Exercise‐Induced Cardiac Troponin I Elevation Is Associated With Regional Alterations in Left Ventricular Strain in High‐Troponin Responders by Christine Bjørkvik Erevik, Øyunn Kleiven, Vidar Frøysa, Magnus Bjørkavoll‐Bergseth, Monica Chivulescu, Lars Gunnar Klæboe, Lars Dejgaard, Bjørn Auestad, Øyvind Skadberg, Tor Melberg, Stig Urheim, Kristina Haugaa, Thor Edvardsen, Stein Ørn

“…Background The implications of exercise‐induced cardiac troponin elevation in healthy individuals are unclear. This study aimed to determine if individuals with a high exercise‐induced cardiac troponin I (cTnI) response have alterations in myocardial function following high‐intensity endurance exercise compared with normal‐cTnI responders. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of als Functional Rating Scale-Revised in Portuguese language Adaptação transcultural e validação da als Functional Rating Scale-Revised pa... by Keyte Guedes, Cecília Pereira, Karina Pavan, Berenice Cataldo Oliveira Valério

“…The aim of this study is the cross-cultural, as well as to validate in Portuguese language the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale - Revised (ALSFRS-R). …”
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Inspired by nature, refined by numbers: formal–functional bioinspiration and intelligent computation in vehicle design by Pooya Sareh

“…In this work, we explore and formalize various avenues for bioinspiration in engineering and industrial design, aiming to classify different types of formal and functional bioinspiration during early-stage design processes. …”
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Solving the Multiobjective Transportation Decision-Making Problem Based on Improved S-Type Membership Function by Xiang Ziquan, Yang Jiaqi, Muhammad Hamza Naseem, Xiang Zuquan

“…Aiming at the problem of multiobjective transportation decision-making, a fuzzy compromise method with an improved S-type membership function is proposed. …”
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Projection-Free Methods for Online Distributed Quantized Optimization With Strongly Pseudoconvex Cost Functions by Xiaoxi Yan, Yu Li, Muyuan Ma

“…Agents are allowed to exchange local data with their immediate neighbors through a time-varying digraph and perform computations, aiming to minimize a collective objective function. …”
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An exploratory study of the functional significance of the floral secretory structures in two Miconia species (Melastomataceae) by ANA CARLA FEIO, ANA CATARINA S. FURTADO, ÍTALO ANTÔNIO C. COUTINHO

“…Abstract Aiming to verify whether the diversity of secretory structures with their respective exudates are or not responsible for the attendance of floral visitors in Miconia species, the floral secretory structures of two Amazonian species of Miconia were described and interpreted from the functional perspectives and observations of floral visitors. …”
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Intuitionistic Fuzzy TOPSIS Method Based on Improved Score Function and Cumulative Prospect Theory by LIU Huan, LI Hao

“…Aiming at the multi-attribute decision-making problem where the attribute value is represented by the intuitionistic fuzzy number and the attribute weight is unknown.Firstly, an improved score function is proposed, its correctness and superiority are verified by proving its related theorems and comparing numerical examples with existing score functions.It solves the defects that the existing score function requires secondary comparison and is inconsistent with objective facts in some cases.Secondly, the cumulative prospect theory is introduced, and a TOPSIS method for intuitionistic fuzzy multi-attribute decision-making based on improved score function and cumulative prospect theory is proposed.This method uses the positive and negative ideal alternatives as a reference point.The comprehensive prospect value is used to replace the distance measure, which effectively avoids ignoring the correlation between attributes.The order of alternatives is listed by calculating the relative closeness degree of each alternative.Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed score function and decision-making method are verified by comparing examples and simulation data with existing decision-making method.…”
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Different functional responses in populations of Polylepis quadrijuga (Rosaceae) as a consequence of anthropogenic disturbance by Yessica D. Hoyos, Natalia Vargas, Adriana Sanchez

“…Additionally, we found no functional coordination between above- and belowground traits. …”
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Boosting Ambient Hydrogen Storage in Graphene via Structural and Functional Designs: A Review by Shun Wang, Chaojie Liu, Yongyang Zhu

“…In this case, strategies including structural engineering and functional modification have been widely adopted to create more adsorption active sites for hydrogen molecules and enhance their binding strength. …”
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Evapotranspiration and water response function of squash cv. ‘Italiana’ under different cultivation conditions by Charles C. Martim, Suzana G. da Silva, Brena G. Ferneda, Adilson P. de Souza, Andréa C. da Silva, Mariana Pizzatto

“…ABSTRACT Aiming to support projects and managements of irrigation for vegetables in the Mid-North region of Mato Grosso state, Brazil, this paper determined crop evapotranspiration (ETc), crop coefficients (Kc) and water response function of summer squash (Curcubita pepo) cv. …”
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THE EFFECTS OF 'PROFETAL' PREPARATION UPON FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY OF HUMAN MONONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES AND DENDRITIC CELLS by V. A. Chereshnev, O. V. Lebedinskaya, C. Yu. Rodionov, N. K. Ahmatova, I. Zh. Shubina, E. A. Lebedinskaya, T. V. Gavrilova, M. V. Kisselevsky

“…The effects of 'Profetal', a drug containing liophylized, dextran-stabilized human alpha-fetoprotein as main active component, were investigated on peripheral donor blood mononuclear leukocytes (ML), with respect to their functional properties and the potential to generate mature dendritic cells (DC).Addition of the drug to cell cultures at optimal doses was shown to cause significant increase in their proliferative capacity and ML blastic transformation levels, and enhanced cytotoxicity towards K562 tumor cells, as well as to induce maturation of antigen-presenting dendritic cells.On the basis of the data obtained, a conclusion is made that 'Profetal' is an active immunomodulatory factor, and it may be applied for generation of cytotoxic lymphocytes and mature DC, aiming to apply them for the biotherapy of oncological and infectious diseases.…”
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Research Progress on Phage Diversity, Auxiliary Metabolic Functions and Host Interactions in Fermented Foods by QI Shaohan, TAN Guiliang, CHEN Sui, LI Xiangli, LI Lin, ZHAO Lichao, DONG Xiutao

“…Additionally, phages also exhibit potential auxiliary metabolic functions, which in turn affects the formation of flavor substances in fermented foods to a certain extent. …”
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Efficient detection of gastric cancer biomarkers on functionalized carbon nanoribbons using DFT analysis by Ibrahim Alghoul, Tanveer Hussain, Shahid Nazir, Nacir Tit

“…We employed van der Waals corrected density functional theory (DFT) to study the adsorption properties of the mentioned VOCs along with interfering air molecules (N2, O2, H2O, CO2) using recently synthesized carbon nanoribbons (CNRs). …”
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Quality Evaluation and Functional Properties of Reduced Sugar Jellies Formulated from Citrus Fruits by Ines Ben Rejeb, Nahla Dhen, Salma Kassebi, Mohamed Gargouri

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Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for functional gastrointestinal disorders: From understanding to application by Mingyao Weng, Jiayue Wang, Yiran Liu, Shuangling Ou, Jinyi Xiang, Guanting Huang, Jingnan Xiong, Qiuyan Wu, Yuhan Zhou, Hao Zhou, Dan Wang

“…Abstract. Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are debilitating diseases of the digestive system that severely impair an individual’s quality of life and impose a significant economic burden. …”
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Unlocking the life code: a review of SnoRNA functional diversity and disease relevance by Yinghui Li, Xinzhe Chen, Shudan Xiao, Haoxuan Wang, Bo Li, MeiHua Zhang, Kun Wang

“…This review comprehensively summarizes the structural characteristics, classification systems, biological functions, and disease associations of snoRNAs, and looks forward to future research directions, aiming to provide a systematic reference for further exploration of the mysteries of snoRNAs in related fields.…”
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Short intense psychological stress induced by skydiving does not impair intestinal barrier function. by Maria Fernanda Roca Rubio, Ulrika Eriksson, Robert J Brummer, Julia König

“…This study aimed to investigate skydiving as an alternative model to analyse the effect of acute psychological stress on intestinal barrier function.…”
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Research on optimization of maintenance strategy for power grid equipment considering the function-economic correlation by QI Weiwen, YE Lin, CHEN Jianguo, ZHOU Zhengyang

“…Aiming at the problem that the correlation between the equipment to be repaired is not considered when the current maintenance strategy of power grid equipment is formulated, this paper proposes a maintenance strategy of power grid equipment that considers the function-economic correlation. …”
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Research Progress on Plant Polyphenols Regulating the Structure, Function, and Biological Characteristics of Dietary Proteins by Yuanyuan SUN, Xuchun ZHU, Hongzhi LIU, Xiaoyue ZHANG, Zhaowei HAN, Ning AN, Feiyue REN, Linyi ZHOU

“…These changes can improve the emulsification and foaming properties of proteins, enhance their antioxidant and digestive functions, and reduce their allergenicity. The paper concludes by discussing challenges and future directions for research on polyphenol-protein interactions, aiming to provide valuable insights into how plant polyphenols can be used to enhance protein quality.…”
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Stealth-Maneuver Generation for Non-Stealth Aircraft: A Control Barrier Function Approach by Mustafa Demir, Ege C. Altunkaya, Akın Çatak, Fatih Erol, Emre Koyuncu, İbrahim Özkol, Uğur Zengin

“…The proposed method employs control barrier functions and leverages the relationship between control inputs and the RCS. …”
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