A perfect islet: reviewing recent protocol developments and proposing strategies for stem cell derived functional pancreatic islets by Sujitha Sali, Leen Azzam, Taraf Jaro, Ahmed Ali Gebril Ali, Ali Mardini, Omar Al-Dajani, Shahryar Khattak, Alexandra E. Butler, Juberiya M. Azeez, Manjula Nandakumar

“…Nevertheless, challenges remain in generating fully functional and mature β cells from hPSCs. This review underscores the significant efforts made by researchers to optimize various differentiation protocols aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of hPSC-derived pancreatic islets and proposes methods for their improvement. …”
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Hereditary angioedema diagnosis evaluation score (HADES): A new clinical scoring system for predicting hereditary angioedema with C1 inhibitor deficiency by Ricardo Zwiener, MD, Rafael Zamora, MD, Carlos María Galmarini, MD, PhD, Laura Brion, PhD, Laura Arias, MD, Andrea Pino, MD, Paula Rozenfeld, PhD

“…Blood samples were analyzed for C1-INH/C1q levels and C1-INH function. A predictive score was developed from the odds ratios derived from multivariate logistic regression analysis. …”
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Optimization of Rate of Penetration and Mechanical Specific Energy Using Response Surface Methodology and Multi-Objective Optimization by Diunay Zuliani Mantegazini, Andreas Nascimento, Mauro Hugo Mathias, Oldrich Joel Romero Guzman, Matthias Reich

“…The results show that the RSM method and multi-objective optimization provide better results when compared with 2D analysis of parameters as a function of depth. The RSM method can be used as a tool to analyze the effects of the independent drilling mechanical parameters (WOB, RPM, FLOW, and TOR) on the response variables (ROP and MSE) with a 95% confidence level. …”
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Video tracking-based mandibular movement kinematic analysis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Chen Yang, Zhenhai Wei, Fei Zhao, Yangshiyu Zhou, Linfei Wu, Xiaomei Wei

“…Linear regression analysis showed that Average Chewing Speed negatively affects masticatory efficiency. Conclusion The Nswallow 2D motion capture software represents an easy-to-use and affordable system that can be utilized to assess masticatory function in patients with NPC. …”
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Exercise Intolerance in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Kara C. Anderson, Nathan R. Weeldreyer, Zachary S. Leicht, Siddhartha S. Angadi, Zhenqi Liu

“…Early mitral inflow velocity/early mitral annulus velocity (β coefficient=−1.72, P=0.004) and left atrial volume index (β coefficient=−1.41, P=0.02) were significant moderators of the relative peak oxygen uptake model. …”
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Regularized sum for eigenfunctions of multi-point problem in the commensurable case by S. A. Saleh

“…In series (0.3) σ is an integer, while Rk,s(σ,x,ξ,ρ) is a function of variables x,ξ, and defined in the square [0,π]x[0,π] which ensure the convergence of the series (0.3).…”
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The varied Q creatinine in multi ethnics population and impact of adopting three different estimated glomerular filtration rates based on creatinine in adult populations: a call fo... by Ferdy Royland Marpaung, Santi Wulan Purnami, Shofi Andari, Ali Rohman, Reny I’tishom, Hari Basuki Notobroto, Jusak Nugraha, Risky Vitria Prasetyo, Djoko Santoso, Etienne Cavalier, Aryati Aryati

“…Ultimately, in order to compare the equations, Lin’s correlation coefficients were calculated for various eGFR categories.ResultsThe median creatinine level in the different island population showed variability. …”
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Noninvasive Hemodynamic Assessment by a Sensor Patch by Zak Loring, MD, MHS, Nicholas B. Bolus, PhD, F. Brennan Torstrick, PhD, Danielle Wilson, BS, Melissa Lefevre, BS, Brett D. Atwater, MD, Anita Kelsey, MD, MBA, Jonathan P. Piccini, MD, MHS

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OPTIMIZATION OF INCOME OF THE PERSONNEL OF THE ENTERPRISES OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY by G.M. Tarasiuk, T.P. Ostapchuk, T.V. Musiiets, Ya.M. Laguta, S.Yu. Biriuchenko

“…The purpose of the article is to make recommendations and proposals for optimizing the formation of the components of the total income of the personnel of the enterprise with the help of the target function, focused on maximizing the income of the business entity. …”
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The reliably stable neural network controllers' synthesis with the transient process parameters optimization by Serhii Vladov, Anatoliy Sachenko, Victoria Vysotska, Yevhen Volkanin, Dmytro Kukharenko, Danylo Severynenko

“…The proposed method's novelty lies in its linear approximation of the SmoothReLU activation function using binary variables, which allowed us to reduce the stability problem to an optimization problem using the mixed integer programming method. …”
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Association between creatinine clearance and mortality in Chinese patients with osteoporotic fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Ming Su, Ming Su, Peng Zhou, Peng Zhou, Min-zhe Xu, Min-zhe Xu, Ya-qin Gong, Ya-qin Gong, Jian Jin, Wen-bin Hu, Ke Lu, Ke Lu, Chong Li, Chong Li, Yi Yin, Yi Yin

“…BackgroundCreatinine clearance (CCR) is a vital biomarker for evaluating renal function, indicating the efficiency of the kidneys in filtering blood waste. …”
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Obstacle Avoidance of Surface Agent Formation Based on Streamline Traction at Fixed-Time by Yiping Liu, Yameng Niu, Jianqiang Zhang, Weihao Tao

“…The marine environment is highly complex and variable, featuring obstacles such as islands, buoys, and vessels. …”
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Obstacle Avoidance Planning of Manipulator Joints Based on an Improved Artificial Potential Field Method by Yue Xu, Zhou Haibo, Shao Yanpeng, Lu Shuai, Xu Wangbei, Deng Yuxin

“…The obstacle avoidance simulation of the manipulator is carried out in the presence of local minima of the APF. Adaptive variable-step path planning can generate smooth trajectories and improve the search efficiency. …”
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Validation of a Gymnastic Functional Measurement Tool in Technical Skill Classification of Men’s Competitive Gymnasts: A Field Study by Zaher Ashour, Hassan Daneshmandi, Hossein Fakoor Rashid

“…Pearson and Spearman correlation tests were used to check the relationship between variables. The data were analyzed using SPSS software, with a significance level of P≤0.05.Results: The correlation coefficient tests revealed a positive and significant relationship between the gymnastics functional measurement tool scores and the technical skill score of ground movements, as well as the overall technical score of the competition. …”
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Relationship between diet health quality and the level of functional fitness and quality of life among Polish women aged 60+ by Maria Krystyna Gacek, Agnieszka Wojtowicz, Grażyna Kosiba, Magdalena Majer, Joanna Gradek, Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig

“…Relationships between the variables were evaluated using Spearman’s R signed rank correlation coefficients in the IBM SPSS 21 program. …”
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Network relationship between cognitive function and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: an observational study from Beijing by Yitian Ye, Yichun Zhang, Jiaju Ren, Yanbo Zhu, Yanbo Zhu

“…Network analysis graphs were developed to investigate the interrelationships among variables, identify central nodes, and evaluate stability.ResultsIn the network, the dimensions of social functioning, role-physical, physical functioning, general health, vitality, orientation, and language showed high centrality strength. …”
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Data driven modeling of TiO2 PVP nanofiber diameter using LSTM and regression for enhanced functional performance by Harshada Mhetre, Sagar Pande, Babita Singla, Pavan Hiremath, Samriddh Sahu, Sarvesh Sorte, Ketan Kotecha, Nithesh Naik

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Finding order in measuring disorders: Measurement Uncertainty of Thyroid Function Tests at a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India by Asis Bhattacharya, Kasturi Mukherjee, Arkajit Dasgupta, Debi Mallick, Mousumi Mukhopadhyay

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Task-based functional connectivity in infants after exposure to regular white noise during natural sleep measured by fNIRS by Kanghui Li, Yong Zhang, Zhaohui Wang

“…Different individual infants show different changes in brain functional connectivity after receiving the same stimulus. …”
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Neuro-fuzzy control of bilateral teleoperation system with transmission timedelay and force feedback using Arduino Due board by Hakima Rahem, Rabah Mellah, Massinissa Zidane, Abdelhakim Saim

“…In order to demonstrate the efficiency, adaptability and advantages of ANFIS controller, several comparative experiments are carried out using different controllers (ANFIS, conventional PI and PI regulator with the modified wave variable method PI+MWVM). …”
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