Development of a Fifteen-Minute City Index Using Walkability Scores and Age-Classified Population: The Case of Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines by Carlo Angelo R. Mañago, Marielle G. Nasalita, Cesar V. Saveron, Ynah Andrea D. Sunga, Alexis Richard C. Claridades

“…This study presents an in-depth yet replicable approach using open-source data, considering facilities in each social function based on necessity of each age group, as well as utilizing pedestrian walkability as an impedance. …”
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The Role of Milk Oligosaccharides in Enhancing Intestinal Microbiota, Intestinal Integrity, and Immune Function in Pigs: A Comparative Review by Alexa Gormley, Yesid Garavito-Duarte, Sung Woo Kim

“…Therefore, this review aims to summarize the specific functional components of milk oligosaccharides from human, bovine, and porcine sources, and identify potential strategies to utilize milk oligosaccharides to benefit young pigs through the suckling and nursery periods.…”
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Assessing mesh size and diffusion of alginate bioinks: A crucial factor for successful bioprinting functional pancreatic islets by Carolin Hermanns, Rick H.W. de Vries, Timo Rademakers, Adam Stell, Denise F.A. de Bont, Omar Paulino da Silva Filho, Marlon J. Jetten, Carlos D. Mota, Sami G. Mohammed, Vijayaganapathy Vaithilingam, Aart A. van Apeldoorn

“…It was demonstrated that cell viability and functionality were maintained in all cell sources. This was evidenced by the observation that bioprinted pancreatic islets exhibited a response to physiological glucose levels. …”
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Adaptive Sampled Value Differential Protection With High Penetration of Inverter-Based Resource Based on Error Function Fitting by Wenyue Zhou, Zhaowei Zhou, Xiaopeng Li, Wei Chen, Hao Wang, Bing Luo

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Event-Type Identification in Power Grids Using a Spectral Correlation Function-Aided Convolutional Neural Network by Ozgur Alaca, Ali Riza Ekti, Jhi-Young Joo, Nils Stenvig

“…This study introduces a novel event-type identification method, utilizing a Spectral Correlation Function (SCF)-aided Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). …”
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Mid-Water Ocean Current Field Estimation Using Radial Basis Functions Based on Multibeam Bathymetric Survey Data for AUV Navigation by Jiawen Liu, Kaixuan Wang, Shuai Chang, Lin Pan

“…First, the method models the regional unknown current field using radius basis functions (RBFs) and establishes an AUV dead-reckoning model incorporating the current field. …”
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Beyond Green’s Functions: Inverse Helmholtz and “Om” <inline-formula><math display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">ॐ</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formu... by Maxim Durach

“…Green’s function method (GFM) involves finding fields of point sources and applying the superposition principle to find fields of distributed sources. …”
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Selection of Sound Insulating Elements in Hydraulic Excavators Based Onidentification of Vibroacoustic Energy Propagation Paths by Zbigniew DĄBROWSKI, Jacek DZIURDŹ, Radosław PAKOWSKI

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Correlation of atorvastatin with subjective memory deficits: a study from the NHANES and FAERS databases by Hao Zhang, Hua Huang, Panli Zhao

“…BackgroundPost-marketing regulatory data suggest a potential association between atorvastatin use and memory protection; however, findings from observational studies have been inconsistent and remain a subject of controversy.ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the correlation between atorvastatin exposure and subjective memory deficits, with the objective of providing more precise safety and efficacy information for its clinical use.MethodsWe utilized two primary data sources: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) covering the years 2001 to 2018, and the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) spanning 2011 to 2018. …”
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Functional characterization of antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of whole lemon pulp and depectinized lemon pulp as circular by-products in animal nutrition by Cristina Spedale, Sara Frazzini, Luciana Rossi, Matteo Dell'Anno, Vincenzo Chiofalo

“…This study investigated the nutritional composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of whole lemon pulp (WLP) and depectinized lemon pulp (DLP) as functional feed ingredients for animal health. WLP and DLP were characterized for bromatological composition through chemical analysis. …”
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Research Progress on Natural Active Proteins from Eggshell Membrane, as Well as the Preparation, Functional Mechanisms, and Applications of Their Enzymatic Peptides by Na ZHANG, Yanan GAO, Rong ZHANG, Xueqin ZHAO, Shuyan LIU, Dan JIANG

“…First, the composition and biological functions of natural active proteins in eggshell membrane are systematically outlined. …”
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Spatio-temporal dynamics of ecosystem service value functions in response to landscape fragmentation in Boma-Gambella trans-boundary landscape, Southwest Ethiopia and East South Su... by Azemir Berhanu Getahun, Amare Bantider Dagnew, Desalegn Yayeh Ayal

“…Utilizing integrated spatial modeling tools such as ArcGIS 10.7, FRAGSTAT 4.2, and benefit transfer approach, the research analyzes landscape fragmentation and the dynamics of ecosystem service value functions. …”
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Environmental Constraints Mitigation Directly Drove the Diversifications of Fungal Community and Functional Profile in Amended Coastal Salt-Affected Soils by Yunlong Li, Weifeng Chen, Yiwei Xu, Jie Yu, Wengang Zuo, Yuhua Shan, Yanchao Bai

“…Results revealed that both S and V amendments exhibited significantly positive impacts on the alleviation of environmental constraints and the reassembly of fungal community and functional profile. Of note, efficacy of the two exogenous organic ameliorants was significantly influenced by the types of carbon sources utilized and the rates at which they are applied. …”
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FpnA, the Aspergillus fumigatus homolog of human ferroportin, mediates resistance to nickel, cobalt and gallium but does not function in iron homeostasis by Isidor Happacher, Simon Oberegger, Beate Abt, Annie Yap, Patricia Caballero, Mario Aguiar, Javeria Pervaiz, Giacomo Gariglio, Matthias Misslinger, Clemens Decristoforo, Hubertus Haas

“…In line, overexpression of fpnA reduced the utilization of urea as a nitrogen source, most likely by depriving cytosolic urease of its essential cofactor nickel. …”
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Colonic bacterial community responding to selenium-enriched yeast supplementation associated with improved gut mucus function in growing-finishing pigs by Lingling Su, Hongbo Yi, E Xu, Mingfei Xiao, Yanhua Gao

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Nutritional and functional benefits of Gracilaria tenuistipitata in aquafeed: Impacts on growth, hemato-biochemical profile, and economic efficiency in Nile tilapia culture by Md. Rajib Sharker, Al Azim, Muhammad A.B. Siddik, Sang Duk Choi, Palash Halder, Md. Nazmul Haque, Md. Ariful Alam

“…Macroalgae are a valuable source of protein and bioactive compounds like antioxidants, are gaining attention for their nutritional and functional benefits in aquafeed. …”
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Application of Generalized Finite Difference Method and Radial Basis Function Neural Networks in Solving Inverse Problems of Surface Anomalous Diffusion by Luchuan Shi, Qiang Xi

“…Specifically, the GFDM is utilized to compute the time-fractional derivative model on the surface, whereas RBF neural networks are employed to invert the diffusion coefficient, source term coefficient, and the fractional order within the anomalous diffusion equation governing the surface. …”
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Heterologous Expression and Functional Verification of Extracellular Carbonic Anhydrases in <i>Bacillus safensis yw6</i> from Mariana Trench by Xinyu Wang, Pengna Wang, Hancheng Zhao, Yingying He, Changfeng Qu, Jinlai Miao

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Effects of Replacing Inorganic with Organic Glycinates Trace Minerals on Growth Performance, Gut Function, and Minerals Loss of Juvenile Nile Tilapia by Allan Vinnicius Urbich, Thais Pereira da Cruz, Bruno Wernick, Ibrahim Adeshina, Aline Victoria Sampaio, Giovani Sampaio Gonçalves, Adriana Yuriko Koga Kozu, Leandro Cavalcante Lipinski, Valéria Rossetto Barriviera Furuya, Wilson Massamitu Furuya

“…In conclusion, the inclusion of OTM in Nile tilapia’s diets represents a promising strategy to reduce 50% of ITM sources by utilizing Zn, Mn, and Cu OTM as glycinates without detrimental effects on growth performance, nutrient utilization, and gut function. …”
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Development and characterization of a ready-to-serve functional drink of pumpkin-mango juice blend enriched with defatted pomegranate seed extract by Ayesha Jahangeer, Samran Khalid, Kashmala Chaudhary, Sadia Ansar, Syed Ali Hassan, Muhammad Naeem, Jahan Zaib Ashraf, Rizwan Arshad, Helen Onyeaka, Rana Muhammad Aadil

“…However, limited research has explored the utilization of natural functional ingredients from agro-food waste in beverage formulation. …”
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