Valorization of mangrove leaves (Sonneratia alba) based on leaf age as a functional salt preparation by Noor Ira Sari, Santhy Wisuda Sidauruk, Dewita, Nova Tri Ananda, Tjipto Leksono

“…This study aimed to characterize S. alba mangrove leaves as a functional salt preparation based on leaf age. Valorization of mangrove leaves was carried out through an extraction method using distilled water with test parameters consisting of yield, mineral analysis, Na:K ratio, NaCl analysis, antioxidant activity, and organoleptic tests. …”
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Characteristics of hypertension and its impact on cognitive functions in older adults: a cross-sectional study by Nivedita Parandiyal, Porimita Chutia, Shashank Saurabh Sinha, Pratyaksha Pandit, Naif Ali Majrashi, Naseem Qureshi, Shailendra Mohan Tripathi, Shailendra Mohan Tripathi

“…The chi-square test and independent t-tests were used and p value < 0.05 was considered to be significant.ResultThe mean age of the study population was 68.2 years, the cognitive functions was comparable in terms of age, sex, locality, co-morbidity, and treatment characteristic. …”
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Cognitive functions in patients with stenotic lesions of the great arteries of the head before and after carotid endartectomy by O. V. Gavrilova, L. V. Stakhovskaya, S. B. Buklina, D. Yu. Usachev, V. A. Lukshin, A. Yu. Belyaev, V. V. Akhmetov, V. I. Skvortsova

“…Objective: to study higher mental functions (HMF) in patients with stenotic lesion of the brachiocephalic arteries (BCA) before and after carotid endarterectomy (CE). …”
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Development of bombesin-tubulysin conjugates using multicomponent chemistry to functionalize both the payload and the homing peptide by Dayma Llanes, Robert Rennert, Paul Jänicke, Ibrahim Morgan, Leslie Reguera, Leslie Reguera, Daniel G. Rivera, Daniel G. Rivera, Manuel G. Ricardo, Manuel G. Ricardo, Ludger A. Wessjohann

“…In this study, we designed and synthesized novel PDCs by conjugating new thiol-functionalized tubulysin analogs (tubugis) to bombesin, a peptide ligand with a relevant role in cancer research. …”
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Effects of exoskeleton rehabilitation robot training on neuroplasticity and lower limb motor function in patients with stroke by Tao Fan, Peng Zheng, Xue Zhang, Ze Gong, Yu Shi, Mingyang Wei, Jing Zhou, Longlong He, Shilin Li, Qing Zeng, Pengcheng Lu, Yijin Zhao, Jihua Zou, Rong Chen, Zhangqi Peng, Chenyu Xu, Peihua Cao, Guozhi Huang

“…Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Fugl–Meyer Assessment lower extremity, Functional Ambulation Category 6-min walking distance test, intelligent gait analysis, and surface electromyography of the lower limbs were performed before and 4 weeks after treatment. …”
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Understanding the impact of moxifloxacin on immune function: Findings from cytokine analyses and immunological assays in mice. by Mehmood Ahmad, Naeem Rasool, Rana Muhammad Zahid Mushtaq, Sammina Mahmood, Abdur Rauf Khalid, Waqas Ahmad, Bilal Mahmood Beg, Mostafa A Abdel Maksoud, Abdul Aziz Alamri, Adeel Sattar

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Alterations in tear function and meibomian gland dysfunction across various phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome by Fatma Sumer, Beril Gurlek, Elif Yildiz, Feyzahan Uzun, Sabri Colak

“…Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between tear function changes and meibomian gland dysfunction in various phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). …”
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Simulating Solar Neighborhood Brown Dwarfs. I. The Luminosity Function above and below the Galactic Plane by Easton J. Honaker, John E. Gizis

“…We present the simulated luminosity function and its evolution with distance from the Galactic plane. …”
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Cognitive Functions in Elite and Sub-Elite Youth Soccer Players Aged 13 to 17 Years. by Barbara C H Huijgen, Sander Leemhuis, Niels M Kok, Lot Verburgh, Jaap Oosterlaan, Marije T Elferink-Gemser, Chris Visscher

“…A total of 47 elite youth soccer players (mean age 15.5 years, SD = 0.9) and 41 sub-elite youth soccer players (mean age 15.2 years, SD = 1.2) performed tasks for "higher-level" cognitive functions measuring working memory (i.e., Visual Memory Span), inhibitory control (i.e., Stop-Signal Task), cognitive flexibility (i.e., Trail Making Test), and metacognition (i.e., Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Design Fluency Test). …”
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From sectors to functions: producer services, metropolisation and agglomeration forces in the Ile-de-France region by Ludovic Halbert

“…Based on the critical appraisal of sectoral based approaches, it develops a more functional case study of the geography of producer services in the Paris metropolitan region to test the form and nature of economic specialization. …”
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No associations in preregistered study of youth depression and functional connectivity of fronto-parietal and default mode networks by Yueyue Qu, Brent I. Rappaport, Joan L. Luby, Deanna M. Barch

“…Our preregistered hypotheses were that within-DMN functional connectivity would be positively associated with concurrent depression severity, while within-FPN functional connectivity would be negatively associated with concurrent depression severity. …”
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Enhanced Functionality Using a Powered Upper Extremity Exoskeleton in Patients With Brachial Plexus Injuries by Sandesh G. Bhat, Emily J. Miller, Paul Kane, Kevin W. Hollander, Claudio Vignola, Alexander Y. Shin, Thomas G. Sugar, Kenton R. Kaufman

“…A powered elbow orthosis can enhance functionality during activities of daily living (ADLs). …”
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Therapeutics for Sarcopenia and Functional Disabilities in Older Adults: A Review of Phase 4 Clinical Trials by Alorfi NM, Alshehri FS, Ashour AM

“…Data on therapeutic agents, trial outcomes, and their effects on muscle mass, strength, and disability prevention were collected from clinicaltrials.gov database.Results: Several therapeutic agents, including whey protein powder, eldecalcitol, testosterone enanthate, and Denosumab, have been tested in Phase 4 trials for their ability to enhance muscle mass and function in older adults with sarcopenia. …”
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A functional data analysis approach for modelling frequency‐modulated tonal sounds in animal communication by Maria Silvia Labriola, Petra Oswine Pammer, Giulia Pedrazzi, Giancarlo Giacomini, Giovanna Jona Lasinio, Daniela Silvia Pace

“…We propose the application of a functional data analysis (FDA) approach to model extracted FM patterns, which entails the transformation of acoustic signals into continuous functions. …”
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Cognition, function, and mood post-COVID-19: Comparative analysis using the health and retirement study. by Han Su, Pei-Lin Yang, Tammy L Eaton, Thomas S Valley, Kenneth M Langa, E Wesley Ely, Hilaire J Thompson

“…Functional status was measured using limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy of empowering executive functions and teaching emotion regulation skills on academic anxiety in adolescents by Khadijeh Hafezi, Nabiolah Akbarnataj, Jamal Sadeghi, Rajabali Mohammadzade

“…Methods: The research employed a quasi-experimental design of pre-test and post-test with a non-equivalent control group. …”
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Split-belt treadmill training improves gait symmetry and lower limb function in patients with stroke by Chunfang Wang, Qun Zhang, Siyan Hou, Dan Guo, Xuemin Han, Weiguang Huo, Ying Zhang

“…Gait analysis including step length, gait speed, temporal and spatial asymmetry and clinical assessment of lower limb function using Fugl-Meyer Assessment - lower extremity (LEFM), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Wisconsin Gait Scale(WGS), and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) were measured at baseline, 2 weeks post intervention, 4 weeks post intervention, and at follow-up after 4 weeks finishing the exercise. …”
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Interdependence between erythrocytes homeostasis indices and structural and functional heart parameters in hypertensive encephalopathy patients by V. I. Ruzov, M. V. Krestjyaninov, M. S. Gavrilova, V. I. Gorbunov, Ye. V. Mashin, M. A. Melnikova, D. Yu. Skvortcov, H. Halaf

“…It was executed blood test, echocardiography by standard method. In men erythrocytes homeostasis indices correlated with structural and functional alterations. …”
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Physicochemical and Functional Value of Lettuce: Effect of Mulching Technique Used During Production on Postharvest Storage by Roxana E. González, Melisa Lanza Volpe, Verónica C. Soto Vargas

“…Mulching soil treatments had a significant impact on biometric measurements such as yield, physicochemical values, and functional value in lettuce heads. Organic mulch had the best result, improving the bioactive compounds in lettuce.…”
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The Association Between the Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Cognitive Function: Evidence From the NHANES 2011–2014 by Pingping Huang, Gaocan Ren, Yifei Wang, Yicheng Liu, Hongwei Zhang, Shuangqing Fu, Zhibo Zhang, Lijun Guo, Xiaochang Ma

“…The relationship between AIP and cognitive function was examined using several multivariate regression models with adjustment for arrays of potential confound factors. …”
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