Dependence in meta-analytic models can happen due to the same collected data or from the same researchers. The hierarchical Bayesian linear model in a meta-analysis that allows dependence in effect sizes is investigated in this paper. The interested...
The necessity for automatic monitoring tools led to using 3D sensing technologies to collect accurate and precise data onsite to create an as-built model. This as-built model can be integrated with a BIM-based planned model to check the project&rsquo...
Experience is generally seen as an important factor for safe driving, but the exact size and details of this effect has never been meta-analytically described, despite a fair number of published results. However, the available data is heterogeneous c...
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The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review to examine the effectiveness of tobacco dependence education versus usual or no tobacco dependence education on entry-level health professional student practice and client smoking cessati...
Background: In breast, prostate, and other epithelial tumors, circulating tumor cells (CTC) in peripheral blood may predict survival. Our study evaluated the prognostic significance of baseline and postoperative CTC in patients with early non-small c...
The dysregulation of the serotonin system has been implicated in the pathophysiology of alcohol use disorders. Meta-analytic evidence suggests a significant correlation between genetic variation in the serotonin transporter gene and the risk of alcoh...
Attachment scholars have long argued that insecure attachment patterns are associated with vulnerability to internalizing symptoms, such as depression and anxiety symptoms. However, accumulating evidence from the past four decades, summarized in four...
Several imaging-based systems have been proposed for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), reflecting geographical differences in the clinical environment for HCC. We conducted a systematic review and...
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have deficits in social–emotional competence. Most people with ASD have difficulties in emotion recognition, emotion understanding, emotion expression, and emotion regulation, which seriously affe...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the field of architectural design. This study aims to systematically analyze the influence mechanisms of Artificial Intelligence-based Architectural Design (AIAD) by constructing a...
Supervised resistance training appears to be a promising alternative exercise modality to supervised walking in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). This meta-analysis examined the efficacy of supervised RT for improving walking capacity, a...
Video gaming, the experience of playing electronic games, has shown several benefits for human health. Recently, numerous video gaming studies showed beneficial effects on cognition and the brain. A systematic review of video gaming has been publishe...
Background: Adolescent cannabis use (CU) is associated with adverse health outcomes and may be increasing in response to changing cannabis laws. Recent imaging studies have identified differences in brain activity between adult CU and controls that a...
Background: Ultrasound (US) is a fundamental diagnostic tool in breast imaging. However, US remains an operator-dependent examination. Research into and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast US are increasing. The aim of this rapi...
Background/Objectives: Dementia is a major public health challenge, with age as its primary non-modifiable risk factor. Several modifiable conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and depression, have been identified as potential targets for preve...
Background: Ovarian cancer (OC) is a diagnostic challenge, with the majority diagnosed at late stages. Existing systematic reviews of diagnostic models either use inappropriate meta-analytic methods or do not conduct statistical comparisons of models...
Background and Aim: Findings from the literature suggest that the validity of surrogate endpoints in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) may depend on a treatments’ mechanism of action. We explore this and the impact of Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRA...
Introduction: Advances in experimental psychology have led to a better understanding of automatic, unconscious processes, referred to as attentional biases. Despite the growing evidence from meta-analytical studies, we still do not understand why som...
(1) Background: Due to the rapid growth of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs), higher educational institutions across the world are investing heavily in MOOCs to support their traditional teaching, their students’ learning experience, and thei...
(1) Objectives: The purpose of this review was to compare the effects of combining skeletal anchorage and Class II devices, both from an overall perspective and individually for each type of appliance, considering as main outcomes the vertical dimens...
Background: Regular physical activity (PA) and regular exercise (RE) are essential for an active and healthy lifestyle. Additionally, the short-term effects have been investigated to understand how an acute bout of exercise impacts cognitive processi...
This paper investigates the short-term predictability of daily crude oil price movements by employing a multi-method analytical framework that incorporates both econometric and machine learning techniques. Utilizing a dataset of 21 financial and comm...
Water deficiency compromises plant performance and yield in many habitats and in agriculture. In addition to survival of the acute drought stress period which depends on plant-genotype-specific characteristics, stress intensity and duration, also the...
This paper introduces an upper bound on the absolute difference between: ( a ) the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of the sum of a finite number of independent and identically distributed random variables with finite absolute third mom...
A systematic review was conducted on the migration of compounds from plastic containers in the food and pharmaceutical industries, using Web of Science databases and following PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Me...
Background: Chronic diseases are a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. In response to this challenge, self-management interventions (SMIs) have emerged as an essential tool in improving patient outcomes. However, the diverse and complex...
The paper presents an analytical review of theoretical methods for modeling functional nanostructures. The main evolutionary changes in the approaches of quantum-mechanical modeling are described. The foundations of the first-principal theory are con...
Modern database systems require autonomous CPU scheduling frameworks that dynamically optimize resource allocation across heterogeneous workloads while maintaining strict performance guarantees. We present a novel hierarchical deep reinforcement lear...
Power generation forecasts for wind farms, especially with a short-term horizon, have been extensively researched due to the growing share of wind farms in total power generation. Detailed forecasts are necessary for the optimization of power systems...
Brain structure and function depend on a constant and sufficient supply with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by blood. Blood levels of EPA and DHA reflect dietary intake and other variables and are preferably assessed as pe...
Urban regeneration, as a key strategy for promoting sustainable development of urban areas, requires innovative digital technologies to address increasingly complex urban challenges in its implementation. With the fast advancement of digital technolo...
Tyrosinase is the enzyme involved in melanization and is also responsible for the browning of fruits and vegetables. Control of its activity can be carried out using inhibitors, which is interesting in terms of quantitatively understanding the action...
The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and the antibacterial activities has provided enormous data on populations, geographical areas, and experiments with bio silver nanoparticles’ antibacterial operation. Several peer-reviewed publications have d...
Reflectance spectroscopy for soil property prediction is a non-invasive, fast, and cost-effective alternative to the standard laboratory analytical procedures. Soil spectroscopy has been under study for decades now with limited application outside re...
The transition to 100% renewable energy systems is critical for achieving global sustainability and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Island power systems, due to their geographical isolation, limited interconnectivity, and reliance on imported fu...
The complexity of linking sustainability with transformation necessitates a critical re-evaluation of the ways the actors, processes, issues, structures, and outcomes related to the transformation to sustainability (T2S) can be understood. At the sam...
China’s sustainable development goals and carbon neutrality targets cannot be achieved without revolutionary transitions of the agricultural sector. The rapid development of digital technologies is believed to play a huge role in this revolutio...
To obtain new solitary wave solutions for non-linear directional couplers using optical meta-materials, a new extended direct algebraic technique (EDAT) is used. This model investigates solitary wave propagation inside a fiber. As a result, twin coup...
Indonesia’s beef cattle sector plays a central role in achieving food security, enhancing rural livelihoods, and fostering economic resilience. However, it faces fragmented governance, import dependence, and persistent challenges of low product...
The planning and management of traffic flow networks with multiple input data sources for decision-making generate the need for a mathematical approach. The program of measures for the development of the transport infrastructure of the Russian Federa...
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are a significant complication in patients with diabetes, often leading to severe clinical complications including amputation and increased mortality rates. The effective management of these infections is complicated b...
Background: Clear aligners have become a common alternative to fixed appliances for tooth movement, and thermoplastic retainers hold the outcome. The prolonged intraoral contact of these devices has made the materials a focus of biocompatibility rese...