From prediction to practice: mitigating bias and data shift in machine-learning models for chemotherapy-induced organ dysfunction across unseen cancers by Heather Shaw, Pinkie Chambers, Matthew Watson, Luke Steventon, James Harmsworth King, Angelo Ercia, Noura Al Moubayed

“…This study aims to develop models that could support individualised decisions on the timing of renal and hepatic monitoring while exploring the effect of data shift on model performance.Methods and analysis We used retrospective data from three UK hospitals to develop and validate ML models predicting unacceptable rises in creatinine/bilirubin post cycle 3 for patients undergoing treatment for the following cancers: breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.Results We extracted 3614 patients with no missing blood test data across cycles 1–6 of chemotherapy treatment. …”
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Modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac sarcoidosis: results of a cohort study by S. V. Mairina, D. V. Ryzhkova, L. B. Mitrofanova, A. V. Ryzhkov, P. M. Murtazalieva, O. M. Moiseeva

“…To analyze clinical and paraclinical data in patients with documented cardiac sarcoidosis, outlining the key points of diagnosis and selection of the optimal treatment.Material and methods. For the period from 2016 to 2021, 63 patients (50,4±14,1 years) were included in the cohort study on negotiability. …”
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Wearable co-thinking device to assist strawberry packaging task by Osamu Fukuda, Wen Liang Yeoh, Yuta Esaki, Jin Yien Lee, Mitsuru Higashimori, Makoto Kaneko, Satoshi Muraki

“…By utilizing smart glasses and a mechanical gripper, the worker can efficiently pick and package strawberries while accessing pertinent information displayed on the smart glasses, ensuring a streamlined and hygienic packaging process. …”
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CBCT-to-CT synthesis using a hybrid U-Net diffusion model based on transformers and information bottleneck theory by Can Hu, Ning Cao, Xiuhan Li, Yang He, Han Zhou

“…This module filters out redundant and irrelevant information while compressing essential input data, thereby enabling more efficient summarization and better feature extraction. …”
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Interventions to address unequal gender and power relations and improve self-efficacy and empowerment for sexual and reproductive health decision-making for women living with HIV:... by Jennifer L Robinson, Manjulaa Narasimhan, Avni Amin, Sophie Morse, Laura K Beres, Ping Teresa Yeh, Caitlin Elizabeth Kennedy

“…<h4>Background</h4>Many women living with HIV experience gendered power inequalities, particularly in their intimate relationships, that prevent them from achieving optimal sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and exercising their rights. …”
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A Lightweight Algorithm for Detection and Grading of Olive Ripeness Based on Improved YOLOv11n by Fengwu Zhu, Suyu Wang, Min Liu, Weijie Wang, Weizhi Feng

“…Traditional detection methods are constrained by susceptibility to environmental interference, limited robustness, and inadequate generalization capabilities. …”
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Does Platelet-rich Plasma Delay Ankle Osteoarthritis Surgery? A Systematic Review by Abhijit Bandyopadhyay

“…Standardization of protocols and larger randomized trials are warranted to further validate these findings and optimize clinical practice.…”
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Opportunities and Challenges of Brain-on-a-Chip Interfaces by Wenwei Shao, Weiwei Meng, Jiachen Zuo, Xiaohong Li, Dong Ming

“…Addressing these limitations could offer insights into emergent intelligence while enabling next-generation biocomputing solutions.…”
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Can farmers increase their income by participating in e-commerce? Evidence from rural China by Mingyang Yin, Xinru Han, Yan Yan, Xiudong Wang

“…However, despite growing empirical research, disparities remain in the research findings, and the impact and mechanisms of farmers’ involvement in e-commerce operations on their income require further investigation.MethodsThis study utilizes the 2020 China Rural Revitalization Survey to both theoretically and empirically examine the impact of farmers’ participation in e-commerce on their total household income, while also exploring the mechanisms driving this relationship.Results(1) The empirical results of the endogenous switching regression model show that farmers’ participation in e-commerce operations can increase their income. …”
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Surgical versus conservative management for traumatic brain injury in elderly patients: A propensity-matched cohort study by Gunaseelan Rajendran, Sasikumar Mahalingam, Anitha Ramkumar, Kumaresh Pillur Tamilarasu, Rahini Kannan

“…OBJECTIVE: The management of traumatic brain injury in elderly patients remains a topic of conflicting evidence in the literature. While some studies suggest that surgical intervention is beneficial, others indicate increased mortality and morbidity. …”
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PERFORMANCE PREDICTION OF ROADHEADERS USING SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE (SVM), FIREFLY ALGORITHM (FA) AND BAT ALGORITHM (BA) by Arash Ebrahimabadi, Alireza Afradi

“…The performance prediction of a roadheader is essential for optimizing operations and ensuring project success. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of healthcare workers to offer pre-exposure prophylaxis in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal, Dimeji Abdulsobur Olawuyi, Gabriel Ilerioluwa Oke, Yetunde Nofisat Kabiawu, Olaoluwaposi Ogunlana, Jonas Paul Ibekwe, Olakulehin Adebusuyi

“…Facilitators included provider training, experience, and integrated service delivery. Conclusion While PrEP awareness is high among African HCWs, knowledge gaps and attitudinal barriers hinder optimal implementation. …”
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Analysis of the Kuznets curve relationship between economic development and ecological environment in Aba Prefecture. by Xinglin Liu, Jing Zhou

“…The aim is to provide scientific evidence for promoting the coordinated development of the economy and environment.<h4>Methods</h4>The analysis employed the ADF test, Engle-Granger cointegration analysis, and correlation tests on the data. …”
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Internet + Nursing Service Perception Among Nursing Staff: A Cross-Sectional Study at Guizhou Province, China by Li Y, Li L, Deng R

“…The findings also revealed the main issues of current concern, which included the support of relevant policy documents, the security risks of on-site services, and the pricing standards of service projects.Conclusion: Research data indicate that while most hospitals have not implemented the service, there is a high willingness among nursing staff to participate, yet the actual participation rate is low. …”
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Association between peak height velocity (PHV), speed, and agility in pencak silat athletes by Fenny Novita Sari, Sri Sumartiningsih

“…Male athletes outperformed females in speed (p = 0.021), while females showed slower agility times (p = 0.018). …”
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Effects of different spraying periods and concentrations of paclobutrazol on the lodging resistance and yield of high-quality japonica rice by Qi Zhao, Ruoyu Xiong, Jianhao Tang, Ruifang Yang, Liming Cao, Jianjiang Bai

“…IntroductionLodging is a critical limiting factor affecting stable rice production in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China.MethodsThis study aims to clarify the optimal spraying period and concentration of paclobutrazol for high-quality japonica rice by examining its effects on the mechanical, morphological, and metabolic characteristics of the stem. …”
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Crop classification in Google Earth Engine: leveraging Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, European CAP data, and object-based machine-learning approaches by Marco Vizzari, Giacomo Lesti, Siham Acharki

“…Although object-based (OB) methods within Google Earth Engine (GEE) improve accuracy and output quality in contrast to pixel-based approaches, their application to crop classification remains relatively rare. …”
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The Impact of Integrating Shallow and Deep Information on Knowledge Distillation by Yilin Miao, Yuhong Tang, Huangliang Ren, Jianjun Li

“…To address these issues, we propose a shallow feature extraction module (SFEM) that enriches the receptive field of images through dilated convolutions and captures information at different scales, while reducing parameter counts and optimizing computational resources. …”
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Functional outcome and cost effectiveness of patellar resurfacing and non-resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty: systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammad Andry Usman, Henry Yurianto, Nur Rahmansyah, St.Fatimah Zahrah Anwar

“…Resurfacing reduces pain and revision rates but poses complications, while non-resurfacing lowers costs but risks persistent pain. …”
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Flexible Configurable Modular Neural Network-Based OFDM Receiver by A. B. Sergienko, P. V. Apalina, A. D. Lebedinskaya

“…This complicates the use of neural network-based receivers in real-world systems, thus rendering development of more flexible schemes highly relevant.Aim. To obtain and optimize the structure of an OFDM receiver based on an artificial neural network and consisting of separate modules that can be combined depending on the configuration of the pilot signals and the modulation used.Materials and methods. …”
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