Effects of aerobic, resistance and combined training on endothelial function and arterial stiffness in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Raphael Silveira Nunes da Silva, Diego Silveira da Silva, Patrícia Caetano de Oliveira, Gustavo Waclawovsky, Maximiliano Isoppo Schaun

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Voltage Stability Assessment Through Modal Analysis Using a Smooth Formulation of the Power Flow Problem Based on Sigmoid Functions by Joao Pedro Peters Barbosa, Joao Alberto Passos Filho, Rodrigo Andrade Ramos, Luis Fernando Costa Alberto

“…By replacing these discontinuities with appropriately tuned sigmoid functions, we achieve smooth behavior without compromising accuracy. …”
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Recent trends in combinative defect engineering and hybridization approach to develop efficient energy-functional layered double hydroxide-based materials by Yeon Hu Park, Yiyang Sun, Dong Wook Lee, In Young Kim, Xiaoyan Jin, Seong-Ju Hwang

“…The correlation between chemical features and defect structure in LDH materials is also discussed, along with the impact of different defect types on their energy-related functionalities. Finally, future research perspectives are provided to guide the design and synthesis of economically feasible, energy-functional materials. …”
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Investigation on Graphitization, Surface Functional Groups, and Oxidation Behavior of Soot Particulate Along Exhaust Pipe of Gasoline Direct Injection Engine by Zhiyuan Hu, Li Yin, Jiayi Shen, Zhangying Lu, Piqiang Tan, Diming Lou

“…Moreover, with increasing transportation distance along the exhaust pipe of the GDI engine, the graphitization degree, content of surface functional groups, and oxidation behavior of soot particulate presented changes similar to the increasing engine speed under a light load, and oxidation became easier.…”
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TIM-3 plays a more important role than PD-1 in the functional impairments of cytotoxic T cells of malignant Schwannomas by Zhao Li, Xiaobing Liu, Rongbin Guo, Pengfei Wang

“…TIM-3 expression alone was associated with lower proliferation and less perforin and granzyme B secretion, whereas PD-1 expression alone was not associated with functional impairments, suggesting that TIM-3 expression was a better marker of exhausted CD8 + T cells. …”
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Application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Motor Function Following Cerebral Infarction: A Clinical Case Analysis by Greta Gimbutaitė, Paulina Stočkūnaitė, Laura Petrusevičienė

“…A total of 10 TMS sessions were administered. Functional outcomes were assessed and compared between the start and completion of the rehabilitation program, and results are presented as a clinical case analysis to illustrate the therapy’s impact. …”
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An explanatory model of suicidal ideation based on family functionality and mental health problems: A cross-sectional study of medical students by Leslie Aguilar-Sigueñas, David Villarreal-Zegarra

“…The aim of the study is to propose a model that can explain and predict suicidal ideation based on mental health problems (stress-anxiety-depression) and family functionality (cohesion, flexibility, and cohesion). …”
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Sequence and copy number analyses of HEXB gene in patients affected by Sandhoff disease: functional characterization of 9 novel sequence variants. by Stefania Zampieri, Silvia Cattarossi, Ana Maria Oller Ramirez, Camillo Rosano, Charles Marques Lourenco, Nadia Passon, Isabella Moroni, Graziella Uziel, Antonella Pettinari, Franco Stanzial, Raquel Dodelson de Kremer, Nydia Beatriz Azar, Filiz Hazan, Mirella Filocamo, Bruno Bembi, Andrea Dardis

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Visualization of oral function during playing a wind instrument by a lateral dental impression: a proof-of-concept investigation by Mariko Hattori, Gen Tanabe, Sebastian B. M. Patzelt, Sebastian B. M. Patzelt, Dirk Schulze, Yuka I. Sumita, Noriyuki Wakabayashi

“…In dental practice, impression material is used to capture the oral structure and function. In this proof-of-concept investigation, embouchure was examined using a silicone-based dental impression material. …”
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Optimization of Moringa oleifera leaves protein extraction conditions and characterization based on nutritional quality and functional properties for sustainable protein source by Emilienne Carine Nyobe, Christian Bernard Bakwo Bassogog, Gabriel Medoua Nama, Samuel René Minka, Martin Alain Mune Mune

“…In addition, the concentrate presented adequate functional properties, particularly emulsifying properties. …”
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PROSPECTIVE SEMICONDUCTING COMPOUNDS AND NANOSTRUCTURES FOR OPTOELECTRONICS, PHOTOVOLTAICS AND SPINTRONICS by A. V. Krivosheeva

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Analytical evaluation of the Uehling potential using binomial expansion theorems by Э. Чопуроглу, Т. Мехметоглу

“…From this point of view, the determination of explicit and closed-form analytical expressions for Uehling potential is very important. Therefore, presented method is illustrated by analytically calculation of the Uehling potential with the simple binomial coefficients and exponential integral functions. …”
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Exploring cognitive function and postoperative neurocognitive recovery after cardiac surgery in older adults (ECPON): a protocol for an observational study by Ulrica Nilsson, Markus Saarijärvi, Lina Bergman, Jeanette Eckerblad, Gabriela Markovic, Ernad Zecevic, Tor Damén, Anna Martinik

“…We will also evaluate postoperative patient-reported cognitive symptoms and signs, delirium, frailty, health-related quality of life, depression, perceived self-efficacy, fatigue and functional capacity. Each patient’s close relative will assess the observed cognitive function and report on caregiver burden. …”
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Prioritisation of functional needs for ICU intelligent robots in China: a consensus study based on the national survey and nominal group technique by Hao Wang, Ying Bai, Fan Zhang, Shuya Wang, Zhen Cui, Xin Yuan, Liu Zhang, Xinbao Wu, Yufeng Yan, Miaomiao Yu, Bo Ouyang

“…It has been concluded that ‘disease assessment function’ and ‘rehabilitation and physical therapy’ are most needed by clinical doctors and nurses. …”
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Kinetic theory of helium ash source from distribution function of He ions and its effects on helium ash density profile by Ziying Jiang, Weixin Guo, Lu Wang

“…In this work, the source of helium (He) ash is explicitly defined in terms of the full energy distribution function of He ions in deuterium–tritium burning plasmas, and the He ash density profile is subsequently predicted by considering both source and radial transport. …”
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Glycometabolic Control Does Not Affect Sexual Function in a Cohort of Women with Type 1 Diabetes: Results of an Observational Pilot Study by Cristian Petolicchio, Giordano Spacco, Eliana Delle Chiaie, Maria Grazia Calevo, Nicola Minuto, Davide Carlo Maggi, Diego Ferone, Marta Bassi, Francesco Cocchiara

“…All participants completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), a questionnaire that evaluates several aspects of sexual function. …”
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Ventricular function assessment using an ultrafast spoiled gradient echo sequence with an intravascular blood pool contrast agent in pediatric patients. by Tayaba Miah, Rithvik Gunda, Gerald Greil, Mohammad Hussain, Qing Zou

“…<h4>Background</h4>Balanced steady-state free processing (bSSFP) MR sequence has long been considered the gold standard method for ventricular function assessment (VFA), and normal values are based on this acquisition. …”
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On optimality conditions and duality for multiobjective fractional optimization problem with vanishing constraints by Haijun Wang, Gege Kang, Ruifang Zhang

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User Experience of a Semi-Immersive Musical Serious Game to Stimulate Cognitive Functions in Hospitalized Older Patients: Questionnaire Study by Laurent Samson, Lena Carcreff, Frédéric Noublanche, Sophie Noublanche, Hélène Vermersch-Leiber, Cédric Annweiler

“…Further studies are needed to evaluate the potential benefits of clinical factors such as neurocognitive functions, mood, depression, or quality of life.…”
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Time-Dependent Fragility Functions and Post-Earthquake Residual Seismic Performance for Existing Steel Frame Columns in Offshore Atmospheric Environment by Xiaohui Zhang, Xuran Zhao, Shansuo Zheng, Qian Yang

“…Based on the test and numerical analysis results, probability distributions of the fragility function parameters (median and logarithmic standard deviation) are constructed. …”
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