The relation of meaning to wording in Mandela’s speech of inauguration as President: A systemic functional analysis of rhetorical devices, marked syntax and appraisal by María Martínez Lirola

“… This article intends to analyse the main linguistic characteristics of one of Mandela’ speeches: the address to the nation at the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of the Republic of South Africa, Union Building, Pretoria, 10 May 1994. Having Systemic Functional Linguistics (hereafter SFL) and Critical Discourse Analysis as theoretical frameworks, this paper will explore the speech as an instance of the generalized system of meanings surrounding it by paying attention to the different rhetorical devices (parallelisms, enumerations, repetitions, and exclamations), to marked syntax, and to appraisal. …”
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Executive Functions Assessment in a Child with Autism: A Pilot Single-Case Study from a Longitudinal and Mixed Methods Approach by Marian Acero-Ferrero, Elena Escolano-Pérez

“…Conclusion: This study contributes to the scarcely explored field of executive function interventions in children with ASD, although it is necessary to consider the generalization of the results to other contexts, such as family and school, during interaction with peers.…”
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A singularly perturbed HIV model with treatment and antigenic variation by Nara Bobko, Jorge P. Zubelli

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The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio for acute allograft rejection and delayed graft function prediction in kidney transplant recipients: a meta-analysis by Ryuu Damara Parisudha, Tanaya Ghinorawa, Indrawarman Soero Hardjo

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Prognostic Implications of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure in Functional Mitral Regurgitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Vasileios Anastasiou, Andreas S. Papazoglou, Stylianos Daios, Dimitrios V. Moysidis, Eirinaios Tsiartas, Matthaios Didagelos, Kyriakos Dimitriadis, Theodoros Karamitsos, George Giannakoulas, Konstantinos Tsioufis, Antonios Ziakas, Vasileios Kamperidis

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Evaluation of anti-Mullerian hormone as parameter of ovarian function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mukhammad Nooryanto, Wulandari Wulandari

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Cardiomyopathy and kidney function in agalsidase beta‐treated female Fabry patients: a pre‐treatment vs. post‐treatment analysis by Christoph Wanner, Ulla Feldt‐Rasmussen, Ana Jovanovic, Aleš Linhart, Meng Yang, Elvira Ponce, Eva Brand, Dominique P. Germain, Derralynn A. Hughes, John L. Jefferies, Ana Maria Martins, Albina Nowak, Bojan Vujkovac, Frank Weidemann, Michael L. West, Alberto Ortiz

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Analysis of Metal Flow Behavior and Residual Stress Formation of Complex Functional Profiles under High-Speed Cold Roll-Beating by Fengkui Cui, Yongxiang Su, Kege Xie, Wang Xiaoqiang, Xiaolin Ruan, Fei Liu

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Analysis of wet and dry encounters in the Yangtze River Basin based on the Copula function family and research on the probability of floods and droughts occurrence. by Jinhang Li, Mengdie Zhao, Yuping Han

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Bioinformatics analysis of miR-2861 and miR-5011-5p that function as potential tumor suppressors in colorectal carcinogenesis by Alper Aytekin, Hikmet Kadakal, Deniz Mihcioglu, Turkan Gurer

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Analysis of the Operational Impact of the Interconnected Wind Power Plant Selac on Enhancing the Quality of Supply and Operational Functionality of the Kosovo Power System by Gazmend Pula, Kadri Kadriu, Petrit Kastrati, Qendrim J. Nika, Nuri Berisha

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Industrial-scale fractionation of fava bean, chickpea, and red lentil: A comparative analysis of composition, antinutrients, nutrition, structure, and functionality by Ruixian Han, Yan Wang, Zhanming Yang, Stuart Micklethwaite, Martin Mondor, Evi Paximada, Alan Javier Hernández-Álvarez

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The relationship between social isolation and cognitive function in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a latent profile analysis by Minghua Han, Hongxia Wu, Huize Xu, Jian Zhao, Zhongwen Chang, Qian Zhao

“…Abstract Background To explore the potential classes of social isolation in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), analyze the influencing factors of these classes, and investigate the relationship between different classes and cognitive function. Methods From April to December 2024, a convenience sampling method was used to survey older COPD patients at a tertiary hospital in Shanxi Province. …”
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The effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangqiu Li, Hongfei Zhou, Muhan Zhou, Liangliang Lou, Li Luo, Shan Ji

“…PurposeThis study aimed to assess the effect of acupoint catgut embedding therapy (ACET) on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women through a systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across international and Chinese databases [CNKI, Wanfang, Weipu, Sinomed, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science (WOS), and Scopus]. …”
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Structural-Functional Analysis of the Rural Housing Using Sustainable Development Approach (Case Study: in Eastern Roumeshkhan County, Kuhdasht township) by Ahmad Roumiani, Hamdollah Sojasi Qeidari, Kheirulensa Mansouri Mansouri

“…The purpose of the study is the dwellings’ structural and functional conformity by considering sustainable development indicators in eastern Rumeshkhan county, Lorestan province. …”
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Genome-wide identification of five fern bHLH families and functional analysis of bHLHs in lignin biosynthesis in Alsophila spinulosa by Xiong Huang, Jiangtao Fan, Cai Liu, Peiyun Wang, Hongfei Li, Gang Wang, Xiaohong Chen

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A comprehensive examination and analysis of the effectiveness and safety of finerenone for the treatment of diabetic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jianyu Chen, Jianyu Chen, Jisu Xue, Jiahui Chen, Jiahui Chen, Tingfei Xie, Tingfei Xie, Xiaolu Sui, Xiaolu Sui, Yanzi Zhang, Yanzi Zhang, Aisha Zhang, Aisha Zhang, Yunpeng Xu, Yunpeng Xu, Jihong Chen, Jihong Chen

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Modeling Analysis and Simulation Verification for Drive Tooth Stress of Rubber Track Wheel by Zihan Zhao, Xihui Mu, Fengpo Du, Jianhua Guo

“…The rubber track wheel generally transmits power by the engagement of the driving teeth of the rubber track and the driving pin of the driving wheel. …”
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Differential Item Functioning in the SF-36 Physical Functioning and Mental Health Sub-Scales: A Population-Based Investigation in the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study. by Lisa M Lix, Xiuyun Wu, Wilma Hopman, Nancy Mayo, Tolulope T Sajobi, Juxin Liu, Jerilynn C Prior, Alexandra Papaioannou, Robert G Josse, Tanveer E Towheed, K Shawn Davison, Richard Sawatzky

“…Confirmatory factor analysis defined the latent variable measurement model for the item responses and latent variable regression with demographic and health status covariates (i.e., sex, age group, body weight, self-perceived general health) produced estimates of the magnitude of DIF effects.…”
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Beyond general food craving: sex differences in food-specific craving identified using item response theory by Daiil Jun, Daiil Jun, Sean Joo, Tera L. Fazzino, Tera L. Fazzino

“…Using item response theory (IRT), a partial credit model was employed to investigate which food item was easier or more commonly craved, while holding overall food craving level constant across participants. Differential item functioning (DIF) analysis identified sex differences in craving for specific food items, with effect sizes calculated to interpret the magnitude of DIF.ResultsThe partial credit model revealed that pizza and chocolate were the easiest or most commonly craved, while gravy and cornbread were the most difficult to crave. …”
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