Biostatistics Research, Volume 1 Issue 1 (2023)



Open Access Article

Biological Network Mining

by Zongliang Yue, Da Yan, Guimu Guo, Jake Chen

ABSTRACT: In this survey, we explore the latest methods and trends in constructing and mining biological networks. We delve into cutting-edge techniques such as weighted gene co-expression network analysis...

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A Simulation Study Comparing Tree-Based Methods in Identifying Interactions of Continuous and Binary Variables for Prediction of Increased Risk of Disease

by Sybil Prince Nelson

ABSTRACT: Tree-based methods are commonly used to create models that predict an output based on several input variables. Classification and Regression Trees (CARTs) is a popular algorithm that builds...

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Spatial Characteristics of the Fungus Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe neolycopersici) on Tomatoes and its Spread in Industrial Greenhouses

by Anastasia Sokolidi, Richard Webster, Alice Milne, Martin Bielik, Philip Morley, John P. Clarkson, Jon S. West

ABSTRACT: In regions with cool temperate climates, tomatoes are grown on an industrial scale in large greenhouses. There the crops are susceptible to infection by powdery mildew, the fungus Erysiphe...

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Accuracy and Precision of Bone Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Digital Radiography in Limb Salvage Surgery for Long Bone Tumors

by Gomadam Kuppusamy Rangarajan; Ramachandran Krishnakumar, Devakumar Devadhas, Murugesan Karthigaiselvi, Krishnan Chandrakumar, Anand Raja

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of accuracy and precision of bone scan (BS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and digital radiography (DR) to measure long bone...

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Author Impact Factor: A Framework for Evaluating Authorship and Scientific Contribution

by Brian C. Drolet, Alan T. Makhoul

ABSTRACT: In the decade since Hirsch defined h , there has been widespread acceptance of the h -index as a bibliometric indicator. Although the h -index has been validated in numerous applications and...

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Nonoptimal Follow-up Times Make It Difficult to Detect the Epidemiological Inverse Relationship Between 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Lung Cancer

by Ari Voutilainen, Jyrki K. Virtanen, Sari Hantunen, Tarja Nurmi, Petra Kokko, Tomi-Pekka Tuomainen

ABSTRACT: Background: Previous studies have reported controversial conclusions regarding the association between circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-HVD) and lung cancer risk. Objectives: To test the...