Counterfactual explanations of tree based ensemble models for brain disease analysis with structure function coupling by Shaolong Wei, Zhen Gao, Hongcheng Yao, Xiaoyu Qi, Mingliang Wang, Jiashuang Huang

“…Abstract Convergent evidence has suggested that the disruption of either structural connectivity (SC) or functional connectivity (FC) in the brain can lead to various neuropsychiatric disorders. …”
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Generation and engineering of potent single domain antibody-based bispecific IL-18 mimetics resistant to IL-18BP decoy receptor inhibition by Britta Lipinski, Laura Unmuth, Paul Arras, Stefan Becker, Christina Bauer, Lars Toleikis, Simon Krah, Achim Doerner, Desislava Yanakieva, Ammelie Svea Boje, Katja Klausz, Matthias Peipp, Vanessa Siegmund, Andreas Evers, Harald Kolmar, Lukas Pekar, Stefan Zielonka

“…By engineering paratope valencies and the spatial orientation of individual paratopes within the overall design architecture, we were able to generate IL-18 mimetics displaying significantly augmented functionalities, resulting in bispecific cytokine mimetics that were more potent than IL-18 in triggering proinflammatory cytokine release. …”
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Effect of Ultrasound-assisted pH Shift on Tartary Buckwheat Protein Structure and Functional Properties by YU Xin, CHENG Zhe, LIU Rui-shan, DONG Ji-lin, LI Yun-long, SHEN Rui-ling

“…This study investigates the effects of pH shift combined with ultrasound treatment on the structure and functional properties of tartary buckwheat protein. …”
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All Weather‐Usable Wearable Dual Energy Harvester for Outdoor Sustainable Operation by Yeongju Jung, Jiyong Ahn, Ji‐Seok Kim, Junhyuk Bang, Minwoo Kim, Seongmin Jeong, Jinwoo Lee, Seonggeun Han, Il‐Kwon Oh, Seung Hwan Ko

“…The device reaches a maximum power output of 14.6 µW cm−2 under simulated sunny conditions and generates a much more enhanced thermoelectric power of 74.78 µW cm−2 and a droplet‐based electric power of 256.25 mW m−2 in rainy conditions. …”
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Decade-long delayed diagnosis of hypophosphatasia until next generation tooth loss: case reports on dental rehabilitation, diagnostic challenges and clinical implications by Yating Cao, Feng Zhang, Xingxing Huang, Ai Jiang, Shaoyun Jiang, Min Wu

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Facilitating real-time LED-based photoacoustic imaging with DenP2P: An optimized conditional generative adversarial deep learning solution by Avijit Paul, Srivalleesha Mallidi

“…To mitigate those issues, we explored a gamut of architectural options of the Pix2Pix-based conditional generative adversarial network (cGAN) analyzing objective functions, optimizers, activation, and normalization layers. …”
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Opinion dynamics of leaders and followers with multi-criteria influence functions for urban transport project application by Julius Selle, Rica Villarosa, Charldy Wenceslao, Dharyll Prince Abellana, Rhoda Namoco, John Kevin Padro, Lanndon Ocampo

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Averaging principle for two-time-scale stochastic functional differential equations with past-dependent switching by Minyu Wu, Xizhong Yang, Feiran Yuan, Xuyi Qiu

“…This paper aimed to establish the averaging principle for the two-timescale stochastic functional differential equations with past-dependent switching. …”
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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 this paper we will present an optimization of the estimation functions of the evaluation criteria behaviour for the time monitoring of an engineering structure. …”
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Coating of Remdesivir and Ivermectin on silver nanoparticles: A density functional theory and molecular dynamics study by Razieh Morad

“…This study employs Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the adsorption behavior of Remdesivir and Ivermectin on silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). …”
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Functional compounds in tropical fruit processing by-products and intrinsic factors affecting their composition: A review by María Romero-Martínez, Ricardo Andrade-Pizarro, Claudia De Paula

“…Tropical fruits, highly demanded in the food industry, generate a considerable amount of waste during processing. …”
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Resilient service function chain initial deployment and dynamic replacement towards 6G networks by Deqiang Zhou, Xinsheng Ji, Wei You, Yu Zhao, Hang Qiu, Mingyan Xu

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A combined comfort and safety-based approach to assess the performance of advanced driver assistance functions by Michelangelo-Santo Gulino, Giulio Vichi, Federica Cecchetto, Luigi Di Lillo, Dario Vangi

“…This approach not only facilitates the identification of the performance of potentially available ADAS functions (as ACC) but also helps in highlighting the best logic applicable in a specific conflict. …”
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Replication Protein A Presents Canonical Functions and Is Also Involved in the Differentiation Capacity of Trypanosoma cruzi. by Raphael Souza Pavani, Marcelo Santos da Silva, Carlos Alexandre Henrique Fernandes, Flavia Souza Morini, Christiane Bezerra Araujo, Marcos Roberto de Mattos Fontes, Osvaldo Augusto Sant'Anna, Carlos Renato Machado, Maria Isabel Cano, Stenio Perdigão Fragoso, Maria Carolina Elias

“…Here, we demonstrate experimentally that the T. cruzi RPA complex interacts with DNA via RPA-1 and is directly related to canonical functions, such as DNA replication and DNA damage response. …”
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Iron modulates barrier integrity and stem cell function of small intestine during experimental colitis by Shubin Wang, Xiangjie Yang, Xiangjun Liu, Qin Wen, Lu Xu, Mei Feng, Mei Feng, Jinyi Lang, Dengqun Liu, Dengqun Liu

“…The influence of iron on the barrier integrity and stem cell function was further determined by histology, IEC-6 cell, and enteroid culture. …”
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Functional Verification and Prognostic Value of Neutrophil Extracellular Trap-Related Genes in Pancreatic Cancer Progression by Jiaxin Xu, Liying Tu, Lijing Ma, Qisheng Tang, Yu Cao, Lihong Jiang

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Harnessing flavonoids to control probiotic function: in situ application of a naringenin-responsive genetic circuit by Brenno Wendler Miranda, Lucas Henrique Junges, Emanuel Maltempi de Souza, Paula Santana Lunardi, Marcelo Müller-Santos

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Nationwide Assessment of Pulmonary Function Testing Practices and Safety Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Aslı Görek Dilektaşlı, Şermin Börekçi, Öznur Akkoca Yıldız, Bilun Gemicioğlu, Cüneyt Saltürk, Sevgi Behiye Saryal, Gaye Ulubay

“…OBJECTIVE: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) presented considerable challenges to health services, particularly for a routine assessment method, the pulmonary function tests (PFTs), which can generate aerosols and require sharing common surfaces. …”
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Gallium oxide–metal interfaces: insights from density functional theory and photodetection performance evaluation by Hong Hai Nguyen, Minh Do Dang, Le Manh An Nguyen, Mai Khanh Pham, Si-Young Bae, Minh-Tan Ha

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Platelet aggregation function test for children in order to determine the normative values in different age groups by O. B. Gordeeva, M. S. Karaseva, M. A. Babaikina, N. D. Vashakmadze, M. A. Soloshenko, O. Ya. Smirnova, D. S. Ovchinnikov

“…Meanwhile complete blood count cannot completely reflect changes in the patient's platelet step of hemostasis. For more comprehensive assessment of platelet function in the initial step of the hemostasis it is necessary to evaluate the function of platelets in the whole blood. …”
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