8.2% of the Human genome is constrained: variation in rates of turnover across functional element classes in the human lineage. by Chris M Rands, Stephen Meader, Chris P Ponting, Gerton Lunter

“…However, functional elements that are short-lived, including those contributing to species-specific biology, will not leave a footprint of long-lasting negative selection. …”
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Urban-rural differences in the impacts of multiple chronic disease on functional limitations and work productivity among Chinese adults by Yang Zhao, Li He, Chunlei Han, Brian Oldenburg, Grace Sum, Tilahun Nigatu Haregu, Xiaoyun Liu

“…Conclusions Multimorbidity poses significant challenges for functional health and work productivity These have significant negative economic consequences for individuals, the Chinese health system and the society.…”
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A Comparative Study of Liver and Kidney Function Indicators in Patients with Beta-thalassemia Major and Beta-thalassemia Trait by Enaam AL-Dagestani, Mohammad Hamza, Nabaa Yusif

“…Additionally, a significant positive correlation was observed between ferritin and ALP in the BTM group, whereas a significant negative correlation was found between ferritin and creatinine in the BTT group.Conclusion: BTM significantly impaired liver and kidney function, while BTT showed mild increases in ALT, TBIL, DBIL, creatinine, and ferritin. …”
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Association between relative fat mass and cognitive function among US older men: NHANES 2011–2014 by Linlin Liu, Anshi Wu, Shengnan Yang

“…It was observed that the negative correlation that exists between RFM and Z-scores became more pronounced when RFM exceeded 35.78. …”
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Associations between cardiovascular health and low thyroid function among US adults: a population-based study by Xiaoxiao Fang, Xiaoxiao Fang, Rui Hu, Shani Fei, Zhiguo Ding, Jiuli Zhao, Jianwei Shang

“…Also, scoring better on physical activity (PA), body mass index (BMI), blood lipid, blood glucose (BG), and blood pressure (BP) may be conducive to reducing the rates of low thyroid function. Furthermore, subgroup and sensitivity analyses indicated that the negative correlations were generally robust.ConclusionsThe LE8 score and health factors score were nonlinearly and negatively related to the prevalence concerning low thyroid function. …”
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Effect of Serum Lipid Profile and Renal Functions during Pregnancy and its associated diseases in Sulaimanyah / Kurdistan Region by Azad Mohammed Aziz Ahmed, Amjad Mahmood Qadir, Jamal Kareem Shakor, Musa M. Zorab

“…Data was analyzed by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 22.0 to identify correlations between serum lipid profile, renal function, and pregnancy outcomes. Results: This study highlights significant positive correlations of low-density lipoprotein with gestation age, cholesterol, triglyceride, and high-density lipoprotein, alongside strong negative correlations with total serum bilirubin and creatinine in pregnancy. …”
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Effect of xenon-oxygen inhalations on functional status of cardiovascular system in oncological patients suffering chronic pain syndrome by V. I. Potievskaya, G. R. Abuzarova, R. R. Sarmanaeva, A. V. Loboda, M. B. Potievskiy, S. V. Kuznetsov, A. D. Kaprin

“…Assessment of xenon-oxygen inhalations effect on functional status of cardiovascular system in oncological patients with chronic pain syndrome.Materials and methods. …”
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APPLICATION OF VERTICAL GRADIENT METHODS OF MICROGRAVITY TIME FUNCTION TO DETERMINE GROUND WATER REDUCTION IN SEMARANG PERIOD OF 2013 by K. Khumaedi, S. Supriyadi, A. Pradana, S. Imam, M. Yusuf, M. Sarkowi

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A Copula Function–Monte Carlo Method-Based Assessment of the Risk of Agricultural Water Demand in Xinjiang, China by Xianli Wang, Zhigang Zhao, Feilong Jie, Jingjing Xu, Sheng Li, Kun Hao, Youliang Peng

“…This study employs the copula function (CF) and Monte Carlo (MC) methods to evaluate agricultural water demand risk at 66 stations in Xinjiang. …”
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Fecal carriage of vanB antibiotic resistance gene affects adipose tissue function under vancomycin use by Lars M. M. Vliex, Giang N. Le, Marina Fassarella, Dorien Reijnders, Gijs H. Goossens, Erwin G. Zoetendal, John Penders, Ellen E. Blaak

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Therapeutic effects of reduced glutathione on liver function, fibrosis, and HBV DNA clearance in chronic hepatitis B patients by Qiyao Wei, Jing Zhao

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the therapeutic impact of reduced glutathione combined with entecavir on liver function, fibrosis, and HBV-DNA clearance in chronic hepatitis B patients. …”
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Soil function, properties and plant diversity–biomass patterns differ between grazed and non-grazed steppe ecosystems by Jia Mi, Jia Mi, Qianju Wang, Jun Ou, Jing Shi, Haiyan Pang, Ziheng Feng, Yongfei Bai, Yongfei Bai

“…Crucially, grazing reversed the functional role of soil pH, from positive microbial community regulation in the enclosure area to negative effects, through soil microenvironment alteration. …”
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Lung function may recover after coal mine fire smoke exposure: a longitudinal cohort study by David Brown, Tyler Lane, Michael J Abramson, Bruce R Thompson, Caroline X Gao, Jillian Ikin, Brigitte Borg, Nicolette R Holt, Catherine L Smith, Annie Makar, Thomas McCrabb, Mikayla Thomas, Kris Nilsen

“…For post-bronchodilator reactance and area under the curve, a negative impact of PM2.5 in round 1 showed signs of recovery in round 2 (both p<0.001).Conclusion In this novel study evaluating long-term respiratory outcomes after medium-duration high concentration PM2.5 exposure, the attenuated associations between exposure and respiratory function may indicate some recovery in lung function. …”
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Specific features of the establishment of puberty in girls with type 1 diabetes mellitus and related disturbances of menstrualand ovarian functions by Olga Rafael'evna Grigoryan, Anna Alexandrovna Okhotnikova, Elena Nikolaevna Andreeva

“…Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) exerts negative impact on the formation and functioning of the reproductive system in young girls. …”
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The Relationship Between Earnings Management and Firm Performance in the Companies Listed in Tehran Stock Exchange: The Function of Firm Size by Simin Mojoodiniay Kasmaei, Mohammad Javad Tasaddi Kari

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A Grey CES Production Function Model and Its Application in Calculating the Contribution Rate of Economic Growth Factors by Maolin Cheng

“…In analyses of economic growth factors, people generally use the CES (Constant Elasticity of Substitution) production function model to calculate the contribution rates of the factors that influence economic growth. …”
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Accelerated iTBS-Induced changes in resting-state functional connectivity correspond with cognitive improvement in amnestic MCI by Stephanie Aghamoosa, Sara A. Nolin, Andrew A. Chen, Kevin A. Caulfield, James Lopez, Katrina Rbeiz, Holly H. Fleischmann, Olivia Horn, Katrina Madden, Michael Antonucci, Gonzalo Revuelta, Lisa M. McTeague, Andreana Benitez

“…Objective: Further demonstrate target engagement by identifying whether changes in local and network-level functional connectivity relate to the observed cognitive improvement. …”
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Exploring Cachexia: Severity, Functional Abilities, and Personal Experiences of Cancer Survivors through a Mixed-Methods Analysis by Deepika Ramalingam, Theranirajan Ethiraj, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Duraikannu Anandhi, Divya Jayaraman, Shabana Ahamed, Venba Elangovan

“…Results: The study found a significant negative correlation between cachexia severity and functional ability (r = −0.32, P = 0.01). …”
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Functional analysis of an ubiquitin fusion degradation protein gene UFD1 in regulation of plant disease and stress resistance by LAI Yi-yu, LI Fei, XU You-ping, CAI Xin-zhong

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Meaning and Function of Homework in Elementary School, its Effect on Student Achievement, Teachers’ Feedback Methods, and Parental Involvement by Erdal Küçüker, Erva Kaçar

“…This research was conducted to examine the opinions of elementary school students, teachers, and parents about the meaning and function of homework, its effect on student achievement, teachers’ feedback methods, and parental involvement in homework. …”
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