Academic Articles & Research Papers

Identification of immune-associated biomarkers of diabetes nephropathy tubulointerstitial injury based on machine learning: a bioinformatics multi-chip integrated analysis

Abstract Background Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major microvascular complication of diabetes and has become the leading cause of end-stage renal disease worldwide. A considerable number of DN patients have experienced irreversible end-st...

Credit Card Fraud Detection Using AdaBoost and Majority Voting

Credit card fraud is a serious problem in financial services. Billions of dollars are lost due to credit card fraud every year. There is a lack of research studies on analyzing real-world credit card data owing to confidentiality issues. In...

Stacking Ensemble Approach for Churn Prediction: Integrating CNN and Machine Learning Models with CatBoost Meta-Learner

In the telecom industry, predicting customer churn is crucial for improving customer retention. In literature, the use of single classifiers is predominantly focused. Customer data is complex data due to class imbalance and contain multiple...

lab2clean: a novel algorithm for automated cleaning of retrospective clinical laboratory results data for secondary uses

Abstract Background The integrity of clinical research and machine learning models in healthcare heavily relies on the quality of underlying clinical laboratory data. However, the preprocessing of this data to ensure its reliability and acc...

Integrating task-state electroencephalography and motor function for intelligent assessment of recovery status from prolonged disorders of consciousness

Abstract Background Accurately assessing recovery in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDoC) is essential for evaluating the therapeutic efficacy and optimizing clinical care. However, substantial individual variability an...

PERMEPSY: a multicentre, randomized, double-blind proof-of-concept trial of personalized metacognitive training for adults with psychosis — a study protocol

BackgroundWhile psychological interventions are effective at improving symptoms of psychosis, accessible, cost- and time-efficient treatments remain limited. Personalized medicine has emerged as a promising approach, tailoring interventions...

A web-based artificial intelligence system for label-free virus classification and detection of cytopathic effects

Abstract Identifying viral replication within cells demands labor-intensive isolation methods, requiring specialized personnel and additional confirmatory tests. To facilitate this process, we developed an AI-powered automated system called...

Artificial intelligence in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest disease, with a five-year overall survival rate of just 11%. The pancreatic cancer patients diagnosed with early screening have a median overall survival of nearly ten years, compared with 1.5 years for th...

Oxytocin Signalling in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Narrative Review

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) associated with benign prostatic disease and overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) substantially impair quality of life. This narrative review evaluates oxytocin receptor (OXTR) localisation, signalling, and...

Artificial intelligence tools in dermatology education: A scoping review on their application, efficacy, and limitations

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly explored for medical education, and dermatology, with its visual diagnostic focus, holds promise for AI-enhanced learning. However, evidence on its educational effectiveness remains...

A review of optimization strategies for deep and machine learning in diabetic macular edema

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a primary contributor to visual impairment in diabetic patients, necessitating precise and prompt analysis for optimal treatment. Recent breakthroughs in deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) have yiel...

Colonoscopy Quality and Strategies for Improvement

Colonoscopy plays a pivotal role in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and reduces CRC incidence and mortality. Its effectiveness depends on colonoscopist performance, which can vary. Missed lesions during colonoscopy can lead to post-colono...

Enhancing Online Security: A Novel Machine Learning Framework for Robust Detection of Known and Unknown Malicious URLs

The rapid expansion of the internet has led to a corresponding surge in malicious online activities, posing significant threats to users and organizations. Cybercriminals exploit malicious uniform resource locators (URLs) to disseminate har...

Formula for the Digital Wellbeing of the Personality

Background. In the context of the digitalisation of everyday life, digital wellbeing is a concept that has recently emerged. It signifies the need to reflect on the impact of digital transformations on various spheres of human life, and is ...

Impact of Children’s math self-concept, math self-efficacy, math anxiety, and teacher competencies on math development