Functional assertiveness with acceptance and commitment therapy for employees returning to work: a preliminary investigation by Daisuke Ito, Daisuke Ito, Yushun Okabe, Yushun Okabe, Aya Nobushige, Seiko Saito, Yoshinari Takahashi

“…The effectiveness of the program was assessed in terms of mindfulness, psychological flexibility, functional assertiveness, and difficulty in returning to work. …”
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Humeral retroversion, shoulder range of motion, and functional mobility in striking martial arts athletes by Bartosz Sieger, Bartosz Wilczyński, Bożena Sztuka, Maciej Biały, Katarzyna Zorena

“…The mobility of the shoulder was also tested using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). …”
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The effect of obesity on cognitive function, anxiety and depression in pregnant patient during regional anesthesia by O. A. Chernykh, R. E. Lahin, A. V. Shchegolev

“…The indicators of cognitive function, anxiety, and depression were evaluated using specially selected tests before surgery and on the third day of the postoperative period.Results. …”
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Predictive equations using regression analysis of pulmonary function for healthy children in Northeast China. by Ya-Nan Ma, Jing Wang, Guang-Hui Dong, Miao-Miao Liu, Da Wang, Yu-Qin Liu, Yang Zhao, Wan-Hui Ren, Yungling Leo Lee, Ya-Dong Zhao, Qin-Cheng He

“…We hypothesize that there would have been changes in lung function that would not have been precisely predicted by the existing spirometric reference equations. …”
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The effect of pre-existing HLA sensitization on the renal allograft function according to angionephroscintigraphy results by O. G. Sinyakova, N. E. Kudryashova, E. V. Migunova, N. V. Borovkova, A. V. Pinchuk, N. V. Shmarina

“…Thus, angionephroscintigraphy enables to assess the recovery of the graft function thanks to a separate evaluation of the function components, and in combination with the test for preexisting anti-HLA antibodies, helps to make a differential diagnosis of an acute rejection crisis and acute tubular necrosis allowing the choice of an adequate treatment tactics.…”
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Renal function in patients with anemia and severe chronic heart failure: effects of iron medications by M. A. Efremovtseva, T. A. Kasantseva, L. G. Aleksandriya, T. B. Dmitrova

“…In total, 42 patients (mean age 69,3+1,2 years) with Functional Class III-IV stable CHF (NYHA classification) were examined. …”
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BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE AS BIOCHEMICAL MARKER FOR STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL HEART DISORDERS IN ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by S. V. Ivanova, Yu. A. Vasyuk, E. Yu. Shupenina, P. V. Krikunov, I. A. Sadulaeva

“…Assessment of structural and functional condition of the left and right heart chambers related to the level of NT-proBNP and clinical signs of CHD in AH patients.Material and methods. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Physical Function and Adipomyokines According to Exercise Type in Obese Elderly Women by Chan-Yang Kim, Yong-Hyun Byun

“…PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of different types of exercise on physical function and adipomyokine levels in obese older women. …”
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Expression and replication studies to identify new candidate genes involved in normal hearing function. by Giorgia Girotto, Dragana Vuckovic, Annalisa Buniello, Beatriz Lorente-Cánovas, Morag Lewis, Paolo Gasparini, Karen P Steel

“…Considerable progress has been made in identifying deafness genes, but still little is known about the genetic basis of normal variation in hearing function. We recently carried out a Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) of quantitative hearing traits in southern European populations and found several SNPs with suggestive but none with significant association. …”
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Evaluation of the renal function among sickle cell patients: a cross-sectional study by Talal Qadah, Anwar Refaei

“…Red blood cell (RBC) parameters were recorded. Renal function tests were conducted to determine serum analytes, including sodium, potassium, urea, and creatinine. …”
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Different morphology and function of hip extensor muscles between sprint runners and sprint cyclists by Yuta Yamaguchi, Tetsunari Nishiyama, Naoki Wada, Wataru Fukuda, Masuhiko Mizuno, Mitsuo Otsuka

“…Abstract During a specific task, the whole-body motion favors those with muscles suited for its execution; in addition, it leads to adaptations in muscle morphology and function of muscles. Thus, the well suited and/or adapted muscles are particularly crucial for enhancing performance in each competitive sport. …”
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The Relationship Between the Functional and Physical Condition with Pain and Trauma of Basketball Players in Terms of Gender by Ernestas Barkus, Ligita Šilinė

“…Information about trauma and training status of basketball players was collected through a questionnaire. The functional status of the subjects was assessed with the Functional Movement Screen and the Y Balance Test. …”
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Phytochemical Profile and Functional Properties of the Husk of <i>Argania spinosa</i> (L.) Skeel by Antonietta Cerulli, Natale Badalamenti, Francesco Sottile, Maurizio Bruno, Sonia Piacente, Vincenzo Ilardi, Rosa Tundis, Roberta Pino, Monica Rosa Loizzo

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Good long-term functional outcomes after rotationplasty despite osteoarthritis in the (pseudo)knee by G.G.J. Krebbekx, F.F. Smithuis, M.J.C. Duivenvoorden, R. Hemke, I.N. Sierevelt, G.R. Schaap, J.A.M. Bramer, G.M.M.J. Kerkhoffs, F.G.M. Verspoor

“…Statistical analyses included t-tests, Mann-Whitney U, chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests. …”
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Effect of Fenofibrate on Markers of Gut Barrier Function in Dogs With Naturally Occurring Diabetes Mellitus by Allison L. O'Kell, Jocelyn Mott, Lauren Porter, Chiquitha D. Crews, Yu‐An Wu, Rosemary Walzem, Joerg M. Steiner, Chen Gilor

“…ABSTRACT Background Fenofibrate improves gut barrier function and reduces serum lipids in purpose‐bred dogs with induced diabetes mellitus (DM), but its effects in dogs with naturally occurring DM are unknown. …”
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Evaluation of respiratory anatomical-functional sequelae in patients who recovered from COVID-19 by Margarita de la Luz Martinez-Fierro, Jose Isaias Badillo-Almaraz, Jose Ramon Muñoz-Torres, Griselda Aide Cabral Pacheco, Idalia Garza-Veloz, Edgar Fernando Gutierrez-Vela, Lucia Socorro Hernandez-Marquez, Lizbeth Areli Hernandez-Marquez, Alondra Daniela Torres-Gaytan, Juan Carlos Alvarez-Castro, Claudia Caldera-Villalobos, Ivan Delgado-Enciso, Iram Pablo Rodriguez-Sanchez, Oscar Gustavo Meza-Zavala, Yolanda Ortiz-Castro

“…This study aimed to evaluate the respiratory anatomical–functional sequelae in Mexican patients who recovered from COVID-19. …”
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Functional features of trophic use of carbon sources by pathogenic champignon bacteria (Agaricus bisporus) by T. Ivanova, M. Patyka, T. Tarasiuk

“…Purpose. The study of the functional features of pathogenic bacteria, which are isolated from Agaricus bisporus. …”
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A New Approach to Topology Optimization with Genetic Algorithm and Parameterization Level Set Function by Igor Pehnec, Damir Sedlar, Ivo Marinic-Kragic, Damir Vučina

“…In this paper, a new approach to topology optimization using the parameterized level set function and genetic algorithm optimization methods is presented. …”
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Effects of demographic characteristics on burnout, psychological resilience, and family functioning in parents of children with disabilities by Mehmet Salih Yildirim, Mustafa Özkan Firat, Mehmet Emin Atay, Dursun Alper Yilmaz, Gökhan Dege

“…Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and t-tests were used to analyze relationships between demographic factors, burnout, resilience, and family functionality. …”
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Experimental study of cognitive function against the background of partial food derivation and its correction by A.A. Kushta

“…Behavioral response and cognitive function were determined in the open field test and in the CRPA model (conditioned reflex of passive avoidance). …”
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