Educational Research: Perceptions of Graduate Students by Amany Saleh, Krishna Bista

“…The findings also suggested that male participants were more likely to respond to surveys if they received a reminder, and older participants were more likely to respond if they were promised a reward. …”
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The study of the pharmacological activity of thick extract from the leaves of Corylus avellana on the model of peripheral vascular thrombophlebitis in rabbit ear by L. M. Maloshtan, A. S. Kalenichenko

“…Histological studies were carried out in accordance with standardized methods of light microscopy for the more detailed assessment of the pathological process intensity in the wall of the vein and its correction study by medication compared with the control group. …”
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An integrated approach to assessing the quality of sediments in the Great Backa and Bega canals, Serbia by Tanja Tomić, Tamara Jurca, Dunja Rađenović Veselić, Nataša Slijepčević, Dejan Krčmar, Milena Bečelić-Tomin, Dragana Tomašević Pilipović

“…Abstract Background To improve the process of achieving good ecological and chemical status of waters, it is proposed that issues regarding the sediment in water bodies be incorporated in national and international river basin management programs. For a more realistic sediment quality assessment, multidimensional approaches that include various methods are preferred. …”
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SPOTting Model Parameters Using a Ready-Made Python Package. by Tobias Houska, Philipp Kraft, Alejandro Chamorro-Chavez, Lutz Breuer

“…The choice for specific parameter estimation methods is often more dependent on its availability than its performance. …”
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Awareness and perceptions regarding autism among school teachers in Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Eman A. Otaif, Sarah M. A. Salih, Mohammed S. Mahfouz

“…This study was performed to assess the school teachers' level of knowledge and perception regarding Autism. Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out in the Jazan region among a random sample of school teachers (males and females) who are working at the governmental primary Schools, throughout the scholastic year 2019–2020. …”
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Personalised Medicine in Cervical Cancer: Evaluating Therapy Resistance Through Multi‐Model Approaches by Madré Meyer, Carla Eksteen, Cayleigh deSousa, Nireshni Chellan, Ruzayda Van Aarde, Meenal Bhaga, Johann Riedemann, Matthys H. Botha, Frederick H. van derMerwe, Anna‐Mart Engelbrecht

“…While ex vivo models offer valuable insights, combining multiple experimental methods is crucial for a more reliable and comprehensive understanding of treatment response and resistance mechanisms. …”
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The relationship between self-confidence and attitude of emergency medical technicians towards family presence during resuscitation by Jaber Najafi, Neda Gilani, Hadi Hassankhani, Mansour Ghafourifard, Abbas Dadashzadeh, Mahnaz Zali

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the self-confidence and attitudes of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) towards family presence during resuscitation (FPDR). Methods In this cross-sectional study, a random sample of 252 EMTs were selected from 110 prehospital emergency centers. …”
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Differences in the Psychopharmacological Trajectories of School-Age Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with and without Intellectual Disability by Francisca Bastos Maia, Vânia Martins Miranda

“…Conclusion: Individuals with ID are diagnosed with more psychiatric comorbidities and are prescribed more psychotropic drugs. …”
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Attitudes of Japanese physicians not specializing in care toward people living with HIV and their care by Taketoshi Okita, Yosuke Inamoto, Keiko Yokota, Chiaki Kageyama, Jugo Hanai, Masazumi Yamaguchi, Takuma Shirasaka

“…They also suggested that more careful attitudes may be needed regarding the protection of the privacy of people living with HIV. …”
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Task Shifting, eHealth and Shared Decision‐Making—Preference Heterogeneity in the Adult Population for Developments in Outpatient Primary Healthcare by Zora Föhn

“…Knowing the population's preferences and subgroup preferences in these developments helps policymakers make healthcare delivery more responsive to patients' needs. Methods Primary data were collected using a representative sample of the adult Swiss population in the fall of 2020. …”
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Effects of unstable training on muscle activation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of electromyographic studies by Zihan Bao, Shun Wang, Ziyang Li

“…It can significantly activate core, upper limb, and lower limb muscles. In the future, more rigorous research should be carried out, providing a larger sample size and more meticulous evaluation methods for further comparative analysis.…”
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Efficacy of Cooling Blankets and Cold Fluid Infusions in Classic Heatstroke Treatment: A Controlled Study in Rats by Chen L, Liu C, Zhang Z, Zhang Y, Feng X

“…Early rapid cooling improves organ function and prognosis in classic heatstroke rats. Proper cooling methods are crucial for effective heatstroke management, reducing organ damage, and improving survival rates.Plain language summary:Both cooling blankets and cold intravenous fluids help lower body temperature in heatstroke, but we are still learning how they differently affect the body.In animal studies, cold fluids given through veins worked better than just using cooling blankets - they protected both heart and kidneys from damage and reduced inflammation, even though both methods cooled the body equally fast.Using cold fluids together with cooling blankets cooled rats faster and more effectively, leading to less organ damage and fewer dangerous inflammation reactions.More research is needed to determine the best combination of cooling methods to help classic heatstroke patients recover better.Keywords: heatstroke, cooling blanket, cold fluid infusion, cold water immersion, cooling rate, inflammation cytokine…”
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The Efficacy of Treated Water from Water Filtration Machines for Safe Drinking Water Supply in Bandar Baru Bangi and Kajang, Selangor by Nazira Sulaiman, Saiful Irwan Zubairi, Norrakiah Abdullah Sani, Zalifah Mohd Kasim

“…However, there was the presence of coliforms in four (4/15) of the treated water samples being at more than 4 cfu/100 mL, while E. coli was absent in all of the treated water samples. …”
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Spectroscopic Characteristics of Treated-Color Natural Diamonds by Meili Wang, Guanghai Shi, Joe C. C. Yuan, Wen Han, Qing Bai

“…Using microscope and DiamondView, the internal features (such as distinctive color zoning and graphitized inclusions) and complex natural growth structures were observed, which show that the samples are more likely artificially colored natural diamonds. …”
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Ready, steady, who do we know? Internationalization intent among emerging market SMEs in Central Asia by Matevž (Matt) Rašković, Nurgul Daminova

“… Objective: The objective of our paper is to examine the determinants and moderators of managerial internationalization intent of not yet internationalized emerging market small and medium-sized enterprises (EMSMEs) from Kyrgyzstan, a country in Central Asia. Research Design & Methods: Analyzing a sample of 178 non-yet-internationalized SMEs in Kyrgyzstan collected through a survey questionnaire, which have indicated willingness to internationalize, we use an OLS regression model to analyze the impact of government support, international market outlook and various kinds of resources, as determinants of two types of internationalization intent: simple internationalization intent (i.e., establishing first contact) and sophisticated internationalization intent (i.e., corresponding to more intense resource commitments). …”
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