Enhancing Executive Functioning: The Impact of Cognitive Rehabilitation on Cochlear-Implanted Children by Karim Gharashi, Reza Abdi

“…These findings underscore the effectiveness of CR in enhancing executive functioning in children with CI. …”
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Paradoxical association of C-reactive protein with endothelial function in rheumatoid arthritis. by Michael V Holmes, Benyu Jiang, Karen McNeill, Melinda Wong, Stephen P Oakley, Bruce Kirkham, Phil J Chowienczyk

“…We examined the association of CRP with EDNO-dependent vasomotor function and subclinical measures of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis in patients with raised CRP resulting from rheumatoid arthritis (RA).…”
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Phytoplankton adaptation to steady or changing environments affects marine ecosystem functioning by I. Hochfeld, J. Hinners

“…We found that phytoplankton adaptation can notably change simulated ecosystem dynamics, with the effect depending on environmental conditions. In a steady environment, adaptation allows for a more efficient use of resources, which enhances primary production and related ecosystem functions. …”
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Low-threshold dual-polarization electro-optic nonlinear activation functions by Tao Jin, Jian Lin, Pengjun Wang, Qiang Fu, Yuhan Sun, Yi Zou, Shixun Dai, Weiwei Chen, Jun Li, Tingge Dai, Jianyi Yang

“…When a fixed proportion of the input optical signal is transformed into the electrical signal and the remaining input optical signal is modulated by using the thermo-optic effect, the rectified linear unit activation function with a low-threshold power of 0.2 mW for transverse-electric polarization and the Gaussian activation function with a low-threshold power of 0.1 mW for transverse-magnetic polarization can be measured separately. …”
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Microcirculatory function in patients with arterial hypertension, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus by A. P. Vasilyev, N. N. Streltsova, M. A. Sekisova, T. E. Savchuk

“…To assess microcirculatory (MC) function in patients with arterial hypertension (AH), AH and metabolic syndrome (MS), AH, MS and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2).Material and methods. …”
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Does Ramadan Fasting Adversely Affect Cognitive Function in Young Females? by Mahboubeh Ghayour Najafabadi, Laya Rahbar Nikoukar, Amir Memari, Hamed Ekhtiari, Sara Beygi

“…We examined the effects of Ramadan fasting on cognitive function in 17 female athletes. …”
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Dietary microbes and functional dyspepsia: modulating the gut microecology for therapeutic benefit by Qi Huang, Fei You, Fengxia Liang, Chaoyang Ma

“…The pathogenesis of functional dyspepsia (FD) is closely associated with intestinal microecological alterations. …”
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Improving forest ecosystem functions by optimizing tree species spatial arrangement by Rémy Beugnon, Georg Albert, Georg Hähn, Wentao Yu, Sylvia Haider, Stephan Hättenschwiler, Andréa Davrinche, Benjamin Rosenbaum, Benoit Gauzens, Nico Eisenhauer

“…Here, using field measurements from the subtropical BEF-China experiment, we simulate tree growth, leaf litterfall, and decomposition, as a function of various spatial arrangements of tree species, from clusters of species to random distributions. …”
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A Simple Narrative Review of Progress on the Processing and Utilization of Functional Rice by Ziying Yi, Dagang Chen, Xinqiao Zhou, Jie Guo, Ke Chen, Chanjuan Ye, Chuanguang Liu, Juan Liu

“…The impact of various processing techniques on the retention of nutritional components in functional rice was also discussed. This study found that functional rice exhibits great potential in terms of nutritional value, health effects, and market demand. …”
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Influence of Space Weather on the Reliability of the Transport System Functioning at High Latitudes by Pilipenko Vyacheslav, Chernikov A. A., Soloviev Anatoly, Yagova Nadezda, Sakharov Yaroslav, Kudin Dmitriy Vladimirovich, Kostarev Danila, Kozyreva Olga, Vorobev A., Belov Anatoliy

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Comparison of Pulmonary Functions in Petrol Pump Workers and Residents of Oil Refinery by Satyanath Reddy Kodidala, Ali Mohamad Ahanger, Asha Gandhi

“…Similarly, residents living around the oil refinery are exposed to pollutants, which may have deleterious effects on pulmonary health. Objectives: The study aimed to assess pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in residents living near an oil refinery and PPWs and compared with the control group. …”
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Mulberry Leaf Protein: Extraction Technologies, Functional Attributes and Food Applications by Rongxiang Xue, Lichao Chen, Chao Sun, Abrar Muhammad, Yongqi Shao

“…Thirdly, mulberry leaf protein boasts excellent nutritional value and outstanding functional properties, along with multiple biological activities, including antioxidant effects, aging delay, and blood-pressure-lowering activity. …”
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Water relations of chives in function of salinity and circulation frequency of nutrient solutions by Fernando J. da Silva Júnior, José A. Santos Júnior, Manassés M. da Silva, Ênio F. de F. e Silva, Edivan R. de Souza

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The Link Between Physical Function, β-Amyloid, and Cognitive Aging in Women by Raquel Pedrero-Chamizo, Cassandra Szoeke

“…This study aimed to examine associations between functional capacity (FC), brain β-amyloid (Aβ) burden, and longitudinal cognitive performance. …”
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Application of Genetic Algorithm to Estimation of Function Parameters in Lightning Currents Approximations by V. Javor, K. Lundengård, M. Rančić, S. Silvestrov

“…Genetic algorithm (GA) is applied for the estimation of two-peaked analytically extended function (2P-AEF) parameters in this paper. 2P-AEF is used for approximation of measured and typical lightning discharge currents. …”
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Functional polymeric materials for hard water treatment a comprehensive review by Olivia Hernández-Cruz, Gerardo Enrique Córdova-Pérez, Jorge Raúl Cerna Cortez

“…For example, functionalized polyamides and polysulfone membranes have achieved over 95% removal efficiency for Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions, while hydrogels and bio-based polymers show high regeneration capacity and reduced fouling. …”
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Automatic Receiver Function Picking Using Fuzzy C‐Means Clustering by Neng Xiong, Fenglin Niu, Hongrui Qiu, Yuyan Liu, Wenpei Miao

“…Abstract Computing receiver function (RF) from teleseismic records can be affected by noise present in the seismic waveforms, and therefore, visual inspection is still preferred for quality control purposes. …”
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Functional properties of the dietary fibers and their using in the manufacturing technology of fish products by T. N. Pivnenko

“…Consuming of fish products contributes both to the enrichment of raw materials with functional ingredients, as well as to the increasing in the efficiency of processing of raw materials, including underestimated and underutilized aquatic biological resources. …”
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Construction organoid model of ovarian endometriosis and the function of estrogen and progesterone in the model by Ruiqi Zhang, Yu’e Yang, Ruyue Li, Yuan Ma, Shaohan Ma, Xiuxin Chen, Bowei Li, Bei Li, XinYi Qi, Chunfang Ha

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An Analysis of Differential Bundle Functioning in Multidimensional Tests Using the SIBTEST Procedure by Hülya Kelecioğlu, Didem Özdoğan

“…This study aims to analyze the differential bundle functioning in multi-dimensional tests with a specific purpose to detect this effect through differentiating the location of the item with DIF in the test, the correlation between the dimensions, the sample size, and the ratio of reference to focal group size. …”
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