Comprehensive analysis on soil nitrogen prediction using near-infrared spectroscopy: Models, methods, and insights for precision agriculture by Xiaoyu Wang, Zhiyou Zhang, Yujiao Li, Jie Li, Qing Yang, Qiqi Liu, Zhijie Gong, Mengling Zhang, Xu Wang, Guanghui Xie

“…Key findings include: (1) Sample sizes for modeling predominantly ranged between 22 and 163 (80.0 %); (2) Fourier transform near-infrared spectrometers were the most widely used NIR spectrometers (43.5 %), followed by a grating near-infrared spectrometer (17.4 %); (3) The most common NIR spectrometer wavelength range was 12,804–588 cm−1 (60.9 %); (4) Smoothing techniques (SG, average, and Whittaker) were the dominant preprocessing methods (44.4 %), while partial least squares (PLS) as the most effective modeling algorithm (69.7 %). …”
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Surface Soil Organic Carbon Estimation Based on Habitat Patches in Southwest China by Jieyun Xiao, Wei Zhou, Ting Wang, Yao Peng, Zhan Shi, Saibo Li, Yang Li, Tianxiang Yue

“…This study proposed a new method using the partitioning around medoids clustering algorithm to partition the study area into distinct habitat patch types. …”
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Sagittal Plane Kinematic Deviations and Spatio-Temporal Gait Characteristics in Children with Idiopathic Toe Walking: A Comparative Analysis Using Statistical Parametric Mapping by Rocio Pozuelo-Calvo, Almudena Serrano-Garcia, Yolanda Archilla-Bonilla, Angel Ruiz-Zafra, Manuel Noguera-Garcia, Kawtar Benghazi-Akhlaki, Miguel Membrilla-Mesa, Carla DiCaudo, Jose Heredia-Jimenez

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW) is a pediatric gait disorder characterized by persistent toe-to-heel ambulation in the absence of neurological, orthopedic, or developmental abnormalities. While spatio-temporal parameters often remain within normal ranges, subtle but clinically significant kinematic deviations may underlie compensatory mechanisms that sustain gait functionality. …”
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A large-scale prospective nested case-control study: developing a comprehensive risk prediction model for early detection of pancreatic cancer in the community-based ESPRIT-AI coho... by Chaoliang Zhong, Penghao Li, Jia Zhao, Xue Han, Beilei Wang, Gang Jin

“…Multiple machine learning algorithms were compared, with the best performing algorithm selected for the final predictive model, subsequently validated using a real-world external test cohort. …”
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A cross-sectional study of evaluating cervical spondylotic myelopathy based on gait and plantar pressures by Xuhong Zhang, Zichuan Wu, Hanlin Song, Aochen Xu, Junbin Liu, Junzhe Sheng, Baifeng Sun, Min Qi, Chen Xu, Yang Liu

“…Gait parameters were obtained by capturing video of the patient while walking via a smartphone-based computer vision algorithm (using the OpenPose framework), and plantar pressure distributions were measured using wireless sensor-equipped insoles (sampling rate 50–100 Hz). …”
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Inversion of Leaf Chlorophyll Content in Different Growth Periods of Maize Based on Multi-Source Data from “Sky–Space–Ground” by Wu Nile, Su Rina, Na Mula, Cha Ersi, Yulong Bao, Jiquan Zhang, Zhijun Tong, Xingpeng Liu, Chunli Zhao

“…This study proposes an improved method based on multi-source data, combining the Sentinel-2A spectral response function (SRF) and computer algorithms, to overcome the limitations of traditional methods. …”
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Preliminary performance analysis using the PPP-RTK service of the National Land and Mapping Center in Taiwan by J.-Y. Lin, C.-H. Chu, F.-Y. Chu, K.-W. Chiang, M.-L. Tsai

“…Regarding real-time performance, while (Precise Point Positioning-Real Time Kinematic)PPP-RTK's corresponding accuracy is not as high as Network-RTK (NRTK), PPP-RTK can provide rapid positioning solutions with a single antenna and single Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS) receiver. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Clinical Decision-Making: A Perspective on Advancing Personalized Precision Medicine for Elderly Diabetes Patients by Hu J, Ren L, Wang T, Yao P

“…Nonetheless, several challenges persist, including issues related to data standardization, algorithm transparency, and patient privacy protection. …”
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Application of machine learning in predicting adolescent Internet behavioral addiction by Yao Gan, Li Kuang, Xiao-Ming Xu, Ming Ai, Jing-Lan He, Wo Wang, Su Hong, Jian mei Chen, Jun Cao, Qi Zhang

“…The model’s indicators under each algorithm were compared, evaluated with a confusion matrix, and the optimal model was selected.ResultThe proportion of male adolescents, urban household registration, and scores on the family function, planning, action, and cognitive subscales, along with psychoticism, introversion-extroversion, neuroticism, somatization, obsessive-compulsiveness, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, paranoia, and psychosis, were significantly higher in the Internet addiction group than in the non-Internet addiction group (P &lt; 0.05). …”
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Evaluation of a Machine Learning Model Based on Laboratory Parameters for the Prediction of Influenza A and B in Chongqing, China: Multicenter Model Development and Validation Stud... by Weiwei Hu, Yulong Liu, Jian Dong, Xuelian Peng, Chunyan Yang, Honglin Wang, Yong Chen, Shan Shi, Jin Li

“…The CatBoost (CATB) algorithm was optimized via 5-fold cross-validation and random grid search using 24 routine blood parameters. …”
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Evaluating the Pattern of Forest Cover Changes Using Fuzzy Object-Oriented Techniques (Case Study: Kaleybar County) by Majid Pishnamaz Ahmadi, keyvan Mohammadzadeh, seyed Asadolah Hejazi

“…For this purpose, the TM Landsat 5 (1990), the ETM + Landsat 7 (2000 and 2010) and the OLI Landsat 8 image for 2017 were used. In this study, ESP algorithm was used to optimize the scale in order to improve the image segmentation results and subsequently increase the accuracy of classification results. …”
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Research on Characteristics and Influencing Factors of High Temperature Disaster Risk in Wuhan Based on Local Climate Zone by Shujing GUO, Li ZHANG

“…Furthermore, highly correlated LCZ types are screened out under the optimal size, the multicollinearity of all LCZ landscape pattern indices is examined and those with multicollinearity are excluded. …”
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Machine learning for detection of diffusion abnormalities-related respiratory changes among normal, overweight, and obese individuals based on BMI and pulmonary ventilation paramet... by Xin-Yue Song, Xin-Peng Xie, Wen-Jing Xu, Yu-Jia Cao, Bin-Miao Liang

“…We evaluated the effectiveness of various supervised ML algorithms and identified the optimal configurations for these applications. …”
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Construction and application of a drought classification model for tea plantations based on multi-source remote sensing by Yang Xu, Yilin Mao, He Li, Xiaojiang Li, Litao Sun, Kai Fan, Zhipeng Li, Shuting Gong, Zhaotang Ding, Yu Wang

“…To address this gap, we propose RSDCM (Remote Sensing-based Drought Classification Model), an improved Genetic Algorithm-Backpropagation (GA-BP) combined with MS + TIR framework that optimizes initial weights and thresholds via GA's global search (hidden layer=1, neurons in the hidden layers=5, 50 generations, population size=5, NonUnifMutation operators) to escape local minima and accelerate convergence. …”
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Spatio-temporal analysis of agroforestry systems in hotan using multi-source remote sensing and deep learning by Wenqi Kou, Zhanfeng Shen, Yihan Zhang, Haoyu Wang, Pengfei Ji, Lan Huang, Chi Zhang, Yubo Ma

“…In the Hotan region of Xinjiang, where arable land is scarce, an agroforestry system integrating walnut trees with crops has been implemented to maximize land-use efficiency. While this dense planting enhances land use, it also limits the availability of light to the understory crops, potentially impacting their yield and quality. …”
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Monolayer graphene/platinum-modified 3D origami microfluidic paper-based biosensor for smartphone-assisted biomarkers detection by Arda Fridua Putra, Annisa Septyana Ningrum, Suyanto Suyanto, Vania Mitha Pratiwi, Muhammad Yusuf Hakim Widianto, Irkham Irkham, Wulan Tri Wahyuni, Isnaini Rahmawati, Fu-Ming Wang, Chi-Hsien Huang, Ruri Agung Wahyuono

“…Conclusion: The 3D origami structure facilitates efficient fluid handling and multiplex detection, while the nanocatalyst modification improves pore infiltration and sensitivity. …”
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Mapping global risk levels of Bemisia tabaci in areas of suitability for open field tomato cultivation under current and future climates. by Rodrigo Soares Ramos, Lalit Kumar, Farzin Shabani, Marcelo Coutinho Picanço

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Machine learning based assessment of hoarseness severity: a multi-sensor approach centered on high-speed videoendoscopy by Tobias Schraut, Anne Schützenberger, Tomás Arias-Vergara, Melda Kunduk, Matthias Echternach, Stephan Dürr, Julia Werz, Michael Döllinger

“…A videoendoscopic model was developed by selecting a suitable classification algorithm and a minimal-optimal subset of glottal parameters. …”
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Assessing tafenoquine implementation in Brazil: a qualitative evaluation of perceptions of healthcare providers and Plasmodium vivax patients (QualiTRuST Study) by Alicia P. C. Santos, Marcelo A. M. Brito, Ana P. S. Oliveira, Rafaela N. Dávila, Hiran S. S. Gama, Evellyn A. R. T. Silva, Hélio A. Amazonas Jr., Patrícia C. S. Balieiro, Rosilene Rufatto, Penny Grewal Daumerie, Cássio R. L. Peterka, Dhélio Batista Pereira, Marcus V. G. Lacerda, Felipe L. G. Murta

“…The findings underscore the importance of adaptive training to optimize P. vivax radical cure implementation.…”
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A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography-Based Assessment of Safe Zones for Orthodontic Mini-Implant Placement in the Lateral Maxilla: A Retrospective Morphometric Study by Iva Jakovljevic, Pavle Milanovic, Milica Vasiljevic, Jovana Milanovic, Momir Z. Stevanovic, Nemanja Jovicic, Milos Stepovic, Vladimir Ristic, Dragica Selakovic, Gvozden Rosic, Aleksandra Arnaut

“…Also, the CBCT analysis algorithm may serve as a valuable tool for clinicians in determining optimal TAD placement in different dental regions.…”
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