An Analysis of Spatial Variation in Human Impact on Forest Ecological Functions by Qingjun Wu, Liyong Fu, Ram P. Sharma, Yaquan Dou, Xiaodi Zhao

“…As the cornerstone of terrestrial ecosystems, forests have faced mounting challenges due to escalating human activities, jeopardizing their vital ecological functions and even their existence. It has become an important issue to explore how to promote harmonious coexistence of man and nature, or even to improve the forest ecological function (FEF) through human activities. …”
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Vascular wall structure and function in patients with CHD, AH, and their combination by V. K. Fedulov, G. N. Soboleva, A. N. Rogoza, T. V. Balakhonova, M. I. Tripoten, Yu. A. Karpov

“…To assess the changes in vascular wall structure and function among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), arterial hypertension (AH), or CHD and AH combination.Material and methods. …”
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Effect of Ultrafine Grinding on the Structural and Functional Properties of Flaxseed Protein by Yali LIANG, Ronghua GAO, Narisu QIN, Xiaolan BAO

“…To enhance the functional properties of flaxseed protein and broaden its application in food production, ultrafine-ground flaxseed was obtained using a high-energy nano-impact mill. …”
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CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear Pumps by Olga Zharkevich, Olga Reshetnikova, Tatyana Nikonova, Alexandra Berg, Andrey Berg, Darkhan Zhunuspekov, Oxana Nurzhanova

“…A comprehensive model for evaluating the functionality of a multi-gear pump has been developed. …”
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Personality functioning in bipolar 1 disorder and borderline personality disorder by Karin Feichtinger, Clarissa Laczkovics, Johanna Alexopoulos, Maria Gruber, Miriam Klauser, Karoline Parth, Antonia Wininger, Michael Ossege, Josef Baumgartner, Stephan Doering, Victor Blüml

“…Methods We empirically investigated the level of personality organization (PO), identity integration, and quality of object relations in patients suffering from BD or BPD using the Structured Interview of Personality Organization (STIPO) and the Level of Personality Functioning Scale (LPFS) in 34 BPD and 28 BD patients as well as 27 healthy control persons. …”
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Renal function and risk of dementia: a Mendelian randomization study by Haowen Huang, Yuan Ren, Jun Wang, Zhiqin Zhang, Jie Zhou, Sansi Chang, Yuelin Zhang, Jun Xue

“…This study aims to substantiate the causal relationship between kidney functionality and dementia.Methods We utilized clinical renal function metrics from the Chronic Kidney Disease Genetics (CKDGen) Consortium and diverse dementia types (Alzheimer’s disease [AD] and vascular dementia) from the FinnGen Biobank by using Mendelian randomization analysis. …”
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PECULIARITIES OF OXYGEN TRANSPORT FUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISEASES by Oleksandr H. Buriak, Yurii M. Nechytailo

“…The obtained results were analyzed statistically using parametric and nonparametric methods. Results. …”
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Structural and Functional Changes of the Heart in Young Adult Tennis Players by Hsu-Chun Huang, Wei-Ting Lin, Ruei-Shyang Liu, I-Wei Lu, Chia-Chin Chiang, Hsiang-Chun Lee

“…This cross-sectional observational study investigated undetermined cardiac remodeling and functional adaptation in young tennis players. Fourteen males with regular tennis training (at least three times a week, mean playing age 8.3 ± 3.8 years, tennis group, tennis) and 12 males without any racket sports engagement (the control group, [CTL]) underwent comprehensive cardiac measurements using real-time three-dimensional echocardiography, recording of baseline characteristics, blood tests, and estimation of VO2 max by 12-min running. …”
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Sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis according to hepatic functional reserve by Nayeli X. Ortiz-Olvera, Josue G. Junco-Enciso, Ricardo Cordova-Ramirez, Vanesa J. Gutierrez-Bailon, Segundo Moran-Villota

“…Introduction and Objectives: Computed tomography (CT) is one of the most used and validated methods for the non-invasive diagnosis of sarcopenia; its measurement is not affected by the presence of obesity or ascites. …”
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Efficacy of Kolofort in Combined Functional Gastroenterological Pathology: an Open Study by Yu. P. Uspenskiy, O. S. Mirzoev, Yu. A. Fominykh, A. A. Gnutov, S. V. Polyushkin

“…The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Kolofort administration in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD), as well as the prevalence of somatic and polymorbid psychomental disorders (distress, depression, anxiety and somatisation) in these patient groups using questionnaires “7×7” and “4DSQ”.Materials and methods. …”
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Critical Smart Functions for Smart Living Based on User Perspectives by Benjamin Botchway, Frank Ato Ghansah, David John Edwards, Ebenezer Kumi-Amoah, Joshua Amo-Larbi

“…Thus, this study aims to identify and examine the critical smart functions to achieve smart living in smart buildings based on occupants’ perceptions. …”
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Intermuscular adipose tissue and muscle function in patients on maintenance hemodialysis by R. Gulsah Dilaver, Mert Demirci, Rachelle Crescenzi, Michael Pridmore, Lale A. Ertuglu, Andrew Guide, Robert Greevy, Baback Roshanravan, T. Alp Ikizler, Jorge L. Gamboa

“…IMAT was measured via calf muscle MRI, and body composition (BMI, fat mass index), metabolic markers (hs‐CRP, TNF‐α, IL‐6, insulin resistance), and circulating cell‐free mitochondrial DNA (ccf‐mtDNA) were assessed. Muscle function was evaluated with handgrip strength. IMAT differences between groups were tested using inverse propensity weighting. …”
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Validation of functional activity index in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RAS) by V. N. Amirdjanova, O. M. Folomeeva, S. F. Erdes

“…PAS is a reliable, valid and sensitive instrument of pt functional state self assessment and can be used for dynamic evaluation of pts state and treatment efficacy in outpatient practice…”
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Changes in kidney function after adrenalectomy in patients with primary aldosteronism by Yumi Tomiie, Yatsuka Hibi, Rie Nobe, Keito Yokoi, Yusuke Koshima, Kimio Ogawa, Tsuneo Imai, Zenichi Morise

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Effect of Extraction Methods on Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Nannochloropsis Proteins by Suyan HUANG, Rong CAO, Nan LIU, Yong SUN, Deqing ZHOU, Shanshan WANG

“…The physicochemical properties and functional properties were compared and analyzed. The results showed that the extraction rate of alkali-solution and acid-precipitation was 18.70%±0.50%, which was significantly higher than that of the other two extraction methods (P<0.05). …”
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Investigation of the Functional Properties of Some Origanum Species and Their Bioactive Components by Setenay Beril TEKİN, Ender Sinan POYRAZOĞLU, Yalçın GÜÇER

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FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY OF MURINE B CELL: A ROLE OF MICROENVIRONMENT by I. N. Dyakov, I. V. Grigoriev, E. V. Sidorova, I. N. Chernyshova

“…To study influence of microenvironment upon functional activity of B cells, we used experimental models of adoptive cell transfer from CBA to congenic CBA/N mice lacking CD5+ B-1 cells, and cocultivation of CBA/N splenocytes with spleen, or peritoneal CBA cells. …”
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The association of maternal thyroid function with placental hemodynamics during pregnancy by O.S. Paienok, R.G. Protsiuk, A.V. Paienok, B.V. Zadorozhna, B.R. Hrytsyshyn, S.V. Ihnatovych

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Temporal dichotomy of neutrophil function in acute liver injury and repair by Jennifer A. Cartwright, Philippe M.D. Potey, Eilidh Livingstone, Lara Campana, Philip J. Starkey Lewis, Magdalena E.M. Oremek, Naomi N. Gachanja, Giulia Rinaldi, Rhona E. Aird, Tak Yung Man, Anuruddika J. Fernando, Joanna P. Simpson, Natalie Z.M. Homer, Nicole Barth, Melisande Addison, Candice Ashmore-Harris, Maria Elena Candela, Alastair M. Kilpatrick, Matthieu Vermeren, Calum T. Robb, David A. Dorward, Christopher D. Lucas, Stuart J. Forbes, Adriano G. Rossi

“…Therefore, future research should aim to either elucidate isolated damaging functions or harness reparative functions of neutrophils for late-stage novel therapies for APAP-ALI.…”
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The first taxonomic and functional characterization of human CAVD-associated microbiota by Lavinia Curini, Brunilda Alushi, Mary Roxana Christopher, Simone Baldi, Leandro Di Gloria, Pierluigi Stefano, Anna Laganà, Luisa Iannone, Herko Grubitzsch, Ulf Landmesser, Matteo Ramazzotti, Elena Niccolai, Alexander Lauten, Amedeo Amedei

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