AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHILD AND PARENT REPORTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: ASSOCIATIONS WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS, PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH, AND THE IMPACT OF SOCIODEM... by Alma Glinac, Vesna Bratovčić, Esma Ahmedović, Nejra Bukvić, Amna Delić

“…The findings highlight the importance of considering the child’s perspective and focusing interventions on daily functioning. …”
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The moderating role of walking in the association between HDL cholesterol and cognitive function among Korean older adults: a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study by Kyuyoung Cho, Kyuyoung Cho, Hye Won Chai, Hye Won Chai, Min Kyoung Park

“…We conducted a subgroup analysis to explore whether the interaction of these factors differs depending on older adults’ history of chronic conditions.MethodsThis study used cross-sectional Korean National Health Insurance Service data from 2009 that included a sample of older adults who remained qualified for health insurance and medical aid (n = 20,162). …”
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A lightweight authentication scheme for telecare medical information system by Lijun Xiao, Songyou Xie, Dezhi Han, Wei Liang, Jun Guo, Wen-Kuang Chou

“…In order to solve the safety problems of TMIS, this paper combines Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) technology to propose an access control and authentication scheme suitable for TMIS. …”
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Teak (Tectona grandis Linn. f) and Edaphic Factors Affecting the Regeneration of Woody Species and Their Functional Traits in Economic Forest Plantation, Northern Thailand by Lamthai Asanok, Rungrawee Taweesuk, Torlarp Kamyo

“…We analyzed differences in stand characteristics, soil properties, and community-level functional traits among sites. The RLQ analysis was performed to explore the associations among species abundances, plant traits, and a combined set of soil variables and stand characteristics. …”
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Correlations of serum histone deacetylase 3 and thrombospondin-1 levels with cardiac function grades, ventricular remodeling, and prognosis in patients with chronic heart failure by Jiange Cheng, Tao Cheng

“…Abstract Background This study aims to analyze the relations of serum Histone Deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) and Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) levels to cardiac function grades, ventricular remodeling, and prognosis of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). …”
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25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 exert distinct effects on human skeletal muscle function and gene expression. by Zaki K Hassan-Smith, Carl Jenkinson, David J Smith, Ivan Hernandez, Stuart A Morgan, Nicola J Crabtree, Neil J Gittoes, Brian G Keevil, Paul M Stewart, Martin Hewison

“…These pleiotropic effects of the vitamin D 'metabolome' on muscle function indicate that future supplementation studies should not be restricted to conventional analysis of the major circulating form of vitamin D, 25OHD3.…”
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Zip4 (Slc39a4) expression is activated in hepatocellular carcinomas and functions to repress apoptosis, enhance cell cycle and increase migration. by Benjamin P Weaver, Yuxia Zhang, Stephen Hiscox, Grace L Guo, Udayan Apte, Kathryn M Taylor, Christian T Sheline, Li Wang, Glen K Andrews

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The Influence of Brand Perception, Social Influence, and Attitude to Functional Food on Repurchase Intention With Conspicuous Consumption as an Intervening Variable (Study on Kopi... by Aulia Life Rahma Putri, Nurul Azizah

“… This study aims to analyze the effect of Brand Perception, Social Influence, and Attitude to Functional Food on Repurchase Intention, with Conspicuous Consumption as an intervening variable, in the context of Kelana Mobile Coffee in Surabaya. …”
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Does the initial GCS of patients with brain arteriovenous malformations impact their postoperative functional outcomes? A single-center study experience and literature review by Alireza Tabibkhooei, Mansour Parvaresh, Mehdi Haghshenas, Mohammad Yavari, Kimia Didehvar, Parisa Javadnia

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Estimation of heat transfer parameters by using trained POD-RBF and Grey Wolf Optimizer by Minh Ngoc Nguyen, Nha Thanh Nguyen, Thien Tich Truong

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Associations among circulating sphingolipids, β-cell function, and risk of developing type 2 diabetes: A population-based cohort study in China. by Huan Yun, Liang Sun, Qingqing Wu, Geng Zong, Qibin Qi, Huaixing Li, He Zheng, Rong Zeng, Liming Liang, Xu Lin

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Application of machine learning models in predictive maintenance of Francis hydraulic turbines by Júlio César Silva de Souza, Oswaldo Honorato Júnior, Geraldo Lúcio Tiago Filho, Otávio Augusto Salgado Carpinteiro, Hailton Silveira Domingues Biancardine Júnior, Ivan Felipe Silva dos Santos

“…This article proposes a cavitation monitoring system based on the analysis of vibration spectra via two Machine Learning (ML) models: a Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) neural network and a Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network. …”
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Geographic gradients in a functional trait: variation of body size and size diversity in ground beetle Poecilus cupreus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera, Carabidae) by Raisa A. Sukhodolskaya, Sergey L. Luzyanin, Teodora M. Teofilova, Vladimir Landgraf, Nadezhda L. Ukhova, Tamara A. Avtaeva, Kirill Yu. Maksimovich, Andrey D. Belosludcev, Roman P. Gorbunov

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Alterations in Gut Microbiome Composition and Barrier Function Are Associated with Reproductive and Metabolic Defects in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Pilot Study. by Lisa Lindheim, Mina Bashir, Julia Münzker, Christian Trummer, Verena Zachhuber, Bettina Leber, Angela Horvath, Thomas R Pieber, Gregor Gorkiewicz, Vanessa Stadlbauer, Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch

“…<h4>Methods</h4>16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing was performed on stool samples from 24 PCOS patients and 19 healthy controls. Data processing and microbiome analysis were conducted in mothur and QIIME using different relative abundance cut-offs. …”
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Effects of a Digital Functional Exercise Program on the Disease Activities and Physical Capabilities of Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled T... by Xingkang Liu, Xiaojian Ji, Lidong Hu, Tianyu Jiang, Ang Min, Lulu Zeng, Yiwen Wang, Meihui Zhao, Jian Zhu, Feng Huang, Changshui Weng, Zheng Zhao

“…Recruitment (February 2023-March 2024) and follow-up (concluding September 2024) are complete. Data analysis (November 2024) and result dissemination (April 2025) are pending. …”
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Relationship of Hemoglobin A1c with β Cell Function and Insulin Resistance in Newly Diagnosed and Drug Naive Type 2 Diabetes Patients by Xinguo Hou, Jinbo Liu, Jun Song, Chuan Wang, Kai Liang, Yu Sun, Zeqiang Ma, Weifang Yang, Chengqiao Li, Xiuping Zhang, Peng Lin, Lei Gong, Meijian Wang, Fuqiang Liu, Wenjuan Li, Fei Yan, Jun Qin, Lingshu Wang, Jidong Liu, Ruxing Zhao, Shihong Chen, Li Chen

“…ANOVA, t-tests, and binary logistic regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results. Compared with subjects with A1c values <6.5%, individuals with an A1c of 6.5–7% exhibited an increased HOMA-β index. …”
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A dataset of Zostera marina and Zostera noltei structure and functioning in four sites along the French coast over a period of 18 months by Lacoste, Elise, Ouisse, Vincent, Desroy, Nicolas, Allano, Lionel, Auby, Isabelle, Bajjouk, Touria, Bourdier, Constance, Caisey, Xavier, De Casamajor, Marie-Noelle, Cimiterra, Nicolas, Cordier, Céline, Curd, Amélia, Derrien, Lauriane, Droual, Gabin, Dubois, Stanislas, Foucault, Elodie, Foveau, Aurélie, Gaffet, Jean-Dominique, Ganthy, Florian, Gionaroli, Camille, Ignacio-Cifre, Rachel, Liabot, Pierre-Olivier, Messiaen, Gregory, Meteigner, Claire, Monnier, Benjamin, Van Paemelen, Robin, Pasquier, Marine, Rigouin, Loic, Rollet, Claire, Royer, Aurélien, Soissons, Laura, Tancray, Aurélien, Blanchet-Aurigny, Aline

“…As the most comprehensive and broadscale French dataset on seagrass structure and functioning  to date, it is useful for both data analysis and management actions.…”
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A Novel Locus Harbouring a Functional CD164 Nonsense Mutation Identified in a Large Danish Family with Nonsyndromic Hearing Impairment. by Mette Nyegaard, Nanna D Rendtorff, Morten S Nielsen, Thomas J Corydon, Ditte Demontis, Anna Starnawska, Anne Hedemand, Annalisa Buniello, Francesco Niola, Michael T Overgaard, Suzanne M Leal, Wasim Ahmad, Friedrik P Wikman, Kirsten B Petersen, Dorthe G Crüger, Jaap Oostrik, Hannie Kremer, Niels Tommerup, Morten Frödin, Karen P Steel, Lisbeth Tranebjærg, Anders D Børglum

“…In this study we used SNP-based linkage analysis and follow up microsatellite markers to identify a novel locus (DFNA66) on chromosome 6q15-21 (LOD 5.1) in a large Danish family with dominantly inherited NSHI. …”
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Multivariate linear time-series modeling and prediction of cerebral physiologic signals: review of statistical models and implications for human signal analytics by Nuray Vakitbilir, Amanjyot Singh Sainbhi, Abrar Islam, Alwyn Gomez, Alwyn Gomez, Kevin Yuwa Stein, Logan Froese, Tobias Bergmann, Davis McClarty, Rahul Raj, Frederick Adam Zeiler, Frederick Adam Zeiler, Frederick Adam Zeiler, Frederick Adam Zeiler

“…These models are examined for their ability to capture intricate relationships among cerebral parameters, offering a holistic representation of brain function. The use of multivariate statistical models enables the capturing of complex relationships among cerebral physiological signals. …”
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Investigating genotype-phenotype correlation of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R8: association of clinical severity, protein biological function and protein oligomerization by Xiongda Liang, Jiameng Si, Hongting Xie, Yuqing Guan, Wanying Lin, Zezhang Lin, Ganwei Zheng, Xiaofeng Wei, Xingbang Xiong, Zhengfei Zhuang, Xuan Shang

“…Then, bioinformatics analysis, cellular functional experiment and biophysical assay were used to measure the effect of above variants in TRIM32 protein oligomerization and ubiquitination to target substrates. …”
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