Do Clear Aligners Release Toxic Chemicals?—A Systematic Review by Mariana Ferreira, Hélder Costa, Nélio Veiga, Maria J. Correia, Ana T. P. C. Gomes, Pedro C. Lopes

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Clinical outcomes of restricted kinematic alignment versus mechanical alignment in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Xiao-peng Gao, Miao Zhang, Zi-yi Zhang, Xiao-tong Li

“…Conclusion This study suggests that rKA provides better functional outcomes in TKA compared to MA, particularly in terms of WOMAC score and KSS. …”
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Reliability of the Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (CAST) to Assess Trunk and Limb Alignment During a 45-Degree Side-Step Cut by Lauren S Butler, Eryn K Milian, Amie DeVerna, Kevin Latz, Henry B Ellis, Alexa R Martinez, Kristin Hayden, Christian Gerstenkorn, Sara C Carpenito, Charles W Wyatt, Dai Sugimoto

“…Numerous qualitative scoring systems have been introduced to assess trunk and lower extremity biomechanics during functional tasks. However, the reliability of qualitative scoring systems to evaluate cutting movements is understudied. …”
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BPriS: Disciplined Agile Delivery Planning Method Based on Work Items List Pattern Applied to Prioritized Semantically Coupled Software Functions Derived from Business Process Mode... by Ljubica Kazi, Zoltan Kazi

“…However, an aspect of business process alignment to software product functions comes into focus in the phase of inception of enterprise-aware disciplined agile software projects. …”
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A systematic review of alterations in sensorimotor networks following stroke: implications for integration and functional outcomes across recovery stages by Nur Shaheera Aidilla Sahrizan, Noorazrul Yahya, Zhe Kang Law, Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi, Umi Nabilah Ismail, Naela Himayati Afifah, Amirul Azri, Hanani Abdul Manan, Hanani Abdul Manan

“…These insights are crucial for tailoring interventions that align with individual stroke profiles and promote optimal functional recovery.…”
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Machines that halt resolve the undecidability of artificial intelligence alignment by Gabriel A. Melo, Marcos R. O. A. Máximo, Nei Y. Soma, Paulo A. L. Castro

“…Abstract The inner alignment problem, which asserts whether an arbitrary artificial intelligence (AI) model satisfices a non-trivial alignment function of its outputs given its inputs, is undecidable. …”
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The Effect of Scapula Supporting Pillow on Pulmonary Function and Postural Changes in Individuals With Thoracic Kyphosis by Woosuk Lim, Ilyoung Moon, Wookyung Sung, Chung-hwi Yi

“…Conclusion: The use of a scapular support pillow can effectively improve respiratory function and postural alignment in patients with thoracic kyphosis. …”

Protocol for embedded 3D bioprinting of arterial models with customized contractile and metabolic functions by Huilong Du, Shuyuan Yu, Ziqi Gao, Yuxuan Wang, Huayong Yang, Hongzhao Zhou, Qi Li

“…Here, we present a protocol for constructing multilayered arterial tissues with cellular alignment that enhances vascular smooth muscle function by modulating contractile and synthetic pathways. …”
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Challenges in adjusting scoring matrices when comparing functional motifs with non-standard compositions by Patryk Jarnot

“…However, these fragments are also functionally important in proteins and are receiving an increasing attention from the scientific community. …”
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ZSCAN4 functions as a safeguard to maintain centromere integrity during oocyte meiosis by Da Yi Choi, Jiyeon Leem, Crystal Lee, Jeong Su Oh

“…However, the molecular safeguards that preserve centromere structure and function throughout oocyte maturation remain poorly understood. …”
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Solving and Optimization of Cobb–Douglas Function by Genetic Algorithm: A Step-by-Step Implementation by Ali Dinc, Faruk Yildiz, Kaushik Nag, Murat Otkur, Ali Mamedov

“…This study presents an innovative application of genetic algorithms (GAs) for optimizing the Cobb–Douglas production function, a cornerstone of economic modeling that examines the relationship between production output and the inputs of labor and capital. …”
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Sex-based differences in cell migration on aligned topographies by Yang Hu, Yin Mei Chan, Nicola G. Judge, Matthew L. Becker, Rebecca K. Willits

“…Speed along the axis of alignment differed between sexes on 1.2 and 1.8 µm fibers. …”
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DIAMOND2GO: rapid Gene Ontology assignment and enrichment detection for functional genomics by Christopher Golden, David J. Studholme, Rhys A. Farrer

“…Leveraging the ultra-fast alignment capabilities of DIAMOND, which is 100 to 20,000 times faster than BLAST, D2GO enables rapid functional annotation of large-scale datasets. …”
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Mapping Ecosystem Functional Groups in the Republic of Korea Based on the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology by Kyungil Lee, Haedam Baek, Chul-Hyun Choi, Sang-Hak Han, Seonyoung Park

“…This study presents a national-scale mapping of Ecosystem Functional Groups (EFGs) in the Republic of Korea using the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Global Ecosystem Typology (GET), a hierarchical classification system, integrated with spatial datasets, satellite imagery, and a random forest (RF) classifier. …”
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Relationship between motivational factors and functional roles chosen by student volunteers at sports competitions by Nazym Tleuova, Alfira Hajrullina, Roman Aleshko, Igor Shichkin, Sergei Kolganov, Emil Hajiyev, Swetlana Iwanowa, Andrey Baksheev

“… Introduction: The growing role of the volunteer movement in sports highlights the importance of effectively distributing functional roles among volunteers based on their motivation and competencies. …”
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Cognitive neuroscience approach to explore the impact of wind turbine noise on various mental functions by Agnieszka Rosciszewska, Maciej Buszkiewicz, Gabriela Dobrzynska-Kobylec, Anna Klichowska, Tomasz Przybyla, Blanka B. Nagy, Andrzej Wicher, Michal Klichowski

“…Abstract Despite their alignment with sustainable development principles, wind farms often provoke controversy and misinformation, particularly regarding the noise they produce and their potential impact on human functioning. …”
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Valorization of Tomato By-Products: Advanced Extraction Methods and Bioprocessing of Bioactive Compounds and Functional Products by Christina Drosou, Konstantina Theodora Laina, Maria Dimoula, Panagiota Maria Eleni, Christos J. Boukouvalas, Evangelos Topakas, Magdalini Krokida

“…This study underscores the potential of innovative extraction and bioprocessing strategies for the valorization of tomato by-products, promoting waste reduction and the development of high-value functional products in alignment with principles of the circular bioeconomy.…”
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Functional positioning in robotic medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a step-by-step technique by Andriollo Luca, Mazzella Giovan Giuseppe, Koutserimpas Christos, Gregori Pietro, Servien Elvire, Batailler Cécile, Lustig Sébastien

“…Recent advances in robotic-assisted techniques have contributed to more personalized and reproducible procedures. Functional Positioning (FP), a three-dimensional alignment concept, introduces a tailored approach based on a surgical technique that is both effective and reproducible. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Small RNA Alignment Techniques in Transcriptomic Analysis by Examining Different Sources of Variability Through a Multi-Alignment Approach by Xinwei Zhao, Eberhard Korsching

“…DNA and RNA nucleotide sequences are ubiquitous in all biological cells, serving as both a comprehensive library of capabilities for the cells and as an impressive regulatory system to control cellular function. The multi-alignment framework (MAF) provided in this study offers a user-friendly platform for sequence alignment and quantification. …”
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Spreadsheet-Based Program for Alignment of Overlapping DNA Sequences by Ramaswamy Anbazhagan, Edward Gabrielson

“…Upon execution, the program opens a specially designed customized workbook and is capable of identifying overlapping regions between two sequence fragments and displaying the sequence alignment. It also performs a number of specialized functions such as recognition of restriction enzyme cutting sites and CpG island mapping without costly specialized software.…”
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