Handgrip Strength as an Indicator of Overall Strength and Functional Performance—Systematic Review by Piotr Szaflik, Hanna Zadoń, Robert Michnik, Katarzyna Nowakowska-Lipiec

“…The aim of this study was to systematize the current state of knowledge to test whether hand grip strength can be used as an indicator of overall strength and functional performance. …”
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Discussion and Analysis on Function of Remote Release for the Brake of Urban Rail Vehicle by Zhang Xiaojun, Hu Fangyang

“…With application of safety verification and the test method, combining the actual the fault cases, the correct and rational application of the proposed function was discussed, and the scientific application methods were put forward.…”
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Association between Immune Function and Development of Uterine Disease in Dairy Cows by Klibs N. Galvão

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A New hybrid generalized CG- method for non-linear functions by Abbas Al-Bayati, Hamsa Chilmerane

“…This method is more efficient and robust when applied on number of well-known nonlinear test function.…”
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Design of Multi-function Rehabilitation Wheelchair based on Human-machine Interaction by Pan Lu, Liu Yan, Yang Yan

“…In order to solve the problem of single function,poor human-machine interaction of the most wheelchair products on the market. …”
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The interrelationship among exercise intensity, endothelial function, and ghrelin in healthy humans by Kara C. Anderson, Emily E. Grammer, Benjamin Stephenson, Macy E. Stahl, Nathan R. Weeldreyer, Zhenqi Liu, Kaitlin M. Love, Jason D. Allen, Arthur Weltman

“…Abstract Ghrelin circulates in acylated (AG) and deacylated (DAG) isoforms and both may impact endothelial function (EF). Although acute exercise has been shown to modulate ghrelin levels and EF, data on the impact of exercise intensity on these parameters are scarce. …”
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Efficacy of the silicon based agent for age related decline in vestibular function by Shotaro Harada, Yoshihisa Koyama, Yuki Kobayashi, Takao Imai, Yasumitsu Takimoto, Hikaru Kobayashi, Hidenori Inohara, Shoichi Shimada

“…However, vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) tests measuring semicircular canal and otolith organ function showed no significant differences. …”
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Development of Functional Antibodies Directed to Human Dialyzable Leukocyte Extract (Transferon®) by Gabriela Mellado-Sánchez, Juan José Lázaro-Rodríguez, Sandra Avila, Luis Vallejo-Castillo, Said Vázquez-Leyva, Gregorio Carballo-Uicab, Marco Velasco-Velázquez, Emilio Medina-Rivero, Lenin Pavón, Rommel Chacón-Salinas, Sonia Mayra Pérez-Tapia

“…In conclusion, it is feasible to elicit specific and functional antibodies anti-hDLE with different potential uses during the life cycle of the product.…”
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Reusing waste toner powder as functional additives for alkali-activated slag by Jun Ren, Xincheng Huang, Junjie Liu, Jianghong Mao, Chengzhao Liang, Zhaowei Cheng, Haiyan Zhu, Jian Xu, Ziqi Dong, Moray Newlands, Tangwei Mi

“…The incorporation of waste toner powder (WTP), a recognized hazardous waste, into cementitious materials as a functional additive offers a cost-effective disposal method and a sustainable utilization approach. …”
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The potential microbial inactivation mechanisms of reduced graphene oxide functionalized textiles by Qinghong Huang, Tianyu Kou, Mingrui Liao, Tianhao Ge, Jing Liu, Jian R. Lu, Heng Zhai, Yi Li

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Impact of monomer functional groups of resin-based materials on the interaction with water by Karin Cristina Modena, Vanessa Pavoni Cannabrava, Jaine Zanolla, Carlos Ferreira Santos, Maria Fidela Lima Navarro, Linda Wang

“… Objective: The objective of this in vitro study was to compare dentin bonding systems and composite resins based on their functional groups in terms of water sorption (WS) and water solubility (WSB). …”
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Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women by André Schneider, Luciano Bernardes Leite, José Teixeira, Pedro Forte, Tiago M. Barbosa, António M. Monteiro

“…The intervention combined strength, balance, coordination, and aerobic training, following international exercise guidelines for older adults. Functional fitness was assessed using validated tests, including the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, lower limb strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance measures. …”
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Functional and molecular surveillance of Helicobacter pylori antibiotic resistance in Kuala Lumpur. by Xinsheng Teh, Yalda Khosravi, Woon Ching Lee, Alex Hwong Ruey Leow, Mun Fai Loke, Jamuna Vadivelu, Khean Lee Goh

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The Association between Glucose Control and Functional Indices in Older People with Diabetes by M. Azmon, N. Gayus, H. Michal, L. Olmer, T. Cukierman-Yaffe

“…The association between functional indices and A1C was assessed using linear regression. …”
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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneurophaty: assessment of the cognitive function and quality of life by Larissa Kozow, Camila Pupe, Osvaldo J. M. Nascimento

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Some Monotonicity Results for the Ratio of Two-Parameter Symmetric Homogeneous Functions by Zhen-Hang Yang

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NEW EXPANSIONS OF BOOLEAN FUNCTIONS ON EXCLUSIVE OR OPERATION IN LOGICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN by A. A. Prihozhy

“…The Boolean function expansions and representation forms which are based on exclusive or operation are a key facility for design, test and diagnosis of digital systems and computer programs. …”
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Impacts of dental checkups on oral function among Japanese older adults by Tin Zar Tun, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Kumiko Minagawa, Noboru Kaneko, Hiroshi Ogawa

“…Abstract Dental checkups are integral to maintaining oral function in older adults and are a critical determinant of overall health and quality of life. …”
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The contributions of brain structural and functional variance in predicting age, sex and treatment by Ning-Xuan Chen, Gui Fu, Xiao Chen, Le Li, Michael P. Milham, Su Lui, Chao-Gan Yan

“…Permutation tests were applied to compare the difference in contribution between each pair of structural and functional measurements. …”
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Internet Addiction and Its Relationship with Family Functioning in High School Students by Zahra Harsej, Nasrin Mokhtari Lakeh, Farzaneh Sheikholeslami, Ehsan KazemnezhadLeili

“…The majority (65.0%) of studnets had unhealthy family functioning. The relationship between Internet addiction and family functioning was statistically significant (P=0,001). …”
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