Preclinical characterisation of changes in cardiac function and circulating biomarkers following differential irradiation of thoracic volumes by Refik Kuburas, Mihaela Ghita-Pettigrew, Gerard M. Walls, Brianna N. Kerr, Kathryn H. Brown, Cecilia Facchi, Alan McWilliam, Marcel van Herk, Kaye J. Williams, Karl T. Butterworth

“…Preclinical studies in rat models have provided evidence indicating consequential effects of lung radiation on the heart through vascular remodelling which leads to pulmonary arterial hypertension. …”
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Structure and function of a β-1,2-galactosidase from Bacteroides xylanisolvens, an intestinal bacterium by Yutaka Nakazawa, Masumi Kageyama, Tomohiko Matsuzawa, Ziqin Liang, Kaito Kobayashi, Hisaka Shimizu, Kazuki Maeda, Miho Masuhiro, Sei Motouchi, Saika Kumano, Nobukiyo Tanaka, Kouji Kuramochi, Hiroyuki Nakai, Hayao Taguchi, Masahiro Nakajima

“…Studying the detailed biochemical functions of β-galactosidases in degrading these carbohydrates is important. …”
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The holistic enterprise management approach: including labor migration into modeling the dynamics of the influence factors on functioning by Yaroslav Kotlyarevskyy, Vsevolod Senkivskyy, Iryna Pikh, Taras Shyra, Alona Kudriashova, Ihor Berest, Andriy Shtangret

“…In conditions of maximum imbalance of the economic situation in the country, which, for example, is a consequence of the latest pandemic, climate or military force majeures, the existing experience has limited effectiveness in application with regard to sustainability and inclusiveness of entities functioning. …”
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High‐Performing Clean Water Production by Rational Design of Functional Solar Evaporator and Vapor Condensation by Bingxing Wu, Xiangqian Fan, Chaorui Xue, Qing Chang, Jinlong Yang, Shengliang Hu, Haolan Xu

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Microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles functionalized titanium implants mediate redox balance and immunomodulation for enhanced osseointegration by Wei Chen, Yifei Pan, Catherine Huihan Chu, Shuo Dong, Mingxi Wang, Long Wang, Lingxu Wang, Xuyang Lin, Chunbo Tang

“…Under physiological conditions, the functionalized implants display modest immunomodulatory properties without affecting oxidative balance, while C-Ca-SalB NPs remain relatively stable. …”
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Investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive functions among students in Tokyo, Japan, and London, UK by Joshua Ampofo, Binghai Sun, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Li Qinggong, Wang Changfeng, Le Guoan, Qian Xusheng

“…BackgroundThis study focuses on cultural influences and investigates sleep quality's impact on cognitive functions among university students in Tokyo and London. …”
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Predictions of Spartina alterniflora leaf functional traits based on hyperspectral data and machine learning models by Wei Li, Xueyan Zuo, Zhijun Liu, Leichao Nie, Huazhe Li, Junjie Wang, Zhiguo Dou, Yang Cai, Xiajie Zhai, Lijuan Cui

“…The study results showed that: (1) the SVM model based on Random Forest Importance Score is well-suited for S. alterniflora leaf functional trait inversion; (2) the importance score of leaf functional traits differed, and first-order differential spectral data produced more bands with high scores compared with the original hyperspectral reflectance data; (3) first-order differential data modelling effects were slightly better than those of the original spectral data. …”
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Laboratory Biomarkers, Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity, and Intellectual Function in Children with Sickle Cell Disease by Nataly Apollonsky, Norma B. Lerner, Fengqing Zhang, Deepti Raybagkar, Jennifer Eng, Reem Tarazi

“…Conclusions. In addition to effects of age and maternal education, some vasculopathic markers are associated with cognitive function in young children with SCD, and these relationships do not appear to be mediated through blood flow velocity. …”
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Counterfactual explanations of tree based ensemble models for brain disease analysis with structure function coupling by Shaolong Wei, Zhen Gao, Hongcheng Yao, Xiaoyu Qi, Mingliang Wang, Jiashuang Huang

“…Abstract Convergent evidence has suggested that the disruption of either structural connectivity (SC) or functional connectivity (FC) in the brain can lead to various neuropsychiatric disorders. …”
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Industry 4.0 digital technologies for the advancement of renewable energy: Functions, applications, potential and challenges by Ghinwa Naeem, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Khalid

“…This study contributes to the literature by systematically investigating the role of 13 key Industry 4.0 digital technologies − Smart meters, Smart grids, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Twin, 3D Printing, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, Sensors, Internet of Things, Cloud computing, Blockchain, and Cyber Security − in terms of their functions, applications, and potential in the RES. …”
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Impact of nutritional status and pulmonary function on short- and long-term overall survival in hemodialysis patients. by Özge Aydın Güçlü, Hasim Atakan Erol, Nilüfer Aylin Acet Öztürk, Asli Gorek Dilektasli, Funda Coskun, Abdulmecid Yıldız, Mehmet Karadag

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study explores the effects of nutritional status and pulmonary function on the short- and long-term mortality of ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis.…”
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Improved Hip Flexibility and Gluteal Function Following a Daily Lunge-and-Reach Stretching Intervention by Brent A. Ehresman, B.J. Lehecka, Damien Hiser, Levi Koster, Jessica Wietharn

“…Some evidence suggests that tight hip flexors may contribute to impairments in gluteal function. # Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a daily lunge-and-reach stretching program on hip flexor length and gluteus maximus strength, power, and endurance in healthy college-aged adults…”
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Protocols for Prone Positioning in Pediatric Patients with Hypoxemia: Impact on Oxygenation, Lung Function, and Clinical Safety by Jose Luis Estela-Zape, Valeria Sanclemente-Cardoza, Leidy Tatiana Ordoñez-Mora

“…Forty percent applied prone positioning for 12 to 20 h, improving pulmonary function. Combined with alveolar recruitment, prone positioning increased functional residual capacity and reduced atelectasis, with SpO₂ improvements from 13% to 38% and atelectasis reduction from 8% to 47%. …”
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Impact of Biochar on Nitrogen-Cycling Functional Genes: A Comparative Study in Mollisol and Alkaline Soils by Junnan Ding, Shaopeng Yu

“…The results demonstrated that biochar significantly altered the microbial community structure by modulating the abundance of these functional genes. Specifically, biochar reduced <i>narG</i> and <i>nosZ</i> abundance in both soil types, indicating a potential reduction in N₂O emissions. …”
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Light-regulated voltage-gated potassium channels for acute interrogation of channel function in neurons and behavior. by Henry H Jerng, Jay M Patel, Tamor A Khan, Benjamin R Arenkiel, Paul J Pfaffinger

“…Even though Kv channels have been intensely studied for over 70 year, surprisingly little is known about how specific channels expressed in various neurons and their functional properties impact neuronal network activity and behavior in vivo. …”
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Mis-splicing drives loss of function of p53E224D point mutation. by Ian C Lock, Nathan H Leisenring, Warren Floyd, Eric S Xu, Lixia Luo, Yan Ma, Erin C Mansell, Diana M Cardona, Chang-Lung Lee, David G Kirsch

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Mouse p53E221D and human p53E224D mutations lead to splice variation and a biologically relevant p53 loss of function in vitro and in vivo.…”
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Evaluation of a seed drill for barley and vetch sowing as a function of varying seeding ratios by Arzu Yazgi, Tuncay Gunhan, Behcet Kir, Gulcan Demiroglu Topcu, Erdem Aykas

“…Conclusions It appears that the results in this work demonstrated that the seed drill could have a great potential to be used effectively for the seeding of barley as well as vetch mixtures as a function of various ratios to enhance the overall yield of the crop.…”
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Metalloproteinases (MMPs) in hypertensive disorders: role, function, pharmacology, and potential strategies to mitigate pathophysiological changes by Soroush Taherkhani, Mohammad Sheibani, Mohammad Sheibani, Ali Mohammadkhanizadeh, Jitka A. I. Virag, Lisandra de Castro Braz, Yaser Azizi

“…Inhibitors of MMPs may help mitigate the adverse effects of hypertension by restoring balance in ECM remodeling processes. …”
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Responses of Soil Microbial Communities and Functions in an Alpine Grassland of the Qinghai Lake Basin With Grazing Disturbance by Caicai Sun, Quanmin Dong, Haitao An, Yuzhen Liu, Weidong Lv, Wenting Liu, Haiming Ji, Xiaoxia Yang

“…In this study, we utilized the scientific and technological platform “Alpine Grassland‐Livestock Adaptive Management Technology Platform” in Qinghai Province to examine the effects of grazing intensity on soil microbial communities and functions. …”
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A functional analysis of two 3D-scanned antique pistols from New Zealand by John LaRocco, Dong-Guk Paeng

“… • The method of making and analyzing digital models detailed in this study offers a way to facilitate historical preservation, experimental archaeology, and functional analysis.…”
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