Social isolation increases impulsive choice with minor changes on metabolic function in middle‐aged rats by Jassmyn J. Venegas, Jacob M. Weisz, Chan Young Choi, Ren E. Herringshaw, Omar A. Nabelsi, Nu‐Chu Liang

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Comparison of perceived family state and functioning among individuals with depression and general population in Southern Thailand. by Jarurin Pitanupong, Kwanpond Traivaranon, Napakkawat Buathong

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>This study aimed to examine perceived family functioning among individuals with depression, then compare these perceptions with those of the general population.…”
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Investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive functions among students in Tokyo, Japan, and London, UK by Joshua Ampofo, Binghai Sun, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Li Qinggong, Wang Changfeng, Le Guoan, Qian Xusheng

“…At the same time, cognitive tests, including the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test and the Stroop Test, evaluated memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functions.ResultsSignificant negative correlations emerged between PSQI scores and cognitive performance, indicating that poorer sleep quality correlated with diminished cognitive abilities across domains. …”
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Improved Hip Flexibility and Gluteal Function Following a Daily Lunge-and-Reach Stretching Intervention by Brent A. Ehresman, B.J. Lehecka, Damien Hiser, Levi Koster, Jessica Wietharn

“…Some evidence suggests that tight hip flexors may contribute to impairments in gluteal function. # Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a daily lunge-and-reach stretching program on hip flexor length and gluteus maximus strength, power, and endurance in healthy college-aged adults…”
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Improvement of Executive Function Through Cognitively Challenging Physical Activity with Nonlinear Pedagogy In Elementary Schools by Pasca Tri Kaloka, Soni Nopembri, Yudanto Yudanto, Gunathevan Elumalai

“…Included were pre- and post-test measures of executive functioning and a post-test assessment of situational interest. …”
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Sarcopenia, functional capacity, and physical components of quality of life in older adults Mexicans: An explanatory model by Isaí Arturo Medina-Fernández, Sandra Cecilia Esparza-González, Nissa Yaing Torres Soto, Ana Laura Carrillo-Cervantes, Pedro Enrique Trujillo-Hernández, Josué Arturo Medina-Fernández

“…Background: Sarcopenia, characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, significantly impacts functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) in older adults. …”
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Oral function improvement through oral exercise: gender differences in community-dwelling older adults by Fa-Tzu Tsai, Worachate Romalee, Fong-Wen Ko, Man-Tin Lui, Ming-Lun Hsu

“…Notably, female participants demonstrated statistically significant increases in stimulate saliva (p =0.013), bite force (p =0.016)  and Repetitive saliva swallowing test (RSST) scores (p = 0.021) post-training. Conclusion Although the scale of the present study was limited, its findings indicated that 6 weeks of oral exercise intervention could effectively improve oral function among older adults. …”
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Effect of curcumin incorporation on the structural and functional properties of oleogels structured with rice bran or carnauba wax by Md Jannatul Ferdaus, Jabarius Allah Malik Jones, Roberta Claro da Silva

“…These findings demonstrate that oleogels can function as structurally stable carriers for curcumin while maintaining desirable physical properties for food applications. …”
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Effects of dual task on functional mobility in individuals with Down syndrome: a case–control study by Regiane Luz Carvalho, Vanessa Fonseca Vilas Boas, Laura Ferreira de Rezende Franco

“…Methods A case–control study was conducted involving nine individuals with Down syndrome (DS) and nine age- and sex-matched individuals without DS, forming the control group (CG). Functional mobility was assessed using the timed up and go (TUG) test under single-task conditions and four dual-task conditions: cognitive, motor, talking, and typing on a mobile phone. …”
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S-ketamine facilitates motor function recovery after brachial plexus root avulsion and reimplantation in mice by Ronghua Huang, Ronghua Huang, Bingbiao Lin, Lingtai Yu, Lingtai Yu, Qichen Luo, Hongyan Tian, Chenrui Li, Naili Wei, Shaohui Zhuang, Jian Chen, Yalan Li, Yalan Li

“…Fluoro-Gold retrograde tracing was utilized to assess the connectivity between the central and peripheral nerve systems. Behavioral tests such as CatWalk, grooming test, and grip strength were applied to assess motor function recovery. …”
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Psychomotor Functions and Interval Timing in Patients Receiving Intravenous Anesthesia for Endoscopic Procedures: The Pilot Study by Włodzimierz Płotek, Marcin Cybulski, Anna Kluzik, Małgorzata Grześkowiak, Jacek Jelonek, Wojciech Switała, Jakub Janicki, Leon Drobnik

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate two measures in a cognitive examination: psychomotor function and the perception of time (PT) in patients after intravenous anesthesia for endoscopic procedures. …”
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The Effect of Selected Exercise Group on Motor Skills and Cognitive Functions in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders by Mahbubeh Ghayour Najafabadi, Amir Sobh-Rhakhshankhah, Sepideh Niyazi

“…Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the effects of a selected group exercise on motor skills and cognitive function in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).Methods: Forty children with ASD aged 5-12 years participated in this quasi-experimental study. …”
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Assessment of lung function in partially edentulous patients using spirometry: A cross-sectional study by Likhitha Ayyagari, M. C. Suresh Sajjan, P Arun Bhupathi, Rama Laxmi Koruprolu, Rama Krishna Alla

“…Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of partially edentulous ()PED condition on lung function through spirometry tests and comparison of airflow rates between dentulous and PED subjects. …”
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BINARY HONEY BADGER ALGORITHM ENHANCED WITH TIME-VARYING SIGMOID TRANSFER FUNCTION AND CROSSOVER STRATEGY by Emine Baş, Gülnur Yıldızdan

“…Eight S-shaped transfer functions with constant and time-varying features were used, and the most successful function was determined. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHANGES IN HIPPOCAMPAL NEURONS AFTER SURGERY UNDER ANESTHESIA WITH SEVOFLURANE (experimental research) by G. Yu. Yukina, V. V. Tomson, Yu. S. Polushin, I. V. Belozertseva, A. Yu. Polushin, V. O. Krivov, S. N. Yanishevskiy

“…Hippocampus plays an important role in the cognitive mnestic functions. It coordinates emotional process, defines the intensity and specificity of behavioral, neuron and hormone reactions. …”
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Using graph machine learning to identify functioning in patients with low back pain in terms of ICF by Linda Nieminen, Harri Ketamo, Jari Vuori, Markku Kankaanpää

“…Abstract As a comprehensive perspective on functioning is useful in patient assessments, the WHO developed the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to provide a standardized terminology and framework for describing and classifying human functioning. …”
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Association between pulmonary function and carotid intima-media thickness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Shahabaddin Sorouri, Maryam Naseri, Sepideh Hejazi

“…Conclusion: The results indicated an inverse association between carotid IMT and lung function test in COPD patients.…”
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Transient Subcooled Boiling in Minichannels: Experimental Study and Numerical Modelling Using Trefftz Functions and ADINA by Beata Maciejewska, Magdalena Piasecka, Paweł Łabędzki

“…One used the Trefftz function formulation, while the other relied on simulations performed using the commercial software ADINA (version 9.2). …”
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Advances in the quantification of mitochondrial function in primary human immune cells through extracellular flux analysis. by Dequina Nicholas, Elizabeth A Proctor, Forum M Raval, Blanche C Ip, Chloe Habib, Eleni Ritou, Tom N Grammatopoulos, Devin Steenkamp, Hans Dooms, Caroline M Apovian, Douglas A Lauffenburger, Barbara S Nikolajczyk

“…The objectives of work presented herein are to test the impact of common cellular manipulations on XF outcomes, and to develop and validate a new automated tool that objectively analyzes a virtually unlimited number of samples to quantitate mitochondrial function in immune cells. …”
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Effect of Gravity and Task Specific Training of Elbow Extensors on Upper Extremity Function after Stroke by Mohamed E. Khallaf

“…Manual dexterity and upper limb function were assessed by Nine-Hole Peg Test and Fugl-Meyer upper extremity. …”
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