Cardiac nodal and cardiac autonomic functions in children with vasovagal syncope by Serhat Koca, Feyza A Paç, İbrahim Ece, Denizhan Bağrul, Serkan Çay

“… In the present study, cardiac nodal (sinoatrial node and atrioventricular node) and cardiac autonomic functions have been investigated in children with vasovagal syncope (VVS). …”
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Enhancing Functional Properties and Mold Resistance of Gypsum Plasters with Caffeine by Klára Kobetičová, Jitka Krejsová, Martin Keppert, Vojtěch Pommer, Ivana Burianová, Martin Böhm, Robert Černý

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Short-term memory retrieval enhances brain functional connectivity by Fanglei Duan, Xiangyu Yan, Jing Wang, Zhenhua Wu, Yixin Zhang, QiCheng Shu, Fangfang Liu, Fan Xu, Qin Han

“…Functional connectivity between these regions was significantly enhanced during the tasks, and inter-group differences decreased over time. …”
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Relationship between early-stage forest structure characteristics and ecological service functions of Eucalyptus by Kangqi LIU, Qingfen LI, Qian HE, Benyang WANG, Caixiong CHEN, Hengzhi LIU, Yangxu WU, Cheng DENG

“…The angular scale of the plantations was significantly negatively correlated with the oxygen release function of the plantations.ConclusionIncreasing the uniformity of tree distribution in the horizontal structure and enhancing the heterogeneity of tree height distribution in the vertical structure of the plantations are conducive to promoting the ecological service functions of the plantations.…”
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Influence of Family Functioning on Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents in the City of Milagro by Isabel Amarilis Leal Maridueña, Jennifer Carolina Velasco Zea, Luz Virginia Flores Valencia, Ketty Zoraida Vergara Mendoza, Elvia Isabel Elvia Isabel Crespo Baldeón

“…Results: A significant negative correlation was found between family functioning and depression (r = -0.65, p < 0.001), explaining 42% of the variance in depressive symptoms (R² = 0.42). 43.7% of the participants perceived their families as severely dysfunctional, while only 17.1% considered them functional. …”
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The Impact of Flooding on Soil Microbial Communities and Their Functions: A Review by Ashim Kumar Das, Da-Sol Lee, Youn-Ji Woo, Sharmin Sultana, Apple Mahmud, Byung-Wook Yun

“…Direct and indirect impacts between soil microbes and physio-chemical properties indicate positive or negative feedback loops that influence the soil ecosystem. …”
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Methotrexate Toxic Effects on the Cerebellum and Vitamin C Protective Function by Hala Mohamed AlKhalidi, Shatha Shayan Almutairi, Ali Hassan A. Ali

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Evaluation of Hepatosplenomegaly and Liver Function Tests in 102 Brucellosis Cases by Serhat UYSAL, Fatih DANA, Meltem IŞIKGÖZ, Erkan KISMALI, Oğuz Reşat SİPAHİ, Hüsnü PULLUKÇU, Tansu YAMAZHAN, Sercan ULUSOY

“…Mean age of the cases without a remarkable liver pathology was 51.1 ± 14.9; whereas, mean age of the rest of the cases was 44.3 ± 16.3 (p= 0.035). Liver function tests improved in all cases with treatment. …”
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Pelvic vasectomy and its protective effects on rat testis function by Heng Yang, Yujun Chen, Xiaofeng Cheng, Jingxin Wu, Ruohui Huang, Biao Qian, Gongxian Wang

“…Conclusion Modified vasectomy techniques provide superior protection of reproductive system functionality in rats compared to traditional methods. …”
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Post-carvedilol myocardial function in cats with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by Takahiro Saito, Takahiro Saito, Ryohei Suzuki, Yunosuke Yuchi, Yunosuke Yuchi, Haru Fukuoka, Shuji Satomi, Shuji Satomi, Takahiro Teshima, Hirotaka Matsumoto

“…In contrast, systolic longitudinal strain showed no significant difference between before and after carvedilol administration.ConclusionTreatment of obstructive HCM with carvedilol improved DLVOTO and myocardial function without a negative inotropic effect. Carvedilol may be effective in treating cats with obstructive HCM.…”
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Functional and Antimicrobial Properties of Propolis from Different Areas of Romania by Gianluca Albanese, Alexandru Ioan Giurgiu, Otilia Bobiș, Adriana Cristina Urcan, Sara Botezan, Victorița Bonta, Tudor Nicolas Ternar, Claudia Pașca, Massimo Iorizzo, Antonio De Cristofaro, Emilio Caprio, Daniel Severus Dezmirean

“…This study shows that the biological and functional properties of propolis extracts are related to the plant resources in the vicinity of the hives, and this relates to greater or lesser bioactivity of the extracts; therefore, to standardise the extracts, it is essential to catalogue the plant essences in the proximity of the hives. …”
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The origin of synthons and supramolecular motifs: beyond atoms and functional groups by Rahul Shukla, Emmanuel Aubert, Mariya Brezgunova, Sébastien Lebègue, Marc Fourmigué, Enrique Espinosa

“…Geometrical characterizations and topological analyses of the electron density ρ(r) and its negative Laplacian function [L(r) = −∇2ρ(r)] indicate that all the bonding interactions forming the motifs are driven by local electrophilic...nucleophilic interactions between complementary charge concentration (CC) and charge depletion (CD) sites present in the valence shells of the atoms, regardless of the atoms and functional groups involved. …”
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HEALTH METHODOLOGY FOR REDUCING ANXIETY AND SUPPORTING THE FUNCTIONAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN by Shuba Liudmyla, Shuba Victoria, Shuba Victor

“…The purpose of the study – to develop the methodology of using health-improving exercises aimed at reducing the level of anxiety and maintaining the optimal level of the functional state for primary school children during a full-fledged war. …”
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Neuroplastic changes in patients with functional seizures following neurobehavioral therapy by Ayushe A. Sharma, Jane B. Allendorfer, Stephen Correia, Tyler E. Gaston, Adam Goodman, Leslie E Grayson, Noah S. Philip, W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, Jerzy P. Szaflarski

“…Given the high prevalence of functional neurological symptom disorder and its negative effects on the individual, family, and society, the development of interventions to treat it—including the subtype of functional seizures (FS)—is critical. …”
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Investigating the impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on brain function in obstructive sleep apnea patients using regional homogeneity and seed-based functional connectivity methods by Wang Zhezi, Xiong Yanxi, Xie Xingwu, Li Sheng, Mo Bencheng, Su Guangping, Lv Yunyi, Liu Yue

“…Partial correlation analysis showed that ReHo in the left occipital gyrus was significantly negatively correlated with the Insulin Resistance Index (IRI), while FC in the left thalamus was negatively correlated with MoCA scores and positively correlated with hemoglobinA1c (HbA1c) levels.ConclusionT2DM affects brain function in OSA patients, further exacerbating cognitive burden. …”
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Altered functional connectivity and hyperactivity of the caudal hippocampus in schizophrenia compared with bipolar disorder: a resting state fMRI (functional magnetic resonance ima... by Li Zhang, Wenli Wang, Yuan Ruan, Zhiyong Li, Le Sun, Gong-Jun Ji, Yanghua Tian, Kai Wang

“…Abstract Background Schizophrenia patients frequently present with structural and functional abnormalities of the hippocampus (Hipp). …”
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Bacteroides vesicles promote functional alterations in the gut microbiota composition by Olga Yu. Shagaleeva, Daria A. Kashatnikova, Dmitry A. Kardonsky, Boris A. Efimov, Viktor A. Ivanov, Svetlana V. Smirnova, Suleiman S. Evsiev, Eugene A. Zubkov, Olga V. Abramova, Yana A. Zorkina, Anna Y. Morozova, Elizaveta A. Vorobeva, Artemiy S. Silantiev, Irina V. Kolesnikova, Maria I. Markelova, Evgenii I. Olekhnovich, Maxim D. Morozov, Polina Y. Zoruk, Daria I. Boldyreva, Victoriia D. Kazakova, Anna A. Vanyushkina, Andrei V. Chaplin, Tatiana V. Grigoryeva, Natalya B. Zakharzhevskaya

“…Finally, we evaluated the volatile compound composition in the animals’ stools by HS-GC/MS to assess the functional activity of the microbiota. We observed more effective intestinal repair after OMV treatment according to the DAI and HE. …”
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Structural evidence of tropomyosin in purified smooth muscle thin filaments from chicken gizzard by Anahita Vispi Bharda, Yoon Ho Park, Hyuntae Hong, Young Kwan Kim, Hyun Suk Jung

“…Confirmation of tropomyosin’s integration within the smooth muscle thin filament provides significant structural context for its functional role and encourages further investigation into its physiological implications.…”
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The Effects of Bullying: A Comparison of Northern Sotho Folktales and Real Life Situations by Seleka Maria Tembane

“…Bullying occurs when an individual is subjected, repeatedly over time, to negative actions perpetrated by others who possess greater physical, social, and intellectual power. …”
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Review on nutritional properties, health benefits, food industry applications, post-harvest management, and potential risks of Hagenia abyssinica (African Redwood) by Desye Alemu Teferi, Messenbet Geremew Kassa, Mikru Tesfa Belachew, Neela Satheesh, Eshetie Gelagay Erku, Aynadis Molla Asemu, Biresaw Demelash Abera

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