The functions of multilevel engagement theory by Muhammad Hassan Raza

“…This article presents five specific functions of the multilevel engagement theory, which include descriptive, sensitising, integrative, explanatory, and value functions. …”

Megacities without global functions by Lise Bourdeau-Lepage, Jean-Marie Huriot

“…Present urban evolution is characterized by two major phenomena. …”
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Functions of Intrinsically Disordered Regions by Linhu Xiao, Kun Xia

“…Intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs), defined as protein segments lacking stable tertiary structures, are ubiquitously present in the human proteome and enriched with disease-associated mutations. …”
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Neutrophil Functions in Periodontal Homeostasis by Ricarda Cortés-Vieyra, Carlos Rosales, Eileen Uribe-Querol

“…How a neutrophil balance is needed for maintaining healthy oral tissues is the focus of this review. We present recent evidence on how alterations in neutrophil number and function can lead to inflammatory bone loss, and how some oral bacteria signal neutrophils to block their antimicrobial functions and promote an inflammatory state. …”
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The evaporative function of cockroach hygroreceptors. by Harald Tichy, Wolfgang Kallina

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Physical Functioning of Epileptic Children by Anna Bryś, Ewa Barczykowska, Bogumiła Małecka, Andrzej Kurylak

“…Epilepsy significantly limits children when it comes to their physical functioning. Among factors influencing the level of a child’s physical functioning, parents’ education and child’s educational facility present themselves as the most relevant. …”
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Functional Amenorrhea and Pituitary Microadenoma by Dan Nicolae PADURARU, Alexandra ENE, Andra MORAR, Cristina MOLDOVAN, Alexandra BOLOCAN, Oana BOTEZAN, Octavian ANDRONIC, Bogdan SOCEA, Roxana TURTUREA, Mara CARSOTE, Ana VALEA

“…We present the case of a patient with functional amenorrhea and pituitary microadenoma, evaluated in multiple medical centres. …”
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Geometric convolution characteristics of $ q $-Janowski type functions related to $ (j, k) $-symmetrical functions by Faizah D Alanazi, Fuad Alsarari

“…We employ convolution techniques and quantum calculus to explore the convolution conditions, which will serve as foundational results for further studies in our work Furthermore, we establish conditions for membership in $ \psi(\eta)\in\mathcal{\overline{T}}^{j, k}_q(A, B) $ and present an example demonstrating the application of these results to rational functions.…”
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Differential Item Functioning Related to Age in the Reading Subtest of the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults by Raymond L. Ownby, Drenna Waldrop-Valverde

“…Differential item functioning (DIF) occurs when items in a measure perform in ways that are different for members of a target group when the different performance is not related to the individual’s overall ability to be assessed. …”
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Functional transposition of renal functions to the posterior intestine during maturation in male three-spined stickleback by Yared H Bezabhe, Berkay Paylar, Asmerom Seyoum, Bertil Borg, Per-Erik Olsson

“…However, cellular hexose transporters were downregulated in both organs, suggesting a reduction in glucose absorption and passive water diffusion. The present study shows that androgens alter the expression of cellular transporters and redirect functions of the kidney to the posterior intestine. …”
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Acute Effects of a Single-Bout Session of High-Intensity Functional Training and Moderate-Intensity Functional Training on Cognitive Functions, Anxiety, and Stress in Healthy Adult... by Francisco José Trujillo-Gutiérrez, José López-Aguilar, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Honorato Morente-Oria, José Daniel Jiménez-García

“…Methods: The study presents an experimental design with an analytical approach, involving 57 healthy adults in a 30 min functional exercise circuit. …”
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CAR-T cells and TRUCKs that recognize an EBNA-3C-derived epitope presented on HLA-B*35 control Epstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferation by Michael Hudecek, Anna Christina Dragon, Katharina Zimmermann, Thomas Nerreter, Deborah Sandfort, Julia Lahrberg, Stephan Klöß, Christina Kloth, Caroline Mangare, Agnes Bonifacius, Sabine Tischer-Zimmermann, Rainer Blasczyk, Britta Maecker-Kolhoff, Barbara Uchanska-Ziegler, Hinrich Abken, Axel Schambach, Britta Eiz-Vesper

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A multi-center study on the predictors of different subtypes of hemorrhagic transformation of brain infarction after thrombolysis in atrial fibrillation patients presented with emb... by Sherihan Rezk Ahmed, Mohamed G. Zeinhom, Ahmed Ahmed Mohamed Kamal Ebied, Islam Fathallah Mohamed Kamel, Mohamed Ahmed Almoataz, Ahmed Mohamed Ali Daabis, Ahmed Zaki Omar Akl, Emad Labib Abdelhamid Mahmoud, Adnan Ghazi Alkhalefeh, Shady G. Ouf, Suaad Abdallah Ali Mosbah, Igbal Mubarak Ismail Sirag, Mohamed Abouelnaga, Mohamed Fouad Elsayed Khalil

“…Abstract Embolic stroke is connected to a higher risk of hemorrhagic transformation (HT), functional disability, and mortality. Although, AF and HT are not one entity; no such study evaluated the factors, including AF types and treatment, which could predict the different types of HT in AF patients presenting with embolic stroke and administered alteplase. …”
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Functions of Teachers’ Narratives in EFL Classroom Contexts by Vahid Rahmani Doqaruni

“…To fill this gap, the present study examines the narratives produced naturally by teachers within English-as-a-foreign-language classroom contexts to find out what functions these narratives serve. …”
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ECMO support for late presenting arterial switch operation; case report and review of literature by Mohamed Salim Kabbani, Hussam K. Hamadah

“…In this report we present a female infant diagnosed to have transposition of great arteries (TGA) with intact septum who presented at 3 months of age for late arterial switch operation. …”
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IMPACT OF THE RIGHT VENTRICLE DYSFUNCTION ON CHRONIC HEART FAILURE PRESENTATION IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY by N. G. Poteshkina, A. E. Demkina, N. S. Krylova, E. A. Kovalenskaya, F. M. Khashieva

“…Aim. To assess the function of the right ventricle (RV), its influence on clinical and instrumental presentation of chronic heart failure (CHF) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCMP).Material and methods. …”
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A Case of Autosomal Recessive Intellectual Developmental Disorder Type 5 Presenting with Epilepsy by Mahpara Hasan, Gayatra Mainali, Ermal Aliu, Sita Paudel

“…Autosomal recessive intellectual developmental disorder type 5 (MRT5, OMIM # 611091) is caused by biallelic pathogenic variants, leading to loss of function of the NSUN2 gene which encodes a methyltransferase involved in several biological processes, ranging from stress response to neurodevelopment (Hussain 2021). …”
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Delayed Migration of Embolized Coil with Large Renal Stone Formation: A Rare Presentation by Santosh Kumar, Kumar Jayant, Shrawan K. Singh, Kalpesh M. Parmar, Sudheer K. Devana, Gautam R. Choudhari, Ankur Mittal

“…His routine haemogram, coagulogram, serum electrolytes, and liver function tests, renal function tests, vitamin D3, and PTH (parathyroid hormone) were within normal limits. …”
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Characterizing patients with chronic scrotal content pain: a retrospective review of clinical presentations by Jacob Lam, Emily Solsrud, Alexander Hart, Abigail Moore, Amy Pearlman

“…Objective: To characterize associated symptoms and concomitant concerns of those presenting with CSCP. Design and methods: Retrospective review of validated questionnaires including the Chronic Orchialgia Symptom Index (COSI), the internal index of erectile function, the NIH-chronic prostatitis symptom index, the American Urological Association symptom index/international prostate symptom score, the hip dysfunction and osteoarthritis outcome score, the Oswestry low back pain questionnaire, the patient health questionnaire-9, the general anxiety disorder-7, and a comprehensive intake form on men presenting to a single urologist’s office with CSCP was performed. …”
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An evolutionary analysis of antigen processing and presentation across different timescales reveals pervasive selection. by Diego Forni, Rachele Cagliani, Claudia Tresoldi, Uberto Pozzoli, Luca De Gioia, Giulia Filippi, Stefania Riva, Giorgia Menozzi, Marta Colleoni, Mara Biasin, Sergio Lo Caputo, Francesco Mazzotta, Giacomo P Comi, Nereo Bresolin, Mario Clerici, Manuela Sironi

“…The antigenic repertoire presented by MHC molecules is generated by the antigen processing and presentation (APP) pathway. …”
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