Shifting the focus to functioning: essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, inclusive Universal Health Coverage and supporting COVID-19 survivors by Dorothy Boggs, Sarah Polack, Hannah Kuper, Allen Foster

“…We discuss examples of tools that measure components of functioning through clinical assessment and self-report methodologies, and present the development of a comprehensive population level tool which aligns with the ICF and combines self-report and clinical measurement methods to measure functioning and the need for rehabilitation and AT. …”
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Kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of hemp oil epoxidation with density functional theory insights into unsaturated fatty acid epoxidation and ring-opening reactions by Elham Nadim, Pavan Paraskar, Hiresh Moradi, Mohammadnabi Hesabi, Yuansong Qiao, Emma J. Murphy, Ian Major

“…Furthermore, for the first time, density functional theory (DFT) was employed to analyze epoxidation of the primary unsaturated fatty acids in hemp oil-oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids- which offered detailed thermodynamic (H, S) and kinetic (ΔG‡) parameters. …”
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The LARP6 La module from Tetrabaena socialis reveals structural and functional differences from plant and animal LARP6 homologues by Emily M. Lewis, Olga Becker, Alexis N. Symons, Cora LaCoss, A. Jasmine Baclig, Avery Guzman, Charles Sanders, Leticia Gonzalez, Lisa R. Warner, Karen A. Lewis

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Wetland key habitat functional areas in China informed by flagship waterbirds: Past changes, present status and future trend with modeling scenarios by Hengxing Xiang, Dehua Mao, Ming Wang, Yeqiao Wang, Chi-Yeung Choi, Wenjuan Wang, Haitao Wu, Kaidong Feng, Zongming Wang

“…Considering the crucial role of wetland conservation in China for the sustainability of biodiversity, it is imperative to identify key habitat functional areas (KHFAs), which are suitable for sustaining waterbirds and ensuring landscape connectivity, to optimize wetland management. …”
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Explaining personality functioning through sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, body appreciation and social media usage among female adolescents in Pakistan by L. Khan, S. Tariq, N. Ishfaq

“… <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives.</strong> The aim of this study was to explore the complex relationship between sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, personality functioning, body appreciation, social media usage, and age among female adolescents. …”
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Personalized goal setting and predictors of functional gains following constraint-induced movement therapy in preschool-aged children with unilateral cerebral palsy. by Youngsub Hwang, Jeong-Yi Kwon

“…The higher prioritization of goals involving quiet leisure activities (e.g., arts, crafts, computer play) and dressing tasks (e.g., buttoning, zipping) significantly predicted greater functional improvements post-intervention.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study provides important new evidence indicating that caregiver-selected rehabilitation goals that are closely aligned with a child's latent motor capacities positively affect functional outcomes. …”
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Physical functioning outcome measures in the lumbar spinal surgery population and measurement properties of the physical outcome measures: protocol for a systematic review by Alison B Rushton, Jai Mistry, Michael J Lukacs, Katie L Kowalski, Maren Goodman

“…The purpose of this systematic review is to identify outcome measures (patient reported and physical) used to evaluate physical functioning (stage 1) and assess the measurement properties of physical outcome measures of physical functioning (stage 2) in the lumbar spinal surgery population.Methods and analysis This protocol aligns with the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guidelines and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. …”
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The Impact of Virtual Reality as a Rehabilitation Method Using TRAVEE System on Functional Outcomes and Disability in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study by Claudia-Gabriela Potcovaru, Delia Cinteză, Miruna Ioana Săndulescu, Daniela Poenaru, Ovidiu Chiriac, Cristian Lambru, Alin Moldoveanu, Ana Magdalena Anghel, Mihai Berteanu

“…The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0), aligned with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) principles, is a valid tool for measuring disability regardless of its cause. …”
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Preliminary results of the EPIDIA4Kids study on brain function in children: multidimensional ADHD-related symptomatology screening using multimodality biometry by Yanice Guigou, Alexandre Hennequin, Théo Marchand, Théo Marchand, Mouna Chebli, Lucie Isoline Pisella, Pascal Staccini, Pascal Staccini, Vanessa Douet Vannucci, Vanessa Douet Vannucci

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The association between liver function tests abnormalities and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Nimer Mehyar, Nimer Mehyar, Ziyad Alhajeri, Ziyad Alhajeri, Muath Alosaimi, Muath Alosaimi, Ziyad Alanazi, Ziyad Alanazi, Abdulkarim Alanazi, Abdulkarim Alanazi, Raghib Abusaris, Raghib Abusaris

“…Liraglutide was significantly associated with aspartate aminotransferase (OR = 14.40, 95% CI = 2.8, 73.2), while allopurinol was significantly associated with international normalized ratios (OR = 24.67, 95% CI = 2.95, 206.58) and total serum protein (OR = 5.44, 95% CI = 1.43, 20.83).DiscussionThis study is the first to examine the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus and liver function tests’ abnormalities in Saudi Arabia. Although the results have a limited generalizability due to inherent biases, the findings align with similar studies in other populations. …”
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Impact of Long‐Term Fasting on Skeletal Muscle: Structure, Energy Metabolism and Function Using 31P/1H MRS and MRI by Antoine Naëgel, Magalie Viallon, Hélène Ratiney, Thu Nguyen, Benjamin Leporq, Djahid Kennouche, Thomas Grenier, Franziska Grundler, Robin Mesnage, Jean‐Michel Guy, Robin Schultze, Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, Pierre Croisille

“…Females improved their mitochondrial function by D + 12, with τPCr decreasing to 29.61 s (p < 0.01), surpassing males and demonstrating better fat oxidation capabilities. …”
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Achieving Manufacturing Excellence Using Lean DMAIC by Rindi Kusumawardani, Ana, Moses Laksono Singgih

“…This paper explores the role of business process optimization in achieving manufacturing excellence in railway manufacturing through Lean principles and Quality Function Deployment (QFD). It identifies key inefficiencies, such as waiting times, overproduction, and document errors, using the DMAIC method, along with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), to prioritize waste reduction. …”
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Synthetic consciousness architecture by Konstantyn Spasokukotskiy

“…The proposed solution is based on a biomimetic approach to emulate the functional aspects of biological consciousness. It establishes “morality” that secures alignment in large systems. …”
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Segmental tibial fractures treated with Ilizarov circular fixator by Tomić Slavko, Slavković Nemanja, Tulić Goran, Baljozović Andreja, Jovanović Želimir, Mirković Milan, Rajković Stanislav, Bogosavljević Nikola, Šaponjski Dušan, Mihajlović Slađana, Jeremić Danilo

“…Bone healing and functional results were evaluated according to the criteria established by the Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov. …”
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Physiochemical and functional properties of gelatin obtained from frigate mackerel (Auxis thazard), skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol) and yellowfi... by Qinghe Yin, Haohao Shi, Yongqiang Zhao, Gang Yu, Haohao Wu, Guanghua Xia, Tao Yang

“…Rheological assessments highlighted YSG's optimal viscoelasticity and melting behavior, aligning with its robust interfacial properties. These findings underscore the potential of yellowfin tuna skin gelatin as a viable alternative to mammalian gelatin in food and biomedical applications, offering enhanced functional performance while valorizing underutilized fishery by-products.…”
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Row-Column Decoupled Loss: A Probability-Based Geometric Similarity Framework for Aerial Micro-Target Detection by Xiaohui Chen, Yunzhi Ling, Lingjun Chen, Li Liu, Xuechen Cui, Ziqiang Liu, Zhenyu Wang

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Network connectivity underlying information processing speed in children: Application of a pediatric brain tumor survivor injury model by Noor Z. Al Dahhan, Arthur S. Powanwe, Minarose Ismail, Elizabeth Cox, Julie Tseng, Cynthia de Medeiros, Suzanne Laughlin, Eric Bouffet, Jérémie Lefebvre, Donald J. Mabbott

“…Further, when our experimentally acquired structural connectomes simulated neural activity, the resulting functional simulations aligned with our empirical results and accurately predicted cognitive group differences. …”
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Comparing the Movement System Impairment Method and Routine Physical Therapy for Knee Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Mohammadreza Farazdaghi, Hassan Sadeghi, Marjan Alipour Haghighi, Salem M. Alshammari

“…Fifty patients with unilateral knee pain participated, with their femur, tibia, and knee alignment assessed in nine functional positions. Evaluations included the Tegner Activity Scale, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), muscle power, extensibility, and pain levels. …”
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Suprapatellar Technique for Tibia Fractures: Is the Fracture Level Important? by Sunil Yadav, Gokul Kumar, Sanket Tanpure, Chintamani Keluskar, Atul Bhavsar, Sagar Kharat

“…This study is prospective observational study primary aim to assess the healing duration, alignment, lower extremity functional score, and complications associated with suprapatellar (SP) tibial intramedullary nailing (IMN) for proximal, shaft, and distal tibial fractures. …”
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Microfluidic Exploitation of Liquid Crystal Properties of Boron Nitride Nanotubes and Enhancing Neutron Shielding with Aligned Structure by Young‐Kyeong Kim, Su‐Yeon Kim, Yongho Joo, Se Gyu Jang, Siyoung Q. Choi, Sang Seok Lee

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