An effective branch and bound method to find the optimal solution of an assignment problem with maximization objective function by Jairos Kahuru Shinzeh, Halidi Ally Lyeme

“…In this study, a different simple and successful branch and bound technique is constructed to find the best solution for the assignment problems with a maximization objective function without converting the objective function to minimization, as proposed by other assignment problem-solving strategies. …”
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COMPARATIVE STUDY EVALUATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND FUNCTIONAL AUTONOMY IN ELDERLY PRACTITIONERS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES by nelyse araújo alencar, márcia de assunção ferreira, rodrigo gomes de sousa vale, estélio henrique martin dantas

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The interplay of SARS-CoV-2 evolution and constraints imposed by the structure and functionality of its proteins. by Lukasz Jaroszewski, Mallika Iyer, Arghavan Alisoltani, Mayya Sedova, Adam Godzik

“…"Unexplained" peaks and valleys in the mutation rate provide hints on function for yet uncharacterized genomic regions and specific protein structural and functional features they code for. …”
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Indap hypotensive efficacy, influence on cardiac structural and functional changes, and autoregulation of peripheral artery tonus by N. V. Belokopytova, V. F. Mordovin, T. M. Ripp

“…The aim of the study was to investigate indap hypotensive efficacy, its influence on cardiac structural and functional changes, as well as on vascular tonus autoregulation, among patients with essential arterial hypertension. …”
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Optimization of fermentation technology of functional lotus leaf tea by response surface-principal component analysis by MIAO Yuanxin, BI Jinhua, PENG Xinyu, GAO Jia, WANG Jiaying, OUYANG Qianqian

“…Using the total flavonoids content, total phenols content and sensory score as evaluation indexes, the effect of Daqu inoculum, fermentation time and temperature, initial sugar content on the quality of the functional lotus tea were analyzed by single factor tests and the response surface method-principal component analysis. …”
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The Neural Markers of Perceptual Uncertainty/Curiosity—A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Pilot Study by Adrian Korniluk, Barbara Gawda, Małgorzata Chojak, Anna Gawron

“…A total of 15 participants were tested with fNIRS (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) while viewing pairs of images designed to induce perceptual uncertainty. …”
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Application of the criteria-based assessment system to the tasks of developing the functional literacy of students in teaching chemistry by Kulumbetova Onlassyn, Unerbayeva Zulfiya, Zhussupova Leilya, Zhussupbekova Nursulu, Uzakova Assem

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Experimental Study on Optimal Refrigerant Charge of Multi-functional Air-conditioning Hot Water Heater by Wang Haifeng, Zhang Shoubing, Yuan Huihui, Sun Yajuan, Li Yuduo, Dong Shanshan

“…A new type of double-flow accumulator was developed, which can automatically adjust the amount of circulating refrigerant on the system of multi-functional air-conditioning/hot-water heater so that the system was more stable and efficient under multi-working modes. …”
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Kinetic MUNANA assay reveals functionally relevant antibody epitopes on Influenza A virus neuraminidase by Ilya V. Smirnov, Danica F. Besavilla, Karin Schön, Hannes Axelsson, Davide Angeletti

“…In this study, we propose kinetic MUNANA assay as a tool to identify monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that specifically target functional epitopes on NA. By analyzing changes in the parameters of the Michaelis-Menten curve (Km and Vmax), we revealed distinct mechanisms of Ab-mediated inhibition. …”
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Response surface methodology optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis of Lentinus edodes and analysis of product ingredients functions by Bowei Zheng, Xiaoqi Wu, Tonglei Qiao, Qiang Ding, Honglei Wang

“…The increasing demand for natural flavor enhancers and functional food ingredients has driven interest in Lentinus edodes (shiitake mushrooms), which are rich in proteins and bioactive compounds. …”
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Patient-Reported Satisfaction and Functional Outcomes with Implant-Supported Overdentures versus Conventional Complete Dentures by Mansi Rajput, Khadiza Begum, Sadananda Hota, Amit Kumar, Balaji S. Munde, Sirisha Kommuri, Hina N. Abdul

“…Patients completed a satisfaction questionnaire, and masticatory function was assessed through standardized masticatory performance tests. …”
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Anatomical And Functional Evaluation Of Conventional Vs Inferior Endoscopic Dacrocystorhinostomy In Cases Of Idiopathic Chronic Dacrocystitis by Kuldeep Thakur, Aditya Kashyap, Satish Negi, Prem Chauhan

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Initial investigation of kinesiophobia as a predictor of functional reaction time one year after concussion by Melissa N Anderson, Robert C Lynall, Patrick J O'Connor, Julianne D Schmidt

“…Aim: The relationship between post-concussion kinesiophobia and clinical and functional reaction time (RT) beyond clinical recovery remains to be elucidated. …”
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Functional results of surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint in combination with lateral stabilization by V. V. Zayats, A. K. Dulaev, N. V. Zagorodnii, A. V. Dydykin, I. N. Ulianchenko

“…LEAT from ITB increases stability and functionality of the knee joint in patients with anatomical antegrade ACL reconstructions with BTB-autograft for terms over 15 months after the operation, and is an economically procedure.…”
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Impaired cognitive function and decreased monoamine neurotransmitters in the DNAJC12 gene knockout mouse model by Shunan Wang, Ming Shen, Bo Pang, Bo Zhou, Yuan Yuan, Mei Lu, Xiangling Deng, Min Yang, Shufang Liu, Qiong Wang, Mei Xue, Qisheng Xia, Zhixin Zhang

“…The Morris water maze test was administered to evaluate the cognitive functions of the mice. …”
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The Placebo Hypoalgesic Response Is Reduced in Healthy Older Adults Showing a Decline in Executive Functioning by Rischer KM, Dierolf AM, Anton F, Montoya P, González-Roldán AM, van der Meulen M

“…They took tests measuring their executive functions and then received a fake electrical nerve stimulation treatment while experiencing moderately painful electrical stimuli on their arm. …”
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Long COVID in Elderly COPD Patients: Clinical Features, Pulmonary Function Decline, and Proteomic Insights by Li S, Zhao H, Zhang M, Yuan T, Chai D, Shen Z, Qin C, Li Y, Pan M

“…Patients completed questionnaires, pulmonary function tests, chest CT, routine laboratory tests, and blood proteomic analysis.Results: Long-COVID patients had a longer course of COPD (> 5 years, 76.8% vs 52.4%) and duration of SARS-CoV-2 infection (10.0 days vs 7.0 days) (All P < 0.05), higher symptom burden, worse pulmonary ventilation function and a more rapid decrease in DLCO (All P < 0.05). …”
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Plasma Extracellular Vesicles Biomarkers Linked to Lower Muscle Mass, Function and Physical Performance in Sarcopenia by Ji Yeon Kim, Tae‐Hwan Gil, Hyo Gyeong Lee, Ji‐Won Shin, Dong‐Hyun Jang, Hyeon Soo Kim, Seung Shin Park, Sang Wan Kim, Chan Soo Shin, Sung Hye Kong, Ok Hee Jeon

“…Hand grip strength was measured using a hydraulic hand dynamometer for muscle function and physical performance based on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), walking speed and the five‐time‐sit‐to‐stand test. …”
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Temporal evolution and factors influencing visual function and RNFL thickness in ethambutol-associated optic neuropathy by Taimin Guo, Yue Fu, Xiaoyu Xu, Xiaoning Liu, Yurong Zhang, Hui Yang

“…Comprehensive ophthalmologic assessments, including best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), visual field (VF), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), were conducted to evaluate visual function and optic nerve structure. Statistical analyses including multiple linear regression and comparative analyses (independent t-tests/Mann–Whitney U tests) were performed to identify factors influencing recovery, with effect sizes calculated using Cohen’s d. …”
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White matter hyperintensities, executive function and global cognitive performance in vascular mild cognitive impairment by Felipe Kenji Sudo, Carlos Eduardo Oliveira Alves, Gilberto Sousa Alves, Letice Ericeira-Valente, Chan Tiel, Denise Madeira Moreira, Jerson Laks, Eliasz Engelhardt

“…Conclusion Extension of white matter hyperintensities might be correlated to poorer global cognition and impairments in a set of fronto-executive functions, such as cognitive speed, set shifting and inhibitory control in VaMCI.…”
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