Efficient sensor network planning based on approximate potential games by Su-Jin Lee, Young-Jin Park, Han-Lim Choi

“…For a large sensor network, the local utility function for an agent is difficult to compute, because the utility function depends on the other agents’ decisions, while each sensing agent is inherently faced with limitations in both its communication and computational capabilities. …”
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Altered shear stress of blood flow causes plasma membrane damage in endothelial cells by Nikita Raj, Chang Pan, Ann Marleen Starke, Anna L. L. Matos, Oliver Soehnlein, Volker Gerke

“…Such ruptures must be repaired efficiently to maintain cellular integrity and proper vascular function. However, whether SS of blood flow can indeed affect plasma membrane integrity of endothelial cells and whether any ruptures occurring are repaired is not understood. …”
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Optimum load computation of a piezoelectric-based energy harvester by Andrés Felipe Gomez-Casseres

“…Results suggest a low dependence of the minimum objective function value on increasing model degrees. …”
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Relationship troubles at the mitochondrial level and what it might mean for human disease by Rachel James

“…Understanding and treating disease depend upon our knowledge of how the body works. The biomedical approach to disease describes health purely in terms of biological factors, with a focus on the genome as the molecular basis for cellular function and dysfunction in disease. …”
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β-Glucosidase-pretreated black goji berry tea reduces glucose release and enhances bile acid binding co-digestion with high-fat meals in simulated digestion by Kritmongkhon Kamonsuwan, Thanaporn Kaewpradup, Charoonsri Chusak, Suvimol Charoensiddhi, Scott Smid, Sirichai Adisakwattana

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Therapeutic Potential of <i>Lythrum salicaria</i> L. Ethanol Extract in Experimental Rat Models of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Mellitus and Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovary S... by Lia Oxana Usatiuc, Marcel Pârvu, Raluca Maria Pop, Ana Uifălean, Dan Vălean, Adrian Surd, Mădălina Țicolea, Ana Hîruța, Floricuța Ranga, Florinela Adriana Cătoi, Corina Cătană, Alina Elena Pârvu

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Sequentially Modified Gravitational Search Algorithm for Image Enhancement by Ferzan Katırcıoğlu, Uğur Güvenç

“…SMGSA is applied to 10 basic and 6 composite benchmark functions. Each function is run 30 times and the best, mean and median values are obtained. …”
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Identification and odor exposure regulation of odorant-binding proteins in Picromerus lewisi by Shan-Cheng Yi, Jia-Ling Yu, Sara Taha Abdelkhalek, Sara Taha Abdelkhalek, Zhi-Rong Sun, Man-Qun Wang

“…This implies that these PlewOBPs may have an olfactory function in detecting S. litura-infested tobacco plants. …”
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Rapid plasticity of visually evoked responses in rat monocular visual cortex. by Trevor C Griffen, Melissa S Haley, Alfredo Fontanini, Arianna Maffei

“…However, recent data have provided evidence for an additional role of cortico-cortical circuits in this process. Indeed, experience-dependent changes in intracortical circuits can be induced rapidly and may result in rapid-onset functional changes. …”
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Distinct chromosomal mutation associated with cefiderocol resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii: a combined bioinformatics and mass spectrometry approach to unveil and validate the... by Lavinia Morosi, Davide Golzato, Linda Bussini, Linda Bussini, Hygerda Guma, Federica Tordato, Federica Armanini, Zian Asif, Zian Asif, Francesco Carella, Francesco Carella, Paola Morelli, Michele Bartoletti, Michele Bartoletti, Giorgio Da Rin, Erminia Casari, Giuseppe Martano, Giuseppe Martano, Maria Rescigno, Maria Rescigno, Nicola Segata, Sara Carloni, Sara Carloni, Valeria Cento, Valeria Cento

“…This study demonstrates the utility of combining genomic and functional analyses to detect emerging mutations associated with antibiotic resistance. …”
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The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Managing Pain, Strength, and Balance in Adult Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review by Theodora Plavoukou, Michail Iosifidis, Georgios Papagiannis, Dimitrios Stasinopoulos, Georgios Georgoudis

“… BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic, degenerative joint disease characterized by pain, stiffness, and functional impairment, significantly affecting mobility and quality of life. …”
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Comparison of Efficiency of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises Versus Proprioceptive Exercises in Improving Balance and Gait in People With Hemophilia: Protocol for a Randomized Contro... by Tugce Poyraz Isleyen, Ela Tarakci, Gokce Leblebici, Ipek Yeldan, Bulent Zulfikar

“…Secondary outcome measures are kinematic assessment of gait, one-leg stand test, 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) test, proprioception assessment, and the Functional Independence Score in Hemophilia. Participants will be evaluated with the Biodex balance system for postural sway, 10-meters walking test for gait speed, Hemophilia Joint Health Score for joint health, Kinovea 2D motion analysis for kinematic evaluation of gait, one-leg stand test for balance measurement, 6MWD for functional capacity, digital goniometer for proprioception, and Functional Independence Score in Hemophilia for functional independence. …”
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Photoinduced ferroelectric phase transition triggering photocatalytic water splitting by Jun Wen, Zhi-rui Luo, Lin-can Fang, Wen-xian Chen, Gui-lin Zhuang

“…This study employs real-time time-dependent density functional theory (rt-TDDFT) and first-principle calculations to propose a “one stone, two birds” strategy: light induces ferroelectric phase transitions and triggers PWS on monolayer Hf2Ge2S6. …”
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Effects of incorporating green leafy vegetables with meals on starch and lipid digestibility under simulated gastrointestinal digestion by Thanaporn Kaewpradup, Kritmongkhon Kamonsuwan, Charoonsri Chusak, Mario Siervo, Sirichai Adisakwattana

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The myometrial transcriptome changes in mares with endometrosis by Ewa Monika Drzewiecka, Tomasz Molcan, Agnieszka Sadowska, Katarzyna Piotrowska-Tomala, Magda Słyszewska, Graça Ferreira Dias, Dariusz Jan Skarżyński, Anna Szóstek-Mioduchowska

“…Abstract Mares with endometrosis exhibit histological changes not only in the endometrium but also in the myometrium that suggest possible functional impairment. The molecular background of these changes is not well understood. …”
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A Novel Method for Preparing Uniform Micro-Sized Dry Powder Formulations, Including Aggregation-Controlled VHH by Tatsuru Moritani, Hidekazu Masaki, Ryo Yonehara, Takeru Suzuki, Hidenao Arai, Masayuki Tsuchiya, Naoto Nemoto

“…However, this process degraded VHHs or inactivated their function, and ultimately, only about 30% of the original VHHs were functional, whereas the remaining VHHs that were not degraded showed little loss of functionality, even after storage at room temperature for more than two years. …”
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Designing Nontrivial Real‐Space Berry Curvature through Non‐Monotonic Bulk Inversion Symmetry Breaking in Self‐Intercalated Cr1+δTe2 by Seungwon Rho, Dameul Jeong, Hyeong‐Ryul Kim, Jaeseok Huh, Hyeong‐Jun Son, Young‐Kyun Kwon, Mann‐Ho Cho

“…Herein, the topological Hall effect (THE) in 2D ferromagnet Cr1+δTe2 as a function of the Cr intercalant (δ) is investigated. …”
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Carbonic anhydrase 2 mediates anti-obesity effects of black tea as thermogenic activator by Peng Ma, Jie Xiao, Biyu Hou, Ping He, Xinyu Yang, Yisa Wang, Zijing Wang, Tianshu Xu, Xiuying Yang, Xuan Zhu, Shasha Xiang, Song Li, Guanhua Du, Jian Ying, Guifen Qiang

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Transient Diffusiophoresis of a Spherical Colloidal Particle by Hiroyuki Ohshima

“…The relaxation function depends on the mass density ratio of the particle to the electrolyte solution and the kinematic viscosity. …”
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Fitness &amp; Sports Medicine by Lechner K, Lechner B, Engel H, Halle M, Worm N, Scherr J

“…Tissues relevant to athletes which depend on VitD for optimal function include innate and adaptive immune system, skeletal muscle, and bone. …”
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