Cardiorespiratory responses and specificity of effectiveperformance in dance and pairsof dancers by Igor Soronovych, Andrii Diachenko, Georgiy Korobeynikov, Lesia Korobeinikova, Vladimir Raximov

“…The aim of the study: to identify the model characteristics of the functional reserve of elite dancers taking into account cardio-respiratory reactions. …”
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Optimization algorithms for multivariate sampling reduction using spatial-temporal data by Tamara Cantú Maltauro, Luciana Pagliosa Carvalho Guedes, Miguel Angel Uribe-Opazo

“…ABSTRACT Knowing and defining the spatial and temporal variability of soil chemical properties becomes important for soil management. …”
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Exploration design for Q-learning-based adaptive linear quadratic optimal regulators under stochastic disturbances by Vina Putri Virgiani, Shiro Masuda

“…Q-learning optimizes the state-action policy by estimating the Q-function iteratively. This study proposes exploration signal design for the bias-free Q-learning algorithm that modifies the recursively defined Q-function by adding a disturbance-influenced term and utilizes an Instrumental Variable (IV) technique to resolve the bias-error issue. …”
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Impact of a Multidisciplinary Functional Recovery Program on Post-Lung Transplant Outcomes: A One-Year Follow-Up by Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Iuliana David, Dan Corneliu Blendea, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, Maria-Veronica Morcov, Andrei Tache-Codreanu, Corina Sporea

“…Lung transplantation (LT) is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage respiratory diseases. Functional recovery post-LT is influenced by multiple factors, including graft integration, physical rehabilitation, and individual variability. …”
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Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Method Based on SWT and Improved Vision Transformer by Saihao Ren, Xiaoping Lou

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Exploring undue advantage of differential item functioning in high-stakes assessments: Implications on sustainable development goal 4 by Oluwaseyi Aina Gbolade Opesemowo

“…In ensuring equity of measurement between subgroups at the item level, Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis is essential. However, discounting DIF affects validity, thereby making Sustainable Development goal 4 (SDG4) challenging to attain. …”
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The Relationship between Executive Functions and Postural Control in Children with Mild Intellectual Disability and Comparison with Typically Developing Peers by Elaheh Azadian, Makwan Jabar Ali

“…Objective Children with intellectual disability (ID) experience significant impairments in both cognitive and motor functions, which impact their balance and postural control. …”
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Application of Empirical Orthogonal Function Interpolation to Reconstruct Hourly Fine Particulate Matter Concentration Data in Tianjin, China by Hongwu Zhou, Haidong Pan, Shuang Li, Xianqing Lv

“…Finally, six evaluation indices (mean absolute error (MAE), RMSE, correlation coefficient (Corr), deviation rate bias, Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE), and index of agreement (IA)) are calculated. …”
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Psychometric evaluation and derivation of the Kannada version of the modified (29-item model) Indian Vision Function Assessment Questionnaire by Soujanya Kaup, Jyoshma Dsouza, Siddharudha Shivalli, Sheetal Savur, Vidya Hegde

“…Background/Aims: India’s linguistic and cultural diversity necessitates a region-specific validated Visual Functioning Questionnaire. The objective of this study was to translate the Indian Vision Function Questionnaire-33 (IND-VFQ-33) into the Kannada language and test its psychometric properties, underlying factor structure, and model fit. …”
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Optimization of Solid-State Fermentation Process for Dietary Fiber in Flaxseed Meal and Analysis of Its Microstructure and Functional Properties by Chunpeng Hou, Yiyang Zhang, Jiaxun Chen, Jianguo Hu, Chenxian Yang, Fusheng Chen, Tingwei Zhu, Ying Xin, Xiaohui Geng

“…In this study, we used <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> K6, a dominant microbial strain, for solid-state fermentation (SSF) of FSM following preliminary screening to improve FSM utilization efficiency and enhance the soluble dietary fiber (SDF) content while modifying its functional properties. …”
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On optimum multi‐input multi‐output radar signal design: Ambiguity function, manifold structure and duration‐bandwidth by Yuqing Liu, Jia Xu, Kon Max Wong, Timothy N. Davidson

“…In either case, the signal optimisation problem is non‐convex in the design variables, involving, respectively, a quartic and a square‐root objective function. …”
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Pedotransfer functions for soil organic carbon stock and soil porosity interpretation in diverse palm oil plantation soils by Riris Srigayuh Tegarningtyas Tinuntun, Widyatmani Sih Dewi, Mujiyo Mujiyo, Aktavia Herawati, Ganjar Herdiansyah, Sumani Sumani, Angger Cahyo, Bagus Guritno Widjojo, Bangun Budi Prasetyo, Zsolt Kotroczó

“…The accurate estimation of soil organic carbon stocks (SOCs) is crucial in sustainable oil palm plantation management. Pedotransfer functions (PTFs) serve as an essential predictive tool for enhancing the interpretation and estimation of soil organic carbon stocks (SOCs) and soil porosity. …”
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Polymorphism of <i>GH/HaeIII</i> and <i>GDF9/AsplEI</i> genes, genetic variation and association of their genotypes with immune status in sheep of different breeds ranched in diffe... by A. A. Ozdemirov, A. I. Surov, E. S. Surzhikova, A. A. Khozhokov, Z. K. Gadzhiev, D. D. Evlagina, E. M. Alieva, R. A. Akaeva

“…The  purpose  of  this  research  was  to  study  the  genetic  polymorphism  of genes, the degree of genetic variability and immune status in sheep of different breeds, since genetic polymorphism is a measure of its adaptability and the hematopoietic function of blood is the basis of the life of the organism.Material and Methods. …”
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Duality Revelation and Operator-Based Method in Viscoelastic Problems by Zelin Liu, Xiaobin Yu, Yajun Yin

“…By incorporating a damage-based variable coefficient, the model now also accounts for the accelerated creep phase of rocks, capturing damage evolution under prolonged loading. …”
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The CFS-PML for 2D Auxiliary Differential Equation FDTD Method Using Associated Hermite Orthogonal Functions by Feng Jiang, Xiao-Ping Miao, Feng Lu, Li-Yuan Su, Yao Ma

“…The electric field expansion coefficients can thus be obtained, respectively. In order to validate the efficiency of the proposed method, one example of wave propagation in two-dimensional free space is calculated using BPML, UPML, and CPML. …”
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Variabilidad espacial y diaria del contenido de humedad en el suelo en tres sistemas agroforestales Spatial and daily variability of soil moisture content in three agroforestry sys... by Mariela Rivera Peña, Edgar Amézquita Collazos, Idupulapati Rao, Juan Carlos Menjivar Flores

“…The geo-statistical analysis showed that the random component of the spatial dependence was predominant over the nugget effect. The functions of semivariograms, structured for each variable were used to generate maps of interpolated contours at a fine scale. …”
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Association of the Ratio of Second to Fourth Digit Length and Phthalate Exposure With Sexual Function in Japanese Men Seeking Fertility Treatment by Kazumitsu Yamasaki, Masahiro Uchida, Yuki Mizuno, Teruaki Iwamoto, Shoko Konishi

“…One standard deviation increase of mono-methyl phthalate was negatively associated with IIEF domains A (erectile function; exponentiated coefficient, 0.95; exponentiated 95% confidence interval, CI, [0.91, 0.98]) and D (intercourse satisfaction; exponentiated coefficient, 0.91; exponentiated [0.85, 0.97]). …”
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A simple pedotransfer function to estimate fine fraction organic carbon contents of surface horizons in French soils by Eva Rabot, Pierre Barré, Claire Chenu, Amicie A. Delahaie, Manuel P. Martin, José-Luis Munera-Echeverri, Nicolas P.A. Saby

“…Using the knowledge gained from the exploratory analysis, we constructed a simple pedotransfer function. A slight inflection in the OCfine content was detected with increasing SOC content and a good approximation of OCfine content was reached using a second-degree polynomial relationship, with distinct coefficients depending on the land cover (i.e., croplands and permanent crops, grasslands, natural grasslands, and forests and shrubs). …”
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Multi-Fidelity Surrogate Modeling via Hierarchical Kriging With Infinite-Width Bayesian Neural Network Correlation Function by Youwei He, Jiangshuo Cui

“…Real engineering problems, including the aerodynamic performance prediction of single axial flow compressor rotor with 31 variables, 3-stage compressor with 144 variables, and 10.5-stage compressor of 1512 variables, are established along with the collected problems to test the performance of the proposed method. …”
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Abnormal intrinsic brain functional network dynamics in patients with retinal detachment based on graph theory and machine learning by Yuanyuan Wang, Yu Ji, Jie Liu, Lianjiang Lv, Zihe Xu, Meimei Yan, Jialu Chen, Zhijun Luo, Xianjun Zeng

“…Employing the sliding time window analysis and K-means clustering method, we sought to identify dynamic functional connectivity (dFC) variability patterns in both groups. …”
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