Sensitivity Analysis of Distribution Network Reconfiguration Optimization for Electric Vehicle and Renewable Distributed Generator Integration by Mahmoud Ghofrani

“…To model the variability of wind and solar DGs, probability distribution functions (PDFs) are employed, which allow for a more accurate representation of their performance. …”
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Identification of modifier gene variants overrepresented in familial hypomagnesemia with hypercalciuria and nephrocalcinosis patients with a more aggressive renal phenotype. by Monica Vall-Palomar, Julieta Torchia, Jordi Morata, Monica Durán, Raul Tonda, Mireia Ferrer, Alex Sánchez, Gerard Cantero-Recasens, Gema Ariceta, Anna Meseguer, Cristina Martinez

“…Odds ratios were also calculated to identify potential risk variants. This analysis pipeline suggested several gene variants associated with a higher risk of developing a more aggressive renal phenotype. …”
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Effect of power training on physical functional performance of patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Samuel Brito de Almeida, Emmanuelle Silva Tavares Sobreira, Charles Phillipe de Lucena Alves, Danielle Pessoa Lima, Janine de Carvalho Bonfadini, Manoel Alves Sobreira-Neto, Thiago Holanda Freitas, Simony Lira do Nascimento, Pedro Braga-Neto

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Parkinson's disease (PD) is becoming more prevalent, highlighting the urgency of developing treatments to minimize its effects on muscular strength and physical function. …”
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From framework to functionality: A cross-country analysis of PISA 2018 reading assessment framework’s item features as determinants of item difficulty by Kseniia Marcq, Johan Braeken

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Automated Determination of Arterial Input Function for Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast MRI from Regions around Arteries Using Independent Component Analysis by Sharon Chen, Yu-Chang Tyan, Jui-Jen Lai, Chin-Ching Chang

“…Quantitative cerebral blood flow (CBF) measurement using dynamic susceptibility contrast- (DSC-) MRI requires accurate estimation of the arterial input function (AIF). The present work utilized the independent component analysis (ICA) method to determine the AIF in the regions adjacent to the middle cerebral artery (MCA) by the alleviated confounding of partial volume effect. …”
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The myocardial function index (MFI): An integrated measure of cardiac function in AL-cardiomyopathy by Nadia Akhiyat, Vidhu Anand, Vinayak Kumar, Alexander Ryu, Raymond Gibbons, Barry A. Borlaug, Krishnaswamy Chandrasekaran, Omar Abou Ezzeddine, Nandan Anavekar

“…We sought to evaluate role of a novel marker of myocardial dysfunction (myocardial function index, MFI) obtained using changes in left ventricular (LV) blood pool and myocardial volume in diastole and systole. …”
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Effectiveness of rehabilitation training on radiotherapy-related abnormalities of voice function in head and neck cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mengqin Zhao, Jiaying Yao, Junhui Wang, Xinyi Shen, Tingting Liu, Limin Pu, Ying Li, Xiaomin Chen

“…More studies are still required to determine the optimal intervention effect for ameliorating speech function abnormalities in patients with HNC after radiotherapy.…”
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Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformations: Updates on Technical Aspects and Functional Outcomes Post-Endovascular Treatment—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Talía Fuentes-Redondo, Pedro Navia-Álvarez, Luis-Alfonso Arráez-Aybar

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: The angioarchitecture of VGAMs is significantly important when planning endovascular treatment and may have an influence on functional outcomes. More research into endovascular techniques and the risks of periprocedural complications must be performed. …”
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Still a dilemma! Are vonoprazan and esomeprazole attenuating the antiplatelet function of clopidogrel when taken concomitantly? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Eman Youssef, Aliaa Gamal, Hagar Youssef

“…Conclusion Both vonoprazan and esomeprazole reduce the antiplatelet function of clopidogrel to a certain extent. However, vonoprazan may have a more pronounced impact on attenuating clopidogrel’s antiplatelet function than esomeprazole. …”
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Optical band gap modulation in functionalized chitosan biopolymer hybrids using absorption and derivative spectrum fitting methods: A spectroscopic analysis by Dyari M. Mamand, Dana S. Muhammad, Daron Q. Muheddin, Karzan A. Abdalkarim, Dana A. Tahir, Hawkar A. Muhammad, Shujahadeen B. Aziz, Sarkawt A. Hussen, Jamal Hassan

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Identification and expression analysis of cinnamyl CoA reductase gene family and function of StCCR6 in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) by Chong Du, Yunzhu Che, Zengli Zhang, Fumeng He, Xinqi Zhang, Yujie Han, Zelin Yang, Jiaqi Wang, Tianshuai Qi, Ying Lan, Yingnan Wang, Fenglan Li

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Effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in improving cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nga Huen Chan, Nga Huen Chan, Shamay S. M. Ng, Shamay S. M. Ng

“…BackgroundTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which involves the application of electrical stimulation to peripheral nerves, is used to improve or maintain cognitive function. Although many studies have examined the effect of TENS on cognition over the past 20 years, a comprehensive review and meta-analysis on this topic is lacking. …”
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The physiological comparison revealed the importance of focusing anti-oxidation function during the peak laying stage in hens based on multi-omics analysis by Yumeng Wang, Xi Sun, Xiaoying Liu, Chaohui Wang, Zhouzheng Ren, Xin Yang, Xiaojun Yang, Yanli Liu

“…Hepatic transcriptome analysis identified 540 up-regulated and 269 down-regulated genes. …”
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The effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pain, function, and quadriceps muscle strength in adults with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysi... by Ahmed Ibrahim Abdelhamed, Hossam Mortada, Ahmed Hendawy, Amr Elfeky, Roshdy M. Kamel, Shorouk Elshennawy

“…Conclusion Very low certainty of evidence suggests that adding NMES to an exercise program may improve the knee joint function and quadriceps strength with treatment courses of six weeks or more in patients with PFP, but it is not superior to control for reliving pain and improving EMG activity, activity level, and participation. …”
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Comparative analysis of isokinetic muscle function, anaerobic power, and physical fitness in male Taekwondo players based on body mass index standards by Minhyuk Park, Yonghyun Byun, Sangho Kim

“…This study assessed the impact of BMI on isokinetic muscle function, anaerobic power and physical fitness among Taekwondo athletes. …”
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Development of a repetitive traumatic brain injury risk function based on real-world accident reconstruction and wavelet packet energy analysis by Tao Xiong, Tao Xiong, Qinghang Luo, Qiuju Chen, Liangliang Shi, Aowen Duan, Shengxiong Liu, Kui Li

“…This study developed injury risk functions (IRFs) for rTBI by integrating the amplitude–frequency characteristics of head responses and brain injury criteria. …”
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Beyond Pairwise Interactions: Higher-Order Q-Analysis of fMRI-Based Brain Functional Networks in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder by Semen A. Kurkin, Nikita M. Smirnov, Rositsa Paunova, Sevdalina Kandilarova, Drozdstoy Stoyanov, Larisa Mayorova, Alexander E. Hramov

“…Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with complex disruptions in brain function, yet the underlying neural mechanisms remain incompletely understood. …”
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The Association Between Serum Pentraxin-3 Level at Admission and the Functional Outcome of Patients After Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis by Yanrong Zhu, Kui Fan, Xujuan Zhao, Kaiwen Hou

“…Aims: To examine whether serum PTX-3 levels at admission are linked to the likelihood of poor functional outcomes in AIS patients. Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Analysis of the functional state of the hip joints before total hip replacement in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Data from a retrospective study by A. O. Dubinin, A. E. Khramov, T. V. Dubinina, E. V. Ilinykh, E. I. Byalik

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Analysis of body composition, functionality and muscle-specific strength of older women with obesity, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity: a cross-sectional study by Leonardo Augusto da Costa Teixeira, Luana Aparecida Soares, Sueli Ferreira da Fonseca, Gabriele Teixeira Gonçalves, Jousielle Márcia dos Santos, Ângela Alves Viegas, Adriana Netto Parentoni, Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda

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