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Feature Selection Using Neighborhood based Entropy [PDF]

Journal of Universal Computer Science, 2022
Feature selection plays an important role as a preprocessing step for pattern recognition and machine learning. The goal of feature selection is to determine an optimal subset of relevant features out of a large number of features.
Fatemeh Farnaghi-Zadeh, Mohsen Rahmani, Maryam Amiri   +2 more
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Questionnaire discrimination: (re)-introducing coefficient δ [PDF]

, 2007
Background: Questionnaires are used routinely in clinical research to measure health status and quality of life. Questionnaire measurements are traditionally formally assessed by indices of reliability (the degree of measurement error) and validity (the ...
Hankins, Matthew
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Differentinating between non-transfusion dependant β-thalassemia and iron deficinecy anemia in children using ROC and logistic regression analysis: two novel discrimination indices designed for pediatric patients

Frontiers in Pediatrics
IntroductionThis cross-sectional study enrolled a group of 271 children with microcytic anemia in order to test the performance of 41 single and 2 composite formulas andindices in distinguishing between β-thalassemia (β-thal) and iron deficiency anemia ...
Daniel Turudic, Jerko Vucak, Svetlana Kocheva, Svetlana Kocheva, Danko Milosevic, Ernest Bilic   +5 more
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Does Gender Discrimination Impact Regular Mammography Screening? Findings from the Race Differences in Screening Mammography Study

, 2008
Objective: To determine if gender discrimination, conceptualized as a negative life stressor, is a deterrent to adherence to mammography screening guidelines.
Amy B. Dailey, Beth A. Jones, Calvocoressi L, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services, Consedine NS, Stanislav V. Kasl   +5 more
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ANALYSIS OF ONE-BEST TYPE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AT ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE, RAWALPINDI

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2020
Objective: To assess the quality of multiple choice questions used for evaluation of 2nd year dental students’ knowledge regarding pre-clinical prosthodontics. Study Design: Cross sectional study.
Mubashir Sharif, Yawar Hayat Khan, Rahila Yasmin, Amna Amjad, Ayesha Aslam   +4 more
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Abnormal temporal coupling of tactile perception and motor action in Parkinson's disease [PDF]

, 2017
Evidence shows altered somatosensory temporal discrimination threshold (STDT) in Parkinson's disease in comparison to normal subjects. In healthy subjects, movement execution modulates STDT values through mechanisms of sensory gating.
Baione, Viola, Battista, Emanuele, Belvisi, Daniele, Berardelli, Alfredo, Conte, Antonella, Cortese, FRANCESCA NATALIA, Fabbrini, Giovanni, Tartaglia, Matteo, Zhu, Xiao Y.   +8 more
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Religious Discrimination and International Crises: International Effects of Domestic Inequality [PDF]

, 2013
Cataloged from PDF version of article.This paper explores religious discrimination against ethnic groups and foreign policy crisis linkages as part of the broader foreign policy approaches developed by McGowan and Shapiro (1973) and James and Özdamar ...
Akbaba, Y., Ozdamar, O.
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Adaptation and validation of the Charlson Index for Read/OXMIS coded databases [PDF]

, 2010
Background: The Charlson comorbidity index is widely used in ICD-9 administrative data, however, there is no translation for Read/OXMIS coded data despite increasing use of the General Practice Research Database (GPRD).
Nada F Khan, Peter W Rose, Rafael Perera, Stephen Harper   +3 more
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Enhancing Biochemistry Assessments: Our Experience with MCQ Validation in Punjab [PDF]

Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry
Background and aim: Item analysis of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) is a widely accepted method to ensure their quality and effectiveness. Key indices used in this process include the difficulty index (DIF I), discrimination index (DI), and distractor ...
Shalini Gupta, Vaneet Kaur, Sumeet Kaur, Neelam Lakha, Harleen Kaur   +4 more
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Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus, Floortje Strobbe, Annemarie A. Verrijn Stuart, Hanneke M. van Santen, Gerlof D. Valk, Sasja A. Schepers, Rachel S. van Leeuwaarde   +6 more
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