Cross-sectional study of different mattresses, lumbar back muscle activity, and autonomic nervous system function by Shinichi Daikuya, Yumi Okayama

“…However, the study didn't account for mechanical effects, personal preferences, or body size. The results of this study suggest that mattresses can affect lumbar muscle activity and autonomic function. …”
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The moderating role of caring for grandchildren in the relationship between functional abilities and depression of aged parents in rural China by Haijun Hao, Ruonan Li

“…Specifically, older adults with higher functional ability who care for grandchildren experience greater reductions in depression.DiscussionThe study concludes that caregiving for grandchildren buffers the negative effects of functional abilities decline on depression, highlighting the mental health benefits of intergenerational caregiving in rural China.…”
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Potential of functional flavonoids in targeting vasospasm through modulation of oxidative stress and SPC-induced signaling pathways by Ying Zhang, Sho Maejima, Kentaro Matsuzaki, Hiroko Kishi

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Relationship between visuospatial episodic memory, processing speed and executive function: are they stable over a lifespan? by Bruna Fulgêncio Dias, Letícia Oliveira Rezende, Leandro Fernandes Malloy-Diniz, Jonas Jardim de Paula

“…We conclude that the effects of processing speed and executive function on memory are not stable across human development. …”
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Massage‐Mimicking Nanosheets Mechanically Reorganize Inter‐organelle Contacts to Restore Mitochondrial Functions in Parkinson's Disease by Tianqi Li, Liwen Huang, Chenxiao Guo, Jing Ren, Xi Chen, Yachu Ke, Zengyu Xun, Wenzhuo Hu, Yilin Qi, Heping Wang, Zhongying Gong, Xing‐Jie Liang, Xue Xue

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ADL and Cognitive Function in Chinese Elderly: Mediating Role of Social Participation and Moderating Role of Intergenerational Support by Li W, Xin D, Feng X, Li Y, Zhu W, Xu J, Yin S

“…Social participation partially mediated the relationship between ADL and cognitive function (β = − 0.202, P < 0.001), accounting for 5.74% of the total effect. …”
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The Impact of Coupling Function on Finite-Time Synchronization Dynamics of Multi-Weighted Complex Networks with Switching Topology by Bin Yang, Xin Wang, Jian-an Fang, Yuhua Xu

“…Finally, two illustrated examples are provided to verify the effectiveness of theoretical results proposed in this paper.…”
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Kalman Filtering Algorithm for Systems with Stochastic Nonlinearity Functions, Finite-Step Correlated Noises, and Missing Measurements by Yonghui He, Jibin Jiang, Hischuan Huang, Shufang Zhuo, Yanfeng Wu

“…The locally optimal filter is designed for a class of discrete-time systems subject to stochastic nonlinearity functions, finite-step correlated noises, and missing measurements. …”
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A comprehensive review on basil seeds as a source of nutrients and functional ingredients with health benefit properties by Md Azizul Hakim Shiam, Asraful Alam, Mrityunjoy Biswas, Mahfujul Alam, Md. Ashrafuzzaman Zahid, S. M. Shamiul Alam, Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Shahabuddin Ahmed

“…Basil seeds have multiple functional properties and biological activity, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-stress, cardioprotective effects etc. …”
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Cultural Ecosystem Services of historic parks in context of their functionality and spatial organisation by the example of Lublin, Lviv, and London by Piotr Kulesza, Magdalena Lubiarz, Piotr Kociuba, Lidiya Dubis, Marek Solski

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Large-scale genome-wide association studies and meta-analyses of longitudinal change in adult lung function. by Wenbo Tang, Matthew Kowgier, Daan W Loth, María Soler Artigas, Bonnie R Joubert, Emily Hodge, Sina A Gharib, Albert V Smith, Ingo Ruczinski, Vilmundur Gudnason, Rasika A Mathias, Tamara B Harris, Nadia N Hansel, Lenore J Launer, Kathleen C Barnes, Joyanna G Hansen, Eva Albrecht, Melinda C Aldrich, Michael Allerhand, R Graham Barr, Guy G Brusselle, David J Couper, Ivan Curjuric, Gail Davies, Ian J Deary, Josée Dupuis, Tove Fall, Millennia Foy, Nora Franceschini, Wei Gao, Sven Gläser, Xiangjun Gu, Dana B Hancock, Joachim Heinrich, Albert Hofman, Medea Imboden, Erik Ingelsson, Alan James, Stefan Karrasch, Beate Koch, Stephen B Kritchevsky, Ashish Kumar, Lies Lahousse, Guo Li, Lars Lind, Cecilia Lindgren, Yongmei Liu, Kurt Lohman, Thomas Lumley, Wendy L McArdle, Bernd Meibohm, Andrew P Morris, Alanna C Morrison, Bill Musk, Kari E North, Lyle J Palmer, Nicole M Probst-Hensch, Bruce M Psaty, Fernando Rivadeneira, Jerome I Rotter, Holger Schulz, Lewis J Smith, Akshay Sood, John M Starr, David P Strachan, Alexander Teumer, André G Uitterlinden, Henry Völzke, Arend Voorman, Louise V Wain, Martin T Wells, Jemma B Wilk, O Dale Williams, Susan R Heckbert, Bruno H Stricker, Stephanie J London, Myriam Fornage, Martin D Tobin, George T O'Connor, Ian P Hall, Patricia A Cassano

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We performed GWAS of the rate of change in forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) in 14 longitudinal, population-based cohort studies comprising 27,249 adults of European ancestry using linear mixed effects model and combined cohort-specific results using fixed effect meta-analysis to identify novel genetic loci associated with longitudinal change in lung function. …”
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Individual alpha frequency tACS reduces static functional connectivity across the default mode network by Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Alejandra García-Colomo, Alejandra García-Colomo, Jesús Cabrera-Álvarez, Jesús Cabrera-Álvarez, Alberto del Cerro-León, Alberto del Cerro-León, Carlos J. Gómez-Ariza, Andrés Santos, Andrés Santos, Fernando Maestú, Fernando Maestú, Fernando Maestú

“…IntroductionResearch on the influence of transcranial alternating current stimulation over alpha functional connectivity (FC) is scarce, even when it poses as a potential treatment for various diseases. …”
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STOMATA-A KEY FACTOR WITH MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE: A BRIEF OVERVIEW by Elena DELIAN

“…Besides the special importance for the physiological processes of plants, for plants own existence and good functioning, stomata also have significant effects for what the concentration of gases in the lower troposphere means and more than that, they can represent risks for vegetation or for human health. …”
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A hierarchical reinforcement learning approach for energy‐aware service function chain dynamic deployment in IoT by Shuyi Wang, Haotong Cao, Longxiang Yang

“…In this regard, a convolutional neural network‐based hierarchical reinforcement learning approach is provided to lower total energy consumption and carbon emissions in the dynamic service function chaining situations. This method can more effectively lower energy consumption and carbon emissions when compared to other hierarchical algorithms based on conventional deep neural networks and non‐hierarchical algorithms. …”
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Free Vibration Analysis of Bulkhead-Stiffened Functionally Graded Open Shell Using a Meshless Method by Songhun Kwak, Kwanghun Kim, Kyongjin Pang, Sok Kim, Pyol Kim

“…This paper focuses on the free vibration analysis of bulkhead-stiffened functionally graded open shell (FGOS) by means of the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) and the meshless strong form method. …”
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Sensory and Lipid Profile Optimization of Functional Brownies Through Cold-Pressed Nut Oil Substitution for Butter by Elena Martínez, José Emilio Pardo, Manuel Álvarez-Ortí, M. Esther Martínez-Navarro, Adrián Rabadán

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Hyodeoxycholic acid modulates gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism to enhance intestinal barrier function in piglets by Jie Chong, Jie Chong, Yongming Zhou, Zhi Li, Xiaokai Li, Jinwei Zhang, Jinwei Zhang, Haoran Cao, Jideng Ma, Liangpeng Ge, Liangpeng Ge, Hang Zhong, Hang Zhong, Jing Sun, Jing Sun

“…These findings demonstrate that HDCA exerts microbiota-dependent effects on growth performance, intestinal barrier function, and bile acid metabolism in piglets. …”
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Adsorber Charge Dominates over Hydrophobic or Fluorophilic Functionalization in Influencing Adsorption of PFCA onto Polystyrene Resins by Florian Junge, Philipp Wittwer, Thomas Sommerfeld, Lennart Gehrenkemper, Christian Zoister, Philip Nickl, Matthias Koch, Björn Meermann, Rainer Haag

“…Abstract A systematic series of industrial‐relevant polystyrene‐based anion exchange resins that are functionalized with hydro‐ or fluorocarbon chains are compared regarding their adsorption behavior toward perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCA) in respect to their charge, chain length, and type of chain. …”
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Robust H∞ filter-based functional observer design for descriptor systems: An application to cardiovascular system monitoring by Tunga Pabitra K., Jaiswal Juhi, Tomar Nutan K.

“…To address these challenges, we propose the design of a functional observer using the H∞{H}_{\infty } filter approach, capable of managing uncertainties arising from both external disturbances and variations in system parameters. …”
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Analytical Modeling of Functionally Graded Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Composite Plates under Low-Velocity Impact by Saeed Feli, Bromand Karimi, Seyed Sajad Jafari

“…In this paper, analytical and numerical modeling has investigated the behavior of Functionally Graded Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Composite (FG-CNTRC) plates under Low-Velocity Impact (LVI). …”
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