Long term effects of physical activity types on executive functions in school aged children by Ye Tao, Yunong Zhang, Haonan Qian, Ziyi Cao

“…Executive functions were assessed using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB), including measures of working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control; motor competence was evaluated through a comprehensive assessment using Movement ABC-2 (assessing fine motor control), Bruininks-Oseretsky Test-2 (assessing gross motor skills), and KTK test (assessing coordination abilities), constituting a comprehensive motor development index system. …”
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Effect of Buteyko Method on Lungs Functions among Asthmatic Patients in Al-Najaf City by Ali Abbas Rahi, Ammar Mahmood Jaber, Deeaa Kareem Abd-Ali

“…METHODOLOGY: This descriptive analyses study used a One-Group Pre-Test and Post-Test Quazi Experimental Design used to study the effect of Buteyko Method on lungs functions among asthmatic patients, to determine the effect of Buteyko method on lung's functions through comparing the lung's functions prior and after using Buteyko method. …”
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Association between expertise in clinical skills and mental functions networking related to manual dexterity by Chia-Shu Lin, Tzu-I Chen, Cheng-Chieh Yang

“…Thirty participants also received structural and rs-functional magnetic resonance imaging. Results Compared to non-dental students, dental students showed increased networking in performance between visual-attention tests and manual dexterity, increased rsFC between bilateral sensorimotor network (SMN) and the left middle frontal gyrus, and decreased rsFC between bilateral SMN and the left posterior insula. …”
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Assessment of the Functional Status of the Small Intestine in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Ya. M. Vakhrushev, A. P. Lukashevich

“…A comprehensive study of the functional state of the small intestine and the study of the relationship of its disorders with the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Materials and methods. 86 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease at the stage of steatosis and steatohepatitis were examined according to the results of ultrasound examination of the liver using the SONIX OP apparatus (Canada) and the FibroMax test of BioPredictiv company (Paris, France). …”
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Curcumin attenuates neuroinflammation and improves cognitive function in a rat model of febrile convulsions by Hamdiye Celikaslan, Davut Sinan Kaplan, Mustafa Orkmez

“…Neuroinflammation was assessed by measuring hippocampal and serum TNF-α and IL-1β levels using ELISA. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Morris Water Maze (MWM) test, where escape latency, swimming speed, and distance traveled were recorded, followed by a probe test on Day 5 to assess memory retention. …”
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The efficacy of training on the four quadrant brain processes on cognitive functions of students with mathematical disorders by zohreh sadat moeini, farnaz Keshavarzi Arshadi, Masoud Gholam Ali Lavasani, SAEED hasanzadeh

“…Data analysis was performed using a one-variable covariance analysis test. Results: The results of the research showed that the training package on the four quadrant brain processing skills had a significant effect on cognitive functions and subscales of visual-spatial ability, fluid reasoning, active memory, and processing speed of students with mathematical learning disorders. …”
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HARD/SOFTWARE FUNCTIONAL CONTROL METHOD OF MICRODISPLAY MODULES FOR PERSONAL VIDEO-PROJECTION SYSTEMS by А. S. Монаммеd, E. V. Mukha, A. A. Stsiapanau, A. V. Pasynkov, A. G. Smirnov

“…The hard- and software functional control method of microdisplay modules for personal videoprojection systems is presented. …”
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Conversion of stereo recording to 5.1 format using head-related transfer functions by Paweł HEN, Maurycy J. KIN, Przemysław PLASKOTA

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Analysis of Differential Item Functioning on Students’ Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability Assessment Instruments by M. Rais Ridwan, Samsul Hadi, Faihatuz Zuhairoh

“…The data analysis technique utilized classical test theory, employing an item functioning analysis approach through the Mantel-Haenszel method. …”
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Efficacy of amblyopia therapy on visual and binocular functions in children aged 9–18 years by Anannya Mondal, Prasad Bhalchandra Walimbe

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EDUCATION ABOUT KNOWLEDGE NUTRITION ON LUNG FUNCTION IMPAIRMENT IN WORKERS AT PT X COAL by Lisa Septiana, Iriyani K, Ratih Wirapuspita Wisnuwardani

“…Mine workers are a group that is vulnerable to various health problems, particularly lung function disorders caused by dust exposure in the work environment. …”
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Impaired Discriminative Function in Patients with Chronic Pain Measured by Variance in Straight Leg Raising by Ann Marie Hoirch, Vicky Smith, Sophie Beugnot, Joanne Turner, Richard FH Catchlove

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The effect of reality therapy group counseling on pregnant women’s sexual function: An interventional study by Fatemeh Bahadori, Mahtab Attarha, Fatemeh Mehrabi Rezveh

“…Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 16, employing paired t-tests, independent t-tests, and the Mann-Whitney U test. …”
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Developing e-learning-based remedial learning videos on function for senior high schools by Rahmah Johar, Amna Sri Rizeky, Mailizar

“…To address this gap, this study introduces a novel e-learning-based remedial video designed to enhance student learning on the topic of functions. The research aimed to develop a remedial learning video that meets the criteria for validity, practicality, and effectiveness. …”
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Perceived loneliness mediates the relationship between mild cognitive impairment and executive function deficits by Chenyi Chen, Valentino Marcel Tahamata, Yi-Fang Chuang, Yan-Siang Huang, Yi-Hsin Chuang, Yu-Tsen Lin, Yawei Cheng, Yang-Teng Fan, Yen-Ling Chiu, Róger Marcelo Martinez, Tsai-Tsen Liao, Ovid J. L. Tzeng

“…Outcome measures included MMSE, the Geriatric Depression Scale, and a standardized battery of neurocognitive functioning tests. In comparison to the health controls, individuals with MCI exhibited higher levels of perceived loneliness and depressive symptoms. …”
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Association study between functional polymorphisms in the TNF-alpha gene and obsessive-compulsive disorder by Carolina Cappi, Renan Kawano Muniz, Aline Santos Sampaio, Quirino Cordeiro, Helena Brentani, Selma A. Palácios, Andrea H. Marques, Homero Vallada, Eurípedes Constantino Miguel, Luiza Guilherme, Ana Gabriela Hounie

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Qifuyin alleviates anxiety and depression in 3×Tg-AD mice by modulating neuroendocrine function by Tianhao Yu, Ying Yu, Junqi Zhao, He Li, Hui Lu, Yangyi Li, Yuqi Peng, Shixue Wang, Wendi Wei, Xiaorui Cheng

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Leukocyte telomere length and lung function: a mendelian randomization study in European population by Shenyu Zhu, Shenyu Zhu, Wenlong Zheng, Dingyu Rao, Dingyu Rao, Zhixian Tang, Zhixian Tang, Xinhui Liao

“…Sensitivity analysis was conducted using Cochran’s Q-test, MR-Egger intercept test, MR-PRESSO, leave-one-out analysis, and Steriger test.ResultsUsing the IVW method, a significant association was identified between genetically determined telomere length extension and enhanced lung function in FEV1, with ukb-a-336 (P = 0.127, OR = 1.028,95CI% = 1.003–1.042) and ukb-b-19657 (P = 7.26E-05, OR = 1.051,95CI% = 1.025–1.077),in FEV1 predicted, ukb-a-234 (P = 0.013, OR = 1.029,95CI% = 1.003–1.042), ukb-b-8428 (P = 0.001, OR = 1.032,95CI% = 1.012–1.052), in FEV1 best measure, ukb-a-231 (P = 7.24E-05, OR = 1.050,95CI% = 1.025–1.075), ukb-b-11141 (P = 1.40E-09, OR = 1.067,95CI% = 1.045–1.090).The sensitivity analysis did not reveal heterogeneity or horizontal pleiotropy.Meanwhile, the Steriger test results also indicate that the directionality between exposure and outcome is correct. …”
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Aquaporin 5 polymorphisms and rate of lung function decline in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. by Nadia N Hansel, Venkataramana Sidhaye, Nicholas M Rafaels, Li Gao, Peisong Gao, Renaldo Williams, John E Connett, Terri H Beaty, Rasika A Mathias, Robert A Wise, Landon S King, Kathleen C Barnes

“…<h4>Results</h4>Among continuous smokers, three of the five SNPs tested showed significant associations (0.02>P>0.004) with rate of lung function decline; no associations were observed among the group of intermittent or former smokers. …”
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Assessing the multi-scale predictive ability of ecosystem functional attributes for species distribution modelling. by Salvador Arenas-Castro, João Gonçalves, Paulo Alves, Domingo Alcaraz-Segura, João P Honrado

“…Moreover, EFA-based models identified additional suitable areas and provided valuable information on functional features of habitat suitability for both test species (narrowly vs. widely distributed), for both coarse and fine scales. …”
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