Functional Composition, Nutritional Properties, and Biological Activities of Moroccan Spirulina Microalga by Rajaa Seghiri, Mourad Kharbach, Azzouz Essamri

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Impact of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft on left Ventricular Systolic Function by Dilshad Abdulqadir Rasul, Mohammed Hasan Alwan

“…The objective was to evaluate the effect of coronary artery bypass graft surgery on left ventricular systolic function. …”
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Assessment of Tax Expenditures in Turkey in Terms of Taxation Functions: 2019-2023 by Mutlu Yoruldu

“…It can be stated that the state has turned to the non-financial functions of taxation with the tax expenditure practices, with the abandonment ofa part of the current period tax collection. …”
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Structural and functional characterization of the Redβ recombinase from bacteriophage λ. by Kazuko Matsubara, Ali D Malay, Fiona A Curtis, Gary J Sharples, Jonathan G Heddle

“…We also identified a single amino acid substitution which had little effect on oligomerization and DNA binding but which inhibited DNA annealing, indicating that these two functions of Redβ can be separated. …”
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Impact of blood pressure variability on arteriovenous graft function during hemodialysis by Quan Zi-lin, Song Li, Sun Chun-yan, Cui Dong-mei, Zhao Li-yan, Zhong Mi, Zhou Li-fang, Chen Ying-gui, Fu Xia

“…Objective To explore the effect of blood pressure variability（BPV）on the function of arteriovenous graft（AVG）during hemodialysis.Methods Clinical data of maintenance hemodialysis（MHD）AVG patients in December 2017 were reviewed.The major observation parameter was AVG power loss within 1 year after enrollment.Results A total of 49 MHD patients were enrolled.According to whether or not BPV was greater than a median of 17.0,they were divided into two groups of BPV≥17（n=25）and BPV<17（n=24）.AVG power loss was 80%（20/25）and 46%（11/24）in BPV≥17 group and BPV<17 group within 1 year of follow-up respectively（P=0.028）.Inter-group statistical difference existed in cumulative AVG patency rate at 1 year [HR（95%CI）=2.48（1.18～5.18）,P=0.012];multivariate analysis indicated that BPV factorial analysis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and abnormal hemoglobin level were independent risk factors for AVG power loss.Conclusion During hemodialysis, BPV is an independent risk factor for AVG power loss, especially in patients with diabetes, hypertension and abnormal hemoglobin level.Clinicians should pay close and intervene timely to minimize the occurrence of AVG power loss.…”
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A Versatile Distribution Based on the Incomplete Gamma Function: Characterization and Applications by Jimmy Reyes, Carolina Marchant, Karol I. Santoro, Yuri A. Iriarte

“…This new family is defined through a stochastic representation involving a linear transformation of a random variable following a distribution derived from the upper incomplete gamma function. As a result, the proposed distribution exhibits a probability density function that effectively captures data exhibiting asymmetry and both mild and high levels of kurtosis, providing greater flexibility compared to the conventional gamma distribution. …”
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Interleukin-27 and Autoimmune Disorders: A Compressive Review of Immunological Functions by Esmaeil Yazdanpanah, Alireza Pazoki, Sepehr Dadfar, Mohammad Hosein Nemati, Seyed Mohammad Sajad Siadati, Mahdieh Tarahomi, Niloufar Orooji, Dariush Haghmorad, Valentyn Oksenych

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Functional Food Targeting the Regulation of Obesity-Induced Inflammatory Responses and Pathologies by Shizuka Hirai, Nobuyuki Takahashi, Tsuyoshi Goto, Shan Lin, Taku Uemura, Rina Yu, Teruo Kawada

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Research Progress on Enzymatic Preparation and Functional Properties of Bioactive Peptides in Hairtail by Yuanyuan WU, Kewei ZHENG, Wenzhu LI, Cheng LI, Xiaojun YAN, Qingbao MA, Wei JIANG

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Brain functional connectivity after Stroop task induced cognitive fatigue by Jilin Wu, Zhongtian Guan, Chunlin Li, Wei Wang, Ruifeng Sun, Ziman Zhu, Li Song, Weijun Gong

“…Abstract We aim to investigate the changes in brain functional connectivity induced by cognitive fatigue from a whole-brain perspective and multiple angles to uncover the underlying mechanisms in healthy individuals, thereby enhancing high-quality cognitive activities and the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation training. …”
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Effects of <i>Bifidobacterium longum longum</i> 35624® on the Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results of the Multicenter Observational Progr... by V. T. Ivashkin, E. A. Poluektova, Z. A. Mamieva

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Exploring the impact of heat treatments on the structural and functional characteristics of oak polysaccharides by Mahdieh Masoudpour-Behabadi, Hajar Shekarchizadeh, Mahdi Kadivar, Elham Asghari-Varzaneh

“…So, the principle aim of this research is to analyze the effect of heat treatment (100 and 180 °C) on functional and nutritional characteristics of oak polysaccharides. …”
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Skew Logistic Distribution Applied as Activation Function in Artificial Neural Networks by Eder Silva Dos Santos, Altemir da Silva Braga, Ana Beatriz Alvarez, Thuanne Paixao

“…In recent years, Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) have stood out among machine learning algorithms in many applications, such as image and video pattern recognition. Activation functions play a crucial role in the operation of these algorithms, directly influencing the effectiveness of ANNs. …”
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Microbial and Functional Gene Dynamics in Long-Term Fermented Mariculture Sediment by Guochao Zhang, Mengyuan Luo, Cuilian Xu, Xinru Pan, Guoqiang Yi, Wei Xiao, Chenghao Wang, Zhen Zhao, Ruilong Li

“…Although the microbial composition and functional potential of mariculture sediments have been extensively explored in the past, the effects of long-term aquaculture on microbial communities and functional genes have been scarcely studied. …”
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Microbial Biomass as a Bioresource of Functional Food Ingredients: A Review by Elena M. Serba, Tatyana V. Yuraskina, Liubov V. Rimareva, Polina Yu. Tadzibova, Elena N. Sokolova, Galina S. Volkova

“…This article reviews scientific publications on the properties and composition of microbial biomass as a source of functional ingredients, its biological effectiveness, production methods, and composition. …”
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Influence of Uric Acid on Vascular and Cognitive Functions: Evidence for an Ambivalent Relationship by Francesco Baratta, Federica Moscucci, Evaristo Ettorre, Raffaella Bocale, Arrigo F. G. Cicero, Pietro Cirillo, Federica Fogacci, Ilaria Lospinuso, Carmine Savoia, Alessandro Mengozzi, Agostino Virdis, Claudio Borghi, Giovambattista Desideri

“…These discrepancies might reflect a biological ambivalence for uric acid depending on a very complex interplay of factors that include its concentrations achieved in biological fluids, the nature, and concentration of free radicals, the presence and concentration of other antioxidant molecules, potentially responsible for bi-directional effects of uric acid on brain health/functioning. …”
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Human-Machine Function Allocation Method for Submersible Fault Detection Tasks by Chenyuan Yang, Liping Pang, Wentao Wu, Xiaodong Cao

“…Based on this method, we identified the LOA2 as the optimal human-computer function allocation scheme. In this study, three measurement techniques (subjective scale, work performance, and physiological status) were used to test 15 subjects to validate the effectiveness of the proposed optimal human-machine function allocation scheme. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in SMEs: Enhancing Business Functions Through Technologies and Applications by Thang Le Dinh, Manh-Chiên Vu, Giang T.C. Tran

“…This study addresses this issue by investigating the core AI technologies adopted by SMEs, their broad range of applications across business functions, and the strategies required for successful implementation. …”
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DQN-Based Shaped Reward Function Mold for UAV Emergency Communication by Chenhao Ye, Wei Zhu, Shiluo Guo, Jinyin Bai

“…Furthermore, we introduce a supplementary shaped reward function tailored to alleviate the problem of sparse rewards. …”
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The taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity of birds in Xiaohongxiang Wetland, southwest China by Binqiang Li, Shaohui Zhang, Jie Guo, Shanjun Ma, Wenjie Zhang

“…Small wetlands are vital for supporting common waterbirds, but may not safeguard rare species effectively. While cherry plantations and pine forests enhance avian diversity near wetlands, their low functional diversity could limit the ecological niches available to birds. …”
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