Adverse childhood experiences impair cognitive function via social isolation and functional limitations in Chinese middle-aged and older adults by Yan Zhu, Haojie Yin, Xianli Zhong, Li Wang, Xiaobin Tang, Qin Zhang, Ping Jia

“…Mplus 8.0 software was used to construct a structural equation model with ACEs as the independent variable, cognitive function as the dependent variable, and social isolation and functional limitations as mediating variables. …”
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Effect of Multi-Joint Functional Electrical Stimulation Combined with Conventional Rehabilitation Therapy on Lower Limb Motor Function of Patients with Stroke by LIU Jiapeng, WANG Weining, XU Dongyan, WANG Nianhong, WU Yi

“…Before treatment, two and four weeks after treatment, Fugl-Meyer assessment lower extremity (FMA-LE) was used to assess lower limb motor function; the JiBuEn three-dimensional gait analysis system was used to assess the walking speed, stride length, double support phase (the stage of the gait cycle in which both feet landed simultaneously), and average knee flexion and extension angles (the average of the maximum knee flexion and extension angles); the modified Barthel index (MBI) was used to assess the activities of daily living.Results(1) FMA-LE and MBI scores: compared with that before treatment, the FMA-LE and MBI scores of both groups increased significantly after two and four weeks of treatment, with statistically significant differences (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Functional avidity of anti-B7H3 CAR-T constructs predicts antigen density thresholds for triggering effector function by Marta Barisa, Henrike P. Muller, Elisa Zappa, Rivani Shah, Juliane L. Buhl, Benjamin Draper, Courtney Himsworth, Chantelle Bowers, Sophie Munnings-Tomes, Marilena Nicolaidou, Sonia Morlando, Kathleen Birley, Clara Leboreiro-Babe, Alice Vitali, Laura Privitera, Kyle O’Sullivan, Ailsa Greppi, Magdalena Buschhaus, Mario Barrera Román, Sam de Blank, Femke van den Ham, Brenna R. van ‘t Veld, Gabrielle Ferry, Jonathan Fisher, Debarati Shome, Reza Nadafi, Israrul H. Ansari, Rogier Reijmers, Stefano Giuliani, Paul Sondel, Laura K. Donovan, Louis Chesler, Jan Molenaar, Jarno Drost, Anne C. Rios, Kerry Chester, Judith Wienke, John Anderson

“…Next, BEHAV3D video microscopy is used to assess CAR-T cell interaction with tumor cells at single cell resolution. …”
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Observation of Brain Functional Connectivity and Activation Characteristics in Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Based on Functional Near-Infrared Spectros... by WANG Jing, LIU Yun, HUANG Haoyu, WU Jinting, ZOU Zhuo, CHEN Yingjuan, WEI Xianzhao, SU Hang

“…ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics of functional connectivity in the prefrontal cortex of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at rest and the level of brain functional activation during the Go/No-go task using functional near and infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).MethodsTwenty-one children with ADHD who visited Kunming Children's Hospital from January 2022 to August 2023 were selected as the study subjects, namely the ADHD group. …”
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Baduanjin exercise improves functional capacity and cardiovascular function in older adults with cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xingyu Hu, Yiran Li, Haiyun Jiang, Zhihao Luo, Zengqing, Zengqing, Jihua Zou, Jihua Zou, Xiaoyan Zheng

“…BackgroundBased on clinical observations and expert recommendations, Baduanjin exercise has demonstrated a positive impact on maintaining and enhancing cardiovascular function. Despite clinical observations of Baduanjin's cardiovascular benefits, systematic evidence for older adults remains limited. …”
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Comparative study of brain functional imaging of brain in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease based on functional near infrared spectroscopy by Zhen Yang, Li Liu, Tao You, Lingling Wang, Fang Yi, Yu Jiang, Ying Zhou

“…Abstract Objective Based on the near-infrared functional brain imaging system, this research studied the hemoglobin concentration signal in resting state and task state. …”
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The impact of functional training based on clinical nursing pathways informed by evidence-based theory on functional recovery in patients with cerebral hemorrhage by Haijuan Liang, Ping Yuan, Tong Xu, Chao Jin, Cuiling Ji

“…Functional recovery was evaluated using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). …”
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The Effect of Six Weeks of Neuromuscular Training on Joint Position Sense and Lower Extremity Function in Male Athletes with Functional Ankle Instability by Hadi Samadi, Reza Rajabi, Mohammad Karimizadeh Ardakani

“…Lower extremity function was measured using Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) and FAAM Sport and joint position sense was measured by Ankle Proprioception Goniometer. …”
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Introducing a functional framework for integrating the empirical evidence about higher education institutions’ functions and capabilities: A literature review by Dorys Y. Rodríguez-Castro, Juan Aparicio

“…Purpose: The paper introduces a functional framework that synthesizes the functions and capabilities that currently guide the empirical evaluations identified in the literature. …”
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Association between near functional visual acuity and physical function in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study by Tomoki Manabe, Yuko Oguma, Kento Tabira, Miki Sugimoto, Kazuno Negishi, Kaori Yagasaki

“…Methods This cross-sectional study was based on the data of 86 community-dwelling older adults (average age ± standard deviation, 75.7 ± 5.5 years; 34 men) who participated in the October 2020–May 2022 baseline survey. Visual function was assessed based on the measurement of binocular near functional visual acuity (NFVA) using the Smart Vision Check application. …”
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Alterations in brain function in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study by Kaiyue Han, Kaiyue Han, Linghui Dong, Linghui Dong, Xingxing Liao, Xingxing Liao, Xingxing Liao, Junzi Long, Junzi Long, Junzi Long, Jiarou Chen, Jiarou Chen, Haitao Lu, Haitao Lu, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang

“…Additionally, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores of PSCI patients were collected, and Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between functional indicators and cognitive performance in PSCI patients.ResultsfALFF analysis revealed that the PSCI group had decreased zfALFF values in the left caudate, right inferior temporal gyrus (ITG), anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), left putamen, and left superior temporal gyrus. …”
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Effects of acute sleep deprivation on the brain function of individuals with migraine: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study by Shuqing Wang, Longteng Ma, Song Wang, Caohui Duan, Xinyu Wang, Xiangbing Bian, Deqi Zhai, Yin Sun, Siyuan Xie, Shuhua Zhang, Yingyuan Liu, Xiaoxue Lin, Ruobing Wang, Xiu Liu, Shengyuan Yu, Xin Lou, Zhao Dong

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of acute sleep deprivation (ASD) on brain function in individuals with migraine without aura (MWoA) via functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). …”
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Precision RNAi using synthetic shRNAmir target sites by Thomas Hoffmann, Alexandra Hörmann, Maja Corcokovic, Jakub Zmajkovic, Matthias Hinterndorfer, Jasko Salkanovic, Fiona Spreitzer, Anna Köferle, Katrin Gitschtaler, Alexandra Popa, Sarah Oberndorfer, Florian Andersch, Markus Schaefer, Michaela Fellner, Nicole Budano, Jan G Ruppert, Paolo Chetta, Melanie Wurm, Johannes Zuber, Ralph A Neumüller

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Exploring Teachers' Perceptions of GeoGebra's Usefulness for Learning Limits and Continuity: A Gender Perspective by Jean Pierre Alpha Munyaruhengeri, Odette Umugiraneza, Jean Baptiste Ndagijimana, Theoneste Hakizimana

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The use of cosmetic freeze-dried kelp as a food fortifier (analytical review) by A. V. Burminsky, V. N. Orobinskaya, I. N. Pushmina, T. N. Lavrova, S. A. Emelyanov

“…The development of a personalized nutrition system encourages the creation of innovative food products and the definition of innovative and functional raw materials. The actual value of fortified foods is difficult to overestimate in many food industries, such as gerontology, therapeutic and preventive nutrition, nutrition of athletes, astronauts, and so on. …”
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Ecological portraits: Mapping functional spectra and space characteristics of birds in China by Fei Duan, Ming Gao, Shuyi Zhu, Xiaoli Shen, Sheng Li

“…As one of the world’s 17 mega-diversity countries China harbors a highly diverse avian fauna. Using China’s 1445 bird species, we constructed a comprehensive dataset of their functional traits, encompassing morphological feature, dietary composition, fecundity and space utilization. …”
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Decoding urbanization trade-offs in Shenzhen, China: a PLUS-InVEST-PLES framework for balancing carbon dynamics, ecological functionality, and land use intensification by Yu Li, Ruifan Li, Hongbing Yu, Hongbing Yu, Han Yu, Han Yu

“…Urbanization in coastal megacities leads to trade-offs between development and ecology, degrading carbon sinks and disrupting spatial-functional balance. Current models often fail to integrate land use, carbon dynamics, and ecological zoning. …”
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Endothelial Function Assessed by Automatic Measurement of Enclosed Zone Flow‐Mediated Vasodilation Using an Oscillometric Method Is an Independent Predictor of Cardiovascular Events by Haruka Morimoto, Masato Kajikawa, Nozomu Oda, Naomi Idei, Harutoyo Hirano, Eisuke Hida, Tatsuya Maruhashi, Yumiko Iwamoto, Shinji Kishimoto, Shogo Matsui, Yoshiki Aibara, Takayuki Hidaka, Yasuki Kihara, Kazuaki Chayama, Chikara Goto, Kensuke Noma, Ayumu Nakashima, Teiji Ukawa, Toshio Tsuji, Yukihito Higashi

“…Conclusions These findings suggest that endothelial function assessed by ezFMD may be useful as a surrogate marker of future cardiovascular events. …”
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USING A MONOTONE SEQUENCE OF FUNCTIONS TO DETERMINE THE SHORTEST ARC LENGTH OF CIRCLES CONNECTED ANY TWO POINTS ON SPHERE by Muhammad Kabil Djafar, La Ode Safiuddin, Lilis Laome, Norma Muhtar, Herdi Budiman, Edi Cahyono, La. Gubu, Alfian Alfian, Indra Alamsyah, Askar Kohalsum

“…On a sphere, there are infinitely many circles that connect any two points. Using a monotone sequence of functions, we can show that the shortest arc length of circle that connect any two points on sphere is the circle with its center at the origin.…”
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Impact of Slow Deep Breathing Exercises using Incentive Spirometry on Functional Capacity among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by Zahra Abdulmunem Ahmed, Hussam Abbas Dawood

“…Conclusion Using an innovative spirometer, the study demonstrated the impact of various deep breaths on the functional capacity of patients with CAD. …”
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