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The integration of machine learning techniques, particularly the Random Survival Forest (RSF) model, offers potential enhancements to predictive modeling and decision-making. This study aims to provide an introduction to the application of the RSF model in survival analysis in kidney transplantation alongside a practical guide to develop and evaluate predictive algorithms.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>We employed a RSF model to analyze a simulated dataset of kidney transplant recipients. The data were split into training, validation, and test sets using split sample (70%-30%) and cross-validation (5-folds) techniques to evaluate model performance. Hyperparameter tuning strategies were employed to select the best model. The concordance index (C-index) and Integrated Brier Score (IBS) were used for internal validation. Additionally, time-dependent AUC, F1 score, accuracy, and precision were evaluated to provide a comprehensive assessment of the model's predictive performance. Finally, a Cox Proportional Hazards model was fitted to compare the results of the main metrics between both models. All analyses were supported by step-by-step code to ensure reproducibility.<\/jats:p>\n            <jats:p>Findings.<\/jats:p>\n            <jats:p>The RSF model obtained a C-index of 0.774, an IBS of 0.090. The F1 score was of 0.945, accuracy was 89.67 and precision was 90.99%. The time-dependent ROC analysis produced an AUC of 0.709, indicating a moderate predictive performance. 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