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We systematically reviewed machine learning studies of PONV risk prediction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We searched databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for studies published till 14 September 2025. Using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve and its standard error, we compared predictive performance with Apfel\u2019s original 4-parameter pre-operative scoring system [area under curve (AUC) 0.68]. We assessed the quality of reporting of the studies using the Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis or Diagnosis + Artificial Intelligence (TRIPOD+AI) framework.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of 21 eligible studies, 16 were conducted in Asian countries. Three studies of mixed surgical populations reported an estimated AUC (0.714\u20130.814) numerically exceeding Apfel\u2019s (AUC 0.68). These models included not only pre-operative but also intra-operative variables (e.g., anaesthetic drugs) for model development. None of the studies provided their models sufficient for implementation (e.g., computer code with estimated parameters or a web page for calculations). Furthermore, none specified how the standard errors were calculated, for assessment of their reliability compared with Apfel\u2019s logistic regression model. Secondary analyses found that models for specific surgical populations reported larger observed AUCs than those for mixed populations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although some ML algorithms reported higher discriminatory power than Apfel\u2019s PONV risk prediction, none satisfied the TRIPOD+AI reporting criteria sufficient for clinical replacement by departments. Future research should prioritise open science principles to ensure that scientific advances can be tested for generalisability and efficacy in reducing PONV. 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