Short-term BCI intervention enhances functional brain connectivity associated with motor performance in chronic stroke by Khosrov A. Grigoryan, Karsten Mueller, Matthias Wagner, Diaa Masri, Kerrin J. Pine, Arno Villringer, Bernhard Sehm

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Identifying microbial functional guilds performing cryptic organotrophic and lithotrophic redox cycles in anaerobic granular biofilms. by Zachary Flinkstrom, Samuel J Bryson, Bojan Pelivano, Pieter Candry, Kristopher A Hunt, Mari-Karoliina H Winkler

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Relationship between the Necessary Support Level for Oral Hygiene and Performance of Physical, Daily Activity, and Cognitive Functions by Yoh Tamaki, Yoshimune Hiratsuka, Toshiro Kumakawa, Hiroko Miura

“…The results of a decision tree analysis revealed that in order for elderly individuals to maintain good oral hygiene on their own, they must have adequate physical functioning as well as adequate performance of cognitive functions. …”
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Executive functioning in children with ADHD Investigating the cross-method correlations between performance tests and rating scales by Olsen Kristoffer Dalsgaard, Sukhodolsky Denis, Bikic Aida

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Whole-Genome Metagenomic Analysis of Functional Profiles in the Fecal Microbiome of Farmed Sows with Different Reproductive Performances by Hiroto Miura, Takamitsu Tsukahara, Ryo Inoue

“…Recent studies suggested an association between the reproductive performance of sows and their gut microbiota. To understand how the gut microbiota affect the reproductive performances of sows, we conducted a whole-genome metagenomic analysis on the fecal microbial functional profiles of sows with high and low reproductive performances. …”
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Strain and damage sensing performance of functionally graded nanocomposite lattices enabled by DLP 3D printing by Omar Waqas Saadi, Andreas Schiffer, S Kumar

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Lower extremity functional performance tests and their measurement properties in athletes: a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Alison Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Lee Herrington, James Martin, Rosalyn Cooke, Andy Soundy

“…Objective To identify functional performance tests (FPTs) with potential to identify athletes at risk of lower extremity injury (LEI) and assess their measurement properties.Design Systematic review conducted in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and PRISMA in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Sports Science guidance.Data sources Two-stage systematic search of Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and SPORTDiscus databases from inception to 24 November 2023, supplemented by hand searching of reference lists, key journals and grey literature.Eligibility criteria Search 1 identified FPT predicting LEI in athletes aged >16 years competing at elite, pre-elite or collegiate levels and feasible in the field. …”
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Beneficial effects of Lactobacillus plantarum on growth performance, immune status, antioxidant function and intestinal microbiota in broilers by Xiao Xiao, Tiantian Cui, Songke Qin, Tao Wang, Jinsong Liu, Lihan Sa, Yanping Wu, Yifan Zhong, Caimei Yang

“…However, the potential function of L. plantarum in broilers has not been systemically explored. …”
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Enhancing Holstein steers growth performance: oregano essential oil’s impact on rumen development, functionality and microorganism by Yongliang Huang, Siyu Cheng, Jinping Shi, Pengjia He, Yue Ma, Ruixin Yang, Xu Zhang, Yongzhi Cao, Zhaomin Lei

“…And the findings provide fundamental insights into OEO, as an alternative source of natural bioactive compounds, how effect on rumen development, composition and function of microorganisms.…”
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Influence of EEG-based functional connectivity and inhibitory control on educational web search performance among adolescents by Надежда Владимировна Сутормина

“…Therefore, this study investigates whether the performance of an educational task utilizing web search is associated with various functional connectivity metrics and inhibitory control. …”
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Biomechanical effects of postural and cognitive loads on trunk of workers performing assembly tasks at hand functional height by Huishuan WU, Yu JIN, Yan LIU, Siyi ZENG, Cunwen QIAN, Kezhi JIN

“…Ten male university students were recruited to perform a predetermined assembly task (a sequence of loosening and tightening screws) at hand functional height. …”
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Administrative and Legal Principles of Prosecutor’s Office Interaction with Public Administration Entities on the Issues of Performing Assigned Functions by A. Yu. Prokopenko, V. I. Kravtsov

“…The problem of legal regulation of interaction between the prosecutor’s office and public administration entities on the issues of performing the assigned functions has been studied. …”
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A changing of the garden: evaluating the performance and ecosystem functionality of alternative oyster garden structures in residential waterways by Adrian Sakr, Logan D. Mazor, Eric C. Milbrandt, Joseph P. Morton, Andrew H. Altieri

“…We conducted a field experiment in a residential canal system on Sanibel Island, Florida where we deployed a variety of oyster garden structure types to evaluate their performance in oyster recruitment, durability, water filtration rate, and biodiversity. …”
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Rooster Behavior and Laying Breeder Performance in Natural Mating Cages as a Function of Different Rearing Management by Yuqi Chen, Yalan Zuo, Aosui Zhao, Yao Zhang, Shunshun Han, Can Cui, Huadong Yin

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Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete by Amir Reza Taghavi Khangah, Erfan Khajavi, Hasti Azizi, Amir Reza Alizade Novin

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Effects of plant functional group removal on caterpillars (Gynaephora alpherakii) performance and plant production in an alpine meadow by Rui Cao, Han Chen, Jingran Cai, Chen Hang, Ziyu Zhang, Yingchun Miao, Peng Xie

“…Loss of plant functional group diversity has significant repercussions for ecosystem productivity globally. …”
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Dedifferentiation of brain functional gradient captures cognition performance and stroke occurrence: A UK Biobank study by Chenye Shen, Chaoqiang Liu, Nanguang Chen, Anqi Qiu

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Effects of hippotherapy on gross motor activities and function performance of children with cerebral palsy: a pilot study by Dilip G, Sathya Siva, Boopathy D, Kingsley J, Prathap Suganthirababu

“…Hippotherapy enhances motor function and gross motor function in children. This study looked at how hippotherapy affected children with cerebral palsy’s functional performance and gross motor function. …”
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Functionalization strategies for sustainable plant fiber composites: A comprehensive review of techniques, performance and future directions by Hassan Tawsif Tazwar, Maisha Farzana Antora, Md Zillur Rahman

“…This review comprehensively evaluates recent advancements in functionalization strategies, including chemical, physical, biological, and hybrid approaches, to improve the structural and environmental performance of PFRCs. …”
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Blood levels of copper, manganese, selenium, and zinc are positively associated with cognitive function and academic performance in adolescents by Abdur Rahman, Muddanna Rao, Ahmed Aldughpassi, Reem Jallad, Lemia Shaban

“…Multivariable regression analysis showed positive association (p < 0.01) with both cognitive function and academic performance, whether the micromineral levels were used as continuous variable or as quartiles.ConclusionIn this cohort, blood micromineral levels are positively associated with cognitive function and academic performance. …”
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