THE AUGMENTED REALITY FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT THE STEAM EDUCATION AT GENERAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Наталія Сороко

“…Teachers were interviewed about their attitudes and understanding of AR to support STEAM education and to identify the main augmented reality functions in conducting STEAM projects in schools. …”
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A Grover-Meets-Simon Approach to Match Vector Boolean Functions by Marco Venere, Alessandro Barenghi, Gerardo Pelosi

“…This work presents a quantum algorithm for matching <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$n$</tex-math></inline-formula>-to-<inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$n$</tex-math></inline-formula> vector Boolean functions by effectively combining the Grover-meets-Simon approach with an original and novel use of the Simon solver without the constraints imposed by its usual premises. …”
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Immobilized Plant-Based Presumptive Probiotics as Functional Ingredients for Breakfast Cereals by Chrysoula Pavlatou, Ioanna Prapa, Electra Stylianopoulou, Gregoria Mitropoulou, George Skavdis, Yiannis Kourkoutas

“…Seven wild-type lactic acid bacteria, belonging to <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> and <i>Lactococcus cremoris</i> species, were isolated from beetroots and white mushrooms and evaluated for their safety and functional profile. <i>Lc. cremoris</i> isolates were sensitive to all antibiotics tested, while <i>L. plantarum</i> strains exhibited resistance in certain antibiotics. …”
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Vitamin D Deficiency Does Not Impair Diastolic Function in Elite Athletes by Ömer Özkan, İdris Yakut, Gürhan Dönmez, Feza Korkusuz

“…These findings contribute to the understanding of cardiac adaptations in athletes and suggest that 25(OH)D may not play a crucial role in diastolic function. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of vitamin D on athletic cardiac performance.…”
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Multi-omics integration reveals functional signatures of gut microbiome in atherosclerosis by Hongbo Shi, Meitao Wu, Xiaoliang Wu, Zhuoxin Liu, Shuo Jiang, Gen Li, Yetong Yang, Yanghe Fu, Qiuping Wang, Guangde Zhang, Liang Cheng

“…Metabolite-host gene interactions were further predicted based on the synergistic effects between microbiome and host transcriptome in AS. …”
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Neuromotor functions across the lifespan: percentiles from 6 to 80 years by Tanja H. Kakebeeke, Tanja H. Kakebeeke, Jon Caflisch, Aziz Chaouch, Valentin Rousson, Flavia M. Wehrle, Flavia M. Wehrle, Flavia M. Wehrle, Oskar G. Jenni, Oskar G. Jenni, Oskar G. Jenni

“…Motor performance was converted into standard deviation scores (SDSs) at the task level and combined into the five motor components of the ZNA-2: fine motor, pure motor, balance, gross motor, and contralateral associated movements. The effect of body mass index (BMI) on motor component SDSs was also investigated.ResultsThe data showed a rapid increase in motor functions during the first years, particularly before age 10 years, followed by a leveling in performance between the ages of 20 and 40 years. …”
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Porphyromonas gingivalis hijacks mitophagy and lysosomal function to persist in endothelial cells by Cheng Zheng, Jianmin Huang, Shengming Xu, Bin Lu, Hanxin Que, Tianhao Chen, Yubo Hou, Yubo Hou, Linlin He, Linlin He, Xia Fan, Fa-Ming Chen, Yi Wang, Yi Wang, Hui Deng, Hui Deng

“…Mitophagy was detected by Western Blotting (WB), immunofluorescence, and transmission electron microscopy. Lysosomal function was assessed by acridine orange staining, lysosensor staining, and WB. …”
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Function of a novel human gene TOX promoting cell proliferation by DENG Weiwei, LI Jing, GAO Peng, HAO Dongxia, ZHANG Lu, SHI Taiping, WANG Ying

“…So, the identification and function study of human functional genes involved in regulation of cell proliferation will provide new directions for mechanism research of cell proliferation and therapy strategy of various related diseases.By searching the human RefSeq and expressed sequence tag (EST) databases in GenBank, human function gene TOX (thymocyte selection-associated high mobility group box) (NCBI RefSeq No: NM _014729) was cloned from human multi-tissue cDNA library by using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) assay. …”
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FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY OF NEUTROPHILS AND HEMOSTASIS PATTERN IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE DESTRUCTIVE PANCREATITIS by A. A. Savchenko, A. G. Borisov, D. E. Zdzitovetskiy, I. V. Kudryavtsev, A. Yu. Medvedev, I. I. Gvozdev, A. V. Moshev

“…A reduced neutrophil phagocytic activity and kinetic characteristics of primary and secondary ROS synthesis may be attributed to the effects produced by pancreatic enzymes entering blood flow which may alter functional activity of the blood neutrophils. …”
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Biological Ageing Acceleration and Functional Capacities Across the Lifespan in the INSPIRE‐T Cohort by Juan Luis Sánchez‐Sánchez, Bruno Vellas, Sophie Guyonnet, Paul Bensadoun, Jean‐Marc Lemaitre, Matias Fuentealba Valenzuela, Fabien Pillard, Yves Rolland, David Furman, Philipe deSouto Barreto

“…Multivariate linear regression was used to explore the associations of BAA (with and without interacting with chronological age or sex) with functional capacity endpoints. Results A total of 1014 individuals with available data on BAA and functional capacities were included (median age 64, IQR = 49–78, 62.82% female). …”
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Adaptive measurement of cognitive function based on multidimensional item response theory by Robert D. Gibbons, Diane S. Lauderdale, Robert S. Wilson, David A. Bennett, Tesnim Arar, David A. Gallo

“…We present results for a prototype CAT (pCAT‐COG) for assessment of global cognitive function. METHODS We sampled items across five cognitive domains central to neuropsychological testing (episodic memory [EM], semantic memory/language [SM], working memory [WM], executive function/flexible thinking, and processing speed [PS]). …”
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Cognitive functions among Saudi patients with methamphetamine and cannabis use disorder by Shrief Y. Afifi, Shrief Y. Afifi, Abdulkhaliq S. S. Alghamdi, Ahmed Sallam, Mohammed S. A. Almuqahwi, Ibrahim A. Al-sayegh, Farah M. O. Alzahrani, Amerah N. Al-Zain Al–Dain, Afrah N. Al-Zain Al-Deen, Abeer A. ALabdulhadi, Moatazbellah I. Ali, Moatazbellah I. Ali

“…On the other hand, there was statistical significance in most of the features among patients with either methamphetamine or cannabis use disorder using the same scales.ConclusionCognitive functions were affected in the studied group of Saudi patients who suffer from cannabis and methamphetamine use disorder compared to the control group, with those who were diagnosed with methamphetamine use disorder having greater effects on cognitive functions than those who were diagnosed with cannabis use disorder.…”
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TYPOLOGY AND FUNCTIONS OF READING PERFORMANCE IN CONTEMPORARY UKRAINIAN CHILDREN’S AND ADOLESCENT LITERATURE by Oleksandra A. Visych, Tetiana V. Mykhalchuk

“…In many texts for children and adolescents, the performance of reading has a therapeutic function, helping characters overcome emotional challenges and traumatic situations.…”
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Antitumor treatment and cardiohemodynamics in patients with multiple myeloma depending on renal function by B. B. Samura, M. O. Panasenko

“…Among patients with multiple myeloma and renal insufficiency systolic, diastolic, and regional systolic contractility were significantly worse in comparing with patients with normal renal function and healthy persons. Antitumor treatment of multiple myeloma has a negative effect on diastolic and regional systolic function. …”
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Evaluation value of ultrasound on gastrointestinal function in patients with acute heart failure by Ruyi Hao, Ye Zheng, Qing Zhao, Jie Chen, Ruiqi Fan, Peng Chen, Na Yin, Huai Qin

“…These findings indicate that ultrasound can effectively monitor the gastrointestinal structure and function of patients with acute heart failure, which is expected to provide help for clinical diagnosis and treatment.…”
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The outcome of complete coronary artery surgical revascularization on left ventricular function by Zaid Mohammed Abdulwahhab Al-Noori, Laith Saleh Al-Kaaby, Heba Khaled Hatem

“…Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains a cornerstone in the management of multivessel CAD.Our objective was to evaluate the effects of complete coronary artery surgical revascularization on left ventricular function in patients with ischemic heart disease.This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Iraqi Center for Cardiac Diseases, Baghdad, from July to December 2019. …”
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Quality of life and sexual function of women operated on reproductive system organs by О. S. Lashkul

“…Aim – to study the effect of planned gynecological operations on the integral characteristics of physical, psychological, emotional, social and sexual functioning of women. …”
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Prospects for the Use of Amaranth Grain in the Production of Functional and Specialized Food Products by Dana Toimbayeva, Saule Saduakhasova, Svetlana Kamanova, Amirsana Kiykbay, Sayagul Tazhina, Indira Temirova, Marat Muratkhan, Bakhyt Shaimenova, Linara Murat, Dina Khamitova, Gulnazym Ospankulova

“…Furthermore, six bioactive peptides were isolated and identified from amaranth, which, according to predictive models, demonstrate a high capacity to inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity, suggesting potential hypotensive effects. Certain amaranth peptides are considered promising functional food ingredients for the prevention and comprehensive treatment of conditions such as diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity. …”
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Changes in lung function in children after pneumonia: a multicenter study by Hejun Jiang, Jingsheng Dai, Guifang Zhou, Guijun Yang, Liwen Zhang, Shuhua Yuan, Jing Zhang, Jiande Chen, Mingyu Tang, Jilei Lin, Li Li, Yufen Wu, Yong Yin

“…Different pathogenic infections had varying effects on pulmonary function. MP (Mycoplasma pneumoniae) infection [OR (95%CI): 1.881(1.268–2.789), P = 0.001] and RhV (rhinovirus) infection [OR (95%CI): 2.402(1.027–5.621), P = 0.043] were significant risk factors for the occurrence of SAD (Small Airway Disorder) one week after discharge. …”
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LISTENING IN L2 ROMANIAN: WHY FUNCTION WORDS GO UNNOTICED by Ioana-Silvia SONEA

“… Listening in L2 Romanian: Why Function Words Go Unnoticed. Listening is a crucial but often overlooked component of second language (L2) acquisition. …”
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