A robust and adaptive framework for interaction testing in quantitative traits between multiple genetic loci and exposure variables. by Julian Hecker, Dmitry Prokopenko, Matthew Moll, Sanghun Lee, Wonji Kim, Dandi Qiao, Kirsten Voorhies, Woori Kim, Stijn Vansteelandt, Brian D Hobbs, Michael H Cho, Edwin K Silverman, Sharon M Lutz, Dawn L DeMeo, Scott T Weiss, Christoph Lange

“…Here, we propose RITSS (Robust Interaction Testing using Sample Splitting), a gene-environment interaction testing framework for quantitative traits that is based on sample splitting and robust test statistics. …”
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RESTORATION AND EXPANSION OF THE FUNCTIONAL POTENTIAL OF HUMAN BODY BY MEANS OF AEROCRYOTHERMAL TRAINING by S. N. LINCHENKO, A. O. IVANOV, V. A. STEPANOV, YU. E. BARACHEVSKIY, V. G. ABUSHKEVICH, S. E. BUGAYAN, N. V. KOCHUBEYNIK, S. M. GROSHILIN

“…The purpose of the study is testing and evaluation of aerocryothermal training for the restoration and expansion of the functional potential of human body. …”
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Kidney function and cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaohua Pei, Nazia Begum Bakerally, Zhan Wang, Yun Bo, Yao Ma, Zhenzhu Yong, Sizhu Zhu, Fei Gao, Zhu Bei, Weihong Zhao

“…Background A worldwide evaluation exploring the link between a broad-spectrum kidney function and cognitive impairment (CI) prevalence, and related risk factors has yet to be conducted.Methods Studies published before November 2024 were retrieved from PubMed and Web of Science. …”
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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

“…Abstract Background There are few studies on the changes in lung function after pneumonia in children. This study aims to explore the changes in lung function in children after pneumonia and analyze the risk factors for airway disorder, especially the impact of different pathogen infection on lung function. …”
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Physical Performance Is Associated with Executive Functioning in Older African American Women by Brooke C. Schneider, Peter A. Lichtenberg

“…After controlling for global cognitive functioning (Mini Mental State Exam), physical performance was associated with executive functioning (Stroop Color/Word), but not visuospatial construction (WASI Block Design) or processing speed (Trail Making Test, Part A). …”
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A Cloud Detection System for UAV Sense and Avoid: Analysis of a Monocular Approach in Simulation and Flight Tests by Adrian Dudek, Peter Stütz

“…The investigations demonstrate the functionality of the approach, even if challenges become apparent under real flight conditions.…”
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Functional differentiation of industrial hemp rhizosphere microbiome along environmental gradients by Jiayang Li, Jiayang Li, Jiayang Li, Hong Zhang, Tuhong Wang, Tuhong Wang, Liya Peng, Kecheng Huang, Xiaoyu Tang, Wenting Li, Zhecheng Xu, Chao Li, Fengming Chen, Huajiao Qiu, Huajiao Qiu, Jianping Xu, Yi Cheng

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Process-based measures in high-stakes testing: practical implications for construct validity within military aviation selection by Joseph T. Coyne, Laura Jamison, Kaylin Strong, Ciara Sibley, Cyrus Foroughi, Sarah Melick

“…All of the lab spatial ability measures including the one used in the selection battery were highly correlated and loaded onto the same spatial ability factor. However, the high-stakes spatial subtest was not correlated with any of the lab spatial measures including the same test administered in the lab. …”
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Effect of Activator Type on Activated Carbon Characters from Teak Wood and The Bleaching Test for Waste Cooking Oil by Sriatun Sriatun, Shabrina Herawati, Icha Aisyah

“…The surface area and iodine number of activated carbons are the factors determining the adsorption ability. This study aims to determine the effect of the activator type on activated carbon characters and test the absorption ability for waste cooking oil. …”
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Phosphate Peritoneal Equilibration Test, Hypothesizing New Parameters to Classify Peritoneal Phosphate Handling Through the Peritoneal Membrane by Francesca K. Martino, Chiara Ciotti, Anna Basso, Ruggero Zanella, Lucia F. Stefanelli, Dorella Del Prete, Federico Nalesso

“…Background/Objectives: Phosphate level is a critical factor in the health of dialysis patients, as it is linked to cardiovascular risk. …”
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The Effect of Fundamental Training on General and Specific Functional Movements in Female Students by leili mahdieh, vahid zolaktaf, Mohammad taghi Karimi

“…Disability to perform functional movements is known as one of the most crucial factors of musculoskeletal injuries. …”
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Functional State of Respiratory Muscles in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by I. G. Kurpаtov, B. I. Geltser, V. N. Kotelnikov, M. F. Kinyaykin

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Network analysis of emotional symptoms and cognitive function changes in primary insomnia by Ling Xu, Wantao Ding, Hui Guo

“…The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Hamilton Anxiety Scale and Hamilton Depression Scale were used to assess clinical symptoms. T-tests, chi-square tests, Pearson correlation and network analysis were used to examine the mutual relationship between emotional symptoms and cognitive function in participants with primary insomnia.ResultsBoth immediate and delayed memory of the primary insomnia group was significantly worse than that of the healthy controls group, whereas there was no significant difference in long-term delayed recognition between the two groups. …”
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Leaf Functional Traits Diversity of Mango Wild Relatives (Mangifera spp.) by Fesy Antina, Kasrina, Vandra Kurniawan, Wiguna Rahman, Suluh Normasiwi

“…The observational data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation, One-Way ANOVA, and Post Hoc Test with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed differences in Mangifera species' leaf functional traits between subgenus and locations. …”
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Taxonomic variability and functional stability across Oregon coastal subsurface microbiomes by Hengameh H. Soufi, Robert Porch, Masha V. Korchagina, Joseph A. Abrams, Jared S. Schnider, Ben D. Carr, Mark A. Williams, Stilianos Louca

“…Abstract The factors shaping microbial communities in marine subsurface sediments remain poorly understood. …”
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Prevalence of decreased olfactory function in adults in a Brazilian population sample by Wilker Antunes Lira, Gilmar Felisberto Junior, Marco Aurélio Fornazieri, Wilma Terezinha Anselmo Lima, Ingrid Werner Picinini, Vanessa Ramos Pires Dinarte

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Thyroid function in children and adolescents after combined therapy of Hodgkin disease by R. I. Feoktistov, Y. G. Abugova, Y. Y. Dyakonova, O. V. Makarova, N. V. Myakova

“…These patients were investigated by clinical examination, thyroid ultrasound and thyroid function tests. Thyroid abnormalities were detected in 4 of 21 patients who received 20–25 Gy (1 case of autoimmune thyroiditis and 3 cases of subclinical hypothyroidism) and in 3 of 12 patients who received 30–35 Gy (2 cases of autoimmune thyroiditis and 1 case of subclinical hypothyroidism). …”
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The effects of using an active workstation on executive function in Chinese college students. by Zhanjia Zhang, Bing Zhang, Chunmei Cao, Weiyun Chen

“…This study aimed to examine the effects of active workstation use on the executive function by measuring the three components of executive function (Inhibition, Updating, and Shifting) during sitting, standing, and walking at an active workstation with different speeds. …”
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Sex differences in the association between lipids and cognitive function in older adults by Jiahao Chen, Yinming Wang, Wenyan Guo, Muyuan Jiang, Zixuan Gai, Huinan Zhang, Mulei Chen, Yifan Fan

“…Total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides (TG) were measured. Cognitive function was assessed using the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). …”
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Bioinformatics prediction of function of T-cell exhaustion related genes in ischemic stroke by Yajun Gao, Ruyu Bai, Bo Gao, Ma Li

“…Abstract Ischemic stroke (IS) is a multifactorial disease caused by the interaction of a variety of environmental and genetic factors, which can lead to severe disability and heavy social burden. …”
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