Treatment Effects of Removable Functional Appliances in Pre-Pubertal and Pubertal Class II Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Studies. by Giuseppe Perinetti, Jasmina Primožič, Lorenzo Franchi, Luca Contardo

“…No restrictions were set regarding the type of removable appliance whenever used alone.<h4>Data collection and analysis</h4>For the meta-analysis, cephalometric parameters on the supplementary mandibular growth were the main outcomes, with other cephalometric parameters considered as secondary outcomes. …”
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Microorganisms in Macroalgae Cultivation Ecosystems: A Systematic Review and Future Prospects Based on Bibliometric Analysis by Yinglong Chen, Pengbing Pei, Muhammad Aslam, Muhamad Syaifudin, Ran Bi, Ping Li, Hong Du

“…This study used bibliometric analysis and VOSviewer based on Web of Science data to provide an overview by tracing the developmental footprint of the technology. …”
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Early screening for post-stroke depression, and the effect on functional outcomes, quality of life and mortality: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Linda Östlundh, Sean Savitz, Teresa Arora, Sudhakar Selvaraj, Tahani Casameni Montiel, Ian Grey, Hind Alfraih, Melissa Fadipe, Robert Suchting, Jennifer E Sanner Beauchamp

“…There are, however, differences in the literature on the impact of early screening on functional outcomes. In this systematic review, we synthesise the currently available literature regarding the associations between timing and setting of PSD screening and mortality, QOL and functional outcomes in stroke survivors.Methods and analysis We will systematically search electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, APA PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus and CINAHL from inception to August 2021. …”
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Effect of electrical stimulation on functional recovery of lower limbs in patients after anterior cruciate ligament surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Zhang, Wenjing Shan, Rizhao Pang, Tingting Zheng

“…The meta-analysis calculated the effect sizes concerning lower limb function outcomes as standardised mean differences (SMD) with 95% CIs. …”
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An analysis of the mediating influence of depression on the association between early-life caregiver relationships and cognitive function: a cohort study based on the CHARLS databa... by Jingkai He, Hui Zhang, Zhuocheng Wu, Liuyin Jin, Yunxin Ji

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Low pneumoperitoneum pressure facilitates postoperative pain relief and gastrointestinal function recovery in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-an... by Kai Lu, Xuefeng Peng, Ke Lan, Faqiang Zhang, Yong Cheng, Hua Yang

“…Studies comparing LPP with SPP in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, including both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies, were systematically reviewed. Data were analyzed using RevMan 5.3 software, with primary outcomes including postoperative pain at rest, pain in post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and activity-related pain.ResultsTwelve studies were included in the meta-analysis. …”
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Textual Bond “Krome Togo” [Moreover]: Lexicographic Portrait of Functional Word by P. M. Tyurin

“…The article is devoted to the analysis of the functioning of the phraseologized combination, moreover, in the text. …”
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Relationship between leg length discrepancy and functional scoliosis in children and adolescents by Fanhui Xi, Xuhong Xue, Enze Ji, Qi Zhang, Sheng Zhao, Kai Li, Yuanwei Li

“…Univariate regression analysis was used to analyze the data using the SPSS software. …”
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Glaucoma and brain functional networks: a bidirectional Mendelian randomisation study by Xiaoxiao Chen, Xinghuai Sun, Lian Shu

“…This study aimed to investigate the potential causal relationships between glaucoma and brain functional networks in order to provide novel insights into the neuropathic mechanism of glaucoma.Methods and analysis Based on the genome-wide association studies data of glaucoma and resting-state functional MRI (Rs-fMRI), a bidirectional Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis was conducted between glaucoma and brain functional networks. …”
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Longitudinal relationship between 24-Hour Movement behavior patterns and physical function and quality of life after stroke: a latent transition analysis by Yi Zhang, Lin Yao, Lei Chen, Weiying Zhong, Jiaxuan Li, Lan Xu, Xi Pan

“…The participants were asked to wear a wristband smartwatch for 7 consecutive days during each pe riod to collect 24-hour exercise data. After each period, their physical function and HRQoL were assessed. …”
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Intermediate-term oncological and functional outcomes in prostate cancer patients treated with perineal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: A single center analysis by Umberto Carbonara, Giuseppe Lippolis, Luciano Rella, Paolo Minafra, Giuseppe Guglielmi, Antonio Vitarelli, Giuseppe Lucarelli, Pasquale Ditonno

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Genome-wide identification of NDR1/HIN1-like genes in kiwifruit and function analysis of AeNHL17 in response to disease resistance by Min Zhang, Rong Fu, Miao-Miao Lin, Jin-Bao Fang, Ran Wang, Yu-Kuo Li, Jin-Yong Chen, Lei-Ming Sun, Xiu-Juan Qi

“…Conclusions Our findings revealed the function of AaNHL17 in Psa resistance, providing new data regarding the functional analysis of the NHL gene family in kiwifruit.…”
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Muscle Proteome Analysis of Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy Patients Reveals a Metabolic Rewiring Promoting Oxidative/Reductive Stress Contributing to the Loss of Muscle Function by Manuela Moriggi, Lucia Ruggiero, Enrica Torretta, Dario Zoppi, Beatrice Arosio, Evelyn Ferri, Alessandra Castegna, Chiara Fiorillo, Cecilia Gelfi, Daniele Capitanio

“…This incurable condition can severely impair muscle function, ultimately resulting in a loss of ambulation. …”
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The basic stages of improving the power grid complex functioning of the Chechen Republic by S. Kh. Masaev, U. Kh. Makaev, M. V. Debiev

“…The article considers the state of the electric power industry functioning of the Chechen Republic. Comparative data on the reception in the network and useful electricity supply of the Chechen Republic in recent years are presented. …”
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Impact of Kinesio Taping on Oral Feeding and Swallowing Functions: Acoustic Analysis of Swallowing Sounds in Late Preterm Infants—A Randomized Clinical Trial by Nilay Comuk Balci, Deniz Anuk Ince, Ayşe Ecevit, Balkar Erdoğan, Ilknur Ezgi Doğan, Ozden Turan, Aylin Tarcan

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of the Kinesio-taping technique on feeding muscles and assess feeding and swallowing function in late preterm infants through the acoustic analysis of swallowing sounds. …”
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Longitudinal analysis of risk factors for dementia based on Mild Cognitive Impairment Screen results and questionnaire responses from healthy Japanese individuals registered in an... by Masayo Ogawa, Kazushi Maruo, Daichi Sone, Hiroyuki Shimada, Keisuke Suzuki, Hiroshi Watanabe, Hiroshi Matsuda, Hidehiro Mizusawa

“…The present study aimed to explore factors affecting longitudinal changes in cognitive function for a longer interval of 18 months using the IROOP® data. …”
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Evaluation of lung function of municipal garbage collectors in Fars province in 2012 by M Neghab, F Khodaparast Kazerouni, J Hasanzadeh

“…:ResultsAnalysis of the data showed that some symptoms of respiratory disease such as shortness of breath (39%),productive cough (9.52%), wheezing (18.09%) and phlegm (10.47%) were significantly (p<0.05) more prevalent among garbage collectors. …”
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Internet Addiction and Its Relationship with Family Functioning in High School Students by Zahra Harsej, Nasrin Mokhtari Lakeh, Farzaneh Sheikholeslami, Ehsan KazemnezhadLeili

“…Chi-Square test and rank-ordered logistic regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results:The response rate of of students was 86.81%; 85.7% had at least two family members who were using the Internet; 71.2% of students had no addiction, 27.5% were exposed to Internet addiction and 1.3% had Internet addiction. …”
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Risk assessment in production of functional food products by means of RCA method by A. S. Dydykin, Yu. N. Zubarev, E. I. Logunova, Yu. A. Kuzlyakina

“…To assess the probable risks that can affect the peculiar features of the functional foods, RCA root cause mapping system was proposed that includes the standard methods: Ishikawa cause and effect diagram, fault tree analysis FTA, failure mode and effect analysis FMEA, and Pareto analysis. …”
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Sustainable Valorization of Jackfruit Peel Waste: Bio‐Functional and Structural Characterization by Rangina Brahma, Subhajit Ray, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Shridhar

“…In this work, we examined A. heterophyllus peel, from its chemical composition to its functional and biological characteristics. Proximate analysis of the A. heterophyllus peel revealed the presence of protein (1%) and fiber (21%) content. …”
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