Density Functional Theory (DFT) perspectives of thermoelectric transportation in Sr-doped LaCoO3 by Zoha Afzal, Sajid Butt, Muhammad Rizwan, Sajid Ur Rehman, Saeeda Sajjad, Zahid Usman, Ghulam M. Murtaza

“…The density functional theory (DFT) approach has been widely used to inquire thermoelectric properties of several classes of materials before their practical deployment. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of YABBY gene family in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) and functional characterization of SiDL by Jie GUO, Xu-tao ZHOU, Ke-li DAI, Xiang-yang YUAN, Ping-yi GUO, Wei-ping SHI, Mei-xue ZHOU

“…YABBY genes are plant-specific transcription factors (TFs) that function in plant growth and development. We investigated the functions of the YABBY genes in plants’ stress tolerance by analyzing the YABBY genes in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) and studying their functions on plant growth and responses to different stresses. …”
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Proprioceptive Training with Visual Feedback Improves Upper Limb Function in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study by Jieying He, Chong Li, Jiali Lin, Beibei Shu, Bin Ye, Jianhui Wang, Yifang Lin, Jie Jia

“…The results showed that proprioceptive training was effective in improving proprioception and motor function of the upper extremity in patients with poststroke. …”
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Impact of oxygen toxic action on the erythrocyte membrane and possibility of estimating central nervous system function disturbances by Belić Branislava, Cincović Marko R.

“…The aim of this study was to examine the association between occurance of pathological forms of erythrocytes at different time from the start of hyperbaric oxygenation and the moment of convulsions occurrence, an interrelationship of different pathological forms of erythrocytes during exposure to hyperbaric oxygenation, as well as the correlation between the presence of ruptured erythrocytes and function of central nervous system (CNS) after completion of hyperbaric treatment. …”
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Student conceptualizations of international education programs and professional functioning in the free market: A data-driven inquiry by Marcin Rojek, Elżbieta Szulewicz

“… Research objectives (aims) and problem(s): The aim of the research project Comparative Study on Functions of International Programmes in Poland (NCN, Sonata Bis, 2020/38/E/HS6/00048) was to explain the functions of international education programs in Poland. …”
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Development of a Specialized Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Functional Intestinal Metabolites by GC/MS-Based Metabolomics by Kazuki Funahashi, Chol Gyu Lee, Kuniyo Sugitate, Noriko Kagata, Noriko Fukuda, Isaiah Song, Chiharu Ishii, Akiyoshi Hirayama, Shinji Fukuda

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Age-related changes in the vestibulothalamic pathway: Association with balance ability and subjective visual vertical of vestibular function by Sang Seok Yeo, Seo Yoon Park, In Hee Cho

“…Meanwhile, in the EC condition, hip sway and all values of body sway were negatively correlated with VTT. In addition, the VTT revealed a negative correlation with SVV. …”
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Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy and Functional Implications: Which Joint in the Upper Extremity Is More Closely Associated? by Gülsena Utku Umut, Zeynep Hoşbay, Müberra Tanrıverdi, Güleser Güney Yılmaz, Okyar Altaş, Alperen Korucu, Atakan Aydın

“…The ROM was quantified using a goniometer, while functionality was evaluated through the administration of the Brachial Plexus Outcome Measure (BPOM). …”
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Pet Attachment and Influence as Moderators of the Relationships of Psychological Factors to Physical Function in Community-Residing Older Adults by Lincy Koodaly, Erika Friedmann, Nancy R. Gee, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Barbara Resnick, Eun-Shim Nahm, Elizabeth Galik, Sarah Holmes

“…Human–animal interaction, including pet ownership, is related to positive and negative aspects of human health. Not all pet owners respond in the same way. …”
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Effects of Increasing the Nitrogen–Phosphorus Ratio on the Structure and Function of the Soil Microbial Community in the Yellow River Delta by Jinzhao Ma, Zehao Zhang, Jingkuan Sun, Tian Li, Zhanyong Fu, Rui Hu, Yao Zhang

“…Nitrogen (N) deposition from human activities leads to an imbalance in the N and phosphorus (P) ratios of natural ecosystems, which has a series of negative impacts on ecosystems. In this study, we used 16s rRNA sequencing technology to investigate the effect of the N-P supply ratio on the bulk soil (BS) and rhizosphere soil (RS) bacterial community of halophytes in coastal wetlands through manipulated field experiments. …”
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Pulmonary exacerbations as a risk factor for lung function decline-experiences of the National Cystic Fibrosis Center by Gojšina Bojana Z., Rodić Milan, Višekruna Jelena, Trajković Goran Z., Sovtić Aleksandar D., Minić Predrag B.

“…Pulmonary exacerbations have negative impact on clinical course of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease being associated with a steeper decline in the lung function, unfavorable prognosis and impaired quality of life. …”
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Response of aboveground organs of Woody plants in the Qaidam Basin in China to aridity via functional economic spectra by Siyu Liu, Yiwen Kong, Yue Fan, Yanhong Liu

“…Moreover, there was a significant negative correlation between leaf and stem function strategies and reflected significant leaf-stem trade-offs. …”
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Motor functions, quality of life and maternal anxiety and depression in children with cerebral palsy of different intelligence levels by Elif Akçay, Yaşar Tanır, Serap Tıraş Teber, Birim Günay Kılıç

“…In total, 37 children and adolescents (16 females and 21 males) between 4 and 18 years of age diagnosed with CP were recruited from a Pediatric Neurology Outpatient Clinic. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and Bimanual Fine Motor Function (BFMF) were used for the children`s motor functions assessment. …”
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Affective Modulation after High-Intensity Exercise Is Associated with Prolonged Amygdalar-Insular Functional Connectivity Increase by Angelika Schmitt, Neeraj Upadhyay, Jason Anthony Martin, Sandra Rojas Vega, Heiko Klaus Strüder, Henning Boecker

“…Acute moderate exercise has been shown to induce prolonged changes in functional connectivity (FC) within affect and reward networks. …”
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The Value of Mitral valve E point septal separation as an index of assessment of left ventricular systolic function by Khasro Adel Faeq, Abdulsatar Kamil Faeq, Muzzafar Al-Barzani, Muhammad Yunis Qadir

“…Conclusions: Mitral valve E septal separation is reliable and easily measurable index of assessment of left ventricular systolic function; value more than 7 mm is indicating abnormal systolic function with sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 99%. …”
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Global motion coherent deficits in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their family members are associated with retinal function by Irene O. Lee, Dennis M. Fritsch, Maximilian Kerz, Jane C. Sowden, Paul A. Constable, David H. Skuse, Dorothy A. Thompson

“…The altered retinal function was associated with the age, intelligence and autism severity of the ASD family members. …”
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Vestibulo-Oculomotor Reflex Dysfunction in Children with Cerebral Palsy Correlates with Gross Motor Function Classification System by Laura Casagrande Conti, Nicola Ferri, Leonardo Manzari, Tommaso Lelli, Maria Mangeruga, Margherita Dal Piaz, Andrea Manzotti, Luca Verrecchia, Marco Tramontano

“…The correlation analysis demonstrated a strong negative association between aVOR gain and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (−0.73 and −0.68 for the left and right horizontal canal, respectively; <i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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A STUDY OF SOME PARAMETERS OF THE EXTERNAL RESPIRATORY FUNCTION AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE CLINICAL ACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by D. V. Bestaev, A. V. Volkov, D. E. Karateev, E. L. Nasonov

“…The external respiratory function (ERF) examination is widely used to assess the functional capacity of the lungs. …”
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Therapeutic Role of Green Tea on Human Body Function, Some Diseases and Weight loss: A Review by Sawsan Al-Harbi, Fouad Gatea

“…Therapeutic role of green tea on human body function, some diseases and weight loss: A review. …”
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Bisphenol-A disrupts mitochondrial functionality leading to senescence and apoptosis in human amniotic mesenchymal stromal cells by Sara Ficai, Andrea Papait, Marta Magatti, Alice Masserdotti, Michael Gasik, Antonietta Rosa Silini, Ornella Parolini

“…Based on these findings, our study focuses on assessing the impact of BPA on properties and functions of mesenchymal stromal cells isolated from the amniotic membrane (hAMSC) of the human term placenta. …”
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