Functionalization of selenium nanoparticles with olive polyphenols – impact on toxicity and antioxidative activity by Galić Emerik, Radić Kristina, Golub Nikolina, Mlinar Jakov, Čepo Dubravka Vitali, Vinković Tomislav

“…Cytotoxic and antioxidative activities of four types of SeNPs (polyvinylpyrrolidone stabilized (PVP SeNPs), polysorbate stabilized (PS SeNPs), polyvinylpyrrolidone stabilized and functionalized using OPE (f PVP SeNPs) and polysorbate stabilized and functionalized using OPE (f PS SeNPs) were investigated. …”
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Lung Function Parameters in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Pulmonary Hypertension by T. A. Abdullaev, Ya. R. Ahmatov, B. U. Mardanov, R. Sh. Bekbulatova

“…To study clinical and morphofunctional indicators of respiratory function in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) with and without pulmonary hypertension (PH).Material and methods. 91 patients with idiopathic DCM (34 women and 57 men; mean age of 46.4±13.7 years) were included into the study. 25 (27.4%) patients had right ventricular DCM (RV DCM). 6-minute walking test (6MWT), the standard 12-lead ECG, spirography, echocardiography were performed in all patients. …”
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Development and application of multi-functional flexible lifting cabin for mine rescue by Zujie ZOU

“…In order to solve the problem of anti-torque in the process of lifting and lowering rescue wire rope, a split device based on explosion-proof slip ring is developed to realize the split between the wire rope and the lifting cabin, so as to avoid the lifting chamber driving the rotation of the wire rope during the rescue process, interfering with the signal transmission of the wire rope and damaging the wire rope braid structure, and thus realize the dual functions of communication wire rope lifting and communication. …”
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Effect of the Functional Appliances on Skeletal, Dentoalveolar, and Facial Soft Tissue Characteristics by Doris Šimac Pavičić, Anđelo Svirčić, Boris Gašparović, Luka Šimunović, Sara Crnković, Višnja Katić

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Bioinformatics prediction of function of T-cell exhaustion related genes in ischemic stroke by Yajun Gao, Ruyu Bai, Bo Gao, Ma Li

“…By weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and machine learning algorithms, we identified five key genes: CD163, LAMP2, PICALM, RGS2 and PIN1. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that these genes were involved in immune response and cellular processes, which were closely related to the level of immune cell infiltration. …”
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Chess Position Evaluation Using Radial Basis Function Neural Networks by Dimitrios Kagkas, Despina Karamichailidou, Alex Alexandridis

“…The proposed approach introduces models based on the radial basis function (RBF) neural network architecture trained with the fuzzy means algorithm, in conjunction with a novel set of input features; different methods of network training are also examined and compared, involving the multilayer perceptron (MLP) and convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures and a different set of input features. …”
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ACTOVEGIN INFLUENCE ON METABOLIC AND VASOMOTOR FUNCTION OF MICROVASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL OF HUMAN SKIN by A. A. Fedorovich, A. N. Rogoza, E. M. Kanisheva, S. A. Boytsov

“…To evaluate effects of Actovegin (deproteinized hemoderivative) on vasomotor and metabolic functions of microvascular skin endothelium in healthy volunteers during acute pharmacological test.Material and methods. 24 healthy male volunteers, aged 18-26 years (21,9±2,7), received Actovegin i.v. during 2 hour infusion through the left cubital vein. …”
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Prognosis of Functional Results of Arising or Immature Cataract Phacoemulsification High Myopia by A. A. Pilyagina, O. A. Fabrikantov, S. V. Shutova

“…The presence of lens opalescence influences the results of many functional diagnostic tests. Diagnostic and prognostic research of the modern methods of investigation such as spectral optical coherence tomography, ultrasound biomicroscopy and B-scanning is urgent in patients with high myopia and cataract. …”
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Functional tradeoffs underpin salinity-driven divergence in microbial community composition. by Chris L Dupont, John Larsson, Shibu Yooseph, Karolina Ininbergs, Johannes Goll, Johannes Asplund-Samuelsson, John P McCrow, Narin Celepli, Lisa Zeigler Allen, Martin Ekman, Andrew J Lucas, Åke Hagström, Mathangi Thiagarajan, Björn Brindefalk, Alexander R Richter, Anders F Andersson, Aaron Tenney, Daniel Lundin, Andrey Tovchigrechko, Johan A A Nylander, Daniel Brami, Jonathan H Badger, Andrew E Allen, Douglas B Rusch, Jeff Hoffman, Erling Norrby, Robert Friedman, Jarone Pinhassi, J Craig Venter, Birgitta Bergman

“…Bacterial community composition and functional potential change subtly across gradients in the surface ocean. …”
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The impact of neurological and cerebellar soft signs on psychosocial functioning in bipolar disorder by Adrian Andrzej Chrobak, Zbigniew Soltys, Anna Starowicz-Filip, Anna Starowicz-Filip, Krzysztof Styczeń, Małgorzata Dec-Ćwiek, Małgorzata Dec-Ćwiek, Dominika Dudek, Marcin Siwek

“…Psychosocial functioning was evaluated with the use of Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST) total score and its subscales. …”
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Functionality Analysis of Spent Coffee Ground Extracts Obtained by the Hydrothermal Method by Chin-Tung Wu, Dinesh Chandra Agrawal, Wen-Ying Huang, Hsiu-Cheng Hsu, Shang-Jhen Yang, Shu-Ling Huang, Yung-Sheng Lin

“…The present study analyzed the functionalities of SCG with a view of its reuse in the cosmetic industry. …”
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Ecometrics demonstrates that the functional dental traits of carnivoran communities are filtered by climate by Leila Siciliano‐Martina, Jenny L. McGuire, Maria A. Hurtado‐Materon, Rachel A. Short, Daniel A. Lauer, Julia A. Schap, Johannes Müller, Fredrick K. Manthi, Jason J. Head, A. Michelle Lawing

“…Abstract Terrestrial carnivorans, with their diverse diets and unique adaptations such as the carnassial tooth, offer insights into the connections between functional traits and the climatic and environmental conditions they inhabit. …”
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Structural and functional neural correlates of sensorimotor deficits in progression of hepatic encephalopathy by Guanchen Sha, Yuefan Liu, Yutong Cao, Qi Zhang, Yining Zhang, Yuanyuan Chen, Qiuyun Fan, Yue Cheng

“…Previous studies have reported spatially distributed structural and functional abnormalities related to HE, but the exact relationship between the structural and functional alterations with respect to disease progression remains unclear. …”
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Prospects of FEV6 using as alternative indicator of respiratory function assessment by O. V. Myronenko, O. V. Fesenko, V. V. Dmytrychenko, K. V. Zhulay

“…The study included 29 patients with confirmed diagnosis of COPD with II and III degree of ventilation disorders according to the GOLD classification and an increase in FEV1 more than 200 ml (12 %) when carrying out a test with a bronchodilator. With the help of the patients’ spirograms retrospective analysis over the long period of observation an evaluation and comparison of the external respiration function parameters was performed: FVC, FEV1 and FEV6. …”
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The impact of structured motor learning intervention on preschool children’s executive functions by Yanli Hao, Lingsong Kong, Xiaozan Wang, Xin Yu

“…Abstract Executive functions are critical for the cognitive and behavioral development of preschool children and are essential for their overall development. …”
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Functional but not taxonomic diversity increases productivity of Populus in the southeastern United States by Austin Himes, Waqar Shafqat, Andrea Drager, Courtney Siegert, Heidi Renninger

“…The different mixture treatments were intended to experimentally test aboveground biomass response to contrasting levels of taxonomic diversity and functional diversity based on nitrogen use characteristics of Populus clones. …”
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Impact of Quercetin on Oxidative Stress and Sperm Function in Leukocytospermic Subfertile Men by Qurat-ul-ain Fatima, Sadia Rehman, Faizania Shabbir, Nargia Haider, Hina Moazzam, Aliya Ishaque

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Agro-industrial by-products as a feeding strategy for producing functional milk by A. A. Abd El-Maksoud, M. A. Radwan, H. A.F. Rahmy, F. M.F. Elshaghabee, A. M. Hamed

“…Therefore, this study recommends using the tested agro-waste ingredients for producing functional buffalo milk, especially for small-medium milk producers.…”
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Investigating the function of religion and social capital in shaping sustainable social development by Ayesha Akter Sumi, Jaffary Bin Awang, Rasheedul Haque, Sayeeduzzafar Qazi, Nur Farhana Abdul Rahman, Abdul Rahman Bin S. Senathirajah

“…It also investigates whether the function of religion moderates these relationships. …”
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Biological functions of cobalt and its toxicology and detection in anti-doping control by I. V. Pronina, E. S. Mochalova, Yu. A. Efimova, P. V. Postnikov

“…The main biological functions of cobalt, cellular levels of exposure, toxicity, and symptoms of cobalt salt poisoning are presented in detail in this review article. …”
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