Evaluating Prediction Performance: A Simulation Study Comparing Penalized and Classical Variable Selection Methods in Low-Dimensional Data by Edwin Kipruto, Willi Sauerbrei

“…Lasso is preferred in limited-information settings, whereas classical methods are more suitable in sufficient-information settings, as they also tend to select simpler models.…”
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Investigating primate densities and human-primate conflict in Tembaro Community Conserved Forest, Omo River Basin, Ethiopia by Meselech Anshebo, Aberham Megaze, Taye Dobamo

“…While traditional mitigation methods are currently in place, a more sustainable and integrated approach is urgently needed to ensure the harmonious coexistence of primates and local communities. …”
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SCS-JPGD: Single-Channel-Signal Joint Projected Gradient Descent by Yulin Wang, Shengyi Cheng, Xianjun Du

“…The proposed SCS-JPGD method provides a safer and more accurate approach for fault diagnosis in deep learning research.…”
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Phenotypical and Genotypical Comparison of Clostridium difficile Isolated from Clinical Samples: Homebrew DNA Fingerprinting versus Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) and Clos... by Javid Sisakhtpour, Fatemeh Savaheli Moghadam, Sepideh Khodaparast, Nima Khoramabadi, Ashraf Mohabati Mobarez

“…All samples underwent enriched anaerobic culture, confirmed by detection of gluD gene with PCR. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of the Supine Position with the Right Shoulder Raised versus the Left Lateral Position in Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia: A Large-Sample Retrospective... by Nanjun Wang, Ningli Chai, Longsong Li, Yawei Bi, Shengzhen Liu, Wengang Zhang, Shasha Wang, Enqiang Linghu

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Coagulase gene polymorphism of Staphylococcus aureus isolates: A study on dairy food products and other foods in Tehran, Iran by Mohammad Mehdi Soltan Dallal, Mohammad Reza Khoramizadeh, Solmaz Agha Amiri, Ali Akbar Saboor Yaraghi, Ramin Mazaheri Nezhad Fard

“…The current study was conducted to investigate the coagulase gene polymorphisms in S. aureus isolated from various food samples using an in house PCR-RFLP method. A total of 100 strains of S. aureus were isolated from food samples. …”
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A straightforward protocol for extracting microplastics from freshwater sediment with high organic content by Queiroz Lucas Gonçalves, de Oliveira Hallai Luana, Rocha de Moraes Beatriz, Ando Rômulo Augusto, Pompêo Marcelo, Rani-Borges Bárbara

“…Based on the efficiency of the extraction method, we proposed and applied a protocol for environmental samples. …”
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Analyzing Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Associated Conditions in a Large, Random Sample of Patients: A Comparison of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay and Indirect Immunofluo... by Bedia Dinç, Emrah Salman

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) in a diverse group of Turkish patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital, their clinical characteristics, and ANCA test results.Material and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 10,726 serum samples tested for ANCA over 4.5 years. …”
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Sequential versus massively parallel strategies for molecular characterization of non-small cell lung cancer samples obtained by endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial need... by Luís Vaz Rodrigues, Marta Viegas, Ana Filipa Ladeirinha, Ana Alarcão, Luis Taborda-Barata, Rosa Cordovilla, Vitor Sousa

“…Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on NSCLC patients who underwent EBUS-TBNA and molecular characterization between January 2020 and December 2023. …”
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About development of control levels of specific total alpha-activity in water samples for a number of sources of the centralized economic and drinking water supply in the Republic... by A. A. Pivovarov, E. A. Pivovarova, V. E. Kurganov

“…Materials and methods. The analysis is carried out on the basis of the results of laboratory studies of water sources of centralized drinking water supply of the population of the Republic of Khakassia, performed by accredited testing laboratories of institutions of the state sanitary and epidemiological service of the Republic for the period from 2001 to 2018, using alpha-beta radiometric, alpha-spectrometric methods with radiochemical preparation of counting samples, gamma-spectrometric method. …”
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Improving DNA recovery and sample throughput using the PrepFiler™ Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit on two customised Tecan Fluent® 1080 Automated Workstations by Nicholas J. O’Rourke, Nicholas S. Steele, Jasmine W. Tay, Colby M. Hymus, Nicholas S. Mountford, Tania M. Neave, Marie S. Rye

“…Automation of DNA extraction methods on large liquid handling platforms allows high-throughput laboratories to apply sensitive chemistries to reliably process a large number of samples, while minimising manual processes and cross-contamination.This study describes the first known implementation of the PrepFiler™ Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit on a Tecan Fluent® Gx 1080 Automation Workstation. …”
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Patient characteristics and adverse effects of allogeneic blood transfusion following lower extremity joint replacement in rheumatoid arthritis: a nationwide inpatient sample datab... by Wenyan Geng, Lulu Ye, Xuegao Yu, Qinfeng Yang, Linlin Wang, Xiaodan Li, Qing Xiao, Jian Wang

“…Despite the potential for adverse outcomes associated with blood transfusion, the risks related to this procedure in RA patients remain underexplored, particularly within the framework of a large-scale national dataset. Methods This study analyzed data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database from 2010 to 2019, identifying 66,674 patients diagnosed with RA who underwent LEJR. …”
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Incidence and risk factor of blood transfusion after abdominal radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer: a 10-year retrospective study of the US nationwide inpatient sample by Chuan Chen, BenLi Zhu, Youfeng Wang, Yangyang Zhao, Gang Chen, Ying Peng, Ying Peng, Xinyu Wang, Hao Xie, Ying Zhou, Juan Lin

“…Independent risk factors for blood transfusion during abdominal radical hysterectomy remains limited, and identifying these factors is needed. Methods A retrospective analysis of data was performed using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), focusing on patients who underwent abdominal radical hysterectomy between 2010 and 2019. …”
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Characterizing Performance on a Suite of English-Language NeuroUX Mobile Cognitive Tests in a US Adult Sample: Ecological Momentary Cognitive Testing Study by Emily W Paolillo, Jessica Bomyea, Colin A Depp, Ashley M Henneghan, Anunay Raj, Raeanne C Moore

“…Older age—but not other demographics—was associated with finding the tests more challenging. ConclusionsIn a sample of adults across a wide age range, this study characterized features that are particularly important for the interpretation of remote, repeated mobile cognitive testing performance, including test-retest reliability, practice effects, smartphone type, and test-taking context. …”
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A decomposition of Fisher’s information to inform sample size for developing or updating fair and precise clinical prediction models for individual risk—part 1: binary outcomes by Richard D. Riley, Gary S. Collins, Rebecca Whittle, Lucinda Archer, Kym I. E. Snell, Paula Dhiman, Laura Kirton, Amardeep Legha, Xiaoxuan Liu, Alastair K. Denniston, Frank E. Harrell, Laure Wynants, Glen P. Martin, Joie Ensor

“…Methods We propose a decomposition of Fisher’s information matrix to help examine sample sizes required for developing or updating a model, aiming for precise and fair individual-level risk estimates. …”
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Clinical Impact of Obesity on Postoperative Outcomes of Patients With Thyroid Cancer Undergoing Thyroidectomy: A 5‐Year Retrospective Analysis From the US National Inpatient Sample... by Yue Chen, Jiewen Jin, Pengyuan Zhang, Runyi Ye, Chuimian Zeng, Yilin Zhang, Junxin Chen, Hai Li, Haipeng Xiao, Yanbing Li, Hongyu Guan

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Comparison of 0.9% Saline vs ringers lactate as resuscitation and maintenance fluid in critically ill children: A single blinded randomized comparative trial by Yatnesh More, Mukul Pandey, Nirmal Kumar

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Studying the Lived Experiences of a Volunteer Fighter from the Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988 (The Sample of Study: Viva Teer Comail Written By Mohsen Motlaq) by fariba nazaripourkiyaei, alireza ghobadi, Farah Torkaman

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Open gyms and physical activity in a university setting: A mixed-methods study from Varanasi, India by Lalita Vatta, Upasana Pandey, Anchal Pandey, Bindyashwori Yelam, Neha Rathi

“…Another major observation was that OGs were more likely to be used by males than females. OGs were more crowded over weekends than weekdays. …”
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Universal calibration of a scintillation spectrometer with a NaI(Tl) detector when measuring 137Cs activity in counting samples of arbitrary density and volume by K. A. Sednev, V. A. Nekrasov, V. S. Repin

“…The article proposes an empirical method for constructing a universal calibration for a scintillation gamma spectrometer, which allows determining the activity and specific activity of 137Cs with an accuracy of no more than 15% in counting samples of arbitrary density and volume in cylindrical containers with a volume of 250 ml and 500 ml. …”
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