Enhancing Predictive Models in E-Commerce: A Comparative Study Using XGBoost Across Diverse Scenarios by Zhang Jianhao

“…By identifying patterns in the data, we aim to make the predictions more tangible and assess the validity of our approach through a statistical linear regression model. We employed three different models—Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (GBDT), Light Gradient Boosting MachineLight (GBM), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost)—to determine which one is the most efficient. …”
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Fear of hypoglycemia in Italian mothers of children with type 1 diabetes: the mediating role of resilience by Paola Cardinali, Elisa Rapetti, Laura Migliorini

“…Data analysis was performed using the SPSS statistical package, version 22, and the PROCESS macro program by Hayes…”
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Revue critique de trois outils de modélisation intégrée du territoire et de l’environnement pour la planification en Amérique du nord by Jean-François Guay, Jean-Philippe Waaub

“…There is a large set of tools and methods existing to assume the inherent complexity of regional planning process : statistics and surveys, GIS, multicriteria decision aid, physical and/or conceptual model, participatory methods etc. …”
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RECONCILIATION AS A MISSIONAL PARADIGM FOR POST-1994 SOUTH AFRICA

“…The following research questions are posed: In a country that is statistically over 75 per cent Christian, why are life, actions, behaviour, morality and integrity so far removed from the Christian scriptural principles of the Bible, as the rule book and guidance for life? …”
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Foliar Uptake of Toxic Metals Bound to Airborne Particulate Matter in an Urban Environment by Triratnesh Gajbhiye, Sudhir Kumar Pandey, Ki-Hyun Kim

“…The data were evaluated statistically by One-way Analysis of variance ANOVA and correlation analysis along with enrichment factor (EF). …”
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FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST THE STUDENT’S PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS, LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN by GABRIEL E. ARAINRU, CHUKWUMA SUNDAY LATOR

“…A correlation co-efficient of 0.76 was obtained using Pearson’s correlation statistics. The data collected was analysed using simple percentages, tables and frequency counts. …”
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THE IMPACT OF INSECURITY ON THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN GUSAU METROPOLIS: A CASE STUDY OF HOTELS by APITYAN TUME

“…Data collected through a questionnaire from hotel managers, staff, and guests were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The findings indicate that insecurity has resulted in decreased occupancy rates and revenue for hotels, with 54.3% and 57.5% of respondents reporting adverse impacts, respectively. …”
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Palatal Rugae as an Unique and Stable Marker in Personal identification—An Interracial Pilot Study by Nishant Kumar, Ramasamy Sarvathikari, Venkatesh Jayaraman, Philips Mathew, Kumari Jyotsana

“…African and Dravidian males were predominant in wavy pattern when compared to Mongoloid males where unification type was more predominant. Conclusion: A statistically significant association between the rugae shape in three populations exists, although subtle yet definite.…”
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Nordic Preschool Teachers’ Views of the Physical and Psychological Literacy Environments Regarding Read-Alouds by Tarja Alatalo, Maria Magnusson, Martina Norling

“…The attitudes towards reading aloud to organise everyday activities scored very low on average, which was a somewhat unexpected finding. There were some statistically significant differences in the measures between countries and groups, such as educational level. …”
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Government interventions in supporting SME growth in Lira district, northern Uganda by Eton, Marus

“…The finding indicates the correlations between entrepreneurship intervention and financial accessibility intervention (r = .628; p < .05) was relatively strong and statistically significant. The study recommended that Government should promote collateral security-free financial services to encourage entrepreneurs to access credit financing. …”
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Government interventions in supporting SME growth in Lira district, northern Uganda by Eton, Marus, Charles David Ebong, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel

“…The finding indicates the correlations between entrepreneurship intervention and financial accessibility intervention (r = .628; p < .05) was relatively strong and statistically significant. The study recommended that Government should promote collateral security-free financial services to encourage entrepreneurs to access credit financing. …”
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Microfinance Institution Services and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale District Uganda by moses Agaba

“…Microsoft EXCEL and SPSS Version 22.0 were used to analyze the data and produce both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study concluded. Savings literacy, debt literacy, and investment literacy programs helped business owners safely manage their income, expenses, and savings, make clear financial decisions, repay loans on time, and diversify their investments, all of which boosted the performance of SMEs. …”
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Professional Development Programs and Teacher Effectiveness in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Ibanda Municipality. by Mwesigye, Seriano

“…Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 20.0) while content analysis was used for the analysis of qualitative data. …”
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Ecotourism and Poverty Reduction in Uganda. A Case Study of Batwa Communities in Kisoro District. by Kukundakwe, Obadiah

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Real-World Treatment Patterns in Men with Castration- Resistant Prostate Cancer Receiving Docetaxel by Keith L. Davis, Benjamin Gutierrez, Teresa Zyczynski, James A. Kaye

“…Half of patients initiated docetaxel within 1 month after CRPC diagnosis, while 25% started ≥6 months later. Other non-chemotherapy treatments used with docetaxel were hormonal therapy (22.8%), radiotherapy (17.3%), and surgery (4.1%). …”
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Digital entrepreneurship through the prism of student attitudes: Challenges and opportunities by Tripković Anđelka, Aleksić Ivana

“…The research was conducted at the University of Pristina with a temporary seat in Kosovska Mitrovica, with the aim of determining the level of knowledge of the concept of digital entrepreneurship among students, their motivations for starting their own business, as well as the key skills that are considered important for success in this field. …”
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O catador de resíduos sólidos recicláveis e a desigualdade social by Sandra Regina Medeiros Romancini, Ednilson Viana, Teresinha Maria Gonçalves

“…This article discusses the exclusion/inclusion or the unequal inclusion of the catcher of solid waste you recycled in the current society, starting from research close to the dump in Içara/SC. …”
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Prendre en charge les inégalités environnementales by Nathalie Blanc, Caroline Gallez, Éléonore Genest, Diego Antolinos-Basso, Jean chiche, Hugo Rochard

“…Following a plurality of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and starting from a sampling of four urban territories (Paris 18th, Ivry-sur-Seine, Aubervilliers, Clamart) according to the inequalities observed, the paper aims at studying the evolution of the relations between local authorities and associations and collectives in a context of socio-environmental transition integrating issues of justice. …”
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Discovering 4-H Member Project Book by Joy Cantrell Jordan, Colleen Brown, Alisa Frye

“…This project book gives an overall view of the many projects 4-H has to offer for those who are just starting 4-H. This book has many activities in all the different program areas. …”
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De l’expérimentation à l’alternative écologique ? Le cas d’un vide-greniers en quartier populaire by Léa Billen

“…The bazaar of the community organisation « Régie de quartiers de Saint-Denis » is a second-hand place located in a working-class neighbourhood. Starting from this concrete case, the article discusses the conditions allowing an ecological experimentation to become as an alternative to capitalist lifestyles. …”
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