Structural Damage Identification Using Novel Objective Functions and Metaheuristic Algorithms by Moeinoddin Rokhsati, Mohamad Mohamadi Dehcheshmeh, Gholamreza Ghodrati Amiri, Morteza Raissi Dehkordi

“…Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) technics have attracted vast amounts of attention among infrastructural managers for evaluating the structure''s health state and making an appropriate decision in case of emergency. The present study is aimed at proposing three novel objective functions using modal structural characteristics, including modal strain energy (MSE), generalized flexibility matrix (GFM), and mode shapes for structural damage detection. …”
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Differences in the Quality of Movement Functionality between Judokas, Karatekas, and Non-Athletes by Amel Mekic, Erol Vrevic, Pavle Malovic, Safet Kapo, Husnija Kajmovic

“…The sample of variables consisted of 7 tests, which belong to the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) method of testing the movement functionality. …”
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Assessment of the Functional Status of Patients with Ischaemic Stroke Receiving Thrombolytic Treatment by Kazimiera Hebel, Przemysław Kowiański, Katarzyna Rogoza

“…Aim. The study objective was to assess the functional status of patients with ischaemic stroke, undergoing thrombolytic treatment and the incidence of thrombolysis complications. …”
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Neonatal Kidney Function, Injury and Drug Dosing: A Contemporary Review by Eveline Staub, Srinivas Bolisetty, Karel Allegaert, Anke Raaijmakers

“…This educational review aims to give a perspective on neonatal kidney function and AKI, the relation of fluid balance and creatinine, the management of neonatal AKI and the consequences for drug dosing and long-term outcomes.…”
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Functional and structural kidney alterations associated with fertility drug administration in rats by Ibtihal Kadhim Mazyed, Fatima Aziz Mahdi Al-badry

“…However, their prolonged use has been associatd with adverse effects, including histological and biochemical changes in the liver and kidney. This study aimed to evaluate renal changes in structure and function following infertility drug administration. …”
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Platform-independent Specification and Verification of the Standard Mathematical Square Root Function by Nikolay V. Shilov, Dmitry A. Kondratyev, Igor S. Anureev, Eugene V. Bodin, Alexei V. Promsky

“…The project “Platform-independent approach to formal specification and verification of standard mathematical functions” is aimed onto the development of incremental combined approach to specification and verification of standard Mathematical functions like sqrt, cos, sin, etc. …”
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Functionalization of selenium nanoparticles with olive polyphenols – impact on toxicity and antioxidative activity by Galić Emerik, Radić Kristina, Golub Nikolina, Mlinar Jakov, Čepo Dubravka Vitali, Vinković Tomislav

“…Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) represent novel selenium (Se) formulation characterized by improved biocompatibility and a wider therapeutic range in comparison to inorganic Se. The aim of this work was to investigate the possibilities of functionalization of SeNPs with olive pomace extract (OPE), rich in health-promoting polyphenols, and to obtain innovative forms of nutraceuticals. …”
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Interface Properties and Droplet Spectra as a Function of Adjuvants and Spray Nozzles by Caroline Lemes da Silva, João Paulo Arantes Rodrigues da Cunha, Cleyton Batista de Alvarenga, Renan Zampiroli

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Lung Function Parameters in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Pulmonary Hypertension by T. A. Abdullaev, Ya. R. Ahmatov, B. U. Mardanov, R. Sh. Bekbulatova

“…Aim. To study clinical and morphofunctional indicators of respiratory function in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) with and without pulmonary hypertension (PH).Material and methods. 91 patients with idiopathic DCM (34 women and 57 men; mean age of 46.4±13.7 years) were included into the study. 25 (27.4%) patients had right ventricular DCM (RV DCM). 6-minute walking test (6MWT), the standard 12-lead ECG, spirography, echocardiography were performed in all patients. …”
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Effect of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation on left and right atrial function by T. V. Moskovskikh, A. V. Smorgon, E. V. Archakov, S. Yu. Usenkov, R. E. Batalov, S. V. Popov

“…Aim. To evaluate the effect of catheter ablation on left (LA) and right atria (RA) function in patients with atrial fibrillation.Material and methods. …”
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Inversion method for tire impact load characteristics based on Green's function by Guijie SHI, Qiang LI, Deyu WANG

“…The impact load is represented as a superposition of unit impulse loads based on Green's function. The Green's function kernel matrix is derived through finite element simulations. …”
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ISG-15, beyond its functions in the cell: a mini review by Mudassir S. Ali, Yun Sang Tang, Horace Hok Yeung Lee, Susan C. Baker, Chris Ka Pun Mok

“…This mini-review summarizes the existing studies aimed at understanding the mechanisms behind the secretion and functions of extracellular ISG15, with a particular focus on its immunomodulatory effects during infection. …”
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The Role of Skin Substitutes in the Therapeutical Management of Burns Affecting Functional Areas by Matei Iordache, Luca Avram, Ioan Lascar, Adrian Frunza

“…Of particular interest are injuries that affect the functional areas: face, neck, hand and fingers, joints, feet and soles and perineum. …”
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Assessment of Right Ventricle Function in Patients with Mitral Repair: Case Series by Yannis Amador, Jacobo Moreno Garijo, Azad Mashari, Giovanni Gadotti, Wilma M. Hopman, Tirone E David, Massimiliano Meineri

“…Objectives: We aim to assess right ventricular function in patients undergoing mitral valve repair using trans-esophageal echocardiography, focusing on the predictive value of right ventricular longitudinal strain compared to other echocardiographic measures. …”
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Assessing sexual function and vulvovaginal symptoms in young patients with vulvar dystrophy by A. G. Solopova, E. E. Achkasov, A. D. Makatsariya, I. V. Khamani, T. A. Blbulyan, V. S. Moskvichyova

“…Aim: to comparatively assess sexual function and intensity of vulvovaginal symptoms in patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus and mixed vulvar dystrophy. …”
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The relevance and efficiency analysis of functioning the scientific technical library at industrial enterprises by S. M. Brykalov, A. S. Balyberdin, V. E. Borodina

“…The article objective is to determine the current level of the scientific technical library functioning, to assess compliance with stated mission, aims, objectives and best practices, as well as to identify problems, employees’ wishes and expectations for claimed issue and to define areas for further library development. …”
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Prediction of the functional outcome of acute recurrent cerebral ischemic hemispheric stroke by A. A. Koziolkin, A. A. Kuznietsov, L. V. Novikova

“…The aim of the work is to develop criteria for predicting the functional outcome of the acute period of recurrent cerebral ischemic hemispheric stroke (RCIHS) based on a comprehensive clinical and paraclinical examinations. …”
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Immunolocalization of different neuropeptides in human interthalamic adhaesion indicates its functionality by Puškaš Laslo, Malobabić Slobodan, Lazić Dijana, Todorović Vera, Aksić Milan, Filipović Branislav

“…Controversies are present about the nature and functional significance of the human IA. Methods. …”
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An Optimization Method for Multi-Functional Radar Network Deployment in Complex Regions by Yi Han, Xueting Li, Xiangliang Xu, Zhenxing Zhang, Tianxian Zhang, Xiaobo Yang

“…This paper addresses the deployment of a multi-functional radar network (MFRN) in complex regions that may exhibit non-connectivity, holes, or concave shapes, utilizing multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO). …”
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Glaucoma and brain functional networks: a bidirectional Mendelian randomisation study by Xiaoxiao Chen, Xinghuai Sun, Lian Shu

“…However, the causal association between the two remains unclear at present. This study aimed to investigate the potential causal relationships between glaucoma and brain functional networks in order to provide novel insights into the neuropathic mechanism of glaucoma.Methods and analysis Based on the genome-wide association studies data of glaucoma and resting-state functional MRI (Rs-fMRI), a bidirectional Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis was conducted between glaucoma and brain functional networks. …”
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