Effectiveness of school-based active breaks on classroom behavior, executive functions and physical fitness in children and adolescent: a systematic review by Tomás Reyes-Amigo, Gabriel Salinas-Gallardo, Edgardo Mendoza, Camilo Ovalle-Fernández, Jessica Ibarra-Mora, Nicolás Gómez-Álvarez, Hernaldo Carrasco-Beltrán, Jacqueline Páez-Herrera, Juan Hurtado-Almonácid, Rodrigo Yañez-Sepúlveda, Rafael Zapata-Lamana, Rafael Zapata-Lamana, Felipe Sepúlveda-Figueroa, Jorge Olivares-Arancibia, Jorge Mota

“…However, the effects of active breaks on executive functions and physical fitness are unclear. …”
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Physical and functional effects after an Immersive Virtual Reality based exercise program: experience in a Spanish Association of Parkinson's patients by Pablo Campo-Prieto, Diego Santos-García, José María Cancela-Carral, Gustavo Rodríguez-Fuentes

“…Objective: To explore the feasibility of an IVR-based exercise program and its effect on physical and functional abilities and quality of life in a population with PD. …”
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Effects of Cd exposure on peripheral blood cell population and functional changes in innate immunity of the African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) by Edward S. Mayila, Alexanda Mzula, Cyrus Rumisha, Marc Kochzius

“…With such Cd concentrations, Cd accumulated in tissues with notable effects on blood tissue and cell functioning. The white blood cell control results were stable within a narrow range (28.8 to 32.0) × 103 cells /µl, while treatment results progressively decreased. …”
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Insights into the effects of apelin-13 on renal function and NHE3 activity following ischemia/reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury by Guilherme Lopes-Gonçalves, Juliana Martins Costa-Pessoa, Mariana Charleaux de Ponte, Heitor Macedo Braz, Maria Oliveira-Souza

“…Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the effects of exogenous administration of apelin-13 in the renal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) model, with particular focus on renal function, injury markers, and tubular proliferation.MethodsMale C57BL/6 mice were initially treated with a vehicle or high dose of apelin-13 (200 μg/kg/day) and subjected to kidney bilateral ischemia procedure for 30 min or a sham surgery. …”
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Effect of Preadolescents’ Obesity on Inhibitory Control During Stop-Signal Task: A Functional EEG Network Study by Yuqin Li, Qian Yang, Yuxin Liu, Yutong Zheng, Jianfu Li, Chunli Chen, Baodan Chen, Dezhong Yao, Liang Yu, Peng Xu, Fali Li, Yi Liang

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Effects of ankle joint mobilization with strength training versus conventional exercises on pain and physical function among patients with knee osteoarthritis by Balamurugan Narasimhan, R. Durgadevi, R. Parthasarathy, K. H. Leka, P. Lakshmiprabaa

“…This study aimed to determine the combined effects of ankle joint mobilization and strength training on pain and physical function in patients with KOA. …”
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The Effect of the Functions of the Knowledge Management Maturity Triple Model on the Acquisition of Competitive Advantage Capabilities (Case Study: National Petrochemical Company) by Sayyed Mohammad Reza Davoodi, Mojgan Gharibi Marzankola, Mohammadreza Hamidizadeh, Valiullah Ali Mohammadi

“…Purpose: This study is conducted to investigate the effect of the functions of the knowledge management maturity triple model (Infosys model, general model, and KPMG model) on gaining competitive advantage capabilities in the National Petrochemical Company.Methodology: The present study contains 6 hypotheses (quantitative) and one question (qualitative). …”
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Effects of Different Traditional Chinese Mind–Body Exercises on Learning Abilities, Executive Functions, and Brain Connectivity in Children with Learning Difficulties by Xiaoyan Wang, Haojie Li

“…This study examines the effects of three traditional Chinese mind–body exercises—Tai Chi (TC), Baduanjin (BD), and Health Qigong Yijinjing (YJJ)—on learning abilities, executive functions, and prefrontal brain connectivity in children with learning difficulties. …”
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The Effects of Low Concentrations and Long-Term Contamination by Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate on the Structure and Function of Bacterial Communities in the Lake–Terrestrial Ecotone by Lingquan Zeng, Qi Zhu, Chunhua Li, Chun Ye

“…To investigate the effects of long-term discharge of sewage containing low concentrations of SDS on microorganisms in the lake–terrestrial ecotone, alterations in bacterial community structure, functional genes, and biomass were examined using a simulated continuous pollutant input. …”
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The Effect of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) on Erectile Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Xiang Chen, ZhiRui Zhou, XiaoChun Qiu, Bin Wang, JiCan Dai

“…The odds ratio of ED and the mean difference of five-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) score were pooled using a random effects model. …”
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Depression severity and chronic disease risk: interactive effects on cognitive function and life satisfaction in Chinese middle-aged and older adults by Bowen Li, Siyu Guan, Chuan Huang, Chen Li, Yiran Du, Chunxiao Wan

“…This study aims to investigate the dose-response relationship between depression severity and risks of heart disease, stroke, and other mental disorders, and to examine the interactive effects of depression and chronic conditions (hypertension and diabetes) on cognitive function, life satisfaction, and episodic memory among Chinese adults aged 45 and above.MethodsUsing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), 13,930 participants aged 45 and above were analyzed across five waves from 2011 to 2020. …”
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A randomized controlled trial to compare the effect of oxycodone and sufentanil on postoperative analgesia and immune function for laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer by Chunmei Lin, Zhiqiao Xu, XinLiang, Hong Wei, Xiaoping Wang

“…Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of oxycodone and sufentanil on postoperative analgesia and immune function in patients with laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer (CRC), as well as the serum level of inflammatory cytokine. …”
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Effects of energy density of diets and dietary Pediococcus acidilactici supplementation on productive performance, egg quality, and intestinal function in laying hens by Airong Dong, Xuemei Ding, Jianping Wang, Qiufeng Zeng, Shiping Bai, Yue Xuan, Shanshan Li, Sharina Qi, Xiaojuan Bi, Chao He, Keying Zhang

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-4622 MA 18/5 M (PA) into diets with two energy levels on the production performance and intestinal function of Lohmann pink laying hens from 49 to 65 weeks of age. …”
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Correction: Effects of trehalose on bone healing, physical function, and pain in patients with pertrochanteric fractures: a randomized controlled trial protocol by Reza Zandi, Hosna Omidi Razani, Amir Mehrvar, Mohammad-Reza Jowshan, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Bahar Nikooyeh, Hoda Zahedi, Shahin Talebi

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Effectiveness of Protein-enriched oral nutritional supplements on muscle function in middle-aged and elderly women: A randomized controlled trial by Minji Kang, Hyunkyung Rho, Minhui Kim, Miji Lee, Yunsook Lim, Jinmann Chon, Hyunjung Lim

“…Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of protein-enriched oral nutritional supplementation (ONS) consumption for 12 weeks on muscle mass, muscular strength, and function in middle-aged and elderly women. …”
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The Effects of Recombinant pBD2 on the Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Immune Function, Intestinal Barrier, and Microbiota of Weaned Piglets by Zhanwei Teng, Qing Meng, Mengting Ren, Bingke Lv, Liping Yuan, Ningning Zhang, Qinghua Wang, Kun Zhang, Chunli Li

“…In this study, a total of 15 piglets were used to investigate the effects of supplementing diets with 2.5 mg/kg (LP group) and 5 mg/kg (HP group) of pBD2 to weaned piglets. …”
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The effects of copper-loaded montmorillonite on intestinal morphology, microbiota, barrier function, antioxidant capacity, and gut-related gene expression in broilers by Xinru Hu, Yiwen Rao, Peiqianng Yuan, Xingyong Chen, Cheng Zhang

“…Mechanistically, the beneficial effects of Cu-MMT on antioxidant capacity were primarily mediated through the activation of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 signaling pathway. …”
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Effects of gender affirming hormone therapy with testosterone on renal function of assigned female at birth transgender people: a meta-analysis by Daniele Tienforti, Daniele Tienforti, Luca Spagnolo, Luca Piscitani, Camilla Tonni, Vittoria Donatelli, Vittoria Donatelli, Giuliana Cordeschi, Marco Giorgio Baroni, Arcangelo Barbonetti

“…ObjectiveThe impact of testosterone-based gender affirming hormone therapy (T-GAHT) on kidney function in transgender individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB) remains a matter of clinical uncertainty and debate. …”
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The Effect of Eight Weeks of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Training on Functional Movement Screening and Postural Control in Athletes with Lower Crossed Syndrome by Mohammad Rahimi, Farangis Sadat Chavoshi, Farhad Rajabi

“…Postural control and functional movements were assessed using the Y-balance test and Functional Movement Screening (FMS) before and after the intervention. …”
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Effects of exercise modalities on physical function and quality of life in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis by Jiang‐Ying Li, Lu Chen, Qiu‐Chen Wang, Jian Zhu, Zhen‐Qing Ren, Li‐Chun Wang

“…Abstract Aims This study aimed to evaluate the effects of various exercise modalities on physical function and quality of life in individuals with heart failure and to identify the most effective approaches. …”
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