Estrogen administration enhances the adverse effects of cigarette smoking on the heart in cycling female mice by Emna Abidi, Reine Diab, Rana Zahreddine, Ghadir Amin, Abdullah Kaplan, George W. Booz, Fouad A. Zouein

“…CS induces oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction, which has a profound impact on cardiac structure and function. While the protective effects of estrogen, particularly 17β-estradiol (E2), on cardiovascular health are well-documented in premenopausal women, the interaction between estrogen and CS remains poorly understood. …”
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Neuro-Nutrition and Exercise Synergy: Exploring the Bioengineering of Cognitive Enhancement and Mental Health Optimization by Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez, Agustín Curiel-Regueros, Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera

“…The interplay between nutrition, physical activity, and mental health has emerged as a frontier in bioengineering research, offering innovative pathways for enhancing cognitive function and psychological resilience. …”
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An OFDM Signal Enhancement and Demodulation Method Based on Segmented Asymmetric Bistable Stochastic Resonance by Gaohui Liu, Xiaqiang Chu

“…To address the output saturation issue in classical bistable stochastic resonance systems during the enhancement of weak orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) signals, which results in low noise utilization efficiency, this study proposes an enhancement and demodulation technique based on a segmented asymmetric bistable stochastic resonance (SABSR) system. …”
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Enhanced Nutcracker Optimization Algorithm with Hyperbolic Sine–Cosine Improvement for UAV Path Planning by Shuhao Jiang, Shengliang Cui, Haoran Song, Yizi Lu, Yong Zhang

“…In this paper, the performance of the ISCHNOA algorithm is tested using 14 classical benchmark test functions as well as the CEC2014 and CEC2020 suites and applied to UAV path planning models. …”
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Primed infusion with delayed equilibrium of Gd.DTPA for enhanced imaging of small pulmonary metastases. by Tammy L Kalber, Adrienne E Campbell-Washburn, Bernard M Siow, Elizabeth Sage, Anthony N Price, Katherine L Ordidge, Simon Walker-Samuel, Sam M Janes, Mark F Lythgoe

“…Lungs containing discrete tumor nodes where inflation fixed and taken for haematoxylin and eosin staining as well as CD34 staining for correlation to MRI.<h4>Results</h4>We demonstrate that sustained Gd enhancement, afforded by Gd equilibrium, increases the detection of pulmonary metastases compared to bolus enhancement and those tumors which enhance at equilibrium are sub-millimetre in size (<0.7 mm(2)) with a similar morphology to early bronchoalveolar cell carcinomas.…”
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Enhancement of rime algorithm using quadratic interpolation learning for parameters identification of photovoltaic models by Shazly A. Mohamed, Abdullah M. Shaheen, Mohammed H. Alqahtani, Badr M. Al Faiya

“…Abstract Accurate parameter estimation in photovoltaic (PV) models is essential for optimizing solar energy systems, enhancing their efficiency, and ensuring precise performance predictions. …”
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IRE1α promotes phagosomal calcium flux to enhance macrophage fungicidal activity by Michael J. McFadden, Mack B. Reynolds, Britton C. Michmerhuizen, Einar B. Ólafsson, Sofia M. Marshall, Faith Anderson Davis, Tracey L. Schultz, Takao Iwawaki, Jonathan Z. Sexton, Mary X.D. O’Riordan, Teresa R. O’Meara

“…Summary: The mammalian endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress sensor inositol-requiring enzyme 1α (IRE1α) is essential for cellular homeostasis and plays key roles in infection responses, including innate immunity and microbicidal activity. While IRE1α functions through the IRE1α-XBP1S axis are known, its XBP1S-independent roles are less well understood, and its functions during fungal infection are still emerging. …”
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A comprehensive review on the impact of polyphenol supplementation and exercise on depression and brain function parameters by Shihong Jie, Aili Fu, Chuan Wang, Sogand Rajabi

“…Notably, the combined interventions showed a synergistic effect, providing more significant benefits in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhancing cognitive performance, and supporting overall mental well-being. …”
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Zoom Auxiliary Imaging Lens Design for a Modulation Transfer Function Test System by Yicheng Sheng, Sihan Xu, Caishi Zhang, Binghua Su, Dingxiang Cao, Zhe Chen

“…The image quality of the zoom lens is nearly at the diffraction limit at each focal length, which significantly reduces the impact of the auxiliary lens on MTF test results, enhancing both flexibility and accuracy. This design is particularly well suited for testing miniature lenses in optoelectronic technology applications.…”
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Exercise Intervention in Autonomic Function, Immunity, and Cardiovascular Health: A Precision Medicine Approach by Jianyu Li, Junbei Bai, Guochun Liu, Ziyan Zhu, Chunmei Cao

“…Exercise significantly improves cardiovascular function through immunometabolic reprogramming, which includes suppressing sympathetic overactivity, enhancing vagal tone, and modulating the IL-6/IL-10 balance, as well as activating the short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)–Treg axis. …”
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Asterias amurensis lipids enhance the immunity of immunosuppressed mice as sustainable marine-eco materials by Ju Hyun Nam, JeongUn Choi, Weerawan Rod-in, A-yeong Jang, Jun Jae Jung, Sang-min Lee, Woo Jung Park

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The Effect of Loneliness on Work Engagement among Chinese Seafarers: Mediating Effects of Executive Functions by Xinjie Qi, Daoke Li, Rong Lian

“…Study 1 conducted a questionnaire survey of 1231 active Chinese seafarers to examine the relationship between seafarers’ loneliness, work engagement, and executive functions. Study 2 involved 177 seafarers as participants and created scenarios of seafarer work loneliness and non-loneliness using a recall paradigm, measuring components of executive function such as inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, as well as willingness to engage in work. …”
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A review of the effects of different resistance training prescriptions on cognitive function in older adults by ruoyang you

“…CONCLUSION: Training at least twice a week, as well as complex, challenging trainingwithtraditional or modified modalities, may contribute to cognitive function; there is no consensusonthe optimal total amount of resistance training, rest periods, and training modalities for differentpopulations, and further in-depth discussion is needed in the future. …”
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Increasing Fairness in Predictions Using Bias Parity Score Based Loss Function Regularization by Bhanu Jain, Manfred Huber, Ramez Elmasri

“…We deploy them in the context of a recidivism prediction task as well as on a census-based adult income dataset. The results demonstrate that with a good choice of fairness loss function we can reduce the trained model's bias without deteriorating accuracy even in unbalanced datasets.…”
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Silkworm pupa peptide ameliorates dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis by enhancing gut barriers and modifying gut flora by Yaxi Zhou, Diandian Wang, Hao Duan, Shiqi Zhou, Jinhong Guo, Yu Guo, Jian Zhao, Wenjie Yan

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Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Functionalized Activated Carbon and Its Applications in Arsenic Adsorption by Hoang Thu Ha, Pham Tuan Phong, Tran Dinh Minh

“…Since FAC has abundant surface functional groups and a desired porous structure that is favorable for the removal of As(V) in contaminated water, FAC has greatly enhanced the As(V) adsorption capacity of the original BC. …”
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Effects of demographic characteristics on burnout, psychological resilience, and family functioning in parents of children with disabilities by Mehmet Salih Yildirim, Mustafa Özkan Firat, Mehmet Emin Atay, Dursun Alper Yilmaz, Gökhan Dege

“…The ongoing demands of caregiving can increase burnout, negatively affecting psychological well-being and family functionality. Psychological resilience is crucial in managing stress and maintaining family dynamics, yet the relationship between burnout, resilience, and family functionality remains underexplored. …”
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Treatment of total hip arthroplasty between two surgical access routes associated chronic pain, function and biomechanical parameters in older after osteoporotic femur fracture: co... by Marco Antônio Leite Pereira Pinto, Giovanna Truyts Biscardi Pinto, Mariana Afonso Ribeiro Sarquis Ude, Claudia Aparecida de Morais, Ana Paula Ribeiro

“…Conclusion Total hip arthroplasty via the posterolateral approach proved to be more successful when associated with reducing chronic pain, improving functional parameters and hip joint mobility, as well as facilitating a more efficient gait pattern with lower rates of plantar overload and enhanced body balance in older adults undergoing total hip arthroplasty after osteoporotic femur fracture. …”
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The Detachment of Function and the Return to Essence: Exploring the Public’s Emotional Attitudes Towards Gamified Education by Liwei Ding, Hongfeng Zhang, Tuxian Zuo

“…The study found that the public’s emotional attitude toward gamified education is diverse, reflecting the recognition of its potential in providing flexible learning and enhancing interactive experiences, as well as concerns regarding the entertainment-focused nature of educational functions. …”
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Impact of male factor infertility on mental health and sexual function: a comparative study by Mehmet Şahin, Didem Şule Erdem, Metin Savun, Osman Can, Halil Lutfi Canat

“…Background: The psychological and sexual well-being of individuals experiencing infertility, especially when a male factor is involved, can be significantly affected. …”
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