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

“…This study evaluates the effectiveness of Ecosystem Functional Attributes (EFAs) and Ecosystem Functional Types (EFTs) as early warning indicators of ecosystem degradation. …”
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Influence of exercise interventions on functional movement screen scores in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ali Asghar Maleki, Seyed Hamed Mousavi, Mohamad Ali Biabangard, Hooman Minoonejad

“…Abstract The functional movement screen (FMS) is a widely recognized tool for evaluating movement patterns and identifying potential injury risks in athletes. …”
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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

“…To elucidate these, we conducted a series of experiments consisting of (1) a two-factor field experiment, where we manipulated the forb abundance and caterpillar presence to assess their interactive effects on plant productivity and caterpillar performance, (2) a field complementary shelter addition experiment, designed to isolate and evaluate the effects of microclimatic changes resulting from forb removal, and (3) a confirmatory microcosm experiment to validate the field findings under controlled by monitoring the herbivory patterns. …”
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Phytoplankton functional group dynamics and environmental drivers in a tropical monomictic lake (Lake Yambo, Philippines) by Dimple May Gianne Q. Dumaguit, Maxine A.D. Mowe, Rey Donne S. Papa

“…This study examined vertical and seasonal variations in environmental conditions and phytoplankton functional group composition in Lake Yambo to assess how seasonal stratification and mixing affect functional groups’ vertical structure. …”
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Diversity and functional roles of endophytic and rhizospheric microorganisms in Ophioglossum vulgatum L.: implications for bioactive compound synthesis by Xian-Nv Long, Xian-Nv Long, Xian-Nv Long, Xing-Kai Zhang, Yue Wu, Shu-Shuang Tang, Tai-Xiong Zheng, Di Chen, Guan-Hua Cao, Guan-Hua Cao, Guan-Hua Cao, Xu-Hong Zhou, Sen He, Sen He, Sen He

“…Alpha/beta diversity analyses showed higher microbial richness in rhizosphere soil than in plant tissues. Functional predictions (PICRUSt2/FUNGuild) linked endophytic and rhizospheric bacteria to metabolism, human diseases, and biological systems. …”
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RNA editing-induced structural and functional adaptations of NAD9 in Triticum aestivum under drought stress by Nermin G. Mohamed, Ahmed M. Ramadan, Ahmed M. Ramadan, Marwa Amer, Yasser Morsy, Yasser Morsy, Rasha A. Mohamed, Osama A. M. Said, Afnan A. Alnufaei, Mona I M. Ibrahim, Sameh E. Hassanein, Sameh E. Hassanein, Hala F. Eissa, Hala F. Eissa

“…Protein models were generated using AlphaFold, with functional predictions and structure verification conducted using various bioinformatics tools to investigate the effect of RNA editing on protein level.ResultsThe results showed significant RNA editing events, especially C-to-T conversions, in the nad9 gene across different drought exposure times. …”
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Cognitive functions in patients suffering from hypertension and hypothyroidism with retrospective evaluation of control over disease compensation. by M. I. Lesiv

“…A detailed analysis of the patterns of the ACE-R scale revealed that patients in Group I had a significantly lower score in the memory domain (22.68±0.96, p=0.037); patients in Group II had a low score in the concentration domain (15.85±1.14, p=0.045) and executive functions domain (11.62±8.63, p=0.041). …”
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Effect of External Sensory Integration on Motor Functional Disorder In Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (Adhd) - A Pilot Study by Chhavi Kumar Sharma, Shahiduz Zafar

“…The interventions were administered over six months, with assessments conducted at baseline and post-intervention using Conner’s Teacher Rating Scale, Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), and the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire. …”
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Exploring the innovation landscape of ginger: Insights from patent documentation analysis by Maima Matin, Bhupinder Kapoor, Monica Gulati, Michel-Edwar Mickael, Farhan Bin Matin, Agnieszka Kamińska, Joanna Bensz, Dariusz Sołdacki, Agnieszka Wierzbicka, Monika Marcinkowska-Lesiak, Ahmed Fatimi, Hong-Yan Liu, Ren-You Gan, Olga Adamska, Artur Stolarczyk, Jarosław Olav Horbańczuk, Artur Jóźwik, Atanas G. Atanasov

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Exploring the Impact of Streets’ Syntactic Properties on the Urban Functions and Land Use: Insights from Spatial Network Analysis by Aya Furat Alobaydi, Dhirgham Alobaydi, Sally Fakhri Abdullah

“… This study employs an integrated research model to examine the syntax properties of the historic urban network in older Baghdad, explaining how spatial configurations affect urban functions and land use. The relationship between the street network and land use pattern is again the focus for architects and urban planners trying to revitalize historic urban cores. …”
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Comparing functional state of retina, macula, and optic nerve in preterm children and full-term children at school age by Mai A. Mohammed, Amr M. Elhady

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the retinal, macular, and optic nerve functions, using electrophysiological tests, in preterm children at school age to healthy controls. …”
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Bioinformatics and Functional Validation of <i>CqPRX9L1</i> in <i>Chenopodium quinoa</i> by Hongxia Guo, Linzhuan Song, Yufa Wang, Li Zhao, Chuangyun Wang

“…In this study, a preliminary functional analysis of <i>CqPRX9L1</i> was conducted. …”
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Evaluation of ciliary functions and ciliary beat frequency via cell culture method in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia by Nagehan Emiralioğlu, Nural Kiper, Deniz Doğru, Ebru Yalçın, Mina Gharibzadeh Hızal, Sanem Eryılmaz Polat, Gökçen Dilşa Tuğcu, Önder Günaydın, Pergin Atilla, Elif Bilgiç, Bengisu Kaya, Rümeysa Hekimoğlu, Uğur Özçelik

“…There was no significant difference in the beat frequency of PCD patients before and after cell culture. Ciliary function analysis showed the similar beating pattern before and after cell culture in patients with PCD. …”
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Evaluation of water supply function in the Economic Belt of the Northern Slope of the Tianshan Mountains based on the InVEST model by Wei Liu, Hao Tian, Xingang Xu, Guang Yang

“…Using the InVEST model, we conducted a quantitative assessment and comprehensive study on the water supply function of EBNSTM across the aforementioned years. …”
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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies by Guillermo García-Pérez-de-Sevilla, Rafael Zapata-Lamana

“…Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the associations between cognitive functions and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) in children and adolescents. …”
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Neural Correlates of Flight Acceleration in Pigeons: Gamma-Band Activity and Local Functional Network Dynamics in the AId Region by Suchen Li, Zhuo Tang, Mengmeng Li, Lifang Yang, Zhigang Shang

“…Flight behavior in pigeons is governed by intricate neural mechanisms that regulate movement patterns and flight dynamics. Among various kinematic parameters, flight acceleration provides critical information for the brain to modulate movement intensity, speed, and direction. …”
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Reliability Assessment of Optical Physical Unclonable Functions Based on the Spatial Distribution of Catastrophic Failure Sites in MIM Structures by Marc Porti, Alvaro Solis, Alex Calatayud, Montserrat Nafria, Enrique Miranda

“…When the energy released by the sudden occurrence of this kind of shorts is high enough, the events are clearly detected in the top area of the structure as a random spatial point pattern. As it was demonstrated in previous works, the distribution of failure sites obtained this way can be used to generate optically detectable cryptographic keys in the context of Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs). …”
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Effects of functional electrical stimulation on cognition rate and gait in neurological patients during single- and dual-task walking by Niklas Bleichner, Daniel W. W. Heitzmann, Jennifer Raynaud, Andreas Stähle, Claudia Weichold, Merkur Alimusaj, Cornelia Putz, Frauke Nees, Herta Flor, Sebastian I. Wolf

“…Abstract People with neurological disorders and foot drop may suffer from cognitive-motor interference during walking. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) targets foot drop during gait but its effects on cognition remain underexplored. …”
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Association between cognitive function and Cre/BW in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: evidence from the CHARLS by Shuting Li, Mengya Qi, Yanxue Wang, Xingmeng Lu, Xingang Li

“…When analyzing cognitive function scores by quartiles, we observed a consistent pattern where lower Cre/BW ratios were associated with better cognitive performance, even after multivariable adjustment (OR = 0.973, 95% CI: 0.951 to 0.996, p = 0.019). …”
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Assessment of the Abnormalities in Chest Computed Tomography and Pulmonary Function Test in Convalescents Six Months After COVID-19 by Katarzyna Guziejko, Anna Moniuszko-Malinowska, Robert Flisiak, Piotr Czupryna, Sebastian Sołomacha, Paweł Sowa, Marlena Dubatówka, Magda Łapińska, Łukasz Kiszkiel, Łukasz Szczerbiński, Piotr Paweł Laskowski, Maciej Alimowski, Gabriela Trojan, Karol Adam Kamiński

“…This study aimed to evaluate chest computed tomography (CT) and pulmonary function test (PFT) abnormalities in convalescents six months after COVID-19 and to compare these findings with those from a representative population cohort. …”
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