Feasibility of Smartphone-Based Exercise Training Integrated with Functional Electrical Stimulation After Stroke (SETS): A Preliminary Study by Rudri Purohit, Juan Pablo Appelgren-Gonzalez, Gonzalo Varas-Diaz, Shuaijie Wang, Matias Hosiasson, Felipe Covarrubias-Escudero, Tanvi Bhatt

“…Secondary measures included motivation, acceptability and attitude, usability, and clinical measures of gait and balance function like the 10-Meter Walk Test and Mini-BESTest. …”
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PO01 | Diagnosis of inherited platelet function disorders by platelet aggregometry using a fully automated coagulation analyzer

“… Background and Aims: Inherited platelet-function disorders (IPFD) are qualitative platelet disorders with variable bleeding tendencies due to impaired platelet aggregation. …”
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Ultrasound-assisted recovery of blackcurrant press cake anthocyanins: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, bioaccessibility, and application in functional gummies by Emma Brennan, Carolina Girotto Pressete, Nima Mohammadi, Lusânia Maria Greggi Antunes, Qixiang Shang, Jihang Chen, Jason Bennett, Marcelo Franchin, Daniel Granato

“…When the reverse process of protonation/deprotonation was performed (pH 10 to pH 2), anthocyanins exhibited 79.3 % reversibility. …”
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Interactions of the anti-FcRn monoclonal antibody, rozanolixizumab, with Fcγ receptors and functional impact on immune cells in vitro by Omar S. Qureshi, Emma J. Sutton, Rosemary F. Bithell, Shauna M. West, Rona M. Cutler, Gillian McCluskey, Graham Craggs, Asher Maroof, Nicholas M. Barnes, David P. Humphreys, Stephen Rapecki, Bryan J. Smith, Anthony Shock

“…These data raise important questions about whether therapeutic antagonistic mAbs like rozanolixizumab would necessarily engage FcγRs at doses typically administered to patients in the clinic, and hence challenge the relevance and interpretation of in vitro assays performed in the absence of competing IgG.…”
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Antifouling Surface‐Attached Hydrogel Nanocoatings Redefined: Green Solvent‐Based, Degradable, and High‐Performance Protection Against Foulants by Jenny Englert, Marc Palà, Jonas Quandt, Hannah Sieben, Oliver Grottke, Bernd Marx, Gerard Lligadas, Cesar Rodriguez‐Emmenegger

“…Despite significant advancements in antifouling coatings, like those based on zwitterionic monomers and hydroxyl‐functionalized (meth)acrylamides, limitations like decreased antifouling properties after functionalization and complement system activation hinder their application in blood. …”
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Basic psychological needs satisfaction, coping functions, and emotional experiences in competitive athletes: a multi-states theory perspective by Claudio Robazza, Francesca Vitali, Laura Bortoli, Montse C. Ruiz

“…From an applied perspective, practitioners should prioritize basic psychological needs satisfaction in athlete development programs to foster functional coping, challenge appraisal, optimal emotional experiences, and performance.…”
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Specifications and functional impact of a self-triggered grasp neuroprosthesis developed to restore prehension in hemiparetic post-stroke subjects by R. Le Guillou, J. Froger, M. Morin, M. Couderc, C. Cormier, C. Azevedo-Coste, D. Gasq

“…Users tested a panel of 9 control modalities, subjectively evaluated in ease-of-use and reliability with scores out of 10 and selected a preferred one before training with the GNP to perform functional unimanual standardized prehension tasks in a seated position. …”
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Cystamine-crosslinked and nanozyme decorated polyacrylic acid-based composite microgel of dual functionality: delivery and controlled doxorubicin release by Patrycja Koscielniak, Maria Sawicka, Ilya Sterin, Kamil Marcisz, Klaudia Kaniewska, Marcin Karbarz, Evgeny Katz, Oleh Smutok

“…The immobilized AuNPs are characterized by nanozyme (glucose oxidase-like) activity able to generate the local pH decrease via gluconic acid production in the presence of glucose as a trigger. …”
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Integration of Daylight in Building Design as a Way to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Buildings by Adrian Trząski, Joanna Rucińska

“…Moreover, it was pointed out that often neglected factors, like the colour of the internal surfaces, can have a significant effect on the final energy consumption. …”
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Exploring the association between hemoglobin glycation index and cognitive function in older adults with hypertension: a cross-sectional study by Hong Ding, Tingyue Kang, Wenbo Gao, Qi Wang, Shu Liu, Xiaowei Zhang, Jing Yu

“…In the fully adjusted model, participants in the highest quartile (Q4) of HGI possessed a lower DSST score (β = -4.50, 95% CI -8.10– -0.88) versus the lowest quartile (Q1), and were more likely to exhibit low cognitive function as evaluated by the DSST (OR = 2.21, 95% CI 0.98–5.03). …”
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The therapeutic effect of Berberine on rodent models of kidney injury: a systematic review and meta - analysis by Weixiong Xu, ChaoLan Fang, Ming Jian Jiang

“…Conclusion The beneficial effects of berberine in AKI are likely attributed to its diverse mechanisms, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory pathways. …”
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Examining physical and technical performance among youth basketball national team development program players: a multidimensional approach by Kazimierz Mikołajec, Jorge Arede, Karol Gryko

“…Within the U-15 group, players with advanced maturity exhibited greater body mass, height, reach, and vertical jump performance. Maturity offset was a significant predictor of linear speed and standing jump, while factors like age, height, and functional abilities contributed to broader physical performance outcomes. …”
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Nonlinear active disturbance rejection mechanism based sliding mode control for enhancing electric power assisted steering performance. by Tuan Anh Nguyen, Tung Lam Nguyen

“…The article's novelty lies in utilizing a Nonlinear Extended State Observer (NESO) and Nonlinear Tracking Differentiator (NTD) to improve the performance of the proposed control mechanism. In addition, ideal assisted characteristic curves have been innovated based on nonlinear functions to improve the vehicle's driving comfort and stability, which is considered the second new contribution. …”
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Simulation-Based Prediction of Office Buildings Energy Performance Under RCP Scenarios Across All U.S. Climate Zones by Sepideh Niknia, Mehdi Ghiai

“…These disruptions significantly impact energy demand, necessitating proactive measures to ensure buildings remain functional, sustainable, and energy efficient. This study offers a novel contribution by systematically comparing the energy performance of office building prototypes using a simulation-based method across all U.S. climate zones under projected Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) 4.5 (moderate emissions) and 8.5 (high emissions) for the years 2050 and 2080. …”
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Where to act, when to think, and how to feel: The ABC + model of learning engagement and its relationship to the components of academic performance by Eric T. McChesney, Christian D. Schunn, Linda DeAngelo, Erica McGreevy

“…To empirically test these theoretical notions, data from a sample of 655 students across multiple sections of a course were analyzed using structural equation modeling that linked different elements of learning engagement to academic performance outcomes like exam grades, quizzes, participation, and assignment performance. …”
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Delocalized Ag−Ag dimer rattling mode contributes to reduced thermal conductivity and enhanced thermoelectric performance in AgAs2 by Jie Zhang, Minghao Zhan, Wending Wang, Xiaohong Xia, Yun Gao, Zhongbing Huang

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Tailoring Polyamide66 Mechanical Performance: A Strategy for Condensed Phase Structure Optimization Through Hydrogen Bond Reorganization by Wen-Yan Wang, Pan He, Ting Peng, Shuai Zhang, Guang-Zhao Li, Min Nie, Rui Han

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Growth hormone and aging: a clinical review by Luis E. Fernández-Garza, Luis E. Fernández-Garza, Luis E. Fernández-Garza, Fernando Guillen-Silva, Fernando Guillen-Silva, Marcos A. Sotelo-Ibarra, Marcos A. Sotelo-Ibarra, Andrés Ely Domínguez-Mendoza, Silvia A. Barrera-Barrera, Hugo A. Barrera-Saldaña, Hugo A. Barrera-Saldaña, Hugo A. Barrera-Saldaña, Hugo A. Barrera-Saldaña, Hugo A. Barrera-Saldaña

“…Additional effects have been noted on endothelial function, cognitive performance, and circadian rhythms. …”
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Modeling Floral Induction in the Narrow-Leafed Lupin <i>Lupinus angustifolius</i> Under Different Environmental Conditions by Maria A. Duk, Vitaly V. Gursky, Mikhail P. Bankin, Elena A. Semenova, Maria V. Gurkina, Elena V. Golubkova, Daisuke Hirata, Maria G. Samsonova, Svetlana Yu. Surkova

“…The importance of the input from each <i>FT</i>-like gene or their combinations was estimated by comparing the performance of models with one or few <i>FT</i>-like genes turned off, thereby simulating loss-of-function mutations that were yet unavailable in <i>L. angustifolius</i>. …”
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Effects of different dietary zinc sources on growth performance, muscle texture, and intestinal immunity in Mandarin Fish (Siniperca chuatsi) by Xiaolu Yan, Lingcheng Pan, Zhigang Deng, Yabin Wu, Dianchao Gu, Lei Yan, Yushuang Chen, Da Zhou, Fubao Wang, Min Zhao, Li Luo

“…Overall, amino acid-chelated zinc outperforms zinc sulfate in promoting growth, improving muscle quality, antioxidant and immune functions, and enhancing intestinal health, with Zn-Met (2:1) having the best effects.…”
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