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Comparative study of machine learning models for water potability prediction
The global issue of water quality has led to the use of machine learning models, like ANN and SVM, to predict water potability. However, these models can be complex and resource-intensive. This research aimed to find a simpler, more efficient model for water quality prediction.
Read More...Determining the relationship between unemployment and minimum wage in Turkey
The authors looked at the relationship between unemployment and minimum wage in Turkey (Türkiye). They found that there is a positive correlation between minimum wage and unemployment.
Read More...Who controls U.S. politics? An analysis of major political endorsements in U.S. midterm elections
The authors analyze political endorsement patterns and impacts from the 2018 and 2020 midterm elections and find that such endorsements may be predictable based on the ideological and demographic factors of the endorser.
Read More...Uncovering the hidden trafficking trade with geographic data and natural language processing
The authors use machine learning to develop an evidence-based detection tool for identifying human trafficking.
Read More...Distributional effects of residential energy tax credits: A machine learning approach
Tax incentives for sustainable technology are a key part of the push for a greener future. However, these incentives may not reach all income strata equally. Using a machine learning approach, this study analyzed the distributional effects of residential energy tax credits across different income levels in the United States.
Read More...Demographic trends of alcohol and marijuana co-use: examining age, gender, and race/ethnicity trends
This study aims to examine the demographic factors that predict patterns of co-use of alcohol and marijuana in the United States. Significant findings were identified using data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2012-2022), showing that there were significant differences in the prevalence of substance use among demographic groups, with young adults showing the highest co-use of alcohol and marijuana.
Read More...The influence of economic factors on United States household energy consumption in 2020
This study used machine learning models to examine which factors most influenced U.S. household energy consumption in 2020 using data from 18,496 households.
Read More...Too hot to work? Heat waves, household income, and labor adaptation in India
Paper found that heat waves in India are linked to lower household income, agricultural income, and consumption, with agriculture being affected the most. It also suggests farm workers may adapt to extreme heat over time by increasing labor inputs despite rising temperatures.
Read More...Weather-based power outage prediction in New York City: An ensemble machine learning approach
This study contributes to our understanding of how urban energy systems respond to climate variability and inform strategies for enhancing power grid resilience. The findings can help inform urban planners and infrastructure developers by identifying the factors that make regions within a power grid more vulnerable.
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