Ultrathin Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells: enhanced absorption by nanotextured functional back contacts by M Demir, D Jiménez Tejero, B Fuhrmann, H Kempa, A Sprafke, R Scheer

“…In this study, we experimentally investigate a light management strategy to enhance the performance of ultrathin Cu(In,Ga)Se _2 (CIGSe) solar cells through the implementation of a functional back contact with SiO _2 nanostructure scatterers and a planar gold reflector. …”
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The neural basis of vestibular evoked myogenic potentials. The cVEMP is a specific indicator of saccular function by Ian S. Curthoys, Laura Fröhlich, Leigh McGarvie, Leonardo Manzari, Shinichi Iwasaki, Julia Dlugaiczyk, G. Michael Halmagyi

“…That result questions the applicability of results of sound evoked vestibular responses from rat for understanding human vestibular function. There is a range of stimulus intensities and frequencies appropriate for measuring VEMPs. …”
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Harnessing the potential of human induced pluripotent stem cells, functional assays and machine learning for neurodevelopmental disorders by Ziqin Yang, Ziqin Yang, Nicole A. Teaney, Nicole A. Teaney, Elizabeth D. Buttermore, Elizabeth D. Buttermore, Elizabeth D. Buttermore, Mustafa Sahin, Mustafa Sahin, Mustafa Sahin, Wardiya Afshar-Saber, Wardiya Afshar-Saber

“…In this review, we compare two-dimensional and three-dimensional hiPSC formats for disease modeling, discuss the applications of functional assays, and offer insights on incorporating ML into hiPSC-based NDD research and drug screening.…”
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Predictive Factors for Morphological and Functional Improvements in Long-Lasting Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Treated with Photodynamic Therapy by Maciej Gawęcki, Krzysztof Kiciński, Jan Kucharczuk, Monika Gołębiowska-Bogaj, Andrzej Grzybowski

“…The goal of our study was to evaluate the morphological and functional effects of PDT in patients with long-lasting CSCR and determine the related predictive factors for improvement. …”
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CHANGE OF ACTIVITY, FUNCTIONAL CLASS, AND SPINAL MOBILITY IN ANKYLOSING SPONDYLOSIS DURING THERAPY WITH DIFFERENT PHARMACOLOGICAL AGENTS by M. Ivanova, R. Stoilov, S. G. Radenska-Lopovok, I. Manolova

“…TNF-α inhibitors are the most effective agent to suppress disease activity and to improve functional status in AS.…”
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Comparison of Taiji and aerobic exercise for functional constipation: study protocol for a randomised controlled neuroimaging trial by Tianyu Liu, Sha Yang, Jingwen Chen, Yuyi Guo, Yuke Teng, Rongtao Ying, Zhaoxuan He, Jianwei Wu, Shu-Guang Yu, Fang Zeng

“…Introduction Taiji has been proven to be effective for regulating both the physical and mental state compared with simple aerobic exercise. …”
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Enhancing Holstein steers growth performance: oregano essential oil’s impact on rumen development, functionality and microorganism by Yongliang Huang, Siyu Cheng, Jinping Shi, Pengjia He, Yue Ma, Ruixin Yang, Xu Zhang, Yongzhi Cao, Zhaomin Lei

“…And the findings provide fundamental insights into OEO, as an alternative source of natural bioactive compounds, how effect on rumen development, composition and function of microorganisms.…”
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Double-Allograft Shoulder Stabilization for Multidirectional Instability Is Associated With Improved Function and Survivability After 2 Years by Felix H. Savoie, III, M.D., Matthew W. Cole, M.D., Lacee K. Collins, B.S., J. Heath Wilder, M.D., Bailey J. Ross, M.D., Michael J. O’Brien, M.D., William F. Sherman, M.D., M.B.A.

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The Impact of Physical Activity on Metabolic Health and Cognitive Function in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kinga Mruczyk, Rafał W. Wójciak, Marta Molska, Ewa Śliwicka, Tomasz Podgórski, Aleksandra Skoczek-Rubińska, Anna Borowiecka, Angelika Cisek-Woźniak

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The findings suggest that physical activity level may influence certain biochemical markers and cognitive functions in postmenopausal women. While these results highlight the potential benefits of physical activity, further research is needed to clarify underlying mechanisms and to validate physical activity as an effective strategy for improving postmenopausal health.…”
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A Data-Driven Recommendation System for Enhancing Non-Functional Requirements Elicitation in Scrum-Based Projects by Felipe Ramos, Alexandre Costa, Mirko Perkusich, Luiz Silva, Dalton Valadares, Ademar de Sousa Neto, Felipe Cunha, Hyggo Almeida, Angelo Perkusich

“…<bold>Context:</bold> Agile software development, particularly Scrum, enables teams to manage evolving requirements by emphasizing face-to-face communication and incremental deliveries. Although effective in addressing functional requirements, agile methods often overlook non-functional requirements during the initial stages of software projects, potentially leading to cost overruns on software and hardware and project failures exceeding 60%. …”
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Functionalizing walnut protein via consecutive purification and ultrasound modification: Self-assembled structure and interfacial properties by Jisong Zhou, Jingjing Wang, Wenjie Xia, Ying Peng, Jing Yang, Weiping Jin, Dengfeng Peng

“…This study provides a simple and environmentally friendly way to produce functionalized walnut protein, which shows great potential as an effective food emulsifier.…”
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Symptom and functional networks of patients with cancer in different latent risk subgroups based on patient-reported outcomes by Xiaojuan Hu, Zhihui Duan, Xiaokun Li, Hongyan Cao, Hui Zhao, Yanbo Zhang

“…Network model (NM) of multidimensional symptoms and functions was applied at the item level of the CA-PROM. …”
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Thermodynamic functions and parameters of sorption from flue gases (CO2,SOx,NOx) by Khekordzula clinoptilolite by Rajden Skhvitaridze, Irakli Giorgadze, Teimuraz Cheishvili, Vladimer Gordeladze, Givi Loladze, Nino Mukhadgverdeli, Manana Kekelidze, Akaki Skhvitaridze

“…Generation during the production process and emissions into the atmosphere with flue gases (CO2,SOx,NOx) cause the “greenhouse effect” and the problem of global warming. Despite the existing practice of using zeolite as an adsorbent for a number of gases in projects such as Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage to prevent climate change, the thermodynamic functions and parameters of the zeolite tuff containing the mineral Khekordzula clinophtholite in the inner Kartli region of Georgia are unknown and have not been studied. …”
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Patient-derived esophageal adenocarcinoma organ chip: a physiologically relevant platform for functional precision oncology by Sanjima Pal, Elee Shimshoni, Salvador Flores Torres, Mingyang Kong, Kulsum Tai, Veena Sangwan, Nicholas Bertos, Swneke Donovan Bailey, Julie Bérubé, Donald E. Ingber, Lorenzo Ferri

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Reveal the mechanism of brain function with fluorescence microscopy at single-cell resolution: from neural decoding to encoding by Kangchen Li, Huanwei Liang, Jialing Qiu, Xulan Zhang, Bobo Cai, Depeng Wang, Diming Zhang, Bingzhi Lin, Haijun Han, Geng Yang, Zhijing Zhu

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Optimising Enzymatic Cross-Linking: Impact on Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Lupin Flour and Soy Protein Isolate by Teguh Santoso, Yusur Al-Shaikhli, Thao M. Ho, Mishenki Rajapakse, Thao T. Le

“…This study varied the enzymatic reaction conditions, including enzyme concentration, pH, temperature, incubation time, and ferulic acid addition, for the most effective cross-linking between proteins in lupin flour (LF) and soy protein isolate (SPI), resulting in changes in physicochemical and functional properties of the cross-linked proteins. …”
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Graphene-Based Nanomaterials in Photodynamic Therapy: Synthesis Strategies, Functional Roles, and Clinical Translation for Tumor Treatment by Liang J, Wu Y, Zhang C, Yi R, Zheng J, Zhao R, Shan D, Wang B

“…Keywords: graphene-based nanomaterials, photodynamic therapy, functionalization strategies, targeting, tumor therapy…”
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Lung recruitment maneuver improves right and left ventricular function in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome by Alexis Lambour, Yoann Zerbib, Pablo Mercado, Loay Kontar, Bertrand De Cagny, Julien Maizel, Michel Slama, Clément Brault

“…This study aimed to evaluate the direct impact of LRM on cardiac function in patients with moderate-to-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). …”
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Intramuscular iron supplementation enhances intestinal barrier function in weaned piglets challenged with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli by Chenying Tian, Xiaofeng Zhang, Yecheng Xu, Linfeng Miao, Jing Zhao, Qingqing Xiong, Yuhui Zhang, Shouchuan Jiang, Yu Han, Huahua Du

“…Furthermore, intramuscular iron supplementation also protected the function of intestinal goblet cells and improved iron metabolism of infected piglets.ConclusionIntramuscular iron supplementation is more effective during infection than oral iron supplementation.…”
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Emerging role of the cGAS-STING pathway in cardiovascular diseases: biologic function, mechanisms and targeted therapy by Junke Mou, Yuwu Chen, Xinxin Zhu, Biyi Xu, Mengyang Wang, Jiani Xie, Tong Lin, Qishuo Gu, Qiuwen Wu, Ziao Che, Ji Li, Xing Luo, Haibo Jia, Bo Yu

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