Stem cell-derived pancreatic beta cells: a step closer to functional diabetes treatment? by Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Chinonyelum Emmanuel Agbo, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Chidera Stanley Anthony, Jennifer Chinaecherem Onyehalu, Chinemelum Kingsley Nwankwo, Mercy Chisom Agu, Kaleb Lema, Olajumoke Adesola Adewole, Oluwatobi Asade, Simbiat Quadri Eniola, Ogochuku Elizabeth Obiaghanwa, Sheeba Abraham Jeyaraj, Ifeoluwa Sandra Bakare

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An Approach to, and Tool for, Predicting the Time Course of an Infectious Disease Outbreak as a Function of Behavioral Interventions by Abebe HT, Siraj A, Berhane K, Siraj D, Van Breukelen GJ

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Decoding glioblastoma survival: unraveling the prognostic potential of olfactory function in a prospective observational study by Christoph Oster, Aylin Matyar, Teresa Schmidt, Thomas Hummel, Elke Hattingen, Martha Jokisch, Daniel Jokisch, Jana Grieger, Giorgio Cappello, Kathrin Kizina, Lazaros Lazaridis, Yahya Ahmadipour, Laurèl Rauschenbach, Martin Stuschke, Christoph Pöttgen, Nika Guberina, Tobias Tertel, Bernd Giebel, Gian Luca Dreizner, Francesco Barbato, Eva-Maria Skoda, Björn Scheffler, Michael Müther, Ken Herrmann, Christoph Kleinschnitz, Ulrich Sure, Cornelius Deuschl, Martin Glas, Sied Kebir

“…The aim of the study is to determine whether olfactory function serves as an independent prognostic marker for survival, neurocognitive outcomes, and quality of life in glioblastoma. …”
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Finding Multiple Optimal Solutions to an Integer Linear Program by Random Perturbations of Its Objective Function by Noah Schulhof, Pattara Sukprasert, Eytan Ruppin, Samir Khuller, Alejandro A. Schäffer

“…MORSE maps multiplicative perturbations to the coefficients in an instance’s objective function, generating a modified instance that retains an optimum of the original problem. …”
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Optimisation of Several Estimating Functions by Multicriterial Analysis of Civil Engineering Structure in Service Stage Monitoring by Daniel LEPĂDATU, Dorina ISOPESCU, Ion RUSU, Loredana JUDELE, Gabriel SANDULACHE

“… In order to ensure the safety of engineering structures and especially those with special regimen such as the viaducts requiring careful monitoring of spatial displacements, it is necessary to find an optimal combination of criteria that are evaluated by a multi-criteria analysis to avoid major structural degradation and their effects on of the entire structure that can generate catastrophes with major losses of human lives. …”
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A functional analysis of two 3D-scanned antique pistols from New Zealand by John LaRocco, Dong-Guk Paeng

“…Preservation of historical weapons requires continual and careful maintenance. Digital three-dimensional (3D) scanning can assist in preservation and analysis by generating a 3D computer model. …”
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HIF-1 regulates mitochondrial function in bone marrow-derived macrophages but not in tissue-resident alveolar macrophages by Parker S. Woods, Rengül Cetin-Atalay, Angelo Y. Meliton, Kaitlyn A. Sun, Obada R. Shamaa, Kun Woo D. Shin, Yufeng Tian, Benjamin Haugen, Robert B. Hamanaka, Gökhan M. Mutlu

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Pathway-specific engineered mouse allograft models functionally recapitulate human serous epithelial ovarian cancer. by Ludmila Szabova, Sujata Bupp, Muhaymin Kamal, Deborah B Householder, Lidia Hernandez, Jerome J Schlomer, Maureen L Baran, Ming Yi, Robert M Stephens, Christina M Annunziata, Philip L Martin, Terry A Van Dyke, Zoe Weaver Ohler, Simone Difilippantonio

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Measuring functioning and disability in Korea: comparing general and dedicated surveys using the ICF as a reference framework. by Jiin Kim, Melissa Selb, Youngtae Cho, Wanho Kim, Carla Sabariego

“…Although Korea periodically collects functioning information, the functioning indicator has not been generated yet. …”
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Protective Role of AMPK against PINK1B9 Flies’ Neurodegeneration with Improved Mitochondrial Function by Guoliang Xiang, Xueyi Wen, Wenjing Wang, Tianchan Peng, Jiazhen Wang, Qinghua Li, Junfang Teng, Ying Cui

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The Characteristic Trends in Latvian Regional Press: Changes in the Traditional Functions of the Press, the Aspects of Identity and Cultural Diversity by Ditė Liepa, Zenta Liepa

“…Moreover, being acutely aware of the limited cultural event and socialisation options, the newspapers also fulfil social, welfare, and healthcare functions; thus, the postman often becomes the most welcome weekly guest in the lonely homes that are cut off from the problems of urban life. …”
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Preparation of Whey Protein Hydrolysates and Their Impact on the Functional Properties of Infant Formula: A Review of Research Progress by Shuang LIU, Meixin LI, Shanshan LI, Ling KONG, Limin ZHEN, Zhiwei CHEN

“…Eventually, the impact of whey protein hydrolysate supplementation on the bioactivities of gastrointestinal tolerance, digestibility, allergenicity, and antioxidant properties of infant formulas is carefully investigated. Future research aspects emphasize the potential of whey protein hydrolysates, particularly in activity prediction and functional analysis when integrates with multi-omics approaches. …”
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Assessment of the Economic Efficiency of Long-Term Care System in the Stavropol Territory by I. I. Deren, K. A. Samofatova

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The Co-Piloting Model for Using Artificial Intelligence Systems in Medicine: Implementing the Constrained-Disorder-Principle-Based Second-Generation System by Yaron Ilan

“…Some of these systems are designed to perform activities that demand human cognitive function. However, use of these systems in routine care by patients and caregivers lags behind expectations. …”
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A qualitative study assessing allied health provider perceptions of telepractice functionality in therapy delivery for people with disability by Cloe Benz, Jaya Dantas, Mai Welsh, Richard Norman, Suzanne Robinson, Delia Hendrie

“…However, questions remain regarding telepractice functionality for people with disability. This study addressed questions related to how allied health clinicians and managers perceive telepractice as functioning in the provision of therapy services to people with disability. …”
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AGREE: an upper limb motorized exoskeleton for restoring arm functions: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial by Marta Gandolla, Beatrice Luciani, Valeria Longatelli, Peppino Tropea, Agnese Seregni, Massimo Corbo, Francesco Braghin, Alessandra Pedrocchi

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Effects of pre-storage leukoreduction on erythrocyte concentrates and performance of newer generation leuko-filters at a tertiary care oncology hospital in Western India by Deep Madkaiker, Shashank Ojha, Arunkumar N., Kalpesh Chawan

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Use of a Medical Communication Framework to Assess the Quality of Generative Artificial Intelligence Replies to Primary Care Patient Portal Messages: Content Analysis by Natalie S Lee, Nathan Richards, Jodi Grandominico, Robert M Cronin, Amanda K Hendricks, Ravi S Tripathi, Daniel E Jonas

“… Abstract BackgroundThere is growing interest in applying generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to respond to electronic patient portal messages, particularly in primary care where message volumes are highest. …”
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Radar–Rain Gauge Merging for High-Spatiotemporal-Resolution Rainfall Estimation Using Radial Basis Function Interpolation by Soorok Ryu, Joon Jin Song, GyuWon Lee

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A general spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for harmonizing landsat-sentinel over inland and coastal waters by Thainara M.A. Lima, Vitor S. Martins, Rejane S. Paulino, Cassia B. Caballero, Daniel A. Maciel, Claudia Giardino

“…To ensure compatibility and consistency in harmonized products for aquatic studies, spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for cross-calibration between OLI and MSI sensors must be carefully derived and applied. …”
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