Imu-based kinematic analysis to enhance upper limb motor function assessment in neuromuscular diseases by Alessandra Favata, Roger Gallart-Agut, Luc van Noort, Jesica Exposito-Escudero, Julita Medina-Cantillo, Carme Torras, Daniel Natera-de Benito, Josep M. Font-Llagunes, Rosa Pàmies-Vilà

“…In this context, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) have gained popularity, offering the possibility to quantitatively and objectively analyze motor function of patients to support clinicians’ assessments. …”
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Functional bio-dyeing of natural fabrics using purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) and natural mordants by Rong Yang, Yulong Zheng, Angkhana Inta, Jianqin Li, Lixin Yang

“…In this study, we systematically evaluated both the functional attributes and color performance of gromwell-dyed natural fabrics using natural mordants. …”
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Effects of Pathological Characteristics on Functional Scores and Surgical Satisfaction in Patients after Hallux Valgus Surgery by Guohua Jiang, Qi Zhou, Tianjing Zhao, Yijun Liu, Canjun Zeng

“…Objective Few studies have explored the relationship between the pathological characteristics of hallux valgus and surgical outcomes. …”
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Efficacy of Action Observation Therapy on Cognitive Function in Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Xuewei Guan, Meijuan Lan, Leiwen Tang, Hongyan Yang, Yuanyuan Chen, Lan Ge, Yumei Zhong

“…All the included articles were rated as having B‐level quality. Meta‐analysis showed that AOT significantly improved cognitive function in stroke. …”
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The effect of fall-proof training on functional capacities, working memory and Muscle strength of the elderly with stroke by Farahnaz Ayatizadeh Tafti, Saeed Abedinzadeh Masuleh, Mohammad Reza Sadeghian Shahi, Hamidreza Maleki nezhad

“…Conclusion: The results showed that fall-proof exercises have led to an increase in working memory, functional index and muscle strength in the elderly with stroke. …”
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Spectral wavelength range influences the performance of chemometric models estimating various foliar functional traits by Minjee Park, Lorenzo Cotrozzi, Geoffrey M. Williams, Matthew D. Ginzel, Michael V. Mickelbart, Douglass F. Jacobs, John J. Couture

“…An emergent outcome of this work is that the approach can be used to (1) identify the important spectral features of traits that currently lack known absorption features or have multiple or weak absorption features, (2) expand the current suite of plant functional traits that can be estimated using spectroscopy and (3) ultimately advance the integration of a spectral biology approach in ecological research.…”
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Arterial stiffness and endothelial function in the long-term period after a coronavirus disease 2019 by S. A. Bondar, O. P. Rotar, E. V. Moguchaya, M. А. Boyarinova, E. P. Kolesova, E. Yu. Vasilyeva, A. A. Mikhailova, T. L. Karonova, A. O. Konradi

“…To assess endothelial function and arterial stiffness over time in patients after hospitalization with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and compare them with a control group.Material and methods. …”
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Patterns of Change in Functional Connectivity and Motor Performance Are Different in Youth Recently Recovered from Concussion by Nishta R. Amin, Mary Beth Nebel, Hsuan-Wei Chen, Tyler A. Busch, Elizabeth D. Rosenthal, Stewart Mostofsky, Stacy J. Suskauer, Adrian Svingos

“…Adolescents who have sustained a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are prone to repeat injuries which may be related to subtle motor deficits persisting after clinical recovery. …”
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Characterising grey-white matter relationships in recent-onset psychosis and its association with cognitive function by Yoshito Saito, Christos Pantelis, Vanessa Cropley, Liliana Laskaris, Cassandra M.J. Wannan, Warda T. Syeda

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Gallium oxide–metal interfaces: insights from density functional theory and photodetection performance evaluation by Hong Hai Nguyen, Minh Do Dang, Le Manh An Nguyen, Mai Khanh Pham, Si-Young Bae, Minh-Tan Ha

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Gross-Motor Coordination and Executive Functions Development in Soccer and Artistic Gymnastics Preadolescent Female Athletes by Fioretta Silvestri, Matteo Campanella, Lorenzo Marcelli, Dafne Ferrari, Maria Chiara Gallotta, Faten Hamdi, Maicon Rodrigues Albuquerque, Maurizio Bertollo, Davide Curzi

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The characteristics of open- and closed-skill sports can have a significant impact on the development of both motor and cognitive functions during late childhood and early adolescence. …”
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Diffusion MRI-based analysis of functional alterations of the glymphatic system in children with non-lesional epilepsy by Bixia Wu, Gengbiao Zhang, Yanting Wang, Hongyi Zheng, Hui Tan, Wenbin Zheng

“…Conclusion: Children with NLE have reduced glymphatic system function, and the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms may be due to impaired interstitial fluid clearance and retention in the brain. …”
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The Function of Myostatin in Ameliorating Bone Metabolism Abnormalities in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Exercise by Chenghao Zhong, Xinyu Zeng, Xiaoyan Yi, Yuxin Yang, Jianbo Hu, Rongbin Yin, Xianghe Chen

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Altered Cerebro-Cerebellar Functional Connectivity Associated With Working Memory Decline After Sleep Deprivation by Ziyao Wu, Sitong Feng, Sisi Zheng, Linrui Dong, Hongxiao Jia, Yanzhe Ning

“…Background: It has been demonstrated that the cerebellum plays a critical role not only in motor function but also in cognitive function. Numerous studies have revealed that acute sleep deprivation (SD) alters the functional connectivity (FC) in the cerebral cortex associated with declining working memory (WM). …”
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Evaluation of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children aged 4-10 years with autism spectrum disorder by Özlem Gülpınar Aydın, Hüseyin Burak Baykara, Kardelen Akın, Sinem Kahveci, Gül Şeker, Yunus Güler, Yeşim Öztürk

“…Stool retention was not present in most children in the ASD group who were found to have fecal incontinence. Conclusion. In this study, the most common FGIDs in the ASD group were abdominal migraine, functional constipation, and non-retentive fecal incontinence. …”
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Changes in brain functional connectivity associated with transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in healthy controls by Daniel A. Monti, Nancy Wintering, Faezeh Vedaei, Alicia Steinmetz, Feroze B. Mohamed, Andrew B. Newberg, Andrew B. Newberg

“…PurposeA growing number of research studies have explored the potential effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) on brain physiology as well as clinical effects particularly related to stress and anxiety. …”
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Function over form: The benefits of aspen as surrogate brood‐rearing habitat for greater sage‐grouse by Michel T. Kohl, Charles P. Sandford, Paul C. Rogers, Renee Chi, Terry A. Messmer, David K. Dahlgren

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Factors associated with the functional health and well-being of Singapore residents living with the covid-19 endemic by Zhilian Huang, Kangwei Zeng, Hwee Pin Phua, Chia Siong Wong, Mark I-Cheng Chen

“…INTRODUCTION: Globally, reports have shown conflicting impacts of COVID-19 on health-related quality of life (HR-QOL). …”
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Race, diabetes, and cognitive function: a cross-sectional analysis of intersecting disparities in the NHANES cohort by Lingling Wang, Qin Zhou, Yushuang Yin, Wenqi Zhang, Chen Wang, Guanwen Lin, Duozhi Wu, Zhihua Wang

“…Multivariate regression models were employed to assess the effects of race, diabetes status, and their interaction on cognitive test scores. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease (CERAD) test, the Delayed Recall Test, the Animal Fluency Test (AFT), and the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST).ResultsMexican Americans and Non-Hispanic Black people have the most frequent rates of diabetes. …”
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Classification of schizophrenia spectrum disorder using machine learning and functional connectivity: reconsidering the clinical application by Chao Li, Ji Chen, Mengshi Dong, Hao Yan, Feng Chen, Ning Mao, Shuai Wang, Xiaozhu Liu, Yanqing Tang, Fei Wang, Jie Qin

“…Previous neuroimaging-based classifications have primarily focused on chronic, medicated SSD cohorts. …”
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