Development and calibration of roundabout safety performance functions using machine learning: a case study from Amman, Jordan by Diana Al-Nabulsi, Aya Hassouneh

“…Abstract Reliable estimation of crash frequency at roundabouts is foundational to data-driven roadway safety analysis and design. However, conventional Safety Performance Function (SPF) development is typically constrained by the availability of long-term empirical crash data, limiting its applicability in rapidly urbanizing or data-limited regions. …”
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Assessment of Functional Status and Mental Health in Post-COVID-19 Patients in a Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital in Maharashtra: A Cross-sectional Study by Gauri Bharadwaj, Lalit Sankhe, Shubhendra Bharadwaj

“…Data analysis was done using Chi-square tests and multiple linear regressions to explore the relationship between functional and mental health metrics. …”
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Identification and Functional Characterization of a Novel Variant in the SEMA3A Gene in a Chinese Family with Kallmann Syndrome by Meng Shu, Huixiao Wu, Shuoshuo Wei, Yingzhou Shi, Zongyue Li, Yiping Cheng, Li Fang, Chao Xu

“…Identification and functional characterization of this novel variant in the SEMA3A gene in a Chinese family with Kallmann syndrome extend the genetic variant spectrum of SEMA3A and provide more data about the heterogeneity of KS, which may provide further insights into the diagnosis of KS and help patients get additional data in genetic counseling and timely treatment.…”
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Interpretations of Pre-service Elementary Mathematics Teachers on the Functions of Non-Textual Elements: Case Study on Algebra Learning Area by Murat Genç, Mustafa Akıncı

“…Data analysis was conducted using a content analysis approach to generate themes and uncover previously unspecified patterns. …”
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Optical+Near-IR Analysis of a Newly Confirmed Einstein Ring at z ∼ 1 from the Kilo-Degree Survey: Dark Matter Fraction, Total and Dark Matter Density Slope, and Initial Mass Functi... by Rui Li, Nicola R. Napolitano, Giuseppe D’Ago, Vyacheslav N. Shalyapin, Kai Zhu, Xiaotong Guo, Ran Li, Léon V. E. Koopmans, Chiara Spiniello, Crescenzo Tortora, Francesco La Barbera, Haicheng Feng, Liang Gao, Zhiqi Huang, Koen Kuijken, Hui Li, Linghua Xie, Mario Radovich, Alexey Sergeyev

“…This can be the evidence of ETGs developing through dry mergers plus moderate dissipationless accretion. Stellar population analysis with eight-band ( gri ZYJHK _s ) photometries from KiDS and VIKING shows that the total stellar mass of the lens is M * = (3.95 ± 0.35) × 10 ^11 M _⊙ (Salpeter initial mass function (IMF)), implying a dark matter fraction inside the effective radius of f _DM  = 0.307 ± 0.151. …”
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A smartphone-enabled wireless and batteryless implantable blood flow sensor for remote monitoring of prosthetic heart valve function. by Bernhard Vennemann, Dominik Obrist, Thomas Rösgen

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Cross-sectional and longitudinal association between accelerometer-measured light-intensity physical activity and cognitive function in older adults by Jing-Han Jhan, Jiaren Chen, Ting-Fu Lai, Ting-Fu Lai, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Yung Liao, Yung Liao

“…Binary logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between 3 h/day of LPA and cognitive functions. …”
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Conditional knockout of C/EBPβ in epidermis results in dysregulated lipid biosynthesis and a defect in skin barrier function. by Kevin J Mills, Michael Doyle, John S House, John G Witherspoon, Daniel Krakko, Whitney L Stutts, Jessie R Chappel, Jonathan R Hall, Erin S Baker, Robert C Smart

“…In the present study, C/EBPβ epidermal specific conditional knockout (CKOβ) SKH1 mice were utilized to interrogate C/EBPβ's role in lipid biosynthesis and skin barrier integrity. RNAseq data analysis and gene set enrichment analysis of RNA isolated from the epidermis of CKOβ and K5Cre control mice revealed that deletion of C/EBPβ in epidermis resulted in an enrichment of downregulated genes in gene sets associated with lipid metabolism. …”
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hiPSC-derived cardiac fibroblasts dynamically enhance the mechanical function of hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes on an engineered substrate by Mitchell Josvai, Mitchell Josvai, Jodi Lawson, Jodi Lawson, Harshal Kanade, Harshal Kanade, Meghana Kalluri, Meghana Kalluri, Corey L. Anderson, Jianhua Zhang, Alana Stempien, Alana Stempien, Lee L. Eckhardt, Timothy J. Kamp, Timothy J. Kamp, Wendy C. Crone, Wendy C. Crone, Wendy C. Crone, Wendy C. Crone

“…However, FCM does not influence CM spontaneous rate, contractile alignment, anisotropy, or relaxation kinetics compared to CM Only control.DiscussionThese data suggest that hiPSC-CFs exert dynamic and multifactorial effects on the mechanical function of hiPSC-CMs and highlight the importance of CFs in both the native heart and in vitro cardiac models. …”
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Six‐Minute Walk Test Is Superior to Grip Strength as a Marker of Functional Recovery During Cancer Cachexia Rehabilitation by Addison Barber, Amber Willbanks, Kathryn Abplanalp, Christopher W. Lewis, Ben Binder‐Markey, Prakash Jayabalan, Richard L. Lieber, Ishan Roy

“…Multivariate linear regression demonstrated that change in 6MWT (p < 0.0001) but not hGS (p = 0.084) correlated with Total Motor Score gain after controlling for age, disease burden, cancer type, previous cancer treatment and baseline motor function as covariates. Area under the curve analysis revealed that change in 6MWT (p < 0.0001, AUC = 0.77) was a stronger predictor of Total Motor Score gain than hGS (p = 0.0016, AUC = 0.59). …”
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A loss of function screen of identified genome-wide association study Loci reveals new genes controlling hematopoiesis. by Ewa Bielczyk-Maczyńska, Jovana Serbanovic-Canic, Lauren Ferreira, Nicole Soranzo, Derek L Stemple, Willem H Ouwehand, Ana Cvejic

“…Using the from-GWAS-to-function strategy we have not only identified a series of genes that represent novel regulators of thrombopoiesis and hematopoiesis, but this work also represents, to our knowledge, the first example of a functional genetic screening strategy that is a critical step toward obtaining biologically relevant functional data from GWA study for blood cell traits.…”
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The association of muscle weakness with functional disability in older patients with Diabetes mellitus: Measured by three different grip strength thresholds. by Sibel Çavdar, Fatma Ozge Kayhan Kocak, Sumru Savas

“…The association of muscle weakness with poor outcomes is well defined in general older population, but there is insufficient data on the association of muscle weakness with functionality in older patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). …”
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Low-dose radiation ameliorates doxorubicin-induced renal injury via reducing oxidative stress and protecting mitochondrial function. by Mengmeng Chen, Kang He, Kai Wang, Yibo Cai, Zhaohui Ying, Xueting Li, Yating Liu, Liting Xiang, Pingping Yang, Hongjuan Wu, Jian Jiang

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Real-Time EEG-Based BCI for Self-Paced Motor Imagery and Motor Execution Using Functional Neural Networks by Mavin Heim, Florian Heinrichs, Michael Hueppe, Fran Nunez, Alexander Szameitat, Muriel Reuter, Stefan M. Goetz, Corinna Weber

“…This paper introduces a novel application of functional neural networks (FNNs) in the domain of electroencephalography-based (EEG-based) brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), targeting self-paced motor execution (ME) and motor imagery (MI). …”
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The impact of future D- and B-meson measurements with the SMOG2 program at LHCb on the determination of nuclear parton distribution functions by Carlo Flore, Cynthia Hadjidakis, Daniel Kikoła, Aleksander Kusina, Anton Safronov

“…We perform an analysis of the potential impact of future D- and B-meson measurement within the SMOG2 fixed-target program at the LHCb experiment on nuclear parton distribution functions. …”
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Influence of Tokar Gap wind jet on latent heat flux of Central Red Sea: empirical orthogonal function approach by Jamaan A. Turki, Abdullah M. Al-Subh, Fawaz Madah

“…The empirical orthogonal functions (EOF) analysis method was used to determine the modes of LHF variabilities. …”
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The Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Multi- Component Cognitive Stimulation Programs on Cognitive Functions and Quality of Life in Elderly by Bakhtiar Moslemi, Gholamreza Chalabianloo

“…The CANTAB test was used to evaluate cognitive function as well as  QOL-SF 36 questionnaire. The data  analysis were used by analysis varainces with repeated measure. …”
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Cross-sectional study of correlates and prevalence of functional and high-risk multimorbidity in an academic HIV practice in New York City by Elizabeth Mauer, Eugenia Siegler, Jerad Moxley, Marshall Glesby

“…Factors associated with high-risk and functional multimorbidity were determined first through bivariate analysis and then through multivariable median regression in 2013 patients with complete data.Results Median age was 52 years (IQR 43–59). …”
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Pedagogical risk factors for functional state disorders of the musculoskeletal system in young track and field athletes (running, long jump) by A. Matishev, S. Loktev, A. Pogrebuoy, S. Chernukha

“…Materials and methods: following activities were performed: analysis of 10 training programs used across Russia for young track and field athletes in terms of physiological, biomechanical and pedagogical content; study of results from questionnaire survey conducted among coaches of young track and field athletes; interpretation of the data obtained with the aim to identify key pedagogical risk factors resulting in physiological and biomechanical preconditions for chronic and acute injuries of musculoskeletal system in young track and field athletes. …”
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Physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors in predicting outcomes for neck and thoracic pain: Protocol for a systematic review. by Rabea Begum, Alison Rushton, Alaa El Chamaa, David Walton, Paul Parikh

“…Knowledge of physical measures of physical functioning as prognostic factors can enhance patient-centered care and aid decision-making. …”
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