Resting-state functional connectivity changes following audio-tactile speech training by Katarzyna Cieśla, Katarzyna Cieśla, Katarzyna Cieśla, Tomasz Wolak, Amir Amedi, Amir Amedi

“…In this study, we used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI) to measure spontaneous low-frequency oscillations in the brain while at rest to assess training-induced changes in functional connectivity. …”
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An updated review on carbon nanomaterials: Types, synthesis, functionalization and applications, degradation and toxicity by Roy Arpita, Gupta Aaryan, Haque Benazeer, Qureshi Absar Ahmed, Verma Devvret, Sharma Kuldeep, Lee Siaw Foon, Hee Cheng Wan, Roy Amit, Verma Rajan

“…Notwithstanding the encouraging uses, the large-scale synthesis and functionalization of carbon nanomaterials present several difficulties. …”
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Exploring the potential of wild leafy vegetables widespread in European Alps as functional food by Simone Ravetto Enri, Nicole Mélanie Falla, Sonia Demasi, Daniela Manila Bianchi, Stefania Squadrone, Giampiero Lombardi, Valentina Scariot

“…These findings underscore wild vegetables potential as functional foods, offering bioactive compounds comparable to or exceeding cultivated plants. …”
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Evidence of a hierarchical representation in bodily self-consciousness: the neural correlates of embodiment and presence in virtual worlds by Evan Alexander Owens, Robert O. Duncan, Robert O. Duncan

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A novel indicator for predicting functional recovery in elderly hip fracture patients by Weicheng Wu, Zhening Guo, Peiyao Zhu, Bo Lv, Yongtao Mao, Chang She, Wei Xu, Jun Gu, Jie Pan, Liubing Li, Liubing Li

“…BackgroundThe inflammatory response following hip fracture significantly influences postoperative functional recovery in patients. However, to date, no inflammatory index has been identified as a reliable and accurate predictor of functional recovery, especially in elderly patients with hip fractures. …”
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Interplay of anxiety, depression, vascular function, and biomarkers in post-myocardial infarction patients by Jan Kafol, Jan Kafol, Borut Jug, Borut Jug, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Jure Tršan, Daniel Košuta, Daniel Košuta, Marko Novaković, Marko Novaković

“…Depression and anxiety are common in CAD patients and negatively affect quality of life, physical functioning, and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. …”
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Evaluating the effects of coffee consumption on the structure and function of the heart from multiple perspectives by Xiong-Bin Ma, Yan-Lin Lv, Lin Qian, Jing-Fen Yang, Qian Song, Yong-Ming Liu

“…ObjectiveTo assess the causal relationship between coffee consumption and cardiac structure and function in elderly European populations using multiple genetic methodologies.MethodsLeveraging genome-wide association study (GWAS) data from elderly European populations, we conducted linkage disequilibrium score regression (LDSC), two-step Mendelian randomization (MR), and colocalization analyses to investigate genetic associations, causal relationships, and mediating effects among these factors. …”
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Functional Properties and Safety Considerations of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Under Varying Conditions by Ana Rita Mendes, Carlos M. Granadeiro, Andreia Leite, Otmar Geiss, Ivana Bianchi, Jessica Ponti, Dora Mehn, Eulália Pereira, Paula Teixeira, Fátima Poças

“…Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) exhibit diverse morphologies and sizes, influencing their functional properties. However, the relationship between their morphology and behavior under varying conditions remains poorly understood. …”
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Neurochemical and molecular characteristics of altered brain functional activity in the anti-NMDAR encephalitis by Xiarong Gong, Wei Li, Chengsi Luo, Yanghua Tian, Jiaojian Wang, Yuan Gao, Yuanyuan Guo, Meiling Chen, Qiang Meng

“…All participants underwent resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) scanning, with patients being scanned during the recovery phase of the disease. …”
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A facile photonics reconfigurable memristor with dynamically allocated neurons and synapses functions by Zhenyu Zhou, Lulu Wang, Gongjie Liu, Yuchen Li, Zhiyuan Guan, Zixuan Zhang, Pengfei Li, Yifei Pei, Jianhui Zhao, Jiameng Sun, Yahong Wang, Yiduo Shao, Xiaobing Yan

“…Abstract The dynamic neural network function realized by reconfigurable memristors to implement artificial neurons and synapses is an effective method to complete the next generation of neuromorphic computing. …”
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Psychosocial Assessment as a Key Component in an Integrated, Personalized Care Pathway: A Protocol for a Low Back Pain Randomized Controlled Trial by Anna Anselmo, Maria Pagano, Francesco Corallo, Irene Cappadona, Davide Cardile, Fabrizio Russo, Alice Laudisio, Giuseppe F. Papalia, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco S. Calabrò

“…In view of the close correlation between the functions of the body, which cannot be examined piecemeal but as an integrated system, a holistic approach allows for a comprehensive assessment of the patient. …”
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Demographic Dynamics in Latin America (1961–2023): A Characterization using Functional Biplots and Neutrosophic TOPSIS Neutrosophic TOPSIS by Inés Alejandra Vicencio Pardo, José Luis Vicente Villardón

“…This study analyzes the Growth Rate behavior Demographic (TDC) of the countries Latin Americans during the period 1961–2023 through Methods Multivariate Functional and Neutrosophic TOPSIS. The techniques descriptive, grouping functional and display using Functional Biplot allowed identify curves of countries with behavior atypical (Venezuela, Uruguay, Honduras) and group countries with patterns similar in different points in the period studied. …”
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Conceito anátomo-fisiológico do lobo occipital Functional anatomy of the occipital lobe by M. Caetano de Barros, A. Cardoso, G. Holanda

“…This means that, as in every superior cerebral function, the visual activity cannot be strictly localised as it results from the integration of many structures working harmoniously. …”
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MicroRNAs regulate alveolar macrophage homeostasis and its function in lung fibrosis by Nirmal Parajuli, Nirmal Parajuli, Yi Yao, Yi Yao, Namir Khalasawi, Namir Khalasawi, Congcong Yin, Congcong Yin, Qiong Zhang, Indra Adrianto, Indra Adrianto, Indra Adrianto, Indra Adrianto, Indra Adrianto, Aakash Hans, Aakash Hans, Li Zhou, Li Zhou, Li Zhou, Li Zhou, Li Zhou, Qing-Sheng Mi, Qing-Sheng Mi, Qing-Sheng Mi, Qing-Sheng Mi, Qing-Sheng Mi

“…However, the role of miRNAs in the postnatal maintenance of TR-AMs and Mo-AMs, as well as their function in pulmonary fibrosis, remains unclear.Methods and ResultsHere, we demonstrate that deleting miRNAs after birth severely disrupts TR-AM homeostasis and Mo-AM repopulation from the bone marrow following irradiation. …”
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Identification of Potentially Functional Circular RNA/Long Noncoding RNA-MicroRNA-mRNA Regulatory Networks Associated with Vascular Injury in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Integrated Microarray Analysis by Yi Leng, Ming-zhu Wang, Kang-ling Xie, Ying Cai

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An isogeometric approach for vibration characteristics analysis of functionally graded triply periodic minimal sandwich curved-doubly shell integrated with magneto-electro surface layers subjected to low-velocity impact load by Le Hoai, Pham Hoang Tu, Van Ke Tran, Nguyen Thi Hue

“…In this paper, the isogeometric analysis (IGA) method is employed to analyze the oscillation characteristics of functionally graded triply periodic minimal surface (FG-TPMS) curved-doubly shells integrated with magneto-electric surface layers (referred to as ''FG-TPMS-MEE curved-doubly shells'') subjected to low-velocity impact loads. …”
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Humidity-Activated Ammonia Sensor Based on Carboxylic Functionalized Cross-Linked Hydrogel by Yaping Song, Yihan Xia, Wei Zhang, Yunlong Yu, Yanyu Cui, Lichao Liu, Tong Zhang, Sen Liu, Hongran Zhao, Teng Fei

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Dietary carbohydrates alter immune-modulatory functionalities and DNA inversions in Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron by Noa Gal-Mandelbaum, Shaqed Carasso, Alon Kedem, Tamar Ziv, Roni Keshet-David, Roberto Abboud, Rawan Zaatry, Tal Gefen, Naama Geva-Zatorsky

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Some improvements of McShane and Hölder-type inequalities via superquadratic functions by Shumaila Rani, Rabia Bibi

“…Abstract In this paper, we obtain some new improvements of McShane’s and Hölder’s inequalities for positive linear functionals. Then, we apply our results to time-scale integrals and obtain new inequalities for time-scale integrals.…”
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Anti-obesity functions of fucoidan conducted by bioinformatics and validation findings targeting of autophagy by Jinkai Li, Xiaowei Wan, Yonghang Li, Ping Wang, Jian Chen, Weihua Jin, Jiaqi Liu

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