Second-generation long-acting injectable antipsychotics in schizophrenia: patient functioning and quality of life by Montemagni C, Frieri T, Rocca P

“…After reviewing the literature, it seems that SGA-LAIs are effective in ameliorating patient functioning and/or QOL of patients with schizophrenia, as compared with placebo. …”
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SDS stabilized CuO nanoparticles as dual functional agents for antifungal and photocatalytic applications by Iqra Ramzan, Babar Shahzad Khan, Sardar Sikandar Hayat, Sajjad Hyder, Nimra Asmat, Bismmah Shakir, Adnan Saeed, Mahwish Bashir, . Iqra, Zarrin Fatima Rizvi, Mudassir Iqbal

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Microwave ablation for small papillary thyroid carcinomas: clinical outcomes and thyroid function preservation by Lu Zhao, Xiaolin Peng, Jianning Xiong, Yanhui Zhu, Mu Song

“…Nodule size reduced significantly from an average of 174.0 ± 259.1 to 3.2 ± 11.3 mm3, with a mean volume reduction rate of 98.47 (5.82%) at the 18-month follow-up. Stable thyroid function and minimal fluctuations in hormone levels were observed in 90% of patients, demonstrating the effectiveness of MWA in preserving thyroid function. …”
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Response to Training in Emotion Recognition Function for Mild TBI/PTSD Survivors: Pilot Study by J. Kay Waid-Ebbs, Kristen Lewandowski, Yi Zhang, Samantha Graham, Janis J. Daly

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Enhancing Antimicrobial Peptide Functionality and Manufacturability Through Deep Learning-Based Sequence Design by Aysenur Soyturk Patat, Aycan Gundogdu, Ozkan Ufuk Nalbantoglu

“…Protein sequence design aims to create proteins with enhanced functionality, manufacturability compared to their natural counterparts. …”
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The Function of Large Vessels in Normal-Weight and Overweight Children With Psoriasis During Methotrexate Therapy by Nikolay N. Murashkin, Olga V. Kogevnikova, Alexander I. Materikin

“…The undertaken studies showed that methotrexate is an effective and safe agent for treating psoriasis in children aged from 3 to 18 years, has a positive effect on the function of large vessels.Nikolay N. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Physical Function and Adipomyokines According to Exercise Type in Obese Elderly Women by Chan-Yang Kim, Yong-Hyun Byun

“…PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of different types of exercise on physical function and adipomyokine levels in obese older women. …”
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Impact of prey species, host plant, and predator sex on the functional response of Orius strigicollis by Yi-Ting Hung, Cheng-Kang Tang, Yi-Ting Chung, Wei-Han Lai, Han-Yan Ding, Ali Güncan, Pavel Saska, Shu-Jen Tuan

“…O. strigicollis consistently exhibited a Type II functional response when fed on both of thrip larvae and spider mites on eggplant and runner bean. …”
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Chitosan functionalized recyclable and eco-friendly nanoadsorbent for Pb(II) adsorption from water by Veer Singh, Nidhi Singh, Sachchida Nand Rai, Vivek K. Chaturvedi, Santosh K. Singh, Ashish Kumar, Emanuel Vamanu, Vishal Mishra

“…These findings indicate that chitosan functionalized nanoparticles have a better Pb(II) removal efficiency (94.40%), making them an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative for wastewater treatment.HighlightsChitosan functionalized nanoadsorbent was synthesized through green route.Sorption mechanism explored through isotherm, kinetics, and thermodynamic models.Synthesized adsorbent showed high Pb(II) removal capacity.…”
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Marine-Derived Antioxidants for Sesame Oil: Investigating the Functional Benefits of Sargassum bovianum Extract by Mohsen Mohammadi, Tahereh Khalifeh, Najmeh Sabbaghi, Gholamhossein Mohebbi, Neda Baghban, Alireza Barmak, Amirhossein Darabi

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Assessing the impact of virtual reality on the restoration of motor function in the acute period of ischemic stroke by A. S. Lakhov, M. Yu. Starikovskiy, I. E. Poverennova, M. V. Kurov, N. P. Persteneva

“…Aim: to evaluate the effectiveness of using virtual reality to restore motor function in patients in the acute period of ischemic stroke.Material and methods. …”
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Anatomical and Functional Outcomes of Human-Amniotic Membrane Graft in Refractory Macular Hole Cases by Soefiandi Soedarman, Sandi Muslim, Waldensius Girsang, Elvioza, Referano Agustiawan, Alberthus Donni Budi Prasetya, Ichsan Fauzi Triyoga

“…This study aims to report the anatomical and functional outcomes of human amniotic membrane (hAM) graft as an intervention to repair refractory macular hole cases where wide internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling was unsuccessful. …”
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Is functional brain connectivity atypical in autism? A systematic review of EEG and MEG studies. by Christian O'Reilly, John D Lewis, Mayada Elsabbagh

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>1) To systematically review the literature on EEG/MEG functional and effective connectivity in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 2) to synthesize and critically appraise findings related with the hypothesis that ASD is characterized by long-range underconnectivity and local overconnectivity, and 3) to provide, based on the literature, an analysis of tentative factors that are likely to mediate association between ASD and atypical connectivity (e.g., development, topography, lateralization).…”
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Responses of steppe birds to habitat fragmentation: Insights from niche specialization and functional traits by Zheng Han, Xi Yang, Lishi Zhang, Piotr Tryjanowski, Frédéric Jiguet, Haitao Wang

“…The study highlights the importance of functional traits in understanding avian responses to habitat fragmentation and offers a foundation for developing effective conservation strategies to preserve biodiversity in fragmented landscapes.…”
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Immediate Tendon Transfer for Functional Reconstruction in Upper Limb Sarcoma Surgery: An Observational Study by Basanta Maharjan, Janith Singh, Dipendra Maharjan, Binayak Dhungel, Rishi Ram Poudel, Krishna Jung Sah, Prashanna Dip Karki

“…Conclusions: Immediate tendon transfer is an effective reconstructive strategy to restore function after nerve-sacrificing upper limb sarcoma surgery. …”
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Enhancing the functional characteristics of sago starch through dual chemical modification by hydroxypropylation and succinylation by Derina Paramitasari, Musa Musa, Okta Nama Putra, Sarah Elisa, Suparman Suparman, Taufik Hidayat, Yanuar Sigit Pramana

“…Despite its abundance, it is underutilized and restricted to food and packaging applications due to its limited functional characteristics. The value of native sago starch can be increased through modifications that improve its functionality, such as dual chemical modification. …”
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Human Clustering Based on Graph Embedding and Space Functions of Trajectory Stay Points on Campus by Ke Xie, Tao Wang, Pan Zhong, Zihao Zhao, Zixiang Wang

“…These methods are not effective in revealing human groups who move among spaces at different locations but with the same functions. …”
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Functional Orientation and Development Prospect of Natural Gas Power Generation in New Power System by Guanjun FU, Fuqiang ZHANG, Peng XIA, Junshu FENG, Jinfang ZHANG

“…Based on the model calculation results, the paper establishes quantitative indicators to evaluate the functional role of gas-fired electricity in new power systems and analyzes its functional role in clean electricity supply, power balance, and peak shaving balance in the future. …”
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Functionalization-Dependent Cytotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles: A Comparative Study of Chlorhexidine and Metronidazole Conjugates by Karol P. Steckiewicz, Monika Dmochowska, Elżbieta Megiel, Ewelina Barcińska, Iwona Inkielewicz-Stępniak

“…These findings highlight that the type of surface functionalization of silver nanoparticles significantly influences their physicochemical behavior and biological effects. …”
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Habitat fragmentation reduced plant functional diversity in the agro-pastoral ecotone of Inner Mongolia by Jiawei Yu, Yongzhi Yan, Guowei Wang, Qing Zhang

“…Our findings suggest that protecting patches with larger areas and gentle slopes can effectively enhance plant functional diversity and growth. …”
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