Application of the piecewise constant function approximation method to modified point kinetics by Bruno Nascimento Martins, Alessandro da Cruz Gonçalves, Zelmo Rodrigues de Lima

“…Applying the PCA method approximates the reactivity function to continuous piecewise functions, and the resulting system of first-order differential equations can be solved exactly in each time partition. …”
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Impaired exocrine pancreatic function in different stages of type 1 diabetes by Giulia Martina Cavestro, Emanuele Bosi, Manuela Battaglia, Nicoletta Dozio, Rita Indirli, Gian Maria Giamporcaro, Laura Frosio, Alessandra Mandelli, Andrea Laurenzi, Andrea Mario Bolla, Angela Stabilini, Andrea Valle, Massimo Locatelli, Marina Scavini

“…Introduction Aim of this study was to investigate the pancreatic exocrine function in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) by multiple non-invasive tests.Research design and methods The study is a single-center, cross-sectional study of pancreatic exocrine function in adult patients with new-onset or long-standing T1D and healthy controls.Results Healthy controls, new-onset T1D, and long-standing T1D were similar for age at the time of the study, gender and body mass index (BMI) categories. …”
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Effect of aspHyxia at birth on kidney function of full-term newborns by ZHU Hui

“…Objective To find out the effects of aspHyxia on kidney function of full-term borns.Methods One hundred and twenty-one cases of full-term newborns with aspHyxia at birth,were divided into 2 groups:severe aspHyxia group（30 cases）,mild aspHyxia group（91 cases）.100 normal full-term neonates were selected during the same period as control group.All their serum creatinine（SCr） was measured by using sarcosine oxidase method.And the urine volume of 24 hours was counted.According to the diagnostic criteria of acute kidney injury:SCr≥60 μmol/L or urine volume<0.5 ml·kg^-1·h^-1 lasting more than 6 hours,we assessed kidney function.According to the umbilical arterial blood gas analysis,severe aspHyxia was divided into two groups:the severe aspHyxia with severe acidosis group and the severe aspHyxia without acidosis group.Then the rates of acute kidney injury were compared in pairs between mild aspHyxia group,severe aspHyxia group and normal fullterm neonates group.The rates of acute kidney injury were compared between aspHyxia group（including mild aspHyxia group and severe aspHyxia group） and normal full-term neonates group.Then the rates of acute kidney injury were compared in pairs betweenthe severe aspHyxia with severe acidosis group and the severe aspHyxia without acidosis group.Results Therates of acute kidney injury in mild aspHyxia group,severe aspHyxia group,normal full-term neonates group,the severe aspHyxia with severe acidosis group and the severe aspHyxia without acidosis group were respectively 38.5%（35/91）,80.0%（24/30）,1.0%（1/100）,100%（13/13）,64.7%（11/17）.There were significant differences of the rates of acute kidney injury between mild aspHyxia group and severe aspHyxia group（P<0.05）.The rates of acute kidney injury in mild aspHyxia group were statistically significantly higher than those in control group（P<0.05）.The rates of acute kidney injury in severe aspHyxia group were statistically significantly higher than those in control group（P<0.05）.The rates of acute kidney injury in mild aspHyxia group and severe aspHyxia group were statistically significantly higher than those in control group（P<0.05）.which indicated that the severer aspHyxia was,the severer renal injury was.The rates of acute kidney injury in the severe aspHyxia with severe acidosis group were statistically significantly higher than those in the severe aspHyxia without acidosis group（P<0.05）.Three case died,6 cases gave up treatment due to serious pathogenetic condition,poor prognosis rate was 15.3%.Conclusions Full-term neonatal aspHyxia can induce renal injury.The umbilical arterial blood gas value should be combined to determine the severity of aspHyxia.The rates of acute kidney injury is more in the severe aspHyxia with severe acidosis group.Acute renal injury should be considered and diagnosis and treated should be done as early as possible.It can decrease mortality rate.…”
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Cinical, morphological and functional comparisons in acute period of ischemic hemispheric stroke by A. A. Kuznetsov

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Protein composition and functional parameters of RBC membranes in liver and kidney transplantation by A. V. Deryugina, O. P. Abaeva, S. V. Romanov, M. V. Vedunova, E. N. Ryabova, S. A. Vasenin, N. A. Titova

“…A decrease in RBC electrophoretic mobility was detected in donors of both groups. Conclusion. Changes in RBC membrane electronegativity are associated with changes in glycophorin and Band 3 protein levels, whereas in RBC aggregation process in liver/kidney recipients, the structural and functional disorders in the interrelationships of such membrane proteins as spectrin, Band 3 protein, and glycophorin, are significant factors. …”
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Effects of respiratory muscle training on lung function in adolescents with overweight and obesity by María-Francisca Parra-vera, Yeny Concha-Cisternas, Joaquín Salazar-Méndez, Pablo Valdes-Badilla, Eduardo Guzman Muñoz

“…A quasi-experimental design was employed with 28 participants, randomly assigned to RMT or control groups. Lung function was assessed using spirometry and pymometry before and after an 8-week intervention. …”
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Hyperbranched Polyethylene Ionomers Containing Quaternary Ammonium Ions and Their Functionalization of Nanomaterials by Zhibin Ye, Jalal Rahmatinejad, Bahareh Raisi, Peishuai Dai

“…Ionomers containing a small number of ionic side groups are a unique class of polymers with some valuable properties and distinct applications. …”
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Functional diversity of soil microbiomes in forest ecosystems and the spread of ESKAPE pathogens by Lyudmyla Symochko, Olena Demyanyuk, M.N. Coelho Pinheiro

“…The article presents original research results focused on the long-term investigation of the soil microbiome in forest ecosystems, particularly examining microbial community structure, the abundance of major ecological-functional groups, and the spread of ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter species). …”
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Novel carbon fibres synthesis, plasma functionalization, and application to polymer composites by A. Khan, D. Dragatogiannis, P. Jagdale, M. Rovere, C. Rosso, A. Tagliaferro, C. Charitidis

“…The formation of functional groups like alcohols, carbonyl, and carboxylic on the surface of CF was confirmed with the aid of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Indicators of the reproductive function after endoscopic surgical treatment of uterine myomas by M. M. Vysotskiy, I. I. Kuranov, O. B. Nevzorov

“…Aim: to characterize the function of the reproductive system in women after organ-preserving surgery for uterine myoma: hysteroresectoscopic (HRS) myomectomy and laparoscopic (LS) myomectomy.Materials and methods. …”
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The metabolic and immunomodulatory functions of Bacteroides fragilis; a next-generation probiotic? by Roya Roustapoor, Elmira Abdi, Atiye Khabbaz, Armin Abdi

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Balance performance in children with borderline intellectual functioning and specific language impairment by Aivars Kaupuzs, Viesturs Larins

“…There are limited body of research on motor performance in children with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) that manifesting as cognitive and behavioural problems and specific language impairment (SLI) that is a developmental disorder involving delayed language. …”
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Thermoresponsive surface functionalization of FeRh alloy through PNIPAM grafting by Abdulkarim A. Amirov, Maxim D. Popov, Timur R. Nizamov, Elizaveta S. Permyakova, Tatiana S. Ilina, Andrei V. Turutin, Olga A. Guselnikova, Dmitry A. Kiselev, Yuri N. Parkhomenko

“…The characteristic peaks at 1690 (C=O), 2480–3000 (CH), and 3280 (N–H) observed on IR-FTIR spectra of PNIPAM/FeRh corresponded to the functional groups of PNIPAM and confirmed grafting of the polymer on the surface of FeRh substrate. …”
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Cellulose-based materials for antimicrobial water treatment: functionalization strategies and applications by Remya Radha, Tala Terro, Abdelhamid Khodja, Mohammad H. Al-Sayah

“…This review provides an in-depth examination of strategies for functionalizing cellulose with antibacterial agents, including nanoparticles, metal-organic frameworks, and cationic groups, to enhance its antimicrobial performance. …”
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RESPIRATORY FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE COMPLICATED WITH PULMONARY HYPERTENSION by N. A. Shostak, A. A. Klimenko, I. A. Novikov

“…To evaluate the changes of respiratory function in patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) complicated with pulmonary hypertension (PH) by the spirographic investigation. …”
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THE PECULIARITIES OF ORAL CAVITY ENZYME FUNCTIONING IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME by J.G. Romanova, S.V. Dizik

“… The aim of the study was to evaluate the functioning of the enzyme systems of oral cavity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. …”
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Methods for the synthesis of barium titanate as a component of functional dielectric ceramics by A. A. Kholodkova, A. V. Reznichenko, A. A. Vasin, A. V. Smirnov

“…The most important factors affecting the functional characteristics of ceramics are the purity and morphology of the powder raw materials used.…”
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Training structure of powerlifters with regard to biological rhythms and operational functional condition by T.N. Shutova, T.P. Vysotskaya

“…Purpose: to develop and experimentally confirm the structure of training cycles, training load and sports results with regard to the biological rhythms and functional condition of powerlifters. Material: the study involved qualified powerlifters (n = 40). …”
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Evolution of a Functional Head Joint in Deep-Sea Fishes (Stomiidae). by Nalani K Schnell, G David Johnson

“…Several studies suggested that stomiids engulf significantly large prey items and conjectured about the functional role of the anterior part of the vertebral column; however, there has been no precise anatomical description of this complex. …”
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Enhancing Executive Functioning: The Impact of Cognitive Rehabilitation on Cochlear-Implanted Children by Karim Gharashi, Reza Abdi

“… Background and Aim: Executive Functions (EFs) are essential for learning and self-regulation in children. …”
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