Factors Related to Functional Improvement of Patients After Ischemic Stroke and the Prognostic Value of the Functional State Rating Scale by Katarzyna Dorota Ziejka, Walenty Nyka, Kamil Chwojnicki, Marcelina Skrzypek-Czerko, Piotr Kasprzak

“…Aim. Assessment of the impact of various factors on the post-stroke functional condition and the evaluation of the usefulness of scales assessing the functional status in a distant prognosis. …”
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The Impact of Raising Children with Barth Syndrome on Parental Health-Related Quality of Life and Family Functioning: Preliminary Reliability and Validity of the PedsQL™ Family Impact Module by Yoonjeong Lim, Ickpyo Hong, Areum Han

“…The PedsQL FIM demonstrated adequate measurement properties of preliminary reliability and validity in assessing the impact of children with BTHS on parental health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and family functioning. …”
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Advanced Composites Inspired by Biological Structures and Functions in Nature: Architecture Design, Strengthening Mechanisms, and Mechanical‐Functional Responses by Hanqing Dai, Wenqing Dai, Zhe Hu, Wanlu Zhang, Guoqi Zhang, Ruiqian Guo

“…Abstract The natural design and coupling of biological structures are the root of realizing the high strength, toughness, and unique functional properties of biomaterials. Advanced architecture design is applied to many materials, including metal materials, inorganic nonmetallic materials, polymer materials, and so on. …”
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Pilot functional magnetic resonance imaging study of clemastine‐aided functional recovery on a mouse model of demyelination by Ander Egimendia, Irati L. de laPisa, Daniel Padro, Lorena Colás, Sandra Plaza‐García, David Otaegui, Pedro Ramos‐Cabrer

“…Its deleterious effects may be reversed by remyelination, a process that restores the integrity of myelin sheaths and, consequently, neuronal function. However, the functional implications of demyelination and remyelination in MS, as well as the potential impact of therapeutic interventions, remain incompletely understood. …”
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Generalized Recentered Influence Function Regressions by Javier Alejo, Antonio Galvao, Julián Martínez-Iriarte, Gabriel Montes-Rojas

“…This paper suggests a generalization of covariate shifts to study distributional impacts on inequality and distributional measures. …”
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Photocatalytic properties of SrTiO₃ – Impact of (Co-)doping with Sc, Cr, Co, Ir and La by Azeem Ghulam Nabi, Maryam Hayat, Shahbaz Khan, Salman Nazir, Akhtar Hussain, Aman-ur-Rehman, Gregory A. Chass, Devis Di Tommaso

“…The optical properties of doped SrTiO3 are crucial for solar energy conversion due to their correlation with their efficacy to absorb and convert sunlight to energy. In this study, the impact of La, Co, Cr, Sc, and Ir substitutions on the structural, optical, electrical, and photocatalytic properties of SrTiO3 were investigated by a series density functional theory (DFT) calculation. …”
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Subconcussive impacts and imaging findings over a season of contact sports by Elizabeth M Davenport, Jillian E Urban, Fatemeh Mokhtari, Ervin L Lowther, John D Van Horn, Christopher G Vaughan, Gerard A Gioia, Christopher T Whitlow, Joel D Stitzel, Joseph A Maldjian

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The impact of EEG electrode density on the mapping of cortical activity networks in infants by Amirreza Asayesh, Sampsa Vanhatalo, Anton Tokariev

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Novel cookies formula with Malva parviflora L. leaves powder as functional food: Evaluation of functional and technological properties by Nesren Elsayed, Bassem A. Sabry, Dina Mostafa Mohammed

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Functional traits mediate the elevational patterns of functional diversity and community structure of mosses in a tropical mountain area by Liqin Fu, Chengxiu Zhan, Haozhe Wang, Shikai Song, Peng Xu, Lina Zhang, Jiancheng Zhao, De Gao

“…Both biotic and abiotic processes play a significant role in shaping the community assemblages, with environmental variables having distinct impacts. Traits related to structure maintenance, water absorption, cell hydration, and nutrient acquisition were found to be key drivers of functional diversity, while water-utilization traits were mainly responsible for regulating functional community structure.…”
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Enhancement of Cement-Based Materials: Mechanisms, Impacts, and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes in Microstructural Modification by Erdong Guo, Wenhao Zhang, Jinxing Lai, Haoran Hu, Fangchen Xue, Xulin Su

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Comprehensive evaluation of the properties of camel bone gelatin: impact of the duration of pre-treatment and extraction by Meriem Imelhayene, Abdelkader Adamou, Samira Becila, Ayad Redjeb, Dahia Saidj, Abdelhakim Senoussi, Dimitris Sarris, Eleni Naziri

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Impacts of integrated meteorological and agricultural drought on global maize yields by Jiao Wang, Wenbin Liu, Dongqin Yin

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Gastrointestinal changes in paediatric malnutrition that may impact on nutrition choice by Rosan Meyer, Lauren Arpe, Aydan Kansu, Veronica Kelly, Keith Lindley, Mairéad O'Meara, Maria del Carmen Rivero, Suzanne van Zundert, Saioa Vicente-Santamaría, Orjena Žaja, Elena Oliveros, Leanne Olivier, Koen Joosten

“…The presence of compromised gastrointestinal function in children with DRM is critical as it negatively impacts the efficacy of nutritional support and recovery. …”
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Impact of Egyptian and Saudi Ziziphus spina-christi L. (Sidr) pulp incorporation on the nutritional, functional, and sensory properties of protein bars by Ebtehal A. Altamim

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Impact factor and the range of ecological connectivity change due to development by Jiyeon Lee, YoungJae Yoo, No Ol Lim, Yoonji Kim, Hye In Chung, Hyun Chan Sung, Seong-Woo Jeon

“…Multiple regression analysis revealed that the key factors affecting EC were the distance between patches and the area of ecological functional areas (EFAs). Furthermore, the change point model determined that the impact range on EC extended up to 1 km. …”
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Impact of conventional hemodialysis and hemoperfusion on microinflammation of patients with end-stage renal disease by MENG Xiao-li, YU Dong-mei, WANG Wei-wei

“…Objective To observe the impact of conventional hemodialysis and hemoperfusion on micro-inflammatory state of patients with end-stage renal disease.Methods From January 2012 to October 2013 in our hospital,68 cases of end-stage renal disease were selected as the research subjects;32 cases subject to conventional hemodialysis as the control group,and 36 cases subject to hemoperfusion as the observation group.The improvement data of renal function,micro-inflammatory state and quality of life of two groups before and after treatment were observed and compared.Results Before treatment,there was no significant difference in glomerular filtration rate,blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine between two groups(P>0.05).After three months of treatment,the glomerular filtration rate was significantly increased,and blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine were significantly reduced in two groups(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference between two groups(P>0.05).Before treatment,there was no significant difference in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,homocysteine and procalcitonin between two groups(P>0.05).After three months of treatment,the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,homocysteine,and procalcitonin in two groups were significantly reduced(P<0.05),and the difference was statistically significant between two groups(P<0.05).Before treatment,there was no significant difference in physical function status of patients[Karnofsky(KPS) scores],and psychological status[Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD) scores]between two groups(P>0.05).After three months of treatment,the KPS scores and HAMD scores in two groups got significantly improved(P<0.05),and the difference was statistically significant between two groups <P<0.05).Conclusions Conventional hemodialysis and hemoperfusion can effectively improve renal function in patients with end-stage renal disease,but the latter is more satisfactory to improve the micro-inflammatory state and the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease,so it is the preferred treatment programs clinically.…”
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A step forward in enhancing the health-promoting properties of whole tomato as a functional food to lower the impact of non-communicable diseases by Pier Giorgio Natali, Pier Giorgio Natali, Mauro Piantelli, Alessandra Sottini, Margherita Eufemi, Cristina Banfi, Luisa Imberti

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Impact of fatigue in Crohn's disease is negatively related to resting state functional connectivity between the superior parietal lobule and parahippocampal gyrus/hippocampus by Theresa A. McIver, Theresa A. McIver, Theresa A. McIver, Charles N. Bernstein, Charles N. Bernstein, Ruth Ann Marrie, Ruth Ann Marrie, Chase R. Figley, Chase R. Figley, Md Nasir Uddin, Md Nasir Uddin, Md Nasir Uddin, John D. Fisk, Lesley A. Graff, Lesley A. Graff, Ronak Patel, Erin L. Mazerolle, Jennifer Kornelsen, Jennifer Kornelsen, Jennifer Kornelsen

“…Unlike in the healthy control group, an increasing impact of physical fatigue was associated with decreasing functional connectivity between these ROIs for the Crohn's disease group (TFCE = 16.88, p-FDR = 0.03). …”
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Unlocking the daily impact of parkinson’s challenges through a comprehensive assessment using the ChulaPD ADL questionnaire by Onanong Phokaewvarangkul, Pattamon Panyakaew, Jirada Sringean, Worawit Jankates, Saisamorn Phumphid, Chanawat Anan, Kanyawat Sanyawut, Roongroj Bhidayasiri

“…This underscores its utility in reflecting disease progression and its impact on daily functions. The ChulaPD ADL questionnaire is a relevant, reliable, and valid tool for assessing activities of daily living in patients with PD.…”
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