Using social-network analysis to map institutional actors’ links with vulnerable municipalities under climate change in Honduras’ dry corridor. Pathways towards improved cooperatio... by Carlos Eduardo Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Irma Ayes-Rivera, Jean-Francois Le Coq, Rafael Renteria-Ramos, Johana Marcela Castillo-Rivera

“…This research analyzes how institutional structures function and interact as a network to investigate the spatial coherence and relevance of public- and private-sector interventions related to agriculture, climate change, and food security in 153 municipalities of Honduras’ dry corridor. …”
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Effectiveness of a low FODMAP diet and aerobic exercise in reducing epigastric symptoms among individuals with functional dyspepsia- A randomized controlled trial by Davis Prabhakar, Kini R, Premkumar K

“…The Structured Assessment of Gastrointestinal symptom (SAGIS) score for assessing the gastrointestinal symptoms and the Short Form Nepean Dyspepsia Index (SF-NDI) for analyzing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) done at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks. …”
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Nesplora Ice Cream test: a normative study of a virtual reality-based executive function assessment in adults by Fidel Rebón-Ortiz, Fidel Rebón-Ortiz, Débora Areces, Miguel Saura-Carrasco, Claudia Flores, Celestino Rodríguez, Unai Díaz-Orueta, Unai Díaz-Orueta, Gema Climent, Irene Alice Chicchi Giglioli

“…These norms enable the development of timely, personalized interventions for individuals showing executive function impairments.…”
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The relationship between sarcopenia, nutritional status, physical function, and quality of life in elderly cancer patients: a path analysis by Liyi Wang, Xuejun Dai, Jiao Ai, Xiaojuan Li, Aihua Deng, Xiaomei Yang, Ying Zhang, Dujuan Tian, Lang He

“…Early detection and comprehensive interventions targeting sarcopenia, nutrition, and physical function are essential for improving patient outcomes. …”
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Effect of pilates on the physical and mental health of drug-dependent individuals — a randomized controlled trial by Feng Ji, Ensong Zhou, Peng Zhao, Xinliang Chen, Hui Wang, Jiabin Zhong, Yi Zhang, Yunhang Lu, Qing Zhang

“…Specifically, the study seeks to evaluate changes in body composition, physical fitness, blood biochemistry, and psychological outcomes following a structured Pilates intervention. Methods This study was conducted as a double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Alexithymia and self-injury functions as mediators between childhood maltreatment and nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder by Yudong Shi, Qing Zhang, Guodong Xu, Song Wang, Changhao Chen, Zhiwei Liu, Feng Geng, Jiawei Wang, Xiangfen Luo, Xiangwang Wen, Huanzhong Liu

“…These findings highlight the importance of targeting key symptom nodes, specifically difficulty identifying feelings and self-injury functions, in interventions and treatment efforts for NSSI.…”
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A Proposed Lean Six Sigma-Based Approach for Prioritizing the Impactful Improvement Areas: The Packaging Industry by Shbool Mohammad A., Al-Bazi Ammar, Yacoub Husam, Zakarneh Mohammad, Altkhaimi Moez-Alarab, Alazazmeh Anas

“…The purpose of this work is to develop a structured prioritization framework that focuses specifically on areas of improvement with the highest potential impact, effectively steering packaging manufacturing industry toward the most critical elements that mitigate failure modes causes, minimize waste, and elevate customer satisfaction. …”
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Functional Reorganization of White Matter Supporting the Transhemispheric Mechanism of Mirror Therapy After Stroke: A Multimodal MRI Study by Li Ding, Kexu Zhang, Xu Wang, Shanbao Tong, Xiaoli Guo, Jie Jia

“…In this study, thirty-three participants with stroke were recruited and randomly assigned into the MT group (n = 16) or the control group (n = 17) for a 4-week intervention. Before and after the intervention, motor recovery was evaluated using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment upper limb subscale (FMA-UL), and the white matter structure and function were investigated using DTI and resting-state fMRI, focusing on the corticospinal tract and the corpus callosum. …”
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Functional Capacity of Institutionalized Older People and Their Quality of Life, Depressive Symptoms and Feelings of Loneliness: A Cross-Sectional Study by Fátima Cano, Elisabete Alves, Lara Guedes de Pinho, César Fonseca

“…Conclusions: Public policies and interventions should include social and emotional support strategies alongside traditional medical interventions.…”
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Testicular appendix (hydatid of Morgagni) torsion in adult urological management: evaluation of treatment outcomes by I. S. Shormanov, D. N. Shedrov, D. Y. Garova, A. I. Ryzhkov

“…Evaluation of endocrine function showed no significant difference of the studied groups from the control normative indicators. …”
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Effect of Baduanjin exercise in a blended online-offline model on cognitive function and peripheral blood BDNF levels in older adults by Zhihui Zhou, Jiawei Wang, Fanhui Kong, Qianqian Zhang

“…Cognitive function and peripheral blood BDNF levels were assessed prior to and following the 12-week intervention.Results(1) After 12-week intervention, BG exhibited significant improvements in MoCA (P < 0.01), and MoCA of BG was significantly higher than CG (P < 0.05). (2) After 12-week intervention, BG exhibited significant improvements in DST-F (P < 0.05), DST-B (P < 0.05), VFT (P < 0.01), Stroop-A (P < 0.05), and Stroop-RT (P < 0.05). …”
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Functionality and occupational analysis of a 3D-printed body-powered upper-limb prosthesis prototype for children and adolescents by Vanessa Wiesner Luna, Yury Arenis Olarte Arias

“…The need for optimized prosthetic design and structured occupational therapy interventions, including prescription, training, and follow-up, is highlighted. …”
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A digital and nurse-led support intervention, first year after prostate cancer treatment: a single-arm feasibility study in a Swedish primary care setting by Nazmije Kelmendi, Ann Langius-Eklöf, Marina Taloyan, Kay Sundberg, Åsa Craftman, Marie Nilsson

“…Results The recruitment rate was 55%, yielding 11 patients with high retention as all completed the intervention. Adherence to reporting was 100%, and all functions in the app were used. …”
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Developing an Evidence- and Theory-Informed Mother-Daughter mHealth Intervention Prototype Targeting Physical Activity in Preteen Girls of Low Socioeconomic Position: Multiphase Co... by Carol Brennan, Grainne ODonoghue, Alison Keogh, Ryan E Rhodes, James Matthews

“…Annotating the Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology entities represents the intervention characteristics in a detailed and structured way that supports improved communication, replication, and implementation of interventions.…”
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Consumer-oriented review of digital diabetes prevention programs: insights from the CDC’s diabetes prevention recognition program by Benjamin Lalani, Jalene Shim, Vidhu Vadini, Yllka Valdez, Daniel Zade, Nestoras Mathioudakis

“…Only 35% of dDPPs listed in the CDC registry had functional websites, though additional websites were identified through manual searches. …”
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The relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement among intensive care unit nurses: the mediating function of organizational climate by Lating Zhang, Lin Han, Xinhui Liang, Ruhua Wang, Haiyan Fan, Yao Jia, Sitong Li, Xue Jiang

“…The aim of this study is to probe into the possible mediating function of organizational climate in this relationship. …”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial: Evaluating the Impact of Mirror Therapy on Mobility, Motor Recovery, and Functional Independence after Stroke by Brijesh Kumar, Anjana Chandran, Ranjeet Kumar Sinha

“… Background: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, impairing motor and functional capacities. Stroke rehabilitation focuses on regaining independence, yet the most effective interventions remain under study. …”
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Functional Outcome by Evaluation of DASH Score on Drop Hand Patient Treated with Jones’ Tendon Transfer: A Retrospective Study by Tito Sumarwoto, Seti Aji Hadinoto, Adhitya Indra Pradhana

“…Background: Drop hand, resulting from radial nerve injuries, causes functional and structural disabilities. Tendon transfer becomes the last option when nerve repair fails to achieve restoration. …”
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Ginseng and its functional components in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: therapeutic effects and multi-target pharmacological mechanisms by Ping Xiao, Zhaorui Ye, Xiuyan Li, Quansheng Feng, Yue Su

“…Studies have shown that ginseng and its functional components have the ability to regulate lipid metabolism disorders, inflammation, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, insulin resistance, disruption of intestinal flora structure, cell death and senescence. …”
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Changes in Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Intrinsic Brain Activity and Functional Connectivity in Upper-Limb Amputees: An fMRI Study by Bingbo Bao, Lei Duan, Haifeng Wei, Pengbo Luo, Hongyi Zhu, Tao Gao, Xiaoer Wei, Jing Li, Yuehua Li, Yimin Chai, Changqing Zhang, Xianyou Zheng

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