High accuracy inverse design of reconfigurable metasurfaces with transmission-reflection-integrated achromatic functionalities by Jiang Xiao-Qiang, Fan Wen-Hui, Chen Xu, Zhao Lv-Rong, Qin Chong, Yan Hui, Wu Qi, Ju Pei

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A Pilot Study to Evaluate Impairment of Sexual Function with Vulvar Dermatosis – An Indian Experience by Pragya A Nair, Rutoo V Polra, Mauli M Shah, Jinal J Tandel, Shree Dhanani, Priya K Ghoghara

“…There is limited research on vulvar dermatoses (VD) affecting the sexual function, especially in the Indian population. Materials and Methods: This pilot study, spanning from September 2021 to April 2023, includes female patients within the age group of 18–65 years who were sexually active with genital dermatoses. …”
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The Farm Register in Italy: Legal Framework, Functions, and a Comparative Analysis of European Models by Tedioli Francesco

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A Trajectory Prediction Method for Reentry Glide Vehicles via Adaptive Cost Function by Yangchao He, Jiong Li, Lei Shao, Chijun Zhou, Xiangwei Bu

“…This paper proposes a trajectory prediction method via the adaptive cost function to address the difficulties in inferring the attack intention and maneuver mode, as well as the accumulation of prediction error during the trajectory prediction of reentry glide vehicles. …”
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STUDENTS’ ERRORS IN TRANSLATING MATHEMATICAL REPRESENTATIONS FROM SYMBOLIC TO GRAPHICAL FORM IN QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS by Rizqi Febriana Safitri, Abd. Qohar, Sisworo Sisworo

“…Therefore, this study aims to analyze and describe junior high school students' errors, especially in translating representations from symbolic to graphical form in quadratic function material. The method used is descriptive qualitative, involving three class IX students with different mathematical abilities as research subjects. …”
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Growing Up with Haemophilia: Quality of Life and School Functioning of a Group of Mexican Adolescents by Maricela Osorio-Guzmán, Carlos Prado-Romero, Santa Parrello

“…Haemophilia, like many other chronic rare diseases, causes limitations to daily activities, stunting the growth and impairing the quality of life as well as the psychosocial functioning and education of those affected. However, these consequences are distributed differently among those affected depending on the available contextual resources. …”
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A Single Motor Donor Nerve for Two Functional Free Flaps in Facial Reanimation by Omar Hausien, MBBChir, MA (Cantab), MRCS, Lucia Pannuto, FEBOPRAS, Kallirroi Tzafetta, FRCS(Plast)

“…Relevant clinical findings were a mask-like face, drooling, incomplete eye closure, and swallowing and speech difficulties. A 3-stage approach was utilized to achieve bilateral smile reanimation using a single donor nerve and avoid any further functional deficits. …”
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A behavioral comparison of male and female adults with high functioning autism spectrum conditions. by Meng-Chuan Lai, Michael V Lombardo, Greg Pasco, Amber N V Ruigrok, Sally J Wheelwright, Susan A Sadek, Bhismadev Chakrabarti, MRC AIMS Consortium, Simon Baron-Cohen

“…Using cognitive and behavioral measures, we investigated similarities and differences between the sexes in age- and IQ-matched adults with ASC (high-functioning autism or Asperger syndrome). Of the 83 (45 males and 38 females) participants, 62 (33 males and 29 females) met Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) cut-off criteria for autism in childhood and were included in all subsequent analyses. …”
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Effects of demographic characteristics on burnout, psychological resilience, and family functioning in parents of children with disabilities by Mehmet Salih Yildirim, Mustafa Özkan Firat, Mehmet Emin Atay, Dursun Alper Yilmaz, Gökhan Dege

“…The ongoing demands of caregiving can increase burnout, negatively affecting psychological well-being and family functionality. Psychological resilience is crucial in managing stress and maintaining family dynamics, yet the relationship between burnout, resilience, and family functionality remains underexplored. …”
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Clinical and functional features and quality of life in depressive disorders in patients undergoing pulmonary thromboendarterectomy by O. V. Kamenskaya, A. S. Klinkova, I. Yu. Loginova, S. S. Porotnikova, I. I. Volkova, V. N. Lomivorotov, A. M. Chernyavskiy

“…To conduct a comparative analysis of clinical and functional parameters and quality of life (QoL) in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), depending on the presence of a depressive disorder in long-term postoperative period.Material and methods. …”
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Effect of fixed functional appliances on pharyngeal airway dimensions in Skeletal Class II individuals – A scoping review by Gayatri Ganesh, Tulika Tripathi

“…Background: Skeletal Class II malocclusion due to a retrognathic mandible produces a backwardly positioned tongue and soft palate, emanating compromised upper airway dimensions and breathing difficulties. Aims: The present review aims to explore and concise the findings of the existing studies assessing the effects of fixed functional appliances on pharyngeal airway dimensions by advancing the mandible. …”
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Is the Hierarchy of Loss in Functional Ability Evident in Midlife? Findings from a British Birth Cohort. by Elizabeth G Wloch, Diana Kuh, Rachel Cooper

“…<h4>Background</h4>Difficulties performing a range of physical tasks of daily living have been shown to develop in older populations in a typically observed sequence, known as the hierarchy of loss. …”
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Research status of regenerative difficulties after central nervous system injury by Yunxia Fu, Xi Rui, Shumin Zhu, Chenqu Guo, Haoyang Li, Zhenhao Pan, Xuanhao Wu, Wenpeng He

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Overtraining syndrome in bodybuilding and the difficulty of searching for informative biomarkers for disadaptation diagnostics by Vadym Koval, Anatolii Tsos, Oleh Olkhovyi, Kateryna Drobot, Andrii Chernozub, Vladimir Potop

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PECULIARITIES OF EMPLOYING DISABLED PEOPLE IN ISRAEL by Galina Kozlovskaya, Natalia Borozinets

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Experiences of Using Weighted Blankets among Children with ADHD and Sleeping Difficulties by Maria Lönn, Katarina Aili, Petra Svedberg, Jens Nygren, Håkan Jarbin, Ingrid Larsson

“…A sleep intervention with weighted blankets was designed to increase current understanding of using weighted blankets to target children’s individual needs in connection with sleep and daytime functioning. Aim. To explore how children with ADHD and sleeping difficulties experience the use of weighted blankets. …”
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Research on Seismic Test and Calculation Model for Improving Factor of Composite Board with Heat Preservation Function by Shaochun Ma, Hongyuan Fang

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Sensory modulation difficulties and complex PTSD among child abuse survivors by Nitzan Avigail Kidra, Lee Gafter, Tami Bar-Shalita, Yael Lahav

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Improving measurement of functional status among older adults in primary care: A pilot study. by Rebecca T Brown, Kara Zamora, Anael Rizzo, Malena J Spar, Kathy Z Fung, Lea Santiago, Annie Campbell, Francesca M Nicosia

“…Despite its importance for clinical care and outcomes among older adults, functional status-the ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs)-is seldom routinely measured in primary care settings. …”
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Exploring the relationship between intrinsic capacity and social participation in healthy ageing: Evidence from Singapore by Grace Cheong, William Tov, Robin Wai Munn Choo, Micah Tan, Lay Khoon Lau, Wee Shiong Lim, Yew Yoong Ding, Paulin Tay Straughan

“…Objective: The World Health Organization has identified intrinsic capacity and functional ability as key constructs in enabling healthy ageing. …”
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