Occupations related to the sphere of social services in the foster care system - barriers in their functioning by Magdalena Julita Zmysłowska

“…The analysis of the research shows that the functioning of these professions encounters numerous barriers resulting from both the organization of the social assistance system and direct work with families. …”
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A novel ammonia sensor based on cellulose/graphene oxide functionalized with ethylenediamine by Sawsan Dacrory, Ahmed M. Saeed, Ragab E. Abouzeid

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MORPHOLOGICAL PREDICTORS OF KIDNEY ALLOGRAFT (KAG) FUNCTION DURING FIRST POSTTRANSPLANT YEAR by A. V. Trailin, T. N. Nikonenko, A. S. Nikonenko, T. I. Ostapenko, N. N. Polyakov, P. V. Pavlov, O. D. Pokrova

“…The retrospective analysis of the influence of histological changes in donor kidneys on the KAG function during first year was conducted in 75 recipients of a cadaveric kidney. …”
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Virtual undergraduate chemical engineering labs based on density functional theory calculations by Altarawneh Mohammednoor

“…Thus, there is a need to develop more simulation-based tasks in a wide blend of subjects, spanning thermodynamics, chemical reactions, and unit operations. Molecular and material modeling based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations provides limitless opportunities to train students on how to obtain thermokinetic values that are typically measured experimentally. …”
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Platformed Ritual in Emotions: (Dys)functional Construction of Intimacy in Digital Dating in China by Xiyu Cao, Ping Sun

“…Drawing on Eva Illouz’s argument on a regime of performativity of emotions and ritual scholarship, this study investigates the staged (dys)functioning of platform-constructed acts. Based on 35 interviews and 14-month user-led cross-platform walkthroughs, this study examines how users deployed and interpreted the platformed monetized ritual in emotions to (de)code and (de)construct intimacy, and how users act on encountering the “unconcealed concealment” of mundane considerations, as well as the discontinuity of online/offline experiences of constructing intimacy. …”
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Functionality, physicochemical properties, and applications of chitosan/nano-hydroxyapatite–tea polyphenol films by Dan Qiu, Jingxuan Zhou, Qiaohui Feng, Kun Ren, Hongying Zhang, Yanfu He, Chuan Li, Jing Liu, Nga Thi Tuyet Mai

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Characterization of the vestibular function in an otosclerosis population – a pilot case-control study by Miguel Campos Lopes, Alexandra Correia, Hélder Silva, Natália Oliveira, Diana Ribeiro, Vanessa Neves, Vera Miranda, Carlos Carvalho

“… Objectives: Characterization of the vestibular function in an otosclerosis population, and its comparison with a healthy population. …”
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Modification of Harvard step-test for assessment of students’ with health problems functional potentials by E.N. Kopeikina, V.V. Drogomeretsky, V.L. Kondakov, M.V. Kovaleva, S.S. Iermakov

“…Purpose: to substantiate, work out and experimentally prove modified test for assessment of students’ with health problems functional potentials. Material: in the research students and girl students of 18-20 years’ age (n=522) participated. …”
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Soil attributes functionality and water eutrophication in the surrounding area of Itaparica Reservoir, Brazil by José C. de Araújo Filho, Günter Gunkel, Maria C. M. Sobral, Martin Kaupenjohann, Helio L. Lopes

“…The results indicated a narrow relationship between the functionalities of physical and chemical attributes and the parent material of the soils. …”
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ACE inhibitor effects of brachial artery structure and function in patients with arterial hypertension by L. V. Melnikova

“…To investigate the effects of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor fosinopril on the structural and functional parameters of brachial arteries (BA) in patients with essential arterial hypertension (EAH). …”
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AGE AND ARTERIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN MEN WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AND LIPID METABOLISM DISTURBANCES by S. L. Petrosov

“…To assess arterial structure and function in men with arterial hypertension (AH) combined with dyslipidemia and obesity, in comparison to men with AH and normal body weight.Material and methods. …”
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The Structure, Function, and Adaptation of Lower-Limb Aponeuroses: Implications for Myo-Aponeurotic Injury by Scott Hulm, Ryan G. Timmins, Jack T. Hickey, Nirav Maniar, Yi-Chung Lin, Katherine R. Knaus, Bryan C. Heiderscheit, Silvia S. Blemker, David A. Opar

“…This has subsequent implications when interpreting data regarding the structure, function, and adaptation of the aponeuroses from these studies. …”
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Light-driven modulation of proximity-enhanced functionalities in hybrid nano-scale systems by Mattia Benini, Umut Parlak, Sophie Bork, Jaka Strohsack, Richard Leven, David Gutnikov, Fabian Mertens, Evgeny Zhukov, Rajib Kumar Rakshit, Ilaria Bergenti, Andrea Droghetti, Andrei Shumilin, Tomaz Mertelj, Valentin Alek Dediu, Mirko Cinchetti

“…Abstract Advancing quantum information and communication technology requires smaller and faster components with actively controllable functionalities. This work presents an all-optical strategy for dynamically modulating magnetic properties via proximity effects controlled by light. …”
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The refractory form of gastroesophageal reflux disease: clinical and endoscopical, functional and morphofunctional criteria by M. A. Osadchuk, A. M. Osadchuk, D. V. Balashov, I. M. Kvetnoy

“…In contrast to NFGERD and EFGERD, at RFGERD higher grade of hyperplasia of esophageal neuroendocrine cells secreting neurotensin, and esophageal epithelial cells expressing р53 was observed.Conclusions. Disorders of functional activity of neuroendocrinal cells of esophageal mucosa, producing neurotensin, and epithelial cells of the esophagus expressing р53, can act as a factor promoting development of refractory forms of GERD.…”
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Expression and functional characterization of His-tagged prestin in Chinese hamster ovary cells. by Ryosei Motoo, Hisashi Sugimoto, Yasunori Donjo, Tomokazu Yoshizaki, Michio Murakoshi

“…To obtain further information on prestin, a method to stably obtain prestin as the material for this research is required. This study attempted to construct a stable expression system for prestin on Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells and its function was evaluated. …”
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THE EYE — MIRROR OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDER. RELATIONSHIP OF THE RETINA FUNCTIONAL STATE AND THE HYPERTENSION SEVERITY by V. S. Zadionchenko, T. V. Adasheva, A. M. Shamshinova, M. A. Arakelyan

“…To study the retina state by functional methods in patients with arterial hypertension (HT) of various degrees. …”
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Vestibular function in cochlear implant: a video-head impulse test study by Maria Jorge Casanova, Sara Raquel Azevedo, João Vale Lino, Ângela Reis Rego, António Magalhães, Luís Meireles

“… Objectives: The goal of this study is to compare semicircular canal function in high frequencies of the implanted ear before and after cochlear implantation. …”
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Valid Toolkit for Assessing Cognitive Functions and Speech Status of Children with Various Pathologies by S. V. Kolomiets, Yu. S. Shot

“…Methods of different authors have a similar structure and include tests to assess cognitive, speech and neurodynamic functions. It is noted that the biggest drawback today in the clinical theory and practice of diagnosing speech disorders can be called a large number of diagnostic methods for patients with aphasia and their almost complete absence for patients with speech disorders caused by other diseases or conditions. …”
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Algorithm of investigation of disorders of the rectum obturator apparatus in functional incompetence of anal sphincter by O. Yu. Fomenko, L. F. Podmarenkova, A. Yu. Titov, Ye. A. Ryzhov, D. V. Alyoshin, Ye. A. Okulov, A. P. Ternavsky

“…Assessment of algorithm of physiological methods of investigation to reveal basic pathogenic mechanisms of the functional incompetence of anal pulp sphincter.Material and methods. …”
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The commercial functions of a trade mark, unconventional trade marks and modern technology

“…The historical functions of trade marks dating back nearly a century are still relevant today, with concepts recognised and enshrined by both domestic UK and European Union courts. …”
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