Ratio and interconnections of functional fitness structure key components of elite combat athletes at the stage of maximum realization of individual capabilities by Oleksander Pryimakov, Sergii Iermakov, Jerzy Eider, Stanislav Prysiazhniuk, Anatoly Skrypko, Natalija Mazurok

“…The objective of the work consisted in studying the ratio and interconnections of functional fitness structure key components of elite combat athletes in the process of adaptation to physical loads at the stage of individual capacity maximum realization. …”
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Identification of a potentially functional MKS2/ALT homolog gene in the genome of the cultivated potato Solanum tuberosum by Huong Thi Diem Tran, Thuong Thi Hong Nguye

“…A combined in silico approach including sequence alignment, phylogenetic assessment, 3D structural modeling and RNA-sequencing data analysis was performed to exploit the functional properties of this gene. The encoded protein possesses the conserved Aspartate and functional domain characteristic of single Hotdog-fold thioesterases, and it shares high similarity in sequence and structure with SlMKS2a of the cultivated tomato (S. lycopersicum). …”
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Self-Supervised Learning with Trilateral Redundancy Reduction for Urban Functional Zone Identification Using Street-View Imagery by Kun Zhao, Juan Li, Shuai Xie, Lijian Zhou, Wenbin He, Xiaolin Chen

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed self-supervised pre-training method outperformed the direct supervised learning approaches for urban functional zone identification by 19% on average. It also surpassed the performance of models pre-trained on ImageNet by around 11%, achieving state-of-the-art (SOTA) results in self-supervised pre-training.…”
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Heterozygous pathogenic STT3A variation leads to dominant congenital glycosylation disorders and functional validation in zebrafish by Linxue Meng, Zhixu Fang, Li Jiang, Yinglan Zheng, Siqi Hong, Yu Deng, Lingling Xie

“…We performed CRISPR-Cas9 to establish heterozygous knockdown zebrafish to validate the functional implications of autosomal dominant inheritance of STT3A in pathogenesis. …”
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Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1 is essential for transplantable mouse bone marrow hematopoietic stem cell and progenitor function. by Camilla Halvarsson, Pernilla Eliasson, Jan-Ingvar Jönsson

“…It has not been established whether PDK1 is essential for HSC function and mediates hypoxia-adapting functions in HSCs. …”
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Modification of the toronto rehabilitation institute—hand function test for integration into robot-assisted therapy: technical validation and usability by Aisha Raji, Stephanie DiNunzio, Andrew Whitmell, Cesar Marquez-Chin, Milos R. Popovic

“…Abstract Background Effective rehabilitation of the upper extremity function is vital for individuals recovering from stroke or cervical spinal cord injury, as it can enable them to regain independence in daily tasks. …”
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Clinical and Functional Results of Combined Surgical Treatment of a Patient with Keratoconus: 10-year Follow-up Experience by Yu. Yu. Kalinnikov, S. B. Izmailova, L. F. Ragimova, Z. M. Ismailova, S. Yu. Kalinnikova, D. A. Sagonenko

“…In this regard, in 2015 we proposed a method for intraoperative prevention of postkeratoplastic astigmatism.Objective: to present the long-term clinical and functional results of treating a patient with KK after PKP with one-stage implantation of an open ring into the graft.Patient and methods. …”
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Ozone and Nitrogen Deposition Effects on Plant Physiology and Growth Vary among Tree Species, Not Plant Functional Types by Xiangyang Yuan, Xuemei Hu, Siyu Gun, Laiye Qu, Yan Yan, Evgenios Agathokleous

“…Rising ozone (O3) concentration and increased nitrogen (N) deposition are global challenges, and it remains unclear whether plant functional types (i.e., deciduous broadleaf vs. evergreen conifer) respond differently to this interactive effect. …”
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International Expert Consensus on Relevant Health and Functioning Concepts to Assess in Users of Tobacco and Nicotine Products: Delphi Study by Vivienne Law, Esther F Afolalu, Linda Abetz-Webb, Lee Andrew Wemyss, Andrew Turner, Christelle Chrea

“…MethodsExperts (n=105), including health care professionals, researchers, and policy makers, from 26 countries with professional experience and knowledge of sf-TNPs completed a 3-round, adapted Delphi panel. Online surveys combining quantitative (MaxDiff best-worst scaling and latent class analysis) and qualitative assessments were used to rank and achieve alignment on the importance of 69 health and functioning concepts. …”
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Bridging Science and Lifestyle: A Feasibility Study for Developing a Novel Functional Food to Support Well-Being by Efstratios Christodoulou, Sotiria Laoutari, Fani Athanasiou, Eleni Poutli, Demetriana Andreou, Yiannis Kourkoutas, Antonios E. Koutelidakis

“…Additionally, this study lays the groundwork for a clinical trial exploring the effects of a novel functional food on mental health and well-being. Data were collected through an online bilingual survey (Greek/English) from 362 participants across Greece and Cyprus, using an adapted Functional Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFFQ) featuring 30 foods with documented effects on cognitive function and mood regulation. …”
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Correlation and regression analysis of KRT35 and TCHHL1 functional genes for cashmere fineness in Liaoning cashmere goats by Weihang Hong, Hua Ma, Lingjun Nie, Shuaitong Li, Lingchao Kong, Ran Duan, Qingyu Yuan, Qiying Zhan, Jinghan Wang, Yuyan Cong, Zeying Wang

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Shotgun Metagenomics Reveals Metabolic Potential and Functional Diversity of Microbial Communities of Chitu and Shala Soda Lakes in Ethiopia by Gessesse Kebede Bekele, Ebrahim M. Abda, Fassil Assefa Tuji, Abu Feyisa Meka, Mesfin Tafesse Gemeda

“…This study employed shotgun metagenomics (NovaSeq PE150) to investigate the functional diversity and metabolic potential of microbial communities in Ethiopia’s Chitu and Shala Lakes. …”
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Brief Video-Delivered Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Functioning in Older Veterans: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Christine E Gould, Chalise Carlson, Julie L Wetherell, Mary K Goldstein, Lauren Anker, Sherry A Beaudreau

“…Measures of anxiety, depression, and functioning were obtained at baseline, week 4 (end of treatment), week 8, and week 12. …”
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Lactic Acid and Glutamine Have Positive Synergistic Effects on Growth Performance, Intestinal Function, and Microflora of Weaning Piglets by Junjie Jiang, Daiwen Chen, Bing Yu, Jun He, Jie Yu, Xiangbing Mao, Zhiqing Huang, Yuheng Luo, Junqiu Luo, Ping Zheng

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary addition of lactic acid and glutamine, and their interactions, on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, intestinal barrier functions, microflora, and expressions of intestinal development-related genes of weaning piglets. …”
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Comparative Study between Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women Regarding Variation of Liver Function Tests: Assessment of Health Literacy by Amina I. B. Othman, Dalia M. A. Elsherbini, Hayam F. A. Eittah, Manal S. Hakami, Badria M. A. Mohammed

“…Aim: The study aimed to examine the effect of pregnancy on liver function tests among pregnant women during various trimesters of pregnancy and compare with non-pregnant and determine the patients' level of health literacy regarding the variation of liver function tests among those patients. …”
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Comprehensive Genomic Analysis of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and Its Temperate N-15-like Phage: From Isolation to Functional Annotation by Reham Yahya, Aljawharah Albaqami, Amal Alzahrani, Suha M. Althubaiti, Moayad Alhariri, Eisa T. Alrashidi, Nada Alhazmi, Mohammed A. Al-Matary, Najwa Alharbi

“…The importance of temperate phages in bacterial genomes and their function in the larger framework of microbial ecology and evolution is emphasized in this research.…”
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Topographic complexity drives trait composition as well as functional and phylogenetic diversity of understory plant communities in microrefugia: New insights for conservation by Kata Frei, Anna E-Vojtkó, Csaba Tölgyesi, András Vojtkó, Tünde Farkas, László Erdős, Gábor Li, Ádám Lőrincz, Zoltán Bátori

“…These results suggest that topographic complexity in forested dolines has a significant effect on the distribution of plant functional traits in the understory. High functional and phylogenetic diversity in doline bottoms can have important consequences for the long-term survival of plant populations, highlighting that these microhabitats may provide a higher resilience and support an adaptive community-level response to natural and anthropogenic stressors. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF MEDICAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL-PEDAGOGIC SUPPORT OF CHILDREN AT SCHOOL by E. A. Tepper, T. E. Taranushenko, I. O. Loginova, D. S. Kaskayeva, T. V. Sviridova

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Neural Network Method of Controllers’ Parametric Optimization with Variable Structure and Semi-Permanent Integration Based on the Computation of Second-Order Sensitivity Functions... by Serhii Vladov, Lukasz Scislo, Nina Szczepanik-Ścisło, Anatoliy Sachenko, Victoria Vysotska

“…The traditional PI controller modification, including a switching function for adaptation to operating conditions, allows for the system’s effective control in real time. …”
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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

“…Overall findings support MuSt theoretical underpinnings and suggest that athletes who experience competence, autonomy, and relatedness are likely to adopt adaptive coping, view challenges as growth opportunities, experience pleasant emotions, and undergo functional psychobiosocial experiences. …”
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