LEGO^®-Based Therapy in School Settings for Social Behavior Stimulation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Comparing Peer-Mediated and Expert Intervention by Luciana Oliveira Angelis, Fernanda Tebexreni Orsati, Maria Cristina Triguero Veloz Teixeira

“…Conclusions: The results suggest that a structured intervention combined with peer-mediated stimulation may be an effective method for promoting adaptive and prosocial behaviors in children with ASD.…”
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A mindfulness-based, cognitive, social, digital relapse-prevention intervention for youth with depression in Australia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Rebound by Mario Alvarez-Jimenez, Sarah Bendall, Peter Koval, Simon Rice, Daniela Cagliarini, Lee Valentine, Penni Russon, Jess Phillips, Reeva Lederman, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Helen Herrman, Cesar Gonzalez-Blanch, Alexandra Parker, Shaminka N Mangelsdorf, Richard M Ryan, Sarah Hetrick, Yong Yi Lee, Greg Murray, Christopher Davey, Virginia Liu, Simon D'Alfonso, Brendan Pawsey, John Gleeson

“…Introduction Major depressive disorder (MDD) causes significant disease burden and functional impairment during adolescence and young adulthood. …”
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Patient and Provider Perspectives of a Web-Based Intervention to Support Symptom Management After Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Qualitative Study by Alaina L Carr, Angela M Jenkins, Jacqueline Jonklaas, Kate Gabriel, Kristen E Miller, Kristi D Graves

“…An additional aim included assessing features and functionalities desirable in the development of a web-based intervention to engage patients in their self-management and thyroid cancer survivorship care. …”
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Comparing effects of wearable robot-assisted gait training on functional changes and neuroplasticity: A preliminary study. by Jungsoo Lee, Kassymzhomart Kunanbayev, Donggon Jang, Dae-Shik Kim

“…The effect sizes of functional and structural neuroplasticity showed "medium" and "very small," respectively. …”
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Self-esteem and stress: a structural equation modelling of biosocial determinants, psychological mediators and anxiety among Malaysian undergraduates by Muhammad Ikhwan Mud Shukri, Anisah Baharom, Ahmad Iqmer Nashriq Mohd Nazan

“…Anxiety is a widespread public health concern affecting youth worldwide, leading to significant functional and social disabilities, various negative social and financial consequences, and even suicidality. …”
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Structural Characterization of Large Yellow Tea Polysaccharides and Its Inhibitory Effects on the Differentiation of 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes by Shan XU, Hai XIE, Minni LI, Yan MA, Huifang GE, Daxiang LI, Zhongwen XIE, Hongyan WANG

“…The polysaccharides were extracted from Huoshan large-leaf yellow tea, which structural characteristics including purity, molecular weight, monosaccharide composition, functional groups and glycosidic bond types were characterized by high performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC), ion chromatography (IC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), and scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Functional Outcome of Extended Curettage and Reconstruction using Sandwich Technique for Giant Cell Tumor around Knee by Kevin Jose, Joe Joseph Cherian, Jerin Jeevo, Anoop Pilar, Rinju Krishnan, Mevin Mathew Nedumparambil

“…The primary objectives of treatment are to entirely eliminate the tumor, rebuild the defect, and restore limb functionality. Numerous surgical treatment options have been proposed, ranging from more drastic interventions, such as en bloc excision, to less invasive techniques such as curettage or curettage combined with bone grafting. …”
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Impact of AI-Powered Adaptive Learning Platforms on English Reading Proficiency: Evidence From Structural Equation Modeling by Jin Wu, Yiyun Wang, Fang Chen, Xueqi Yin, Yun He

“…This study examines the impact and mediating mechanisms of AI-powered adaptive learning platforms on enhancing English reading proficiency. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) on data collected from 118 undergraduate students, this study validates a chained mediation model in which learner engagement mediates the relationship between satisfaction with platform functionalities and perceived learning outcomes. …”
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Metabolic and structural changes in lower-limb skeletal muscle following neuromuscular electrical stimulation: a systematic review. by Maurice J H Sillen, Frits M E Franssen, Harry R Gosker, Emiel F M Wouters, Martijn A Spruit

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Substrate-Induced Structural Dynamics and Evolutionary Linkage of Siderophore-Iron ABC Transporters of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> by Aisha Farhana, Abdullah Alsrhani, Hasan Ejaz, Muharib Alruwaili, Ayman A. M. Alameen, Emad Manni, Zafar Rasheed, Yusuf Saleem Khan

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The effect of physical activity on resilience of Chinese children: the chain mediating effect of executive function and emotional regulation by Yifan Xu, Kai Qi, Shuqiao Meng, Xiaoxiao Dong, Shimeng Wang, Dandan Chen, Aiguo Chen

“…Conclusions This study elucidates the mechanisms through which PA influences children’s resilience via executive function and emotion regulation, highlighting the crucial role of cognitive and ER skills in this process. …”
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Developing an early warning land degradation indicator based on geostatistical analysis of Ecosystem Functional Types dynamics by Cristina Domingo-Marimon, Małgorzata Jenerowicz-Sanikowska, Lluís Pesquer, Marek Ruciński, Michał Krupiński, Edyta Woźniak, Anna Foks-Ryznar, Mohammad Abdul Quader

“…Remote sensing datasets and techniques, particularly land cover maps, provide crucial data for capturing spatial and temporal changes, supporting informed decision-making and targeted interventions. However, these maps often emphasize structural rather than functional attributes and, also due to their thematic and temporal resolution, may not detect early degradation signs. …”
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Ultrasound Improves Gallbladder Contraction Function: A Non-Invasive Experimental Validation Using Small Animals by Run Guo, Tian Chen, Fan Ding, Li-Ping Liu, Fang Chen, Gang Zhao, Bo Zhang

“…Extended ultrasound exposure produced sustained functional improvements without tissue damage. Conclusions: Ultrasound effectively enhances gallbladder contractile function through mechanisms involving smooth muscle structural modification and calcium signaling modulation. …”
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Effects of an integrated social-art intervention on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes among older adults with mild cognitive impairment in nursing homes: a mixed methods study by Chenshan Huang, Yuanjiao Yan, Wilson Wai San Tam, Wenqian Sun, Yu Ye, Nafang Wang, Yanhong Shi, Ziping Zhu, Danting Chen, Lin Chen, Junyu Zhao, Rong Lin, Hong Li

“…Abstract Background The rising prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among older adults in nursing homes necessitates effective interventions to slow the progression to dementia. Integrated social-art interventions have shown promise in enhancing cognitive function and reducing social isolation. …”
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Optimization of bank investment portfolio and debt structure under sustainable finance policies based on mathematical modeling analysis by Guodong Zhang

“…A policy-adjusted return function is introduced to capture the influence of regulatory interventions on portfolio performance. …”
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Extensive electronic investigation of BMBH structure and adsorption locator on graphene with molecular dynamics of human serum albumin interaction by Walaa S. S. Alblozy, Doaa S. El Sayed, Refaat M. Mahfouz

“…FT-IR and XRD characteristics were performed to support the structural identity. Geometry optimization and theoretical calculations were carried out to study the structural and electronic properties of BMBH. …”
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Neglect and Neurodevelopment: A Narrative Review Understanding the Link Between Child Neglect and Executive Function Deficits by Silvia Herrero-Roldán, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez

“…Special emphasis is placed on alterations in brain structure and function, dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, and emerging epigenetic evidence. …”
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Prediction of the Functional Result of Surgery for the Full Thickness of the Macular Hole Based on the Analysis of the Safety of Retinal Tissue by E. M. Popov, D. S. Maltsev, A. N. Kulikov

“…To study the relationship between baseline optical coherence tomography (OCT) characteristics of preservation of the neurosensory retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and functional outcome after full thickness macular hole (FTHM) surgery.Materials and methods. …”
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Training protocol characteristics in studies comparing functional versus traditional training: systematic review of controlled trials by Jader Alfredo Beck, Jean Marlon Machado, Amandda de Souza, Cristiano Gomes Sanchotene, Fábio Hech Dominski, Caroline Ruschel

“…Objective: To assess the characteristics of training protocols in studies comparing functional training and traditional training interventions in clinical trials, through a systematic review. …”
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Investigating the causal pathways among psychopathological variables, cognitive impairment, and real-life functioning in people with schizophrenia by Luigi Giuliani, Francesco Sanmarchi, Armida Mucci, Paola Rucci, Edoardo Caporusso, Paola Bucci, Giulia M. Giordano, Mario Amore, Paola Rocca, Alessandro Rossi, Alessandro Bertolino, Silvana Galderisi, Mario Maj

“…The role of working memory impairment in the pathways to functional outcomes in schizophrenia highlights the importance of implementing integrated pharmacological and cognitive remediation interventions targeting neurocognition. …”
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