A simple pedotransfer function to estimate fine fraction organic carbon contents of surface horizons in French soils by Eva Rabot, Pierre Barré, Claire Chenu, Amicie A. Delahaie, Manuel P. Martin, José-Luis Munera-Echeverri, Nicolas P.A. Saby

“…Using the knowledge gained from the exploratory analysis, we constructed a simple pedotransfer function. A slight inflection in the OCfine content was detected with increasing SOC content and a good approximation of OCfine content was reached using a second-degree polynomial relationship, with distinct coefficients depending on the land cover (i.e., croplands and permanent crops, grasslands, natural grasslands, and forests and shrubs). …”
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Association of the Ratio of Second to Fourth Digit Length and Phthalate Exposure With Sexual Function in Japanese Men Seeking Fertility Treatment by Kazumitsu Yamasaki, Masahiro Uchida, Yuki Mizuno, Teruaki Iwamoto, Shoko Konishi

“…One standard deviation increase of mono-methyl phthalate was negatively associated with IIEF domains A (erectile function; exponentiated coefficient, 0.95; exponentiated 95% confidence interval, CI, [0.91, 0.98]) and D (intercourse satisfaction; exponentiated coefficient, 0.91; exponentiated [0.85, 0.97]). …”
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Optimization of Solid-State Fermentation Process for Dietary Fiber in Flaxseed Meal and Analysis of Its Microstructure and Functional Properties by Chunpeng Hou, Yiyang Zhang, Jiaxun Chen, Jianguo Hu, Chenxian Yang, Fusheng Chen, Tingwei Zhu, Ying Xin, Xiaohui Geng

“…In this study, we used <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> K6, a dominant microbial strain, for solid-state fermentation (SSF) of FSM following preliminary screening to improve FSM utilization efficiency and enhance the soluble dietary fiber (SDF) content while modifying its functional properties. …”
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Abnormal intrinsic brain functional network dynamics in patients with retinal detachment based on graph theory and machine learning by Yuanyuan Wang, Yu Ji, Jie Liu, Lianjiang Lv, Zihe Xu, Meimei Yan, Jialu Chen, Zhijun Luo, Xianjun Zeng

“…Employing the sliding time window analysis and K-means clustering method, we sought to identify dynamic functional connectivity (dFC) variability patterns in both groups. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis： A Meta-analysis by GU Jinyu, LI Kaiming, ZHANG Qing, LI Linghui, BAI Zixing, WANG Shangquan

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Intrinsic brain mapping of cognitive abilities: A multiple-dataset study on intelligence and its components by Simone Di Plinio, Mauro Gianni Perrucci, Grazia Ferrara, Maria Rita Sergi, Marco Tommasi, Mariavittoria Martino, Aristide Saggino, Sjoerd JH Ebisch

“…Our findings reveal consistent brain-behavior relationships across the datasets. Nodal efficiency in fronto-parietal sensorimotor regions consistently played a pivotal role in fluid reasoning, whereas efficiency in visual networks was linked to executive functions and memory. …”
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Exercise Intolerance in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Kara C. Anderson, Nathan R. Weeldreyer, Zachary S. Leicht, Siddhartha S. Angadi, Zhenqi Liu

“…Early mitral inflow velocity/early mitral annulus velocity (β coefficient=−1.72, P=0.004) and left atrial volume index (β coefficient=−1.41, P=0.02) were significant moderators of the relative peak oxygen uptake model. …”
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Development of a neural network-based risk prediction model for mild cognitive impairment in older adults with functional disability by Deyan Liu, Yuge Tian, Min Liu, Shangjian Yang

“…Conclusion This study provides a scientific tool for the early screening of MCI in older adults with functional disability and offers an efficient and scalable predictive model for clinical applications and community health services.…”
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Impact of yoga on the central and peripheral vascular function among desk-based workers: A single-centered trial study [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservat... by Suresh Sukumar, Guruprasad V, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Banumathe K R, Poovitha Shruthi P, Koustubh Kamath, Peter Hogg, Shovan Saha, Leena R David, Sneha Ravichandran, Shivashankar K N, Vaishali K

“…Conclusions Yoga asana improves vascular functions in prolonged sitting conditions. This routine can promote the concept of interrupted sitting and ways to reduce it with efficient yoga asana practice without changing the work culture and provide better physical relief. …”
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Optimization of Rate of Penetration and Mechanical Specific Energy Using Response Surface Methodology and Multi-Objective Optimization by Diunay Zuliani Mantegazini, Andreas Nascimento, Mauro Hugo Mathias, Oldrich Joel Romero Guzman, Matthias Reich

“…The results show that the RSM method and multi-objective optimization provide better results when compared with 2D analysis of parameters as a function of depth. The RSM method can be used as a tool to analyze the effects of the independent drilling mechanical parameters (WOB, RPM, FLOW, and TOR) on the response variables (ROP and MSE) with a 95% confidence level. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF INCOME OF THE PERSONNEL OF THE ENTERPRISES OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY by G.M. Tarasiuk, T.P. Ostapchuk, T.V. Musiiets, Ya.M. Laguta, S.Yu. Biriuchenko

“…The purpose of the article is to make recommendations and proposals for optimizing the formation of the components of the total income of the personnel of the enterprise with the help of the target function, focused on maximizing the income of the business entity. …”
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Video tracking-based mandibular movement kinematic analysis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Chen Yang, Zhenhai Wei, Fei Zhao, Yangshiyu Zhou, Linfei Wu, Xiaomei Wei

“…Linear regression analysis showed that Average Chewing Speed negatively affects masticatory efficiency. Conclusion The Nswallow 2D motion capture software represents an easy-to-use and affordable system that can be utilized to assess masticatory function in patients with NPC. …”
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The reliably stable neural network controllers' synthesis with the transient process parameters optimization by Serhii Vladov, Anatoliy Sachenko, Victoria Vysotska, Yevhen Volkanin, Dmytro Kukharenko, Danylo Severynenko

“…The proposed method's novelty lies in its linear approximation of the SmoothReLU activation function using binary variables, which allowed us to reduce the stability problem to an optimization problem using the mixed integer programming method. …”
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Validation of a Gymnastic Functional Measurement Tool in Technical Skill Classification of Men’s Competitive Gymnasts: A Field Study by Zaher Ashour, Hassan Daneshmandi, Hossein Fakoor Rashid

“…Pearson and Spearman correlation tests were used to check the relationship between variables. The data were analyzed using SPSS software, with a significance level of P≤0.05.Results: The correlation coefficient tests revealed a positive and significant relationship between the gymnastics functional measurement tool scores and the technical skill score of ground movements, as well as the overall technical score of the competition. …”
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Association between creatinine clearance and mortality in Chinese patients with osteoporotic fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Ming Su, Ming Su, Peng Zhou, Peng Zhou, Min-zhe Xu, Min-zhe Xu, Ya-qin Gong, Ya-qin Gong, Jian Jin, Wen-bin Hu, Ke Lu, Ke Lu, Chong Li, Chong Li, Yi Yin, Yi Yin

“…BackgroundCreatinine clearance (CCR) is a vital biomarker for evaluating renal function, indicating the efficiency of the kidneys in filtering blood waste. …”
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Restoration of a functional antiviral immune response to chronic HBV infection by reducing viral antigen load: if not sufficient, is it necessary? by Sisi Yang, Wanjia Zeng, Jiming Zhang, Fengmin Lu, Jinhong Chang, Ju-Tao Guo

“…Although it is clear that removal of antigen stimulation alone is not sufficient to induce the functional recovery of exhausted T and B cells, accumulating evidence suggests that the reduction of viral antigen load appears to facilitate the therapeutic activation of functional antiviral immunity in chronic HBV carriers. …”
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A Modified Kalman Filter Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Networks for the Improvement of Numerical Weather Prediction Models by Athanasios Donas, George Galanis, Ioannis Pytharoulis, Ioannis Th. Famelis

“…This study introduces a novel enhancement to the Kalman filter algorithm by integrating it with Radial Basis Function neural networks to improve numerical weather prediction models. …”
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Data driven modeling of TiO2 PVP nanofiber diameter using LSTM and regression for enhanced functional performance by Harshada Mhetre, Sagar Pande, Babita Singla, Pavan Hiremath, Samriddh Sahu, Sarvesh Sorte, Ketan Kotecha, Nithesh Naik

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A perfect islet: reviewing recent protocol developments and proposing strategies for stem cell derived functional pancreatic islets by Sujitha Sali, Leen Azzam, Taraf Jaro, Ahmed Ali Gebril Ali, Ali Mardini, Omar Al-Dajani, Shahryar Khattak, Alexandra E. Butler, Juberiya M. Azeez, Manjula Nandakumar

“…Nevertheless, challenges remain in generating fully functional and mature β cells from hPSCs. This review underscores the significant efforts made by researchers to optimize various differentiation protocols aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of hPSC-derived pancreatic islets and proposes methods for their improvement. …”
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Joint Transmit-receive Beam Design of FDA-MIMO Dual-function Radar-communication Systems for Radio-frequency Stealth by Haozheng WU, Chenguang SHI, Jianjiang ZHOU

“…Efficient Radio-Frequency (RF) stealth is crucial for Dual-Function Radar-Communication (DFRC) systems that detect radar stealth and con vert communication transmission. …”
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