Dibutyl sebacate as PVC ecoplasticizer—economic synthesis and functional properties by Anna Tracz, Sławomir Boncel, Ewa Pankalla, Anna Chrobok

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Functional capacity of patients with coronary artery disease at middle age by Khalida Alwan Mansour, Ali Kathum Jassem

“… Objectives: The study aims to identify the functional capacity for patients with coronary artery disease at middle age, and to find out the significant relation between functional capacity domains with variables patients gender, age, marital status, level of education, and income. …”
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Research Progress of Deoxygenation Functional Materials in the Field of Food Preservation by HUANG Qi-yan, LAN Yu-fei, WU Shu-fen, YANG Wei-qiao, WANG Wen -juan, DUAN Xiao-liang, YU Shang-ke

“…Functional deoxygenation materials (including oxygen scavengers and deoxygenation packaging) have the potential to reduce the oxygen content inside the packaging and establish a low-oxygen micro- environment, which is of great research value and application potential for prolonging the shelf-life of food and ensuring food safety. …”
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THE EFFECT OF RELIABILITY OF FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS ON THE EFFICIENCY OF THE TECHNICAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT by E. D. Gerasimova, N. N. Smirnov, O. Nambat

“…The term failure-free operation stands for the ability to execute a required function within a given time interval at given conditions.The objects of maintenance -aircraft functional systems and their components have a great degree of failure-free operation, which has been a design requirement and is supported at aircraft maintenance and operation. …”
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Distinct functions of PAXX and MRI during chromosomal end joining by Metztli Cisneros-Aguirre, Felicia Wednesday Lopezcolorado, Xiaoli Ping, Ruby Chen, Jeremy M. Stark

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PFAS exposure during pregnancy: Implications for placental health and functioning by Sadia Khan, Marion Ouidir, Nicolas Lemaitre, Nicolas Jovanovic, Sam Bayat, Sarah Lyon-Caen, Pascale Hoffmann, Morgane Desseux, Cathrine Thomsen, A. Couturier-Tarrade, Line Småstuen Haug, Séverine Valmary-Degano, Valérie Siroux, Rémy Slama, Nadia Alfaidy, Claire Philippat

“…Background: Animal studies have linked prenatal poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposures with impaired placental structure and function. …”
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Structural color: an emerging nanophotonic strategy for multicolor and functionalized applications by Wenhao Wang, Long Wang, Qianqian Fu, Wang Zhang, Liuying Wang, Gu Liu, Youju Huang, Jie Huang, Haoyuan Zhang, Fuqiang Guo, Xiaohu Wu

“…Devices and platforms based on structural color have significantly changed our life and are becoming increasingly important. …”
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Predicting renal function using fundus photography: role of confounders by Hyun-Woong Park, Hae Ri Kim, Ki Yup Nam, Bum Jun Kim, Taeseen Kang

“…Background/Aims The kidneys and retina are highly vascularized organs that frequently exhibit shared pathologies, with nephropathy often associated with retinopathy. Previous studies have successfully predicted estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) using fundus photographs. …”
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Systemic arterial hypertension and cognition in adults: effects on executive functioning by Natália Cristina MORAES, Henrique Cotchi Simbo MUELA, Claudia Maia MEMÓRIA, Valéria Aparecida da COSTA-HONG, Michel Ferreira MACHADO, Mario Amore CECHINHI, Ricardo NITRINI, Luiz Aparecido BORTOLOTTO, Monica Sanches YASSUDA

“…Conclusion: The results suggest that patients with SAH have a significant impairment in EF, more specifically in updating and shifting. …”
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Targeted delivery of peptide functionalized nanoparticles for ameliorating myocardial infarction by N Abhirami, S Sudhina, Akash Chandran, Mahesh Chandran, Janeesh Plakkal Ayyappan

“…Traditional invasive surgical methods, aimed at recanalizing blood flow to the coronary arteries, have proven insufficient in fully addressing the complexities of MI. …”
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Impact of Visual Kinesthetic Illusions on Reciprocal Inhibition and Motor Function by Takeru Okouchi, Ryo Hirabayashi, Nao Sugai, Hirotake Yokota, Chie Sekine, Tomonobu Ishigaki, Makoto Komiya, Kodai Sakamoto, Mutsuaki Edama

“…We aimed to investigate the effects of visual kinesthetic illusions on reciprocal inhibition and motor function in the ankle joint. Participants participated in two experiments measuring reciprocal inhibition, namely reciprocal Ia inhibition and D1 inhibition, as well as motor functions related to ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion. …”
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Placement of Hemodialysis Catheters with a Technical, Functional, and Anatomical Viewpoint by Zeki Aydin, Meltem Gursu, Sami Uzun, Serhat Karadag, Emel Tatli, Abdullah Sumnu, Savas Ozturk, Rumeyza Kazancioglu

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Functional tumor-derived exosomes in NSCLC progression and clinical implications by Yuxin Gao, Jun Xie, Jun Xie, Zhenya Yang, Mengxi Li, Hongfan Yuan, Rui Li

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Indoor incense burning and impaired lung function in patients with diabetes by Yaxian Meng, Xiaojie Han, Chao Yi, Miao Liu, Ruoqing Chen, Haitao Chen, Tao Zhou, Jianjun Liu, Xiaoliang Chen, Yiqiang Zhan

“…Abstract While recent studies have indicated a potential link between incense burning and respiratory diseases, there is a lack of data specifically focused on diabetic patients. …”
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Analysis of the functioning of temporary dialysis catheters in patients with COVID-19 by Bruno Jeronimo Ponte, Viviane Galli Dib, Arthur Souza Magnani, Felipe Soares Oliveira Portela, Marcela Juliano Silva Cunha, Lucas Lembrança Pinheiro, Nelson Wolosker

“…To date, 3 studies in North America have suggested a higher risk of catheter-related issues in COVID-19 patients needing hemodialysis. …”
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Production of Nutritious and Healthy Functional Vegetarian Bars for Fitness Athletes by Ghada, M. Youssef, Heba, A. Barakat, Mai, M.M. Naeem

“…With the development of the food trade, tremendous changes in the eating patterns of athletes have been observed. Bars represent convenient, ready-to-eat and properly portioned food items that not only provide the body with nutrients but also provide a feeling of satiety. …”
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Designing Predictive Tools for Personalized Functionalities in Knitted Performance Wear by Martijn ten Bhömer, Hai-Ning Liang, Difeng Yu, Yuanjin Liu, Yifan Zhang, Eva de Laat, Carola Leegwater

“…However, there is still limited knowledge at present about how these new technologies and tools can have an impact on the creative design process. The case study presented in this paper explores the potential of predictive software design tools for fashion designers who are developing personalized advanced functionalities in textile products. …”
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Structural and Functional Characterization of N-Glycanase-1 Pathogenic Variants by Antje Banning, Lukas Hoeren, Isis Atallah, Ralph Orczyk, David Jacquier, Diana Ballhausen, Ritva Tikkanen

“…Our results provide important information on the functional and structural effects of pathogenic NGLY1 variants and pave the way for structure-based development of personalized treatment options.…”
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Functional state of team sports athletes in the annual training cycle by Dmitrii Babaskin, Farhod Masharipov, Olga Savinkova, Natalia Shustikova, Nina Volkova

“… Determination of the dynamics of the functional state of the musculoskeletal system of team sports athletes in the annual training cycle. …”
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Profiling the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Functional Properties of Mung Bean Varieties by Fekiya Mohammed Idris, Kelbessa Urga, Habtamu Admassu, Eskindir Getachew Fentie, Sook-Min Kwon, Jae-Ho Shin

“…However, the physicochemical, techno-functional, and antioxidant properties of these cultivars, which can vary significantly due to genetic and agro-ecological differences, have not been sufficiently explored in previous research. …”
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